The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates

The Jetsons: Invasion of the Planet Pirates

Developer: Sting   Publisher: Taito    Release: 06/94   Genre: Platformer Taito did an amazing job creating good platformers around the Hanna Barbera properties during the 8 and 16-bit eras. I freely admit I had low expectations for these games yet...
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Annet Futatabi

Annet Futatabi

Developer: Wolf Team   Publisher: Wolf Team    Release: 03/30/93   Genre: Beat em up Annet Futatabi is a game I longed for after seeing it in a random issue of EGM. The idea of two separate video game characters starring...
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Phantom Fighter

Phantom Fighter

Developer: Marionette   Publisher: FCI   Release: 04/90  Genre: Action Phantom Fighter is a game that I was mildly interested in renting but never brave enough to take the plunge. The box art looks extremely cool; who can say no to...
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1943 Kai

1943 Kai

Developer: Naxat Soft    Publisher: Naxat Soft    Release: 03/22/91   Genre: Shooter I really enjoyed 1943 on the NES. After the disaster that was 1942 I did not expect much its sequel. But Capcom wisely took the game in...
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Batman Returns (Sega CD)

Batman Returns (Sega CD)

Developer: Malibu Interactive    Publisher: Sega    Release: 05/19/93   Genre: Action Batman Returns is one of the most interesting movie licensed games of the 16-bit era. Like Aladdin it hit many platforms with each one being unique. But Batman’s reac...
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Swamp Thing

Swamp Thing

Developer: Imagineering   Publisher: THQ   Release: 12/92    Genre: Platformer Looking back it is odd how Swamp Thing had a spike in popularity. Many writers did astounding work on the Vertigo series but I cannot imagine it was a...
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Super Ninja Boy

Super Ninja Boy

Developer: Culture Brain    Publisher: Culture Brain    Release: 04/93   Genre: Action RPG I was late getting around to Little Ninja Bros. on the NES. It was a game I always meant to get around to but never did. But despite...
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Metal Stoker

Metal Stoker

Developer: Sankindo   Publisher: Face   Release: 07/12/91   Genre: Shooter This one has been a long time coming. I have been interested in Metal Stoker for a long time. The box art is striking and almost gives off the...
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Smash T.V.

Smash T.V.

Developer: Beam Software    Publisher: Acclaim    Release: 09/91   Genre: Action Smash T.V. is up there as one of the arcade games I spent the most money on. As a dumb 10-year old I was too stupid to realize it...
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Power Moves

Power Moves

Developer: System Vision   Publisher: Kaneko    Release: 01/93   Genre: Action Ah yes, Power Moves. If you grew up in the 90’s chances are you saw the striking ad of a man getting punched and his face exploding in...
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