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The Adventures of Rad Gravity

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - December 1, 1990

You are Rad Gravity, a futuristic heroic spaceman. A mad scientist disrupts the peaceful universe and it is your job to visit various planets to re-establish contact between all the worlds. Sights vary between verdant planets, lava pits and hazardous jumps, with gravity variations and craters. Take a radical trek through interstellar space...Mix it up with weird aliens...And save the galaxy from the evil Agathos. Get upside down...in the greatest space adventure ever!

Atomic Bomberman

Windows - Released - July 31, 1997

Think you're smarter than the collective intelligence of 9 other bombers throwing bombs faster than your mind can comprehend? Try your hand at this fast paced classic from the 90's with up to 10 players filled with mayhem and blown up body parts. Bombs Away!

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance

Nintendo Switch - Released - May 20, 2021

A new legacy begins… Experience the massively popular world of Baldur’s Gate as never before. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance thrusts you into an epic Dungeons & Dragons adventure filled with intense action, intricate puzzles and sinister intrigue, where your mastery of cold steel and devastating spells is the only thing between you and ultimate evil.

The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight

Apple II - 1986

The Bard's Tale II: The Destiny Knight is a fantasy role-playing video game created by Interplay Productions in 1986. It is the first sequel to The Bard's Tale, and the last game of the series that was designed and programmed by Michael Cranford. The game features Dungeons and Dragons-style characters and follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, The Bard's Tale, also created by Michael Cranford. The Bard's Tale II takes place on a larger scale with an explorable wilderness, six cities, and multiple dungeons which give this game its dungeon crawl character. The game has new...

Battle Chess

Apple II - Released - 1989

Battle Chess is a quite typical chess game, but it comes with a twist: all pieces are represented by small, realistic figures that walk around on the chessboard, and when one piece takes another, they both take part in an animated battle. There is a different animation for each permutation, depending on which pieces are capturing or being captured. You can also play in 2D without animation. The game's opening library includes 30,000 different moves, ensuring a variety of games will unfold across the 10 skill levels. Multi-player support can be extended to modem and/or serial port play.

Battle Chess

Apple IIGS - Released - 1989

Battle Chess

3DO Interactive Multiplayer - Released - January 1, 1993

Battle Chess: Enhanced CD-ROM

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1993

This version of Battle Chess, while retaining the gameplay of the original release, features improved 256-color SVGA graphics as well as new visual effects and animations. In addition, it has a symphonic soundtrack in redbook (CD audio) format.

Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - December 1, 1995

He thinks he's a hero, but he's snot! He's mean. He's green. And he nose how to pick a fight! He's BOOGERMAN, as slick as he is deep, and he's on a pick 'n' flick adventure to save the world. He's stretched to the limit of blowing away the vile slimebags who are bent on sticking it to Planet Earth, any way, every way, and everywhere they can. You're his first pick to help him rescue the whole world before it's flushed down the toilet. Join the flick-or-be-flicked race to pull the plug on the Booger Meister and his gang of filthy stinkers who aren't afraid to fight dirty... because yours...

Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure

Sega Genesis - Released - November 1, 1994

Borrowed Time

Apple II - 1985

Borrowed Time is a 1985 point-and-click adventure game. The storyline is about a detective, who tries to rescue his kidnapped wife. The game was developed by Interplay and published by Activision. Mastertronic republished it as a budget game, renamed Time to Die.

Borrowed Time

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1986

Borrowed Time is set in mid-1930's. The player assumes the role of a private investigator named Sam Harlow, who has to solve the kidnapping of his ex-wife Rita Sweeney. At the beginning, he runs away from two thugs, who want to kill him for an unknown reason. They fail, and he begins to search the town for clues, asking its inhabitants for information. But if the player makes a wrong move, Sam dies - killers come from nowhere and murder him... The player has to type in combinations of verbs and nouns to make an action. Locations are described in text form and presented by pictures, the...

Clay Fighter 2: Judgment Clay

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - January 1, 1995

Bad Mister Frosty is buffed up and faster than greased lightning. This surly snowman has mayhem on his mind... but there's some bunny new in town with a hare-trigger temper. You can bet the fur will fly as this wild hare unleashes a barrage of blistering rabbit punches on Bad Mister Frosty. Could there be a new top bunny in town, or will he get his cottontail kicked?

