July 2017 – Classic-Games.net

July 31, 2017 No Responses

Abadox: the Deadly Inner War

Developer: Natsume Publisher: Milton Bradley Released: 1990 Genre: Shooter Abadox is like an alternate reality version of Life Force by another publisher. At times it is so similar I wonder how Natsume avoided criminal charges. That fact can’t be avoided. ...

July 28, 2017 one Response

Soul Blazer

Developer: Quintet Publisher: Enix Released: 1992 Genre: Action RPG I really miss Quintet. As one of the earliest SNES developers they left a huge mark on gamers with Actraiser. I’m sure like myself that was one of the first SNES...

July 26, 2017 No Responses

Shadow Dancer

The Revenge of Shinobi was a significant release for the Genesis as one of its first major new releases. Between the nuanced gameplay and fantastic production values it was incredible and of course everyone wanted a sequel. That game would...

July 24, 2017 one Response

Heavy Barrel

These days I am not one for multiplayer in most forms. While the majority of the gaming population moves from one multiplayer shooter to the next or enjoys coop gameplay I could care less. It is ironic for a number...

July 21, 2017 No Responses

Legendary Axe

Developer: Victor Musical Industries Publisher: NEC Released: 09/89 Genre: Action Back in the day with new console launches the pack-in title was usually the flagship game. In most cases it would show off a new system’s technical prowess first an...

July 19, 2017 No Responses

M.U.S.H.A.

Developer: Compile Publisher: Seismic Release: 02/91 Genre: Shooter Ah yes, the game with the ridiculous acronym. M.U.S.H.A, or Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor is one of the greatest games for the Genesis. I love low profile games like...

July 17, 2017 3 Responses

Ghosts ‘n Goblins

Developer: Micronics Publisher: Capcom Released: November 1, 1986 Genre: Action Looking back on my childhood I remember just how much patience I had. When you are young and new video games are a rare gift you will put up...

July 14, 2017 3 Responses

F-Zero

For as much as I like racing games I will admit that most of the 8-bit titles in the genre did nothing for me. There were valiant attempts that were fun like R.C. Pro Am and Micro Machines but the...

July 12, 2017 No Responses

Magical Chase

Developer: Quest Publisher: TTI Released: 1993 Genre: Shooter At this point Magical Chase has become something of a legend within the video game industry. You simply cannot talk about it without mentioning the ridiculous prices it comm...

July 10, 2017 No Responses

Life Force

I along with millions of kids always assumed that Life Force was the sequel to Gradius. It came a year later, featured an identical power-up system and even starred the same ship. And Konami certainly positioned it as such. But...

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