Super Smash Bros.

Developer: HAL Laboratory (published by Nintendo)

Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo 64 delivers chaotic, pick-up-and-play arena brawls where Nintendo icons collide in fast-paced, physics-driven combat. Matches revolve around building opponents' damage percent and launching them offstage rather than depleting health bars; stage hazards and items add unpredictable twists. With up to four players locally, the game favors moment-to-moment adaptability, quick reflexes, and inventive recovery techniques. Single-player modes and multiplayer tournaments provide bite-sized challenges and long-lasting replay value. For many players it captures late-90s party gaming and competitive couch sessions that defined a generation of social gaming.