Clay Fighter 63 1/3

Nintendo 64 - Released - October 21, 1997

In this zany beat 'em up, clay animated fighters clash in a fight to the clay death. Characters such as Bad Mr. Frosty (a snowman gone terribly bad), Blob (a green pile of slime), Bonker the nightmare clown and a host more are available to choose from, each with a range of moves that no clay animated character has ever attempted before (such as throwing chickens, clay, and plenty of other objects, including themselves). Graphics are a combination of 2D clay animated characters and 3D designed foregrounds/backgrounds.

Clay Fighter: Sculptor's Cut

Nintendo 64 - Released - May 15, 1998

ClayFighter: Sculptor's Cut is an updated version of Clay Fighter 63 1/3, both from the Nintendo 64. The same story and characters from the previous game remained, though now it had some additional features such as new characters, though some things, like certain character moves, were removed. It also featured Lockjaw Pooch, who was thought to be deceased.

Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness

Sega Saturn - Released - March 27, 1997

Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness, released in Japan as simply Cyberbots (Japanese: サイバーボッツ?), is a fighting game developed and published by Capcom in 1995. It is a spin-off of the beat'em up game Armored Warriors. Cyberbots was ported to the Sega Saturn and the PlayStation. The game only saw limited distribution in arcades outside of Japan. With the exception of the untranslated PlayStation Network release, none of the console ports were released overseas. A sci-fi one-on-one fighting game in which several characters converge in the wastes of the far future and must fight each other for their...

Descent

Acorn Archimedes - Released - March 17, 1995

In the shoes of a Material Defender working for the PTMC, the objective is to take to the underground and overcome the epidemic of rogue mining robots plaguing across planets in a heart pounding 360 degree action shooter.

Descent I and II

Acorn Archimedes - Released - 1996

A 3D game where you fly a craft through all manner of twisting, complex mazes whilst battling alien ships. Within Descent you're in charge of a space ship flying through mines and other twisty-turny passages destroying enemies, fulfilling targets and generally ensuring the longevity of your life. Pretty much everything within the game can be destroyed, including yourself. There are plenty of robots gone bad to take out. If you keep out of the way of their weapons, it's possible to push them into the scenery and destroy them like that; but if you miss them you could very well end up killing...

Descent to Undermountain

MS-DOS - Released - January 15, 1998

In the city of Waterdeep, people are inexplicably disappearing. In this game, you are asked to descend into Undermountain to determine where they went. You'll explore an underground labyrinth in this Forgotten Realms (AD&D) game built with the Descent engine. Your goal is to find the eight pieces of an amulet used to control the legendary Flame Sword of Lolth. With the power of this sword, an infinite army will be at your command, and Waterdeep will be saved.

Fallout

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1997

The first in the series, Fallout is an open-world turn-based role-playing video game. The game has a post-apocalyptic and retro-futuristic setting, reminiscent of post-World War II United States and the fear that the country was headed for nuclear war. Just before the bombs fell, some lucky people managed to reach safety of the Vaults, huge underground dwellings, during the war. Recently, the water purification controller chip in Vault 13 broke. Without clean water, the people of the Vault cannot survive. The protagonist is sent to find a replacement chip and ventures outside to face a...

Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel

Microsoft Xbox - Released - January 14, 2004

Brotherhood of Steel is an action game set in the Fallout universe. The Brotherhood members are well armed and carry full clips of ammo (which does run out). New weapons of various nature can be found and equipped to bring new tactics. Shooting down enemies earns experience points and these points are used to improve the attributes of various individual skills. Additionally, your character will have to content with finding keys and other objects, protecting NPCs and jumping over bottomless pits.

The Interplay 3DO Buffet

3DO Interactive Multiplayer - 1995

It's A Smorgasbord For Your Mind Sample Seven Tasty Games. Casper Cyberia Kingdom - The Far Reaches Waterworld Alone In The Dark 2 Out Of This World Wolfenstein 3D

Interplay Sports Baseball 2000

Sony Playstation - Released - March 29, 1999

Bottom of the 9th, two outs, and the game is tied. Bagwell steps up to the plate. He takes the first two pitches for strikes. The pitcher delivers the ball, and Bagwell knocks it out of the park. Astros win! Astros win! Live moments like these with INTERPLAY SPORTS BASEBALL 2000. Thanks to a Major League Baseball license, all of the teams, players, and stadiums are here. You can play an Exhibition game or a Home Run Derby to get some quick action, while those who have a little more time should experience the ups and downs of the Season, Tournament, or Playoff modes. For those who want to...

