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Sword of Mana tells the tale of two unlikely companions, a former prisoner out for revenge and the last known girl from the Mana tribe. The two come together, despite their differences, for one very important reason: they are the only ones that can save the Mana tree. Like in other games in the series, the … Continue reading “Sword of Mana”
Year: 2003
Platforms: Game Boy Advance
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG
Long ago, people lived in harmony with the natural world and used the power of Mana to help their nations grow. But when evil forces took control of the Mana Fortress, seeking to use it to conquer the world, a terrible war began which destroyed much of civilization but brought peace to the world once … Continue reading “Seiken Densetsu 2: Secret of Mana”
Year: 1993
Platforms: Android, BREW, DoJa, SNES, Wii, Wii U, iPad, iPhone
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG
he “Rastania” was a sacred place, in which the sacred temple, “Skyscraper”, soared into the sky. It is said that whoever conquer the “Skyscraper” would rule the “Rastania”. A wicked group has invaded the “Skyscraper” and has tried to make it their own. If the situation is left as it is, the place would eventually … Continue reading “Rastan Saga II a.k.a. Nastar Warrior”
Year: 1989
Platforms: Arcade, Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, Wii
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
Ranger X was released fairly late in the lifetime of the MegaDrive. Coming from an unknown developer, it was released with little fanfare and advertising but has become one of the best demonstrations of what the Genesis/MegaDrive is capable of. The game is a side scrolling shooter of sorts. You control a large mech (robot) … Continue reading “Ranger X”
Year: 1993
Platforms: Genesis
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
Based on the film of the same name, this game puts you in John Rambo’s shoes as he travels to Afghanistan to free Colonel Trautman from the Soviets. In six missions, Rambo must complete various objectives. Besides finding the exit of the level, prisoners must be freed and enemy ammunition supplies destroyed. Rambo is controlled … Continue reading “Rambo III”
Year: 1989
Platforms: Genesis
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
The protagonist of Seiken Densetsu must explore dangerous wilderness in a fantasy land in order to locate and obtain four sacred swords, which allegedly grant immortality to whoever manages to possess them. This Japanese-made role-playing game is heavily influenced by early Ultima installments, having a nearly identical visual style, interface, and gameplay system. The protagonist explores an overhead world … Continue reading “Seiken Densetsu a.k.a. Final Fantasy Adventure”
Year: 1983
Platforms: Game Boy, PC-8000, PC-88
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Khufu-Ō no Himitsu is a dungeon crawler. The player takes control of an adventurer who enters an ancient Egyptian pyramid in search of the legendary treasure allegedly buried there by the pharaoh Khufu (Cheops) in 26th century B.C. The player has to keep an eye on the protagonist’s energy level and procure food rations to prevent … Continue reading “Khufu-Ou no Himitsu”
Year: 1993
Platforms: FM-7, PC-8000, PC-88
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Dungeon crawler
In the year 2090, Earth is invaded by extra-terrestrials. The World Alliance of Nations has developed a supersonic attack fighter, Raiden, to defend the Earth. A pilot must take control of the experimental fighter to destroy the alien warships that just happen to look like odd variations of typical military tanks and planes with gadgets … Continue reading “Raiden Trad”
Year: 1990
Platforms: Arcade, DOS, FM Towns, Genesis, Jaguar, Lynx, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita, PSP, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, SNES, TurboGrafx CD, TurboGrafx-16
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
Radical Rex is a fire-breathing Tyrannosaurus on a skateboard who has to save the dinosaur race under the spell of an evil creature. The game consists of 10 levels set in the prehistoric age. Radical Rex can use a skateboard or glide down hills, jump, kick and breath fire. Tougher enemies need multiple hits and … Continue reading “Radical Rex”
Year: 1994
Platforms: Browser, Genesis, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, SEGA CD, SNES, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
Race Drivin’ is a sequel to the driving simulator Hard Drivin’. Game play is similar to the first game. The player must complete laps around the race track before a timer expires. There are several checkpoints around the track which increase player’s time as he passes. Race Drivin’ has three courses, one of which is … Continue reading “Race Drivin’”
Year: 1990
Platforms: Amiga, Arcade, Atari ST, DOS, Game Boy, Genesis, SNES
Genre: Racing / driving
Theme: Racing/Driving