For most people, the magic of video gaming stems from childhood days, spending countless hours trying to complete our favourite games ”“ and that passion often continues into our adult lives.
Whether you were more a fan of puzzle games, adventure games, racing games, sports games or shoot ”˜em ups, there are always one or two cult titles that stick in the mind for most people. We all get a pang of nostalgia from time to time, perhaps feeling inspired enough to head up into the attic to dust off our long-neglected consoles from years gone by.
Though even if you made the perilous mistake of pawning off your retro gaming hardware at some second-hand market or car-boot sale ”“ fear not! There are more classic reboots and ways to revive your long-lost gaming habits than ever before. So, without further ado, let“s take a look at some of the best cult games making a comeback in 2019.
Yoshi“s Crafted World (Nintendo)
“Yoshi!“ (CC BY 2.0) by Moe_
As one of Mario“s trusty sidekicks, Yoshi has become one of the most beloved characters in any Nintendo game series ”“ ever since 1995“s Super Mario World II, in fact. Fans of the adorable green dinosaur will be buoyed by the news that Yoshi“s Crafter World has finally landed on the Nintendo Switch.
In terms of gameplay, it shares some similarities with Woolly World, which also proved to be a massive hit upon its release back in 2015. The side-scrolling platform style really comes to life on the Switch, so it“s no surprise that the game sold over 1 million copies across the planet in its first three days. That makes it one of the hottest-selling titles for this particular console.
Amazon Queen (iGaming)
“Amazon Dancers – April 30 2017“ (CC BY 2.0) by I am R.
Fans of the classic point-and-click adventure games that took over the market in the mid-90s will surely remember the epic Flight of The Amazon Queen, which was released on the Amiga and MS-DOS. Unfortunately for most people, it“s highly likely that they eventually parted ways with their Amiga console at some point during the past 25 years, so how can they can a taste of the classic Amazon Queen world?
Thanks to the rapidly expanding iGaming market, it might be a little bit easier than you think. The Amazon Queen theme has recently been rebooted as 5-reel, 20-payline slots game by Scientific Games, allowing players to enjoy a unique atmosphere whilst bidding to win big. You can play Amazon Queen slot machine game over at the Magical Vegas website if you fancy giving it a whirl.
Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled (PS4)
Crash Bandicoot is easily one of the biggest cult games of all time and so it“s fair to say that many people are jumping for joy at thought of diving back into the world of Crash Team Racing this year. Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled is set to drop on PS4 and Xbox One on June 21, featuring a massive range of classic characters and unlockable extras.
Like the original series, players are tasked with avoiding obstacles, picking up power-ups and stopping their opponents in order to finish each race in first place. There are multiple different gaming modes available as well as an incredibly strong focus on customisation.
So there we have it, three cult games that are set to blow up big in 2019. And the best thing is that there“s no need to feel bad if you accidentally got rid of your retro consoles!
*Featured Image: https://topmmoservers.com/yoshi-switch-officially-delayed-to-2019/
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