Growing up with basic computers, Windows games have been every millennial’s favorite childhood activity. Microsoft used to (and still does) cater different types of Windows games that engaged and entertained gamers of all types. From puzzles to pinball and the evergreen classic card games, 90s Windows games had a special place in our childhoods.
These games are the foundation of the modern PC gaming experience. PC games have been evolving since the 90s and have undergone a radical shift to more three-dimensional and graphic and story-intensive virtual worlds. In spite of this, aged, genre-defining classic games on Windows are still delightful, especially for 90s kids. Here are some of the 90s Windows games that will evoke nostalgia.
Black Hole Pinball – Not For The Timids
Back in 1981, Gottlieb released a pinball game for PC. With two playfields, Black Hole Pinball replaced the video game arcade for a compelling pinball gaming experience. Black Hole Pinball on Windows remains one of the best pinball games for its design and art.
With featured speech, eye-catching mirrored black glass with a rotating black hole, Black Hole Pinball is a serious game that sets the right atmosphere for realistic pinball gaming.
Solitaire – A Guilt-Free Addiction
Since 1990, Microsoft has embedded Solitaire – a card game – to beat the boredom of PC users. From adults to children, Solitaire attracts gamers of all age groups. It was said that Microsoft included Solitaire to make its users familiar with the drag and drop (mouse usage) during a time where the graphical user interface was difficult.
Solitaire was even named among the most used Windows programs by Microsoft telemetry. This Windows game was truly a guilt-free addiction and a pill to kill boredom.
Minesweeper – In The Name
90s Windows games were not only an antidote to boredom but also a source of food for thought. Minesweeper, as the name reflects, is a single-player puzzle game where the player needs to clear a rectangular board containing hidden mines. Without detonating any bombs, the user moves ahead carefully by taking clues from the numbers of the neighboring mines.
Not everyone is able to pull off this game. The one who does win is no less than a genius. While some struggle to dodge the bombs, others are sagacious enough to solve the puzzle with a single move, leaving onlookers awestruck.
The above Window games will appeal to every 90s kid.