Cocoron
Developer: Takeru Publisher: Sur de Wave Release: 05/03/91 Genre: Action Cocoron is the type of game I would have appreciated later in the NES’ life. By the end of its run the NES library was overrun by licensed...
Month: January 2022
Metal Combat: Falcon’s Revenge
Developer: Intelligent Systems Publisher: Nintendo Release: 12/93 Genre: Action Battle Clash was one of the best reasons to own a Super Scope 6. While most light gun games were cut down arcade ports or simple games Battle Clash was...
Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Developer: Westone Publisher: Sega Release: 1991 Genre: Action As much as I find the Wonder Boy lineage and naming scheme confusing as hell I have always appreciated the series ability to change at the drop of a dime. Wonder...
Chester Field: Ankoku Shin heno Chousen
Developer: Vik Tokai Publisher: Vik Tokai Release: 07/30/87 Genre: Action RPG Zelda II was a departure from the gameplay that the original established. However in spite of its differences I loved that game, warts and all. I was always curious...
Psychosis
Developer: Dual Corporation Publisher: NEC Release: 1990 Genre: Shooter I don’t envy the developers of shooters back in the day. In the same way that platformers, first person shooters, and open world games have had their time...
Fatal Labyrinth
Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Release: 1991 Genre: RPG Peruse a list of Sega Genesis Rpgs and chances are Fatal Labyrinth is missing. As an early Genesis title it is somewhat forgotten within the genre. It is understandable; roguelike...
Superman
Developer: Kotobuki System Co. Publisher: Kemco Release: 12/88 Genre: Action I have been a comic book fan my entire life. With that in mind any video game based on a comic book would get my attention. Unfortunately my...
Wolfchild
Developer: Core Design Publisher: Virgin Release: 06/93 Genre: Action In the 16-bit era Amiga ports to home consoles were common. Since the Amiga was not as popular in the US I am sure for most this was our only...
Pac-Land
Developer: Namco Publisher: NEC Release: 01/90 Genre: Action Pac-Man has led an interesting life as a video game character. Common sense would say Namco should have created a direct sequel with another set of mazes to follow up such a...
