Fantasy Zone

Fantasy Zone

Developer: Bits Laboratory    Publisher: NEC    Released: 1989     Genre:: Shooter I’ve loved most of Sega’s major arcade games dating back to the late 80s but the two that I have the least attachment to are Hang-On and Fantasy Zone....
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The Rocketeer

The Rocketeer

Developer: Ironwind Software    Publisher: Bandai     Released: May 1991     Genre: Action The Rocketeer was the summer blockbuster for me back in 1991. Like Dick Tracy the marketing blitz was huge and it was everywhere, on T-shirts, toys, endorsement...
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Super Bonk

Super Bonk

Developer: A.I. Co, Ltd.     Publisher: Hudson Soft     Released: June 1994     Genre: Platformer For as much as we associate Bonk with the Turbo Grafx-16 as its mascot in reality the series was always the property of Hudson. The possibility was...
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Keio Flying Squadron

Keio Flying Squadron

Developer: Victor Entertainment     Publisher: JVC     Released: 1994    Genre: Shooter Keio Flying Squadron is an odd game. This is the type of title that would typically stay in Japan as its humor and theme are completely foreign to westerners....
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R.C. Pro Am II

R.C. Pro Am II

Developer: Rare     Publisher: Tradewest     Released: December 11, 1992     Genre: Racing R.C. Pro Am is a game that I have a love/hate relationship with. The controls and overall feel of the game is great. But the insane rubberband AI completely.....
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Tiger Road

Tiger Road

Developer: Capcom     Publisher: NEC     Released: 1990    Genre: Action As an early adopter of the Turbo Grafx-16 the pickings were slim initially. After the launch period releases were sporadic and unless you liked sports or shooters you were screw...
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Animaniacs

Animaniacs

Developer: Konami     Publisher: Konami     Released: 1994     Genre: Platformer Animaniacs was a strange property. It was created as a variety show featuring an extended cast of characters it was genuinely funny for both kids and adults. Not all o...
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The Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants

The Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants

Developer: Imagineering Co.     Publisher: Acclaim     Released: February 1991     Genre: Platformer The Simpsons license has a long and storied history within the video game industry. Sadly most of it is bad. You can place the blame on Acclaim, wh...
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Breath of Fire

Breath of Fire

Developer: Capcom     Publisher: Square Soft    Released: August 10, 1994    Genre: RPG Capcom is one of the most versatile developers in the world. From platformers to shooters and fighting games in their heyday they covered nearly every genre. The...
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Arcade Gears – Three Wonders

Arcade Gears – Three Wonders

Developer: Capcom    Publisher: Xing Entertainment    Released: April 2, 1998    Genre: Compilation I loved Capcom’s Three Wonders in the arcade. Released before the fighting game boom would take over the arcade it offered three enjoyable titles in one...
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