S.C.A.T.
I’ve seen my share of ridiculous video game titles but this one is probably the most tragic. Although S.C.A.T. is an acronym and more than likely flew over the heads of 80s youth someone had to have known what it...
Tag: Natsume
Dragon Fighter
Developer: Natsume Publisher: Sofel Release: 01/92 Genre: Action Every system has its share of games that fly under the radar. Most of the time these games are terrible; there is a reason no one remembers crap like Chubby...
Pocky & Rocky
The cute em up genre never quite took hold in America like it did in Japan. This sub genre of the traditional shooter changes space ships and shirtless commandos for a bright and cheery aesthetic. They were no less intense,...
Shadow of the Ninja
Developer: Natsume Publisher: Natsume Released: 1990 Genre: Action Ninja Gaiden was a seminal part of the NES library and a revered classic. Like Castlevania before it Ninja Gaiden’s action and pacing were completely unique in its gen...
Shatterhand
Developer: Natsume Publisher: Jaleco Released: 1991 Genre: Action One of the biggest regrets from my childhood is that I moved on from the NES earlier than I should have. With Genesis hitting its stride and the SNES on the market...
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
It still blows my mind that there are fans out there that are not aware that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is based on a long running Japanese series. Even I put two and two together years ago. In the US...
Abadox: the Deadly Inner War
Developer: Natsume Publisher: Milton Bradley Released: 1990 Genre: Shooter Abadox is like an alternate reality version of Life Force by another publisher. At times it is so similar I wonder how Natsume avoided criminal charges. That f...
Mitsume ga Tooru
Developer: Natsume Publisher: Tomy Released: July 17, 1992 Genre: Platformer Capcom, Konami, and to a lesser extent Sunsoft are revered for putting out legendary NES titles. Their reputations are wholly deserved as some of the fondest N...