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'88 Games (c) 07/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX861
Controlled with three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Konami '88" and in Japan as "Hyper Sports Special".
This game runs on the "Chequered Flag" hardware.
On the 100m Dash event, adverts for some other Konami games can be seen in the background : "Flak Attack", "Ajax", "The Hustler" and "City Bomber".
- SERIES -
1. Track and Field (1983)
2. Hyper Olympic '84 (1984)
3. '88 Games (1988)
4. Hyper Athlete (1996)
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'99 The Last War (c) 1985 Proma.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Repulse".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Son of Phoenix".
- STAFF -
Director : Shunkoh Miki
Programmer : Tatsuya Uemura
Character designers : Atsushi Kawaguchi, Minoru Harada, Hiroyasu Kobayashi
Music and sound effects : ???
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$info=005,
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005 (c) 12/1981 Sega.
Controlled with a 4-way and one button.
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10-Yard Fight (c) 1983 Irem.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
10-Yard Fight is the first slightly realistic American football game released.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : Don't pass if the line of the pass will take the ball anywhere near a free-running defender.
* Hint 2 : At the kickoff, you should aim to get to at least the opponents' 40 yard line, if not further. Use your rear defenders on the run up the field!
* Hint 3 : When making a play, look carefully at the your opponent's deployment. Are they all over the right hand side? Then wait till your runner is over the left, get the ball back to the quarterback and pass straight to the running back. Then leg it straight up the left hand side. When doing this, on either side, keep as close to the edge of the pitch as possible. If you're going to get tackled, quickly dodge off the field to end the play.
* Hint 4 : You can also send the running back up the field, and run around with the quarterback until there's a pass available. In the arcade, I used to send the running back way up the right to the very top of the screen, and then run back and left with the quarterback as quickly as possible, doing a huge crossfield throw at the last second. The opponents would get sort of "caught in the scroll" as the ball when diagonally across and most times the running back would be away with no one anywhere near him.
* Hint 5 : You can also run the quarterback straight through the pack - this is only sensible when you're at the 5 yard line or so.
* Hint 6 : Down the ball as soon as you make 10 yards if you have any time left. This is because you can make 10 yards in 15 seconds and get 10 seconds back for a net loss of 5 seconds. It takes 30 seconds to make 20 yards and doing it in 1 play will get a net loss of 20 seconds (30 - 10), but doing it in 2 will only lose 10 seconds because you get 2 10 second bonuses (30 - 10 - 10). Once the clock runs out in mid-play just go as far as you can and hope it's enough to get more time.
* Hint 7 : Learn the defense formations. Once you find the correct pass route for a particular formation it will work consistently.
* Hint 8 : If you see a hard formation and you are short on time, your best move may be throwing an interception and hoping for an easier formation. This works best when you have 7 to 10 seconds left and don't think you can make ten yards or get downed before time runs out. Don't try it with less than 7 seconds though. 6 :xx probably won't be enough time.
* Hint 9 : Run to the right during "first contact" after the kickoff. There is an extra computer guy waiting on the left side. The best way to use the top blockers is to let the middle blocker connect, move straight right until the top right blocker connects, then head up again.
* Hint 10 : You can do a forward pass after a lateral. This will cut through a few formations that are hard passing from the quarterback position. If you time it well a diagonal pass left (right running back to a left reciever) can miss an active middle defender.
* Hint 11 : If you run the ball, use the reciever to block for you. The game doesn't have 'pass interference' calls so you have to be careful not to do this by accident.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
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$info=1941,1941j,
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1941 - Counter Attack (c) 02/1990 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Here is all the official bosses names :
* Stage 1 - Leviathan
* Stage 2 - Bismarck
* Stage 3 - V3Rocket
* Stage 4 - Krote
* Stage 5 - Leviathan
* Stage 6 - Gotha
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Capcom 3 - PCCB-00030) on 21/05/1990.
- UPDATES -
At the 5th position on the high score table, the Japanese version says 'j01' instead of 'o01'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : Your airplane doesn't lose energy when it collides with cliffwalls, buildings etc. Instead it will rotate a bit after such collisions. That means you can tumble up and down these obstacles (keep on colliding), and if you keep shooting, your shots will go in all directions. This way you can clear up a lot of enemies when you are under pressure.
Scroll designers : Sadakichi, Marilyn Higuchi, Yuki, Kintarou, Harusan
Character support : Akiman
Character coordinator : Rekite
Character effects : Yokota Yokozo
Sound composer : Hifumi
Programmers : Makkow, Babel-2, Dome
Game analysers : Akira Nishitani (Nin), Doda Nda Uda
Director : Kihaji Okamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC SuperGrafx (1991)
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1942 (c) 12/1984 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
1942 was the first game that Okamoto designed at Capcom.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : On certain levels, a V-formation of red planes will come straight down from the top. If you kill all 5 of them, and it turns into a Black/Red POW, pick it up - it's a free airplane!
* Hint 2 : On levels where you pick up the extra two airplanes next to you : Use them to kill off the bigger planes. You will get a second chance to get them back later on.
* Hint 3 : On the challenge levels, you can get large bonuses based upon shot accuracy...
90% - 94% = 10,000 pts.
95% - 99% = 20,000 pts.
100% = 10,000 pts
Oddly enough, the bonus for 100% accuracy is only 10,000 points, making it advantageous to let the last plane go by.
* Hint 4 : On the levels with the huge boss plane, save all your loops! Shoot at it quickly, loop down to avoid the shots, and shoot at it again, and then loop. You should be able to kill it this way.
* Hint 5 : Most of the time it is easier to keep only one wingman rather than both; that way it's easier to maneuver around enemies. If you miss the red airplanes that give you the wingman, kill off your man (assuming you have more) and the game will place you back before them.
* Hint 6 : At times, a slow airplane will come out of the left or right hand side of the screen. Shoot it, and it will turn into a special figure. If you fly over the figure you will get 5,000 points!
* Here's an interesting bug in 1942 : If you win an extra man by crossing the xxx points mark when killing the "boss" bomber, no extra planes will be awarded on the basis of points! Extra planes can still be obtained by getting the black-and-red POW, but no point-based bonuses will be awarded for the rest of the game.
* It is possible to finish the game. When completed, a screen appears with a message saying 'We give up!', and a 10,000,000 point bonus is awarded!!!
- SERIES -
1. 1942 (1984)
2. 1943 - The Battle of Midway (1987)
3. 1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen (1988)
4. 1941 - Counter Attack (1990)
5. 19XX - The War Against Destiny (1995)
6. 1944 - The Loop Master (2000)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Yoshiki Okamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 1")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 1")
Nintendo Game Boy Color (2000)
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
Commodore C64 (1986)
MSX2 (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
MSX (1987)
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$info=1943j,
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1943 - Midway Kaisen (c) 1987 Capcom.
It was 40 years ago, at the height of World War II. The Japanese main squadron tasted defeat off the coast of Midway Islands. Some say that this battle greatly changed the outcome of the war. Can you destroy the battleship, 'Yamato' ? Relive the excitement of "1942" by controlling your P-38 equipped with six secret weapons. In addition to the now famous loop, you have at your command, lighting, cyclone, and tsunami to ward off your enemies.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as Midway Naval Battle.
This game is known outside Japan as "1943 - The Battle of Midway".
This game runs on the "Commando (capcom)" hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Choose Your Weapon : Hold these buttons at the beginning of each stage to activate the weapon...
Stage 1 for a Small Shot Gun, press 1P side Down and 2P side A.
Stage 2 for a Big Shot Gun, press 1P side A and 2P side B.
Stage 3 for a Laser, press 1P side Upright+A+B and 2P side Down+B.
Stage 4 for a Big Shot Gun, press 1P side Downleft+B and 2P side Leftup.
Stage 5 for a 3-way, press 1P side A and 2P side Up.
Stage 6 for a Auto, press 1P side Left and 2P side Right+B.
Stage 7 for a Shell, press 1P side Upleft and 2P side Down.
Stage 8 for a 3-way, press 1P side Left+A+B and 2P side A+B.
Stage 9 for a Laser, press 1P side Downright+A+B and 2P side Downright+A+B.
Stage 10 for a Shell, press 1P side Upright+B and 2P side Downright.
Stage 11 for a Auto, press 1P side Upleft and 2P Right+A.
Stage 12 for a 3-way, press 1P side Right+A+B and 2P side Upright+A+B.
Stage 13 for a Auto, press 1P side Up and 2P side Down.
Stage 14 for a Laser, press 1P side Upleft+A+B and 2P side Right+A+B.
Stage 15 for a Shell, press 1P side Downright+A and 2P side Downleft+A.
Stage 16 for a Auto, press 1P side Right+A and 2P side Upright+A.
* Full Ammunition Load : A little known trick in the game is to hold down the fire button at the very end of a board immediately after beating the boss. By holding down the button until the plane takes off in the subsequent board, the game gives you a full ammunition load (65 Seconds)! This trick only works every third board or so and it may even change your selected weapon.
* Hint 1 : The '100% accuracy' bonus refers NOT to how many planes you down during the round, but rather how many of the guns on the enemy aircraft carriers you get. For this reason, it's best to ignore the planes and concentrate on the ships - that's where the big points are.
* Hint 2 : It's possible to shoot one of the ships just before your plane dives in to battle the fleet, and that you can capture the flames that erupt from it. This gives a 10,000 point bonus.
* Hint 3 : At some points in the background there are 'shootable' patches which will yield a bonus when shot enough. They can be recognized by the sparks which will occur when your bullets hit them. One such bonus is on level one : it is on the lowest part of the second cloud bank to the left after the last large plane of the level appears. It appears as a cow. There is also another shootable area which appears after the first ship in the first level, in the water above it.
1) The cow bonus is worth 20,000 points, and on the first level, it's followed by a strange object that looks like a dragonfly moving right to left across the screen. Shooting the dragonfly yields an additional 10,000 point bonus.
2) The cow and dragonfly bonuses also appear on other rounds; the cow can sometimes be seen on the deck of a carrier!
3) There's a bonus shaped like a spinning cat (!). When collected, it upgrades your weapon to a laser.
* Hint 4 : The 'star' bonus gives you 5,000 points when caught. It may also increase the capacity of your fuel gauge by eight units (mine went from 64 to 72 units). The white star also gives you the max seconds of weapon (if you get it with no weapon, the next time you get one you'll get 64 seconds instead of 20).
* Hint 5 (This has been reported on level 2, but may exist on other levels as well) : Sometimes an astronaut will emerge from the side of the final (boss) ship and walk off the screen. Shoot it for 100,000 points! This happens most often when the command tower is shot repeatedly before the ship is destroyed.
* Hint 6 : If you get the "propeller" power-up (it looks like a propeller over a circle), your energy level will be fully replenished.
* Hint 7 : Still another bonus is shaped like an pine cone or acorn. When you fly over a certain spot, the pine cone shows up and is worth 2,000 points.
* Hint 8 : When the boss ship explodes, the control center breaks into 4 pieces. The pieces are worth 10,000 points each if shot.
* Hint 9 : If you shoot a POW enough to cycle it through about 4 or 5 times, it will turn into a fueltank :) that helps a GREAT deal on the last few stages, especially a stage or 2 where they DONT give you a full tank at the end of the cloud stage before you go to the water!
- SERIES -
1. 1942 (1984)
2. 1943 - Midway Kaisen (1987)
3. 1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen (1988)
4. 1941 - Counter Attack (1990)
5. 19XX - The War Against Destiny (1995)
6. 1944 - The Loop Master (2000)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yoshiki Okamoto
Character designers : Naoko Sato, Miki Chan, Kawamoyan, Aho no Sakata
Music by : Yoshihiro Sakaguchi
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$info=1943,
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1943 - The Battle of Midway (c) 06/1987 Capcom.
It was 40 years ago, at the height of World War II. The Japanese main squadron tasted defeat off the coast of Midway Islands. Some say that this battle greatly changed the outcome of the war. Can you destroy the battleship, 'Yamato' ? Relive the excitement of "1942" by controlling your P-38 equipped with six secret weapons. In addition to the now famous loop, you have at your command, lighting, cyclone, and tsunami to ward off your enemies.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "1943 - Midway Kaisen".
This game runs on the "Commando (capcom)" hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Choose Your Weapon : Hold these buttons at the beginning of each stage to activate the weapon...
Stage 1 for a Small Shot Gun, press 1P side Down and 2P side A.
Stage 2 for a Big Shot Gun, press 1P side A and 2P side B.
Stage 3 for a Laser, press 1P side Upright+A+B and 2P side Down+B.
Stage 4 for a Big Shot Gun, press 1P side Downleft+B and 2P side Leftup.
Stage 5 for a 3-way, press 1P side A and 2P side Up.
Stage 6 for an Auto, press 1P side Left and 2P side Right+B.
Stage 7 for a Shell, press 1P side Upleft and 2P side Down.
Stage 8 for a 3-way, press 1P side Left+A+B and 2P side A+B.
Stage 9 for a Laser, press 1P side Downright+A+B and 2P side Downright+A+B.
Stage 10 for a Shell, press 1P side Upright+B and 2P side Downright.
Stage 11 for an Auto, press 1P side Upleft and 2P Right+A.
Stage 12 for a 3-way, press 1P side Right+A+B and 2P side Upright+A+B.
Stage 13 for an Auto, press 1P side Up and 2P side Down.
Stage 14 for a Laser, press 1P side Upleft+A+B and 2P side Right+A+B.
Stage 15 for a Shell, press 1P side Downright+A and 2P side Downleft+A.
Stage 16 for an Auto, press 1P side Right+A and 2P side Upright+A.
* Full Ammunition Load : A little known trick in the game is to hold down the fire button at the very end of a board immediately after beating the boss. By holding down the button until the plane takes off in the subsequent board, the game gives you a full ammunition load (65 Seconds)! This trick only works every third board or so and it may even change your selected weapon.
* Hint 1 : The '100% accuracy' bonus refers NOT to how many planes you down during the round, but rather how many of the guns on the enemy aircraft carriers you get. For this reason, it's best to ignore the planes and concentrate on the ships - that's where the big points are.
* Hint 2 : It's possible to shoot one of the ships just before your plane dives in to battle the fleet, and that you can capture the flames that erupt from it. This gives a 10,000 point bonus.
* Hint 3 : At some points in the background there are 'shootable' patches which will yield a bonus when shot enough. They can be recognized by the sparks which will occur when your bullets hit them. One such bonus is on level one : it is on the lowest part of the second cloud bank to the left after the last large plane of the level appears. It appears as a cow. There is also another shootable area which appears after the first ship in the first level, in the water above it.
1) The cow bonus is worth 20,000 points, and on the first level, it's followed by a strange object that looks like a dragonfly moving right to left across the screen. Shooting the dragonfly yields an additional 10,000 point bonus.
2) The cow and dragonfly bonuses also appear on other rounds; the cow can sometimes be seen on the deck of a carrier!
3) There's a bonus shaped like a spinning cat (!). When collected, it upgrades your weapon to a laser.
* Hint 4 : The 'star' bonus gives you 5,000 points when caught. It may also increase the capacity of your fuel gauge by eight units (mine went from 64 to 72 units). The white star also gives you the max seconds of weapon (if you get it with no weapon, the next time you get one you'll get 64 seconds instead of 20).
* Hint 5 (This has been reported on level 2, but may exist on other levels as well) : Sometimes an astronaut will emerge from the side of the final (boss) ship and walk off the screen. Shoot it for 100,000 points! This happens most often when the command tower is shot repeatedly before the ship is destroyed.
* Hint 6 : If you get the "propeller" power-up (it looks like a propeller over a circle), your energy level will be fully replenished.
* Hint 7 : Still another bonus is shaped like an pine cone or acorn. When you fly over a certain spot, the pine cone shows up and is worth 2,000 points.
* Hint 8 : When the boss ship explodes, the control center breaks into 4 pieces. The pieces are worth 10,000 points each if shot.
* Hint 9 : If you shoot a POW enough to cycle it through about 4 or 5 times, it will turn into a fueltank :) that helps a GREAT deal on the last few stages, especially a stage or 2 where they DONT give you a full tank at the end of the cloud stage before you go to the water!
- SERIES -
1. 1942 (1984)
2. 1943 - The Battle of Midway (1987)
3. 1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen (1988)
4. 1941 - Counter Attack (1990)
5. 19XX - The War Against Destiny (1995)
6. 1944 - The Loop Master (2000)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yoshiki Okamoto
Character designers : Naoko Sato, Miki Chan, Kawamoyan, Aho no Sakata
Music by : Yoshihiro Sakaguchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 1")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 1")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
* Others :
LCD Handheld game (1989) : released by Acclaim.
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$info=1943kai,
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1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen (c) 06/1988 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as "1943 Modified - Midway Naval Battle".
This game runs on the "Commando (capcom)" hardware.
This update of "1943 - The Battle of Midway" was only released in Japan.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Capcom 1 - D28B0011) on 11/01/1989.
- UPDATES -
"1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen" has different graphics and gameplay is slightly harder than "1943 - The Battle of Midway".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Choose Your Weapon : Hold these buttons at beginning of each stage to activate the weapon...
Stage 1 for a Shot Gun, press 1P side Right and 2P side Upright.
Stage 2 for a Laser, press 1P side Upleft and 2P side Down+B.
Stage 3 for a 3-way, press 1P side A and 2P side Upleft.
Stage 4 for a 3-way, press 1P side Downleft+A and 2P side Up+A.
Stage 5 for a Shell, press 1P side Left and 2P side Downright+A.
Stage 6 for a Laser, press 1P side Downleft+B and 2P side Upleft+A.
Stage 7 for a 3-way, press 1P side Down+A+B and 2P side B.
Stage 8 for a Laser, press 1P side Downleft+B and 2P side Down+A.
Stage 9 for a Shell, press 1P side Upleft+B and 2P side Downright+A+B.
Stage 10 for a 3-way, press 1P side Up+A and 2P side Upleft.
* Hint : If you see an icon shaped like a mountain, get it - it will give you the laser! (This bonus will not appear in every game, or at any particular level).
- SERIES -
1. 1942 (1984)
2. 1943 - The Battle of Midway (1987)
3. 1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen (1988)
4. 1941 - Counter Attack (1990)
5. 19XX - The War Against Destiny (1995)
6. 1944 - The Loop Master (2000)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), Dechikun
Producer : Kihaji Okamoto
Character designers : Naoko Sato, Miki Chan, Kawamoyan, Aho no Sakata
Sound & Music : Jungle Kumi
Hardware : Panchi Kubozoo, Jumbo Saito
Programmer : BLBON
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1991)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 1")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 1")
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$info=1944,1944j,
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1944 - The Loop Master (c) 06/2000 Capcom.
Warbirds Fly Again!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Supported by Eighting / Raizing.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- SERIES -
1. 1942 (1984)
2. 1943 - The Battle of Midway (1987)
3. 1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen (1988)
4. 1941 - Counter Attack (1990)
5. 19XX - The War Against Destiny (1995)
6. 1944 - The Loop Master (2000)
$end
$info=1945kiii,
$bio
1945k III (c) 2000 Oriental.
A straight rip-off of Psikyo's "Strikers 1945 III".
- TRIVIA -
At the End Credits '(c) 1999 Promat' is shown.
- STAFF -
Executive Producer: Lee Hyung Kee
Produced & Director: Sung Jung Woo
Game Design: Sung Jung Woo, Kim Tae Wook, Lee Dong Ik
Hardware Design: Kim Young Ho, Lee Seung Woo, Park Sang Yeul
Graphics Design: Kim Tae Wook, Lee Dong Ik, Woo Sang Gyun
Programmer: Sung Jung Woo
Music Artist: Lee Seung Woo
Sound Effect: Sung Jung Woo
Advice Supervisor: Lee Seung Woo
Tester: Eum Jae In, Park Sang Chul, Jang Se Yong, Sin Won Tae
$end
$info=19xx,19xxa,19xxh,19xxj,19xxjr1,
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19XX - The War Against Destiny (c) 12/1995 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 13
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Soundtrack : 19XX The War Against Destiny - VICL-2168) on 03/04/1996.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Japanese, Asia and US releases (951207).
Revision 2 :
* Hispanic release only (951218).
Revision 3 :
* Japanese release only (951225).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Change First Stage Music To "1942" BGM : At the title screen after the coin is inserted move Up, Right(x9), Down(x4), left(x2). A sound will be heard once the code is entered.
* Change First Stage Music To An Arranged Version of "1942" BGM : At the title screen after the coin is inserted move Up, Down(x9), Upleft, Downright, Upright, Downleft, Upleft, Downright. A voice will be heard once the code is entered.
* Stronger Bombs : Holding the bomb button will charge your bomb to a stronger level.
- SERIES -
1. 1942 (1984)
2. 1943 - The Battle of Midway (1987)
3. 1943 Kai - Midway Kaisen (1988)
4. 1941 - Counter Attack (1990)
5. 19XX - The War Against Destiny (1995)
6. 1944 - The Loop Master (2000)
- STAFF -
Game designers : I. Satsuma, Tomonori Nonaka, S. Obata (Manhattan)
Program designers : T. Ueno, Batayoni, Hdo, Dress, Ittetsu, You!, Hits
Object designers : Y. Maruno, Misupo Rumu, Yoshino Hiroaki, Mimura Kenji 8, N. Fukuda, Yuki, Henoheno, Bow, T. Osumi, GZ, K. Tokunaga, You-Ten-Nakano, Takep, Eizi Murabayashi, Kogaman
Music composers : Syun Nishigaki (Kobekko), Tatsuro Zuzuki
Sound designers : Hiroaki Kondo (Mach-2)
All sound produce by Arcade Sound Team.
$end
$info=openice,
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2 on 2 Open Ice Challenge (c) 11/1995 Midway.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway Wolf Unit hardware.
This game is an official licensed product of the NHLPA (National Hockey League Players Association). It features the voice of the legendary NHL announcer Pat Foley. Over 100 real players, each player's skill level reflects his real NHL ability.
During the match, you can see in the background an advert for Kellogg's Corn Pops.
The flyer of this game has a photograph of former Chicago Blackhawk goaltender Eddie 'The Eagle' Belfour on it (now with the Toronto Maple Leafs). The text refers to a '140mph' slapshot -- The individual who wrote this seems to have forgotten to do the metric conversion from kilometres per hour. He/she should have written 140 km/h (or 90 mph) as that's more realistic.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Characters (Initials, Birthdate) :
Al Lasko - AL(space), Aug 31
Andy Lycke - AL(space), Nov 23
Art Tianis - AJT, Oct 23
Bill Dabelstein - DOZ, Dec 31
Brian Eddie - BRE, Apr 20
Bridgitte Fedesna - BMF, May 09
Carlos Pesina - CCP, Nov 15
Cary Mednick - CMM, Jul 02
Chris Bobrowski - ME(space), May 12
Christa Woss - CLW, Jul 09
Craig Janney - C(space)J, Sept 26
Dan Thompson - DJT, Jun 04
Dave Michicich - DLM, Aug 06
Dave Zab - ZAB, May 28
Ed Boon - EJB, Feb 22
Ed Keenan - EJK, Apr 10
Eddie Ferrier - EF(space), Jun 10
Eugeene Geer - OEG, Nov 05
Eugene Jarvis - EPJ, Jan 27
Evil Haeger - JH(space), Jul 13
Glenn Shipp - GWS, Jun 11
Gordie Howe - G(space)H, Mar 31
Heather Beach - HAB, Mar 24
Jack H. Haeger - JAH, Jan 06
Jack E. Haeger - JEH, Jul 13
Jake Simpson - JMS, Feb 22
Jason Skiles - JMS, July 29
Jay Cohen - JNC, Jun 04
Jeff Johnson - JBJ, Nov 04
Jeff Peters - JTP, Dec 15
Jennifer Fedesna - JKF, Feb 25
Jennifer Hedrick - JJH, May 03
Jim Gentile - JPG, Jan 23
Jim Greene - JDG, May 31
Jim Rohn - JR(space), May 22
Jim Tianis - DJT, Oct 20
Joan Faux - JBF, July 17
John Carlton - JMC, Aug 05
John Lowes - JML, Nov 04
John Newcomer - JRN, Jun 18
John Tobias - TOB, Aug 24
Jon Hey - JWH, Sept 20
Josh Tsui - CET, Nov 28
Ken Williams - WKW, May 30
Kevin Daley - J(space)R, Sep 15
Kevin Stevens - KMS, Apr 15
Luis Mangubot - LM(space), Apr 18
Mark Loffredo - ML(space), May 25
Mark Penacho - MDP, Jan 13
Mark Turmell - MJT, Mar 22
Martin Martinez - MAM, Aug 07
Maryann Rohn - MAC, Jul 07
Matt Booty - MVB, Apr 18
Matt Cooney - MJC, Jun 06
Matt Davis - MJD, Aug 19
Mike Lynch - MJL, Feb 28
Mike Ossian - OTT, Jan 11
Mike Vinikour - MXV, Oct 14
Mike Waldron - MJW, Jan 09
Nik Ehrlich - NIK, Nov 17
Pat Cox - PGC, Apr 11
Pat Foley - PJF, Dec 23
Paul Dussault - PGD, Dec 17
Ray Gay - RMG, Aug 11
Ray Macika - REM, Mar 26
Rebecca Scott - RS(space), Sept 27
Ross Shaffer - FRS, Apr 13
Sal Divita - SAL, Feb 02
Sheridan Oursler - SNO, Jan 03
Sidney Strong - SID, Feb 12
Steve Beran - SAB, Aug 29
Steve Correll - RSC, Sep 16
Ted Barber - BAR, Dec 05
Tony Goskie - TWG, Dec 07
Tony Metke - ARM, July 19
Warren Davis - WBD, Aug 17
Xion Cooper - XC(space), Aug 09
Zarley Zalapski - ZBZ, Apr 22
$end
$info=2020bb,2020bba,2020bbh,
$bio
2020 Super Baseball (c) 09/1991 SNK / Pallas.
Game ID : 0030
A futuristic baseball game with humans and robots where you may buy powerups with the money gained during the matches.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Mega Drive (1993)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=3countb,
$bio
3 Count Bout (c) 03/1993 SNK.
Game ID : 0043
Gather up wrestling fans! Take your pick of 10 promising wrestlers and go for the world title of wrestling but be aware that these guys are not shy about fighting dirty! Features solid graphics & music, diverse types of arenas (some of these with additional dangers such as electric ropes!), fast & furious gameplay & a few surprises such as secret special moves as well as some 'fun' toys such as clubs & tasers! Do you feel brave enough to venture into this ring?!!!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Fire Suplex".
3 Count Bout is the only 'true' wrestling game for the SNK MVS Neo-Geo hardware but not the first. This honour goes to "King of The Monsters" (with giant monsters anyway!) :)
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Fire Suplex - PCCB-00134) on 17/09/1993.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=3in1semi,
$bio
3-in-1 (c) 1997 SemiCom.
Three games including "New Hyperman", "Hyperman" and "Cookie & Bibis".
$end
$info=4enraya,
$bio
4 En Raya (c) 1990 IDSA.
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Spanish as '4 In A Row'.
- STAFF -
Luis Gosalbez Carrasco
$end
$info=4in1,
$bio
4 Fun in 1 (c) 1981 Armenia / Food and Fun.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This multi-game system lets you select from four different games; "Galactic Convoy", "Scramble Pt2", "Galaxian Pt5" and "The Ghost Muncher Pt3".
$end
$info=bowler,
$bio
4 Player Bowling Alley (c) 04/1979 Midway.
Game ID : 730
Controlled with a trackball.
- TRIVIA -
One of Midway's myriad bowling games, this was the first that featured the popular 'Flash' variation with its timing-based scoring scheme. To support this, an external display was used to highlight the appropriate section of the score scheme.
$end
$info=4dwarrio,
$bio
4-D Warriors (c) 1985 Coreland / Sega.
Game ID : 834-5918
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
- STAFF -
Rabinia H, Miyao, Sanpei, T. Iga
$end
$info=40love,
$bio
40-0 - Forty-Love (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A30
$end
$info=600,
$bio
600 (c) 1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX353
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Turtles" and as "Turpin".
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
$end
$info=64street,64streej,
$bio
64th. Street - A Detective Story (c) 1991 Jaleco.
Two selectable detectives, each with different fighting styles, attempt to solve cases by beating up each criminal they encounter. Lots of special items can be found by throwing enemies into the background and breaking things.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-C system hardware.
64th. Street is a precursor to Jaleco's "Rushing Beat" series on the Nintendo Super Famicom.
Character design : Mamoru Horikoshi, Shigeru Hashimoto
Hyper adviser : Myaa
Sound : Yokoyama, Studio O.K
$end
$info=720,720r3,720r2,720r1,720g,720gr1,
$bio
720° (c) 12/1986 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136047
Skate Or Die!
Controlled with a circular rotating joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari System 2 hardware.
