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A.B.Cop: Air Bike

A.B.Cop: Air Bike

Arcade - Released - December 11, 1990

An armed robbery is underway at the bank. The air bike cop starts his pursuit of the criminals. Hit them and arrest all of the bad guys, including their Boss.A simple to play machine in which you can actually experience the sense of speed.The appearance of numerous characters and the variety of each round are sure to keep the players interested in challenging the A. B. Cop.Contains many colorful actionpacked scenes to attract a wide spectrum of customers, a feature that is certain to result in stabilized high earnings over a long period of time. The player takes on the role of the A.B. (Air Bike) Cop who must chase down and destroy the perpetrators of various criminals (that changes every level) before the time limit expires. A.B Cop introduced an element new to the racing genre: the end-of-level guardian.

All-Pro Basketball

All-Pro Basketball

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - July 21, 1989

The crowd is roaring and the pressure is on... You're just a basket away from victory. There are only seconds remaining in the game, and you've got the ball. But you're facing a tough zone defense that's bent on keeping you from scoring. What do you do? Pass the ball? Try to drive for a lay-up and risk a foul? Or just put everything on the line and take a shot from where you stand? Whatever your decision, it'd better be quick. Because the ref has his hand on the whistle, and the clock is running...

Amagon

Amagon

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - December 2, 1988

Amagon, the most decorated Marine, was assigned a mission by his commander to investigate a strange, monster-infested South Pacific island, from which no man has ever returned alive. With a machine gun as his only weapon, he took off by plane and crash-landed on the island's beachhead. Amagon, with his unique ability to transform into the huge Megagon, there begins his mission to become first to conquer the island. See and experience the amazing adventures of our hero, Amagon! His rescue ship is waiting at the other side of the island. Good luck!

Astyanax

Astyanax

Arcade - Released - December 21, 1989

Astyanax, known in Japan as The Lord of King, is a side-scrolling action game developed by Aicom released for the arcades by Jaleco. The hero sets out to slay the evil wizard terrorizing the land. He is armed with an ax and also has a magic lightning spell that can be powered-up two times. Magic upgrades and health potions can be found in small stone pillars. The player needs to beat monsters in a number of locales, jumping across pits and fighting bosses at the end of stages. Two-player co-op is supported, with the second player being palette-swap of Player 1.

Battle Blaze

Battle Blaze

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - May 1, 1992

Enter a time of barbaric madness where fighters clash with blades of steel. Armed with flying maces and razor-edged broadswords, warriors of a chaotic land await to challenge brave opponents. Only one worth contender will become MASTER OF THE REALM!

Blaster Master Boy

Blaster Master Boy

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - August 23, 1991

You thought the world would be free of radioactive threats from the underground world after the events of the original Blaster Master yet for reasons unknown several radioactive hotspots sprout from the ground all over the world. Once again you must get into your armour and journey to the underground caves in order to discover the truth behind the new menace. Blaster Master Boy is a "somewhat" direct sequel of Blaster Master, your mission is to control your character through a series of underground dungeons from a top-down perspective and defeat the enemies you encounter there. You no longer have your trusty tank to take with you in side scrolling areas, nor your grenades, but to aid you in the dungeons you now have the ability to carry special bombs which can be used to kill enemies as well as clear paths through the dungeons à la Bomber King.

Chuugoku Senseijutsu

Chuugoku Senseijutsu

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - November 29, 1988

A fortune-telling game that uses Eastern mysticism to prognosticate on the player's future, based on their year of birth. Though fortune-telling devices weren't unheard of, this was the first NES "game" to provide such a service. It would, however, be followed almost immediately with Induction Produce's '89 Dennou Kyuusei Uranai; another fortune-telling interactive simulator. The player can choose to receive their fortune in distinct areas of their lives, including romantic prospects, the best time to marry their partner and the outcome of their future business dealings. Due to the minimal impact and relative obscurity of Eastern horoscopes in the west, the game was never released outside of Japan, though the US would eventually receive their own equivalent with Taboo: The Sixth Sense.

Fighting Masters

Fighting Masters

Sega Genesis - Released - December 6, 1991

Fighting Masters is an early one-on-one fighter with limited controls. Three buttons are available in the game: block, attack and jump. The D-pad cannot be used to jump directly. Instead, the player has to walk in a certain direction and then press the jump key to perform it. Although there are no combos available, the attack key offers different moves and a few special moves are available as well. Most of the fighting leads to holds from which massive damage can be inflicted by dropping the opponent or throwing him against the wall. Twelve different fighters have available. Aside from the moves, some are also faster or come with more powerful attacks. The game modes include matches for one or two players and a watch mode to view a computer-computer fight.

