1985 Games Collection
1985 witnessed a seismic shift in video gaming, with groundbreaking releases that transformed living rooms into digital playgrounds. This collection celebrates the golden age of NES, Commodore 64, and Arcade classics that set new standards for gameplay, storytelling, and technical innovation.
Industry-Defining Titles
- Super Mario Bros. (NES): Nintendo's mustachioed plumber created the blueprint for modern platformers with precise controls and imaginative level design.- Tetris (PC): The Soviet-born phenomenon achieved global distribution, selling over 520 million copies to date.
- Gauntlet (Arcade): Atari's dungeon crawler pioneered four-player co-op with its iconic "Warrior needs food badly" voice lines.
Technological Leaps
- The Nintendo Entertainment System launched in North America, reviving the post-crash market with its 72-pin cartridge reliability.- Sega's Mark III (later Master System) introduced faster processors and advanced sprite scaling.
- Commodore 64 dominated computer gaming with superior sound chips enabling rich musical scores.
Cultural Phenomena
- The Oregon Trail (Apple II) taught history through dysentery simulations, becoming school computer lab legend.- Space Harrier (Arcade) wowed players with pseudo-3D "Super Scaler" technology and Yuzo Koshiro's electrifying soundtrack.
- Hang-On (Arcade) featured the first force feedback motorcycle cabinet, enhancing immersion.
Why 1985 Matters
These games established core design principles still used today: tight controls (Mario), addictive loops (Tetris), and multiplayer dynamics (Gauntlet). Our library preserves these masterpieces across 12+ authentic platforms, complete with CRT filter options for true retro authenticity.Showing 18 games from 1985
Super Mario Bros
1985
PlatformerSuper Mario Bros. is a platform game developed and published by Nintendo. The successor to the 1983 arcade game Mario Bros. and the first in the Super Mario series, it was released in 1985 for the Famicom in Japan. Players control Mario, or his brother Luigi in the multiplayer mode, as they travel the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser.
Ice Climber
1985
PlatformerIce Climber is a platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES. Players control Popo and Nana, two Inuit climbers who must scale 32 mountains to recover stolen vegetables from a condor. The game features cooperative multiplayer and unique ice-breaking mechanics.
Pac-Land
1985
PlatformerPac-Man's first platform adventure where he runs through a scrolling landscape to return a fairy to Fairyland. Features multi-directional scrolling, power pellets, and classic ghost enemies.
Battle City
1985
ShooterNamco's 1985 tank combat game featuring cooperative two-player mode. Defend your eagle base while destroying enemy tanks across 35 stages with upgradable weapons and destructible environments.
Road Fighter
1985
RacingClassic top-down racing game where you dodge traffic and race against time. Features 5 stages with increasing speed and challenging obstacles.
The Legend of Kage
1985
ActionThe Legend of Kage is a classic action game developed by Taito. Players control a ninja named Kage who must rescue a kidnapped princess from evil forces. The game features side-scrolling combat with throwing stars and sword attacks across four distinct seasons.
Wrecking Crew
1985
PuzzleWrecking Crew is a puzzle-action game featuring Mario as a construction worker who must demolish buildings while avoiding enemies. The game includes 100 stages with increasing difficulty and a level editor for creating custom stages.
Space Invaders
1985
Fixed ShooterSpace Invaders is the NES adaptation of Taito's legendary 1978 arcade game that sparked the golden age of video games. Players control a laser cannon moving horizontally at the bottom of the screen, shooting at descending alien formations while taking cover behind destructible bunkers. The iconic pixelated aliens increase speed as their numbers diminish.
10-Yard Fight
1985
SportsOne of the earliest American football video games, featuring simplified 1-player vs CPU gameplay where players control the quarterback advancing downfield in 10-yard increments.
Kung Fu
1985
Beat 'em upA side-scrolling beat 'em up where players control martial artist Thomas to rescue his girlfriend Sylvia from the villainous Mr. X in a five-story pagoda filled with enemies.
BurgerTime
1985
ActionAn arcade-style action game where players control chef Peter Pepper who must assemble giant burgers while avoiding food enemies like Mr. Hot Dog and Mr. Egg.
Antarctic Adventure
1985
RacingA unique racing game where players control a penguin named Penta who must navigate icy terrain, avoid obstacles, and reach checkpoints before time runs out.
Golf
1985
SportsGolf for NES is Nintendo's first golf simulation game, released as a launch title for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985. This simple yet challenging game established the template for future golf video games with its intuitive three-click swing mechanic and overhead course view.
Soccer
1985
Sports (Soccer)Nintendo's first soccer game for the NES featuring 7-on-7 matches with simple controls and colorful international teams. The foundation for all future NES sports titles with its accessible arcade-style gameplay.