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Volume 1

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - October 1, 1994

Adventure comes alive in 16-bit fantasy with the swords and sorcery of J.R.R. Tolkein's "The Lord of the Rings." Prepare yourself as this treasured Tolkien tale takes you on an epic quest to destroy the One Ring that has the power to enslave Middle-earth. But beware, the evil Lord Sauron and his mighty forces will fight you at every turn in your quest to conquer the Balrog and destroy the One Ring of Power.

Kingdom: The Far Reaches

3DO Interactive Multiplayer - Released - January 1, 1995

In this adventure game, step into the shoes of Lathan Kandor, a young boy, to defeat the evil Black Wizard. Lathan will find help from his mentor, the mighty magician Daelon. Explore the fantasy lands of the Far Reaches and retrieve three of the five pieces of the ancient relic called The Hand of Mobus. Talk to a variety of characters, collect objects and solve adventure type problems and puzzles. Kingdom: Far Reaches features mouse control, video animations, cartoon-like graphics, an in-game travel map and original music which can be turned off if desired.

Mindshadow

Commodore Amiga - 1985

At the beginning of Mindshadow you find yourself on a lonely beach in a lifeless hut. With a headache and no memory. The object of the game is to completely regain your memory. As you progress in the game a word or phrase will trigger memories of the past. Like most adventure games the fun of the game is centered on discovery of you and your surroundings.

Mindshadow

Atari 800 - 1985

You find yourself lost in the middle of nowhere. In the middle of a mystery. Who are you? Where will you go? What will you do? London. Luxembourg. Across oceans and continents. You struggle for answers. For your identity. And the faceless betrayer who left you to perish. Deception abounds. As do twisted traps and devious characters. But a wise, legendary bird named "Condor" helps in the worst of times. This brilliantly wrought mystery echoes with intricate challenges and unexpected reversals. Yet skillfully, it speaks to you in direct, simple prose. And its greatly expanded vocabulary allows...

Mindshadow

Atari ST - Released - 1986

Neuromancer

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1989

Based on the cyberpunk novel by William Gibson. In a grimy future, you play Case, a cyberspace cowboy who finds himself broke in Chiba City. Find yourself a laptop and the right software for it so you can hack into databases around the city to regain your access to cyberspace. Buy and upgrade brain implant chips to augment your computer skills, and sell your body parts to afford new technologies. When you get to cyberspace, you'll take on the nasty AIs that guard the most important databases. Within all this information is the bizarre secret of this world of inbred corporations.

Neuromancer

Apple II - August 25, 1988

Neuromancer is an adventure video game developed by Interplay Productions and published by Mediagenic (a brand name that Activision was also known by). It was released in 1988 for the Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS. It was loosely based on William Gibson's 1984 novel of the same name and set within both the fictional "real world" and the extensively realized and detailed world of cyberspace. It has a a soundtrack based on the Devo song "Some Things Never Change" from their album "Total Devo". The gaming rights at the time were owned by Timothy Leary, who brought the...

Out of This World

3DO Interactive Multiplayer - Released - June 24, 1994

Prepare to leap past traditional computer entertainment, as Out Of This World brings the world of cinema to the action/adventure game. More than two years in development, Out of This World's cinematic zooms, pans, close-ups and scaling create motion picture-style effects on your living room screen. Its amazing polygonal graphics system brings each character to life in fluid rotoscoped animation. And its digitized hand-painted backgrounds, new sound effects, and phenomenal music score created specifically for the 3DO system create the ultimate interactive, real-time experience. As a brilliant...

Out of This World

Apple IIGS - Released - 1992

Another World, also known as Out of This World in North America, is a 1991 cinematic platformer action-adventure game designed by Éric Chahi and published by Delphine Software. The game tells a story of Lester, a young scientist who, as a result of an experiment gone wrong, finds himself on a dangerous alien world where he is forced to fight for his survival. Another World was developed by Chahi alone over a period of about two years, with help with the soundtrack from Jean-François Freitas. Chahi developed his own game engine, completing all the game's art and animations in vector form to...

