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Set in the world of Greek mythology, Phelios tells the story of a young prince called Apollo, who sets out to rescue his beloved Artemis who was seized by the demon Typhon while exploring the skies with the winged horse, Pegasus. In Typhon’s temple, Artemis gets locked in a dungeon where Medusa turns her into stone. Phelios consists … Continue reading “Phelios”
Year: 1988
Platforms: Arcade, Genesis, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Wii
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
The cartoon mini-series: Phantom 2040, right here. It is the aforementioned year, 2040, and the city of Metropia is in total chaos. Crime, smuggling and terrorism are escalating. The debase company, Maximum Inc., has invented biotechnology that is threatening to mess about with nature – causing animal extinction and ecosystem adulteration. Evil company owner, Rebicca Madison, … Continue reading “Phantom 2040”
Year: 1995
Genre: Action
Theme: Metroidvania
PGA Tour 96 was the last of the series released for Sega’s 16-bit console, and technologically the most advanced one. Instead of offering several generic courses, the three available (Spyglass Hill, Sawgrass and River Highlands) are in 3D, with height differences visible (as well as the limited 3D abilities of the console allow). The player can … Continue reading “PGA Tour 96”
Year: 1995
Platforms: DOS, Genesis, PlayStation, Windows
Genre: Sports
Theme: Sports
The team at Polygames make some small improvements to the series in PGA Tour Golf III. It has a US setting in terms of the courses and players, unlike PGA European Tour, with 8 licensed courses in total: Avenel, Las Colinas, River Highlands, Sawgrass, Scottsdale, Southwind, Summerlin and The Woodlands. Gameplay modes include three different … Continue reading “PGA Tour Golf III”
Year: 1994
Platforms: Genesis, Macintosh, SNES
Genre: Sports
Theme: Sports
The sequel to PGA Tour, this game was released solely for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive along with an alternative version for the Game Gear, as was getting more common for EA sports titles at the time, helping to drive the sales of the 2nd choice console. This update sees the series add ten … Continue reading “PGA Tour Golf II”
Year: 1992
Genre: Sports
Theme: Sports
PGA Tour Golf introduced many of the conventions commonly seen in the genre since. The three-click control method (the first to start the swing, the second setting power and over-swing, the third setting draw or fade) allowed for a multitude of different shots, and required a sense of timing. Four courses are included, one of them … Continue reading “PGA Tour Golf”
Year: 1990
Platforms: Amiga, DOS, Game Gear, Genesis, Macintosh, SEGA Master System, SNES, Windows 3.x
Genre: Sports
Theme: Sports
Fray: Shugyouhen is a midquel to Xak. The demons of Zekisis have managed to invade the world of Xak. Fray goes on a quest to slay the demons and save the villages on the way. The player’s default attack consists of single projectiles, but the player can collect power-ups for more widespread shots as well … Continue reading “Fray: Shugyo-hen”
Year: 1991
Platforms: Game Gear
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
The great hero Latok, the descendant of the war god Duel, has returned to his hometown Fearless, where he lives peacefully with his mother. But one day, a messenger brings terrible news: the castle of Farland was attacked, the king, the princess, and countless soldiers brutally slain. Zomu Dizae, the third and the final demon … Continue reading “Xak III: The Eternal Recurrence”
Year: 1993
Platforms: FM Towns, PC-98, TurboGrafx CD
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG
Three years have passed since the brave young warrior Latok Kart defeated the evil demon Badu, bringing peace to Xak, the world of humans. But one of Badu’s servants, a sorcerer known as the Necromancer, has escaped. He plans to summon another dark being, known as the Gospel, from the demon world Zekisis to the … Continue reading “Xak II: Rising of the Redmoon”
Year: 1990
Platforms: FM Towns, MSX, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X68000, Windows
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the god Duel defeated an evil demon named Badu, encasing him in a mountain of ice. Now Badu has managed to escape from his prison. Demons have overrun the land, and the king of Wavis sends a messenger to a warrior named Dork Kart, asking him to defend the … Continue reading “Xak: The Art of Visual Stage”
Year: 1989
Platforms: MSX, PC-88, PC-98, SNES, Sharp X68000, Windows
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG