Recently, with games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Persona 5 releasing and providing me with a fresh breath of gaming air, I paused a moment to consider the video games I have played and why I tend to lean towards certain kinds of games. This naturally led me to think about some of the games I remember most from my childhood and how those games continue to impact my choices today.What follows is a list of video games from my youth that stand out in some way. They aren’t necessarily the best games, in fact, I’m pretty sure some of them scored pretty low among critics and players, but they are some of the earliest instances of my genre preferences. The games below aren’t listed in any particular order. Continue reading “Reflection: Games from My Childhood”