X-Zone

X-Zone

Developer: Kemco   Publisher: Kemco    Release: 1992   Genre: Rail Shooter They can’t all be winners. Even though the library for the Super Scope 6 is small it has some absolute bangers like the Battle Clash series and good arcade...
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Viewpoint

Viewpoint

Developer: Sammy   Publisher: American Sammy    Release: 1994   Genre: Shooter The Neo Geo was the most advanced home console for its time. It was so advanced in fact that even later consoles like the PlayStation and Saturn had problems...
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City Connection

City Connection

Developer: Nihon Micom Kaihatsu   Publisher: Jaleco   Release: 05/88  Genre: arcade I was never fond of City Connection growing up. The core premise is sound but for some reason it never clicked with me. It was also not a popular...
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Soldiers of Fortune

Soldiers of Fortune

Developer: The Bitmap Brothers   Publisher: Spectrum Holobyte    Release: 12/93   Genre: Action As someone who lives in the US I was always fascinated by the Amiga. Magazine coverage of its games was sparse but they all seemed interesting. The...
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Jigoku Meguri

Jigoku Meguri

Developer: Taito   Publisher: Taito   Release: 08/03/90   Genre: Action Taito were one of the earliest publishers to support the PC Engine in Japan. As such they graced the system with many great arcade ports with Ninja Spirit being...
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Legacy of the Wizard

Legacy of the Wizard

Developer: Falcom    Publisher: Broderbund    Release: 04/89   Genre: Action Like many I looked forward to Birthdays and Christmas for potential new video games. I was a little more fortunate in that I had older brothers who bought games year round...
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SonSon II

SonSon II

Developer: Capcom    Publisher: NEC    Release: 01/27/89   Genre: Action Konami graced the PC Engine with excellent support in Japan. Everyone is aware of Rondo of Blood’s legendary status but they had more to offer with fantastic arcade ports such as...
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Columns

Columns

Developer: Sega    Publisher: Sega    Release: 09/90   Genre: Puzzle During the 16-bit era there was a bitter war raging between Sega and Nintendo fans. This conflict threatened to destroy playgrounds across America if it did not stop. What am I...
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Tecmo Bowl

Tecmo Bowl

Developer: Tecmo    Publisher: Tecmo    Release: 02/89   Genre: Sports Sports games on the NES were usually of the arcade variety early on. That is probably the reason I was into them, the quick pick up and play aspect. I am...
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Battletoads & Double Dragon

Battletoads & Double Dragon

Developer: Rare    Publisher: Tradewest    Release: 12/93   Genre: Beat em up Battletoads & Double Dragon is the crossover that no one asked for. I am sure many would have preferred the Ninja Turtles but that was not happening for obvious...
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