{"id":142,"date":"2023-03-07T18:07:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T18:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-retro-games-of-all-time\/"},"modified":"2023-03-07T18:07:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T18:07:09","slug":"best-retro-games-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-retro-games-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Retro Games of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What are the greatest retro games of all time?<\/p>\n<p>Video games have come a long way since their inception, but there&#8217;s something special about the classics. Retro games have a charm that&#8217;s hard to replicate, and many of them have stood the test of time. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a fan of platformers, RPGs, or shooters, there&#8217;s a retro game out there for you.<\/p>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-card kg-toggle-card\" data-kg-toggle-state=\"close\">\n<div class=\"kg-toggle-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"kg-toggle-heading-text\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<p><button class=\"kg-toggle-card-icon\"><svg id=\"Regular\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M23.25,7.311,12.53,18.03a.749.749,0,0,1-1.06,0L.75,7.311\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kg-toggle-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href='#super-mario-bros-nes'>Super Mario Bros. (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#the-legend-of-zelda-nes'>The Legend of Zelda (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#pac-man-atari'>Pac-Man (Atari)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#donkey-kong-atari'>Donkey Kong (Atari)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#space-invaders-atari'>Space Invaders (Atari)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#sonic-the-hedgehog-sega-genesis'>Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Genesis)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#mega-man-nes'>Mega Man (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#street-fighter-ii-arcade'>Street Fighter II (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#final-fantasy-nes'>Final Fantasy (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#contra-nes'>Contra (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#castlevania-nes'>Castlevania (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#galaga-arcade'>Galaga (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#frogger-atari'>Frogger (Atari)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#metal-gear-nes'>Metal Gear (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#double-dragon-nes'>Double Dragon (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#duck-hunt-nes'>Duck Hunt (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#excitebike-nes'>Excitebike (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#gradius-nes'>Gradius (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#golden-axe-arcade'>Golden Axe (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#bubble-bobble-arcade'>Bubble Bobble (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#defender-arcade'>Defender (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#ghosts-n-goblins-nes'>Ghosts &#8216;n Goblins (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#mortal-kombat-arcade'>Mortal Kombat (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#outrun-arcade'>OutRun (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#r-type-arcade'>R-Type (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#spy-hunter-arcade'>Spy Hunter (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#tempest-arcade'>Tempest (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#gauntlet-arcade'>Gauntlet (Arcade)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#punch-out-nes'>Punch-Out!! (NES)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#conclusion'>Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--kg-card-end: html--><\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-card kg-audio-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"__GHOST_URL__\/content\/media\/2023\/03\/Best-Retro-Games-of-All-Time_thumb.webp?v&#x3D;1678219993561\" alt=\"audio-thumbnail\" class=\"kg-audio-thumbnail\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-audio-thumbnail placeholder kg-audio-hide\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-retro-games-of-all-time-conclusion.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>In conclusion, many gamers have a soft spot in their hearts for classic games. These enduring classic games continue to enthrall gamers with their difficult gameplay, endearing characters, and timeless soundtracks. There&#8217;s no doubting the influence these games had on the industry and the enduring impression they made on gaming culture, whether you like arcade oldies or console favorites.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are numerous vintage games available, the ones discussed in this blog series have consistently ranked among the greatest and most popular among players worldwide. Whether you enjoy platformers, RPGs, or action games, this list is guaranteed to have something that will quench your gaming thirst and take you back to a more carefree age.<\/p>\n<p>Why not dust up your old console, launch your emulator, or go to your neighborhood arcade to play some of these vintage games? <\/p>\n<p>Who knows, you could find a new favorite and rediscover the allure and nostalgia of old-school gaming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the greatest retro games of all time? 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