Bomberman

Bomberman

Developer: Hudson Soft    Publisher: Hudson Soft     Released: February 1989     Genre: Action Every classic series has to start somewhere. While most everyone familiar with Bomberman remembers it for its legendary multiplayer it was not the party game in the beginning....
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Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

Developer: Activision    Publisher: Activision     Released: October 1988     Genre: Action I love, love, love Ghostbusters in nearly all of its forms. The Real Ghostbusters cartoon was my introduction to the property before I saw the movie and was a....
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The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

Developer: Ironwind Software    Publisher: Bandai     Released: May 1991     Genre: Action The Rocketeer was the summer blockbuster for me back in 1991. Like Dick Tracy the marketing blitz was huge and it was everywhere, on T-shirts, toys, endorsement...
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R.C. Pro Am II

R.C. Pro Am II

Developer: Rare    Publisher: Tradewest    Released: 12/11/92    Genre: Racing R.C. Pro Am is a game that I have a love/hate relationship with. The controls and overall feel of the game is great. But the insane rubberband AI completely ruins it...
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The Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants

The Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants

Developer: Imagineering Co.     Publisher: Acclaim     Released: 02/91     Genre: Platformer The Simpsons license has a long and storied history within the video game industry. Sadly most of it is bad. You can place the blame on Acclaim, who held t...
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Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode

Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode

Developer: Vik Tokai     Publisher: Vik Tokai     Released: 09/88    Genre: Action Adventure There are few assassins as cool as Golgo 13. The sniper for hire is one of the most popular characters in manga history, following a strict code...
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Metal Force

Metal Force

Developer: Open Corp.    Publisher: Daou Infosys    Released: 05/94    Genre: Action I don’t know when I became aware of bootleg/unlicensed video games but it was when I was very young. We always knew there was something off about...
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Wizards & Warriors III – Kuros: Visions of Power

Wizards & Warriors III – Kuros: Visions of Power

Developer: Zippo Games     Publisher: Acclaim     Released: March 1992     Genre: Action-Adventure When it comes down to it I don’t know if I can honestly say I ever liked the Wizards & Warriors series. I have fond memories of the first game....
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The Guardian Legend

The Guardian Legend

Developer: Compile    Publisher: Broderbund    Released: 04/89    Genre: Action I am sure like legions of children growing up I was not the only one that looked forward to Christmas morning. The promise of a new game was unlike anything in the...
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Adventures of Lolo

Adventures of Lolo

Developer: Hal Laboratory    Publisher: Hal America    Released: 1989    Genre: Puzzle I miss the HAL Labs of the 8 and 16-bit days. Don’t get me wrong they are still a great developer but the diversity in their output is...
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