released in 1971 and Created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, Computer Space was the first commercially available arcade video game. It featured a rocket ship shooting flying saucers in space. this game laid the groundwork for the arcade game industry. So try our clone of it now!
Created in 1972 by Allan Alcorn, Pong has grown a reputation for its simple design that gets the job done. Famed for being the first commercially successful video game, it has stood the test of time for many years. Inspired by table tennis, players control paddles to bounce a small ball back and forth. Pong ignited the arcade gaming industry and was a main catalyst for the video game revolution in the 70s.
Developed by Atari in 1979, Asteroids is a multidirectional shooter based in space. The games accurate demonstration of both inertia and momentum set it apart from other arcade games at the time. Asteroids was one of the first games to allow the player to enter their high score which fueled gaming competition.
Developed by Namco and designed by Toru Iwatani, the simple yet colorful design of Pac-Man made it different from the other games of the time. The characters within the game made it a global icon who's impact is still being felt today through merchandising, cartoons, and sequels. Pac-Man was release in 1980 and featured maze chase gameplay where the player collected dots while trying to avoid colorful ghosts.
Developed by Nintendo in 1981, Donkey Kong marked the creator of Mario(originally called Jumpman) and the titular ape, Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and challenged players to climb platforms and jump over obstacles to rescue a damsel in distress. The game was inspired by King Kong and after it's release it quickly skyrocketed into success.
Developed by Namco in 1981, Galaga is a fixed shooter game and a sequel to Galaxian(1979). Galaga built on it's predecessor and added power-ups, improved visuals, and more dynamic enemy movement. In the game players pilot a ship and shoot at waves of enemy, alien ships. Galaga is a fan favorite game and beloved by many.
Developed by Capcom in 1987, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior revolutionized the fighting game genre. Introducing a roster of unique characters each with special moves and fighting styles Street Fighter 2 became a global sensation. Street Fighter 2 laid the foundations for competitive gaming and Street Fighter 2 tournaments are still held today.