Atari released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : In the ramp park, a good trick is to constantly push the kick button and do skid-outs at the top of each side of the half-pipe. To do this, get to the lip of the ramp, hold the stick parallel with the lip, and stop pressing kick. This will cause you to grind and skid down the ramp. You will be awarded big points at the lip and at the base of the ramp. This procedure may be repeated over and over for some incredible (effortless) high scores.
* Hint 2 : Don't forget to visit the skate shops. Do not underestimate what a new board and shoes does for you. Buying new equipment allows you to move faster, jump farther, recover faster, and pull off more tricks.
* Hint 3 : In the ramp section, levels 8, 9, and 10 : holding down the kick and jump buttons simultanously on the lip of the ramp will boost your air. This trick only works when you're going the correct speed (usually your third or fourth jump), and only once (as far as I can tell) per ramp session per level.
* Hint 4 : The entire game should focus around the Sessions skate park (the blue park in the right quadrant of the playfield). Making multiple passes through this park will greatly increase your scores. Remember to keep jumping and spinning. A good game should leave you feeling completely exhausted!
- STAFF -
Software / Game design : John Salwitz
Playfield / Game design : Dave Ralston
Software : Paul Kwinn
Technical assistance : Rob Rowe
Animation : Sam Comstock, Will Noble, Mark West
Audio : Brad Fuller
Music : Hal Canon, Earl Vickers
Control design : Jack Aknin
Game design : Milt Loper
Hardware support : Gary Stempler
With invaluable support from : Dave Cook, Dennis harper, Rusty Dawe, Jess Melchor
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
$end
$info=7jigen,
$bio
7jigen no Youseitachi - Mahjong 7 Dimensions (c) 1990 Dynax.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fairies of the 7 Dimensions'.
$end
$info=800fath,
$bio
800 Fathoms (c) 1981 Amenip.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to US Billiards for US distribution.
This game is known outside US as "Mariner".
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
$end
$info=9ballsht,9ballsh2,9ballsh3,
$bio
9 Shootout! (c) 1993 E-Scape EnterMedia.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Bundra for distribution.
$end
$info=ace,
$bio
Ace (c) 1976 Allied Leisure.
$end
$info=aceattac,
$bio
Ace Attacker (c) 1989 Sega.
An overhead volleyball game.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
$end
$info=acedrvrw,
$bio
Ace Driver (c) 1994 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Ace Driver received the highest honors at the 76th Annual IAAPA Show (The deluxe cabinet). Ace Driver received the award for the Best Coin-Operated Game of the show!
Pony Canyon / Wonder Spirits released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Arcade Soundtrack 005 : Ace Driver Series - WSCA-00003) on 19/09/1997.
- SERIES -
1. Ace Driver (1994)
2. Ace Driver - Victory Lap (1996)
$end
$info=victlapw,
$bio
Ace Driver - Victory Lap (c) 1996 Namco.
A racing game from Namco featuring more tracks and cars than the original.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco System 22 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Wonder Spirits released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Arcade Soundtrack 005 : Ace Driver Series - WSCA-00003) on 19/09/1997.
- SERIES -
1. Ace Driver (1994)
2. Ace Driver - Victory Lap (1996)
$end
$info=acrobatm,
$bio
Acrobat Mission (c) 1991 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-91073
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
$end
$info=dogfgt,
$bio
Acrobatic Dog-Fight (c) 1984 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0011
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Dog-Fight - Batten O'Hara no Sucharaka Kuuchuu-sen".
- STAFF -
R. Hagiwara, Miyuki. Ohashi, Kaori. Ohta, Naritaka Nishimura, Kyoichi. Hara
$end
$info=actfancr,actfancj,actfanc1,
$bio
Act-Fancer - Cybernetick Hyper Weapon (c) 05/1989 Data East.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Data East 1 - D25B1002) on 21/06/1989.
Player controls a bike that can be transformed into a sportscar, a buggy a boat or a chopper, by accumulating power-up's.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16A hardware.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
$end
$info=aerofgt,aerofgtb,aerofgtc,
$bio
Aero Fighters (c) 1992 Video System.
Take your pick among 4 countries' ace pilots and take it to the skies to destroy enemy jets, hulking bosses and some strange hidden enemies in this solid overhead shooter! Features solid 2-D graphic and a good level of challenge.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sonic Wings".
An alternate version of this game runs on the "Turbo Force" hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sonic Wings - PCCB-00118) on 21/04/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Aero Fighters (1992)
2. Aero Fighters 2 (1994)
3. Aero Fighters 3 (1995)
4. Sonic Wings Limited (1996)
- STAFF -
Shin Nakamura, Ogawa Hyone, Armored Cruiser, Wataru Yamazaki, Alice Itoh, Tako Bekku, Neko ikeda, Hikihara, Manbow, H. Motono, Yamamotoya, H. Hino, You-Chan, M. Tsukada, Kazzo, Y. Fukuda, Y. Nakanishi, Naoki Itamura, Masato Arikawa, Soushi Hosoi, M. Sakakibara, Hironobu Urata
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
$end
$info=sonicwi2,
$bio
Aero Fighters 2 (c) 07/1994 Video System.
Game ID : 0075
Take your pick from 8 funny pilots (among these are an old-fashioned cyborg, a dolphin and a baby just to mention a few!), and blast your way through to reach the mysterious final boss (which changes with each play, a nice touch!). Features great 2-D graphics (check out the bosses & the explosions!) and the same tried & true gameplay of the first game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sonic Wings 2".
This represent the second game in the "Aero Fighters" series and the first one to runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The game's storyline changes according to the pilots currently selected, this applies to the endings as well. So try out different pair combinations in order to see some truly wacky endings!
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sonic Wing 2 - PCCB-00158) on 16/12/1994.
Assist : Mac, 840AV, Matsunami, Sisyou, K. Nakajima, Sakon, Masako, Hiki, T. Tateishi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=sonicwi3,
$bio
Aero Fighters 3 (c) 10/1995 Video System.
Game ID : 0097
Aero Fighters now features an array of 10 selectable pilots to do battle in classic overhead shooting action. Features solid 2-D graphics and a very high challenge level so you won't master this game anytime soon!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sonic Wings 3".
This represent the latest game in the "Aero Fighters" series to runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Malcolm from 1993's "Ta-o Taido" makes an appearance as a pilot. His plane has a special charged shot ability that is unique to him (by holding Fire button).
The strange ship that appears at the end of each level and warps away after the boss is defeated first appeared in "Turbo Force" as a regular enemy during Stage 2.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sonic Wings 3 - PCCB-00193) on 20/10/1995.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Red Rabbit Kotomi (from "Rabio Lepus") :
1) Insert your coin(s)
2) Press and hold B+Start during all the folowing sequence. Now, at the character selection screen :
3) Press Down when the timer reachs 7 and when the nose of the plane points towards you.
4) Press Down when the timer reachs 5 and when the nose of the plane points towards you.
5) Press Down when the timer reachs 2 and when the nose of the plane points towards you.
6) Press Down when the timer reachs 0 and when the nose of the plane points towards you. Red Rabbit Kotomi will appears.
* Play As Diabloom (from "Turbo Force") :
1) Insert your coin(s)
2) Press and hold B+Start during all the folowing sequence. Now, at the character selection screen :
3) Press Right.
4) Press Down when the timer reachs 7 and when the nose of the plane points towards you.
5) Press Down when the timer reachs 5 and when the nose of the plane points towards you.
6) Press Down when the timer reachs 2 and when the nose of the plane points towards you.
7) Press Down when the timer reachs 0 and when the nose of the plane points towards you. Diabloom will appears.
- SERIES -
1. Aero Fighters (1992)
2. Aero Fighters 2 (1994)
3. Aero Fighters 3 (1995)
4. Sonic Wings Limited (1996)
- STAFF -
Planner : Count IKuei
Programmers : Aiz!, You-Chan, Sysyou
Designers : Armored Cruiser, Takasu, Akira, Manbow Yokoyama, T. Tateishi, K. Yamamotoya, A. Sakamura, A., Kaz, Hiki, T. Matsui, Oh! Kawara, M. Cats.I, Hil, T. Sakon
Sound : Q, P, Noise
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=aeroboto,
$bio
Aeroboto (c) 09/1984 Jaleco.
The player as Aeroboto can transform into a 'Mobile robot' or an 'Aero-fighter' to complete this marathon shoot-'em-up.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Williams for manufacture and distribution outside Japan.
This game is known in Japan as "Formation Z".
$end
$info=aburner,
$bio
After Burner (c) 07/1987 Sega.
Blast those enemy air fighters in furious dogfights to restore peace to the skies! This classic arcade hit managed to easily catch everyone's attention due to its blazing fast graphics, ultra cool rock soundtrack and simple yet addictive gameplay. Along with its special cabinet the game was truly an unforgettable experience which is still pretty fun after all these years!
- TRIVIA -
The After Burner series was originally inspired by the 1984 Academy Award winning feature film 'Top Gun'.
Sega released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Taikan Game Special - 28XA-198) on 21/12/1987.
Scitron released a soundtrack album for this game (After Burner / Sega S.S.T. Band - PCCB-00032) on 06/1990. Composition and arrangement by SEGA S.S.T. Band. The tracks 1 and 3 are arrange versions.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Commands : On the following stages, press the following keys to get the following effects.
During Demo - press Start + Vulcan Cannon + Missile + Foto sensor and stick Right to get a DUKE message.
Stage 1 - press Start + Vulcan Cannon + Missile, to get a messages.
Stage 3 - press Start and speed fast to get 100 Missiles.
Stage 5 - press Start + Vulcan Cannon + Missile, to get a message.
Stage 9 - press Vulcan Cannon + Missile and stick Right to get 100 Missiles.
Stage 11 - press Vulcan Cannon + Missile and stick Left to get 50,000,000 pts.
Stage 13 - press Start + Vulcan Cannon + Missile and stick Left to get a message.
Stage 16 - press Start and stick down to get a message.
Stage 19 - press Start to get a message.
Stage 21 - press Start + Vulcan Cannon + Missile + Foto sensor and stick Up to get 250,000,000 pts.
Stage 23 - press Start + Vulcan Cannon + Missile + Foto sensor to get a message.
- SERIES -
1. After Burner (1987)
2. After Burner II (1987)
3. After Burner III (1992, Sega Mega CD)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yu Suzuki (YU.)
Music by : Hiroshi Miyauchi (HIR)
(KIM), (BIN), (SAD), (KEY), (Y.N)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1987)
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sega 32x (1994)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2003, "Sega Arcade Gallery")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Sharp X68000 (1989)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989) released by Tiger Electronics : 18 different levels of play!
$end
$info=aburner2,
$bio
After Burner II (c) 10/1987 Sega.
Game ID : 834-6335-02
Blast those enemy air fighters in furious dogfights to restore peace to the skies! This classic arcade hit managed to easily catch everyone's attention due to its blazing fast graphics, ultra cool rock soundtrack and simple yet addictive gameplay. Along with its special cabinet the game was truly an unforgettable experience which is still pretty fun after all these years!
- TRIVIA -
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Taikan Game Special - 28XA-198) on 21/12/1987.
Scitron released a soundtrack album for this game (After Burner / Sega S.S.T. Band - PCCB-00032) on 06/1990. Composition and arrangement by SEGA S.S.T. Band. The tracks 1 and 3 are arrange versions.
An ABII unit appears in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- UPDATES -
ABII is essentially the same game as "After Burner", but there are a few differences, mainly the fact that it is possible to control your plane speed.
- SERIES -
1. After Burner (1987)
2. After Burner II (1987)
3. After Burner III (1992, Sega Mega CD)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yu Suzuki (YU.)
Music by : Hiroshi Miyauchi (HIR)
(KIM), (BIN), (SAD), (KEY), (Y.N)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Yu Suzuki Game Works Vol. 1")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Shenmue II")
Microsoft XBOX ("Shenmue II")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1989)
Sharp X68000 (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
* Others :
Mobile phones (2003)
$end
$info=aodk,
$bio
Aggressors of Dark Kombat (c) 07/1994 SNK / ADK.
Game ID : 0074
One-on-one fighter and beat-'em-up style characteristics at the same time. Featuring the ability to grab objects to throw at opponents. Eight selectable characters.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tsuukai GANGAN Koushinkyoku" (translates from Japanese as 'Thrilling Intense March'). 'GANGAN' is also Japanese onomatopoiea for the sound of a large bell or a scolding voice.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
(A)ggressors of (D)ark (K)ombat = ADK, the creators of this game. The title is also a kind of pun on "Mortal Kombat".
Fuuma of the "World Heroes" series appears as a selectable character in this game.
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Kazuo Arai
Producer, action plan, Game Director : Tsutomu Maruyama
Director, game plan : Takashi Hatono
Second director, algolism plan : Kenji Sawatari
Marketing research : Yukio Gotoh
System plan : Tsutomu Maruyama
System programmers : Eiji Fukatsu, Makio Chiba
Programmers : H. Kamoda, Teruaki Shirasawa, M. Ando, S. Kubota
Editor : M. Ishida
Sound direction : Tsutomu Maruyama
Sound & Music : H. Yamamoto, Hiroaki Shimizu, H. Kujirai, K. Kasuga, T. Muramatu, Y. Kurosawa
Art director : Tsutomu Maruyama
Graphic designers : K. Hakamata, H. Toda, K. Yokoo, M. Shiraishi, H. Yamada, H. Suzuki, H. Ohzono, T. Okamura, A. Kobayashi, M. Yoshikoshi, M. Mitsuya, Y. Nishidate, R. Nakajima, Y. Sohara, K. Sakanishi, H. Kusano, M. Ohno, T. Egashira, Shinji Moriyama, S. Ito, M. Sato, K. Ohashi, K. Ohnishi, T. Arahata, S. Endo, T. Yamazaki, M. Honda, M. Himeno, T. Aoyagi, J. Seki, F. Kurihara
Demo character design : K. Fujita
Public information : K. Fujita, H. Taguchi
Character voices : N. Ogata, Y. Fujio, K. Katsura, Y. Ishii, H. Ando, Michael Naishtut, Dario Louis Pohissi, Julie Oppenheimer, Yang Ju Il
Schedule manager : K. Sakanishi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=agress,
$bio
Agress (c) 1991 Palco.
$end
$info=koshien,
$bio
Ah Eikou no Koshien (c) 04/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C81 (F2-System No. 14)
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Oh Glorious Koshien'. 'Koshien' is a famous Japanese high school baseball tournament.
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
$end
$info=airbustr,airbustj,
$bio
Air Buster - Trouble Specialty (c) 01/1990 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Namco.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Air Buster - PCCB-00025) on 21/04/1990.
- STAFF -
Software : S. Igarashi (To-y), H. Takeuchi (Tiny-Tomo)
Graphics : K. Matsuoka, N. Obana, T. Konakawa
Hardware : H. Mikami, H. Nagayoshi
Music composed by : Tatsuya Watanabe
Sound operate : S. Aizu
Test game : F. Komori, K. Niihara, T. Okamoto
Total coordinate : S. Igarashi (To-y)
General producer : Hiroshi Kaneko
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nec PC Engine (1990, "Aero Blasters")
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
$end
$info=aircombu,aircombj,
$bio
Air Combat (c) 1992 Namco.
A cockpit flying game from Namco that tries to simulate an F-16 like aircraft. The game mainly involves dog fighting and has three levels of play; Cadet, Captain and Ace.
Controlled with a throttle lever and 8-way joystick with two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco System 21 hardware.
Note : You never die in this game! Instead you eject from the aircraft giving you a non-violent ending.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.10 - VICL-40097, 40098) on 16/12/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Air Combat (1992)
2. Air Combat 22 (1995)
3. Ace Combat (1996, Sony PlayStation)
4. Ace Combat 2 (1997, Sony PlayStation)
5. Ace Combat 3 - Electrosphere (2000, Sony PlayStation)
6. Ace Combat 04 - Shattered Skies (2001, Sony PlayStation 2)
7. Ace Combat 5 (Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Music composition by : Hiroyuki Kawada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1995)
$end
$info=airco22b,
$bio
Air Combat 22 (c) 1995 Namco.
The sequel to "Air Combat" featuring better graphics.
Controlled with a throttle lever and analogue joystick with trigger and thumb buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game was named Air Combat '22' because it ran on Namco's Super System '22' hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.18 - VICL-15040) on 25/05/1995.
- SERIES -
1. Air Combat (1992)
2. Air Combat 22 (1995)
3. Ace Combat (1996, Sony PlayStation)
4. Ace Combat 2 (1997, Sony PlayStation)
5. Ace Combat 3 - Electrosphere (2000, Sony PlayStation)
6. Ace Combat 04 - Shattered Skies (2001, Sony PlayStation 2)
7. Ace Combat 5 (Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Music & Sound by : Kazuhiro Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kawada, Keiichi Okabe
$end
$info=airduel,
$bio
Air Duel (c) 06/1990 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-72 system hardware
Severals musics from this game was recycled for others games from the same musicians :
The mission 1 music was recycled and remixed in "Gun Force II" (Stage 2 part 1).
The mission 2 music contains a synth solo (after 32 seconds) wich was performed with a sax in "Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II" (mission 3).
The mission 3 music was recycled and remixed with electric guitar in "Metal Slug 3" (mission 1, underwather way).
The mission 3 music was also recycled and remixed in "Gun Force II" (Stage 2 part 2).
The mission 4 music was recycled and remixed in "Gun Force II" (stage 1).
- SERIES -
1. Air Duel (1990)
2. Air Assault (1993)
$end
$info=ainferno,
$bio
Air Inferno (c) 1990 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito Air System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Taito DJ Station : G.S.M. Taito 5 - PCCB-00037) on 21/08/1990.
- STAFF -
Chief : Toshiaki Tsukano
Game design : Tsukasa Fujita
$end
$info=airraid,
$bio
Air Raid (c) 1987 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
Air Raid is the predecessor to "Raiden".
$end
$info=arescue,
$bio
Air Rescue (c) 1992 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game run on the Sega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=agallet,
$bio
Airgallet (c) 1996 Banpresto / Gazelle.
Game ID : BP962A
- STAFF -
Executive producer : J. Sato
Total coordinator : Toshifumi Kawashima
Producer : Hiroyuki Fujimoto
Director : T. Uemura
Programmer : Mizuiro Honey
Graphic designers : M. Yamaguchi, J. Inoue, K. Ohira
Music composer : Sakai Yoshitatsu (Yoshitaz)
$end
$info=airwolf,
$bio
Airwolf (c) 1987 Kyugo.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Sky Wolf".
This arcade game is a port of an original game released in 1985 on the Commodore C64 by Elite Systems. The game is based on the popular US TV series 'Air Wolf' (Universal City Studios, 1984).
Take control of a powerful helicopter and blast enemy strongholds in this superb shooter from the good folks at Konami. Ajax features some impressive graphics filled with rotation and scaling effects (some may get a little dizzy, though!), a solid soundtrack and excellent game control. Highly recommended for any shooter enthusiast!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Typhoon".
This game runs on the "Chequered Flag" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.4 - 28XA-201) on 10/03/1988.
- UPDATES -
The stage order is different between Ajax and Typhoon.
- STAFF -
Producer : K. Hiroshita
Director : S. Okamoto
Programmer : S. Fujiwara, Gen. S
2D design : N. Sugita
3D design : N. Ishii
Tittle : Dr. Hide
Character : K. Nakamura
Sound : Y. Uno, Motoaki Furukawa
Hardware : H. Ueno, K. Ban
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1989)
$end
$info=akkanvdr,
$bio
Akkanvader (c) 06/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E06
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Rogue-vader'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Welcome to the Karu Land - PCCB-00196) on 17/11/1997.
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Space Invaders Deluxe (1979)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
Dracula stole our hero's wife the day of the ceremony and so you must rescue her. Armed with your whip, fight classic horror monsters in in this horizontal action game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Demon Castle Dracula'.
This game is known in US as "Haunted Castle".
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
Akumajou Dracula IS part of the "CastleVania" games series. However, as many games of this series, it is not part of the main storyline. The main character doesn't have any name, but it is believed to be Simon Belmont of the original "CastleVania".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.1 - K30X7705) on 05/08/1988. This album was reprinted (KCIA-2309) on 21/05/1993.
- UPDATES -
Version P : the damage is less effective.
$end
$info=alcon,
$bio
Alcon (c) 12/1986 Taito.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Slap Fight".
'ALCON' stands for 'Allied League of Cosmic Nations'.
This game runs on the "Tiger-Heli" hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Super Power-Up : Insert your coin(s) and select one player mode. When you begin the level, remain idle and do not kill anything. Allow your player be destroyed and when you resume, you will have all power-ups and weapons.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Masahiro Yuge
$end
$info=alexkidd,alexkida,
$bio
Alex Kidd With Stella - The Lost Stars (c) 1986 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16A hardware.
SME / Scitron released a limited edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Arcade 80's Vol.1 - SCDC-00245) on 19/02/2003.
- SERIES -
1. Alex Kidd With Stella - The Lost Stars (1986)
2. Alex Kidd In Miracle World (1986, Sega Master System)
3. Alex Kidd In High-Tech World (1989, Sega Master System)
4. Alex Kidd In Enchanted Castle (1989, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Alex Kidd In Shinobi World (1990, Sega Master System)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Hiroshi Kawaguchi (Hiro)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1988)
$end
$info=welltris,
$bio
Alexey Pajitnov's Welltris (c) 1991 Video System.
- TRIVIA -
This arcade game is a port from an original computer game released in 1989 on the Atari ST.
$end
$info=alibaba,
$bio
Ali Baba and 40 Thieves (c) 1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
'Ali baba' in Arabic also literally means 'Thief'.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=alien3,
$bio
Alien 3 - The Gun (c) 1993 Sega.
Controlled with a machine-gun with recoil and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
This game is based on the 1992 movie 'Alien 3'.
$end
$info=alieninv,
$bio
Alien Invasion Part II (c) 1978.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Space Invaders".
- UPDATES -
AI PII has some differences :
* Added a storyline during the demo mode.
* Green blocks design is different.
$end
$info=astorm,astorm2p,astormbl,
$bio
Alien Storm (c) 1990 Sega.
Three selectable futuristic warriors team up to rid the Earth of the disgusting aliens, some of which masquerade as trash cans and mailboxes. There are also first-person shooting levels in between the fighting.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 18 hardware.
Gilius, the dwarf from "Golden Axe", appears as a judge in the final voting. The player characters from "Golden Axe" appear in the TVs of the first-person shooting levels.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Hyper Drive : G.S.M. Sega 4 - PCCB-00035) on 21/07/1990.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Team Shinobi Ver.4
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (199?, "MegaGames 3in1 Vol 3")
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
Commodore C64 (1991)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
$end
$info=aliensyn,aliensyj,aliensya,aliensyb,
$bio
Alien Syndrome (c) 01/1987 Sega.
The earth command faces a grave crisis. Hideous alien life forms have taken control of Earth's space station and hold its inhabitants hostage. Only two brave space troopers step forward to face the challenge. Ricky & Mary must save the hostages and destroy the alien menace once and for all. Features good graphics & sound as well as simple yet fast gameplay with plenty of weapons to find!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Game Music Vol.3 - 28XA-109) on 10/10/1987.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : Shoot and grab everything as quickly as possible. If you manage to finish a level before the timer reaches 100, you get a 60K bonus.
- STAFF -
Music by : Tohru Nakabayashi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1987)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Sega Game Gear (1992)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Atari ST (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sharp X68000 (1992)
$end
$info=avsp,avspa,avspj,avspu,
$bio
Alien vs. Predator (c) 05/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 04
Two Space Marines and two Predators go after hordes of H.R. Giger's most fearsome creations! Each character has special projectile weapons in addition to the standard super moves.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Based on the comic book series of the same name.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- STAFF -
Planner : Kame, Garuda Tetsu, Wda T
Programmer : Cham Cho Choy, Arikichi Kiyoko, Pon, Hard.Yas, Shinchan
Character designer : Hayashi, Yus, Shisui, Vlad T, Ban, Kawatori, Shige, Jun 26
Ripley and a Space Marine attempt to leave the alien-infested colony by shooting their way out.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version of Aliens is very unlike any other version to appear in other countries.
* Deletions :
Most obviously, both APC driving levels have been entirely deleted.
As such, the subplot of rescuing Newt is gone.
Therefore, Newt never appears in stage 1.
When you take on the 'Shrinky-Dink Alien Quartet', the first one fully enlarged hops off-screen, leaving you to only battle the other three.
Many of the aliens, zombies and mid-bosses can be killed with fewer shots.
* Additions :
Two new kinds of minor enemy appear in the game :
a. An adult alien bursts out of the background wall during the vent portion of what we consider Stage 5.
b. The small form of the Shrinky-Dink Alien, as seen in the form of the second mid-boss in Stage 5, reappears in Stage 7.
Titles have been given to each level.
Special weapons and bombs appear much more frequently in the game.
It is now possible to attain 1-ups in the game.
In addition to the other enemies in this section, ground-popping aliens now appear earlier, in stage 3.
In addition to the other enemies, flying aliens now appear during the first power loader segment, in stage 3.
Flying aliens are much more frequent throughout the outdoor portion of stage 5 and 7.
Extra exploding barrels appear thoughout the game.
* Other changes :
Adult Aliens are now purple instead of maroon, face-huggers are now flesh-toned instead of green, ect.
Many of the adult aliens in the elevator sequence of stage 3 have been removed.
They have been replaced with flying aliens that do not damage the cables.
This make this sequence much easier.
The beams from the 3-way gun have changed color from purple to orange.
During the final battle, the queen does not breathe fire/acid at you.
Instead, after flashing white, she send out multiple images of herself as a projectile!
The queen charges at you constantly even if you are in the power loader.
This make the final battle much more difficult.
- STAFF -
Game programmers : S. Okamoto, K. Ozaki, Hirotaka.I.1
Character designers : Kengo N., Nishiyan
Graphic designers : M. Yoshida, Kaoru. N
Music composer : Adachi
Sound effect : Oouchi
Hardware designer : H. Matsuura
Special guest : Akira. S, Iuchi 2, Chokki, Takano, Samejima
Director : S. Okamoto
Management : Hiroshita
$end
$info=aafb,aafbb,aafbc,aafbd2p,
$bio
All American Football (c) 1989 Leland.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick, an analogue joystick with spring return and one button.
- SERIES -
1. Quarterback (1987)
2. John Elway's Team Quarterback (1988)
3. All American Football (1989)
- STAFF -
Direction : John Rowe, Medo Moreno, Dan Viescas, Dave Dodd
Software : Bob Skinner, Phil Sorger
Graphics : Kevin Lydy
Sounds : Michelle Simon
Music : Sam Powell
Hardware : Eric Henderson
$end
$info=alleymas,
$bio
Alley Master (c) 05/1986 Cinematronics.
$end
$info=aligator,aligatun,
$bio
Alligator Hunt (c) 1994 Gaelco.
Game ID : 940411
Strange reptilian-looking aliens are invading earth and is up to the most brave and skilled soldiers (apparently a duo of skateboarding youths!) to stop the invasion and destroy the enemy base. Features nice graphics and great shooter gameplay which is quite similar to "Cabal" & "Blood Bros."
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Gaelco GAE1 hardware.
- STAFF -
Management : Luis Jonama
Programming : Alexander Ekjanov, Diego Campos
Animations : Xavi Fradera, Toni Rodriguez, Javi Arrebola
Scenario : Esteve Polls, Tony Yeste
Special effects : Xavi Fradera, Tony Yeste
Video effects : Javi Arrebola, Xavi Fradera
Music : Joan Samarti
Sound effects : Josep Quingles, Diego Campos
Hardware designers : Javier Valero, Jordi Vilella
Hardware technicians : Xavier Nicolau, Joan Quingles, Joan Arcos, Belen Moral, Rosa Maria Ibanez
Production : Angel Porras
Maintenance : Ana, Mari Angeles, Oscar
Collaborations : Enric Vives, Joan Parra
$end
$info=alphaho,
$bio
Alpha Fighter / Head On (c) 19?? Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=alpham2,
$bio
Alpha Mission II (c) 03/1991 SNK.
Game ID : 0007
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "ASO II - Last Guardian".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (ASO II - PCCB-00062) on 21/05/1991.
Designers : Toyochan, Maeda, Miki, Y. Kawase, Higa, Keisen. Y, T. Masami, Mano
Sound : Jojoha Kitapi, Konny, Tarkun
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=alphaone,alphaona,
$bio
Alpha One (c) 1983 Atari.
- TRIVIA -
This was the second prototype of "Major Havoc", the first was called "Tollian's Web".
- UPDATES -
Differences with the final game :
* There is no music in Alpha One.
* The story of the Vaxxian is much different. Notice the Catastro-fighter has a different name, as does the vaxxian home planet.
* There isn't any enemy scoring on the 'story' screen.
* Many of the sounds are different. These include the player firing sound and the enemy explosions. The sound of Rex 'frying' is missing.
* Some graphics are different, such as the Space station explosions.
