PLATFORMS

Dragon Slayer is commonly considered one of the progenitors of the action RPG genre. The premise is similar to Roguelikes: the player takes control of a knight who must fight his way through large overhead maze-like dungeons. Unlike roguelikes, the combat in the game is fully action-oriented: the player must approach the monster and “bump” into it … Continue reading “Dragon Slayer”

You are the legendary Red Baron, flying a plane through a horizontal side-scrolling scenery set during World War I. To complete a mission, you simply need to get to the landing spot on the other side without being shot down, but you can gain extra points by destroying enemy vehicles and planes. For huge points, … Continue reading “Sky Kid”

As far as game plots go, having your dad tell you on his death bed to finish his adventure is pretty deep. That’s the fate that has befallen Rockford, whose old man wants him to do what he never could and find the Secret Jewels of the Six Worlds. Rockford is a miner, and his … Continue reading “Boulder Dash”