80s | Pop Culture | Video Games
10 Classic Games Turning 30 This Year That Will Make You Wonder Where The Time Went
1987 was a pretty significant year for pop culture, and not just for music. Turns out, a lot of iconic video game franchises made their debut, as well as other established ones getting some major new entries. In particular, these 10 have stood the test of time and have endured to this day.
Final Fantasy (NES)
Double Dragon (Arcade/NES)
Leisure Suit Larry In The Land Of The Lounge Lizards (PC)
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (NES)
Contra (Arcade/NES)
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Maniac Mansion (PC/NES)
Metal Gear (MSX/NES)
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES)
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (NES)
Mega Man (NES)
Do you remember playing these when they were new?
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