Plot Synopsis

HIGH SCORE is a six-part documentary series that traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life. On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, Netflix released all six episodes:

"Boom & Bust": 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.

"Comeback Kid": 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.

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

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

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

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