Ultima IV

System: Commodore 64 Release date: September 1985 Embark on a noble quest for virtue with Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar on the Commodore 64, the September 1985 RPG that redefined the genre by swapping monster-slaying for soul-searching. As a hero striving to become the Avatar of Virtue, you’ll roam Britannia to master compassion, honour,…

Maniac Mansion

System: Commodore 64 Release date: October 1987 Dive into a kooky point-and-click caper with Maniac Mansion on the Commodore 64, the October 1987 adventure from Lucasfilm Games that unleashed a warped sense of humour. You’re leading a trio of teens to rescue Sandy from a mad scientist’s creepy mansion, but does this cult classic still…

Impossible Mission

System: Commodore 64 Release date: August 1984 Gear up for a heart-pounding spy caper with Impossible Mission on the Commodore 64, the August 1984 classic that puts you in the slick shoes of a secret agent infiltrating a mad scientist’s lair. This iconic platformer blends stealth, puzzles, and action, but does it still hold up…

Bubble Bobble

System: Commodore 64 Release date: August 1987 Get ready to pop some bubbles and save the day with Bubble Bobble on the Commodore 64, the August 1987 arcade classic that brought dino-duo Bub and Bob to the retro scene. This colourful platformer is all about trapping enemies in bubbles and bursting them for points, but…

Wario Land 2

System: Game Boy Release date: March 1998 Strap in for a greedy treasure hunt with Wario Land II, the 1998 platformer that turned Mario’s rival into a proper star. This quirky 8-bit romp trades coins for chaos, but does it still shine in 2025? Let’s smash some blocks and see if Wario’s second outing is…

Pokemon: Red & Blue

System: Game Boy Release date: October 1999 Hop into the time machine for a nostalgic romp with Pokémon Red and Blue, the 1998 monster-collecting classics that sparked a global obsession. These 8-bit Kanto adventures are pure retro gold, but in 2025, do they still have what it takes to be the very best? Let’s sling…