* Many other small differences and the overall unfinished feel of the game.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp Codes : It's possible to warp to higher levels in Alpha One from the start of the game by using certain codes. This is useful to not only be able to get through the game more quickly, but each warp also gives a fairly hefty bonus for carrying it out. This is done by playing the 'mini-Breakout' game at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen when the game starts. The game will have a phrase such as, 'Enter Red Warp 00' at the bottom of the screen. What you do is use the controls to 'dial in' the first digit of the appropriate code given below, then press fire to serve the ball and repeat as necessary. The codes are :
Red code - 23, 250,000 pts, Level 4.
Yellow code - 46, 600,000 pts, Level 8.
Green code - 51, 700,000 pts, Level 9.
Note that you can only enter the codes in the order they're given - it's not possible to enter, say, the red warp code followed directly by the green warp code.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Owen Rubin
$end
$info=alphaxz,
$bio
The Alphax Z (c) 1986 ED.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Wood Place for Japanese distribution.
This game is also known as "Mission 660".
$end
$info=alpinerd,alpinerc,
$bio
Alpine Racer (c) 1995 Namco.
Ski racing game (downhill and gate) with three courses and two play modes - Race and Time Attack. The player stands on a sophisticated set of ski-like foot stands while holding onto two bars for stability to play.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco Super System 22 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.25 - VICL-15049) on 22/11/1995.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Character : When the 'press any button' screen comes up, hold down the two outside buttons and press the middle button repeatedly. You will hear a sound if done correctly and unlock the secret character 'Penguin'.
- SERIES -
1. Alpine Racer (1995)
2. Alpine Racer 2 (1996)
3. Alpine Racer 3 (2002)
- STAFF -
Music & Sound composer : Takayuki Ishikawa
$end
$info=alpine,alpinea,
$bio
Alpine Ski (c) 04/1982 Taito.
Game ID : RH
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Here's A Way To Get Ridiculously High Scores In Alpine Ski : Go thru the downhill section with the points flags very slowly and avoid collecting positive points :
1) There's some point in the course (should be easy to find) where there's a negative points flag near trees that can be crashed into. This trick is best done here.
2) Collect negative points to roll your score back under zero. You will be granted massive time on the massive points you have. Unfortunately, time will be taken off at an incredible rate.
3) Run over the negative points flag as necessary to get rid of the points you win just by moving forward and crashing into the nearby trees.
4) Repeat Step 4 until you've run out of time. You now have a completely unbeatable high-score which (if it were 1981) people would beg you to tell them how you did it.
WARNING : ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY DON'T GO BACK ACROSS ZERO OR YOUR GAME WILL END IMMEDIATELY!!!
$end
$info=altbeast,altbeas2,
$bio
Altered Beast (c) 08/1988 Sega.
Goddess Athena has been abducted by the Lord of the Underworld. Her father Zeus has looked for a brave warrior strong enough to save her and chose you, a brave centurion who died with honor & courage on the battlefield. So after bringing you back to life, Zeus has granted you with the power to morph into powerful holy beasts in order to stand a chance against the unspeakable horrors in the Underworld. Can you save goddess Athena and secure your place as a warrior of the gods? Features detailed graphics, nice soundtrack along with some digitized voices, as well as simple yet fun gameplay. Highly recommended for action game fans as well as "Splatterhouse" fans!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Juuohki".
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
Alex and Stella from "Alex Kidd" are declared dead in the first stage of this game (Alex and Stella stones).
The small tail swinging gryphon that appears often in this game makes a comeback in "Golden Axe".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game on (G.S.M. SEGA 1 - D28B0002) 07/07/1988.
An Altered Beast unit appears in 1998 movie 'The Replacement Killers'.
The American release of the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) in 1989 all came bundled with a port of this game, making it the first American Genesis game.
- STAFF -
Developed by Team Shinobi 1988 summer : Fu., Tak., Tos., Mor., Nak., Kaw., Sat., Uch., Hkr., Has., Hag.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1988)
Sega Mega Drive (1988)
NEC PC Engine (1988)
NEC PC Engine CD (1989)
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Sega Smash Pack")
Sega Game Gear
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
PC-Compatible [MS-DOS] (1990)
PC [CD-ROM, Windows] (1998, "Sega Smash Pack")
Atari ST
* Others :
LCD handheld game (19??) released by Tiger Electronics.
$end
$info=mrflea,
$bio
The Amazing Adventures of Mr. F. Lea (c) 02/1982 Pacific Novelty.
- TRIVIA -
This game contains some great elements from other games like "Donkey Kong", "Frogger" and "Jungle King".
The release of this game was dedicated to Doris and Addy.
- STAFF -
Game written by : Philip Lieberman, Craig Edwards
Music by : Francisco Pflaum
Graphics by : Dan Posnick, Craig Edwards
$end
$info=maze,
$bio
Amazing Maze (c) 10/1976 Midway.
Game ID : 611
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Bally Astrocade
$end
$info=ambush,ambusht,
$bio
Ambush (c) 1983 Nippon Amuse.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Tecfri for manufacture and distribution.
$end
$info=anteatg,
$bio
Ameisenbaer (c) 1983 TV-Tuning 2000.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to F.E.G.
Known outside Germany as "Anteater".
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Chris Oberth
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983, "Anteater")
$end
$info=horshoes,
$bio
American Horseshoes (c) 07/1990 Taito.
Game ID : C47
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
$end
$info=amspdwy,amspdwya,
$bio
American Speedway (c) 07/1987 Enerdyne Technologies.
$end
$info=amerdart,
$bio
AmeriDarts (c) 1989 Ameri.
$end
$info=amidar,amidaru,amidars,amidaro,
$bio
Amidar (c) 10/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX337
At first you control a gorilla in a maze pursued by wild warriors! The gorilla wants to colour-in the maze and the warriors want to kill you. It's up to you to keep the gorilla ahead of the patrolling pack while you guide him on his colouring spree throughout the maze. If you're successful, suddenly you become a paint roller pursued by patrolling pigs and it's another fast and furious chase all over again!
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Stern for distribution in the US (04/1982) and to Olympia.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Amigo".
Re-released by Konami on the "Scramble" hardware in 1982.
- UPDATES -
The "Scramble" hardware version has different character's names.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600
* Computers :
Atari ST (1983)
$end
$info=amigo,
$bio
Amigo (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an Italian bootleg of "Amidar".
- UPDATES -
In this bootleg, the copyright messages were removed (only '1982' appears). During the demo, the original teaching messages were removed.
$end
$info=androdun,
$bio
Andro Dunos (c) 06/1992 Visco.
Game ID : 0049
A horizontal shooter with different weapon settings that you can switch between.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Andro Dunos is Visco's first game developed and released for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- STAFF -
Producer : Tetsuo Akiyama
Director : Don Gabacho
Assistant director : Keisuke Usami
Programmers : R. Mutoh, Danna, City
Character designers : Yuji Masuda, Tel.Y, Yasushi
$end
$info=andromed,
$bio
Andromeda (c) 1979 Irem.
Exciting Space Game! Mysterious Enemies Attack The Earth! Players's Beam-Cannon can be moved from side to side by the lever. Beams to destroy 'ANDROMEDA-SHIPS' are fired by pressing the button. When all 'ANDRO-SHIPS' are destroyed, a new screen image of all ships will appear again. Bonus points shown at the bottom of the screen will be added to player's total points, as player resumes the game.
Playing 'cops and robbers' has never been this fun before!
Controlled with a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari System 2 hardware.
APB was Dave Theurer's last game at Atari Games. He went on to work on the 'DeBabelizer' for Macromedia with other Atari alumni. Other games by Dave include "Missile Command", "Tempest" and "I, Robot".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp : When you start a new game, you may press the Siren button and start to get a level 1-8 warp, or press Gun+Siren and start to get a level 1-16 warp.
* 15 different criminals :
Day 03, FREDDY FREAK, Small town USA bar (1000 dollars)
Day 05, CANDY GOODBODY, Dead man Corner bar (2000 dollars)
Day 07, BERNIE GASMAN, Highway 20 Forest Bar (3000 dollars)
Day 09, PHILLIP FUSE, Highway 30 overpass (4000 dollars)
Day 11, COOL HAND DUKE, Highway 00 in drinkerstown (5000 dollars)
Day 13, BUZZ GEIGER, Highway 40 past GasnGrub (6000 dollars)
Day 15, JOE KORNCOB, Highway 44 near GasnGrub (7000 dollars)
Day 17, LUIGI DE MUCCIO, Highway 50 at Milk Toast (8000 dollars)
Day 19, DICK SLOB, Highway 70 near aquaduct (9000 dollars)
Day 21, IGGY DINGDONG, Highway 70 (10000 dollars)
Day 23, JUAN FINGERS, Highway 70 Alpine Flats (11000 dollars)
Day 25, HANS OOP, Highway 99 Cactus Falls (12000 dollars)
Day 27, FAKE FRANK, Highway 10 Police Station (13000 dollars)
Day 29, SID SNIPER, Highway 70 overpass (14000 dollars)
Day 31, BILLY BOB JACK, Highway 50 near bar (15000 dollars)
* High scores scrolling : Right on the joystick to scroll down and Left to scroll up.
- STAFF -
Staff : Dave Theurer (DFT), Mike Hally (MLH), (AJM), Mark West (MLW), Brad Fuller (BAF), Hal Canon (HLC), Earl Vickers (EAR), (RBD)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari Lynx (1990)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
$end
$info=aponow,
$bio
Apocaljpse Now (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This bootleg of "Rescue" was named 'Apocaljpse Now' in homage to the 1979 movie "Apocalypse Now". The J is not a typo :-)
$end
$info=apparel,
$bio
Apparel Night (c) 09/1986 Central Denshi.
A mahjong game with girls!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=appoooh,
$bio
Appoooh - The Pro-Wrestling Game (c) 1984 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game was released only in Japan.
Each in-game wrestler is a parody from a real-life wrestler :
* G.Babu - 'Giant Baba' (Shohei Baba)
* H.Hogen - 'Hulk Hogan' (Terry Bollea)
* A.Inoke - 'Antonio Inoki' (Kanji Inoki)
* S.Hanson - 'Stan Hansen' (John Stanley Hansen)
* Tigerman - 'Tiger Mask' (Satoru Sayama)
* A.Giants - 'Andre the Giant' (André Roussimoff)
* U.Uma - Ueda Umanosuke
* A.Buchie - 'Abdullah the Butcher' (Larry Shreeve)
$end
$info=aquajack,aquajckj,
$bio
Aqua Jack (c) 1990 Taito.
Game ID : B77
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito Z System hardware.
- STAFF -
Directer : Yoshinori Kobayasi
Orginal planner : Toshio Kohno
Game designers : Toshio Kohno, Masami Kikuchi
Game programmers : Yoshinori Kobayasi, Youichi Oki, Yasutaka Minami, Horihan Tak Bar
Character designers : Masami Kikuchi, Taira Sanuki, Yukiwo Ishikawa, Kohzoh Igarashi, Seiji Kawakami, Hisakazu Katou, Santa Claus Co., Visual Arts Production
Also licensed to Atari (Game ID : 136019). Approximately 1,950 units were produced by Atari.
This game runs on the "Kangaroo" hardware.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984, "Tales of the Arabian Nights")
Amstrad CPC (1985)
$end
$info=arabfgt,
$bio
Arabian Fight (c) 02/1992 Sega.
Four selectable warriors battle hordes of soldiers and mythical beings. Plenty of sprite-scaling action from foreground to background.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=arabianm,arabiamj,arabiamu,
$bio
Arabian Magic (c) 07/1992 Taito.
Game ID : D29
Four selectable warriors armed with their favorite weapons attempt to thwart the plans of the evil wizard. Each defeated boss becomes a magic spell for the players to use.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
Music & Sound (Zuntata): Norihiro Furukawa, Naoto Yagishita
Hardware : Katsumi Kaneoka, Syuji Kubota
Art director : Nobuhiro Hiramatsu
Character designers : Nobuhiro Hiramatsu, Hiroyo Kujirai, Sakabon, Yukio Abe, Marutake, M. Maekawa, Waka, Peacock, V.A.P
$end
$info=arbalest,
$bio
Arbalester (c) 1989 Seta.
Game ID : UK
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar and Taito for US distribution.
- STAFF -
Producer : Jun Fujimoto
Maneger : T. Sato, M. Honda
Freeman : M. Asakawa
Chief programmer : K. Watanabe
Programmer : Y. Yamaguchi
Graphic designers : K. Nakabayashi, K. Yamada
Sound designer : A. Sato
$end
$info=arcadecl,
$bio
Arcade Classics (c) 1992 Atari Games.
- TRIVIA -
If this game had been released on schedule it would have commemorated Atari's 20th anniversary. It has two games on offer, "Super Centipede" and "Missile Command II". They are both re-makes of the original classics but with enhanced graphics and sound.
- STAFF -
Project leader : Kelly Turner
Programmers : Norm Avellar, Kelly Turner, Matt Setzer
Engineer : Brian McKee
Animators : Rhiz Bugawan, Patrice Moriarity, Ron Seawright
Technician : Gleen McNamara
Audio : Don DieKneite
Product manager : Linda Benzler
Team leader : John Ray
$end
$info=archrivl,archriv2,
$bio
Arch Rivals (c) 05/1989 Bally Midway.
A hilarious basketball game featuring customizing team names and colours.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 68k hardware.
An Arch Rivals unit appears in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- STAFF -
Concept and design : Jeff Nauman, Brian Colin
Sounds : Dan Forden
Graphics : Brian Colin
Software : Jeff Nauman
Hardware and support : Glen Ship, Mark Loffredo, Al Lasko, Greg Tastad, Greg Freres, John, Brian, Elaine Ditton, Ben, Jim, Soumya, Laura, The Doctor!
The joystick was designed by : Ken Lantz
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sega Game Gear (1992)
Sega Mega Drive
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989) : released by Acclaim.
$end
$info=area51,area51a,area51t,
$bio
Area 51 (c) 10/1995 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136105
- TRIVIA -
Developed by Mesa Logic for Atari (although also licensed as a Time Warner product in certain territories), Area 51 was the first game for the Cojag hardware. The 'Cojag' represents Coin-Operated Jaguar, as in the Atari console. The Jaguar hardware was adapted for use in an arcade setting, with a slightly modified board to bring it in line with the standard Atari arcade system. Since the hardware could process very large amounts of data, it was considered far cheaper to store this on an IDE hard drive, connected to the main board. The hard drive was the key to the game play's movie capability. There's about 23 minutes of video on the 1 GB hard drive. The Cojag system can support 16Bit video streams. The original Area 51 uses 1 15 Bit stream for the main video, and an additional 1 Bit stream for the Kronn Hunter palette corruption. Apparently Atari wanted the sprites in Kronn Hunter mode to change colour as the chance of them killing you increased, but this idea was abandoned. It did, however, resurface in some of the home versions.
Another interesting fact is that the software designer had the option of using either a 68010 or a MIPS R3000 as the primary CPU - making the Cojag the first 2 in 1 hardware option, although it was more of a hotswappable system than two processors in one. Indeed, later production runs of Area 51 used the R3000, for greater compatibility with "Maximum Force", the followup game.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 2.03CJ
* Build date : OS : Oct 25 1995 10 :19 :38 / MAIN : Oct 25 1995 11 :08 :10
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 2.03CJ
* Build date : OS : Nov 15 1995 13 :32 :32 / MAIN : Nov 27 1995 15 :51 :56
REVISION 3 :
* Software version : 2.06CJ
* Build date : OS : Nov 11 1996 11 :46 :43 / MAIN : Oct 24 1996 12 :02 :23
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Kronn Hunter Mode : At the beginning of the game, shoot the first three STAAR team members you see with the first three bullets (don't reload or miss). If you did this right you'll enter Kronn Hunter mode. In this mode, you are a mercenary from the Kronn hierarchy sent to steralize Area 51 of the Kronn rebels. You will notice that the grenades, bullets, shotgun shells and machine gun bullets have all taken on a Kronn form.
* Egg Cellent : On the forklift ride shoot all the barrels before and after the ride. There will be a partially hidden barrel you will have to shoot to the left of the forklift. This will lead you to 'egg cellent' where you shoot eggs and baby aliens.
* Chow Palace : After your first progress report in Area 51, where it tells you your percentage and things like that, you will see a wall lined with windows. Shoot all the windows across the entire wall and you will be in the power up room, where you can see aliens attacking women and power-ups all over the screen.
* Secret Area Before Final Boss : Right before you fight the Final Boss when you are outside, you will go to an area with zombies throwing barrels. Shoot all the barrels that are not thrown and you will go to a secret area filled with power ups.
* Head Quarters : To see the alien restroom, you must shoot three blue lights that appear in the corners of the screen. At the beginning of the game, when you enter the building, shoot the first blue light in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. At the conclusion of level 1, while the screen is spinning, shoot the remaining two blue lights in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
* Secret Level : In the office building, you will go into a series of 2 or 3 doors with nameplates on all of them, shoot them all and then you will go into a secret room with power ups and an alien girl at the bottom.
* X Marks The Spot : On the helicopter ride, shoot all of the boxes with flames on them. If done correctly, you will be sent into 'X Marks The Spot', which is a room where you keep breaking the glass on a wall with your guns to reveal a picture of a female policeperson lying there in a very inviting position.
- SERIES -
1. Area 51 (1995)
2. Area 51 - Site 4 (1998)
- STAFF -
Producer : Rob Rowe
Programmer : Charlie Grisafi
* Mesa logic Team :
Concept & Game design : Robert Weatherby
3D Animator : James Mestemaker, Guy Fumagalli, Hector Silva, James Webb
* Atari Team :
Game design : Mike Hally
Art & Design : Steve Caterson
Video production specialist : Brent Englund
Lead technician : Darrell Robinson
Stop-Motion animator : Jody Burgess
Product manager : Derryl DePriest
Audio & Music : Jeanne Parson
Hardware engineer : Brian McKee
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
Sony PlayStation (1997)
* Computers :
PC [CD-ROM] (1995)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1996) released by Tiger Electronics : Has a little gun that you shoot with.
$end
$info=area51mx,a51mxr3k,
$bio
Area 51 / Maximum Force Duo (c) 02/1998 Atari Games.
This is the same game as the original "Area 51" and "Maximum Force" games, with the addition of a single credit 'Tournament' mode for "Maximum Force" and new/additional secret areas in both games.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari Cojag hardware.
Area 51 video was recoded using the Maximum Force system, so Kronn Hunter mode no longer works properly (This is an example of an undocumented 'feature').
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 2.07CJ
* Build date : GUIS Feb 5 1998 18 :52 :26 / MAIN Feb 10 1998 11 :52 :51
* R3000 based
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 2.04CJ
* Build date : GUIS Apr 22 1998 17 :45 :35 / MAIN Apr 22 1998 17 :53 :57
* 68020 based
$end
$info=area88,
$bio
Area 88 (c) 08/1989 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S No. 6
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "U.N. Squadron".
Area 88 is based on the Japanese manga of the same name.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Area 88 - PCCB-00018) on 21/01/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* More Money : If you start a 2 player game at the same time, each one will be credited 3000 dollars. On the other hand, if the second player arrives afterwards, he will have 12000 dollars (you have just gained 9000 dollars).
* Hidden Mission : There are several methods to play this mission, here is one: Beat the Mission 3 (The Forest Fortress) by destroying the heart of the fortress on the first blow (1st passage).
* Various Little Ending Animations : At the ending screen (Presented by Capcom), various little animations are shown dependent on how much Mechs were recovered, or if the Unicorn was recovered...
Mission 3, Forest Fortress :
Unicorn (+ a shield) - Destroy all trees without forgetting from the very start of the level to destroy the 1st tree on the left. The unicorn will appear spontaneously in front of the fortress.
Yashichi - Destroy the latest turret of the fortress, Yashichi is just on the right in bottom of the fire turret.
Mission 4, The Carrier :
Mech (1,000 pts) - Just behind the 5th rock, on the ground level, a Mech which agitates a flag will appear.
Mission 5, Bomber called Bayson :
Mech (+ a T.Laser) - You must destroy the 39 rocks to see a Mech appear with a knife.
Mission 6, Missile Launcher :
Mech (10,000 pts) - When the way separates in 2 ways, take the top while shooting at the base from the 1st pillar made of rock, a Mech will appear.
Mission 8, Battleship called Minks :
Mech (1,000 pts) - After the 2 boats come from the left, place yourself at the top of the screen and shoot until a Mech with a rifle falls into water.
Yashichi - At the middle of the Battleship, we have a red turret, destroy it to release Yashichi.
Mission 9, The Arsenal :
Mech (1,000 pts) - Behind the second building, a Mech with an umbrella hides.
Character designers : Manbou Shintan, Gokkun Kuratani, Rekite, Unicorn Mayumi, Traveller Kuramoyan, Holiday Kakkun, Haru San, Konomi (Powerful Konomi), Fukumoyan, Femme Hana
Music composer : Chan Chakorin
Hard design : Kucchan
Programmers : Blbon, Takako
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991)
$end
$info=lwingsjp,
$bio
Ares No Tsubasa - The Legendary Soldiers (c) 11/1986 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Ares no Tsubasa translates from Japanese as 'Wings of Ares'. Ares is the Greek god of war.
This game is known in US as "Legendary Wings".
This game runs on the "Section Z" hardware.
The main character appears as a striker character (Michelle Heart) in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
- UPDATES -
In "Legendary Wings" (US Set 1), the main characters are men whereas in Ares No Tsubasa they are women.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* On each level, a trio of statues arranged in a triangular pattern will appear about three-quarters of the way through. Bomb them until one of them reveals a passageway (you'll have to bomb them all; it's not the same one every time), and fly into it. You'll now be in a cave, free to fly along and collect treasure chests worth 200 points apiece. When you're in the cave, though, don't shoot - if you fire and hit a treasure chest it's destroyed, and some of the cavern walls release enemies when shot.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Tamayo Kawamoto
$end
$info=argus,
$bio
Argus (c) 01/1986 NMK.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Jaleco.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
$end
$info=argusg,
$bio
Argus (c) 1982 Gottlieb.
Protect the citizens of earth! As Gotlieb's Argus, shoot villains and hazards with energy bolts. Hold down catch button to rescue falling citizens and catch falling cars. Shoot or catch rubble before it crushes someone. Game ends when no citizens remain.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a very rare unreleased prototype.
$end
$info=rygarj,
$bio
Argus no Senshi - Legendary Warrior (c) 1986 Tecmo.
Game ID : 6002
You are a barbarian warrior trying to reclaim the land from an evil Dominator and his legions of minions. You fight your way through 27 rounds with a unique weapon which was like a lethal razor sharp disk that he would hurl at enemies!
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Warrior of Argus'.
This game is known in US as "Rygar - Legend Warrior".
- UPDATES -
The differences between the US and Japanese are :
* The demo sequences are different.
* The Japanese version seems to have more hidden powers, stars and an extra free life.
* The US version is more biased towards stars and explosions.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 10,000 Points Bonus : At the end of each level, at THE VERY INSTANT the game takes control and guides you into the temple, pull diagonally Leftdown on the joystick. Do it right and you'll get 10,000 points. Note : The hundred number of your points must be the same as the units of your time, for example, 33,330 points and 13.30 seconds, or 100.000 points and 00.00 seconds.
* If the 'invincibility' bonus is gotten when having the 4 other bonuses, you get normal invincibility (30 seconds) PLUS 170,000 points.
After a sudden alien assault, the Arkanoid spaceship has been destroyed and the only survivor, the small 'Vaus' space vessel has been mysteriously trapped in another dimension by an unknown enemy. You must help the 'Vaus' overcome the security systems as well as the enemies in this dimension, find the alien being responsible for the attack and make your escape. Features very easy to learn gameplay mechanics & plenty of power-ups to find!
Controlled with a spinner and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution (12/1986).
Some bootlegs of this game are known as "Block" and "Paddle 2".
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version supports cocktail mode whereas the others don't.
- TIPS & TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : The power pills are not quite random. There are essentially two types of games. One has lots of light blue multi-ball pills and the pink warp pills - this is a low scoring game. The high scoring game gives you more of the other pills.
* Hint 2 : On each level, the ball will not speed up completely until it hits the back wall, so :
1) Try to remove bricks from the bottom up, or punch a hole through thicker areas of bricks rather than go straight through (e.g. take out the left side of level 2 rather than the single block at the right as you will catch far more pills).
2) If you have collected a lot of S pills and the ball has been in play for a bit of time, be prepared for a sudden speedup.
* Hint 3 : Also, the D token speeds up the balls and is pretty useless on most levels (the one with the enclosed diamond is the only good example I can think of).
* Hint 4 : As only one pill can fall at a time, multiple balls can reduce your potential score quite drastically. Every pill is worth 1000 points. For the first few levels, get every pill you can, but do not use the special powers. You will get a lot of extra ships and should get a gray P (extra vaus) or two - thereby starting early with 6 or 7 ships.
* Hint 5 : In the mask end game, you should get 15 hits (1000pts per hit) on the mask/per man until you eliminate the mask with the 16th hit on your last man to end the game.
- SERIES -
1. Arkanoid (1986)
2. Arkanoid - Revenge of Doh (1987)
3. Arkanoid Returns (1997)
- STAFF -
Game designed by : Akira Fujita (AKR)
Programmed by : Yasumasa Sasabe (SSB)
Director of hardware & co-programmer : Toshiyuki Sanada (SND)
Assistant programmer : Toru T. (TOR)
Graphic designer : Onijust H. (ONJ)
Sound composer : Hisayoshi Ogura
Sound effects : Tadashi Kimijima
Pattern designer : Akira Iwai
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997)
* Computers :
PC [MS-DOS] (1986)
MSX (1986)
Tandy (1987)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Apple II (1987)
Atari 800 (1987)
Atari ST (1987)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Thomson M05
$end
$info=arknoid2,arknid2u,arknid2j,
$bio
Arkanoid - Revenge of DOH (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B08
The mysterious enemy known as 'DOH' has returned to seek vengeance on the 'Vaus' space vessel. You must once again take control of the 'Vaus' and overcome many challenges in order to destroy 'DOH' once and for all! Features the same easy to learn gameplay mechanics as its predecessor, more detailed graphics, plenty of power-ups and an increased challenge.
Controlled with a spinner and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
The return of the legendary block game! The enemy known as 'DOH' still did not get the message and after many years of silence decides to attack once again. The 'Vaus' space vessel better be ready to face new, yet familiar challenges, in order to stop 'DOH' for the last time! Features revamped graphics and sound, the very same classic gameplay as its predecessors, as well as plenty of power-ups to try out. Need a relaxing yet challenging good time? Then this one is for you! :)
- SERIES -
1. Arkanoid (1986)
2. Arkanoid - Revenge of Doh (1987)
3. Arkanoid Returns (1997)
- STAFF -
Planners : Atsuchi Taniguchi, Yuji Koga
Programmed by : I.T.L.
Program support : Shunsuke Ono
Character designers : Chiho Maeda, Mari Fukusaki, Tomohiro Kagawa
Sound : Yasuhisa Watanabe, Ishikawa Babio (BABI)
Designer : Kumi Mizobe
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
$end
$info=arlingtn,
$bio
Arlington Horse Racing (c) 1991 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
- STAFF -
Concept / Management / Programming : Larry Hodgson
Programming : Robert Fuentes Jr., Jane Zeto
Artwork : Susan Svoboda, Stan Fukuoka
Music & sound : Kyle Johnson
Hardware : Steve Jaskowiak, Scott Allie, Ann Vonckx
Publicity : Carol Tomme
Testing : Jim Zielinski
Sales : John Cassiday
$end
$info=armwrest,
$bio
Arm Wrestling (c) 1985 Nintendo.
$end
$info=armedf,
$bio
Armed Formation (c) 1988 Fillmore / Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Armed F, Crazy Climber 2 - PCCB-00020) on 21/02/1990.
* Enabled 'Special Course', 'Guest Players' and 'Player Select' codes by default.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Ship Selection : At the ship select screen...
1) To select a 'Normal power type' fighter, select your ship with A button.
2) To select a 'Bomber power type', select your ship with B button.
3) To select a 'Option power type', select your ship with C button.
4) To select a 'Speed up type', select your ship with Start button.
* Stage Edit : Start from the game mode selection screen, highlight the game mode of your choice and press A+B simultaneously.
* Guest Players : Insert a coin and press Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, Start. Nine additional fighters will be unlocked.
* Player Select : With this mode enabled you can select one ship instead of a team. Insert a coin and press Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
* Score Mode : To show up score calculations, start from anywhere in the game, hold the Start button and press B (To leave the score mode, re-enter the code).
- STAFF -
Program 68000 side : Shinobu Yagawa
Program Z80 side : Yuichi Ochiai
Character designer : Kazuyuki Nakashima
Graphic designers : Kazuyuki Nakashima, H. Yokoyama, M. Taguchi, Masaharu Tokutake, Yuki Yonei
Music composers : Manabu Namiki, Ken-ichi Koyano, Hitoshi Sakimoto
Sound effects : Mato
$end
$info=armora,armorap,armorar,
$bio
Armor Attack (c) 1980 Cinematronics.
