Crack Down
Over the years what I’ve come to appreciate most about the Genesis library is its large range of arcade ports. More specifically Sega arcade ports. I don’t think most of us truly understand just how deep their arcade library is. ...
Tag: 1990
Ninja Gaiden II – the Dark Sword of Chaos
As much as it frustrated me Ninja Gaiden is still one of my favorite NES games ever. I wouldn’t have dumped hundreds of hours mastering it just to reach its fantastic conclusion otherwise. Back in the 80s video game release...
Golden Axe II
Among the early Sega Genesis launch lineup Golden Axe has probably held up the best. Altered Beast was the flagship title but outside of its presentation the game was average. I like Thunder Force 2 but half of that game...
Double Dragon II – the Revenge
Developer: Technos Japan Publisher: Acclaim Released: 01/90 Genre: Beat em up It’s interesting to look back on the NES library and compare the games that were different from their arcade counterpart. Bionic Commando was a terrible game in t...
Rastan Saga II
I really enjoyed the Master System version of Rastan as it was a genre that was almost non-existent on the NES. I guess the closest comparison would be that Conan game and the less said about it the better. Although...
Chase H.Q.
Sometimes the simplest ideas hit big. Chase H.Q. is basically Outrun gussied up with a cops and robbers theme. Except instead of pulling them over you instead ram into criminals to cause a fiery wreck that would kill the suspect...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II – the Arcade Game
Next to Turtles in Time and Street Fighter 2 I can safely say that there isn’t another arcade game I’ve pumped more quarters in than Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was lucky enough to have a cabinet in a...
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...
Super C
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release: 04/90 Genre: Action It is funny when I look back on my initial impression of Super C. Don’t get me wrong I knew it was great but I did not think it was anything...
Psycho Chaser
The Turbo Grafx was a decent console in the US but had a fantastic library in Japan. Almost every console has hidden gems that were left in Japan but next to the Saturn the PC Engine is the worst offender...