We all have that one game that holds a special place in our hearts. What game is it for you?
For me, it’s Metal Slug. Growing up, every Monday, my parents would drag me to the laundromat after work. As a kid, it was a pretty boring, but I had my toys, origami books, and coloring books to keep me entertained. However, my favorite thing to do was playing the Metal Slug arcade machine with my dad.
My dad was great at the game, and he taught me how to play. Though I improved, I could never keep up. When I’d inevitably die, he’d let me take over his side to let me have a bit more playtime. My favorite part was when he’d share stories from when he lived in another country and would go to the local arcade.
Those moments are cherished memories, and even today, whenever I visit an arcade, Metal Slug is the first game I play, despite still being terrible at it haha
Honorable mention goes to Mario 64, another game that holds a special place in my heart. I got an N64 from a garage sale, and playing Mario 64 while at home, with my mom’s “chore” music in the background ignited my love for gaming
Crash bandicoot
Grew up playing crash. Helped me connect with my siblings and it is still a comfort game for me despite being hard on players.
Bioshock
I had the wrong perception that fps games were dull and wasn’t good for single player experience until I played bioshock.
Last of Us Had a big impact on me and made me realise writing is an important part in any medium.
Saints Row 2 and 3 I loved saints row because of how much it had to offer with clothes, vehicles and gameplay elements like melee, weapon and ability to taunt. I loved 3rd and liked the tone shift but was slightly disappointed by how much it lacked quality of life features like it’s predecessor.