Flying Hero

Flying Hero

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - February 17, 1989

Flying Hero is Arkanoid-like arcade game about firefighters. You control the two firemen holding the trampoline at the bottom of the screen, moving them left and right to catch the Flying Hero and launch him back up to rescue more citizens and put out more fires on building.

Fuuun Gokuu Ninden

Fuuun Gokuu Ninden

Sony Playstation - Released - August 30, 1996

Sun Wukong, known in the West as the Monkey King, is the main character in the classical Chinese epic novel Journey to the West. In the novel, he accompanies the monk Xuanzang on the journey to retrieve Buddhist sutras from India. Sun Wukong possesses an immense amount of strength, being able to lift his 8,100 kg Ruyi Jingu Bang with ease. He also has superb speed, traveling 54,000 kilometers in one somersault. Sun knows 72 transformations, which allows him to transform into various animals and objects; he is, however, shown with slight problems transforming into other people, since he is unable to complete the transformation of his tail. He is a skilled fighter, capable of holding his own against the best generals of heaven. Each of his hairs possesses magical properties, and is capable of transforming into a clone of the Monkey King himself, or various weapons, animals, and other objects. He also knows various spells in order to command wind, part water, conjure protective circles against demons, freeze humans, demons, and gods alike. Based on the Monkey King legend Fuuun Gokuu Ninden is a classic 2d platform game in the style of games like Donkey Kong Country.

Hoops

Hoops

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - November 22, 1988

Gym rats, beware! HOOPS takes you out to the asphault, where basketball is a half-court game of fast hands, faster moves and slam-jam-thank-you-Sam dunks! The legends of the Playground are all here: Mr. Doc, Jammer, Legs, Bomber, Wiz, eight players in all. You can pit them one-on-one or two-on-two. You pick the court - Eastern or Western - and you pick the rules, too. You can play against the computer or one other player. Or you can even team up with another player against the computer. You can block shots, make steals, pass off or go strong to the hoop - in fact, you control just about everything in this ultra-realistic rendition of the playground game. Except, of course, the final score. But win or lose, you know you've been in a game after you've played a game of HOOPS!

Jyanshin Densetsu: Quest of Jongmaster

Jyanshin Densetsu: Quest of Jongmaster

SNK Neo Geo AES - Unlicensed - June 29, 1994

A RPG-themed strip mahjong game and the spiritual sequel to Taito's "Mahjong Quest"

Jyanshin Densetsu: Quest of Jongmaster

Arcade - Released - 1994

Quest of Jongmaster is a mahjong game with role-playing elements. The "RPG mode" follows the story of an apprentice "mahjong warrior", a girl named Chi Fou, who is sent on a quest to defeat monsters that were unleashed on the world. This mode is structured like a traditional medieval top-down RPG, with town and dungeon exploration, NPC interaction, and other familiar elements. The protagonist can equip weapons and armor, cast magic, and purchase healing and status-recovering items. Experience points and money are awarded after each battle. Random and boss battles in this mode are standard mahjong games, with the addition of special tiles that influence the game's result, e.g. increase the damage inflicted by the equipped weapon. The final damage is calculated after the mahjong game is over, and depends on the characters' levels, equipment, and the winning combination. For example, winning the game with a full mahjong would most likely result in a "critical hit". Boss enemies typically take two or more rounds of mahjong to defeat. In addition, the game features a versus mode, which allows the player to compete in mahjong games against the opponents of the RPG mode, with weapons, equipment, and level parameters playing no role. These opponents appear as monsters at first, but are revealed to be pretty young women who remove parts of their clothes when losing a mahjong round; stripping down to underwear equals defeat. Despite this feature, there is no explicit nudity in the game.

Pulstar

Pulstar

SNK Neo Geo CD - Released - August 28, 1995

NEO GEO's long-awaited, full-scale shoot 'em up is here! Unending, shockingly breathtaking graphics! Master the many items for strategic attacks! 2256 A.D. Alien forces swept into the solar system and this fighting had spread throughout the system in two years. An elite group force, codename: PULSTAR, remains. Earth's final hope. • Take items to snap on powerful options • Break your enemies with various arsenals Warp into Galactic Shooting Excitement with NEO GEO! Released in both North America and Japan.

