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Best C64 games from the 80s
The Last Ninja (1987)
An action-adventure game with puzzle elements where you play as a ninja named Armakuni, navigating through various levels filled with enemies and traps to defeat an evil shogun. 1)
Elite (1984)
A groundbreaking space trading and combat simulation game, where you explore a vast galaxy, trading goods, fighting pirates, and upgrading your spacecraft. 2)
Maniac Mansion (1987)
A point-and-click adventure game set in a spooky mansion where you control a group of teenagers trying to rescue their friend from a mad scientist. 3)
Summer Games II (1985)
A sports simulation game featuring various Olympic-style events such as equestrian, rowing, and javelin throw, allowing players to compete in a multi-event sports competition. 4)
Boulder Dash (1984)
A puzzle game where you dig through caves collecting diamonds while avoiding falling rocks and enemies, aiming to reach the exit before time runs out. 5)
Ghosts 'n Goblins (1986)
A challenging platformer where you play as Sir Arthur, a knight on a quest to rescue Princess Prin-Prin from demons and monsters. 6)
Impossible Mission (1984)
A platform game with puzzle elements, where you infiltrate a secret base to stop an evil scientist, collecting puzzle pieces while avoiding robots and traps. 7)
Pirates! (1987)
An open-world adventure game where you sail the Caribbean as a pirate, engaging in naval battles, searching for treasure, and making a name for yourself. 8)
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders (1988)
A humorous point-and-click adventure game where you play as a tabloid reporter uncovering a bizarre alien conspiracy. 9)
California Games (1987)
A collection of sports mini-games set in California, featuring events like skateboarding, surfing, BMX biking, and more. 10)
Giana Sisters (1987)
A platformer inspired by Super Mario Bros., where you navigate through levels filled with enemies and obstacles to rescue your sister. 11)
Wasteland (1988)
A post-apocalyptic role-playing game that inspired the Fallout series, where you lead a group of Desert Rangers in a quest to save the remnants of humanity. 12)
Archon: The Light and the Dark (1983)
A unique strategy game combining chess-like tactics with real-time combat, where light and dark forces battle for control of a mystical board. 13)
Lode Runner (1983)
A puzzle-platformer where you collect gold while avoiding enemies, using your ability to dig holes to trap them and navigate through levels. 14)
Bubble Bobble (1987)
A platform game where you control cute dragons Bub and Bob, trapping enemies in bubbles and popping them to clear each level and rescue their girlfriends. 15)