Tag: 1996

Legend of Oasis
January 29, 2020 No Responses

Legend of Oasis

Developer: Ancient     Publisher: Sega     Released: 1996     Genre: Action Rpg     Platform: Saturn Beyond Oasis was an unexpected surprise at the end of the Genesis’ life.  Action Rpgs were rare on the system so to receive an excellent one so late in...
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Star Wars – Shadows of the Empire
June 21, 2019 No Responses

Star Wars – Shadows of the Empire

It’s hard to express just how big of a deal Shadows of the Empire was back in 1996.  Even though we were years removed from the original trilogy Star Wars was still one of the most popular properties around.  So...
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Panzer Dragoon Zwei
February 18, 2019 No Responses

Panzer Dragoon Zwei

Developer: Team Andromeda     Publisher: Sega     Released: 1996     Genre: Rail Shooter The early launch of the Saturn was devastating not just for retailers but also for gamers.  Fans were left with few options as most games weren’t ready unti...
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Nights into Dreams
November 19, 2018 2 Responses

Nights into Dreams

Heading into the 32-bit generation Sonic the Hedgehog was riding a wave of popularity.  With Super Mario 64 on the horizon and the PlayStation getting its own mascot in the form of Crash Bandicoot everyone naturally expected Sonic would lead...
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Spriggan Powered
April 27, 2018 No Responses

Spriggan Powered

Developer: Micronics     Publisher: Naxat Soft    Released: July 26, 1996     Genre: Shooter Spriggan Powered is a game that I discovered through the magic of emulation.  While I devoured any and all gaming publications growing up they could only co...
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Mega Man X3
March 9, 2018 No Responses

Mega Man X3

Developer: Capcom    Publisher: Capcom    Release: 01/96   Genre: Action Mega Man X3, like many of Capcom’s late SNES titles, was an interesting release. After misreading the market and ending up with surplus copies of Super Street Fighter II they wer...
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Incantation
July 7, 2017 2 Responses

Incantation

Eventually all good video game platforms take that long walk into the sunset as a new generation begins.  While it is sad to leave them behind for a shiny new toy you also get some classic games in those last...
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Contra: Legacy of War
June 14, 2017 No Responses

Contra: Legacy of War

Coming off the back of Hard Corps Contra enjoyed a new wave of popularity and quality.  That game was one of the best action games of that era and raised the bar for its genre.  Going into the 32-bit era...
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Wave Race 64
May 19, 2017 one Response

Wave Race 64

Developer: Nintendo     Publisher: Nintendo     Released: 1996     Genre: Racing Every new console has one or two titles designed to showcase the new hardware.  The NES had Super Mario Brothers, the PlayStation 2 had Tekken Tag Tournament and the ...
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Arabian Nights: Sabaku no Seirei Ou
March 29, 2017 No Responses

Arabian Nights: Sabaku no Seirei Ou

Developer: Pandora Box     Publisher: Takara     Released: June 14, 1996     Genre: RPG The Magic of Scheherezade is not only my favorite 8-bit RPG but also one of my favorite NES games of all time. Part of that is comes from its...
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