What did a gamer’s holiday wish list contain in 1999?

Video games have come a long way since the 90s, and as times changed, so did the popularity and types of video games. However, the 90s did give players a lot of the classic titles that are still praised to this date, with developers striving to capture them. With 1999 being the end of that era, it’s fascinating to think about what kind of games people had on their holiday wish list.

Here are 5 games that gamers likely had in their 1999 Holiday wish list

5. Donkey Kong 64

One of the most popular video games to this date, Donkey Kong is where it all started and was a crucial part of Nintendo’s success apart from the consoles. Being the only game allowing players to play as Donkey Kong in 3D and a release just ahead of the holiday season, it was likely on top of the list.

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4. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

The game’s original release made waves, so did the remake released in 2020 this was where it all started. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is the definitive skateboard game, allowing players to pull out different tricks on a variety of boards.

3. Pokémon Red and Blue

The first games in the Pokémon franchise, while the series have come a long way over the years, these games were initially released in Japan and subsequently in the US and Europe in 1998-99. While the Americans got their hands on the game early, the European gamers had to keep it on their list for the 1999 Holidays.

2. Final Fantasy 8

One of the longest-running franchises from Square Enix, Final Fantasy 8 was one of the most awaited games without a shadow ofa  doubt. With Final Fantasy bagging multiple Game of The Year awards, the anticipation for the next game was very high and sure enough, it did not disappoint.

1. Silent Hill

One of the best Horror games to end the 90s, Silent Hill is one of the most requested franchises for a remake from today’s gamers. The game same a huge success thanks to its unique ambience and on release and was on the tip of every horror fan’s tongue. In their restless dreams, people even started seeing the town from the next Silent Hill game.