I was born in the ‘90s so a lot of my gaming identity was defined by the games of this era. It’s a time that is beginning to explore 3D space in all genres but was obsessed with its platformers and mascots. It was a simpler time where it seemed like every game had a decent chance of being an innovative masterpiece.

While some of the games of that time might not hold up as well today (looking at you Golden Eye) there are a number that I believe can still be really enjoyable if you are able to find a way to play them. So let’s take a walk down memory lane and see what the ‘90s gave us besides Beanie Babies, All That, and Tamagotchi.

Ape Escape

Some might say this is a glorified tech demo for the dual-shock controller but if that’s the case…