Diving Into the Pixelated Legacy: The 18 Classic Video Games that Shaped the Tapestry of the '80s and '90s
Donkey Kong - The Rise of Narrative
1981's Donkey Kong was a landmark game for several reasons. It was the first game to introduce a narrative, a damsel-in-distress story that would become a common trope in video games. It also marked the debut of Mario, who would go on to become one of the most recognizable characters in gaming history.
