Holiday Gift Guide 09: Downloadable Classics

Ahh the good old classics! Whether you’ve managed to play every single title on this list, or you missed a game or two in its heyday; you deserve to experience these masterpieces in gaming. Not only did some of these greats revolutionise the way we play, but some even set the blueprint the industry is still following to this very day. Take a trip down memory lane, you won’t regret it.

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  The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

  WiiWare | Price: 1000 Nintendo Points

  Often overshadowed by its predecessor, Majora’s Mask has always been considered second best whenever the N64 is brought up. Set over a three-day period, Link must manipulate time to set things right and ultimately save the fate of Termina from its own moon. Don’t let anybody tell you any different, this is one of the greatest Zelda games ever made, you need this classic in your collection!

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  Final Fantasy VII

  PSN | Price: $15 (£8) PSN

  Put down as one of the greatest and most influential games of all time, Final Fantasy VII marks a milestone in video game history. Take control of the infamous Cloud Strife and stop the megacorporation from taking over. Forget about the rumoured enhanced remake, FFVII doesn’t need it, play it the way it was played when it broke ground ’97 and understand why this game truly stands the test of time.

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  Marvel vs. Capcom 2

  XBLA/PSN | Price: 1200 MS Points/ $15 (£12) PSN

  Do you like Marvel characters? How about Capcom characters? Fighting games? If you answered yes to all the above, or any of those questions you most certainly need to own this title. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is a fast paced brawler that offers more than 50 of their most loved and obscure characters to play as. The game is easy to jump into and allows the most hardcore to the most casual gamers to both have fun. With 3-on-3 tag team and online multiplayer, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is a quality title that’s not worth passing up.

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  Cyber Troopers Virtual-On

  XBLA | Price: 1200 MS Points

  The Virtual-On series has been a cult classic since it was released in arcades back in 1995. Today, we can enjoy the intense mech action fused with fast paced and colorful arcade fun in high definition. Wrapped up in a tidy package, Virtual-On offers 15 playable “Virtuaroids” to customize and throw into battle. The game has a learning curve to master, but once you are familiar with how to handle your favorite mech – you’ll be hooked on the series.

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  The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

  XBLA/PC | Price: 1200 MS Points

  Veteran gamers and newcomers alike will be able to appreciate this hilarious classic PC title. Once again, jump into the role of aspiring pirate Guybrush Threepwood, as he attempts to conquer the Caribbean. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition includes all of the famous dialogue and classic gameplay of the original with high definition graphics, revamped musical score, and brand new voice overs for all of the series’ most memorable characters. No gamer’s online library should be without this timeless masterpiece.