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5. |  Mike Tyson's Punch
Out!I never tire of this old Nintendo classic. "Mike Tyson's Punch Out!" is a simple, yet addictive interactive parody of the boxing world. Our protagonist: Little Mac (a clever alternative to the "invisible boxer"), whom we use to pummel villanous boxers with the old 1-2. In the end, we get to box the baddest, ear-biting villian of them all, Mike Tyson. Here are four codes that I keep forgetting:
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4. |  Tomb Raider 2"Tomb Raider 2" excels in various respects from the other games in the series. Notably, the best upbeat snow mobile/ending credit theme and a grenade launcher that explodes enemies into glorious, polygonated pieces. The sequel improves upon its predecessor with fresh scenarios, better controls, and improved lighting. However, a longer, slower, and often incomprehensible storyline (what is Lara's mission?) catalyzes a boredom that eventually undermines the future games (see my Tomb Raider Collection). | |
3. |  Streets of Rage 3Sega Genesis' "Streets of Rage 3" would have attained perfection had it kept the excellent Yuzo Koshiro music from its two predecessors. Nevertheless, it remains a guilty pleasure that I enjoy playing over and over. The controls and combat manuevers overshadow all allied 2-player fighting games. My favorite way of relieving stress. | |
2. |  WWF SmackDown! 2:
Know Your RolePlaystation's "WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role" game features the most amusing creative tool that I've encountered to date: Creating a Superstar. It inspired me to draw myself, my friends, and co-workers. Among other details, I could exaggerate our mannerisms, pick fighting moves for us; design our taunts, and select our entrance music. I even starred everyone in Royal Rumbles that I personally choreographed and videotaped (see Steve's SmackDown Stables). | |
1. |  Resident EvilTo this day, Sony Playstation's groundbreaking 3-D game "Resident Evil" strikes me as the best "survival horror" game of the genre. Its dark, spooky ambiance captures the suspense that I feel the sequels lack. Each room kept me on the edge of my seat. Each surprise exceeded my expectations. Playability, graphics, and music all contributed to a thrilling, haunting storyline. 
In fact, this game inspired me to collect every version of the series--from Japanese counterparts to dual shock director's cuts (see my Resident Evil Collection). | |