PLATFORMS
J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings – Volume One is a video game adaptation of the famous book, which is quite different from the computer game of the same name. The events that occur in the game roughly correspond to those depicted in the first volume of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, though the … Continue reading “J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings: Volume 1”
Year: 1994
Platforms: SNES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG
Two years before the better-known computer game came this title, in which the aim is to successfully complete the space combat element of Starfleet training. You will fight Klingons, deal with repairs, and find yourself in all manner of dangerous situations, but try to stay within Starfleet directives. The game is viewed from the bridge … Continue reading “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Starship Bridge Simulator”
Year: 1995
Genre: Simulation
Theme: Vehicular combat simulator
The Union Aerospace Corporation has been experimenting with teleportation technology on Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos. After early successes, something goes wrong. It seems the scientists have opened a gateway straight to Hell. Phobos base is overrun with demonic creatures, and the whole of Deimos simply vanishes. A squad of marines is sent to Phobos, … Continue reading “Doom”
Year: 1993
Platforms: 3DO, DOS, Game Boy Advance, Jaguar, Linux, PC-98, SEGA 32X, SNES, Windows, Windows Mobile
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
The planet Tuul was a peaceful place, until the evil warrior Sarlac used the power of the Darkstone to take control. Kyle Blackthorne’s father, the good King Vlaros, sent him to Earth just as his kingdom crumbled around him. Now, twenty years later, Kyle is grown and must return to Tuul to free it from … Continue reading “Blackthorne”
Year: 1994
Platforms: DOS, Game Boy Advance, Macintosh, PC-98, SEGA 32X, SNES, Windows
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
Free the Smurfs before Gargamel smurfs then all! Platform game where you will be able to play with the jockey smurf, the brainy smurf, the greedy smurf and the hefty smurf to resolve the adventure. All of the classic SMURF characters are along for the adventure, guaranteeing you a Smurf-tastic time.
Year: 1994
Platforms: DOS, Game Boy Advance, Genesis, SEGA CD, SNES, Windows
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
The year is 2142. The player takes control of Conrad B. Hart, a man who has lost his memory. After barely escaping from hostile aliens, Conrad’s bike crashes on an unknown planet. Conrad finds himself in the jungle, and from that moment on his quest for survival and his lost identity begins. Flashback: The Quest … Continue reading “Flashback: The Quest for Identity”
Year: 1992
Platforms: 3DO, Acorn 32-bit, Amiga, CD-i, DOS, Dreamcast, FM Towns, Genesis, Jaguar, Macintosh, PC-98, SEGA CD, SNES, iPhone
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
Fatal Fury Special is an improved version of SNK’s 2D one-on-one fighter Fatal Fury 2. The objective is to win the tournament by defeating all other fighters including end boss Wolfgang Krauser. Fatal Fury Special features a fairly large selection of fighters that includes: The eight regular fighters from Fatal Fury 2: Terry Bogard, Andy … Continue reading “Fatal Fury Special”
Year: 1993
Platforms: Android, Arcade, Browser, FM Towns, Game Gear, Linux, Macintosh, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, SEGA CD, SNES, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx CD, Wii, Windows, Windows Apps, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iPad, iPhone
Genre: Action
Theme: Fighting
Zoop is a fast-paced puzzle game in which the player eliminates colored shapes that are approaching his alter ego, another colored shape, before they reach the top, somewhat similarly to Tetris. In order to eliminate the other shapes, you must point your piece at it and ‘fire’. If the shape is the same color as … Continue reading “Zoop”
Year: 1995
Platforms: DOS, Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, Jaguar, Macintosh, PlayStation, SEGA Saturn, SNES
Genre: Puzzle
Theme: Tile matching puzzle
His name is Zool, and he is a gremlin-like creature from another dimension. He is forced to land on the Earth, but his sole goal is to attain the prestigious ranking of a Ninja. To do that, Zool will have to travel through six worlds, each divided into three stages, defeat his enemies, and prove … Continue reading “Zool”
Year: 1992
Platforms: Acorn 32-bit, Amiga, Amiga CD32, Atari ST, BlackBerry, DOS, Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, SEGA Master System, SNES
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
One day, Zero, the side-kick of the evil Edgar Ektor, receives a letter from his girlfriend Amy, which informs him of a lumberjack named Jacques Le Sheets chopping down trees and destroying his homeland for financial purposes. Despite Ektor’s protestations, Zero decides that the desire to protect his land is more important that whatever villainous … Continue reading “Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel”
Year: 1994
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform