Favorite Games of 1991
Or rather, one favorite game and whatever else from '91 that was hanging around.
Or rather, one favorite game and whatever else from '91 that was hanging around.
I can’t back this up, but Super Mario World may be the first video game I ever owned. It was definitely the first console game I ever owned, bundled alongside a Super Nintendo that I received as a gift.
With most games, such a statement should come with an examination of whether I’m reflecting with a mirror called nostalgia, but Super Mario World has such a pedigree that I can’t see many calling out my choice. Along the same thinking, I doubt I have to write any real justification for Super Mario World being my favorite game of 1991.
If I were handing out unique titles, Return of Samus would easily win “most needing of a Zero Mission-style remake.” True, compared to Super Metroid and the following sequels, Return of Samus feels a tad archaic. Simply adding a map would alleviate much needless wandering and frustration.
I suppose players can draft their own maps, but I can’t imagine many going that route when they can simply turn off their Game Boy and play Super Metroid or Metroid Prime on Wii. Hell, that’s a better option than playing most games out there.
This simple game sees ol’ “eh, what’s up doc?” traversing through 2D levels of a building, taking keys to unlock doors and, eventually, reach the exit before being caught by a handful of baddies. I’ve little doubt that Crazy Castle 2 holds up particularly well, but I also doubt that it was a particularly good game in ‘91.