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Gradius Gaiden

This entry is part 8 of 17 in the series Gradius

Gradius Gaiden is the perfect example of how to evolve a series. Graphically, it does to Gradius what Symphony of

Space Harrier II

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Space Harrier

Space Harrier II was one of the first titles for both the Mega Drive and Sega Genesis when released in their

Ninja Warriors, The

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Ninja Warriors

Back in 1986, the suits at Taito had an innovative idea – what if they took three arcade monitors and

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

This entry is part 5 of 19 in the series Ys

After the release of Ys V, Falcom slowed down on original game production. Much of their time seemed to be spent

Space Manbow

Space Manbow is the most beautiful 8-bit shooter in existence. While it started off as a port of the arcade

Space Quest III

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Space Quest

Space Quest III begins right where its predecessor left off, with Roger floating around space in hypersleep. As luck would

Axelay

When it came to shoot-em-ups, many developers shirked the SNES in favor of the PC Engine or Mega Drive. The

Space Quest II

This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series Space Quest

It seems like Roger just can’t catch a break. Ever after saving the galaxy from the Sariens, he’s once again

Xexex

Released in 1991, Xexex (pronounced “zeks-zeks”) is perhaps the ultimate Konami shooter, a culmination of the craft they had honed

Space Quest I

This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series Space Quest

When Sierra released King’s Quest in 1984, it took the computer gaming world by storm. Sierra then branched out by

Getsu Fuuma Den

    A quick look at Getsu Fuuma Den (also known as Getsu Fuumaden, Getsufu Maden, or any other similar translation, and

UFO Senshi Yoko-chan

Teddy Boy Blues isn’t the only Sega game to feature a Japanese idol. Vic Tokai’s UFO Senshi Yoko-chan (“UFO Warrior Yoko-chan”)

Kenseiden

You could get away with calling Sega’s Kenseiden “Castlevania in feudal Japan” and simply call it a day. That wouldn’t be wrong, because

Manhunter 2: San Francisco

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Manhunter

The second installment picks up where its predecessor left off – you’ve commandeered an Orb aircraft and have chased your

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