How does it reflect the game design and consumption of the time? Can you relate the game to modern trends? Can you analyze the Mechanics, Dynamics and Aesthetics? Did it inspire a game developer that you know of?
Use APA 7 sourcing if you cite outside the lecture notes.
there are TWO sections, one per page. they are not connected.
for the first section, pick a pair:
Ultimate Mortal Kombat Trilogy Genesis
https://www.retrogames.cc/genesis-games/ultimate-mortal-kombat-trilogy.html
Mortal Kombat SNES
https://www.retrogames.cc/snes-games/mortal-kombat-usa.html
OR
Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis
https://www.letsplaysega.com/play-sonic-the-hedgehog-online/
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island SNES
https://arcadespot.com/game/super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island/
OR
FIFA Soccer 95 Genesis
https://www.retrogames.cc/genesis-games/fifa-soccer-95-usa-europe-en-fr-de-es.html
FIFA International Soccer SNES
https://www.retrogames.cc/snes-games/fifa-international-soccer-usa.html
Compare them, and let me know your thoughts.
for the second section,
Try playing and commenting on one of these games. These links should actually take you to playable versions, but I've included videos if you can't get them to work.
Donkey Kong Jr.
GAME: https://arcadespot.com/game/donkey-kong-jr/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUhdycUAdBU
Mario Bros.
GAME: https://arcadespot.com/game/mario-bros/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLmMHlqIneU
Super Mario Bros. 3
GAME: https://arcadespot.com/game/super-mario-bros-3/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i9omPUt9iQ
(No, you don't have to watch the whole thing)
Metroid
GAME: https://arcadespot.com/game/metroid/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEgpO595Z1s
The Legend of Zelda
GAME: https://arcadespot.com/game/the-legend-of-zelda/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0RmGNrNhHE