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Technology has advanced immensely since the ’90s<\/a>, though Sci-Fi-loving\u00a0people have been dreaming about robots and spaceships for much longer than this. Compared to modern software and hardware, the world of three decades ago simply cannot compare to the modern, but this has never stopped creative individuals from sharing their visions with the world.<\/p>\n

RELATED: 10 Retro ’90s Games Way Ahead Of Their Time<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Those that innovate and hold the attention of\u00a0players\u00a0have earned places in the memories of gamers the world over. Despite limitations in technology, there are quite a few games that pushed the envelope not only to create awesome games but also set standards that have benefited the entire Sci-Fi genre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

11 <\/span>Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 (PC)<\/h2>\n
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1997 saw the release of the most beloved\u00a0Star Wars<\/a> game of the decade. In this lightsaber-wielding adventure for Personal Compters<\/em><\/a>, players got a chance to visit their favorite locations in the franchise and do battle while controlling a skilled Jedi knight<\/a>. Though whether one fights for justice or power is up to the player, as\u00a0Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2<\/em> offers a huge number of choices to gamers. One could potentially ignore the main story and wander about an immersive and detailed world for hours, making this game stand out as one that encourages freedom instead of a linear experience. Something all Sci-Fi games should try to emulate.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Planescape: Torment (PC)<\/h2>\n
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Enter a bizarre Science-Fantasy RPG world where death is not quite what the player expects. In 1999, the world was gifted with Planescape: Torment<\/em>, which inserts the player into a unique world with a story so gripping that it can be fondly recalled by gamers even two decades after being played. Whereas most top-down isometric games tend to safely follow the same story-guidelines of others in the genre, this one does the opposite by thrusting the player’s mind into unpredictable situations that make every minute exciting. This weird and macabre setting has likely inspired quite a few others to shape unique and sinister worlds worth delving into<\/a>.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Homeworld (PC)<\/h2>\n
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In this fresh space-faring 1999 adventure, players need to get their ships past a hostile galactic empire and rediscover their\u00a0Homeworld.<\/em> These elements are probably familiar to quite a few Sci-Fi oriented gamers, though the unique user interface and control scheme are innovations to the genre that were rarely seen before. The ability to sort and command one’s forces in an intuitive manner removes much of the difficulty curve when learning how to play the game. This allows new players to immediately start enjoying themselves without slogging through bland tutorials. This in addition to impeccable audio, stellar gameplay, and gorgeously refined graphics for the time makes\u00a0Homeworld<\/em> feel like home for many space explorers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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7 <\/span>Maniac Mansion: Day Of The Tentacle (PC)<\/h2>\n
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Of all the\u00a0LucasArts<\/a><\/em> point-and-click adventure games,\u00a0Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle<\/a><\/em> is remembered for having some of the more hilarious dialogue and quirkiest characters. With a recently remastered version, this game allowed a whole new generation of fans to enjoy this classic from 1993.<\/p>\n

RELATED: The 10 Best 90s LucasArts Games, Ranked<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Games in this genre heavily rely on story elements to be entertaining and\u00a0Day of the Tentacle<\/em> does not disappoint with near-infinite charm and time-traveling humor. This title redefined what point-and-click games could do in terms of storytelling and set the bar higher for all similar games that came after it.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri (PC)<\/h2>\n
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Most know the name\u00a0Sid Meier<\/em> from the renowned\u00a0Civilization<\/a><\/em> games by the legendary game designer. Imagine a\u00a0Civilization<\/em> game<\/a> that takes place on an alien planet beginning to be colonized by humans.\u00a0Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri<\/em>\u00a0from 1999 is\u00a0that game and it’s as crazy and fun as it sounds for lovers of grand strategy. Many enjoyed this departing from Earth as the new setting breathed fresh air into the genre and forced players to think more critically about decisions since there is no Earthling intuition to rely upon.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Final Fantasy 7 (PlayStation)<\/h2>\n
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As the\u00a0Final Fantasy<\/a><\/em> series transitioned from purely Fantasy to being a Science-Fantasy franchise, many new opportunities were opened up in 1997.\u00a0Final Fantasy 7<\/a><\/em>\u00a0on the original PlayStation<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>introduces players to guns, mechs, and much more that enhance the environment and set it apart from other RPGs of the generation. There are still dragons, spells, and magic, but now combined with a setting focused on the degradation of the natural world at the hands of those seeking only profit and urban development. Combine this with memorable characters and excellent gameplay for one of the best games in the long-lived franchise<\/a> that future titles were able to build off of with great success.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>System Shock 2 (PC)<\/h2>\n
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Satisfying\u00a0decision making\u00a0is one of the aspects gamers crave the most out of their chosen titles. 1999’s\u00a0System Shock 2<\/em> gives the player a variety of ways to complete each level in a spooky setting full of deranged foes. Though the frights one will receive in this game are not cheap jump-scares or loud noises in pitch-black alleys.<\/p>\n

RELATED: 10 90s Shooters With Lengthy Campaigns (& How Low They Take To Beat)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The terror one will experience arises from the sinister meaning of each event that the player encounters. The magnitude of happenings makes each glowing light seem like a watching eye, waiting for the player to make the wrong move. A sense of true horror in this laser and machine filled adventure forces gamers to remember why the future can be scary.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Wipeout XL (PlayStation)<\/h2>\n
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This rapid racer from 1996 is the sequel to one of the best Sci-Fi racers ever to grace the gaming world. Usually, in such situations, follow-up games don’t meet the hype but\u00a0Wipeout XL<\/em> does the opposite by improving on many of the great features that players loved from the previous game. Furthermore, the light sourcing and great music make the atmosphere come alive in a way that most other racing games fail to emulate.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Metal Gear Solid (PlayStation)<\/h2>\n
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The third installment of the\u00a0Metal Gear<\/em><\/a> series adds a whole dimension of innovations that have cemented it in place as one of the best video games ever made.\u00a0Metal Gear Solid<\/a>, <\/em>the\u00a0<\/em>first entry in a 3D world,\u00a0is a\u00a0game that gave players exponentially more ways to sneak about and take out enemies. The world-class voice acting, unparalleled graphics for 1998, and a wealth of weapons are just a few things that allowed\u00a0Metal Gear Solid<\/em> to revolutionize the stealth genre. Facing off against advanced machinery as a normal human was also a unique aspect that endeared this game in the hearts of all Sci-Fi fans.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Half-Life (PC)<\/h2>\n
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Gamers everywhere will defend\u00a0Half-Life<\/a><\/em> as the best game that they have ever played. This is less of a virtual world and more of a home-away-from-home for players. The setting feels so real and logical that at times it is possible to forget that it is a video game. The events and consequences of actions feel so severe that many spend hours upon hours exploring the best method of dealing with the various obstacles\u00a0Half-Life\u00a0<\/em>throws their way. A feat not often found in the gaming industry since its release in 1998.<\/p>\n

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