| If you're looking for some fun games to kill | | | | Besides incorporating these new strategies |
| time with, then you should consider some of | | | | and tactics, Metal Gear Solid also offers |
| the following. | | | | cinematic plots with complex and intriguing |
| | | | storylines. It covers government plots, wars, |
| Sonic the Hedgehog is a classic game that | | | | conspiracies, genetic engineering, the |
| almost all gamers have encountered at some | | | | supernatural, and everything in between. |
| point, in one of its many incarnations. It | | | | |
| first appeared on the Mega Drive system, and | | | | It may not have the fancy graphics or the |
| has had dozens of installments. The games | | | | big-name publisher, but Cave Story will |
| feature a speedy blue hedgehog named Sonic | | | | provide you with as much fun as any other |
| who runs through the complex levels, | | | | game. It is a cult classic among indie |
| collecting rings along the way. The games | | | | gamers. It was made in Japan, then translated |
| provide fast-paced fun with some challenging | | | | once it gained a huge following. You play as |
| levels, and it is a fond memory for many | | | | a robot exploring a floating island, |
| gamers. | | | | protecting the indigenous creatures from an |
| | | | evil doctor. It is a brilliantly designed |
| Raiden X is a popular game in the shmup | | | | game, with 2-dimensional firearm battles that |
| genre, which is short for shoot-em-up. You | | | | are a challenge to even the most experienced |
| control a supersonic attack fighter, and face | | | | gamer. |
| oncoming waves of enemy ships. Raiden X's | | | | |
| levels are notorious for becoming | | | | Psychonauts is an oft-overlooked game that |
| increasingly complex, and filling the screen | | | | got extremely positive reviews, but failed to |
| with deadly ships and bullets that require | | | | sell very well. You play as the child |
| fast reflexes and pattern memorization to | | | | Rasputin who is naturally gifted with psychic |
| avoid. It's a game that rewards skill and | | | | abilities. He sneaks into a summer camp to |
| perseverance, and this has earned it a lot of | | | | hone his abilities, and discovers a sinister |
| fans. | | | | conspiracy. The levels take place inside of |
| | | | the minds of the characters in the game, and |
| The Metal Gear Solid games are perfect | | | | the art design is brilliantly crafted to |
| examples of how video games can be just as | | | | reflect their mental state. You use psychic |
| epic and ambitious as movies, if not more so. | | | | abilities to navigate through the levels, |
| They defined the now-popular stealth genre, | | | | which bring together elements of platforming |
| encouraging you to sneak around and hide | | | | and puzzle solving. |
| rather than blast away at your enemies. | | | | |