Rayxanber III

Rayxanber III

Developer: Data West    Publisher: Data West    Released: 06/06/92    Genre: Shooter My anticipation for Rayxanber II was only matched by the crushing disappointment I felt once I played it and found out it was a bad game. So bad in...
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Robo Warrior

Robo Warrior

Developer: Hudson Soft    Publisher: Jaleco    Release: 12/88   Genre: Action I am a fan of Bomberman. But I was not always a fan of the little fellow. His first NES adventure had the spark of a good idea but was...
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Bazooka Blitzkrieg

Bazooka Blitzkrieg

Developer: Tose   Publisher: Bandai    Release: 11/92   Genre: Action Light gun games, as fun as they are, as a whole offer little variety. Let’s be completely honest: if it is not a rail shooter chances are it is going...
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After Burner III

After Burner III

Developer: Sega    Publisher: Sega    Release: 05/93   Genre: Action I like flight sims, especially flight simulators on console. That is a bit of an oxymoron as the genre excels on the PC but I make no excuse for my preferences....
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Godzilla: Monster of Monsters

Godzilla: Monster of Monsters

Developer: Compile   Publisher: Toho    Release: 10/89   Genre: Action Godzilla and the various other Tokusatsu shows that were brought to America in the 70s and 80s is an indelible part of my childhood. Sure I eventually learned that it...
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Street Fighter II

Street Fighter II

Developer: Capcom    Publisher: Capcom    Release: 07/15/92   Genre: Fighting Street Fighter II is one of the biggest phenomenon’s the gaming world has ever seen. You do not need me to tell you that. It was not the first in the...
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Fire Mustang

Fire Mustang

Developer: NMK Co.   Publisher: Taito    Release: 05/31/91    Genre: Shooter The Genesis has one of the most extensive shooter libraries around. But even with that in mind there are still quite a few that were not released overseas which...
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Xexyz

Xexyz

Developer: Atlus   Publisher: Hudson Soft    Release: 04/90   Genre: Action Xexyz is one of many NES games I always meant to get around to back in the day like Kick Master and Vice: Project Doom. But while I eventually...
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The Peace Keepers

The Peace Keepers

Developer: Jaleco    Publisher: Jaleco    Release: 03/94   Genre: Beat em up I like the Rushing Beat series. Jaleco’s signature beat em up series did not break new ground in the genre but the games were at least enjoyable despite their...
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Double Dragon II – the Revenge (Sega)

Double Dragon II – the Revenge (Sega)

Developer: Technos   Publisher: PAL Soft   Release: 12/20/91   Genre: Beat em up Double Dragon 2 is commonly considered one of the best games in the series. Considering how dire the third game is it is easy to see...
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