Does Zen have a black hole for legs? Lord Contaminus reigns supremus. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Konami DEVELOPER: Konami GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: March 1993 Zen the Intergalactic Ninja reminds me of a beefier Donatello (complete with bo) and a stereotypical alien head. Though Zen originates from his own … Continue reading #752 – Zen: Intergalactic Ninja
Tag Archives: 1993
#748 – Yoshi’s Cookie
Yoshi’s gonna get the ‘betes if he’s not careful. Well, at least he quit his medical practice. PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: TOSE GENRE: Puzzle RELEASE DATE: April 1993 Yoshi’s Cookie is broken, has jarring difficulty spikes, and is a really stupid idea for a puzzle game. … Continue reading #748 – Yoshi’s Cookie
#739-742 – WWF Games
My love affair with the WWF (or the WWE, as it’s unfortunately referred to now) lasted two glorious years. From 1999-2001, my buddy Alex and I indulged in Sunday Pay-Per-View matches at his house, courteously paid for by his parents. WWF was knee deep in the “Attitude Era,” and the rise of some of … Continue reading #739-742 – WWF Games
#712 – Wayne’s World
Is that a handbag next to Wayne? No way. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: THQ DEVELOPER: Radical Entertainment GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: November 1993 What could a Wayne’s World game entail, you ask? A most reasonable question, given that neither of the “Wayne’s World” films lent themselves readily to game … Continue reading #712 – Wayne’s World
#691 – Ultima: Warriors of Destiny
“Cometh at me, brother!” Oh, the horrible memories. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: FCI DEVELOPER: Origin GENRE: RPG RELEASE DATE: January 1993 The Ultima ports on the NES are defined by their varying quality. Exodus had its faults (some might say ‘quirks’), but it was playable. Quest of the Avatar … Continue reading #691 – Ultima: Warriors of Destiny
#668 – Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland
Poor Dodo… Gingivitis is the number-one cause of tooth trap decay. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Konami DEVELOPER: Konami GENRE: Platforming RELEASE DATE: April 1993 They’re crazy! They’re wacky! They chew lots of tobaccy! Yes, the Tiny Toons are back in yet another madcap romp for your NES. Instead of … Continue reading #668 – Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland
#657 – Tetris 2
Poor Tetris. Even the COM isn’t doing that well. PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: TOSE GENRE: Puzzle RELEASE DATE: October 1993 The original Tetris for the NES is a complete work, perfect inasmuch as any game can be perfect. So why Tetris 2? Perhaps a Tetris sequel … Continue reading #657 – Tetris 2
#605 – Star Trek: The Next Generation
The Old Missions disappeared into the Neutral Zone and were never spoken of again. “Don’t you recognize me? It’s your boy, Wesley!” PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Absolute Entertainment DEVELOPER: Imagineering GENRE: Strategy/Action RELEASE DATE: September 1993 Let’s get this out of the way: Picard. By a wide margin. And … Continue reading #605 – Star Trek: The Next Generation
#540 – Rollerblade Racer
Does that guy in the front have a meth problem? What’s with his teeth? “Oops!” is the ethos of Rollerblade Racer PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Hi-Tech Expressions DEVELOPER: Radiance GENRE: Racing RELEASE DATE: February 1993 If you’ve ever thought of Paperboy as a complex game, what with all the … Continue reading #540 – Rollerblade Racer
#521 – The Ren & Stimpy Show: Buckaroo$!
Ren’s just greedy and Stimpy’s an idiot. I wish money sacks really would rain down. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: THQ DEVELOPER: Imagineering GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: November 1993 I’m still in awe that Nickelodeon ever allowed “Ren and Stimpy” to air on their network. It was random, disgusting, and … Continue reading #521 – The Ren & Stimpy Show: Buckaroo$!
#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
#465 – Pac-Man (Tengen/Namco)
This is probably the version you didn’t play. Pac-Man shows the ghosts that chasing him is not the path to enlightenment. Good morning, starshine! PLAYERS: 1-2 alternating PUBLISHER: Tengen/Namco DEVELOPER: Namco GENRE: Arcade RELEASE DATE: 1987 (Tengen)/ November 1993 (Namco) Pac-Man was the first recognizable … Continue reading #465 – Pac-Man (Tengen/Namco)