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A difficult action-platformer starring the brave knight Arthur on a quest to rescue captured souls from the evil hordes of the Demon Realm. Ghouls 'N Ghosts is the sequel to the original arcade hit Ghosts 'N Goblins.
Ben and Andy try to prevent Mr. X from taking over the world in this top-down, bomb-planting run 'n' gun arcade shooter from Sega.
A vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up from Compile, the creators of Aleste, Zanac and Spriggan. It was an early critical success for Hudson/NEC's new console the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.
The second game in the Famicom series of turn-based strategy games based on the SD Gundam universe.
The action-rpg sequel to Kung-Fu Heroes.
A golf simulator for the TurboGrafx-16 developed by Hudson. It was the first golf game to be released for the system in the US.
The second game in the Famicom Tantei Club franchise is a prequel to the original game. In this game, the player takes on the role of a young detective involved in two murder cases each relating to a myth called "The Girl in Back."
The Turtles' first appearance on the NES followed the fighting foursome as they attempt to defeat the evil Shredder. Featuring challenging platforming elements and open-world levels, the game quickly became one of the NES's best-selling titles.
Scrolling brawler with RPG attributes. Fight through street gangs as Alex and Ryan in search of Ryan's kidnapped girlfriend. This game was basically an early proto-GTA sandbox brawler, where the player can explore the city, beat up or steal from random people, and shop around.
Princess Daisy of Sarasaland has been kidnapped by the evil alien Tatanga and it's up to Mario to rescue her in this handheld platformer (and launch title) for the original Game Boy.
Adventures of Lolo is a puzzle game by HAL Corporation in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
The sequel to the original Rastan. Both games are set in a fantasy world where the barbarian Rastan, the video game version of Conan, takes on supernatural threats.
16-bit sci-fi RPG originally released on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive in 1989.
The first game in the Kaizō Chōjin Shubibinman sci-fi action-platformer series, developed by Masaya for the PC Engine. Unlike its sequel, which later became Shockman, it was never released outside of Japan until 2023.
Dungeon Explorer is a top-down action-adventure RPG developed by Atlus and published by Hudson Soft in 1989. Up to five players can join in the quest to recover the Ora stone from the mighty Natas.
A top down 2D racing game first released on the TurboGrafx-16. It is now available from the Wii Shop. Moto Roader is a contest between 5 racers (either human or computer) over 8 heats, where players upgrade their cars after each race.
An action/platformer game for the Sega Genesis that marked Alex Kidd's first (and only) 16-bit outing. Alex Kidd is out to find his missing father, King Thor, somewhere on Planet Paperock.
A turn-based strategy game played on a hex map. The player is in control of the Earth's forces, fighting the Axis Empire for control of the moon. The first game in the Military Madness/Nectaris series.
A Namco-produced vertical shooter based on Greek mythology.
The second game in Konami's Ganbare Goemon series of bizarre action/brawler games based on historical figure Ishikawa Goemon. It was only released in Japan on January 4th 1989 on the Famicom.
The sequel to Impossible Mission
Bonze is a Buddhist monk passing through Hell with only his prayer beads to protect him in this horror-themed Arcade platformer.
The New Zealand Story follows the exploits of a flightless native bird of New Zealand called a Kiwi, who happens to look very little like a real kiwi bird.
A side-scrolling, hack & slash brawler, developed by Taito. It started as an Arcade game in 1987, then moved to home computers and consoles such as the C64 and TurboGrafx-16. Its robotic protagonists used varied combos and intricate finishing moves that helped give the brawler some depth.
The evil Dr. Wily is back with eight new menacing creations, and it's up to Mega Man to foil his new plans for world domination! Known for bootstrapping the long-running series, the game also introduces passwords, helpful items (such as Energy Tanks), and the series standard of eight bosses.
Step into the shoes of the ninja Ryu Hayabusa as he goes on a quest to avenge his father's unexpected death.
Face Off is a 1988 arcade hockey title from Namco. Prior to its 2024 Arcade Archives launch, it only ever saw release in Japan.
Splatterhouse is a remarkably gory, splatter-themed arcade game from 1988. The player controls Rick Taylor, who allows himself to be possessed by the sinister "Terror Mask" in an attempt to save his girlfriend Jennifer from the hideous monsters who have kidnapped her.
A side-scrolling brawler that puts the player in control of a resurrected centurion who possesses the ability to shape shift into many beasts, such as a wolf, dragon, tiger and bear. Altered Beast was the original pack-in game for the Genesis in North America.
A driving game about chasing criminals through hi-speed pursuits and bringing them to justice! It was released by Taito for arcades in 1988 and then ported to various different home systems.
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