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Swamp Thing is based on the DC comic of the same name. Deep in the swamps of Louisiana, a Dr. Holland, is hard at work on a growth formula for plants. His sponsor however has different ideas for the technology and burns down the lab. The poor doctor is burned and covered with formula and inside … Continue reading “Swamp Thing”
Year: 1992
Platforms: NES
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
Like other entries in the series, Super Turrican for the NES is a side-scrolling platformer in which players explore large levels filled with enemies items and secret areas. Three different, upgradable weapons are available: multiple (spreadshot), laser and rebound. Holding down the fire button activates a rotatable laser that is useful for discovering hidden power-up … Continue reading “Super Turrican”
Year: 1993
Genre: Action
Super Team Games is a side scrolling game where two players compete in races on an obstacle course. The game utilizes the Nintendo Power Pad; to control your on screen character you will need to run in place on the Power Pad to make your character run, and actually jump to make him jump. In the … Continue reading “Super Team Games”
Year: 1987
Platforms: NES
Genre: Sports
Theme: Sports
In the year 2525, things are a mess. politically. Terrorists led by someone named “X” want to attack the United Nations. The CIA is in charge of discouraging the attacks. To that end, and since all of their best agents have failed the task, they send out an unofficial agent — you, the Super Spy … Continue reading “Super Spy Hunter”
Year: 1991
Platforms: NES
Genre: Action
Theme: Arcade, Vehicular combat simulator
U.S. Championship V’Ball, renamed Super Spike V’Ball for its NES conversion, is a lesser-known coin-op. It challenges players to bump, set, and spike their way to a beach volleyball championship. Teams of two travel the USA and the world, visiting venues like Chicago, Los Angeles, Hawaii, and Australia. This game can be played by 1-4 players simultaneously, … Continue reading “Super Spike V’Ball”
Year: 1988
Platforms: Arcade, Browser, NES, Sharp X68000
Genre: Sports
Theme: Sports
Pitfall Harry returns to adventuring in this “Super” sequel to Pitfall! and Pitfall II: Lost Caverns. Harry’s mission: to recover the famed Raj Diamond, and also to rescue his niece Rhonda and loyal lion sidekick, Quickclaw. Now armed with a gun, Harry must navigate some 270 screens of 8-bit action-platforming. Valuable items will be collected … Continue reading “Super Pitfall”
Year: 1986
Platforms: NES, PC-88, TRS-80 CoCo
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
Bowser is back, and along with the Bowser kids, he’s out to spoil Mario’s day once again. This time, along with nabbing the Princess, the Bowser crew have also taken the magic wands from the Kings of each land and turned them into creatures. It’s up to Mario and Luigi to get back the magic … Continue reading “Super Mario Bros. 3”
Year: 1988
Platforms: Arcade, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
This release of Super Mario Bros. 2 is completely different from its original Japanese counterpart, originating in the West and being in fact a version of Yume Kōjō: Dokidoki Panic with a different storyline and protagonists swapped for Mario and his friends. One night Mario has a strange dream, where he opens a door to another world filled with even stranger … Continue reading “Super Mario Bros. 2”
Year: 1988
Platforms: Arcade, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
The Princess has been kidnapped by the evil Bowser, and it is up to Mario and brother Luigi to save the day. The first-ever platform adventure for the Mario Brothers has the player exploring level after level, with Bowser to contend with as the end of level boss. Power-ups include the Super Mushroom, which increases … Continue reading “Super Mario Bros.”
Year: 1985
Platforms: Arcade, Game Boy, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
Super Jeopardy! is based on the popular Jeopardy! TV game show. In this digital incarnation, 4 players compete at answering reverse trivia questions in trademark Jeopardy! fashion– i.e., the host provides the answer and a player has to provide the questions. As many of 4 human players can participate, with the remaining slots filled by the … Continue reading “Super Jeopardy!”
Year: 1991
Genre: Puzzle
Theme: Game show / trivia / quiz