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July 15, 2022 No Responses

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...

July 13, 2022 No Responses

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...

July 11, 2022 No Responses

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...

July 6, 2022 No Responses

Atomic Runner

Developer: Data East Publisher: Data East Release: 1992 Genre: Action Who knew Data East would be so far ahead of the curve in 1988? These days the various mobile app stores are flooded with endless runners, platformers in which...

June 22, 2022 No Responses

Cyber Sled

Developer: Namco Publisher: Namco Release: 10/18/95 Genre: Action I miss deluxe arcade cabinets. I miss the arcade in general but there was something special about a massive cabinet with all manner of accoutrements to give you an experience l...

June 13, 2022 No Responses

Valkyrie no Densetsu

Developer: Namco Publisher: Namco Release: 08/09/90 Genre: Action I’ve been meaning to get to this one for a long time. Ever since I played the Legend of Zelda in 1987 I have loved action RPGs. I devoured every title...

June 1, 2022 No Responses

Wrestle War

Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Release: 06/28/91 Genre: Action WWF Slugfest is one of my favorite wrestling games to this day. After suffering through so many terrible Acclaim wrestling games this arcade brawl fest was a breath of fresh air....

May 30, 2022 one Response

Castle of Dragon

Developer: Athena Co. Publisher: Seta Release: 06/90 Genre: Action Castle of Dragon is the type of unassuming game that ends up ruining your weekend. Back in the days when video game rentals were big you looked forward...

May 11, 2022 No Responses

Fighting Street

Developer: Capcom Publisher: NEC Release: 11/89 Genre: Action Street Fighter II revolutionized the arcade industry and is still celebrated to this day, especially by Capcom. While the various re-releases do seem a bit indulgent the game more...

May 9, 2022 No Responses

Kung Fu Heroes

Developer: Micro Academy Publisher: Culture Brain Release: 04/89 Genre: Action Kung Fu was one of my favorite NES games in its early months. The smooth flow of enemies and pattern based bosses taught me valuable skills that...

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