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Heroes of the Lance is the first computer game that recreates the epic battle between good and evil on the world of Krynn. It is based on the first Dragonlance module, Dragons of Despair. Heroes of the Lance is a side-scrolling game. You control eight Companions, one at a time, in real-time action and full … Continue reading “Heroes of the Lance”

The NES and SNES versions of this game are completely different. The NES version is actually a port of the previous 16 bit Addams Family game with Pugsley replacing Gomez as the lead character. This is the version of the Addams Family that NES owners wished they’d received the first time. Some of the levels … Continue reading “Addams Family: Pugsley’s Scavenger Hunt”

The Addams Family is the video tie-in to the 1991 big budget movie. The evil lawyer Tully Alford has seized the Addams mansion to steal its riches. It is up to Gomez to rescue each of his imprisoned family members and get the house back. The Addams Family is a platform game containing six different … Continue reading “The Addams Family”

In the year 5012, the planet known as Abadox is eaten by a giant alien organism known as Parasitis. Once the planet has been consumed the alien sets out to eat other planets within the galaxy. The galactic military decides to send out their best fighter to attempt to enter Parasitis’ body and rescue Princess … Continue reading “Abadox: The Deadly Inner War”

After eight nuclear explosions nearly destroy the Earth, the jewels (eyes) that were formed in the center of these explosions are gathered by the greedy dukes who want to harness their power. At the behest of the Great King – who wants to rebuild the Earth – Orin the Falconer and his falcon Cutrus head … Continue reading “8 Eyes”

This home console version is based on the Atari arcade game. The arcade version came in a bigger cabinet than most arcade machines. The speakers sat on the top like a skater’s boombox. There was an 80’s skateboarding craze and this game attempted to take full advantage of that. You have your trusty skateboard and … Continue reading “720”

This rail shooter is an impressive looking game on the NES system. The player assumes the role of Jack the Worldrunner, a wild “Space Cowboy” on a mission to save various planets overrun by serpent-like beasts. Your only skill is to jump over holes, enemies, and on top of columns. Designer Hironobu Sakaguchi, programmer Nasir … Continue reading “The 3-D Battles of Worldrunner”

1942 was a hugely successful arcade game so it was inevitable that a sequel would follow. The game still takes place in the Pacific Theatre and this time you’re out to get revenge on the Japanese air fleet that bombed an American aircraft carrier. The ultimate goal is the destruction of the Yamato, a Japanese … Continue reading “1943: The Battle For Midway”

1942 is set in the Pacific theatre of World War II. The goal is to reach Tokyo and destroy the entire Japanese air fleet. The player pilots a plane dubbed the Super Ace. The player’s overall goal is to shoot down enemy planes. You can collect power ups to increase your fire power. You can … Continue reading “1942”

This football game is from a top down perspective. The player does not select offensive or defensive plays. On offense the player receives the snap as the quarterback and than can elect to run as the quarterback, throw a pass to a receiver, or toss it to the running back. When on defense the player … Continue reading “10-Yard Fight”