Controlled with four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Also Licensed to Rock-ola.
One of two games Skelly did for Cinematronics that had *required* overlay backgrounds. "Warrior" was the other one. Skelly designed six vector games and programmed five of them while at Cinematronics.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1982)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1982) released by Mattel.
$end
$info=armorcar,armorca2,
$bio
Armored Car (c) 1981 Stern Electronics.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
First game for Stern created by Chris Oberth. Before working for Stern he was at Marvin Glass designing/prototyping handheld electronic games such as 'Finger Bowl'.
Armored Car was partly inspired by "Targ".
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 (Set 2) :
* First release.
REVISION 2 (Set 1) :
* Bug fixes release.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Chris Oberth, Gunar Licitis
$end
$info=armwar,armwara,armwaru,armwarr1,
$bio
Armored Warriors (c) 09/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 07
Four selectable mechs and their respective pilots try to save Earth from battle with a sister planet's renegade army. Parts of destroyed mechs can be outfitted onto your mech to create interesting and deadly combinations.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Powered Gear - Strategic Variant Armor Equipment".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Sony Music Works released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Powered Gear Arcade Game Track - SRCL-3089) on 01/12/1994.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Selecting Joint Parts : While the demo appears for joint machine, the player who gets the radio machine must enter the following codes.
Beta-Cannon - Hold Up.
Gamma-Battler - Hold Left or Right.
Alpha-Fortress - Hold Down.
* Selecting Parts : At the stage title screen, hold B+C (over 1 sec.) and then enter the following key.
Bomber - Leftup
Death Drill - Up
Missile - Rightup
Laser blade - Left
Force claw - Right
Flame - Leftdown
Chain spark - Down
Laser - Rightdown
Note : You can select both the arm and the sub weapon at the same time, but, if you enter codes for arm or sub weapon twice only the later code will work.
- SERIES -
1. Armored Warriors (1994)
2. Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness (1995)
- STAFF -
Planners : Kiyo, T.H.T.Fuji, Tuchihashi Bakabon
Programmers : Y. Tunazaki Forever, Hero Hero, H. HASssssY, Hamachan, Dress
Mechanical design and object : Yochabare, E. Kuratani, H. Uemura, Naoki Fujisawa, Y. Maruno, H. Yoshino, You.Ten Kozow, Igami, Nekokan, U.F.O, N. Fukuda, Bakky
Art designers : Matsumoto, Y. Maruyama, M. Oshino, Takuji Mishima, Saru, Kohei Akiyama
Sound composer : Takayuki Iwai (Anachey Takapon)
Sound designer : Tomuyuki Kawakami (T.K NY)
Special advisers : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), Shochan, Kenkn, Meshi, Furoboh
Character designer : T.O.M
AD designers : Sensei, Sakomizu
Director : Kihaji Okamoto
$end
$info=aof,
$bio
Art of Fighting (c) 09/1992 SNK.
Game ID : 0044
An early Neo-Geo martial arts fighter with two selectable characters in one player mode and eight selectable characters in two player mode which also features a long-nosed end boss. Progressive damage is shown on each fighter's face for a dramatic effect.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ryuuko no Ken" (translates from Japanese as 'Dragon and Tiger Fist').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Fit of Fighting".
This is the first fighting game to feature the 'camera zoom' - where the camera zooms in when the fighters are close together and zooms out when the fighters move away from each other. This is also the first fighting game to utilize a 'spirit meter'. Every time a special move is executed the spirit meter is depleted accordingly. The more powerful the special move, the more it depletes. When it's empty special moves can't be done anymore, however, you can recharge the spirit meter by standing still and holding the A or B button leaving you totally defenseless.
The Haou Shokou Ken was referred to as the Haou Ken (or as the game put it, the 'Haow-Ken'). Its similarity to Ryu's (of "Street Fighter" fame) Hadou Ken forced the name change.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Move Command Delay : Its posible to input the commands for any special or super move but it is not necessary to press the corresponding attack button right away, this allows you to delay any move for as long as you want in order to surprise an opponent! This trick also enables you to perform slower versions of some special moves such as proyectile attacks. Try it! :)
- SERIES -
1. Art of Fighting (1992)
2. Art of Fighting 2 (1994)
3. Art of Fighting 3 - The Path of the Warrior (1996)
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Directors : Finish Hiroshi, Dog Akira, Matakichi.Chan, Mastang.2
Twelve selectable characters are available in this martial arts fighter, each showing progressive damage on their bodies during the fight.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ryuuko no Ken 2".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Geese Howard's guest appearance (see 'Tips And Tricks' section) tries to tie this game's story with the Fatal Fury games. Apparently, this game takes place a few years before the events ocurred in "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters" since Geese looks quite young and uses a very different fighting style (instead of his trademark Aikido which he learned in Japan). Another fact is the special ending when you defeat Geese (you get to see when he gives the order to eliminate Jeff Bogard who happens to be Terry & Andy Bogard's father, before he heads to Japan to learn that country's martial art techniques). This fact also explains why Ryo Sakazaki is so damn powerful in his "Fatal Fury Special" appearance (after all, he was already a powerful & skilled fighter and has had more time than most of the Fatal Fury characters to brush up on his techniques!). Obviously, all these storyline details were ignored in the King of Fighters series for the sake of convenience (All the "Art of Fighting" characters should be way older than the Fatal Fury characters in that game!).
In Temjin's ending, Terry Bogard makes a guest appearance as a little boy!
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version features different voice actors for some characters (John Crawley, Robert Garcia & King).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
Adjust the game difficulty setting up to level 8 in order to boost game's overall speed!
It may be downright cheap & silly, but if you successfully manage to throw an opponent and then hit him with a special move as he gets up, you will dizzy your opponent! This can be done over and over again with most characters... :/
Beat opponents with a special move at the end of the decisive round to see a special 'defeat' animation (some auto-combos & special moves that lift the opponent of the ground won't work though).
Defeat all opponents in two rounds only to fight a special battle against Fatal Fury's main villain & owner of Southtown : Geese Howard (Notice that it is possible to use continues & use different characters as long as you defeat your opponents in 'two rounds only'!). :)
- SERIES -
1. Art of Fighting (1992)
2. Art of Fighting 2 (1994)
3. Art of Fighting 3 - The Path of the Warrior (1996)
- STAFF -
Objects designers : Forever Soe-soe, Pinkey!(Boomer), Terarin, Hori Pu-
Back up : Moriyan, Somatoreeno
Programmers : John guso, Ma2
Directed by Dog.Gotoh and Shigeti.
* Voice Actors :
Ryo : Masaki Usui
Robert : Key Inage
Yuri : Kaori Horie
Takuma : Eiji Tsuda
King : Harumi Ikoma
Jack : ???
John : Masaki Usui
Micky : Key Inage
Lee : Key Inage
Temjin : Yoshinori Shima
Big : ???
Kisaragi : Yoshinori Shima
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
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Art of Fighting 3 - The Path of the Warrior (c) 03/1996 SNK.
Game ID : 0096
Ten selectable characters battle each other in various locations in Mexico. Extremely beautiful and fluid animation courtesy of motion capture technology brings a whole new style of gameplay to this popular fighter.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ryuuko no Ken Gaiden" (translates from Japanese as 'Dragon and Tiger Fist Side Story').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
In each character endings, you receive a nice hand-draw of the character on the 'Thank you for Playing' screen.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Ryuuko no Ken Gaiden - PCCB-00212) on 03/04/1996.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Sinclair : Highlight Robert and press Left (or highlight Jin and press Right(x2)).
* Play As Wyler : Highlight Robert and press Left(x2) (or highlight Jin and press Right).
* Special Day (Birthday Gift) : Definitely one of the strangest tricks in fighting games, each character will be powered up on his birthday (able to perform Super Desperation Moves at any moment during the fight!).
Kasumi Todo - March, 29
Wang Koh-San - April, 17
Lenny Criston - May, 20
Karman Cole - June, 13
Rody Births - July, 24
Ryo Sakazaki - August, 2
Jin-Fuha - September, 4
Wyler - October, 22
Sinclair - November, 14
Robert Garcia - December, 25
* Ultimate K.O. : Defeat an opponent in the first round by using your character's Super Desperation Move when the enemy's lifebar is 5% of less. If done correctly, you´ll win the whole match in just a single round!
- SERIES -
1. Art of Fighting (1992)
2. Art of Fighting 2 (1994)
3. Art of Fighting 3 - The Path of the Warrior (1996)
- STAFF -
Object designers : Heitarou, Black Tree, Futatsu!!, Higetoboin, UG, Ponda, Tohru, Pinkey-EX, Hori-pu~?, Terarin, Kattsun, Sumiccho, Nana, Ashizawan, Satopyon, Tani Tani, Koara, Rave Man, Sasa, K.Miya, Rolly(r), Tony Oki, ??....!
Capture assisted by : Masa, Shin.T, Jeffrey Zoern, Raymond Ho.
Producers : T. Nishiyama, Finish Hiroshi
Directors : Go, Shigeri #3, Kim-Ken, Moai-Nao
* Voice Actors :
Ryo : Masaki Usui
Robert : Mantaro Koichi
Rody : Eiji Yano
Lenny : Kumi Ishida
Wang : Monster Maetsuka
Karman : Mantaro Koichi
Jin : Jai
Sinclair : Harumi Ikoma
Wyler : Monster Maetsuka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
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Ashita no Joe (c) 1990 Wave / Taito.
- TRIVIA -
Extremely rare, this game is based on the classic manga/anime series Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow's Joe). The manga ran from 1968 to 1973 in Shonen Magazine. There were also two TV series and two theatrical releases (years?).
When one of Joe's old rivals, Rikishi, died in the ring in 1970, Kodansha publishing actually held a funeral service for him. Over 700 people attended from all over Japan. An actual Buddhist priest presided over the funeral, held in a full-sized boxing ring.
- SERIES -
1. Ashita no Joe (1990)
2. Legend of Success Joe (1991)
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$info=ashura,ashurau,
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Ashura Blaster (c) 1990 Taito.
Game ID : C43
- TRIVIA -
The kanji characters on the titlescreen read 'Ashura'. Ashura is a demon related to fighting.
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
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$info=aso,
$bio
ASO - Armored Scrum Object (c) 1985 SNK.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- SERIES -
1. ASO - Armored Scrum Object (1985)
2. Alpha Mission II (1991)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
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$info=assault,assaultj,
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Assault (c) 04/1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
This game uses a unique 2-joystick control method and uses 'Mode 7' background scaling and rotation effects like those found in Super Famicom's games.
The most interesting feature is firing 'catapult' bomb shots far away with the left joystick pushed to the left side and the right joystick to the right at the same time,while pressing the fire trigger.
An upgrade of this game is called "Assault Plus".
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.3 - VDR-5278) on 16/12/1988.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Kunio Ogawara
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe, Kazuo Noguchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.4")
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$info=assaultp,
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Assault Plus (c) 1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an upgrade of "Assault". This upgrade was only released in Japan.
- UPDATES -
Assault Plus contains :
* Cocktail mode.
* Different colors.
* Intermission screen.
* Intro has new music.
* Minor enemy changes (strength, colors).
* Two player mode.
* Two skill levels of play.
* Zero points bonus is gone.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Kunio Ogawara
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe, Kazuo Noguchi
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$info=asterix,astrxeaa,astrxeac,
$bio
Asterix (c) 1992 Konami.
Game ID : GX068
Asterix and Obelix PAF! PAF! PAF! the Romans until they give up and crawl away!
- TRIVIA -
Based on the French comic series 'Asterix & Obelix'.
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.5 - KICA-7605) on 26/09/1992.
- STAFF -
Main programmer : Narunopapa
Sub programmer : Yuko Itoh
Graphic director : M. Kukino
Background designer : S. Wada
Enemy designer : T. Akiyama
Sound effect : J-Kane
Sound programmer : Panda
Music composer : Mutsuhiko Izumi, M. Egama, Chiru Chiru, J. Nakano, A. Hashimoto
Hard designer : Hideto Murata
Art Works : Naoko Sato
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$info=asterock,
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Asterock (c) 1979 Sidam.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an Italian bootleg of "Asteroids".
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$info=asteroid,asteroi1,asteroib,
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Asteroids (c) 11/1979 Atari.
Game ID : 035127-035145
- TRIVIA -
An Italian bootleg released by Sidam is known as "Asterock".
Asteroids, completed at the end of 1979, was a much celebrated arcade game that captured the imaginations of millions of players, while capturing a good many quarters as well.
Originally called 'Cosmos', the original design was a copy of "Space Wars", except with asteroids littering the playfield as an aesthetic effect. Actually, 'Cosmos' was once known as 'Planet Grab', in which you had to claim a planet by touching it. 'Planet Grab' simply required you to claim planets by touching them with your spaceship. 'Cosmos' allowed you to blow up the planets and duel with another ship, "Space Wars"-style. Only in Asteroids, which came along two years later, did Atari engineer LYLE RAINS introduce the concept of floating rocks.
The first 200 Asteroids machines were actually "Lunar Landers". Atari was so hot on Asteroids that it cut short the production run on "Lunar Lander" and released the 200 complete with "Lunar Lander" cabinet art.
Atari's bestselling coin-op game of all time. Approximately 56,565 units were produced (47,840 upright and 8,725 cocktail).
* Remembrances from the Video Game Masters : Working on Asteroids was so intense that Lyle Rains and Ed Logg often dreamt about their work. Lyle Rains : "In the course of my work I have always found that there are times during the development process when the project gets to me in such a way that I'm eating, drinking, sleeping, and breathing the project. When I close my eyes the images of the screen are there and I dream about them at night. There is something just very intense when you live with a project like that day and night, for months at a time. When we were working on Asteroids, I would play Asteroids for a number of hours in the evening, then I'd go home and I'd close my eyes, and as I was drifting off to sleep I'd see the asteroids floating around the screen. "Ed Logg : "I was shooting the asteroids all night long.... I'd just play the game over and over and over in my head, just as if you were playing it in real life. To a certain extent, I play a lot of the games in my mind long before I ever write them because you have to get all the interactions down pat before you can start programming. I know what it's going to look like before I even get there.".
* Popular from the Start : A good barometer of a game's future success was how popular it was within the labs at Atari. The software developers often had to chase people away from their prototype machines when they arrived at their desks in the morning or returned from lunch. Lyle Rains : "The development on the really good games gets bogged down, because people want to . . . play them all the time. I was in the lab quite often playing Asteroids, as were many other people.". On the overall popularity of Asteroids, Steve Calfee said : "A lot of people really liked it. Somehow there's something about people, they like to clean spaces. With Asteroids it's easy to measure your accomplishment, you're breaking big rocks into little rocks and then the little rocks into nothing. It's sort of a metaphor for life. "Rich Adam recalled his own first encounter with Asteroids : "I'll never forget going into the lab and seeing that game for the first time. It was like an adrenaline rush. . . I'm out flying this spaceship and it's the miraculous escape. I've got this situation where I've got tons of these boulders flying around the screen, I have almost nowhere to go. I get to blast my way out of it and cheat death one more time.... That's a good fantasy... You've got all these things flying around and yet you're able to survive."
Howard Delman described what it was like creating the sounds for Asteroids : "In those days there were no all-purpose sound chips like we have now, so I had to create a hardware circuit for each sound. I would string together electrical circuits that would produce an output wave-form that corresponded to the wave-form of the sound. When put through an amplifier and a loud-speaker, it would sound like whatever I was trying to create. . .The boom-boom-boom background sound was sort of meant to be like a heartbeat, and the idea was that as the game progressed, the sound sped up, and the player's heart would speed up, too. You know, stress!".
* The Great 25-Cent Escape : On the intensity of playing Asteroids, Ed Rotberg recalled : "Asteroids was just so intense in the fact that you had a concept of all around fantasy. You had to keep your eyes constantly in motion around the screen because the danger could be coming from any direction, at anytime, and it was always so imminent. In Asteroids it was just you out there, trying to survive. It's an incredibly intense game. The tuning in terms of how fast the spaceship turns and how fast the bullets move and how far they go and how fast the asteroids can go, just all the tuning that Ed Logg put into that, is real artistry. Asteroids is a video game artistic masterpiece."The simple fact that the spaceship in Asteroids continues to move after you cut thrust, providing a wee glimpse of the Newtonian mechanics of actual space flight, triggered the imaginations of many users. Rich Adam said : "Asteroids fulfilled the fantasy of being out in space, with no gravity, and free floating. The spaceship had a very elegant grace. A lot of motion in the game had grace, even the way the boulders floated around."And the epic quality of the game was noted by Ed Rotberg : "What Asteroids allows players to do is to put themselves in an incredible predicament, and then extricate themselves from it. You feel like a hero coming out of it.".
There was a modified version of Asteroids that was given the nick-name "Turtleroids", it was part of a long series of practical jokes against the vice-president of marketing for Atari that was sick of a game concept called 'Turtle Races'. One day Ed switched the PROMs of the golden edition of Asteroids in the lobby of Atari so that the little and big UFOs were replaced by turtles, thus providing them with a constant reminder. Another practical joke involving Asteroids was a slight modification in the prototype of the game, because Owen Rubin (initials ORR on most Atari high score tables) kept filling up the high score tables when the programmers were not around. So, they modified the program to replace Owen's initials with Ed's own to keep him away.
In a monumental display of overconfidence on the part of the Atari programmers, Asteroids rolls over at only 99,999 points. Several players during days-long marathon games have scored over 100,000,000...
Asteroids keeps track of up to 255 extra men. If you have too many, the game may slow down, probably due to the processor having to draw all the extra men on the screen.
Asteroids inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Hyperspace' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
An Asteroids unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1983 movie 'Terms of Endearment', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1984 movie 'Night of the Comet', and the 1985 movie 'Remo Williams - The Adventure Begins' and in the 1983 movie 'The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie - Strange Brew'.
- UPDATES -
The Rev. 2 version says '1979 Atari' at the bottom of the title screen, instead of 'Asteroids by Atari'. Also, the 'invulnerability glitch' is corrected (see 'Tips And Tricks' section for more info).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Rev. 1 Tricks : The original software version had an invulnerability glitch, where you could hide in the upper corners (in the score) and nothing would hit you. Also, you can get your ship to fly backwards- thrust in one direction until reaching full speed, and then quickly turn around 180 degrees and continue thrusting.
* Classic Strategy : The classic strategy for Asteroids high scores involves saving one or two slow-moving (and highly vertical) rocks, and then waiting in a corner of the screen while killing the 1000-point small saucers with wrap-around shots.
To employ this strategy : sit about one inch from the left (or right) edge of the screen, and about three inches from the top (or bottom). If the saucer appears close to you, quickly turn and hit it with a quick burst before it can move. If you can't get it, QUICKLY move to the opposite side of the screen, aim toward the screen's edge, and kill it with the wrap-around shots. This becomes quite easy with practice. ALWAYS stay on the opposite edge of the screen from the little saucer after it starts firing! This strategy depends on the fact that the little saucer in Asteroids is incapable of aiming and firing wrap-around shots at the player. This is NOT! true, however, in "Asteroids Deluxe"...
- SERIES -
1. Asteroids (1979)
2. Asteroids Deluxe (1981)
3. Space Duel (1982)
4. Blasteroids (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Lyle Rains
Programmed by : Ed Logg
Sound and Vector generator display system by : Howard Delman
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1979)
Atari 7800 (1984)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sega Saturn (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Atari Anniversary Advance")
* Computers :
Apple II (1980)
Commodore C64 (1987, "Arcade Classics")
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Atari Arcade hits 1")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
* Others :
Mobiles phone [Motorola T720] (2002)
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Asteroids Deluxe (c) 05/1981 Atari.
Game ID : 0351xx
- TRIVIA -
This game was created out of modified "Asteroids" code. At the same time this game was being produced, "Space Duel" was in the works, but was shelved as Asteroids Deluxe was green-lighted for production. This game did poorly and Atari later released "Space Duel" to moderate success.
Approximately 22,300 units were produced.
An Asteroids Deluxe unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Tron', in the 1982 movie 'The Thing' and in the 1984 movie 'Night of the Comet'.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : When the Killsat ('snowflake') ship comes out near the end of the level, DO NOT attack it head-on. Shoot at it, turn around, get further away, and then turn back towards it and keep firing. This way you are moving backwards, but you keep firing at it.
* Hint 2 : Your shields have a maximum life expectancy of 17 seconds. Each collision with a rock takes away about 6 seconds of shield time. Once your shield runs down, it can not be recharged. In other words : use your shields as little as possible.
* Hint 3 : In the original "Asteroids", the large UFO shot in a random direction. In Deluxe, it shoots at rocks 75 percent of the time and in the general direction of your ship 25 percent of the time. If no rocks are nearby, all shots go towards your ship. This renders the 'save and hunt' strategy from original "Asteroids" useless. Also, the small UFO can now shoot aimed wrap-around shots, and at the 60,000 point mark, both UFOs shoot with greatly improved accuracy.
* Hint 4 : As the Killsat pieces chase you about (after the snowflake is broken apart of course), you may use this to your advantage - if you maneuver so that the pieces are between you and an attacking UFO, this makes an effective shield, without having to waste your shields on the annoyingly accurate UFO shots. Unfortunately, you don't get the points for this, and similarly the pieces shield the UFO from you as well. I find this tactic primarily useful when you still have lots of rocks left, and don't have the maneuvering room to deal with the pesky UFO.
* Trick : If you shoot the first large rock, and the two rocks that come from it, and the four small rocks from that, WITHOUT shooting anything else then a "snowflake" ship and a big saucer will appear immediately, far earlier in the round than normal.
- SERIES -
1. Asteroids (1979)
2. Asteroids Deluxe (1981)
3. Space Duel (1982)
4. Blasteroids (1987)
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Dave Shepperd
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2000, "Atari Arcade hits 2")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
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$info=astrass,
$bio
Astra SuperStars (c) 1998 Sunsoft.
An anime style fighting game reminiscent of "Waku Waku 7" also by Sunsoft.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998)
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$info=astrob,astrob1,astrob2,
$bio
Astro Blaster (c) 02/1981 Gremlin / Sega.
Controlled with four buttons.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* First version.
Revision 2 :
* Added instructions screen.
* Different bonuses order.
Revision 3 :
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Gary Shannon, Barbara Michalec
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$info=astrof,astrof2,astrof3,
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Astro Fighter (c) 04/1980 Data East.
Controlled with three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first game manufactured by Data East.
An Astro Fighter unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Rocky III'.
- UPDATES -
Set 1 :
* 16Kbit ROMs.
* Green/Hollow empty fuel bar.
* 60 points for every bomb destroyed.
Set 2 :
* 8Kbit ROMs.
* Blue/Solid empty fuel bar.
* 60 points for every bomb destroyed.
Set 3 :
* 8Kbit ROMs.
* Blue/Solid empty fuel bar.
* 300 points for every seven bombs destroyed.
- SERIES -
1. Astro Fighter (1980)
2. Super Astro Fighter (1981)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Microtan 65
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$info=astrofl,
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Astro Flash (c) 1986 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5803
- TRIVIA -
Astro Flash is known outside Japan as "Transformer".
This game runs on the Sega System E hardware.
This game is a port from an original game created and released in 1985 on the Sega Master System.
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$info=astinvad,
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Astro Invader (c) 06/1980 Stern Electronics.
Controlled with three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Kamikaze" (Leijac).
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$info=astyanax,
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The Astyanax (c) 11/1989 Jaleco.
An evil wizard is causing terror in a faraway land. Only you, a brave legendary warrior has the strength and courage to face him and his powerful demons in order to restore peace. Features colourful graphics, a cool soundtrack and excellent 'hack & slash' action. Fans of fantasy action games will love it! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "The Lord of King".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
Mythology note : In Greek mythology, Astyanax (means 'King of the city') was the son of Hector and Andromache. He was killed during the Trojan War by Neoptolemus, who threw the infant from a wall and told his mother 'Since my father (Achilles) killed his father (Hector) he might try to avenge the death. He also could become King of Troy and we want no more kings of Troy!'.
Ready your weapons! Choose from 8 unusual selectable characters and fight your way through in this truly beautiful 2-D weapon based fighter. Features gorgeous graphics, cool music & sound effects, and easy to learn controls.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
Note : You will need to do these codes before every stage or your character will revert to that from the selection screen
* Play As Curfue : After character selection/stage end hold 'Down+Start' until stage map appears.
* Play As S.Geist : After character selection/stage end hold 'Up+Start' until stage map appears.
- SERIES -
1. Asura Blade - Sword of Dynasty (1998)
2. Asura Buster - Eternal Warriors (2000)
- STAFF -
General Producer : Y. Takahashi
Planning : K. Matsusaka, S. Katsumiya
Programming : H. Nakagawa
Graphic Design : K. Matsusaka, Y. Kawanabe, N. Miyauchi, S. Katsumiya
* Contest? : Complete the game five times to win an Asylum T-shirt (limitted time offer).
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$info=abaseb,abaseb2,
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Atari Baseball (c) 06/1979 Atari.
Game ID : 034711-034738
- TRIVIA -
First Rotberg coin-op game.
Approximately 1,050 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Ed Rotberg
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$info=atarifb,atarifb1,atarifb4,
$bio
Atari Football (c) 10/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 033xxx
- TRIVIA -
The 'four players' version was released on 04/1979 (Game ID : 034754).
Atari Football was first created in 1974 by Steve Bristow and originally called 'X's and O's'. It was shelved when Bristow started on "Tank", then resurrected three years later. This game was the first true video sports game and also the first Atari game to utilize a trackball controller.
Approximately 14,000 units and 900 'four players' versions were produced.
An Atari Football unit appears in the 1980 movie 'Midnight Madness', and two Atari Football units (2 and 4 players) appear in the 1982 movie 'Tron'.
- STAFF -
Designed and partially programmed by : Steve Bristow
Finished by : Ed Logg, Lyle Rains, Dave Stubbens
Some works by : Mike Albaugh
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$info=mgolf,
$bio
Atari Mini Golf (c) 1978 Atari.
Game ID : A033252
$end
$info=soccer,
$bio
Atari Soccer (c) 04/1980 Atari.
Game ID : 035222-035260
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dave Theurer
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$info=ataxx,ataxxj,ataxxa,
$bio
Ataxx (c) 05/1991 Leland.
- TRIVIA -
Distributed in Japan and Asia by Capcom.
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$info=athena,
$bio
Athena (c) 1986 SNK.
Game ID : 'UP'
- TRIVIA -
The 'Athena' logo on the title screen appears in 1991's "Sengoku" by SNK. In level 2, there is a store called 'Boutique Athena' in the background with the original 'Athena' logo.
- SERIES -
1. Athena (1986)
2. Psycho Soldier (1987)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
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$info=atehate,
$bio
Athena no Hatena ? (c) 1993 Athena.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Goodness, Athena?'.
$end
$info=acitya,
$bio
Atlantic City Action (c) 1984 Epos.
Controlled with six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Boardwalk Casino".
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$info=atomboy,
$bio
Atomic Boy (c) 07/1985 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Memetron.
This game is also known as "Wily Tower".
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$info=atomicp,
$bio
Atomic Point (c) 1990 Philko.
$end
$info=robokid,robokidj,
$bio
Atomic Robo-Kid (c) 11/1988 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-88013
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version, the highscore table contains the entire name compared to only 3 letters on the other version.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Tsutomu Fuzisawa
Chief programmer : Toshio Arai
Character designers : Tsutomu Fuzisawa, Tokuhisa Tazima
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fighting Human Power Plant'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Atomic Runner Chelnov - Nuclear Man, The Fighter".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Data East Game Music - 28XA-205) on 10/05/1988.
- UPDATES -
The US version & the Japanese version of Chelnov have different gameplay.
- STAFF -
Program : Inoue, Akiyama, Haga
Hard : Shinozaki
Sound : Hara, Yoshida, Kiuchi, Tenno
Graphic : Masanori Tokoro, J.S, Mix Man, Ritsu. T
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1988)
$end
$info=aurail,auraila,
$bio
Aurail (c) 1990 Sega / Westone.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- STAFF -
Chief programmer : Takanori Kurihara
Sprite designer : Masanori Yoshihara
BG designers : Hiromi Kurihara, Maki Ohzora
Music composers : Sinichi Sakamoto, Napalm Hiromitsu
Assistant director : Yoshihisa Shimizu
Programmer : Naoki Hoshizaki
CG designers : Mina Morioka, Susumu Konno, Tomoko Nakayama
Supervisor : Michishito Ishizuka
CG operater : Yutaka Hirata
Director : Ryuichi Nishizawa
$end
$info=av2mj1bb,
$bio
AV2 Mahjong No.1 Bay Bridge no Seijo (c) 02/1991 Miki / AV Japan.
A mahjong game utilizing prerecorded tape to show you your prizes!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Adult Video Mahjong No. 1 Blessed Lady of the Bay Bridge'.
- SERIES -
1. AV2 Mahjong No.1 Bay Bridge no Seijo (1991)
2. AV2 Mahjong No.2 Rouge no Kaori (1991)
$end
$info=av2mj2rg,
$bio
AV2 Mahjong No.2 Rouge no Kaori (c) 1991 Miki / AV Japan.
