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Asterix & Obelix

Asterix & Obelix (1995) is a side-scrolling platformer based on the beloved French comic series.

Year: 1995

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Ace Ventura: The CD-Rom Game** is a zany, point-and-click adventure that captures the chaotic humor of the beloved animated detective. Dive into offbeat puzzles, goofy dialogue, and wild situations in this cartoon-style mystery full of laughs.

Year: 1996

Genre: Adventure

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Blood 2 The Chosen

Blood II: The Chosen takes players into a dark, gothic world filled with intense first-person shooter action, immersive storytelling, and brutal violence. As one of the last surviving members of the Cabal, you must navigate a dystopian world, battling fierce enemies with unique weapons and abilities.

Year: 1998

Genre: Action

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone offers an enchanting adventure through Hogwarts with exploration, puzzle-solving, and platforming. While it doesn’t reinvent the action-adventure genre, it’s a delightful experience for fans of the franchise.

Year: 2001

Genre: Adventure

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Jazz Jackrabbit 2

Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is a vibrant, fast-paced platformer with tight controls, colorful graphics, and a great sense of humor. It's one of the best platformers of the 90s, offering both single-player and multiplayer fun.

Year: 1998

Genre: Shooter

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PREHISTORIK

Prehistorik 1 is a quirky, prehistoric platformer with a sense of humor. While it’s not as refined as other platformers of its time, it’s a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of retro gaming.

Year: 1991

Genre: Platformer

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Call of Duty

Call of Duty (2003) redefined the WWII shooter genre by immersing players in the perspectives of American, British, and Soviet soldiers. Its emphasis on squad-based tactics, cinematic presentation, and intense combat scenarios set a new standard for first-person shooters.

Year: 2003

Genre: Shooter

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Worms Armageddon

Worms Armageddon is a timeless turn-based strategy game that combines tactical gameplay with whimsical humor. Players control a team of worms, using a variety of weapons to eliminate opposing teams on destructible landscapes.

Year: 1999

Genre: Strategy

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Flatout

FlatOut delivers high-octane racing combined with chaotic demolition derby elements. Its standout physics engine and ragdoll mechanics provide a unique and entertaining experience, making it a memorable title in the racing genre.

Year: 2004

Genre: Racing

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Counter Strike

Counter Strike game’s fast-paced action, tactical gameplay, and team-based objectives kept me fully engaged. The maps are well-designed, and the competitive element makes every match exciting. Overall, it’s a classic shooter that still feels fresh and challenging.

Year: 2000

Genre: Shooter

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Project IGI 2: Covert Strike

Project IGI 2: Covert Strike is a tactical first-person shooter released in 2003, known for its mix of stealth-based gameplay and large, open-ended mission environments. Unlike arcade-style shooters, it focuses on realism, strategy, and careful execution rather than run-and-gun action.

Year: 2003

Genre: Shooter

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Project Igi

Project I.G.I. is a tactical first-person shooter released in 2000 for PC. It focuses heavily on stealth, tactical gameplay, and realistic gun mechanics rather than fast-paced arcade shooting.

Year: 2000

Genre: Shooter

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Twisted Metal 2

Twisted Metal 2 (1997) is a vehicular combat game developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony. It is the second entry in the Twisted Metal series and is considered by many fans to be the best in the franchise.

Year: 1997

Genre: Racing

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Unreal Tournament

Unreal Tournament, released in November 1999, stands as one of the defining competitive first-person shooters of its era. Unlike many contemporaries that emphasized single-player campaigns,

Year: 1999

Genre: Shooter

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BC RACERS

BC Racers (1994) is a prehistoric-themed combat racing game developed by Core Design, the same studio later famous for creating Tomb Raider.

Year: 1994

Genre: Racing

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OUTLAWS

Outlaws is a Western-themed FPS that combines classic shooter mechanics with a compelling narrative. Its unique setting, memorable soundtrack, and innovative features like sniper zoom and reloading mechanics set it apart in the genre.

Year: 2025

Genre: Shooter

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Home Alone 2

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 2D side-scrolling platformer released in December 1993, based on the popular movie. The player controls Kevin McCallister, who must escape Harry and Marv while surviving traps and hazards around New York landmarks.

Year: 1993

Genre: Platformer

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Home Alone

In Home Alone, the player controls Kevin McCallister, who must defend his house from burglars Harry and Marv. The goal is to set traps around the house and survive for a set amount of time until the police arrive.

Year: 1991

Genre: Action

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Crazy Cars 3

Crazy Cars II is the direct sequel to Titus Interactive’s early racing series, bringing a significant evolution compared to the original.

Year: 1992

Genre: Racing

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Armies of Exigo

Armies of Exigo is a real-time strategy game developed by Black Hole Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, released during the golden age of RTS titles.

Year: 2004

Genre: Strategy

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Age of Empires - The Rise Of Rome

Released in 1998 as the official expansion pack to Age of Empires, The Rise of Rome brought new life to Ensemble Studios’ groundbreaking RTS.

Year: 1998

Genre: Strategy

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Prince of Persia 2

Prince of Persia is one of the most influential cinematic platformers ever created, and the 1993 PC version remains a defining entry of its time.

Year: 1993

Genre: Platformer

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Age of Empires 3

Age of Empires III is a real-time strategy game set during the colonial era, focusing on European powers expanding into the Americas. Players manage resources, build armies, and engage in historical battles.

Year: 2005

Genre: Strategy

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The Need for Speed

The Need for Speed (1994) was the game that kickstarted one of the most iconic racing franchises in history.

Year: 1994

Genre: Racing

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Explore the best retro games in the single player category

Asterix & Obelix

ACE VENTURA

Blood 2 The Chosen

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Jazz Jackrabbit 2

PREHISTORIK

Call of Duty

Worms Armageddon

Flatout

Counter Strike

Project IGI 2: Covert Strike

Project Igi

Twisted Metal 2

Unreal Tournament

BC RACERS

OUTLAWS

Home Alone 2

Home Alone

Crazy Cars 3

Armies of Exigo

Age of Empires - The Rise Of Rome

Prince of Persia 2

Age of Empires 3

The Need for Speed

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