Tag: action

Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
October 30, 2020 one Response

Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics

Developer: Data East     Publisher: Data East     Released: 1994     Genre: Action I loved Joe & Mac in the arcade and all of its console incarnations. I even like the NES version for what it is, although it was a few years...
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Shinobi
October 26, 2020 one Response

Shinobi

Developer: Team Shinobi    Publisher: Tengen     Released: 1989    Genre: Action Shinobi is a great arcade game that drained quarters around the world. I loved it even though I lost plenty of money to its ridiculous difficulty. But it was...
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Genocide 2
October 23, 2020 one Response

Genocide 2

Developer: Bits Corporation    Publisher: Kemco    Released: 08/05/94    Genre: Action Thanks to magazines like Gamefan and EGM that would feature extensive import coverage I developed an interest in platforms that did not come to the US. The Sharp...
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Conan: the Mysteries of Time
October 19, 2020 2 Responses

Conan: the Mysteries of Time

Developer: System 3 Software     Publisher: Mindscape     Released: 02/91     Genre: Action I loved the Conan comics growing up, even if my older brothers only bought them sporadically. I even liked the cheesy Arnold Schwarzenegger movies from the ...
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Prehistorik Man
October 16, 2020 one Response

Prehistorik Man

Developer: Titus    Publisher: Titus    Released: 1995    Genre: Platformer I really loved Joe & Mac, both in the arcade and at home. Though short and easy I enjoyed every second of it. So you can imagine my disappointment with Joe...
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Air Fortress
October 12, 2020 one Response

Air Fortress

Developer: HAL Laboratory Inc.     Publisher: HAL America Inc.     Released: 09/89    Genre: Action You have to appreciate old video game marketing. Against all odds Air Fortress received a decent amount of marketing, surprising for such a low key re...
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The Wing of Madoola
October 5, 2020 No Responses

The Wing of Madoola

Developer: Sunsoft    Publisher: Sunsoft    Released: December 12, 1986    Genre: Adventure It’s interesting to look back and examine the evolution of certain genres. With the advent of home consoles games began to offer deeper experiences in addition...
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Ranger-X
September 23, 2020 one Response

Ranger-X

Developer: Gau Entertainment     Publisher: Sega     Released: 1993     Genre: Action The Sega Genesis has one of the best gaming libraries of all time. But it did not come easily. While Sega did excellent in the US and were able to garner...
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Road Avenger
September 16, 2020 No Responses

Road Avenger

Developer: Data East     Publisher: Renovation     Released: 1992     Genre: Action Laserdisc arcade games were always fascinating to watch. The gorgeous animation and sheer spectacle on display were unlike anything else at the time and seemed a gen...
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Power Blazer
September 14, 2020 one Response

Power Blazer

Developer: Taito     Publisher: Taito     Released: April 20, 1990     Genre: Action In the 8 and 16-bit days it was not uncommon for the Japanese version of many titles to be better than its international counterpart. There were many reasons why g...
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