The Misadventures of Flink

The Misadventures of Flink

Developer: Psygnosis   Publisher: Vik Tokai  Release: 05/94  Genre: Platformer During the 16-bit era there was a very clear divide in quality between Japanese and Western platformers. The likes of Sonic, Mario, and Mega Man all featured tight controls and best...
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Mazin Saga – Mutant Fighter

Mazin Saga – Mutant Fighter

Developer: Almanic   Publisher: Vik Tokai    Release: 1993   Genre: Action This is one I have been meaning to get to for a long time. As in decades. I know, I know, it is embarrassing. Mazin Saga looked incredibly cool...
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Socket

Socket

Developer: Vik Tokai    Publisher: Vik Tokai    Release: 08/17/93   Genre: Platformer In the video game industry one of the easiest paths to success is to copy the most popular game at the time. Super Mario Brothers had its moment and...
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Chester Field: Ankoku Shin heno Chousen

Chester Field: Ankoku Shin heno Chousen

Developer: Vik Tokai   Publisher: Vik Tokai   Release: 07/30/87   Genre: Action RPG Zelda II was a departure from the gameplay that the original established. However in spite of its differences I loved that game, warts and all. I was always curious...
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Time Slip

Time Slip

Developer: The Sales Curve    Publisher: Vik Tokai    Released: 1993    Genre: Action Contra III is one of my favorite action games of all time. For an early SNES title it held up brilliantly throughout that generation and remains...
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Imperium

Imperium

Developer: Jorudan    Publisher: Vik Tokai     Released: 1992     Genre: Shooter I’m pretty sure all of us old school gamers have been in this situation before. You go to your local rental store looking for some weekend entertainment. But all of...
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The Mafat Conspiracy

The Mafat Conspiracy

Developer: Aicom    Publisher: Vik Tokai    Released: 06/90    Genre: Action Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode was an ambitious game that tried to combine many different styles of gameplay to create an all-encompassing adventure worthy of the character. It a...
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Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode

Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode

Developer: Vik Tokai     Publisher: Vik Tokai     Released: September 1988    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...
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Battle Mania Daiginjou

Battle Mania Daiginjou

Developer: Vik Tokai     Publisher: Vik Tokai     Released: 12/24/93     Genre: Shooter I love finding hidden gems in a system’s library. There is nothing quite like discovering a game that flew under the radar that turns out to be better than...
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Krion Conquest

Krion Conquest

Developer: Vik Tokai   Publisher: Vik Tokai    Released: January 1991    Genre: Action Mega Man is one of my favorite video game series of all time.  Even at its lowest points I’ve still been able to enjoy the games despite...
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