Little Nemo: the Dream Master

Little Nemo: the Dream Master

I was always interested in Little Nemo when I was young.  The comic book advertisements made it seem like the coolest game in the world to my nine year old self.  But it somehow managed to elude me, much like...
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Super Buster Bros.

Super Buster Bros.

Developer: Capcom     Publisher: Capcom     Released: October 31, 1992     Genre: Action Sometimes I am my own worst enemy.  By the time the 16-bit era was in full swing I had begun to develop my own tastes.  I knew the genres I...
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Section Z

Section Z

Developer: Capcom     Publisher: Capcom     Released: 1987     Genre: Shooter As I revisit the games of my childhood I am often surprised how well certain games have held up. Obviously the Legend of Zelda still holds up today but lesser known title...
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U.N. Squadron

U.N. Squadron

Developer: Capcom     Publisher: Capcom     Released: 1991     Genre: Shooter With the advent of 16-bit consoles came a slew of arcade ports that were all but impossible on older hardware.  Although I frequented the arcade on a regular basis it wa...
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Titan Warriors

Titan Warriors

Developer: Capcom      Publisher: Capcom      Released: Cancelled      Genre: Shooter      Platform: NES As much I liked Capcom’s NES output I have to admit their shooter lineup for the system was weak.  Legendary Wings was the only game...
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The Punisher

The Punisher

Developer: Sculptured Software      Publisher: Capcom      Released: 1994      Genre: Beat ’em up      Platform: Genesis Of the many beat em ups that graced the arcade the Punisher was one of my favorites.  It might be because I am a...
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Trojan

Trojan

Developer: Capcom      Publisher: Capcom      Released: 1987      Genre: Action      Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Capcom did not get off to a good start with their NES games.  1942 is a disaster of a video game that should be stu...
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Gargoyle’s Quest 2

Gargoyle’s Quest 2

I was not much of a handheld gamer growing up.  Money was tight and the choice between buying more games for the console I owned and a handheld was an easy one.  But that doesn’t mean I didn’t have serious...
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TaleSpin

TaleSpin

They can’t all be winners.  I absolutely love the TaleSpin cartoon.  It had a different flavor from the rest of the Disney afternoon lineup and was truly unique with its art deco design.  Coming off the back of a string...
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Gun Smoke

Gun Smoke

I remember my anticipation for Gun Smoke.  It was the winter of 1988 and my best friend received it for Christmas.  Unfortunately a snowstorm meant I was stuck in the house for days waiting eagerly.  It’s not that I had...
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