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Heavy on the action, Ikari Warriors became a favorite both in the arcades and on home consoles. To fuel that frenzy, SNK and Tradewest teamed up again for a sequel, Victory Road, released later that same year. This time, the Ikari Warriors take on more cosmic foes, battling rock-headed beasts, one-eyed green men and other … Continue reading “Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road”

Year: 1986

Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari ST, Commodore 64, NES, Nintendo Switch, PC Booter, PSP, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Theme: Shooter


Ikari Warriors is a vertically scrolling action game where one or two players fight their way through a variety of terrain, such as jungles, rivers, and ruins. Along the way different weapons can be found, including machine guns, grenades, and rocket launchers.

Year: 1986

Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari ST, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, MSX, NES, Nintendo Switch, PC Booter, PSP, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Theme: Shooter


Ice Hockey is an action game for one or two players. Start of by selecting a team and customizing your players. Each team member can be one of three player types: small and skinny (very fast, but not good at checking or shooting), very large (slow, but with a strong body check and outstanding shooting … Continue reading “Ice Hockey”

Year: 1988

Platforms: NES, Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Sports

Theme: Sports


In Ice Climber one or two players need to climb their way to the top of 32 different mountains. Each mountain is broken up into eight levels of platforms along with a bonus stage at the top. Attempting to stop the player from making upward progress are different creatures ranging from polar bears to condors, as well … Continue reading “Ice Climber”

Year: 1985

Platforms: Arcade, Game Boy Advance, NES, New Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC-88, Sharp X1, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Based on the movie of the same name, the Soviet Union have been building in secret a Typhoon-class submarine with nuclear strike capabilities. This war machine has been named the Red October. While on its trial run, the captain, Marko Ramius has hijacked the submarine along with it’s crew. They plan to defect to the … Continue reading “The Hunt for Red October”

Year: 1990

Platforms: NES

Genre: Action

Theme: Shooter


In this platformer based on the 1991 comedy/action film of the same name, the player takes on the role of Eddie Hawkins, known as “Hudson Hawk,” the world’s greatest cat burglar. After ten years in prison for a robbery of a government installation gone wrong, Eddie is released, intending to go straight and retire. Unfortunately, … Continue reading “Hudson Hawk”

Year: 1991

Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy, NES, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Hoops is an action basketball game for one or two players. The game is half court and can be one-on-one or two-on two. You can block shots, pass, steal, or go for a slam dunk. There are two different courts to choose from, and a variety of different players to select.

Year: 1989

Platforms: NES

Genre: Sports

Theme: Sports


In Hook, based on the 1991 film by Steven Spielberg, the player controls Peter Pan who is trying to rescue his children from Captain James Hook. This version differs from the version of the game by Ukiyotei. While also a platformer, the title by Painting by Numbers also includes flying levels as well as one-on-one … Continue reading “Hook”

Year: 1992

Platforms: Commodore 64, Game Boy, NES

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Loosely based on the film of the same name, Kevin McAllister has arrived in New York City without his parents. However he checks himself into a hotel and begins to have fun. It isn’t long before the hotel discovers he’s using stolen credit cards and begin to chase him around! On top of that, Harry … Continue reading “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”

Year: 1992

Platforms: Game Boy, NES, SNES

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform


Based on the film of the same name, Kevin McAllister has been left home alone for Christmas while his family is on vacation. This would not be so bad except for two burglars, Harry and Marv, aka the Wet Bandits, have decided to burglarize his house. However, Kevin is too smart to play victim and … Continue reading “Home Alone”

Year: 1991

Platforms: NES

Genre: Action

Theme: Platform