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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

Manhunter: New York

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Manhunter

Sierra’s Manhunter series is saddled with an unfortunately generic name – it is not related to the Hannibal Lecter novel

Black Cauldron, The

The Black Cauldron seems to be one of the few animated films Disney wants to forget. Based on the Chronicles of

Golden Axe III

This entry is part 3 of 9 in the series Golden Axe

The third console Golden Axe is largely considered to be a disappointment. The biggest reason is that gamers wanted a

Golden Axe

This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series Golden Axe

The Golden Axe series was created by Makoto Uchida (Altered Beast, Dynamite Cop). It’s a barbarian themed beat-em-up that’s heavily

Jigoku no Renshuu Mondai

The premise of Jigoku no Renshuu Mondai (the official English translation is “Exercises in the Hell”) by Humming Bird Soft is nothing

Hi no Tori Hououhen

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Hi No Tori

The MSX2 game from Konami is loosely similar in concept to the Famicom game, but now it’s an overhead shoot-em-up.

Flinthook

Tribute Games is an outfit that’s known for both their fantastic 2D artwork and their ambitious approach to game design.

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