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The 1994 Disney film The Lion King received a unique adaptation on Nintendo 8-bit systems. While based on the 16-bit version, it adapts only a few of that game’s levels directly, while others are completely new or just based on the general concept. Players control the young lion Simba through nine levels (the NES version … Continue reading “The Lion King”
Year: 1994
Genre: Action
Theme: Platform
In a distant part of the universe, an alien creature called Zelos was born. As he grew so did his appetite, and soon he began devouring galaxies, planets, and stars by the hundreds. Now your planet has appeared in Zelos’ path, and it is up to you and a partner to fly into battle to … Continue reading “Life Force”
Year: 1986
Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Commodore 64, MSX, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-16, Wii, Wii U, ZX Spectrum
Genre: Action
Theme: Shooter
This version of Lethal Weapon has an emphasis on beating the bad guys with the fists, although Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh also have their pistols. There are several pick ups that can be used as weapons: knives, grenades and crates. The player controls Riggs from the start of the game; however, if the player takes Riggs … Continue reading “Lethal Weapon”
Year: 1993
Genre: Action
Theme: Beat 'em up / brawler
The game is based on the anime series Saint Seiya and follows the adventures of its main hero who bears the same name, although he is also known as the Bronze Saint Pegasus. Set in a modern world, and nevertheless being based on Greek mythology with some other influences (such as Scandinavian mythology), the animé and the … Continue reading “Les Chevaliers Du Zodiaque: Le Legende D’or”
Year: 1987
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Japanese-style RPG (JRPG)
L’Empereur is a military strategy game. The game takes place during the violent aftermath of the French Revolution and follows the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte who became one of the most popular and charismatic leaders of France. GameplayYou start as an officer in charge of the military and local city affairs and later in … Continue reading “L’Empereur”
Year: 1990
Platforms: DOS, FM Towns, MSX, NES, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000
Genre: Strategy / tactics
Theme: Turn-based strategy
A young man named Zyll, who lived in the Land of Magic and Enchantment, tried to become a black mage, with the intent of conquering and ruling the entire realm. However, he was banished before he could realize his plans. Determined to have his revenge, Zyll took possession of the Black Orb, an ancient artifact … Continue reading “Zyll”
Year: 1984
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Interactive fiction / text adventure, Real-time strategy
Following the events described in Yendorian Tales Book I: Chapter 2, the seal on the wizard Paltivar has been broken, and his return to the lands of Yendor is imminent. However, as dire as the threat from the great wizard is, the kingdoms in the land of Thaine are on the brink of war themselves … Continue reading “Yendorian Tales: The Tyrants of Thaine”
Year: 1997
Platforms: DOS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Following the events from the first Yendorian Tales game, the Orb of Zamora has been returned but almost instantly a new threat rises up. The mist surrounding the lost islands of Yendor has vanished and a group of powerful wizards have invaded a mine in mountains rumored to have magical properties. Some new scheme is … Continue reading “Yendorian Tales: Book 1 – Chapter 2”
Year: 1996
Platforms: DOS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
The island nation of Yendor is having problems. Monsters plague the land and various nobles are on the brink of war. This has to be dealt with quickly by a brave adventurer of some sort, and in fact the Society of Wizards is willing to aid one in ridding Yendor’s problems. The wizards have their … Continue reading “Yendorian Tales: Book 1”
Year: 1994
Platforms: DOS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Your task is to rescue the Lemmings across 120 levels of fast-paced puzzling. These creatures simply walk blindly through the world in the hope of reaching safety at the end of the level – unfortunately, these levels include steep drops, gaps in the ground, barriers, and rivers amongst other hazards. You are in control not … Continue reading “Lemmings”
Year: 1991
Platforms: 3DO, Acorn 32-bit, Amiga, Amiga CD32, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, CD-i, CDTV, Commodore 64, DOS, FM Towns, Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, J2ME, Lynx, Macintosh, NES, PC-98, SAM Coupé, SEGA Master System, SNES, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx CD, ZX Spectrum
Theme: Platform