Total Recall

Total Recall

Developer: Interplay   Publisher: Acclaim    Release: 1990    Genre: Action Total Recall is one of the best sci-fi movies of the 90s. The combination of its setting, story, and leading man Arnold Schwarzenegger combined to make it one of the...
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Akumajou Special-Boku Dracula Kun

Akumajou Special-Boku Dracula Kun

Developer: Konami    Publisher: Konami    Release: 10/12/90    Genre: Platformer For as prolific as Konami were in the US there were still a legion of titles they left behind in Japan. What makes this even more surprising is that they even created...
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Sword Master

Sword Master

Developer: Athena    Publisher: Activision    Release: 01/92   Genre: Action Even though it was pretty late in the system’s life cycle 1992 really was an incredible year for the NES. Even with the Genesis and SNES hitting their stride there...
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Power Blade

Power Blade

Developer: Taito    Publisher: Taito    Release: 03/91   Genre: Action It is interesting to look back at many of the games I enjoyed when I was young. We all knew most Nintendo games came from Japan. But at the time we...
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Monster Party

Monster Party

Developer: Sonata   Publisher: Bandai    Release: 08/89   Genre: Action These days whenever you hear about Monster Party one theme is common: it’s weird. Trippy enemies, strange bosses, and inane dialogue are a common factor in all these discussions. An...
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Double Dribble

Double Dribble

Developer: Konami    Publisher: Konami    Release: 09/87   Genre: Sports I’m sure like many Double Dribble was one of the first Basketball games they every played. I am sure I might have played some random B-ball title on the Atari 2600...
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Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

Developer: Kotobuki System    Publisher: Kemco    Release: 12/90    Genre: Adventure I credit the MacVenture series of NES ports as the titles that made me a fan of point and click adventures. While I read Nintendo Power’s coverage of Maniac Mansion...
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S.C.A.T.

S.C.A.T.

Developer: Natsume    Publisher: Natsume    Release: 06/91    Genre: Shooter I’ve seen my share of ridiculous video game titles but this one is probably the most tragic. Although S.C.A.T. is an acronym and more than likely flew over the heads of...
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Arkista’s Ring

Arkista’s Ring

Developer: NMK Co.    Publisher: American Sammy    Release: 1990   Genre: Action Few can argue that Arkista’s Ring is one of the most obscure NES games released in the US officially. Growing up I never saw it in stores, never read...
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Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II

Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II

Developer: Zippo Games    Publisher: Acclaim    Release: 12/89    Genre: Action Wizards & Warriors was a curious game. Even as a child I was aware of its flaws. It has some of the most intense platforming at the time but everything surrounding...
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