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18 Childhood Computer Games That Are Lost But Never Forgotten

Only 90s kids will understand.

Alex Westman

Jun 27, 2016

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18 Childhood Computer Games That Are Lost But Never Forgotten

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Ah, computer games. If you grew up like me, these are the crowning jewels of ages 5-11 before the PS2 (or any generation) was a household thing and years before the Wii even entered the market. If you're also like me, then you probably still play a lot of these games, on the DL of course. You may have even researched getting a cheap PC just to play these games on the side. So in no particular order, here is your childhood.

1. Freddi Fish: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell

Freeing creepy Uncle Blemy was such a feat.

2. Putt Putt Saves the Zoo

The best was giving hot chocolate to the frozen snake: satisfaction.

3. Backyard Sports (literally any of them)

These little round headed kids made me feel better about my lack of physical activity.

4. Reader Rabbit

My favorite was Reader Rabbit 1st Grade where you saved the play from the weird bear.

5. Living Books

Ruff's Bone was a personal gem because it had so many levels and it was about a dog.

6. Arthur's Computer Adventure

"Did you jiggle the switch?"

7. My Little Pony: Friendship Gardens

Easily the most glitchy game ever, but designing your own pony was so worth it.

8. My Disney Kitchen

Why was burning pasta so fun?

9. Freddi Fish and the Haunted Schoolhouse

The true horror game for children.

10. Putt Putt Travels Through Time

The theme song still gets stuck in my head 10 years later.

11. Kid Pix

The ultimate "not paying attention in computer class" for every 2nd grader.

12. Reader Rabbit Sparkalot

I still think about those weird bug things.

13. Barbie Riding Club

Also unbelievably glitchy but so fun.

14. 101 Dalmatians Animated Storybook

Matching the dogs to their owners was a pivotal time.

15. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2

It came pre-downloaded on my first laptop.

16. Spy Fox: Dry Cereal

Teaching kids how to be suave at age 5.

17. Pajama Sam in "No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside"

Everyone's hero.

18. Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor*

Nancy: "You had a guinea pig?"
Jane: "Yes but it died"
Nancy: "WHEN?"

*Nancy Drew is not just a childhood game it is an always game. Also all Nancy Drew games are amazing, this one is just extra amazing because the game play is so long and its kind of/ pretty creepy.

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18 Childhood Computer Games That Are Lost But Never Forgotten

Only 90s kids will understand.

1. Freddi Fish: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell

2. Putt Putt Saves the Zoo

3. Backyard Sports (literally any of them)

4. Reader Rabbit

5. Living Books

6. Arthur's Computer Adventure

7. My Little Pony: Friendship Gardens

8. My Disney Kitchen

9. Freddi Fish and the Haunted Schoolhouse

10. Putt Putt Travels Through Time

11. Kid Pix

12. Reader Rabbit Sparkalot

13. Barbie Riding Club

14. 101 Dalmatians Animated Storybook

15. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2

16. Spy Fox: Dry Cereal

17. Pajama Sam in "No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside"

18. Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor*

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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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