A mahjong game utilizing prerecorded tape to show you your prizes!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese a 'Adult Video Mahjong No. 2 Rouge Fragrance'.
- SERIES -
1. AV2 Mahjong No.1 Bay Bridge no Seijo (1991)
2. AV2 Mahjong No.2 Rouge no Kaori (1991)
$end
$info=avalnche,
$bio
Avalanche (c) 04/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 030574
Controlled with a spinner and one button.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dennis Koble
$end
$info=avengers,avenger2,
$bio
Avengers (c) 02/1987 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Hissatsu Buraiken".
This game runs on the "Section Z" hardware.
- STAFF -
Direction : Piston Takashi
Game planning : Moomin Hiroyuki
Character designers : Short Arm Seigo, Haniwa Kazunori, Puttun Midori, Takeuma Youji, Dekopachi Hiroko, Sakeguse Kohichi, Donald Chiyomi
Program : Popo Yumiko
Hard planning : Mokkori Masa
Sound and music : Tamayo Kawamoto (Golden Tamayo), Yoshihiro Sakaguchi (New Half Yoshihiro)
$end
$info=avengrgs,
$bio
Avengers In Galactic Storm (c) 1995 Data East.
Game ID : MCG
18 3-D rendered Marvel Comics characters battle in this one-on-one fighting game featuring 16 stages. Each character has four helper characters that can be brought into play.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Data East MLC System hardware.
$end
$info=avspirit,
$bio
Avenging Spirit (c) 05/1991 Jaleco.
Talk about lousy days! During a walk with your girlfriend you are ambushed by unknown guys who take your girl away and shoot you dead! Now, as a wandering spirit with the ability to possess almost anybody you come across, you are summoned by your girlfriend's father and given a mission to save her from the mysterious crime syndicate that holds her hostage so that you can rest in peace. Features colourful cartoony graphics, decent music & sound effects, lots of variety (since you can possess any enemy except bosses!) and classic platform action.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Phantasm".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-B system hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Good Ending : You must find the three keys to unlock the door in which your girlfriend is held hostage in order to see the good ending.
- STAFF -
Total planner : Toku
Game designer : Myaa
Programmer : T. Hata
Character designers : Sanbo, H. Mamoru
B.G. designers : Seven Star, C 57
Sound producer : Tykoon Mori
Sound composer : Studio O. K.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy (1992)
$end
$info=aztarac,
$bio
Aztarac (c) 1983 Centuri.
- TRIVIA -
It has been said that only 500 units were built.
The designer/programmer Tim Stryker committed suicide in the hills of Colorado in October of 1996 for unknown reasons.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Programmer's Name : Spinning the spinner at a high rate during parts of the attract-mode will result in the programmer's name (Tim Stryker) appearing in approximately 3-inch-high letters across the center of the screen.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Stryker
$end
$info=azurian,
$bio
Azurian Attack (c) 1982 Rait Electronics.
$end
$info=bwing,
$bio
B-Wings (c) 1984 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Battle Wings".
Game programmer used a Millennium 95085 Microsystem Emulator to program this game.
- STAFF -
Game programmer : Akira Sakuma
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
$end
$info=botss,
$bio
B.O.T.S.S. - Battle Of The Solar System (c) 1992 Microprose.
$end
$info=brapboys,
$bio
B.Rap Boys (c) 1992 Kaneko.
A side scrolling beat-'em-up. Three characters, one on a skateboard, one on a bike and one on rollerskates fight various enemies. Features a large amount of sampled voices and several rap songs.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- SERIES -
1. DJ Boy (1989)
2. B.Rap Boys (1992)
$end
$info=bssoccer,
$bio
Back Street Soccer (c) 1996 SunA.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Unico for distribution.
Characters' sprites are clearly ripped from a SNK Neo-Geo MVS game called "Street Hoop", a basketball game from Data East.
$end
$info=backfire,
$bio
Backfire! (c) 1995 Data East.
$end
$info=baddudes,
$bio
Bad Dudes vs. Dragonninja (c) 04/1988 Data East.
The 'Bad Dudes' are government agents who fight against the 'Dragonninja' in order to save the President of the USA in this intuitive beat-'em-up.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Dragonninja".
The game includes a cameo appearance by "Karnov" (a hero in his own Data East game), who oddly enough, appears as an enemy boss rather than the good guy this time around!
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
A Bad Dudes vs. Dragonninja unit appears in the 1990 movie 'Robocop 2'.
Sound : Azusa Hara (AZUSA), Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Apple II
Amstrad CPC
$end
$info=badlands,
$bio
Bad Lands (c) 1989 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136074
In the near future, the main sport is combat-geared sprint racing between road warriors in souped-up vehicles. There are no rules so any weapon may be used, any dangerous site might be the next racing track and anyone might be the next road warrior. Features addictive gameplay and plenty of options to customize your racing machine. Come on, join the race if you dare!
- STAFF -
Norm Avellar, Sam Comstock, Brad Fuller, Tim Hubberstey, Glenn McNamara, Kris Moser, John Paul, Kelly Turner, Wade Winblad
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST (1990)
Commodore C64 (1990)
Amstrad CPC
$end
$info=bagman,bagmans,bagmans2,bagmanmc,
$bio
Bagman (c) 1982 Valadon Automation.
The player manoeuvres 'Le Bagnard' through various mine shafts picking up money bags and placing them in the wheelbarrow at the surface of the mine.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Stern for US distribution (01/1982).
This game is known in France as "Le Bagnard".
- SERIES -
1. Bagman (1982)
2. Super Bagman (1984)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 ("Bagitman")
Commodore C64 ("Gilligan´s Gold")
$end
$info=bagnard,
$bio
Le Bagnard (c) 1982 Valadon Automation.
The player manoeuvres 'Le Bagnard' through various mine shafts picking up money bags and placing them in the wheelbarrow at the surface of the mine.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from French as 'The Convict'.
Early Neo-Geo mahjong game with a somewhat comical medieval Japanese setting.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Stupid Feudal Lord's Mahjong Travelogue'.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Baka Tono-sama is a character created by famous Japanese comedian Ken Shimura. The character of Baka Tono-sama is a parody of a feudal Japanese lord. His name translated means 'Stupid Feudal Lord'. Both Baka Tono-sama and his creator Ken Shimura are extremely popular in Japan.
$end
$info=bakubaku,
$bio
Baku Baku Animal (c) 1996 Sega.
A "Columns" style puzzle game where you attempt to line up blocks featuring the animal's favorite food. When this happens, the animal eats the food causing the other player to receive more blocks.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Gobble Gobble Animal'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
Sega Game Gear
* Ohers :
Mobile phones (2002)
$end
$info=bakubrkr,
$bio
Bakuretsu Breaker (c) 1992 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Exploding Breaker'.
- STAFF -
Program : Y. Shintani, S. Igarashi
Graphics : K. Matsuoka, A. Funatsu, T. Takei, Y. Kubo, T. Yoshikawa, Y. Nakamura, T. Inoue
Sounds : Tatsuya Watanabe, Y. Wada, Y. Sakakura
Hardware : H. Morinaga
Tools : F. Komori, Y. Higashino
Technical advice : M. Kanaoka
Debugging : A. Takahashi, Y. Yamazaki, Y. Ozaki, N. Tada
Management : N. Tanaka
Producer : Hiroshi Kaneko
$end
$info=bkrtmaq,
$bio
Bakuretsu Quiz Ma-Q Daibouken (c) 1992 Namco.
A Japanese quiz with a safari / anti-terrorist theme.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Magical Q Great Adventure Exploding Quiz'.
This game runs on a Namco System NA-1 hardware.
$end
$info=bakutotu,
$bio
Bakutotsu Kijuutei - Baraduke 2 (c) 1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Bomb Thrust Machinegun Vessel'.
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.3 - VDR-5278) on 16/12/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Baraduke (1985)
2. Bakutotsu Kijuutei - Baraduke 2 (1988)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Norio Nakagata, Takane Okubo
$end
$info=balcube,
$bio
Bal Cube (c) 07/1996 Metro.
$end
$info=ballbomb,
$bio
Ballon Bomber (c) 03/1980 Taito.
Game ID : TN
$end
$info=ballbros,
$bio
Ballon Brothers (c) 1992 East Technology.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito X System hardware.
$end
$info=jumpshot,
$bio
Bally Midway's Jump Shot (c) 1989 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Pac-Man" based hardware.
$end
$info=baluba,
$bio
Baluba-Louk no Densetsu (c) 1986 Able.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Baluba-louk'.
For your information, Baluba-louk was discovered in 1985 :).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom ("Aigiina no Yogen - From the Legend of Baluba-louk")
$end
$info=bandido,
$bio
Bandido (c) 01/1980 Exidy.
Controlled with two 8-way joysticks and one button.
- TRIVIA -
After "Sheriff"'s release by Nintendo in 1979, it was licensed to Exidy for re-release as Bandido in 1980.
$end
$info=bang,
$bio
Bang (c) 1998 Gaelco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gun Gabacho".
This game runs on the Gaelco GG-1v hardware.
$end
$info=bangball,
$bio
Bang Bang Ball (c) 1996 Banpresto / Kunihiko Tashiro + Good House.
Two skateboarding mouse dudes must face many strange puzzle challenges in order to rescue their girl who has been abducted by a nasty gang of cats! Features colourful graphics and interesting game mechanics. Care to have a ball of a good time? :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- STAFF -
Producer : Suzuki
Game designer : Darma
Directior : Ochi
Character designer : Kunihiko Tashiro
Graphics desiners : Mao, Shibata, Yoshimura, Rie
Programmer : Machine Fire
Sound designer : Efa
Instruction card : Wyvern
$end
$info=bangbead,bangbedp,
$bio
Bang Bead (c) 05/2001 Visco.
Game ID : 0259
A modern "pong"-like game with selectable characters.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
As the sharpshooting sheriff in the white hat, (the hero ALWAYS wears the white hat!), you must protect the town's local bank and the good-willed customers from nasty masked bank robbers! Fast reflexes are a must in this simple yet frantic game that will indeed put your hand-eye coordination to the test!!!
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Sanritsu is the actual developer of this game, and Sega produced and distributed it. In fact, if you look through the graphical data, you can see Sanritsu's logo amongst the different tiles and sprites.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1987)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1986, "Westbank")
MSX
$end
$info=baraduke,baraduka,
$bio
Baraduke (c) 07/1985 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Alien Sector".
This game runs on the "Pac-Land" hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Baraduke (1985)
2. Bakutotsu Kijuutei - Baraduke 2 (1988)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Yuriko Keino, Norio Nakagata
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Namco Museum Vol.5")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1995)
$end
$info=barricad,
$bio
Barricade (c) 1976 RamTeK.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Brickyard".
- SERIES -
1. Barricade (1976)
2. Barricade II
$end
$info=barrier,
$bio
Barrier (c) 08/1979 Vectorbeam.
- TRIVIA -
The second programmer hired by Tim Skelly, Rob Patton, was only 17 when he joined Cinematronics. This game is very reminiscent of the old Mattel hand-held football games from the late 70's. The gameplay is not as deep, though :o). Vectorbeam didn't have a game to ship after "Speed Freak" and needed a product to sell so Cinematronics sold them "Barrier" and in the words of Tim Skelly, 'laughed our asses off about it'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Rob Patton
$end
$info=bstars2,
$bio
Baseball Stars 2 (c) 04/1992 SNK.
Game ID : 0041
A comical baseball game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Baseball Stars - Be a champ! (1989, Nintendo Famicom)
2. Baseball Stars Professional (1990)
3. Baseball Stars 2 (1992)
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Planner : Pu-Ken 2020
Programmers : To-Chan, Nakamura-Q
Design chief : Miki, Y. Kawase
Designers : Masami.T, Kiku-Bee, Riding Monkey Gogo, Kazunori, G.O.N., Great King Yasu
Sounds : Papaya, Konny
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=bstars,
$bio
Baseball Stars Professional (c) 04/1990 SNK.
Game ID : 0002
A comical baseball game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra Players And Teams : If you beat all of the other teams, a pennant extra players or an extra team will be unlocked.
- SERIES -
1. Baseball Stars - Be a champ! (1989, Nintendo Famicom)
2. Baseball Stars Professional (1990)
3. Baseball Stars 2 (1992)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=basebal2,
$bio
Baseball The Season II (c) 06/1987 Cinematronics.
- SERIES -
1. World Series - The Season (1985)
2. Baseball The Season II (1987)
3. Super Baseball Double Play Home Run Derby (1987)
4. Strike Zone Baseball (1988)
$end
$info=bsktball,
$bio
Basketball (c) 05/1979 Atari.
Game ID : 034756-034766
- TRIVIA -
A Basketball unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Tron'.
$end
$info=batman,
$bio
Batman (c) 04/1991 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136085
Batman must save Gotham City from The Joker in this action game. Featuring stages with the Batmobile and the Batwing.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Batman was produced by Numega team.
The storyline is based on the 1989 movie of the same name directed by Tim Burton. This game features realistic sounds and voices from the movie.
This game was only released as a conversion kit. Rumor has it that 1000 were made.
$end
$info=batmanfr,
$bio
Batman Forever (c) 1996 Acclaim.
A side scrolling beat-'em-up game. The player controls either Batman or Robin through various stages that include battling Two-Face and The Riddler. The intermission features digitized voices from the actors and photos from the 1995 movie of the same name.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The game was designed by Iguana Entertainment.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=batman2,
$bio
Batman Part 2 (c) 1981.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Phoenix".
- UPDATES -
Batman Part 2 has different colors, music and sounds than "Phoenix".
$end
$info=batsugun,batugnsp,
$bio
Batsugun (c) 02/1993 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-030
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Distinguished'.
Licensed to Taito for world distribution and to Unite Trading for Korea.
This is the last shoot-'em-up and the first 'non-endless' game by Toaplan. A special version of Batsugun existed, originally it was only for the AOU show (an arcade game show held in Japan every year) and not for sale. After the Toaplan bankruptcy, the board started to appear on the second hand market.
- UPDATES -
In the special version :
* Differents colours for all stages.
* Some sprites have different colors.
* The title screen/demo & the ship selection screen have different colors.
* The 4-lap end is different.
* The power-ups are different.
* The collision detection area is tighter than the original.
* The smart-bombs are bigger and nicer looking. They also do more dammage.
* You get 8 credits instead of 4 to complete the game.
So basically the "Special ver." is an easier version.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- STAFF -
Excecutive producer : Yuko Tataka
Programmers : Suki! Suki! Kohchan No-Make, Sigue Hayasato, Ikeda In Naeba, Yoshitatsu Sakai (the 3rd)
A 3-D weapons-based fighting game featuring 15 fighters (eleven main fighters, two hidden fighters, two bosses) and revolving camera angles.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Capcom for distribution.
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Battle Arena Toshinden (1994, Sony PlayStation)
2. Battle Arena Toshinden 2 (1995)
3. Battle Arena Toshinden 2 Plus (1996, Sony PlayStation)
4. Battle Arena Nitoshinden (1996, Sony PlayStation)
5. Battle Arena Toshinden Remix (1996, Sega Saturn)
6. Battle Arena Toshinden URA - Ultimate Revenge Attack (1996, Sega Saturn)
7. Battle Arena Toshinden 3 (1997, Sony PlayStation)
8. Battle Arena Toshinden 4 (1999, Sony PlayStation)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996)
* Computers :
PC [CD-ROM, Windows](1996)
$end
$info=bbakraid,bbakradu,
$bio
Battle Bakraid (c) 04/1999 Eighting.
Game ID : ET68-V99
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Battle Bakraid Original Soundtrack - SGCD-0008) on 19/06/1999.
- UPDATES -
The 'Unlimited Version' (06/1999) has unlocking codes to gain access to five secret fighters and the special course.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Ship Selection : At the ship select screen...
1) To select a 'main shot power type' fighter, select your ship with A button.
2) To select a 'Bomber power type', select your ship with B button.
3) To select a 'Side shot power type', select your ship with C button.
4) To select a 'Speed up type', select your ship with Start button.
* Phase 2 : To unlock 3 more fighter planes, insert a coin and press Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, Start.
* Phase 3 : To unlock 2 more fighter planes, insert a coin and press Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start (The entering of this code has to be finished before the counter passes 10).
* Special Course : Hold C button, insert a coin and press Up, Down, Up, Down Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start and release C button.
* Team Edit : Insert a coin and press Up, Down, Up, Down Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, Start (The entering of this code has to be started after the counter passes 10).
* Stage Edit : Start from the game mode selection screen, highlight the game mode of your choice and press A+B simultaneaously.
* Score Mode : To show up score calculations, start from anywhere in the game, hold C button and tap Joystick Up (To leave the score mode, re-enter the code).
- SERIES -
1. Battle Garegga (1996)
2. Battle Bakraid (1999)
- STAFF -
Program 68000 Side : Shinobu Yagawa
Program Z80 Side : T. Uemura
Music composed by : Atsuhiro Motoyama
$end
$info=batlball,batlbala,
$bio
Battle Balls (c) 1995 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tuning for German distribution and to Metrotainment for Asian distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Senkyu".
This game runs on the Seibu SPI Hardware.
$end
$info=bchopper,
$bio
Battle Chopper (c) 12/1987 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Mr. Heli no Daibouken".
This game runs on the Irem M-72 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- STAFF -
Y. Tagami, Yoriko Shimizu, M. Hamada, T. Tanabe, M. Ishida, K. Odagiri, R. Shobu, Momoko.T, T. Sumita, Hiroki.S
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST (1989, "Mr. Heli")
$end
$info=batcir,batcira,batcirj,
$bio
Battle Circuit (c) 03/1997 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 21
Five wacky colour-coded characters fight to arrest 'Dr. Saturn' and stop the 'Shiva System' from taking over the world! Earn money to buy special moves and power-ups.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Some of the game's characters seem to borrow moves & stuff from other Capcom games :
* Cyber Blue : His battle armor seems VERY inspired by the one used by "Captain Commando", also his Cyber Cannon is reminiscent of Iron Man's Proton Cannon in "Marvel Super Heroes".
* Captain Silver : One of his special attacks is clearly based on Iceman's Artic Attack in "X-Men - Children of the Atom".
* Yellow Iris : Her Speed Up power attack is based on Psylocke's Gem Ability in "Marvel Super Heroes" in which she summons copies of herself that attack enemies.
* Pink Ostrich : She borrows LOTS of moves from Zelkin Fiskerkogen, the bird alien from "Star Gladiator - Episode :I Final Crusade". Also her anklet is quite reminiscent of the spiky bracelets that Chun-li wears in the Street Fighter games.
* Alien Green : His jump & slam throw is clearly based on Haggar's Pile Driver in "Final Fight".
- STAFF -
Planner : Burns Fuji, Dave Matumoto, Ryozo Tsujimoto, Satoshi.M
Program designers : T. Ueno, Batayon, HDO, Dress
Character graphics : Nakamu->, Pinopu, Ino, Hana Kimo Komo, Shinya Kitamura, M. Nakatani, Yorio, Dekao, Dai, T.Ohsumi, Takep, Michiru
A modern "Pong"-like game with selectable characters.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Battle Flip Shot (1998)
2. Bang Bead (2001)
$end
$info=battleg,battlega,battlegb,battlegc,
$bio
Battle Garegga (c) 02/1996 Raizing / Eighting.
Game ID : RA9503
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tuning for Europe distribution, to Fabtek for USA and to Metrotainment for Hong Kong.
Shinseisha released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Battle Garegga - GV-027(4-88199-284-8)) on 30/09/1996.
- UPDATES -
* VER. Sat Feb 3 1996 :
First official version.
Distributed in Japan, USA, Europe and Asia.
* VER. Sat Mar 2 1996 :
The titlescreen says 'Battle Garegga - New version'.
Distributed in Austria and Hong Kong.
Most of the bullets are changed to yellow spheres.
'Stage select' and the 3 additional game-mode select secrets removed.
* VER. Tue Apr 2 1996 :
The titlescreen says 'Battle Garegga - Type 2'.
Distributed in Denmark and China.
Most of the bullets are changed to yellow spheres.
'Stage select' and the 3 additional game-mode select secrets removed.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Ship Selection : At the ship select screen...
1) To select a 'Normal power type' fighter, select your ship with A button,
2) To select a 'Speed Up power type', select your ship with B button,
3) To select a 'Shot power type', select your ship with C button,
4) To select a 'Speed up & Shot power type', select your ship with A+B+C button.
* Mahou Daisakusen Character : Insert a credit, at the title screen press Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, C, Start.
* Extended Mode : Insert a credit, press and hold A and press Start (This code does not work with the type-2 version).
* Harder Mode : Insert a credit, press and hold B and press Start (This code does not work with the type-2 version).
* Stage Edit : Insert a credit, press and hold C and press Start (This code does not work with the type-2 version).
* Unlock Special mode (Combines extended, stage edit and harder modes) : Insert a credit, press and hold A+B+C and press Start (This code does not work with the type-2 version).
* Hint : Destroy bridges and buildings!! Use your smartbombs to destroy bridges and buildings. They often contain large numbers of score medals.
- SERIES -
1. Battle Garegga (1996)
2. Battle Bakraid (1999)
- STAFF -
Director : Kazuyuki Nakashima
Programming 68000 Side : Shinobu Yagawa, Yasunari Watanabe
Programming Z80 Side : Yuichi Ochiai
Graphics : Shinsuke Yamakawa, Mitsuakira Tatsuta
Sound effects : Manabu Namiki
Test players : Mr. Daigoro, Marika F.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998)
$end
$info=btlkroad,
$bio
Battle K-Road - Multi Style Fighting Tournament (c) 01/1994 Psikyo.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licenced to Jaleco for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is based on the real K-Road Tournament.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra features : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu. A level skip, BG test usually etc...
- STAFF -
Rick Johnson, Ogawa Hyoue, Knuckle Wataru, Hideyuki Oda, Shin Nakamura, Jun-1 Tanba, Shiori Saito, Toshinori Sugita, Minsk, N. Shigemura, A. Tsujimoto, Atsushi Sakurai, Hiromin, Masaki Izutani, Iron Champ, Yusa-Taro
$end
$info=battlane,battlan2,battlan3,
$bio
Battle Lane! Vol. 5 (c) 1986 Technos.
- TRIVIA -
The game was released through Romstar as a Tecmo game licensed from Taito (05/1986).
While popular history seems to think that Data East designed the game (because the pinout matches Data East pinouts) the internals of the two 6809 processors appear to be a little more complicated than that.
$end
$info=atlantis,atlants2,
$bio
Battle of Atlantis (c) 1981 Comsoft / Game World.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
$end
$info=battlera,
$bio
Battle Rangers (c) 02/1989 Data East.
Two lone commandos take on an entire army with guns, knives, fists and whatever else might be laying around.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Bloody Wolf" and in Japan as "Narazumo Sentou Butai - Bloody Wolf".
Sound and Music (Zuntata) : Yasuko Yamada (Devil Yamada), Hidehito Kitamaru
$end
$info=bwings,batwings,
$bio
Battle Wings (c) 1984 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "B-Wings".
Game programmer used a Millennium 95085 Microsystem Emulator to program this game.
- STAFF -
Game programmer : Akira Sakuma
$end
$info=bzone,bzonec,bzone2,
$bio
Battle Zone (c) 11/1980 Atari.
Game ID : 0364xx
- TRIVIA -
Battle Zone went into the arcades in 1980 and created such a sensation that the U.S. army ordered modified versions of the games to use in training.
Battle Zone was the first environmental 3-D landscape game. The game used a system of bit-slice processors called a 'mathbox' to do 3-D calculations for the display. This kind of 'squeezing the most out of minimal hardware' mindset was what led Atari to create the innovative games it did in the 1980's. Approximately 15,020 units were produced.
As Battle Zone was so innovative for its time, the US Army commissioned Atari to create a version of the game for infantry vehicle training. Ed Rotberg was assigned the project, but was very opposed to it. Major Dave Robinson and General Donn Starry of the U.S. Army were responsible for bringing Atari the idea of making a military version to be used in training.
* The Creation of Battle Zone : The idea of a tank simulator was championed by Morgan Hoff, who became the project leader for Battle Zone, while Ed Rotberg was the principal programmer. Ed Rotberg : "Morgan Hoff more or less championed it and decided to put together a team to implement the game. Given the technology that we had, the real challenge was how to make the game appear as if we had more technology than we did. And the question was always : How do we involve the player? Meeting those needs was where the artistry was involved in designing a game in those days.".
The developers used brilliant software code and innovative circuitry to create a high tech look. But some low-technology tricks were used as well. For example, a simple band of red cellophane was applied to the inside of the Battle Zone screen. Placed across the top of the screen, the result was red colors for the radar and warning messages, even though Battlezone didn't have a two-color display. A game takes on a life of its own, Rotberg said : "Most games rarely turn out exactly the way that you plan them. Every time that you play the game, you try to amplify those things that are fun, and you try to pare away those things that are annoying and really not enjoyable. It is kind of like a story that grows in the telling.".
The volcano erupting in the background was created by Owen Rubin (Major Havoc). Rubin pestered Rotberg to add the volcano but he was too busy to write the code and told Rubin that if he wanted the erupting volcano he'd have to write the code. The next morning, Rotberg walked in to a volcano erupting onscreen and the code listing on his desk.
* Remembrances from the Video Game Masters : On the erupting volcano in the background of Battle Zone, Ed Rotberg said : "One of the other programmers who was working on another project in the same lab kept saying, 'Why don't you make the volcano active?' I had enough to do just to make the game play. And everyday he would say 'You know, you really need to make that volcano active.' He is really currently one of my very best friends, and he is a wonderful guy. But he kept pestering me about this. One day I said, 'You're a programmer. If you want the volcano active, you write the code and I'll put it in.' So I came in the next day and there was this chunk of code on my desk describing the motion of the rocks and such. I took an afternoon off and put the code into the program. That's how the volcano became active. It was never in the design.".
Atari engineers were always amazed by the abilities of the players out in the arcades. Morgan Hoff : "I remember a game that contained a succession of increasingly difficult mazes ranging from easy to difficult, to those requiring super human skill in timing. I was completely surprised to find players who could complete the most difficult levels. They were in a world of their own. They played the game with incredibly accurate hand and eye coordination and memory. One day I was in an arcade and. . . the best player was seven. He was extraordinary and he was standing on a chair to reach the controls."
Although Atari engineers uniformly praised the best players out in the arcades, many of the engineers were awesome players themselves. Once two Atari engineers went on a skiing vacation in Utah and Dan Pliskin came back with the following story : "We were at Snowbird, and we had only been there a few days when we started to miss video games. So, we found a little arcade and my friend got onto a Missile Command (which was a pretty old game by then) and I got onto some pinball machine. We broke the high-score tables, and he had, like, 200 free cities and I had, like, 60 free games. When we got tired of playing, we just left them to these kids that were just wide-eyed, staring at us. The kids were standing there with their mouths open. They had never seen pinball wizards and video game masters.".
* Popular from the Start As Battle Zone took shape, engineers in the lab wanted to play it, a lot. Ed Rotberg : "Usually when you have a winner you leave your lab for awhile and when you return there are people standing around playing your game, and that happens over and over again. You end up having to kick them off your machine to get any work done. That is your first indication that you have a winner. And I have never seen a really strong game that did not have that appeal. The guys in the labs are pretty good barometers." Another barometer, though after the fact, was to go into the arcades to watch others playing it. Rotberg continued :"The best feeling for a game designer is to go out into an arcade and see people having fun playing the game that they created. There is nothing better than that. To walk around and see all the other games, and know that people can choose from anything in there, but they are playing your game. That is pretty heavy stuff."
A Battle Zone unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Tron', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1984 movie 'The Philadelphia Experiment' and in the 1986 movie 'Running Scared' (the cab appears in Billy Crystal's apartment).
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins inluding : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* General Tank Strategy :
1) Enemy tanks have the same firing limitation that you do - the shot has to disappear out of range or hit something before they can fire again. This is the key - keep them missing and nail them before they can reload. Never sit still.
2) You have to get the enemy tank in front of you. Turn (in place) in the direction of the tank until you hear it shoot at you. As soon as you hear the shot, back straight up until you see the shot pass. Repeat this until the tank is visible. If the tank is close to you, its best to just back up without turning, until it's in your cone of vision. It won't be able to zero in on you if you keep moving.
3) If you hit a barricade while backing up, you have to react quickly to avoid getting shot. Move forward, then turn slightly and then keep backing up. If you're near the pyramid next to the short cube, you may get hung up between them. It's a good idea to know where they are and avoid them.
4) Once the tank is in front of you, if it's not facing you, just zero in on it and blow it away. If it is facing you (and coming at you) you may be able to get a barricade in-between it and you. If you can, the tank will run into it, then turn to avoid it. You can then nail it once it moves away from the barricade.
5) If you can't get a shot at a tank's side, check the next sections for tips on killing it head-on.