Out of This World

Sega Genesis - Released - March 1, 1993

How do you get back to where you came from when you have no idea where you are? There it is-the particle accelerator you've invented. You are so intent on testing it, you don't even notice the crackling outside of a not-so-distant electrical storm. Before you can say snap, crackle, pop, a lightning bolt slams through you and the accelerator with deadly accuracy. When you finally come to, you have no idea where you are. Are you being watched? Is this place home? In order to survive, you'll need to dodge, outwit and overcome deadly alien monsters and blood-sucking leeches who think you're a...

Prehistorik Man

Nintendo DS - Released - February 15, 2010

A fast-paced action platformer, packed full of special missions. Hundreds of secret areas hidden throughout 22 breathtaking levels. A large arsenal of weapons. Various different vehicles to use including hang-gliders, pogo-sticks, rafts and stone wheels. Huge, stunning end of level bosses to battle, including the terrible guardian of the graveyard.

Red Asphalt

Sony Playstation - Released - January 10, 1998

Red Asphalt incorporates both racing elements and combat. Using a skillful combination of both, your objective is to overcome your opponents and face off against Draenek in the Arena of Death -- the fifth and final world. There are 24 tracks in all, spanning apocalyptic city streets and other futuristic settings. Before your dangerous journey begins, you'll need to choose one of six different characters to play as. Each comes with three varying abilities; the driving skill affects a character's handling ability and top speed, tactical affects weapon lock-on times and aggression is that...

RoboCop Versus The Terminator

Nintendo Entertainment System - Unreleased

RoboCop Versus The Terminator is a cancelled NES game loosely based on the 1992 comic book miniseries of the same name. In the future, human soldiers of John Connor's resistance force against the machines are fighting a losing war against Skynet and its robot forces. Discovering that one of the foundation technologies for Skynet is the cybernetics technology used in the creation of cyborg police officer RoboCop, Flo, a resistance soldier, is sent back in time to destroy RoboCop and stop Skynet from being built. However, Skynet learns of the time travel attempt and sends Terminators to stop...

RoboCop Versus The Terminator

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - November 1, 1993

As Robocop--both the unwitting agent of humankind's destruction and its last possible champion--you must travel across time into a savage future ruled by the mechanical forces of Skynet. From war-torn modern Detroit, to the mean streets of Delta City, and on to the bone-strewn bunkers of post-apocalypse L.A., you'll face attack from every angle, every moment. An unwavering army of Terminators, robotic dogs, spiders, Endoskeletons and a relentless arsenal of automated weapons await you in this veritable nightmare on earth. To destroy this enemy, free its hostages and finally pierce the...

Run Like Hell: Hunt or Be Hunted

Microsoft Xbox - Released - September 27, 2002

Run Like Hell (also known as RLH) is a third-person shooter video game designed by Digital Mayhem and released by Interplay for the PlayStation 2 in late 2002 and for Xbox in early 2003. Run Like Hell is set on a space station in the distant future. It features the voice talents of Lance Henriksen, Thomas F. Wilson, Clancy Brown, Kate Mulgrew, Michael Ironside and Brad Dourif. The game also features the music of Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin, including an exclusive music video of their song "Polyamorous". The later Xbox version includes one new level and several new alien...

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - February 1, 1992

When a big mistake in the warp experiment tears a hole in the fabric of space, the original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise must take the damaged ship back to the scene of the accident. Blast through four stunning levels as Captain James Kirk, commanding the likes of Mr. Spock, Scotty, Chekov, Uhura, and Sulu. Use photon torpedoes, tricorders, hand phasers, transporters, and more, as you explore vast planets and encounter new species. Packed with familiar faces like Dr. McCoy, the infamous Harry Mudd, and others, the game uses actual dialogue and stories from the fabled television series to...

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary: Enhanced CD-ROM

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1994

Piloting the U.S.S. Enterprise is a thrill in itself. But now the actual voices of William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei and Walter Koenig will make your adventure truly out of this world. As Captain Kirk, you'll control phasers, photon torpedoes, shields and communications. Plus, you'll test your intergalactic problem-solving savvy during eight separate space and ground missions in stunning 3-D alien worlds. This CD version features the actual voices of the cast of the original TV series.

Star Trek: Judgment Rites

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1996

Judgment Rites is the successor of the Star Trek: 25th Anniversary. The game adds eight new missions, and is almost identical to its predecessor in terms of graphics, sounds and gameplay. The Limited CD-ROM Collector's Edition contains: enhanced CD-ROM version (with voice-acting) of the original Judgment Rites bonus disc featuring never before published interviews of Gene Roddenberry and Leonard Nimoy plus a video clip showing the making of the Judgment Rites video cassette containing two episodes from the original series Star Trek: Judgment Rites badge Later digital release of this...

