Destroying friends in a video game is a timeless activity, and few games are as timeless as “Super Smash Bros.” and “Mark Kart 64.”

“Mario Kart 64” and “Super Smash Bros.” were easily my two most played games growing up. There was rarely a moment where I was in front of a television and did not play these two great games.

Even with today’s generation of gaming, my friends and I still find ourselves sitting down and playing these two games. They are creative and competitive, which ensures gamers will never have the same experience twice.

“Super Smash Bros.”

“Super Smash Bros.” was the first game where gamers chose from some of the most popular characters in Nintendo to fight to the bitter end.

The game’s single-player mode was not too captivating. With a few challenges and ladder levels, the game had a bit to keep players interested until they got to the real purpose. It was meant for multiplayer action.

“Playing ‘Super Smash Bros.’ with friends is the only way to play,” said senior communications major David Reczynski. “We could play this for hours and not get bored.”

This game holds up well. It is a rare and wonderful combination in gaming when games are simple and entertaining. This is one game I won’t put down soon.

“Mario Kart 64”

This game was released in North America Feb. 10, 1997, and received reviews similar to “Super Smash Bros.” The game was widely praised for its multiplayer experience while single player was mostly canned. With a classic like this, gamers are usually there to destroy their friends on the course.

I don’t believe I’ve ever experienced more joy and grief in any other game. That is usually because I am miserable at the game, but that’s never stopped it from being incredibly fun.

This game succeeds at having something that can be fun for everyone. No matter a person’s age, “Mario Kart 64” is a game that breaks down barriers in a complex and competitive format. Challenging maps range from incredibly easy to devilishly hard; however, they never compromise impressive creativity.

When looking for the basics of competitive gaming picking up these classics is certainly a good place to start.