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The Best Episodes of High Score Season 1

Every episode of High Score Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of High Score Season 1!

The Best Episodes of High Score Season 1

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

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  1. Background image for Boom & Bust
    7.4/10(741 votes)

    #1 - Boom & Bust

    S1:E1

    Space Invaders and Pac-Man lead an arcade craze, while Atari's cartridge system dominates home gaming until a high-profile failure sparks a downfall.

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    7.7/10(649 votes)

    #2 - Comeback Kid

    S1:E2

    A Japanese playing card company called Nintendo enters gaming and hits it big with Donkey Kong, then later takes over home gaming with the NES.

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    6.3/10(679 votes)

    #3 - Role Players

    S1:E3

    Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.

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    7.3/10(557 votes)

    #4 - This is War

    S1:E4

    Sega's Genesis console and its speedy new character, Sonic, hit the market. Electronic Arts kicks off a partnership with football legend John Madden.

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    7.4/10(524 votes)

    #5 - Fight!

    S1:E5

    Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to the head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.

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    7.7/10(502 votes)

    #6 - Level Up

    S1:E6

    Nintendo goes 3D with Star Fox. Wolfenstein 3D popularizes the first-person shooter format, while Doom ups the ante with networked gaming.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Boom & Bust" is the best rated episode of "High Score" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 741 votes. Directed by France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/19/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Comeback Kid".