Blast from the past: 5 iconic computer games

The Straits Times looks back at five iconic games which set the standard for others to come

StarCraft, which turned the real-time strategy genre on its head, celebrated its 20th birthday last Saturday.
StarCraft, which turned the real-time strategy genre on its head, celebrated its 20th birthday last Saturday. PHOTO: BLIZZARD
Metal Gear Solid set the bar for action-adventure stealth games and introduced a level of storytelling which includes themes of politics, philosophy, war and technology.
Metal Gear Solid set the bar for action-adventure stealth games and introduced a level of storytelling which includes themes of politics, philosophy, war and technology. PHOTO: KONAMI
Scientist Gordon Freeman smashes monsters in Half-Life with just a crowbar.
Scientist Gordon Freeman smashes monsters in Half-Life with just a crowbar. PHOTO: VALVE
Fantasy role-playing game Baldur's Gate offers players an expansive world, rich folklore and diverse races.
Fantasy role-playing game Baldur's Gate offers players an expansive world, rich folklore and diverse races. PHOTO: BIOWARE/BLACK ISLE STUDIOS
The English versions of Pokemon Red and Blue were released internationally in 1998.
The English versions of Pokemon Red and Blue were released internationally in 1998. PHOTO: GAME FREAK/THE POKEMON COMPANY
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Apr 04, 2018, 09:08 AM
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Apr 04, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Two decades ago, video games had a watershed year, with the launches of some of the most iconic games of all time.

The Straits Times Tech team takes a look back into the past with five of 1998's standout games and why they deserve a place in gaming history.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 04, 2018, with the headline Blast from the past: 5 iconic computer games. Subscribe

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