The Uncanny X-Men

The Uncanny X-Men

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...
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The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

Developer: Atlus     Publisher: LJN     Released: 1987     Genre: Action The Karate Kid was a humongous hit in the 80s. For many of us youngins at the time it was our first exposure to karate and we thought it was the coolest...
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The Punisher (NES)

The Punisher (NES)

Developer: Beam Software    Publisher: LJN     Released: November 1990     Genre: Rail Shooter We are currently living in a renaissance period where not only are comic book movies being released regularly but they are actually pretty damn good.  The...
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A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Developer: Rare     Publisher: LJN     Released: October 1990      Genre: Action I don’t envy the developers of A Nightmare on Elm Street.  The flicks were known for being gory slash fests and Freddy Krueger carried them due to his personality....
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Wolverine

Wolverine

I’ll give it to Software Creations, they certainly tried with their licensed superhero games.  Unlike the typical LJN trash they at least got some elements of their respective license correct and you can tell the developers were at least aware...
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Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Developer: Beam Software    Publisher: LJN    Release: 09/89    Genre: Action Adventure Back to the Future is legendary as one of the worst NES games of all time. Volumes have been written about just how bad it truly is. And all of...
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Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade’s Revenge

Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade’s Revenge

Developer: Software Creations     Publisher: LJN    Released: 1992    Genre: Action I remember really looking forward to Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade’s Revenge. That may sound strange but hear me out. I was a huge fan of Spider and his Amazin...
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Jaws

Jaws

It’s hard to remember now but Jaws was a theatrical phenomenon along the lines of Star Wars and Indiana Jones.  The movie preyed on everyone’s fear of the ocean’s depths and was thrilling.  It was also both terrifying and hilarious...
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