IGN - Why Super Mario Bros. is the GREATEST AND MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF ALL TIME

[Conina]

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On topic: well, I only see it as the most important game in the platforming genre, other genres had their own important games long before that.

• "Colossal Cave (Adventure)", "Zork" and "Mystery House" in the text adventure / interactive fiction genre.
• "King's Quest" and "Maniac Mansion" in the graphic adventure genre
• "Ultima", "Wizardry" and "The Bard's Tale" in the RPG genre
• "Pong", "Track & Field" and "Epyx Summer Games" in the sport game genre.
• "Pitstop" and "Pole Position" in the racing genre.
• "Space Invaders" and "Pacman" in the arcade / action genre.