The first screens of history's 51 most iconic games

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Sonic Adventure

There. That's where it all went wrong. With that third dimension.

Splinter Cell

Previously, during Sam's older days...

Star Fox

You know what to do.

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Streets of Rage

Literally dropped straight into the action.

Super Mario Bros.

The second first steps of a legend.

Super Mario 64

The first steps sideways of a legend.

Super Mario Galaxy

The first steps in any direction at all.

Tetris

Tune in your head? Yeah? Of course.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Training for... Oh no, done that one. Anyway, remember that time Nathan Drake was dangling from that train?

Wolfenstein 3D

World War 2 was the squarest of all historical conflicts.

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David Houghton
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Former (and long-time) GamesRadar+ writer, Dave has been gaming with immense dedication ever since he failed dismally at some '80s arcade racer on a childhood day at the seaside (due to being too small to reach the controls without help). These days he's an enigmatic blend of beard-stroking narrative discussion and hard-hitting Psycho Crushers.

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