Pulstar

Pulstar

SNK Neo Geo AES - Released - September 29, 1995

In the year 2248, the first recorded sign of extraterrestrial life was discovered coming from Mars. The signal emanated from the planet and from it an object travelled through space at light speed out of the Solar System. Earth scientists read the signal, but not knowing the nature of it, warned the world's defenses in case aliens traced the signal and followed it to Earth with the intent to destroy. Eight years later, aliens followed the signal to the Solar System and began attacking the human space craft awaiting them along Neptune’s orbit. The battle between the humans and aliens spread throughout the Solar System; within two years of combat Neptune was disintegrated, Jupiter was turned into a star and more than half of Earth's continents sank from rising ocean levels and the planet's changing axis as a result. Kaoru Yamazaki, lone fighter pilot of the Dino-246, is one of the few survivors left of the Pulstar attack force founded to save the Solar System from the alien invaders; it is through her that mankind may have a chance to survive the alien menace.

Pulstar

Pulstar

Arcade - Released - September 29, 1995

In the year 2248, the first recorded sign of extraterrestrial life was discovered coming from Mars. The signal emanated from the planet and from it an object travelled through space at light speed out of the Solar System. Earth scientists read the signal, but not knowing the nature of it, warned the world's defenses in case aliens traced the signal and followed it to Earth with the intent to destroy. Eight years later, aliens followed the signal to the Solar System and began attacking the human space craft awaiting them along Neptune’s orbit. The battle between the humans and aliens spread throughout the Solar System; within two years of combat Neptune was disintegrated, Jupiter was turned into a star and more than half of Earth's continents sank from rising ocean levels and the planet's changing axis as a result. Kaoru Yamazaki, lone fighter pilot of the Dino246, is one of the few survivors left of the Pulstar attack force founded to save the Solar System from the alien invaders; it is through her that mankind may have a chance to survive the alien menace.

Quest of Jongmaster

Quest of Jongmaster

SNK Neo Geo CD - Released - December 29, 1994

A RPG-themed strip mahjong game and the spiritual sequel to Taito's "Mahjong Quest"

Quest of Jongmaster: Janshin Densetsu

Quest of Jongmaster: Janshin Densetsu

NEC TurboGrafx-CD - Released - February 24, 1995

Quest of Jongmaster is a mahjong game with role-playing elements. The "RPG mode" follows the story of an apprentice "mahjong warrior", a girl named Chi Fou, who is sent on a quest to defeat monsters that were unleashed on the world. This mode is structured like a traditional medieval top-down RPG, with town and dungeon exploration, NPC interaction, and other familiar elements. The protagonist can equip weapons and armor, cast magic, and purchase healing and status-recovering items. Experience points and money are awarded after each battle. Random and boss battles in this mode are standard mahjong games, with the addition of special tiles that influence the game's result, e.g. increase the damage inflicted by the equipped weapon. The final damage is calculated after the mahjong game is over, and depends on the characters' levels, equipment, and the winning combination. For example, winning the game with a full mahjong would most likely result in a "critical hit". Boss enemies typically take two or more rounds of mahjong to defeat. In addition, the game features a versus mode, which allows the player to compete in mahjong games against the opponents of the RPG mode, with weapons, equipment, and level parameters playing no role. These opponents appear as monsters at first, but are revealed to be pretty young women who remove parts of their clothes when losing a mahjong round; stripping down to underwear equals defeat. Despite this feature, there is no explicit nudity in the game.

Takeda Shingen

Takeda Shingen

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - July 28, 1989

Takeda Shingen is a 2D beat 'em up set in feudal Japan. The action takes place in Sengoku period. The player takes the role of the daimyō Takeda Shingen, who must defeat his adversary Uesugi Kenshin. Gameplay is typical of the genre, similar to King of Dragons or Knights of the Round. Takeda wields a Japanese sword (katana) and dons red armor. He must proceed from left to right and eliminate all enemies and bosses. Sometimes, the daimyō can visit some shops to buy various items.

Takin' it to the Hoop

Takin' it to the Hoop

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - December 1, 1989

You're a high scoring point guard capable of awesome vertical leaps and hangtime. Matter of fact, you can do it all! Dribble. Bouncepass. Fake. Pivot. Jump. Shoot. Play man or zone. Drive the lane and the graphics go MEGA! Is your defender all over you? Give him a move and JAM SLAM IN YOUR FACE! Eight US teams. Play Tournament, League of Exhibition. Lace up those hightops and go for it.

