The Video Game Hall of Fame has released titles that are becoming part of its less pronounced selection of “supported games” this year, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time he is without a doubt the most honorable of all … not the only one.

The games that accompany the classic Nintendo in the Video Game Hall of Fame (SFV) in 2022 are Sid Meier’s civilization, Mrs. Pac-Man Y Dance dance revolutionthree other classics, each in its own way and with its own specific impact on the world of video games, but also on contemporary popular culture.

In short, if in 2016 they already admitted The legend of Zelda Original, they now remember the Nintendo franchise to do the same The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timehis first big 3D adventure with an “open world” and, by the way, the first great game of its kind to conquer the market and lay some groundwork.

to this day The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time It is considered by many critics to be the best game in history, perhaps an exaggerated honor, but it would justify this entry in the SFV. But what about the rest? Do you have something for that? According to the organization’s criteria, yes. This is how they explain it to each of them.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The ocarina of time set a new standard for gaming with its freedom of movement in a three-dimensional world that seemed vast and vast, laying the groundwork not only for the action games that would follow, but for the gaming industry as a whole.

Locking system used in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time made attacking enemies a toy and avoided many of the camera problems that plagued previous 3D adventures; other game developers would implement similar features.

Sid Meier’s civilization

Immersed in the tradition of early strategy games […]including one so-called civilization In the 1980s, Sid Meier sought to develop a computer game that would allow players to “build an empire that will stand the test of time.” […] a unique opportunity to shape nations, build monuments and unite the world under one vast empire.

civilization is an example of the “4X” turn-based strategy game. Although the term “4X” was not coined until the 1993 revision Orion MasterSid Meier’s game serves as an archetype for game-oriented games. research, eExpanding, exploitation and eXterminating.

Mrs. Pac-Man

in 1980 Pac Man attracted popular culture around the world. And yet most video game critics would agree that Mrs. Pac-Manwhich was released in 1982, is not only the best game, but also the most culturally significant.

In terms of gameplay, Mrs. Pac-Man has improved its predecessor in several ways. These improvements to the game did not come from the original Japanese creator Namco, but rather were changes that began with an “improved” set created by several MIT students.

Dance dance revolution

Music has been an integral part of human life since prehistoric times, so it’s no surprise that musical games enjoy a unique popularity that includes ages, genres and regions. Dance dance revolution (DDR), also known as dance scene in Europe, Japanese passages hit in September 1998.

Today, Dance dance revolution is more than just a video game. Many players use DDR for aerobic exercise, and in 2007 the New York Times reported that more than 1,500 U.S. high schools planned to incorporate it into their fitness programs. In 2004, the GDR became the official sport in Norway with official tournaments.