Tag: 1988

When I look back on my childhood I still can’t believe I was allowed to watch R-rated movies like Predator and the Running Man in the theater.  I guess no one cared about the children in the 80s as we...

Buying new games when you are young is akin to a religious experience.  For most children new games were a rarity, usually relegated to birthdays and the occasional holiday.  Your mind is racing as you consider what game you’ll buy...

R.C. Pro Am is a strange one when it comes to my memories of it.  I both love and hate the game for numerous reasons.  As one of the first isometric racing games it immediately stood out. R.C. Pro Am...

There are few games that have frustrated me as much as Track & Field II.  I absolutely adored the original Track & Field despite its simplicity because it was easy to pick up and play.  At its core it was...

Captain Silver is a game that I probably saw in some old magazine I’ve long since forgotten.  While it was originally released in the arcade I never saw it there.  The only home port in the US came for the...

I honestly do not know when my obsession with Adventure Island began.  Maybe it was the name; and island full of adventure sounds like the greatest thing in the world.  I was 8 years old, give me a break.  It...

Developer: Konami     Publisher: Konami     Released: October 1988    Genre: Action Jackal was a game that I had to warm up to. By the time Jackal came out I was familiar with the name Konami and knew to expect quality. But...

Developer: Konami    Publisher: Konami    Release: 12/88    Genre: Action Castlevania was an undeniable success. As one of the earliest third party games for the NES it immediately stood out with its darker theme, nuanced gameplay, and especially its v...

I have a special hatred for Mickey Mousecapade.  Growing up when new games were a rarity borrowing games from friends was the only way to play new releases.  Just picture it: you’ve been playing nothing but Legendary Wings for months. ...