High Score

7.4
2020

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

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: HIGH SCORE | The First Computer Graphics Game | Netflix

HIGH SCORE | The First Computer Graphics Game | Netflix

Thumbnail for video: HIGH SCORE | From D&D to Electronic RPGs | Netflix

HIGH SCORE | From D&D to Electronic RPGs | Netflix

Thumbnail for video: HIGH SCORE | Online Multiplayer Games | Netflix

HIGH SCORE | Online Multiplayer Games | Netflix

Thumbnail for video: Netflix's High Score - Exclusive Official Opening Credits Clip (Charles Martinet)

Netflix's High Score - Exclusive Official Opening Credits Clip (Charles Martinet)

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2020

Still image for High Score season 1 episode 1: Boom & Bust

1. Boom & Bust

5.3

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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2. Comeback Kid

7.3

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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3. Role Players

6.0

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

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4. This is War

6.6

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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5. Fight!

6.4

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

Still image for High Score season 1 episode 6: Level Up

6. Level Up

6.0

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

Cast

Photo of Charles Martinet

Charles Martinet

Self - Narrator (voice)

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