“Your Mind is Your Only Weapon”? That’s a terrible slogan. This doesn’t look good. Or like anything at all. PLAYERS: 1-2 alternating PUBLISHER: Taito DEVELOPER: Novotrade GENRE: Arcade/Puzzle RELEASE DATE: January 1991 Qix are not part of this complete breakfast, but they are pronounced ‘Kix’ (not Qu-ix) so … Continue reading #498 – Qix
#497 – Q*bert
Q*bert, what won’t you say? The calm before the storm. PLAYERS: 1-2 alternating PUBLISHER: Ultra Games DEVELOPER: Konami GENRE: Arcade/puzzle RELEASE DATE: February 1989 I’m a mid-Eighties baby, so I never touched a lot of the classic arcade-era games like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Galaga until they were … Continue reading #497 – Q*bert
#496 – Pyramid
That’s one sassy necklace she has there. Even the golden cat thinks so. This is about as good as it’s getting. Pyramid only helps Pyramid. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: American Video Entertainment DEVELOPER: Sachen GENRE: Puzzle RELEASE DATE: 1992 But… but… I already reviewed this game. Like Puzzle, Pyramid … Continue reading #496 – Pyramid
#495 – Puzznic
Not completely enthralled? Just you wait. Simple looking, perhaps, but those red triangles mean business. This is Puzznic‘s good friend, Gravnic. Please don’t exclude him because he’s different. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Taito DEVELOPER: Taito GENRE: Puzzle RELEASE DATE: November 1990 A Puzznic Smoothie sounds like … Continue reading #495 – Puzznic
#494 – Puzzle
Hey! That’s not where a tiger’s mouth goes. I did this all by myself! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: American Video Entertainment DEVELOPER: American Video Entertainment GENRE: Uh… puzzle. RELEASE DATE: 1990 If you’ve been following the blog since last September or so, Puzzle might seem vaguely familiar. I actually … Continue reading #494 – Puzzle
#493 – Puss ‘N Boots: Pero’s Great Adventure
Doesn’t this look awesome? The kid in me is swooning. Best face ever. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Electro Brain DEVELOPER: Shouei GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: June 1990 I’m not sure how great Pero’s adventure is, but it is all-encompassing. From Arabia to the West to New York to somewhere … Continue reading #493 – Puss ‘N Boots: Pero’s Great Adventure
#492 – The Punisher
Never shoot on an upset stomach. Hitman just took his last ride. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Beam Software GENRE: Shooter RELEASE DATE: November 1990 Frank Castle has walked a hard road. Vietnam tours are grueling enough, but finding your family murdered would put any man over the … Continue reading #492 – The Punisher
#491 – Pro Wrestling
One of the best, most hilarious black box covers. Say it ain’t so, Starman! PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: Nintendo GENRE: Sports RELEASE DATE: March 1987 Nintendo covered just about every sport on the NES. From ice hockey to baseball to tennis to football to soccer, and … Continue reading #491 – Pro Wrestling
#490 – Pro Sports Hockey
The sport of bloody, toothless kings! Pipe down in there, #32! PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: TOSE GENRE: Sports RELEASE DATE: November 1993 If you’re a hockey aficionado or if you just like beating people up atop sheets of ice, Pro Sport Hockey has you covered!… for … Continue reading #490 – Pro Sports Hockey
#489 – Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
Will you heed the call of the Salad Kingdom? He sure is! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Hudson DEVELOPER: Hudson GENRE: Adventure RELEASE DATE: February 1991 An overflowing bowl of salad makes the night come alive with freshness, but don’t tell Sir Cucumber I said that! Princess Tomato is a … Continue reading #489 – Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom
#488 – Prince of Persia
Not my prince… This screenshot proudly brought to you by Questicle.net! I have ten more just like ’em. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Virgin Interactive DEVELOPER: MotiveTime GENRE: Adventure RELEASE DATE: November 1992 Prince of Persia may have been a quality Apple II game – “groundbreaking,” “innovative,” and other high-falutin’ … Continue reading #488 – Prince of Persia
#487 – Predator
Imagine renting this at Blockbuster, accidentally thinking it was the film. Imagine renting at Blockbuster. Jellybeans are some of the most difficult enemies to kill … Continue reading #487 – Predator