Nintendo’s writers like to cut loose when it comes to the humor and real-world references in the Paper Mario series. The entire franchise is varying degrees of funny, but the series may have peaked with 2016’s Paper Mario: Color Splash for Wii U — a game that’s unfortunately still stuck on that platform.

The best video games in the 90s were spread across a wide variety of genres, showing the greatest offerings for gaming at that point in time.

The original console along with the Turbografx-CD add-on allowed for some of the most daring and creatively charged games of the era to flourish on hardware determined to look forward. From iconic series that would outlast the consoles lifespan to hidden gems that have nurtured small,

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From pulling ancient daggers to ignoring obvious dangers, our favorite video game heroes aren't always the brightest. Join us as we count down the most face-palm-worthy choices made by protagonists that left us wondering if they skipped the tutorial on common sense!

Fantasy games set in prehistoric eras tend to be fascinating, with unique gameplay mechanics. Here are some of the best of the bunch.