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i have many fond memories of playing the original super mario brothers on the super nintendo with my father. in fact, that game is responsible for turning me into a nerd so many years ago!
mario is possibly the most easily recognizable video game character ever made. i would venture that the only people who have never played a super mario brothers game before are those cannibalistic tribe types. and that's okay, you know; different folks, different strokes. anyhow, for that lot of you who have never touched a controller before, super mario brothers is a simple platformer game in which you run through levels, stomp enemies, and gather items all in the hopes of snatching a kiss from that sweet princess peach!
this is a very special post, as i've compiled an awesome super mario retro bundle for your gaming pleasure. the games included are: super mario brothers, super mario brothers: the lost levels, super mario brothers 2, super mario brothers 3, and super mario world. essentially, this is super mario all-stars for the computer with the added bonus of super mario world. no zsnes emulator is necessary for this one; just download, extract, and reminisce with everyone's favorite mushroom-loving plumber!
alright, i'm definitely showing my age and risking my rep as a gamer by saying this, but final fantasy didn't always blow chunks! in fact, the series used to be GOOD! isn't that wild?
for those unfamiliar with console games, final fantasy is the equivalent a proven hollywood blockbuster franchise. the games have (until recent years) been well-received by fans. final fantasy iii is perhaps the most beloved of all and there are seriously over thirty of these games counting the myriad spin-offs. originally released in 1994, it is actually the sixth in the series and was later ported on the playstation as final fantasy vi five years later. it's enough to make your head hurt!
final fantasy iii is an rpg set in a world ravaged by constant struggle. magical beasts called espers once nearly annihilated mankind in a great war centuries ago and then mysteriously died out. the people have rebuilt their world utilizing new technologies but the clouds of war once again hang in the distance. when a young amnesiac girl discovers an esper frozen in ice, she is thrust into an impossible global struggle to save the fates of everyone and discover her true self. and come on, how many games have you played where the world gets destroyed halfway through and YOU KEEP ON GOING? this is some serious stuff and you will put some hardcore hours into it. play at your own risk!
whereas most horror video games pay homage to zombies or beasts, clock tower moves to the beat of a different drum; the drum of a psychopathic child with a gigantic pair of garden shears! originally released in 1995, clock tower later spawned three sequels.
clock tower is different than many other games of this genre in that it relies heavily on a point-and-click interface and, as such, it translates to playing on the computer very well.
guide a young orphan named jennifer through her brand new home. having just been adopted along with her friends by a stern woman and her recluse of a husband, the girls are naturally eager to explore. however, not is all as it seems, because a kid with serious issues and a scary weapon is stalking the halls. use wits and solve puzzles to make it through the night alive. extract the game and use the snes emulator to play!
megapolis is an uber sweet tycoon strategy game for the pc which allows players to create city zones to sustain a healthy economy and keep local residents happy!
play in "campaign mode" to face fierce challenges or try out "sandbox mode" to construct the neighborhood of your dreams. with a variety of awards, trophies, and scenarios, the possibilities are endless!
fans of sim city and any other games in a similar vein should definitely check this one out. you won't be disappointed. as with all game downloads featured here at both my babies, simply download and extract.
star ocean is the debut rpg from japanese company tri-ace. for anyone unfamiliar with video games, an "rpg" stands for "role-playing game," in which something great is typically at stake and an unlikely hero must face ridiculous odds to save the day. in hindsight, action, adventure, and puzzle are all meshed into a thoroughly entertaining melting pot.
in correspondence with my previous post, star ocean is the first rom available for download on both my babies. to be honest, i'm being terribly biased, because this is my favorite video game series of all time. though flawed and not particularly popular amongst the hardcore gaming crowd, i find the games charming and, more than anything, fun, which is all i ask for in a game.
guide a young swordsman named ratix through time and space itself as he strives to save his planet from a deadly virus that turns living matter into stone. traverse deadly dungeons and temporal landscapes while battling countless foes and recruiting numerous comrades. the controls are easy to understand and the game itself is a blast. what are you waiting for? give it a try! playing couldn't be simpler: extract and use the aforementioned zsnes.
for those of you unaware of what an "emulator" is, allow me to explain: basically, it is a compressed video game console for the computer which a person can download and then use to play a variety of corresponding games without having to spend a shiny penny. sweet, right?
unless you've lived as a hermit for all of existence, you should know that the super nintendo is responsible for reinventing the video game industry in the late 80's and early 90's. this console is the motherload which united casual and hardcore gamers alike and united families across the globe. alright, maybe that's a little dramatic, but you get the point. the super nintendo is amazing.
to make myself clear, this download is simply the super nintendo emulator itself, known as zsnes, and it is the best version currently available. expect numerous games known as "roms" to be uploaded in the near future for your gaming pleasure. download and extract!
granny in paradise is just one of many highly addictive family-friendly computer games for the casual gamer, brought to you by the geniuses at sandlot games. are you curious? you should be!
a hilarious puzzle/arcade adventure, the player must guide an old woman simply known as "granny" across nearly 200 tropical stages to save her endless amount of pet cats while avoiding stray dogs and psycho tiki men.
the game is extremely fun and easy to play; simply use the arrow keys to guide granny and the space bar to dig to deter enemies in tight situations. to install the game, simply download the .rar file and extract it.
