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
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#732 – Wolverine
Sabretooth looks like a hairier adult version of Jonny Quest. Your most fearsome foe. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Software Creations GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: October 1991 Wolverine is a disgrace to the character it’s named after (I am aware ‘after’ is a preposition at the end of … Continue reading #732 – Wolverine
#721 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
I really think Bob Hoskins posing seductively would have sold more copies. Out for a drive, amidst concrete and clay and general decay. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Adventure RELEASE DATE: September 1989 Rare came so close to getting Who Framed Roger Rabbit? right that it … Continue reading #721 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
#696 – The Uncanny X-Men
Where’s a priest when you need one? Guts Man?… Is that you?! PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: LJN GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: December 1989 Webster defines “uncanny” as “strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand.” This word applies to the X-Men … Continue reading #696 – The Uncanny X-Men
#654 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
The judgment is in his eyes. Arnold just wants a drink, not a hullabaloo. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Software Creations GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: February 1992 “Terminator 2” is one of the greatest action films of all time, so its only natural that its 8-bit counterpart reek … Continue reading #654 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
#636 – T&C Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage
Pearl City, Hawaii must be proud of their legacy. Who wouldn’t want to watch a surfing cat in a blazer? PLAYERS: 1-2 alternating PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Atlus GENRE: Sports RELEASE DATE: February 1988 Before Thrilla Gorilla embarked on his personal “Surfari,” he was competing against Kool Kat (a … Continue reading #636 – T&C Surf Designs: Wood & Water Rage
#635 – T&C Surf Designs: Thrilla’s Surfari
If your child ever asks what the 90s were about…. Without a doubt, one of the most disturbing boss designs on the NES. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Sculptured Software GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: March 1992 T&C Surf Designs … Continue reading #635 – T&C Surf Designs: Thrilla’s Surfari
#593 – Spiderman: Return of the Sinister Six
Only Hobgoblin and possibly Mysterio look even the least bit threatening. Even the rats dive-bomb Spidey. He just can’t get a break. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Bits Studios GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: October 1992 Electro, Sandman, Mysterio, Vulture, Hobgoblin, and Doctor Octopus have teamed up to stop … Continue reading #593 – Spiderman: Return of the Sinister Six
#538 – Roger Clemens’ MVP Baseball
That ball’s comin’ right for you, but will you be able to hit it? Think again! Look at all that baseball. PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Sculptured Software GENRE: Sports RELEASE DATE: October 1991 Just when you thought you were content with your NES baseball game collection, … Continue reading #538 – Roger Clemens’ MVP Baseball
#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
#475 – Pictionary
You’ll need excessive amounts of power to want to play this version of “Pictionary.” Heh heh heh… Remember when you played “Pictionary” and you had to rescue people from a burning building? What a mirthful evening that was! PLAYERS: 1-2 PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Software Creations GENRE: Board … Continue reading #475 – Pictionary
#444 – Nightmare on Elm Street
Four score and seven meltings ago, Freddy was just a humble school janitor, living the dream. Snakes are no match for your red jumpsuit. HIKEEBA! PLAYERS: 1-4 simultaneous PUBLISHER: LJN DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Action/adventure RELEASE DATE: October 1990 I’ve given decent scores … Continue reading #444 – Nightmare on Elm Street