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A long time ago, the great wizard Zot forged an orb of power. He soon vanished, leaving behind a vast castle filled with monsters, traps, and great treasures including the orb of power. The player takes the role of a bold adventurer in search of the orb of power and whatever other treasures he can … Continue reading “The Wizard’s Castle”

Year: 1979

Platforms: Commodore PET/CBM, DOS, Exidy Sorcerer, TRS-80, Windows

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


One day Kirby is surprised to discover that he cannot have any dreams during his customary after-lunch nap. Soon he discovers that King Dedede has stolen the Star Rod, which supplies the energy to the Fountain of Dreams and broken it into several pieces, entrusting each of his allies with one. Kirby has no other … Continue reading “Kirby’s Adventure”

Year: 1993

Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Kings of the Beach is a two on two beach volleyball game. You must quickly move your team about on the sand performing serves, thumps, and spikes to not only out-perform but also out-smart the opposing team. There are 15 levels and 20 challengers to beat, on famous beaches like Rio, Hawaii and Sydney, in order … Continue reading “Kings of the Beach”

Year: 1989

Platforms: DOS, NES

Genre: Sports

Theme: Sports


King’s Knight is a fantasy-themed top-down shooter where four heroes have to unite to defeat a dragon and rescue a princess in despair. It was one of the first games published by Square Soft (now one-half of Square Enix). King’s Knight is a variation on Konami’s Knightmare which sold extremely well. The first four stages … Continue reading “King’s Knight”

Year: 1986

Platforms: MSX, NES, Nintendo 3DS, PC-88, Sharp X1, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Shooter


In this side scrolling action game, Kid Niki must rescue his beloved Princess Margo who has been kidnapped by the Stone Wizard. You are equipped with a Spinning Sword to clear any minions that stand in your way. You can also find a Golden Bell, whose chime slays from a distance, a Silver Bell, which … Continue reading “Kid Niki: Radical Ninja”

Year: 1986

Platforms: Apple II, Arcade, Commodore 64, NES, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Kid Kool is a side-scrolling platformer. The king is sick and Kool must gather the seven magical herbs to cure him within three days. Unlike most platformers, momentum is very important in Kid Kool. He takes several steps to get up to full speed when running and cannot stop on a dime. There is no air … Continue reading “Kid Kool and the Quest for the Seven Wonder Herbs”

Year: 1990

Platforms: NES

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Kid Klown and his family are on their way to perform in a circus when they meet the magician Night Mayor. He asks Kid Klown to help him open a treasure vault, but Kid Klown, having been warned about the evil magician by his parents, refuses. Not willing to give up so easily, Night Mayor … Continue reading “Kid Klown in Night Mayor World”

Year: 1993

Platforms: NES

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Kickle Cubicle is a sliding puzzle game in the vein of Adventures of Lolo where the Wicked Wizard King covered the kingdom with ice and hid the people and palaces deep within the ice. Armed with his freezing breath, Kickle sets out to save his friends and attempts to rescue the kingdom from this puzzling … Continue reading “Kickle Cubicle”

Year: 1988

Platforms: Arcade, NES

Genre: Action

Theme: Puzzle elements


Kick Off was the first football game of its kind, having a top-down view and unlike other football games of that time, the ball was not glued to the feet of the players. Playing Kick Off requires skills in ball control. There is an option to learn these skills without being harassed by the opposition. … Continue reading “Kick Off”

Year: 1989

Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, NES, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports

Theme: Sports


The evil wizard Belzed and his forces have attacked the kingdom of Lowrel, killed its king and queen and kidnapped princess Silphee. Players take control of aspiring martial artist Thonolan who sets out to rescue Silphee and defeat Belzed. KickMaster is a side-scrolling platformer in which enemies are defeated by using various kicks and spells. Defeated … Continue reading “KickMaster”

Year: 1992

Platforms: NES

Genre: Action

Theme: Beat 'em up / brawler