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September 13, 2017 No Responses

Rastan Saga II

Developer: Opera House Publisher: Taito Release: 1991 Genre: Action I enjoyed the Master System version of Rastan as it was a genre that was almost non-existent on the NES. I guess the closest comparison would be that Conan game...

September 11, 2017 one Response

Mickey Mousecapade

Developer: Hudson Soft Publisher: Capcom Release: 10/88 Genre: Platformer I have a special hatred for Mickey Mousecapade. Growing up when new games were a rarity borrowing games from friends was the only way to play new releases. Just picture....

September 4, 2017 one Response

Kabuki Quantum Fighter

Developer: Human Entertainment Publisher: Hal America Release: 01/91 Genre: Action This has always been a strange one for me. I had seen Kabuki Quantum Fighter in the stores many times but ignored it because of its name. First of...

September 1, 2017 2 Responses

Super Turrican

Developer: Factor 5 Publisher: Seika Release: 05/93 Genre: Action I was not a fan of Turrican on the Genesis. I get that to Europeans it was a beloved classic but to me it was a game full of glaring...

August 30, 2017 2 Responses

Ghouls ‘N Ghosts

Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Release: 09/89 Genre: Platformer Ghosts ‘N Goblins was among the first NES games I got to play. Back before I developed a sense of taste in video games I was too young to...

August 11, 2017 No Responses

Holy Umbrella – Dondera no Mubo

Developer: Naxat Soft Publisher: Earthly Soft Released: 09/29/95 Genre: Action Holy Umbrella is an odd game and the type of title that probably had a 50/50 chance of being localized back in the day. With its silly...

August 9, 2017 No Responses

World of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Released: 1992 Genre: Platformer I’ve made fun of 2d platforming mascots that fell off the wagon during the 16-bit era but one of the few that remained consistent is Mickey Mouse. Regardless of publisher ...

August 2, 2017 2 Responses

Star Wars

Developer: Beam Software Publisher: JVC Release: 11/91 Genre: Action I am not the biggest Star Wars fan in the world but I did enjoy the movies a great deal. So it is a bit ironic that I did not...

July 21, 2017 No Responses

Legendary Axe

Developer: Victor Musical Industries Publisher: NEC Released: 09/89 Genre: Action Back in the day with new console launches the pack-in title was usually the flagship game. In most cases it would show off a new system’s technical prowess first an...

July 17, 2017 8 Responses

Ghosts ‘n Goblins

Developer: Micronics Publisher: Capcom Released: November 1, 1986 Genre: Action Looking back on my childhood I remember just how much patience I had. When you are young and new video games are a rare gift you will put up...

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