Pre-‘Beouf Indy’s seventeen gold bars ought to destroy those cannons! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Jaleco GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: December 1992 Who would have thought that the best “Indiana Jones” game for the NES would be based on the short-lived “Young Indiana” television series? Yet Young Indiana … Continue reading #749 – The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
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#722 – Whomp ‘Em
Yeah, I know. The ghost of H.P. Lovecraft did some design work here. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Jaleco GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: March 1991 Perhaps the only Mega Man-inspired title to feature a Native American protagonist, the abhorrently titled Whomp ‘Em doesn’t break racial boundaries inasmuch as … Continue reading #722 – Whomp ‘Em
#678 – Totally Rad
This cover does not properly represent how much “early 90s” is contained within the game. That boss is looking fab-u-lous! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Aicom Entertainment GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: March 1991 Totally Rad is what happens when slang gets its own video game. The protagonist is … Continue reading #678 – Totally Rad
#560 – Shatterhand
David Arquette finally loses it. That green vest just screams good taste. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Natsume GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: December 1991 In Shatterhand, you play a man – let’s call him Biff ShatterPow – whose hands can literally cripple nations. Or at least shatter them. … Continue reading #560 – Shatterhand
#529 – Robo Warrior
Now displayed at the World’s Trade Fair of 1929! Look at all that shrubbery, just waiting to be exploded! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Jaleco GENRE: Action/Puzzle RELEASE DATE: December 1988 Welcome to Robo Warrior, a little known Bomberman spin-off that tries to inject more action into the … Continue reading #529 – Robo Warrior
#519 – Rampart
I assumed the cannons fired themselves. I ASSUMED WRONG! Well, I don’t like to brag, but… PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Bitmasters GENRE: Action/Strategy RELEASE DATE: January 1992 Rampart didn’t interest me as a kid: castles, cannons, ships, strategy. No thanks. At eight years of age, I … Continue reading #519 – Rampart
#508 – Racket Attack
The eternal struggle… Slice that ball good! PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: TOSE GENRE: Sports RELEASE DATE: October 1988 A tennis game called Racket Attack? I suppose that makes sense, even if it is a little boring. In my opinion, Racket Attack should be about an old … Continue reading #508 – Racket Attack
#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
#478 – Pinball Quest
What’s your pinball fantasy? Pinball Quest scores bonus points for delicious puns. “Ow, my face!” PLAYERS: 1-4 alternating PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: TOSE GENRE: Pinball RELEASE DATE: June 1990 If you only bow down before one Pinball King on the NES, please, make it Pinball Quest. … Continue reading #478 – Pinball Quest
#412 – Metal Mech: Man or Machine
They’re the original odd couple! Solid graphics can’t save this snoozeburger. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Sculptured Software GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: March 1991 Metal Mech is the definition of a pointless game where nothing really happens. You star as Joe Q. Sixpack, a renegade fighter who’s attached … Continue reading #412 – Metal Mech: Man or Machine
#392 – Maniac Mansion
I think this cover speaks for itself. Hi there! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Lucasfilms GENRE: Adventure RELEASE DATE: September 1990 I’m all for blowing up hamsters, but could you kids turn down that damn radio?! Maniac Mansion has always stood out from other point-and-click adventure games because … Continue reading #392 – Maniac Mansion
#357 – The Last Ninja
Just in case you were curious this is the “Game of the Year.” Sleepin’ like a baby. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Jaleco DEVELOPER: Beam Software GENRE: Action/adventure RELEASE DATE: February 1991 For those who like their reviews with a side of history, stuff this into your hipster corn cob … Continue reading #357 – The Last Ninja