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
Tag Archives: Rare
#735 – World Games
“Gentlemen, with our powers combined, we could rule this world!” The pelican watches the stupid man with great interest. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Milton Bradley DEVELOPER: Epyx (Ported by Rare) GENRE: Sports RELEASE DATE: March 1989 World Games may have united gamers from all nations when it debuted in … Continue reading #735 – World Games
#731 – Wizards & Warriors III: Kuros: Visions of Power
We’re calling out the big guns: Gandalf, Robin Hood, and the, uh… Prince of Persia. Surely those green gargoyles don’t enjoy being used as platforms. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Acclaim DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Adventure RELEASE DATE: March 1992 Nah, I didn’t forget to review Wizards & Warriors II. Here … Continue reading #731 – Wizards & Warriors III: Kuros: Visions of Power
#730 – Wizards & Warriors
I tell you, my locks will not be tamed! Kuros is hot-blooded, but there’s no need to check and see. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Acclaim DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Platformer RELEASE DATE: December 1987 If you were a knight at the dawning of the age of Aquarius, you might act … Continue reading #730 – Wizards & Warriors
#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?
#715-718 – The Wheel of Fortune Tetralogy
Assuming Pat Sajak and Vanna White have immortality clauses in their contract, I think we’ll be watching “Wheel of Fortune” for years to come. And why not? Pat is dry and witty, with just the right amount of personality while Vanna says a lot by saying little. The show itself is a weird, addicting … Continue reading #715-718 – The Wheel of Fortune Tetralogy
#664 – Time Lord
You can’t just become a Time Lord… Ugh, time banditos are the worst. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Milton Bradley DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: September 1990 Time waits for no man, including the man known as “Time Lord.” One would think if your birth name was Time Lord, … Continue reading #664 – Time Lord
#637 – Taboo: The Sixth Sense
Look at that smug sun… “I got’cher lucky numbers right here, boy.” Here was my question… And here was the answer. Taboo sure has my number! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Tradewest DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Tarot simulator RELEASE DATE: April 1989 It’ll only take two of your … Continue reading #637 – Taboo: The Sixth Sense
#621 – Super Glove Ball
Now you’re playing with a smelly glove! Overcome by boredom. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Mattel DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Arcade RELEASE DATE: October 1990 Super Glove Ball was designed to be played with the Mattel Power Glove. Even in 1990, this seems insane. Sure, the Power Glove had a great … Continue reading #621 – Super Glove Ball
#587 – Solar Jetman: Hunt for the Golden Warpship
Conquer 12 alien worlds, then Westernize them so that they may know the joy of McDonalds. Run, little jetman. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Tradewest DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Adventure RELEASE DATE: September 1990 Solar Jetman carves its own weird niche on the NES, with little regard for what any player … Continue reading #587 – Solar Jetman: Hunt for the Golden Warpship
#582 – Snake Rattle ‘n Roll
These snakes have herped their last derp. Now I’ve seen it all. PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Arcade RELEASE DATE: July 1990 Kudos to Rare for making a bat-guano crazy Marble Madness sequel that skimps on the marbles in favor of cartoon snakes. You play as … Continue reading #582 – Snake Rattle ‘n Roll
#580 – Slalom
Slalom might be one of the last black box games, and the only black box title not developed by Nintendo at that! Should I be happy or concerned that I crossed the finish line? PLAYERS: 1-2 alternating PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: Rare GENRE: Skiing RELEASE DATE: August 1987 Rare began … Continue reading #580 – Slalom