Magic of Scheherazade, The (NES - 1987)
Video games, for many years, were an industry that heavily revolved around firsts. Retrospective articles about the apex games of yesteryear often cite examples of their greatness by saying “It was one of the first games that…” And while these statements may vary greatly in reliability from author to author depending on their level of experience and knowledge, this is nonetheless a testament to the importance of relative novelty in determining the gaming zeniths of our lives. Final Fantasy IV was, for a lot of people, the first game with a progressively developing plot. Street Fighter II, for a lot of people, was the first fighting game with any level of sophistication. Tomb Raider and Super Mario 64 were, for a lot of people, the first true 3D gaming experience of their lives. These games will always maintain a powerful hold on their longtime fans primarily because of their convenient timing and innovation.