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1997

Getting into Starfleet involves passing a knowledge exam, and also demonstrating your space combat and command skills. It is this side of the Academy which features in this game. You play aspiring captain David Forester, backed by a wealthy and friendly crew: Sturek, M'Giia, Robin Brady and Corin. The action is similar in style to TIE Fighter, with the action viewed form your cockpit and full flight dynamics in action. Missions include taking on Klingons and Romulans, and dealing with a Vanguard rebellion from within. Before every mission, the briefing is given to you in a lecture style...

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Starship Bridge Simulator

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - January 31, 1995

It's high tension at the Klingon Neutral Zone. You must get past the blockage and deliver supplies to the Federation colonists on a planet claimed by the Klingon Empire. One false move could lead to war and even millions of causalities. Your reputation at the Academy is at stake. Star Trek®: Starfleet Academy, The Bridge Simulator has over 15 simulated missions in the final frontier. Command five different starships, from science vessels to Constitution-class heavy cruisers on a variety of missions ranging from scientific research...to diplomacy...to battle. Star Trek®: Starfleet Academy™,...

Star Trek: Starfleet Command

Windows - August 11, 1999

This is a tactical Star Trek fans dream come true. In Star Trek: Starfleet Command, create your own character in the Star Trek universe and follow out a dynamic campaign with your own ship.

Swords and Serpents

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - August 1, 1990

Step into a new world of gaming, where you not only play, you become. Embark on a quest to slay the evil serpent lurking in the inner most depths of the dungeon. Create a mighty band of adventurers, each having unique powers: A fearless warrior, a cunning thief, a wizard with mystical powers, and an enchanting mystic. While fighting skills are vital, Swords and Serpents will stretch your mind and your imagination. As you explore the dungeons, searching for the trappings of the legendary Ruby Warrior, you'll confront challenges and decisions at every turn. Will you fight? Will you run? Which of...

Tales of the Unknown: Volume I: The Bard's Tale

Commodore Amiga - Released - 1986

The small country town Skara Brae was enjoying a peaceful life, until an evil wizard known as Mangar the Dark appeared. Monsters have invaded the town, terrorizing its inhabitants. Mangar cast the spell of Eternal Winter on the surroundings, isolating Skara Brae from any possible help. Guards that were entrusted with the task of protecting the town have disappeared within one night. Only a party of brave adventurers can save Skara Brae and defeat Mangar. The Bard's Tale is a fantasy role-playing game similar to Wizardry games, with first-person exploration of pseudo-3D maze-like...

Tass Times in Tonetown

Commodore Amiga - 1986

Your grandfather has invented a device which makes real everything he can see in his dream. All the strange places and creatures he can dream about really exist in an alternate reality. One of those creatures, named Franklin Snarl, traveled through the device to our reality and kidnapped Gramps, teleporting him into the crazy world of Tonetown. He hopes that Gramps will always remain asleep, which assures Snarl's own existence! Now it's up to you, the hero of the game to travel to the alternate dimension of Tonetown and to rescue your grandfather. You interact with the environment by either...

Tass Times in Tonetown

Apple Mac OS - Released - 1986

Total Recall

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - March 1, 1991

Based on the 1990 Schwarzenegger film of the same name, Total Recall for the NES generally adheres to the movie's plot across its nine levels. Unlike the various PC iterations, this title was created by Interplay and published by Acclaim. Players control Doug Quaid as he platform hops across Earth and Mars in search of his stolen memories and the responsible parties. A collection of police, soldiers, and creatures will try to stop him. Quaid's default attack is a strong punch, though guns can be knocked away from some guards and picked up for use. Cutscenes between certain levels tell the...

Track Meet

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - January 1, 1991

Track Meet offers players seven different Olympic-style competitions to compete in. Competitions include a 100 meter sprint, Hurdles, Javelin Throw, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Discus Throw, and Weight Lifting. Players have to compete with five different competitors in each event in order to win the world championship. Each competitor has different strengths and weaknesses and each have their own way in how they compete in each event. Each event awards the player points based on how well they performed. The goal is to have more points then your opponent after all the events are completed. The...