PLATFORMS
Columns is loosely derived from Tetris, as it involves arranging falling blocks in such a way as to clear them. However, in columns they are groups of 3 same-size but varying color blocks, which must be arranged into sequences of 3 or more, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Sequences of 4 or 5 count for … Continue reading “Columns”
Year: 1990
Platforms: Arcade, FM Towns, Game Gear, Genesis, Linux, MSX, Macintosh, Nintendo 3DS, PC-88, PC-98, SEGA Master System, SNES, Sharp X68000, Sharp Zaurus, TurboGrafx-16, Wii, Windows
Genre: Strategy / tactics
Theme: Falling block puzzle
A hundred thousand years ago, an ancient civilization prospered on our Earth, their product being GAMP (General Artificial Matrix Producer). In order to survive the Ice Age, most of the Earth’s inhabitants have decided to leave it, finally settling on a planet called Xevious. A group of humans remained, becoming our own ancestors. Many years … Continue reading “Xevious: The Avenger”
Year: 1982
Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 7800, Atari ST, BREW, Commodore 64, FM-7, Game Boy Advance, J2ME, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC-6001, PC-8000, PC-88, PC-98, PlayStation 4, SEGA Master System, Sharp MZ-80B/2000/2500, Sharp X1, Sharp Zaurus, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
One of the most popular and influential games of the 1980’s, Pac-Man stars a little, yellow dot-muncher who works his way around to clear a maze of the various dots and fruit which inhabit the board. Pac-Man’s goal is continually challenged by four ghosts: The shy blue ghost Bashful (“Inky”), the trailing red ghost Shadow (“Blinky”), the … Continue reading “Pac-Man”
Year: 1980
Platforms: Android, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, BlackBerry, Commodore 64, FM-7, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, Intellivision, MSX, NES, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC Booter, PC-6001, PC-8000, PC-88, PC-98, Palm OS, PlayStation 4, Sharp MZ-80B/2000/2500, Sharp MZ-80K/700/800/1500, Sharp X1, Sharp Zaurus, TI-99/4A, VIC-20, Wii, Wii U, Windows, Windows Phone, Xbox 360, Xbox One, ZX Spectrum, iPhone
Genre: Action
Theme: Arcade
A unique puzzle game in which you play a fish like creature who must explore the many play fields collecting gold bars that form a picture. Enemies litter the field, which you can blast away with a wave of energy, removing them for a short amount of time from the game. You also need to … Continue reading “Clu Clu Land”
Year: 1984
Platforms: Arcade, Game Boy Advance, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Sharp Zaurus, Wii, Wii U
Theme: Shooter
In Balloon Fight you need to fly around with the aid of two balloons and try to pop your opponent’s balloons before they pop yours. Landing on top of your opponents will cause their balloons to pop and they will use a parachute to fall to safety. You then have to destroy the fallen opponents by running … Continue reading “Balloon Fight”
Year: 1985
Platforms: Arcade, Game Boy Advance, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC-88, Sharp X1, Sharp Zaurus, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform