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You had me until Contra. I loved Contra when I was that age too, but it's not in the same galaxy as Tetris, Metroid, or the original Zelda.

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I actually couldn't really get into Metroid. I'm a 3rd generation military brat that ended up joining the Army so I think the theme of Contra appealed more to me. In the grand scheme of things, I agree Metroid was more influential, but I just didn't like it.

I can't believe I forgot to mention Tetris though.

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