The Mafat Conspiracy

The Mafat Conspiracy

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - July 27, 1990

A "Star Wars" satellite has been snatched out of orbit, the world edges toward nuclear oblivion, and the CIA and KGB are blaming each other. Golgo 13 is back just in time. The Mafat Conspiracy is a phantasmagora of action and interaction. Your eyeballs will stretch from their sockets as you speed through Europe in Golgo's Ferrari. Your bones will rattle as you leap across the cars on the Orient Express. And if you think you've seen bad dudes, wait till you feel the power of Duke Togo's wicked karate kick. The Mafat Conspiracy is for those who demand the very best in video games!

Totally Rad

Totally Rad

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - September 28, 1990

Totally Rad is an action game in which you play Jake, a magician wannabe being trained by the Master Magician Zebediah. One day, during his training, Jake is attacked by surprise by unknown foes who kidnap Allison, his girlfriend. Then, Jake has to save her and discover what lies behind that attack. This game is a side-scrolling one, with the basic controls common to many of those games that fall in the same category: moving, jumping and shooting. Your basic weapon is something like an energy ball that can be charged by holding the button for a few seconds until its maximum power. Although Jake is supposed to still be learning his magic from Zebediah, from the very beginning you can use all his magical powers. You can select which magic you want to use from a list, displayed when you press the start button. The magical powers available include healing, time stopping, invincibility, the power of the elements (fire, watter, wind and earth) and 3 different metamorphosis. You can morph into a flying guy who throws something like a boomerang (that doesn't come back), a fish-like guy, who throws something like ninja stars and can swim, and a feline-like guy, who releases electrical shocks from his hands and becomes invincible while jumping. You do not evolve during the game, as your health and magic bar doesn't grow. Totally Rad, as the name points out, is a game full of slang, with the constant use of words like totally, gnarly, dude, excellent, decent, righteous, etc.

Ultimate Basketball

Ultimate Basketball

Commodore CDTV - September 1, 1990

Now for the first time a 5-on-5 Multimedia Basketball Simulation. Experience the thrills of the arena in your own living room. Control your teams offense and defensive strategies. What'll it be, full court press, man-to-man or zone. Run your fast break 0, play for three or run down the clock? Lace up your high tops and get into the action yourself. You control your center! Do you want to post-up, set a pick, attempt a sky-hook or the old stand-by, a jump shot? Make sure on D you get your share of the boards. Or .... let the two coaches go at it themselves and just sit back and watch the action unfold. Ultimate Basketball allows you to join in the action on the floor, coach from the sidelines, do a little of both and even set the game to play itself. Whatever you chose, Ultimate Basket-ball will keep you on the edge of your seat or should that be the edge of the bench! Even a halftime show! Watch the cheerleaders heat up the hardwood. You won't want to miss it!

Ultimate Basketball

Ultimate Basketball

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - September 1, 1990

Shoot some hoops with Ultimate Basketball. All of the traditional rules of basketball apply as you take control of a fictional team from one of seven American locales. Each team has its own full roster of players as well as unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, Houston has a tight defense and can shoot the three, while Dallas excels at the passing game. The point of view is horizontal for the most part. Occasionally, you will get a close-up action scene on plays such as slam dunks and free throws. There are also two different play modes, "Tournament" and "One Game." You can play by yourself, against a friend, or with a friend against the computer.

Vice: Project Doom

Vice: Project Doom

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - April 26, 1991

In the distant future, the B.E.D.A. Corporation, a company involved in the development of electronic equipment and military weapons, is actually a front operated by a race of alien beings who have been living on the Earth for centuries in secrecy. The aliens have developed a substance named "Gel", which was initially intended to be used as food for their species, but also functions as an addictive substance to humans that results in terrible side-effects and is now being sold as an illegal drug within the underworld. The player takes the role of Detective Hart, a member of the Vice unit who is assigned to investigate the B.E.D.A. Corporation following the disappearance of his partner Reese during a previous case. During his mission, Hart is assisted by his lover and fellow Vice agent Christy, and Sophia, an acquaintance of the two.

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

SNK Neo Geo CD - Released - November 20, 1992

Viewpoint is an isometric-scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Aicom and originally released in 1992 by Sammy and SNK for the Neo Geo hardware family. Gameplay: Viewpoint is Sammy's only game for the Neo-Geo Multi Video System hardware. By default, Player 1 and Player 2 can only play one after another; in the Service Mode though, simultaneous gameplay can be enabled. Along with the ship's primary weapons, the player also has access to three bombs: one that can make a wave of fire that starts from behind the player's ship and scrolls "up" the screen, one that makes a powerful circular, nova-like blast, and one that shoots several mini-missiles capable of homing in on multiple targets. The game has six stages.

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