* Regular Tanks :
1) Drive towards it at an angle (never directly head-on). It won't be able to zero in on you. You may have to keep adjusting your course slightly as you go. Drive even with or slightly past it, pause a second, then back up a little, turn towards it and fire.
2) What happens is : as you pass the tank, it will turn towards you to track you, but you're moving faster than it can. When you back up again, it will still be facing where you were. It will usually fire at you and miss, giving you plenty of time to aim.
* Supertanks : Follow the same directions as for killing regular tanks, except don't pause when you pull side-by-side with it - immediately back up, turn and kill it. You may actually bump into the tank, but that's fine. It will shoot at you and miss (as long as you keep moving), giving you time to blow it away. Once you master the timing of this, tanks are a breeze.
* Missiles :
1) Missiles are tricky to get the hang of. The first one comes at you straight, so you can just back up in a straight line to kill it. The second group will straighten out near the end of their attack so you can do the same to them, although youll need a lot of room to back up. For the rest of the missiles, you have to get the hang of anticipating their flight pattern.
2) As soon as you hear the missile coming, start backing up and aim your tank so the missile will come down just to the left of the center of the screen (use the crosshairs as a guide). Keep backing up. The missile will zig-zag on the way to the ground, then go straight, go slightly to your left, then turn sharply right. Watch for that straight part of its flight, wait for the left turn, then when it turns to the right - fire. The missile will fly right into your shot. If you position your tank correctly when the missile comes down, you don't need to do any turning while youre backing up. (You can also use this method for the second group of missiles, except you have to nail them early, before their flight pattern straightens out.)
3) If you miss, you may be able to dodge the missile by moving ahead and to the right, or if you started backing up soon enough, you may get off a second shot (it will repeat the straight-left-right pattern if given enough room).
4) This takes a bit of practice, but once you get into the rhythm, you can kill off missiles to your heart's content. Just watch out for barriers!
* Saucers : Don't go after saucers unless you know exactly where the enemy tank is, and can do so safely. If the enemy tank gets behind you, then don't chase a saucer down - the tank will shoot you in the back. During a missile attack, don't worry about the saucers at all. They'll just distract you.
* Miscellaneous : One of the cool tricks for Battlezone is trapping missiles. This can come in handy for hunting for saucers, or if you need to take a break. You need to get behind a tall barricade (the ones shaped like a refrigerator work best). When a missile attacks, get right up to the barricade. You need to position yourself so the saucer will jump up over the barricade (and you), as straight-on as possible. As soon as it's overhead, spin the tank in place to the right (clockwise). If you time it right, the missile won't be able to exit the radar screen and will be stuck behind you as long as you keep spinning. Now you can just keep spinning until a saucer happens by. If you stop turning to shoot it, the missile will escape, so try to shoot it on the fly. Eventually the missile will escape on its own, although you can delay it by backing up a little while spinning to keep it in range. In order to take a break while trapping a missile, you have to find a way to keep the controls in place so the tank continues to spin.
* Hint 1 : Free tanks are awarded at 15,000 and 100,000, missiles arrive after 10,000 and Supertanks show up after 20,000. This may change depending on how a machine is set up. Battlezone's score may wrap over at 10,000,000, but only three players know for sure (according to the Twin Galaxies scoreboard). Some time after 600,000 the Supertanks are replaced by the slower (lower scoring) regular tanks. This is a plus though, since it's safer to go after saucers. (I don't know if this switch is permanent, however.)
* Hint 2 : Between attacks, drive forward into an open area, so you have a clear space to move around in during the next attack. During missile attacks, you'll usually have to turn slightly to the right to position the missile correctly on the left side of the screen.
* Hint 3 : Keep an eye on the radar screen when a new tank appears, especially in the Supertank rounds. If the game puts one directly behind you, you have very little time to get away. Turn while driving away from it fast. Once you get clear, then you can back up and get it in front of you.
* Hint 4 : Practice shooting while turning. You can either practice on tanks (which is risky) or by shooting barricades between attacks. It's a handy skill to master.
- STAFF -
Project leader : Rick Moncrief
Programmed by : Ed Rotberg, Hans Hansen
Engineer : Jed Margolin.
Mechanical engineer : Otto De Runtz
Technician : Erik Durfey
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sega Saturn (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Atari Anniversary Advance")
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Atari ST (1986)
PC [CD-Rom] (2000, "Atari Arcade hits 2")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=battroad,
$bio
The Battle-Road (c) 10/1984 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
$end
$info=battlcry,
$bio
Battlecry (c) 1991 Home Data.
- STAFF -
Producer : Marshal
Planners : Marshal, Sion, Show, Miyazee
Programmers : Sion, Wadachi, Magician, Son of Sun, Pon, Kaz
Graphic designers : Show, Miyazee, Son of Sun
Sound : Tappy, H. Endoh
Engineers : Taroh, K. Azuma, Tara
$end
$info=battles,
$bio
Battles (c) 1983.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Xevious".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : The bootlegger has included the trick for generating a message right at the beginning of the game. As soon as Solvalou appears, move to the far right edge of the screen and begin bombing constantly. Continue bombing until the first set of attacking rings is very close to you and then shoot the rings. The message 'Prease enjoy this game !' will appear on the screen.
$end
$info=btoads,
$bio
Battletoads (c) 1994 Rare.
Zitz, Rash and Pimple go through different scenes on a quest to defeat the Dark Queen and her pig-minions!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Electronic Arts by Rare Coins Games.
- STAFF -
Main program : Chris Sutherland
Additional programming : Mark Wilson
Game design : Gregg Mayles
Additional design : Kevin Bayliss, Chris Sutherland
Main character artist : Kevin Bayliss
Additional character artists : Keri Gunn, Gregg Mayles, Steve Mayles, Chris Peil
Main background artist : Kevin Bayliss
Additional background artists : Gregg Mayles, Steve Mayles, Chris Peil, Dean Smith
3D Computer models : Kevin Bayliss
Hardware concept : Chris Stamper
Hardware design and construction : Pete Cox, Chris Stamper
Audio software : Chris Sutherland
Music and sound effects : Dave Wise
Additional sound effects : Gregg Mayles, Chris Sutherland
Sound effect sampling : Dave Wise
Vocal effects : Kevin Bayliss, Mark Betteridge, Simon Farmer, Chris Peil, John Stamper, Louise Stamper, Chris Sutherland
Quality assurance : Simon Farmer, Gary Richards, Huw Ward
Original battletoads concept : Tim Stamper
Original battletoads design : Kevin Bayliss, Mark Betteridge, Tim Stamper
Sound : Vial music, Michie Takemori, Shinichi Seya
Director : Kiharu Yoshidaatsuura
$end
$info=bcstry,
$bio
BC Story (c) 1997 SemiCom.
$end
$info=beaminv,
$bio
Beam Invader (c) 19?? Tekunon Kougyou.
$end
$info=bbusters,
$bio
Beast Busters (c) 11/1989 SNK.
Game ID : A9003 'BB'
A city has been invaded by the undead, you as any of three soldiers must shoot & blast your way out or you'll become tonight's main course in this frantic first person shooter! Features excellent graphics and lots of challenge! No one knows how it happened but one thing is for sure, we'll risk our lives... and have lots of fun!
- TRIVIA -
A Beast Busters unit appears in the 1998 movie 'The Replacement Killers'.
This game is also known as "The Glob" and "Super Glob".
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$info=beastrzr,beastrzb,
$bio
Beastorizer (c) 1997 Eighting / Raizing.
Game ID : RA9701
Unleash the beast within! Take your pick from 8 unique fighters with the ability to morph into powerful werebeasts (wolf, lion, rabbit, tiger, mole, fox, gorilla & boar) and battle your way to reach the sinister Tylon Corporation's secret bioweapon : the deadly weredemon Uriko! Features solid 3-D graphics with awesome character designs, great sound effects & cool music, and a simple control scheme geared towards fast, agressive gameplay.
- TRIVIA -
Beastorizer is the game's arcade name, the home version is known as "Bloody Roar" (see Ports section for more info).
At the time, Atari were very keen to fund 'unusual' game concepts, such as "Toobin'" and Beat Head was one of those chosen. The game was intentionally surreal and is (to my mind) the only Atari game to use the sprite system to create full motion video until the Cojag era. However, the game mechanic was incredibly repetitive and once you'd beaten 5 opponents, not much really changed. As a consequence, Beat Head was written off as a tax loss and it was believed that all copies had been destroyed, this evidently was not the case.
The phrase 'Stella on Steroids' on the POST screen is a reference to the old Atari VCS, codenamed 'Stella'.
$end
$info=bm1stmix,
$bio
beatmania (c) 1997 Konami.
Game ID : GQ753
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami Bemani DJ-Main hardware. 'Bemani' is actually a play on words : BE (at) MANI (a).
- SERIES -
1. beatmania (1997)
2. beatmania 2nd MIX (1998)
3. beatmania 3rd MIX (1998)
4. beatmania Complete MIX (1999)
5. beatmania 4th MIX - The Beat Goes On (1999)
6. beatmania 5th MIX - Time To Get Down (1999)
7. beatmania Complete MIX 2 (2000)
8. beatmania Club MIX (2000)
9. beatmania CORE REMIX (2000)
10. beatmania Featuring Dreams Come True
11. beatmania 6th MIX - The UK Underground Music (2001)
Japanese~English translators : Mutsuko Ichikawa, Hideki Hashimoto, Ami Masaki, Mary Hermanson, Kerry Nagai
Producer : Koji Okamoto
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$info=bm4thmix,
$bio
beatmania 4th MIX - The Beat Goes On (c) 1999 Konami.
Game ID : GX847
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami Bemani DJ-Main hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Complete Song List Choice Mode (including Hidden Songs) : All songs can be selected from the beginning in BASIC and HARD modes.
1) Insert coin(s).
2) Press 1-5-4-3-4-3-4-1-2-1-1-5-4-3-4-3-4-1-2-1-1 on the 2P keyboard (This is the notes from 'Deep In You').
3) Press Start while holding down Effect and buttons 2-4 on the 1P keyboard.
* Hidden Stages :
1) Insert coin(s).
2) Press 1-4-3-5-2-4-1-5 on the 2P keyboard (This is the notes from 'Paranoia Max').
3) Press Start while holding down the Effect button.
* Changing The Frame Colour : During MODE SELECT, pressing the Start button will change the screens frame colour with each press. Each press will change the frame to the following colours : Grey >> Gold >> Red >> Blue >> Green >> White >> Brown >> Scarlet >> Black >> Magenta >> Purple.
* Mirror Play :
1) Insert coin(s).
2) Turn the 2P turntable anti-clockwise three times.
3) Press Start.
* Random Play :
1) Insert coin(s).
2) Turn the 2P turntable clockwise three times.
3) Press Start.
- SERIES -
1. beatmania (1997)
2. beatmania 2nd MIX (1998)
3. beatmania 3rd MIX (1998)
4. beatmania Complete MIX (1999)
5. beatmania 4th MIX - The Beat Goes On (1999)
6. beatmania 5th MIX - Time To Get Down (1999)
7. beatmania Complete MIX 2 (2000)
8. beatmania Club MIX (2000)
9. beatmania CORE REMIX (2000)
10. beatmania Featuring Dreams Come True
11. beatmania 6th MIX - The UK Underground Music (2001)
beatmania 5th MIX - Time To Get Down (c) 1999 Konami.
- SERIES -
1. beatmania (1997)
2. beatmania 2nd MIX (1998)
3. beatmania 3rd MIX (1998)
4. beatmania Complete MIX (1999)
5. beatmania 4th MIX - The Beat Goes On (1999)
6. beatmania 5th MIX - Time To Get Down (1999)
7. beatmania Complete MIX 2 (2000)
8. beatmania Club MIX (2000)
9. beatmania CORE REMIX (2000)
10. beatmania Featuring Dreams Come True
11. beatmania 6th MIX - The UK Underground Music (2001)
12. beatmania 7th - Keepin' Evolution (2002)
13. beatmania The Final (2002)
$end
$info=bmcompmx,
$bio
beatmania Complete MIX (c) 1999 Konami.
Game ID : GX858
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "hiphopmania Complete MIX".
This game runs on the Konami Bemani DJ-Main hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Complete Song List Choice Mode :
1) Insert your credits.
2) Hold down 1P buttons 1+4 and fully turn turntable clockwise once.
3) Hold down 1P buttons 2+5 and fully turn turntable clockwise once.
4) Hold down 1P button 4 and press START.
5) Release button 4 and press button 2.
If you did it right, you should be able to select all songs.
* Another Version :
1) During 'STAGE SELECT', turn the records and press buttons 2-4-2 in quick succession while they are turning.
2) Next, turn the records again and press buttons 4-2-4 in quick succession while they are turning.
3) Later, when 'hard house', 'hard techno' (Acid Bomb) or 'euro beat' are selected, 'Another' version can be played.
* Random Play Mode : Can be activated by pressing the following 2P side buttons in the following order, followed by the 1P START button : 3-5-3-2-1-3-5-3-2-1-3-5-3-2
* Mirror Play Mode : Can be activated by pressing the following 2P side buttons in the following order, followed by the 1P START button : 3-5-3-2-1-3-5-3-2-1-5-3-2-1
- SERIES -
1. beatmania (1997)
2. beatmania 2nd MIX (1998)
3. beatmania 3rd MIX (1998)
4. beatmania Complete MIX (1999)
5. beatmania 4th MIX - The Beat Goes On (1999)
6. beatmania 5th MIX - Time To Get Down (1999)
7. beatmania Complete MIX 2 (2000)
8. beatmania Club MIX (2000)
9. beatmania CORE REMIX (2000)
10. beatmania Featuring Dreams Come True
11. beatmania 6th MIX - The UK Underground Music (2001)
Players trap dangerous killer bees. The precise trackball control is used to maneuver through the honeycomb pushing gates to create six sided traps. The bees are lured into the trap and shut in. Eating bee eggs before they hatch gives Beezer super powers to eat bees. However, there are dangers of getting stung or trapped. A winning play strategy keeps players coming back to Beezer.
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$info=blswhstl,
$bio
Bells & Whistles (c) 02/1991 Konami.
Game ID : GX060
The planet Meru is on the attack by the Iva forces. A plea for help has reached Twinbee and you must guide him through a perilous jouney through a colorful world fighting to restore peace. Features colorful anime-style graphics, lots of power-ups and a fun challenge.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Detana!! Twin Bee".
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Detana!! TwinBee : Konami Kukeiha Club - KICA-7503) on 05/06/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Twin Bee (1985)
2. Bells & Whistles (1991)
3. Twin Bee Yahhoo! Fushigi no Kuni de Oo-Abare!! (1995)
- STAFF -
Director : M. Ohsawa
Programmer : T. Shimomura
Designers : R. Shogaki, H. Ashida, K. Ishimoto
Animation : Shuzilow.Ha
Sound designers : H. Maezawa, Michiru Yamane, Masae Nakashima
Engineer : H. Matsuura
$end
$info=benberob,
$bio
Ben Bero Beh (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A26
$end
$info=berlwall,berlwalt,
$bio
The Berlin Wall (c) 01/1991 Kaneko.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Y. Saka, Tiny Tomo
Graphic designed by : Atsuko Yasaki, Yuko Mabuchi, Ayako Funatsu, Keisuke Matsuoka
Music & Effect sound by : Tatsuya Watanabe, Swara Pro
Hardware designed by : Hayato Morinaga
Produced by : Hiroshi Kaneko
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Game Gear (1991)
$end
$info=bermudat,bermudao,bermudaa,
$bio
Bermuda Triangle (c) 1987 SNK.
Game ID : A6003 'WW'
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "World Wars" (but similar to the US older version).
- UPDATES -
The US older version is a different version :
* Different weapon powerup.
* Graphics are almost completely different.
* More different bosses.
* No shape-changing by powerups.
* No Speeches.
* Players beam to different places instead of times after finishing a level.
- STAFF -
Director : Eikichi Kawasaki
Software : SNK jr.
Designers : Rampty, Tetsuyaki
Assistants : Miss Yoko, Angel
Hardware : Akitadesi
Sound : Kenny
Producer : Mr. Oba
Printing : Tomotae
$end
$info=berzerk,berzerk1,
$bio
Berzerk (c) 10/1980 Stern Electronics.
The player is in control of a green stick-figure, representing a 'humanoid'. Using a joystick (and a firing button to activate a laser-like weapon), the player negotiates a maze filled with as many as eleven robots, who fire lasers back at the player character. A player can be killed by being shot, by running into a robot, by running into a wall of the maze, or by being touched by the player's nemesis, 'Evil Otto'. The player advances by escaping from the maze through an opening at one of the far walls. Each robot destroyed is worth 50 points. Ideally, all the robots in the current maze have been destroyed before the player escapes, thus gaining the player a per-maze bonus (ten points per robot). The game has 64,000 mazes, and each level is designed to be more difficult to finish than the last. It has only one controller, but two-player games can be accomplished by alternating at the joystick.
- TRIVIA -
Alan McNeil, an employee of Universal Research Laboratories (a division of Stern Electronics), had a dream one night involving a black-and-white video game in which he had to fight robots. This dream, with heavy borrowing from the BASIC game 'Robots' ('Daleks' in the UK), was the basis for Berzerk. The idea for a black-and-white game was abandoned when the color game "Defender" was released earlier the same year to significant success. At that point Stern decided to use a color overlay board for Berzerk. A quick conversion was made, and all but the earliest versions of the game shipped with a color CRT display. The game was test-marketed successfully at a Chicago singles bar before general release.
The title of the game comes from the series of books called 'The Berzerker Stories' by Fred Saberhagen. It's a novel about robots which go Berzerk and kill everybody.
Berzerk is the first robot killing game but the big selling point of Berzerk was that very speech it was the first game to feature talking enemies, the speech synthesis technology of the time being so new that it cost $1000 to program each individual word into the games ROM.
Berzerk was also the first game to attempt a bit of on-screen comedy your robot opponents often fell foul of slapstick misfortune, shooting each other in the head or walking into walls and exploding in their attempts to kill you. And if you legged it out of a room without killing them all, the survivors would taunt you in their Speak & Spell voices : "Chicken fight like a robot!". Okay, its not hilarious, but even Bob Monkhouse had to start somewhere.
'Evil Otto' was named for 'Dave Otto', who worked for Dave Nutting's Arcade Engineering group as R & D director at the time Alan McNeil did. 'Evil Otto' can be considered one of the most intimidating video game villains of all time. He is, and even travels through walls, preventing a player from loafing in the room. He resembles a bouncing smiley face, and has been called a 'Malicious basketball' by some.
Berzerk was Stern's first major video game success. It was made in both upright (approx. 37500 units) and cocktail (approx. 1200 units) models. Berzerk suffered a bit in sales due to frequent breakdowns of it's original giant sized optical 8-way joystick. Approximately 4200 orders were canceled by distributors and operators whose machines were frequently down from the opto-stick. Stern issued free WICO leaf switch sticks to operators after they had so much trouble with the optical stick, but this still hurt sales.
Berzerk shares a rather chilling distinction of being the first known game to be blamed for an actual player's death. In January 1981, Jeff Dailey was the first person to die playing a video game, a 19-year old Berzerk player, died of a massive heart attack right after playing his favorite game. His score was 16,660 (a very respectable score but disturbing for obvious reasons). On an equally distressing note, in October 1982 at the 'Friar Tuck Game Room' in Calumet City, Illinois : 18-year old Peter Burkowski, a physically healthy person who was alcohol-free and drug-free, inscribed his initials in Berzerk's top ten list twice in a matter of only fifteen minutes. A few seconds after that, he collapsed and died of a heart attack.
Berzerk inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Goin' Berzerk' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
A Berzerk unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Tron' and in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* An Interesting Quirk : The space between your man's head and body is not technically part of your man, so that shots that pass through this area (your 'neck') will not kill you.
* Hint 1 : Always exit the mazes on the sides! If you exit the top or bottom, you will often start in a long corridor with many robots on both sides of you.
* Hint 2 : The robots will always move toward you. Use this to your benefit when two (or more) robots are close to each other by moving your man back and forth, thus causing the robots to collide and annihilate each other.
* Hint 3 : When seperated from the robots by a vertical wall, move up and down to place the robots on the same horizontal plane, where they will kill each other with shots aimed in your direction.
* Hint 4 : The robots always walk toward you unless you're in their line of fire; then they will pause to shoot. There are eight directions you and they can shoot. The only way to survive the higher levels (10,000 points +) is to learn the blind spots of the robots. If you are in a robot's blind spot he poses no threat, and you can concentrate on blasting the others. The angle shots are almost never necessary. It is very difficult to hit a robot with an angle shot. When you shoot, your man stops moving, when you can't move, you are vulnerable. Make your shots count and don't bother wasting your time with angles unless you are on an early level and need the practice.
* Hint 5 : Because the robots are shorter than you, try to avoid robots at the bottom edge of the screen. By the time you move low enough to get a shot they will have already fired. In contrast, if you come 'up' on robots from the bottom, you can shoot their feet and duck back down before their shot reaches you.
* Hint 6 : Because your man is a lot taller than he is wide, it is very easy to avoid shots from above and below. Take out the robots to the sides of you first.
* Hint 7 : If you poke your head above a wall just far enough to shoot above it, the robots on the other side of it can't shoot you. They will only hit the wall. ALWAYS use this tactic to kill most of the robots in a maze. When you are in the right position, just hold down the fire button. This will make your player stand still. You can inch your way very close to the deadly walls without fear of running into them. When shooting up or down, that trick doesn't work. If there is a wall between you and a robot above you, run to the right and start shooting up just past the wall. If you are lucky, the robot will walk into your fire before he gets a shot off. By design, if a robot is above you, he will lock into position directly in-line with your shots, and you will shoot each other's bullets. In early rounds you can overpower a robot and outgun him, but later the robots can keep up with you and you will be in a deadlock. To defeat him, shoot up and immediately walk to the right and he will walk into your bullet.
* Hint 8 : Because the robots are attracted to you 'as the crow flies', they will tend to clump together and smash into each other. The best way to kill robots is to stand safely behind a wall and let them shoot and smash each other. The ball (Evil Otto) will also kill them. You can ignore some robots in the maze and let Otto kill them for you. Otto follows your position like the robots, so as he comes across the screen, lead him up and down into any remaining robots before you exit.
* Hint 9 :The robots are programmed to avoid colliding into the sides of the deadly walls, but they can't detect the start or end of a wall. If a robot is below the end of a wall, you can move up and direct him into the wall end.
* Hint 10 : In later rounds, all or the real action takes place in the first two or three seconds of a round. If you survive the initial shots from the robots, you are as good as done with the maze. When a new maze comes on screen, you are very vulnerable. Often you are in the line of fire of five robots. As the new maze slides on-screen, you can see it before the robots appear. Use this time to decide which way to run. Assume that there will be a robot in each 'room' or 'nook'. Shoot the robot right in front of you first, and then run toward his position. By running ahead, you will exit the line of fire of any robots above/below you and also the dreaded angle shots. Once you are out of their line of fire, you can re-enter their line of fire selectively and shoot them. Get to a safe barrier as soon as possible and wait for the robots to move into easy positions.
* Hint 11 : The more robots that are in a maze (up to 11), the more time you have until Otto comes out. If the maze has only 1-3 robots, don't waste time shooting them unless they stand between you and the exit.
* Here is how the rounds progress :
Points - Robot Color - Shots fired
0-260 -Yellow - 0
260-1200 - Red - 1
1200-3000 - Light Blue - 2
3000-4500 - Yellow / Green - 3
4500-6000 - Purple - 4
6000-8000 - Yellow - 5
8000-10000 - White - One fast shot (2x speed)
10000-12000 - Light Blue - Two fast shots
This color system now repeats. At around 20,000 points, the robots stay light blue. Starting at about 10,000 pts. Berzerk becomes largely a game of luck. If you get an open maze with a lot of robots, there is not much you can do.
- SERIES -
1. Berzerk (1980)
2. Frenzy (1982)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Alan McNeil
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1982)
Atari 2600 (1982)
Atari 5200 (1983)
* Computers :
Microtan 65 (1984)
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1982) by Coleco : Unfortunately, this game was never released.
$end
$info=bbbxing,
$bio
Best Bout Boxing (c) 02/1994 Jaleco.
Horizontal boxing game featuring seven boxers great fight and special moves to win the title belt.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
* Easter Egg : Some of the larger (?) rocks around the course boundaries have messages on them, such as 'NENKO', "SASAEI", and "OFHARA". These are programmer names? You have to get the ball right next to it to make out the text clearly, but often you can tell if a rock has it from about 50 yards out (you can see one from the 16th tee).
$end
$info=bigkarnk,
$bio
Big Karnak (c) 1991 Gaelco S.A.
Game ID : 901112-1
- TRIVIA -
The boss at the start of the 2nd stage was a rip of Karnov in "Bad Dudes".
- STAFF -
Direction : Julian Goicoa
Story : Tony Yeste
Program : Luis Jonama, Albert Sunyer
Graphics : Tony Yeste
Graphics C. : Xavier Arrebola
Sound : Josep Quingles
Hardware design : Chu-Lin
$end
$info=bigprowr,
$bio
The Big Pro Wrestling! (c) 12/1983 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0007
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Tag Team Wrestling".
This is the Technos Japan's first game.
Sunny would later appeared as a supporting character in "Double Dragon 3".
- SERIES -
1. The Big Pro Wrestling! (1983)
2. Exciting Hour - The Prowrestling Network (1985)
$end
$info=bigrun,
$bio
Big Run - The Supreme 4WD Challenge (c) 12/1989 Jaleco.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991)
$end
$info=bigstrik,bigstrkb,
$bio
Big Striker (c) 1992 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-C system hardware.
- STAFF -
Total Planning : Toku
Game designer : H. Iiduka
Programmer : H. Akashi
Character designers : M. Horikoshi, Sanbo, T. Fukada, N. Tanabe
Sound : Kiyoshi Yokoyama
$end
$info=bigtwin,
$bio
Big Twin (c) 1995 Playmark.
$end
$info=bbonk,
$bio
Bigfoot Bonkers (c) 10/1976 Meadows Games.
$end
$info=bijokkog,
$bio
Bijokko Gakuen (c) 01/1988 Nichibutsu.
Two player mahjong game with an LCD mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Cutie Academy'.
$end
$info=bijokkoy,
$bio
Bijokko Yume Monogatari (c) 09/1987 Nichibutsu.
Two player mahjong game with an LCD mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Cutie Dream Story'.
$end
$info=billiard,
$bio
The Billiards (c) 1981.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Video Hustler".
This game runs on the "Super Cobra" hardware.
$end
$info=bioatack,
$bio
Bio-Attack (c) 1983 Taito.
Game ID : AA8
- TRIVIA -
Licensed by Fox Video Games.
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
$end
$info=bioship,
$bio
Bio-Ship Paladin (c) 1990 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-90062
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to American Sammy.
- STAFF -
Game designed by : Tsutomu Fuzisawa
Program designed by : Itsam Matarca
Character designers : Tsutomu Fuzisawa, Kinya Aoyama
BioFreaks stands for 'Biological Flying Robotic Enhanced Armored Killing Synthoids'.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998)
Nintendo 64 (1998)
* Computers :
PC [Windows] (1998)
$end
$info=biomtoy,
$bio
Biomechanical Toy (c) 1995 Zeus.
Game ID : 922804/2
- TRIVIA -
This is the first and only Coin Op produced by Zeus. In 1992 Zeus Software developed the Amiga game 'Risky Woods' (published by Dinamic, a spanish software house, very famous in the eighties on the computer market).
- STAFF -
Main design : Raul Lopez, Ricardo Puerto
Program : Ricardo Puerto
Computer Graphics : Raul Lopez
Art & Animation : Raul Lopez, Maite R. Otxotorena, Juanma Ripalda, Andreito Lobero
Development system : Ricardo Puerto, Juan Mari Gorrotxategi, Asier Zubillaga
$end
$info=bionicc,bionicc2,
$bio
Bionic Commando (c) 03/1987 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Top Secret".
The main character is Super Joe from "Commando (Capcom)" and "The Speed Rumbler".
- SERIES -
1. Bionic Commando (1987)
2. Bionic Commando - Elite Forces (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Music by : Harumi Fujita
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Nintendo Game Boy (1992)
* Computers :
Atari ST (1987)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
$end
$info=bking,
$bio
Birdie King (c) 1982 Taito.
Game ID : DM
- SERIES -
1. Birdie King (1982)
2. Birdie King 2 (1983)
3. Birdie King 3 (1984)
$end
$info=bking2,
$bio
Birdie King 2 (c) 1983 Taito.
Game ID : AD6
- SERIES -
1. Birdie King (1982)
2. Birdie King 2 (1983)
3. Birdie King 3 (1984)
$end
$info=bking3,
$bio
Birdie King 3 (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A24
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Tiger-Heli" hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Birdie King (1982)
2. Birdie King 2 (1983)
3. Birdie King 3 (1984)
$end
$info=birdtry,
$bio
Birdie Try (c) 1988 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
$end
$info=bishi,
$bio
Bishi Bashi Championship Mini Game Senshuken (c) 1996 Konami.
