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The Best Episodes of High Score Season 1

Genre:Documentary
Network:Netflix

Every episode of High Score Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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.
Episodes
6
Avg. Rating
6.3
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
5.3
7.3
6.0

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  • Comeback Kid
    7.3/10(7)
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    #1 - Comeback Kid

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 8/19/2020

    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.

    Director: France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks, Melissa Wood

    Writer: N/A

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  • This is War
    6.6/10(8)
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    #2 - This is War

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 8/19/2020

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

    Director: France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks

    Writer: N/A

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  • Fight!
    6.4/10(7)
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    #3 - Fight!

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 8/19/2020

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

    Director: France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks

    Writer: N/A

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  • Role Players
    6.0/10(7)
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    #4 - Role Players

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 8/19/2020

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

    Director: France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks

    Writer: N/A

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  • Level Up
    6.0/10(4)
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    #5 - Level Up

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 8/19/2020

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

    Director: France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks

    Writer: N/A

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  • Boom & Bust
    5.3/10(9)
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    #6 - Boom & Bust

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 8/19/2020

    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.

    Director: France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks

    Writer: N/A

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Comeback Kid" is the best rated episode of "High Score" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by France Costrel, Sam LaCroix, William Acks, Melissa Wood and written by N/A, it aired on 8/19/2020. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "This is War".