Tag: 1989

Developer: Compile   Publisher: Toho    Release: 10/89   Genre: Action Godzilla and the various other Tokusatsu shows that were brought to America in the 70s and 80s is an indelible part of my childhood. Sure I eventually learned that it...

Developer: Unknown    Publisher: LJN    Release: 12/89    Genre: Action Take a trip down memory lane with me. Imagine being 10 years old in 1990 with a cool $50 in Birthday money burning in your pocket. The video game aisle in Toys...

Developer: Falcom    Publisher: Broderbund    Release: 04/89   Genre: Action Like many I looked forward to Birthdays and Christmas for potential new video games. I was a little more fortunate in that I had older brothers who bought games year round...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Developer: Namco   Publisher: NEC    Released: November 1989    Genre: Shooter Galaga, like many of its classic brethren, is as perfect a game as you can make. The simple alien blasting formula was addicting and gamers lined up to...

Developer: Advance Communication Company   Publisher: Bandai   Release: 04/89  Genre: Action Oh boy, this game. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most reviled games in the NES library and with good reason. It is every bit as...