That’s right, Egon’s out in front. I find this game guilty… of being AWESOME! PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: 1990 New Ghostbusters II is what most gamers desired/expected to see from a “Ghostbusters” game circa ’89. Instead of mundane tasks … Continue reading By Request – New Ghostbusters II
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#701 – Vegas Dream
Too… many… gambling… devices! Getting blitzed at a Vegas dive is a pretty special way to meet someone. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Gambling RELEASE DATE: March 1990 You couldn’t pay me to spend a weekend in Vegas, but I don’t mind dabbling in … Continue reading #701 – Vegas Dream
#539 – Rollerball
The future is now! Led Zeppelin and their Bouncing Bumpers, ladies and gentlemen! PLAYERS: 1-4 alternating PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Pinball RELEASE DATE: February 1990 Even if you heartily enjoy pinball video games, one must admit that said genre can only produce a limited amount … Continue reading #539 – Rollerball
#461 – Othello
It’s sponsored by Merlin! It’s anyone’s game at this point… but probably white’s. PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Acclaim DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Puzzle RELEASE DATE: December 1988 From the smoke-stained Sixties backgrounds to the antiquated pseudo-checkers gameplay, Othello proudly displays its grandmotherly leanings. But don’t let the old-fashioned … Continue reading #461 – Othello
#425 – Millipede
“Thrust that arrow straight between his eyes, I did! And the bugger still ate me!” It’s a menagerie of what-have-you. PLAYERS: 1-2 alternating PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Arcade shooter RELEASE DATE: October 1988 Millipede is one of those “before-my-time” romps that I’ve never been able … Continue reading #425 – Millipede
#383 – Mach Rider
You’se a big, fine, Rider, won’t you back that thing up… Desert racing is always the most extreme. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Racing RELEASE DATE: October 1985 As ground-breaking as Mach Rider probably felt in 1985, with its behind-the-cyclist view-point, impressive graphics, and surprisingly … Continue reading #383 – Mach Rider
#344 – Kirby’s Adventure
I wish Kirby was as popular as Hello Kitty. I’d totally rock a Kirby toaster. Pink pudge is best pudge. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: May 1993 It’s really hard to hate on Kirby. His puffy pink design (complete with … Continue reading #344 – Kirby’s Adventure
#330 – Kabuki Quantum Fighter
Until I find the righteous one… Computer Blue. I bet most men wish their hair was that strong and springy. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: Human Entertainment GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: January 1991 Kabuki Quantum Fighter may be one of the most over-the-top Japanese games I’ve heretofore … Continue reading #330 – Kabuki Quantum Fighter
#327 – Joust
The world may be ending, but decency and order still need to be maintained. Some developers just want to watch the world burn. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: HAL DEVELOPER: Williams Electronics (port by HAL) GENRE: Arcade RELEASE DATE: October 1988 Joust, my friends. Joust. Because when … Continue reading #327 – Joust
#167 – Defender II
He thought he had defended for the last time… The airship is moving backwards! What shmup heresy is this! PLAYERS: 1-2 alternating PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Shooter RELEASE DATE: July 1988 I’ll come clean with all of you retro gaming lovers: before today, I had never … Continue reading #167 – Defender II
#162 – Day Dreamin’ Davey
Rest assured, Davey took his anti-depressants for this game. This screenshot makes me tired and sad. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: Sculptured Software GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: June 1992 O, how wretched you and your daydreams are, Davey. The plot … Continue reading #162 – Day Dreamin’ Davey
#28 – Air Fortress
That there’s an Air Fortress, sure as you’re born. Weeeeeeee!!!! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Shoot-em-up/platformer RELEASE DATE: September 1989 The majority of games on the Nintendo thrive on repetition. It makes sense. To cut costs on development, developers will utilize similar, if not … Continue reading #28 – Air Fortress