Game ID : GX575
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Bish Bash Championship Mini Game Champion'.
- SERIES -
1. Bishi Bashi Championship Mini Game Senshuken (1996)
The Sailor Senshi battle each other in mahjong matches. Loser strips!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Pretty Mahjong Warrior Pretty Sailor'. The expression '18-kin' means that the game was not meant for players under the age of 18.
The title (and the whole game) is a knock off of 'Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon' ('Pretty Girl Warrior Sailor Moon'), a popular Japanese animation known in the rest of the world as just 'Sailor Moon'. 'Janshi' is the combinaton of the root of two words : 'Jan' (Japanese rendition of the Chinese 'Jong', from 'Mahjong') + 'Senshi' ('Warrior').
- SERIES -
1. Bishoujo Janshi Pretty Sailor 18-Kin (1994)
2. Bishoujo Janshi Pretty Sailor 2 - H na Sasayaki (1994)
$end
$info=psailor2,
$bio
Bishoujo Janshi Pretty Sailor 2 - H na Sasayaki (c) 10/1994 Sphinx.
A winged, lustful demon battles the Sailor Senshi in mahjong matches.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel (NOTE : He gropes them and does sexual things with them if the player wins, hence I called him 'lustful').
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Pretty Mahjong Warrior Pretty Sailor 2 - Perverted Whisper'.
- SERIES -
1. Bishoujo Janshi Pretty Sailor 18-Kin (1994)
2. Bishoujo Janshi Pretty Sailor 2 - H na Sasayaki (1994)
$end
$info=blkdrgon,blkdrgnb,
$bio
Black Dragon (c) 08/1987 Capcom.
Three evil dragons have appeared and have destroyed the kingdom! As a brave warrior, you must face all sorts of dangerous enemy creatures in order to reach & destroy these dragons in order to restore peace. Features nice graphics & sound, as well as excellent gameplay with plenty of secrets to find!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Black Tiger".
This game runs on the "Commando (Capcom)" hardware.
The game features several hidden bonuses. Some of them are cameos from other Capcom games : The barrel from "Higemaru - Pirate Ship", the robot hero from "Side Arms - Hyper Dyne", the dragonfly and the bamboo shoot from "Son Son".
- UPDATES -
Black Dragon has :
* More pitfalls (rocks).
* Stronger enemies.
* The armoury is most expensive.
* The bonuses are changed (different value and position).
* The last dragon scores 1.000.000 points.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Imo (Akapa)
Character designers : Kuramoyan, Satochin, Kawamoyan, Miyaji, Fukumoyan, Nono, Rattchan
Sound & Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto
Hardware by : Panchi Kubozoo (Crazy Kubozoo)
$end
$info=blkheart,blkhearj,
$bio
Black Heart (c) 1991 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-91069
$end
$info=blkhole,
$bio
Black Hole (c) 04/1981 TDS (Tokyo Denshi Sekkei).
$end
$info=mblkjack,
$bio
Black Jack (c) 19?? Mirco.
$end
$info=blkpnthr,
$bio
Black Panther (c) 06/1987 Konami.
$end
$info=blktiger,bktigerb,
$bio
Black Tiger (c) 08/1987 Capcom.
Three evil dragons have appeared and have destroyed the kingdom! As a brave warrior, you must face all sorts of dangerous enemy creatures in order to reach & destroy these dragons in order to restore peace. Features nice graphics & sound, as well as excellent gameplay with plenty of secrets to find!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Black Dragon".
This game runs on the "Commando (Capcom)" hardware.
A bootleg of this game was released by Dragon as the same name.
The game features several hidden bonuses. Some of them are cameos from other Capcom games : The barrel from "Higemaru - Pirate Ship", the robot hero from "Side Arms - Hyper Dyne", the dragonfly and the bamboo shoot from "Son Son".
- UPDATES -
Black Dragon has :
* More pitfalls (rocks).
* Stronger enemies.
* The armoury is most expensive.
* The bonuses are changed (different value and position).
* The last dragon scores 1.000.000 points.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Imo (Akapa)
Character designers : Kuramoyan, Satochin, Kawamoyan, Miyaji, Fukumoyan, Nono, Rattchan
Sound & Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto
Hardware by : Panchi Kubozoo (Crazy Kubozoo)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Commodore C64 (1990)
$end
$info=bwidow,
$bio
Black Widow (c) 12/1982 Atari.
Game ID : 136017
- TRIVIA -
Approximately 1,550 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Bruce Merritt
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=bmaster,
$bio
Blade Master (c) 1991 Irem.
Two selectable heroes, Roy and Arnold, try to save their land from hordes of monsters.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-92 system hardware.
$end
$info=bladestl,bladstle,
$bio
Blades of Steel - The Supreme Hockey Challenge (c) 10/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX797
The Hottest Game On Ice!
Controlled with a trackball and three buttons.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
PC [MS-DOS] (1990)
* Others :
LCD handheld game
$end
$info=blandia,blandiap,
$bio
Blandia (c) 1992 Allumer.
Weapon-based fighter featuring visible damage to each of the six fighter's armor.
- TRIVIA -
Gurianos and Irriana appears in Taito's "Gladiator" / "Ohgon no Siro" as Guaranos and Irene.
- UPDATES -
There is no armor bonus on the prototype version.
- STAFF -
Planning : Ken Kaneda
Graphic chief : Tadahiro Negome
Graphic designers : Makoto Kobayashi, Kenji Inoue
Character designers : Ken Kaneda, Tadahiro Negome
Main programmer : Kazuyoshi Ishihara
Sub. programmers : Sou Kajiwara, Masafumi Kaneko, Makoto Hijiya
System designers : Kazuyoshi Ishihara, Sou Kajiwara
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Videogame Graffiti Vol.10 - VICL-40097) on 16/12/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Bosconian - Star Destroyer (1981)
2. Blast Off (1989)
- STAFF -
Game design : Nak, Tak
Program : Nak
Graphics : Tak
Character : Arg, M.G
Music : Kob, Tog
Sound : Nob
$end
$info=blasted,
$bio
Blasted (c) 1988 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
- STAFF -
Game design : Brian Colin, Jeff Nauman
Software : Jeff Nauman
Graphics : Brian Colin
Sound : Neil Falconer
Cabinet : John Kubik, Hank Siska, Walt Gosluski
Hardware : Dan Stern, Cary Mednick, Trun9 Van Trunong
Support : Meredith Soper, Mike Bartlow, Greg Freres, Sue Lohse, Tom Leon, Jim Belt
$end
$info=blaster,blastkit,blast30,
$bio
Blaster (c) 11/1983 Williams.
A first-person space flight simulator. Blast!!... or be Blasted!!
Controled with a 49-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware.
Blaster was the official sequel to "Robotron - 2084", its attract mode went : The Robotrons have destroyed the last human family.
Originally known as 'Master Blaster', but they changed the name to avoid confusion with a pinball simulator called 'Bill Budges Raster Blaster' for the Apple computer. The 3-D effects of this game were all hand rendered which required thousands of hours of design work. Due to the expense of the pseudo-3D generating hardware, Blaster was released in very limited numbers.
When Blaster was first put out at a test location in late 1983, it had 30 waves and allowed you to continue a game by spending another credit. By the time the game went into production in early 1984, the program had been modified to have 20 waves, and no buy-ins allowed.
- UPDATES -
The very rare 30-wave version has more enemies and more diabolical levels.
- SERIES -
1. Robotron - 2084 (1982)
2. Blaster (1983)
- STAFF -
Staff : Eugene Jarvis (DRJ), Larry DeMar (LED), (JRS), (KLR), (DJW), Paul Dussault (PGD), (JER), (ALI), (MLG), (NHD)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
A Blast from the Past! The ultimate in space action games return! Blasteroids has all of the provent player appeal of Atari's 1979 classic hit, "Asteroids" and adds all of the special gameplay features that today's player expect.
- TRIVIA -
The game was originally to have areas in which a certain ship form was required to get through them, but the game's production was pushed forward and it didn't get the tuning originally planned.
Background space-scapes, pictures of space ships, asteroids and other obstacles are actually digitized pictures of real-life objects.
- UPDATES -
The prototype version of Blasteroids has the programmer's head (Ed Rotberg) hidden in it.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Ed Rotberg (Prototype version only) : To find his head, start a game on medium difficulty... complete the first wave, then pick the upper right hand wave next. Shoot the blue crystal rocks until they turn into spinning heads.
- SERIES -
1. Asteroids (1979)
2. Asteroids Deluxe (1981)
3. Space Duel (1982)
4. Blasteroids (1987)
- STAFF -
Staff : Ed Rotberg, Peter Lipson, Gary Stempler, Sam Comstock, Rob Rowe, Mike Hally, Brad Fuller, Mike Albaugh, Chris Downend
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Commodore Amiga
Atari ST
$end
$info=blasto,
$bio
Blasto (c) 06/1978 Gremlin.
Your are in control of your spaceship as you maneuver it through a mine field. Beat the clock to explode all the mines. With two players, Blasto gets even more challenging, more exciting, as each one battles for the most mines and ultimately-for each other!
$end
$info=blazeon,
$bio
BlaZeon (c) 1992 Atlus.
- STAFF -
Star programmer : Dandy Arai
Sound : Macco
Japanese planners : Ethiopian Taro, Toshiya Matsuyama, BIRD
Eight wrestlers from different countries take part in a wrestling tournament in single or tag team match.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sega Saturn (1995)
$end
$info=arkblock,arkbloc2,
$bio
Block (c) 1986 Game Corporation.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Arkanoid".
- UPDATES -
In this bootleg, it is possible to choose the start level.
$end
$info=block,blockbl,blockj,blocka,
$bio
Block Block (c) 09/1991 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg was released by Koa the same year.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version has a little storyline before the titlescreen.
- STAFF -
Planner : Futoshi Kuwahara
Designers : Shinji Sakashita, H.K, M. Miyao
Programmers : T. Ohta, Kohei Akiyama, N. Sakoda
Sound designers : P-Chan, T. Yomage
$end
$info=blockcar,
$bio
Block Carnival (c) 1992 Visco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Thunder & Lightning 2".
- SERIES -
1. Thunder & lighting (1990)
2. Block Carnival (1992)
$end
$info=blockgal,blckgalb,
$bio
Block Gal (c) 1987 Sega / Vic Tokai.
Game ID : 834-6303
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
- STAFF -
Producer : Yakuza Sebiro
Designers : Sary Chan Papa, Abunai Kun!!
Programmers : Dynamic Ran, Gofukusen
Music : Shoochi Gun
$end
$info=blockhl,
$bio
Block Hole (c) 1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX063
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Quarth".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.2 - KICA-1016) on 21/08/1990.
- STAFF -
Executive producer and programmer : Nada 89 100G
Pop visual futurist : Iuchi 1
Demo programmer : Ishida Z80
Special visual effect : Happy Samejima
Title graphic : Ogenki Takano
Sound effects editor : Shikama
Music composed by : Kazuo Hanzawa
Processing to hard : Ueno Furukawa
Package design : Maya 2095
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX
$end
$info=blockout,blckout2,blckoutj,
$bio
Block Out (c) 10/1989 Technos / California Dreams.
Game ID : TA-0029
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari Lynx (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1989)
PC [MS-DOS] (1989)
Commodore Amiga
$end
$info=blockade,
$bio
Blockade (c) 10/1976 Gremlin.
Game ID : 1-4
- SERIES -
1. Blockade (1976)
2. Comotion (1976)
3. Hustle (1977)
$end
$info=blkbustr,
$bio
BlockBuster (c) 1983 Kiwako.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to ECI.
This game is known in Japan as "Mr. Jong".
$end
$info=blocken,
$bio
Blocken (c) 1994 KID / Visco.
$end
$info=blmbycar,blmbycau,
$bio
Blomby Car (c) 1994 ABM & Gecas.
- TRIVIA -
This game, which is French, shows a scan of an Italian newspaper about Chiappucci at the Paris-Roubaix cycle race in the hiscore table.
Blomby Car was only released as a conversion kit and it seems to have had a limited production run. It was ABM & Gecas' only arcade release.
$end
$info=bloodbro,
$bio
Blood Bros. (c) 1990 TAD.
In the far west, ruthless bandits terrorized the good people and is up to you to stop them and their vast weapon arsenal in order to bring peace to this troubled land. Features destructible background objects and lots of weapons! Despite the western concept, this game features almost identical mechanics to TAD's previous shooter "Cabal".
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek for US manufacture and distribution.
A bootleg of this game is known as "West Story".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
*Here's A Way To Play Blood Bros. For As Long As You Want :
1) Get to the second screen (preferably without dying on the first screen).
2) Shoot the building on the right side of the screen and start shooting the trees in the background on the right. 20,000 points fly out from each bunch of trees. Continue.
3) That is basically it. A few problems occur and here is how to counter them :
3a) 5 men run across the back from the left and throw grenades : Just shoot the grenades before they get to you. Eventually they come out less often, and will stop altogether.
3b) The men on the right come out from the edge to shoot you : Same as above. They stop eventually.
3c) A plane flies over and drops bombs : Same as above. It stops after some time.
3d) After a certain amount of time a bird comes out to kill you : Let it. Only 2 birds ever come out (sometimes only 1) and then they also stop coming. This is why it pays not to die on the first screen.
4) Hold your finger on the button to keep shooting the trees (sticky-tape works well here) and prepare to get 'really' bored. Play the neighboring game so that you can keep an eye on it.
* Extra Live : On the 1-1 and 4-1 stages, the tin can be shot eight times to give you a free man. If you miss it, don't bother trying again - you only get one chance.
Fantastic one-on-one weapon-based fighter with lots of gore and the ability to learn a special move from each defeated opponent. You can save your progress via internal password as well. LOTS of hidden tricks as well!
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* First release.
* Software version : 1.10.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 2.10.
* Added ability to perform 'Trash Talk codes' (see 'Tips And Tricks' section).
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 2.20.
* Added ability to perform codes to select 'Blood', 'Gargoyle' and 'Nekron'.
Revision 4 :
* Software version : 2.22.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Secret Characters : At the character select screen, choose any character and enter these codes...
Dementia - Hold Up and press Back Leg(x3), [Back Arm+Back Leg].
Golem - Hold Up and press Back Arm(x3), [Back Arm+Back Leg].
Wraith - Hold Up and press Back Leg(x3), [Back Leg+Front Arm].
Sin - Hold Up and press Front Arm(x3), [Front Arm+Front Leg].
Craniac - Hold Up and press Front Leg(x3), [Front Leg+Front Arm].
Ratchet - Hold Up and press Back Arm(x3), Front Leg.
Blood (rev 2.20) - Hold Left and press Front Arm, Back Arm, Back Leg, Front Leg.
Gargoyle (rev 2.20) - Hold Right and press Back Arm, Back Leg, Front Leg, Front Arm.
Don't release 'Back Arm and Front Arm' until the big head of Kelley appear.
Leif Pran Marwede - Select Tremor and press quickly Back Arm, Front Arm, Back Leg, Back Arm(Hold), Front Arm(Hold), release all and press and hold [Back Leg+Front Leg].
Don't release 'Back Leg and Front Leg' until the big head of Leif Pran appear.
Alan Noon - Select Talon and press quickly Block(Hold), Up(x4).
Bob Nagel - Select Fallout and press quickly [Front Arm+Front Leg], [Back Arm+Back Leg], Up, Down, Up, Down, Block.
Orion Derose - Select Razor and press quiclky Back Arm, Back Leg(Hold), Back Arm(Hold), release all, Front Arm, Front Leg(Hold), Front Arm(Hold), release all, Block(x2).
Senator Lieberman - Select Hellhound and press quickly Left(x7), Block.
* All Power Granted : At the end of any battle press quickly Up, Right, Down, Left, Down, Right, Up, Block. If done correctly, 'ALL POWER GRANTED' appears.
* The Famous TRASH TALK Codes : At the 'Final Round / end' of any battle, when the fighter dies, make quickly these codes to release these sentences...
-- 2 Buttons + Block :
Up(x2), Block - BLOODSTORM HANDBOOK SEND $2.00 AND SASE TO STRATA HANDBOOK 4010 WINNETKA AVENUE, ROLLING MEADOWS IL 60008
Down(x2), Block - PUT TRASH IN ITS PLACE
Left(x2), Block - WHO CONTROLS NEKRON
Right(x2), Block - PUCKER UP YOUR CHEEKS AND BLOW
Front Leg(x2), Block - RADEAD WILL GET YOU
Front Arm(x2), Block - PRESS YOUR LIPS HERE
Back Leg(x2), Block - I AM THE GREATEST BLOODSTORM CHAMPION THAT EVER LIVED
Back Arm(x2), Block - EAT IT RAW
-- 3 Buttons + Block :
Back Leg(x2), Front Arm, Block - IS THAT ALL YOU HAVE FOR ME?
Back Leg(x2), Back Arm, Block - NEXT TIME TRY OPENING YOUR EYES
Back Leg(x3), Block - YOU AINT NOTHING BUT A PUNK!
Back Leg(x2), Front Leg, Block - SORRY BUDDY THIS IS A REAL FIGHTING GAME
Front Leg(x2), Front Arm, Block - OH BY THE WAY YOU JUST LOST...BAD
Front Leg(x2), Back Arm, Block - YOU REALLY GEORGED THAT ROUND
Front Leg(x2), Back Leg, Block - WAS YOUR JOYSTICK WORKING... I COULDNT TELL
-- 4 Buttons + Block :
Front Arm, Back Leg, Back Arm, Front Leg, Block - SUSHI-X RULES THIS GAME!
Front Leg(x2), Front Arm, Back Arm, Block - I AM GOING TO CRUMPLE YOU LIKE A PIECE OF PAPER
Front Leg(x2), Front Arm, Back Leg, Block - GET WITH IT, STRATA IS THE NEW KING OF FIGHTING GAMES
Front Leg(x2), Front Arm, Front Leg, Block - YOU ROT LIKE TEN YEARS OF TRASH
Front Leg(x2), Front Arm(x2), Block - I WILL GIVE YOU A HINT... THE BLOCK BUTTON IS THE ONE IN THE CENTER
Front Leg(x2), Back Arm(x2), Block - GO CRY SOMEWHERE ELSE... THIS IS A GAME FOR A MAN
Front Leg(x2), Back Arm, Back Leg, Block - I WOULD TRASH TALK YOU BUT YOU CANT HEAR ME SINCE YOU ARE DEAD
Front Leg(x2), Back Arm, Front Leg, Block - MOST PATHETIC
Front Leg(x2), Back Arm, Front Arm, Block - IT TAKES A BIG MAN TO RUN LIKE A LITTLE GIRL
Front Leg, Front Arm, Back Arm, Back Leg, Block - I WILL BURY YOU EVERY TIME
Right, Down, Left, Up, Block - YOU BARF BAG
Front Arm(x2), Front Leg(x2), Block - CHOKE CITY
Back Arm, Right(x2), Back Arm, Block - I AM A LION YOU ARE A MONKEY
Back Left, Back Arm, Front Arm, Front Leg, Block - YOUR TECHNIQUE IS WEAK
Front Arm, Back Leg, Front Leg, Front Arm, Block - EAT FIST
Front Leg, Back Arm, Front Arm, Back Leg, Block - YOU ARE TOAST
Left, Right, Back Arm, Front Arm, Block - ANDREW S. IS THE TKBSC PREZ
Back Leg(x2), Front Arm, Back Arm, Block - GET OFF ME!
Back Leg(x2), Front Arm, Back Leg, Block - ALL TOO EASY
Back Leg(x2), Front Arm, Front Leg, Block - STEP OFF PUNK
Back Leg(x2), Front Arm(x2), Block - MOST IMPRESSIVE ... NOT
Back Leg(x2), Back Arm(x2), Block - IT IS USELESS TO RESIST ME
Back Leg(x2), Back Arm(x2), Back Leg, Block - GET BENT!
Back Leg(x2), Back Arm(x2), Front Leg, Block - WHILE YOURE DOWN THERE LICK MY SHOES DOG-BOY
Back Leg(x2), Back Arm, Front Arm, Block - FIRST TIME ON A FIGHTING GAME?
Back Leg(x2), Front Leg(x2), Block - NEXT TIME TRY LOOKING AT THE SCREEN AND NOT YOUR HANDS
Back Leg(x2), Front Leg, Front Arm, Block - YEAH RIGHT...NEXT
Back Leg(x2), Front Leg, Back Arm, Block - MAN, I BET THAT HURT!
Back Leg(x2), Front Leg, Back Leg, Block - WE HAVE A WORD FOR DEFEAT AROUND HERE....HA!
Front Leg(x4), Block - OH...WAIT...LET ME REATTACH YOUR BRAIN
Front Leg(x3), Front Arm, Block - LEIF DID THIS
Front Leg(x3), Back Arm, Block - JUST DIE!
Front Leg(x3), Back Leg, Block - YOU ROT!
Left(x2), Up, Back Leg, Block - BLOODSTORM RULES
Left(x2), Down, Front Arm, Block - NEKRON AWAITS
Left, Right, Left, Back Leg, Block - BLOOD CAN BE ANYWHERE
1) GOLEM : In Subterra (the background with the cliffs on either side), there is a spike hanging down from the ceiling, suspended over the cliff. If you can knock down the spike, it falls into the pit. Then you just jump into the pit and you will not get spiked, you will stand on top of the fallen spike and enter through the door! To knock down the spike, you need to hit it twice with either your gauntlet or a projectile. Simply jump into the air and do the normal gauntlet throw move or whatever your projectile move is.
2) DIMENTHIA : In the Obsel desert, on the ground, amidst all those symbols, there is a circular figure with five lines in it, like dividing a pie into five even wedges. Once the round begins, throw your gauntlet. You can jump and ditch it away, even. You won't need it. Move to the circular figure and do the move to pick up the gauntlet. The character will bend down and touch the ground. When the character touches the circular figure, a portal is activated and the character is transported to Triax, to fight Dimentia.
3) CRANIAC : You get to him from the Black Armada background (This background is the one with a catwalk in the distance). Getting to the back platform is the key. Hold Block and move Up 2 or 3 times to jump back to the far away platform. Moving left or right makes you switch sides, down keeps you still and up or center makes you come right back to the front. To get to Craniac, jump back to the platform 3 times and hold down each time you get back there, in order to get as much time back there as possible. 5 seconds after returning from the third trip, a small Craniac will fly onto the platform. While he is there, jump back there again to be with him, holding down to wait there. The game will freeze and a message will come up stating that you will fight Craniac!
4) WRAITH : he is found from the Scorch HQ background. You get to Wraith by entering a 'trash talk' password after you win a match on this background. The password is UP(x3), Block. If it done correctly, 'WRAITH SUMMONED' appears on the screen.
5) RATCHET : On Nimbus, note the far left side of the platform... there is a line that separates the small edge part from the rest of the platform. This is the key. On the winning round, you must defeat the opponent so that either you or your opponent stays fully to the left of the line, in the edge part. Then, you enter a 'trash-talk' code : Hold Left, then Front Leg(x4), Block.
6) SHADOW : Beat your opponent 2-0 from any background (no round 3 allowed, folks....without using the Block button in any match and do the fatality on BOTH rounds).
7) BLOOD : Blood, like Shadow, can be found from any background. To fight Blood, you need to have a perfect round and then win the match. Note that if you get a Perfect in the first round, Blood will not appear until the match (win 2 out of 3) is over. If you do this, the dead opponent explodes and Blood comes alive!
8) SIN : Beat all of the 8 regular fighters.
* SPECIAL Ending : When you have beaten all of the regular fighters and all of the hidden agents, you will get to see the credits and at the end of the credits, a code and a telephone number is given to you :).
- SERIES -
1. Time Killers (1992)
2. Blood Storm (1994)
- STAFF -
Chris Oberth
- SOURCES -
The Bloodstorm FAQ compiled by James Elkinton.
$end
$info=bloodwar,
$bio
Blood Warrior (c) 1994 Kaneko.
$end
$info=bldyror2,
$bio
Bloody Roar 2 - Bringer of The New Age (c) 1998 Eighting / Raizing.
- SERIES -
1. Beastorizer (1997)
2. Bloody Roar 2 - Bringer of The New Age (1998)
$end
$info=bldwolf,
$bio
Bloody Wolf (c) 1988 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Battle Rangers" and in Japan as "Narazumo Sentou Butai - Bloody Wolf" (translates from Japanese as 'Ruffian Combat Force - Bloody Wolf').
Sound Team : Azusa Hara (AZUSA), Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Tatsuya, Segawa
Hardware : Tomotaka Osada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
$end
$info=bloxeed,bloxeedc,
$bio
Bloxeed (c) 1989 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on both Sega System 18 and System C2 hardware.
$end
$info=bluehawk,bluehawn,
$bio
Blue Hawk (c) 1993 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to NTC.
$end
$info=blueprnt,blueprnj,
$bio
Blue Print (c) 1982 Zilec.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed for manufacture and distribution to Jaleco and to Bally Midway (09/1982).
- STAFF -
Christopher Stamper, John Lathbury, Timothy Stamper.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 5200 (1983)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1983)
$end
$info=blueshrk,
$bio
Blue Shark (c) 09/1978 Midway.
Game ID : 742
Insert coin(s), and underwater creatures appear randomly on the screen. By pulling the trigger on the speargun, the player fires spears at the sea creatures. Features a three dimensional color background scenery depicting an underwater scene.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 - Don't Shoot The Skindiver! : Player scores 500 points for hitting the shark (long range). 400 for the octopuc, 300 for the shark (close range), and 200 for the swordfish. But be careful, if player hits the skindiver, he is penalized 500 points.
$end
$info=bjourney,
$bio
Blue's Journey (c) 03/1991 Alpha Denshi.
Game ID : 0022
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
This game is also known as "Atlantic City Action".
$end
$info=boblbobl,
$bio
Bobble Bobble (c) 1986.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Bubble bobble".
- UPDATES -
Unlike the original game :
* The left player can have only a total of two extends.
* This bootleg has a new feature in Dip switch where you may control the speed of monsters.
$end
$info=bodyslam,
$bio
Body Slam (c) 1986 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Dump Matsumoto".
This game runs on a Sega Pre-System 16 hardware.
$end
$info=bogeyman,
$bio
Bogey Manor (c) 1985 Technos.
$end
$info=boggy84,
$bio
Boggy '84 (c) 1983 Eddy's Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Boggy '83".
$end
$info=bombbee,
$bio
Bomb Bee (c) 06/1979 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Joining Namco, Toru wanted to design pinball games. Gee Bee, Cutie Q and Bomb Bee were his arcade game hybrids. Toru would achieve later, greater fame by designing "Pac-Man".
- SERIES -
1. Gee Bee (1978)
2. Bomb Bee (1979)
3. Cutie Q (1979)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Toru Iwantani
$end
$info=bombjack,bombjac2,
$bio
Bomb Jack (c) 10/1984 Tehkan.
Collect bombs around the world!
- TRIVIA -
Round 1 music is the ending song from the Japanese animated cartoon series 'Spoon Oba-san', sung by the ultra-popular Mari Ijima (Lynn Minmay's voice in Macross). The anime was aired in 1983... at that time, Bomb Jack development was just starting: something more than a coincidence, then.
Round 2 contains the music of 'Lady Madonna', by The Beatles.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Tecmo Game Music - 28XA-95) on 25/09/1986.
- UPDATES -
The older version (set 2) says 'YOU ARE LUCY' instead of 'YOU ARE LUCKY'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : An important piece of information to remember is that you can pick up the bombs in a certain order to get the maximum points. If you pick up most of the bombs while their fuses are lit, you get the following bonuses (# Bombs - Bonuses) :
20 - 10,000 pts.
21 - 20,000 pts.
22 - 30,000 pts.
23 - 50,000 pts.
So of course, you'll want to try to get 23 each time (This is of course, VERY difficult!). The P (Power) coin appears after every ninth bomb is collected. The points value of the P coin ranges from 100 (Blue) to 2000 (Silver). Since the color changes each time BJ jumps, you can control the bonus level by making small jumps until the coin turns silver.
* Hint 2 : The B (Bonus) coin appears every 5,000 points, and advances the bonus multiplier by 1. There is a maximum of 5 B coins per level.
* Hint 3 : Picking up the S (Special) coin awards one free credit. It will also take you to the next level automatically.
* Hint 4 : You can control where the mechanical bird appears by holding the joystick in the opposite direction. Example : Hold the joystick to the Right as soon as the round starts and the mechanical bird appears on the left of the screen. If the stick is held diagonally, the bird appears in the opposite corner.
- SERIES -
1. Bomb Jack (1984)
2. Vs. Mighty Bomb Jack (1986)
3. Bomb Jack Twin (1993)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1985)
Nintendo Game Boy (1992)
* Computers :
NEC PC8801 (1985)
Commodore C64 (1986)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
* Others :
Mobiles phone [Nokia 3410] (2002)
$end
$info=bjtwin,
$bio
Bomb Jack Twin (c) 1993 NMK.
