7) Metroid
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The original Metroid was groundbreaking in 1986 for a number of reasons. The game features a sprawling world that players can explore and get lost in, an incredible soundtrack, and one of the most memorable ending sequences in all of gaming. It also features the debut of Samus, one of the medium’s most iconic characters.
[zergpaid]That said, age hasn’t treated Metroid that well. It’s still worth playing due to its historical impact on the platforming genre, but everything from its design to controls feel rough around the edges. Thankfully, Nintendo realized this and remade Metroid on Game Boy Advance — which I’ll get to a bit later.