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Games of Note

      Throughout my life I have played a number of games. Games ranging from educational ones, teaching the alphabet, to more complex games that attempt give a new view of the world from a different perspective. There are a few games that stand out among the others, in that they left a profound impact on me that kept me coming back to replay them.
      The first game that I played growing up was Super Mario 64. Super Mario 64 was the first three dimensional Mario exploration game. It was released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. This game was very influential because it was one of the very first three dimensional games. It laid the roadwork for games of the generation. For me, the game was so memorable because I grew up playing the game. I would spend countless hours in front of the TV with my father hunting for stars and the 100 coins required in each level to obtain the hidden star. Each level was very different from the last so every level was a surprise. This variety kept my father and I coming back again and again to try and save Princess Peach.
      Another influential game is one much more recent, it is called Undertale developed by Toby Fox. Undertale is a two dimensional role playing game that certainly has a strong story to tell. This is why this game was so appealing to me. The story is very moving and tells a powerful story of friendship and how to treat others. This all links back to the combat system which allows for the player to spare the creatures that they come into contact with, which is very different from other RPGs. This game has three main story lines, that give players a reason to come back and play the game time and time again. For all of these reasons, this game has earned a spot as one of my favorites that I will continue to enjoy far into the future.
      The final game that I feel needs to be mentioned in this post is The Last of Us. This is an action/survival game that tells the story of the remaining humans after a spreading disease turned most of the population into zombie-like creatures. This game is so enjoyable because of its tight gameplay and compelling story. Every action the player takes, has to be carefully considered because of the highly limited resources available, bullets are a very valuable commodity that will be used in seconds if the wrong choice is made. The story focuses on smuggler named Joel as he is forced on a trip across the country in order to make a delivery that might change the state of the world. This is another very valuable game that is one that will be bringing in new players for years to come, especially with the most recent remaster on the Playstation 4.

Further Reading: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_64
https://undertale.com/
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/the-last-of-us-remastered-ps4/

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