Games – Vintage Replay

Spy Hunter (1983)

An early breakout hit of the arcade era, Spy Hunter inspired everything from vehicular combat games like Twisted Metal to the race-and-shoot kart racers popularized by Mario Kart. Gameplay involves driving a tricked-out spy-mobile (think something from the Q labs in James Bond movies) via a top-down perspective, wrecking enemies and keeping civilians safe. Beyond its far-reaching influences on consoles, Spy […]

Overwatch (2016)

In 2017, coming up with a multiplayer first-person shooter that could reignite the genre seemed impossible. The field was crowded, what else was left to be tried? Overwatch proved many wrong. Not only did it deliver incredible gameplay, but it came with a case of characters more inventive than any we’ve seen in a first-person […]

Myst (1993)

An early example of video games’ potential to immerse their players in a fictional world, Myst remains one of the most iconic, engaging adventure games of all time. Thanks to its combination of inventive puzzle design, detailed world-building, and narrative excellence, the game was a surprise megahit of the early 1990s, becoming the best-selling PC game until The […]

Oregon Trail (1971)

Whether you’re the type to ford the river or pay for a ferry ride, all gamers of a certain age have fond memories of this educational classic. Different occupations offered different advantages in the cross-country adventure but snakebites and dysentery were dangers to all. Kids today will never know the joy of watching a little […]

Pitfall! (1982)

This Atari staple starring Pitfall Harry was infuriating in the best way possible. Navigating our pixelated little pal through the perils of the jungle was not an easy task but angrily pounding the ground every time a croc chomps you up was part of experience. Not to mention Pitfall helped shape side-scrolling adventure games that followed. Price: […]

Grim Fandango (1998)

From the brilliant mind of Tim Schafer, Grim Fandango combined dark humor with a neo-noir setting in classic LucasArts adventure-game fashion. The first game on which Schafer served as project lead, Fandango was also the first LucasArts adventure game to feature 3D computer graphics. Combine all that with a kickin’ jazz soundtrack and it’s no […]

Stardew Valley (2016)

Carrying on the tradition of farming sims like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley follows our main character as he rebuilds his life on his farm, makes new friends, and fights cave slimes. It’s a game that feels endlessly complex and hard to put down because it’s so easy to just spend a day or two in Stardew Valley. Price: […]

Gauntlet (1985)

Although it arrived towards the end of the golden age of arcades, Gauntlet found enough popularity on the midway to prompt several home versions. It was one of the first multiplayer dungeon-crawler games, giving up to four players the chance to hack and slash their way through droves of enemies together. Price: £34.90

Diablo II (2000)

This computer game from 2000 is dungeon action at its finest. Fight your way through hordes of monsters in a story that plays out over four acts and takes you straight to hell. Choose between The Amazon, The Necromancer, The Barbarian, The Sorceress, or The Paladin and gain exp with every attack. How many games […]