The 1990s marked a significant leap in video game technology and gameplay, moving from 8-bit to 3D and 16-bit consoles. This decade saw the rise of iconic franchises and the emergence of new genres. The 16-bit era, dominated by the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, featured advancements in graphics, sound, and gameplay, with titles like Super Mario World and Sonic the Hedgehog. The 1990s also saw the birth of 3D gaming with the introduction of the PlayStation and the Nintendo 64. Furthermore, the decade saw the emergence of popular genres like first-person shooters, role-playing games, and platformers, expanding the gaming landscape. Games like Doom, Chrono Trigger, and Super Mario 64 became cultural touchstones, influencing the direction of gaming into the next millennium. The 1990s also saw the growth of gaming culture, with video game magazines, gaming conventions, and online communities becoming increasingly popular. Consoles are now beginning to utilize CDs instead of cartridges, and with that new technology, games now can have full-motion videos being played during the cutscenes in the game. Which was not possible back when games utilized cartridges instead of CDs. The mascot Sony used to advertise the PlayStation was the one and only Crash Bandicoot, and he was a wonderful mascot that had a chance to compete against the platformer king, Mario.
These are the photos for the Games that made the most impact during the 1990s.