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18 Childhood Computer Games That Are Lost But Never Forgotten

Only 90s kids will understand.

Alex Westman
Jun 27, 2016
Bethel University-MN
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18 Childhood Computer Games That Are Lost But Never Forgotten
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Ah, computer games. If you grew up like me, these are the crowning jewels of ages 5-11 before the PS2 (or any generation) was a household thing and years before the Wii even entered the market. If you're also like me, then you probably still play a lot of these games, on the DL of course. You may have even researched getting a cheap PC just to play these games on the side. So in no particular order, here is your childhood.

1. Freddi Fish: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell

Freeing creepy Uncle Blemy was such a feat.

2. Putt Putt Saves the Zoo

The best was giving hot chocolate to the frozen snake: satisfaction.

3. Backyard Sports (literally any of them)

These little round headed kids made me feel better about my lack of physical activity.

4. Reader Rabbit

My favorite was Reader Rabbit 1st Grade where you saved the play from the weird bear.

5. Living Books

Ruff's Bone was a personal gem because it had so many levels and it was about a dog.

6. Arthur's Computer Adventure

"Did you jiggle the switch?"

7. My Little Pony: Friendship Gardens

Easily the most glitchy game ever, but designing your own pony was so worth it.

8. My Disney Kitchen

Why was burning pasta so fun?

9. Freddi Fish and the Haunted Schoolhouse

The true horror game for children.

10. Putt Putt Travels Through Time

The theme song still gets stuck in my head 10 years later.

11. Kid Pix

The ultimate "not paying attention in computer class" for every 2nd grader.

12. Reader Rabbit Sparkalot

I still think about those weird bug things.

13. Barbie Riding Club

Also unbelievably glitchy but so fun.

14. 101 Dalmatians Animated Storybook

Matching the dogs to their owners was a pivotal time.

15. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2

It came pre-downloaded on my first laptop.

16. Spy Fox: Dry Cereal

Teaching kids how to be suave at age 5.

17. Pajama Sam in "No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside"

Everyone's hero.

18. Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor*

Nancy: "You had a guinea pig?"
Jane: "Yes but it died"
Nancy: "WHEN?"

*Nancy Drew is not just a childhood game it is an always game. Also all Nancy Drew games are amazing, this one is just extra amazing because the game play is so long and its kind of/ pretty creepy.

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