Game ID : UPL-93087
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : Reset Game and hold down Player 2 buttons 1 and 2. If you did it fast enough, you will see the message 'Ready?'. If not try again. Press the following Player 1 buttons : 2(x3) 1(x3) 2(x3), 1(x3). If you did this correctly, you should see another message '9th Mar. 1992'. And you are in the test mode.
- SERIES -
1. Bomb Jack (1984)
2. Vs. Mighty Bomb Jack (1986)
3. Bomb Jack Twin (1993)
- STAFF -
Sound : Manabu Namiki
$end
$info=bombrman,
$bio
Bomberman (c) 1991 Hudson Soft.
In the future, fight competitions among robots are the most popular event. Bomberman & King Bomber are the supreme champions, however King Bomber turns evil and attacks mankind with his loyal minions. Bomberman & his brother Bomberman 2 must defeat these henchmen and show King Bomber that crime just doesn't pay! Features cute graphics & music and insanely addictive gameplay. Have a blast, but don't get blasted yourself!!! :D
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Irem.
This game is known outside Japan as "Dynablaster".
This game runs on the Irem M-90 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Bomberman (1987, Nintendo Famicom)
2. Bomberman (1991)
3. Bomberman World (1992)
4. Bomberman II (1992, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Bomberman '93 (1992, NEC PC-Engine)
6. Super Bomberman (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
7. Bomberman '94 (1994, NEC PC-Engine)
8. Super Bomberman 2 (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
9. Super Bomberman 3 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
10. Super Bomberman 4 (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Neo Bomberman (1997)
12. Super Bomberman 5 (1997, Nintendo Super Famicom)
$end
$info=bbmanw,bbmanwj,
$bio
Bomberman World (c) 1992 Irem.
After King Bomber was defeated in the last game, he tried to reform himself but being a bad guy seems to be more fun, so he now has taken over the United Nations' building as the first step to take over the world. Only Bomberman and company can save us from this world threat! Features cute graphics & sound, as well as the same addicting control that made the first a classic. A party game if there ever was one, grab 4 friends and have a blast!!! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "New Atomic Punk - Global Quest".
This game runs on the Irem M-97 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Bomberman (1987, Nintendo Famicom)
2. Bomberman (1991)
3. Bomberman World (1992)
4. Bomberman II (1992, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Bomberman '93 (1992, NEC PC-Engine)
6. Super Bomberman (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
7. Bomberman '94 (1994, NEC PC-Engine)
8. Super Bomberman 2 (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
9. Super Bomberman 3 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
10. Super Bomberman 4 (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Neo Bomberman (1997)
12. Super Bomberman 5 (1997, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Miyako Omori
$end
$info=bnzabros,
$bio
Bonanza Bros. (c) 1990 Sega.
A split screen one or two player game in which you play the bad guys (Robo and Mobo) trying to accumulate cash and incriminating evidence from other thieves in a series of buildings like banks and casinos. Success means the Chief of Police won't throw you in jail and you help him turn the town from Badville into Goodville!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 24 hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1991)
Sega Megadrive (1991)
NEC PC Engine (1992)
NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM2 (1992)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Commodore 64 (1991)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
Sharp X68000 (1991)
$end
$info=bcrusher,
$bio
Bone Crusher (c) 1985 Japan.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Knuckle Joe".
$end
$info=bongo,
$bio
Bongo (c) 1983 Jetsoft.
$end
$info=bonkadv,
$bio
Bonks Adventure (c) 1994 Kaneko.
A platform game consisting of 21 stages fighting dinosaurs and other creatures.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game had a ticket payout mechanism meaning you could also win cheesy prizes.
This game was based on the NEC PC Engine game of the same name.
- SERIES -
1. Bonk's Adventure (1992, Nintendo Game Boy)
2. Bonk's Revenge (1994, Nintendo Game Boy)
3. Super Bonk (Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Super Bonk 2 (Nintendo Super Famicom)
$end
$info=bonzeadv,bonzeadu,
$bio
Bonze Adventure (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B41
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Jigoku Meguri".
The main character, Bonze Kackremboh, is a Buddhist monk whose main weapons are Buddhist prayer beads, called 'mala' beads. 'Bonze' is an English word denoting a Buddhist monk or priest. Kackremboh is his given name :). Emma, the lord of the underworld mentioned in the introduction screen, is Emma-O, the Japanese Buddhist god of the Underworld. Traditionally, Emma-O keeps track of a mortal's life and decides the punishment of those sent to the Underworld in accordance with Buddhist law.
- STAFF -
Game director : Yasumasa Sasabe
Creaters : Crazy-Yoshikawa, Creamy Tetsu
Creature designed by : Junji Yarita
Game design director : Hidehiro Fujiwara
Game designer : Kenshi Kaito
Character designers : Yoshihiko Wakita, Tetsuo Kitagawa, Minori Ishino, Takako Kojima
Hardware director : Takashi Ohara
Art director : Hiroyasu Nagai
Sound directed by : Hisayoshi Ogura
Assistants : Yasuhisa Watanabe, Y. Ohashi, C. Ichikawa
$end
$info=boogwing,
$bio
Boogie Wings (c) 1992 Data East.
$end
$info=boomrang,
$bio
Boomer Rang'r (c) 1983 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Genesis".
- STAFF -
Y. Suzuki, D. Kohama, Y. Sakakura, M. Sano
$end
$info=bootcamp,
$bio
Boot Camp (c) 08/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX611
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Combat School".
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
$end
$info=boothill,
$bio
Boot Hill (c) 03/1977 Midway.
Game ID : 612
- TRIVIA -
Boot Hill represented a pretty major leap forward for arcade technology. Those detailed background graphics, that lush use of glowing colour... Sadly, though, it was all a big con. Boot Hill's colourful backdrops were achieved by the unscientific method of sticking a big bit of cellophane with the background painted on it over the screen, with the all-white graphics then superimposed on top.
- SERIES -
1. Gun Fight (1975)
2. Boot Hill (1977)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dave Nutting
$end
$info=brdrlinb,
$bio
Borderline (c) 1981 Sega.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000
$end
$info=borench,
$bio
Borench (c) 1990 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
$end
$info=bosco,boscoo,boscoo2,boscomd,boscomdo,
$bio
Bosconian - Star Destroyer (c) 11/1981 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Midway for US manufacture and distribution (02/1982).
This game runs on the "Galaga" hardware.
Bosconian was famous for being the first game to have a continue feature. When the game was released, Midway gave out strategy booklets to the game from a display attached to the machine.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep B1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Up(x5), Right(x6), Down, Left(x4). '(c) 1981 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
* Just as in "Time Pilot", there is a way you can stay on a level for as long as you want (This works best on level 2) : Stay away from all the bases, and fly horizontally from left to right. Just fire continuously at all the formations that come at you. The other ships will never be able to come after you. There is no time limit in the game, and it never gets any harder. You can stay on this level for as long as you want. It takes a VERY LONG TIME, though, to get a LARGE score.
- SERIES -
1. Bosconian - Star Destroyer (1981)
2. Blast Off (1989)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Akira Takundai, Hurashi Nagumo
Music by : Nobuyuki Ohnagi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1995, "Namco Museum Vol.1")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1981)
MSX (1984)
Commodore C64 (1987, "Bosconian 87")
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987, "Bosconian 87")
Appears on the Namco Classics TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific (2003).
$end
$info=botanic,
$bio
Botanic (c) 1983 Itisa Palamos.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Valadon Automation for French manufacture and distribution.
- STAFF -
Henk Spits, Josep M. Petit, Josep Morillas
$end
$info=bottom9,bottom9n,
$bio
Bottom of the Ninth (c) 02/1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX891
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Main Stadium - Meinsutajiamu".
This game runs on the "Chequered Flag" hardware.
$end
$info=bouldash,bouldshj,
$bio
Boulder Dash (c) 05/1990 First Star Software.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East.
This game is a port from an original game designed at First Star Software by Peter Liepa and Chris Grey for the Apple II computer.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Escape Trick : There is an escape mode that allows you to go through the stones and any moving walls. To activate it, press the A and B buttons at the same time while moving. There is a cost involved, though - it deducts 20 seconds for each stone or wall passed through.
* Boulder Dash Part 2 : There is a way to access Boulder Dash Part 2 from the attract mode (Part 2 has the same levels, but increased difficulty). To access it, press the following key sequence while the player list is onscreen : A+Up, A+Down, Left, Right.
- STAFF -
Planner (First Star Software) : Peter Liepa, Chris Grey
Arrange : Mr. Inaba
Graphic designers : Miss Yamaguchi, Miss Shiraiwa, Mr. Yokoi
Sound : Miss Hara, Mr. Fuse
Hard : Mr. Mitsui
Programmers : Mr. Ishiguri, Mr. Sakai, Mr. Ohta
$end
$info=bballs,
$bio
Bouncing Balls (c) 1991 Comad.
$end
$info=bounty,
$bio
The Bounty (c) 1982 Orca.
$end
$info=bowlrama,
$bio
Bowl-O-Rama (c) 1991 P&P Marketing.
$end
$info=boxer,
$bio
Boxer (c) 1978 Atari.
Game ID : A007203
- TRIVIA -
The controls were a big pain. The players gripped handles that could be swiveled left and right to simulate punching. The problem was, they kept being broken by players. More and more was done to strengthen these controls until they were capable of finally being able to withstand public abuse. Unfortunately after all this the game didn't test well enough to be released.
$end
$info=boxingb,
$bio
Boxing Bugs (c) 03/1981 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
One of the last vector games Cinematronics made; very few numbers were produced and Cinematronics' days were numbered. They would make a brief comeback with "Dragon's Lair", but shortly afterwards be swallowed up by Leland Corporation and disappear into oblivion.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Jack Ritter
Additional program by : Scott Boden
$end
$info=boxyboy,
$bio
Boxy Boy. (c) 11/1990 Thinking Rabbit / Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Souko Ban Deluxe".
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.10 - VICL-40097, 40098) on 16/12/1993.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Ayako Sasou
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
$end
$info=bradley,
$bio
Bradley Trainer (c) 1981 Atari.
- TRIVIA -
Originally called 'IFV' (Infantry Fighting Vehicle), this game was commissioned by the U.S. Army for infantry vehicle training.
A small update to Breaker's containing one new selectable character, Saizo and different colored backgrounds.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
A serious bug : Using a USA bios rom if you insert a coin on the 'winners dont use drugs' screen on a single slot the games will use the neogeo bios s1 tileset rather than the game tiles, this causes most of the graphics to be hidden and the games to be unplayable, it will also end up using the mainboard z80 bios so sound will be broken, the games should fix themselves if you let them run another attract loop after gameover, on a multi-slot the games will reset. This is one of the first 4 'gigapower' games, the bug was fixed after that.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlock Bai-Hu : At the character selection screen, press Up at the same time on both 1P&2P joystick.
- SERIES -
1. Breaker's (1996)
2. Breaker's Revenge (1998)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Tetsuo Akiyama
Producer : Don Gabacho
Programmers : T. Miyazawa, Hagi. Saito, Sin Suzuki
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Shackled".
This game represents the Data East answer to Atari's "Gauntlet".
Poly Star released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
This game is the prototype version of "Zzyzzyxx" (it was renamed to Zzyzzyxx before release).
$end
$info=brutforc,
$bio
Brute Force (c) 1991 Leland.
A four player melee in the city streets against various gangs. Lots of weapons and items to pick up and lots of things in the background to break with them.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Bob Skinner, Kevin Lydy
Directed by : John Rowe
Executive producers : Medo Moreno, Dan Viescas
Graphics : Kevin Lydy
Software : Bob Skinner, Hwan Kim
Soundware : Sam Powell, Michelle Simon
Music : Sam Powell
Hardware : Alex Mckay, Eric Henderson
Additional software : Phil Sorger, Earl Stratton, Bruce Moore
Vocals : 'Slater Bros.
$end
$info=bubl2000,
$bio
Bubble 2000 (c) 1998 Tuning.
- TRIVIA -
Caveman characters are taken from the Super Famicom game "Prehistoric Man". These appear to be unlicensed reproductions of registered characters.
$end
$info=bublbobl,bublbobr,bubbobr1,
$bio
Bubble Bobble (c) 08/1986 Taito.
Game ID : A78
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US manufacture and distribution (10/1986).
Some bootlegs of this game are known as "Bobble Bobble", "Miss Bubble II" and "Super Bobble Bobble".
The title of this game, Bubble Bobble, is a cross between the words 'bubble' and the name of the heroes : Bub and Bob.
In 1996, Taito announced that they lost the original source code program to Bubble Bobble following a reorganisation - when it came to the recent ports and sequels, they had to work from program disassembly, playing the game and (mainly) the various home computer ports.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Taito Game Music - 28XA-110) on 25/01/1987
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 0.018.
* First world release.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.0.
* US release.
Revision 3 :
* Software version 5.1.
* US release (11/1986).
* Added mode selection at the begining of the game (Normale or Super mode).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlimited Run And Rapid Fire : At the main title screen, press Left, Jump, Left, 1P, Left, Fire, Left, 1P. If this is done correctly there will be a message in the bottom left corner of the title screen a red POWER UP!.
* Original Bubble Bobble : At the title screen press Shoot, Jump, Shoot, Jump, Shoot, Jump, Right, 1P. It will say at the bottom of screen ORIGINAL GAME. The game will give the PORTALS in some screens, if you can get in them you will get LOADS of diamonds.
* The 'Super Bubble Bobble' Code : At the title screen press 1P, Jump, Fire, Left, Right, Jump, 1P, Right. This will change the Bubble Bobble logo in 'Super Bubble bobble' and the game will change under several points of view : different platform colors, different order for monster appearances... The most important change is that this is the ONLY way to see the REAL ending of the game (and you'll need also to kill the final baddie in a 2P play, 'cause the game wants to promote the 'power of friendship'... see below). If the *super* trick is performed on the original version of Bubble Bobble, the game lets you choose at the very start between 'normal' and 'super' game, while the bootlegs don't.
* Secret Tombs : Make it to level 20 without dying and a door appears -- it leads to a 'secret tomb', a level full of diamonds. There are secret tombs at levels 20 and 30, also. Make it to level 50 without dying and a strange, bee-hive-shaped door appears; enter it and you warp to level 70. DON'T kill the drunks on level 50, or the door disappears; bubble them and wait! Btw, with two players, only one of the players must survive unharmed to get the secret door.
* Paffing A Skel : Skel is that nasty white monster that comes after you when you've taken too long; with two players, two Skels will appear. If one player is killed by 'his' Skel, then he can collide with his partner's Skel 'WHILE HE IS STILL FLICKERING'. If the player's icon is still flickering, the other player's Skel will disappear (poof!), with no harm to the once-slain character.
* The Trick! : At the end of a level, sometimes all of the bubbles on the screen will inexplicably turn into food (even if there was no candy cane on that level). If the tens and hundreds digits of either player's score match when the last monster of a level is popped, then the bubbles will turn into food! Ex : scores of 10,770 1,350,990 or 576,000 will produce 'the trick.' Usually, my partner and I kill everything in a level, and as one player moves to pop the last monster, the other player will 'get the trick' by blowing bubbles against a wall until the score is correct. Notice that you _do_ get the points for popping the last monster, so if you're by yourself, you have to work your score so that the tens and hundreds digits will match _after_ the points for the last monster are added....
* Blowing Yourself Through : It is possible (though quite difficult) to bounce on a bubble at the top of the screen and ride it 'through' the top, so that you emerge at the bottom of the screen.
* Full Ending Sequence : Beat the game in 2 Player in Super mode and you'll get the full end sequence.
* High Score Codes : After getting a high score, enter your initials as :
SEX - Pitch fork-flying cakes/vegetables/etc across the screen, turn enemy into 6k diamonds.
TAK - Octopus-turns bubbles into X's at end of level.
STR - Flamingo-turns bubbles into smiling turds at end of level.
KTT - Beer-turns bubbles into pizzas at end of level, what a perfect match !!!
... - Knife-flying cakes/vegetables/etc across the screen, turns enemy into 6k diamonds.
I.F, MTJ, NSO, KIM, YSH - Coke can-flying sunflowers across the screen, turn enemies into 6k diamonds.
- SERIES -
1. Bubble Bobble (1986)
2. Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987)
3. Final Bubble Bobble (1988, Sega Master System)
4. Parasol Stars - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1991, NEC PC-Engine)
5. Bubble Bobble Part 2 (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Bubble Bobble II (1994)
7. Bubble Memories - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1996)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Bubble Bobble Old & New")
Sega Saturn ("Bubble Bobble & Rainbow Island")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Atari ST (1987)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Sharp X68000 (1989)
PC [MS-DOS] (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
MSX / MSX2
Apple II
PC ("Bubble Bobble & Rainbow Island")
* Others :
Nokia N-Gage (2004, "Taito Memories")
$end
$info=bublbob2,
$bio
Bubble Bobble II (c) 10/1994 Taito.
Game ID : D90
Ten years since the introduction of the renowned puzzle maze game "Bubble Bobble" comes its upgraded reincarnation with more excitement. Players select their characters from Bubblun, Bobblun, Cururun, or Cororon. Each dragon has its own characteristics. Beat the enemies, collect hidden items and reveal the secrets!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Bubble Symphony".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Always Access Secret Rooms : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Jump, Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Left, Start. A tone will sound.
* Black Background And Classic Music : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Jump, Right, Start. A tone will sound. The background of each room will be black and the original Bubble Bobble theme will play instead of the usual music.
* Game Mode Select : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Up, Start, Right, Jump, Bubble, Left, Start, Down. The curtain will turn blue. You can now choose between 'normal game' and 'super game'.
* Unlock Human Characters : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Left, Down, Up, Jump, Right, Start, Bubble, Right. A tone will sound. You can now choose from four human characters.
- SERIES -
1. Bubble Bobble (1986)
2. Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987)
3. Final Bubble Bobble (1988, Sega Master System)
4. Parasol Stars - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1991, NEC PC-Engine)
5. Bubble Bobble Part 2 (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Bubble Bobble II (1994)
7. Bubble Memories - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1996)
Character designers : Turtle Mizukami, T. Ozaki, Koji?!, Yourychan
Dot design works : Akiyoshi Takada, Mari Fukusaki, Natsuko Mochi, Shigeki Yamamoto, Ken, Yourychan, Lin Chinkai (Indy Chinkai)
All music & sound composed by : Yasuko Yamada (Zuntata)
Sound effects : Ishikawa Babio (BABI) (Zuntata)
Music adviser : Tamayo Kawamoto (Zuntata)
Instruction designers : Mihoko Sudoh, Rintaroh Doi
Hardware Works : Katsumi Kaneoka, Hironobu Suzuki, Jun Sawaki
$end
$info=bubblem,bubblemj,
$bio
Bubble Memories - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (c) 02/1996 Taito.
Game ID : E21
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Power Up Mode : Press Up, Right, Left, Down, Up, Right, Left, Down at the title screen. Rotate the Joystick clockwise in two circles to give Bub and Bob permanent shoes, blue gum and yellow gum.
* Super Mode : Press Left, Start, Fire, Jump, Up, Down, Start, Right at the title screen to unlock another set of levels.
* Original Mode : Press Start, Left, Fire, Jump, Fire, Jump, Fire, Jump. Secret rooms will always appear in levels 7 and 37.
- SERIES -
1. Bubble Bobble (1986)
2. Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987)
3. Final Bubble Bobble (1988, Sega Master System)
4. Parasol Stars - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1991, NEC PC-Engine)
5. Bubble Bobble Part 2 (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Bubble Bobble II (1994)
7. Bubble Memories - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1996)
- STAFF -
Software design : Harumi. K, Meltycat!
Character design : Voosy Marler, Aki, Mari Chan, Miwa Kamiya
Map design : Taka. Furukawa, FJT
Music by : Yasuko Yamada (Zuntata)
Sound Effects by : Ishikawa Babio (BABI) (Zuntata)
Ten years since the introduction of the renowned puzzle maze game "Bubble Bobble" comes its upgraded reincarnation with more excitement. Players select their characters from Bubblun, Bobblun, Cururun, or Cororon. Each dragon has its own characteristics. Beat the enemies, collect hidden items and reveal the secrets!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Bubble Bobble II".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Always Access Secret Rooms : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Jump, Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Left, Start. A tone will sound.
* Black Background And Classic Music : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Jump, Bubble, Jump, Right, Start. A tone will sound. The background of each room will be black and the original Bubble Bobble theme will play instead of the usual music.
* Game Mode Select : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Up, Start, Right, Jump, Bubble, Left, Start, Down. The curtain will turn blue. You can now choose between 'normal game' and 'super game'.
* Unlock Human Characters : Before inserting your coin, at the intro screen with the curtain, press Left, Down, Up, Jump, Right, Start, Bubble, Right. A tone will sound. You can now choose from four human characters.
- SERIES -
1. Bubble Bobble (1986)
2. Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987)
3. Final Bubble Bobble (1988, Sega Master System)
4. Parasol Stars - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1991, NEC PC-Engine)
5. Bubble Bobble Part 2 (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Bubble Symphony (1994)
7. Bubble Memories - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1996)
Character designers : Turtle Mizukami, T. Ozaki, Koji?!, Yourychan
Dot design works : Akiyoshi Takada, Mari Fukusaki, Natsuko Mochi, Shigeki Yamamoto, Ken, Yourychan, Lin Chinkai (Indy Chinkai)
All music & sound composed by : Yasuko Yamada (Zuntata)
Sound effects : Ishikawa Babio (BABI) (Zuntata)
Music adviser : Tamayo Kawamoto (Zuntata)
Instruction designers : Mihoko Sudoh, Rintaroh Doi
Hardware Works : Katsumi Kaneoka, Hironobu Suzuki, Jun Sawaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
There was also a Sony PlayStation port by Virgin, but was not marketed.
$end
$info=bubbles,bubblesr,bubblesp,
$bio
Bubbles (c) 1982 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware.
- STAFF -
Program, design and sounds by : John Kotlarik (JJK), Tim Murphy (TIM)
Art and design by : Python Anghelo (ANG)
Support software by : Dave Rzepka
Hardware by : Chuck Bleich, Greg Wepner
Mechanical by : Leo Ludzia, Gary Berge.
Video manager : Ken Lantz
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
PC [MS-DOS] (1995, "Williams Arcade Classics")
PC [Windows] (1996, "Williams Arcade Classics")
$end
$info=buckrog,buckrogn,
$bio
Buck Rogers - Planet of Zoom (c) 12/1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Zoom 909".
- SERIES -
1. Buck Rogers - Planet Of Zoom (1982)
2. Buck Rogers - Countdown To Doomsday (1990 - MS-DOS)
3. Buck Rogers - Matrix Cubed (1992 - MS-DOS)
- STAFF -
Security by : Masatoshi Mizunaga
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Colecovision (1983)
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
PC [MS-DOS] (1984)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1985)
MSX (1985, "Zoom 909")
Apple II
$end
$info=bucky,buckyua,
$bio
Bucky O'Hare (c) 1992 Konami.
Game ID : GX173
This game is the story of a green rabbit named Bucky O'Hare and his crew fighting to save the Aniverse (Like our universe, just in another dimension with different planets) from the invading Toads ruled by a computer system known as KOMPLEX.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
Bucky O'Hare first started out as a comic in the Mid 80's and became a cartoon in the early 90's.
- UPDATES -
In the U.S. version:
* Extra lives are impossible to obtain. In the world version, you could obtain an extra life by collecting a heart if you had enough health (the unused health is carred over to the new life).
* The Gimmick Weapon is mapped to button 3 (mapped to buttons 1 and 2 in the world version).
* You must press all three buttons to use a super bomb (mapped to button 3 in the world version).
- STAFF -
Main programmer : Wada 92618
Software designers : Momohei Koyama, MZ80K Ando
Main character designer : Escape Iuchi5
Character designer : Drunker Yokoki
Enemy character designer : Gammer Kikuchi
Sound program and effects by : Hideaki Kashima, Kouji Kazaoka, Kazuhito
Music by : Star Hanzawa
Screen play by : K. Kinugasa
Hardware designer : D. Konishi
Package designer : Shogo Kumasaka
Supervisor : K. Wada
Management by S. Kido.
- PORTS -
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1992)
$end
$info=buggychl,buggycht,
$bio
Buggy Challenge (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A22
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Tecfri for distribution.
This was the first driving game to introduce the concept of offroad.
$end
$info=bullfgtr,
$bio
Bull Fighter (c) 1984 Alpha Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Sega.
$end
$info=bullfgt,
$bio
Bullfight (c) 12/1984 Coreland / Sega.
Game ID : 834-5478
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "The Togyu".
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
$end
$info=bullsdrt,
$bio
Bulls Eye Darts (c) 1985 Shinkai.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Magic Electronics.
$end
$info=bnj,
$bio
Bump 'n' Jump (c) 12/1982 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Bally Midway for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known in US as "Burnin' Rubber".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Bonus Points : If you make it through an entire board without smashing any cars, you'll get a 50,000 point bonus.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984, "Bumping Buggies")
$end
$info=btime,btimem,btime2,
$bio
Burger Time (c) 1982 Data East.
Help chef Peter Pepper race the maze to collect patties, cheese, lettuce and buns. Destroy the pursuing Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and Mr. Pickle for bonus points. Complete four burgers and you will feast on even more challenging mazes, build more burgers and score the bigesst Burgertime score ever!
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Bally Midway (10/1982).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Cook Race".
- UPDATES -
The Bally Midway licensed version has a different attract mode.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 'Mad Dash' : J.D. Lowe, the current world record holder adds some suggestions... Something that very few players use is something I call 'Mad Dash'. If you watch as the chef is drawn on the screen, he walks up/down ladders at approx. 8 steps a second. So, in theory, if you can press the up and down arrows faster than 8 times a second, you can go faster. This is very helpful on later levels like Level 20. This does not work on going left and right, because the steps are smaller, and the computer has to draw the chef facing you again if you let go of the controller. It's a bit complicated, but like I said earlier, it can be very helpful.
* Peppers Appearances : The peppers do not appear randomly on the screen; in fact, they appear after so many ingredients have fallen to the bottom of the screen...
Level 1 - Peppers appear after 4, 8, and 12 ingredients have dropped.
Level 2 - After 5, 7, and 13 ingredients.
Level 3 - 4, 8, and 13.
Level 4 - 6, 16, 22, 29.
Level 5 - 3, 6, 9.
Level 6 - ????
* Hint 1 : Enemies can't turn around immediately, so you can follow them around temporarily.
* Hint 2 : The best tactic is generally to stand halfway across a piece of food, wait for enemies to appear on the food's edge, and then drop the food and enemies at once. Always lure the enemies onto the highest portion of the screen, and then drop them. This has several advantages : it clears more burger pieces, plus it means that units on lower levels may wander into the cascading pieces, killing them also.
* Hint 3 : Leave LOTS of room around yourself when going up ladders - the sprites in Burger Time are somewhat bigger than the visible characters.
* Hint 4 : When enemies first appear, you have 1/4 sec to go through them, if you need to.
* IMPORTANT : If you die while the last piece of food is falling into place, the game will NOT deduct a man from your game!
- SERIES -
1. Burger Time (1982)
2. Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory (1984, Cassette DECO)
3. Super Burger Time (1990)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991, "Burger Time Deluxe")
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984)
PC [CD-Rom] (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
MSX ("Mac Attack")
VTech Laser-VZ ("Hamburger Sam")
Amstrad CPC
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1982) released by Mattel.
$end
$info=burglarx,
$bio
Burglar X (c) 1997 Unico Electronics.
- STAFF -
Game planners : Koo Eun Joong, Kim Yang Su
Graphic designers : Kim Yang Su, Na Jong Yong
BGM composers : G.D.Hwang, Park Hyo Jin
Sound effects : Kim Yang Su
Programmers : Koo Eun Joong, Lee Chang Gyu
H/W designer : Jun Jung Ok
Assistants : Choi Gyu Keun, Lee Gi Seon, Moon Sung Ok
Director : Koo Eun Joong
$end
$info=buriki,
$bio
Buriki One in Tokyo - World Grapple Tournament '99 (c) 05/1999 SNK.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on SNK Neo Geo Hyper 64 hardware.
$end
$info=brubber,
$bio
Burnin' Rubber (c) 1982 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Bump 'n' Jump".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Car Action".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Bonus Points : If you make it through an entire board without smashing any cars, you'll get a 50,000 point bonus.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1983)
$end
$info=burningf,burningh,
$bio
Burning Fight (c) 04/1991 SNK.
Game ID : 0018
Three street warriors battle the city gangs and find power-up items after smashing items open.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Duke, one of the player characters, appears as a striker in "The King of Fighters 2000".
- STAFF -
Front character designers : Franky Sezabon, Abepapa, Gagamaru, Dom, Yamapee
Back character designers : Manoru, Masabon, Meguchirin
Music composer / Sound effect : Yamapy 1
Programmers : ....& Eye Love, MA2
Planning : Woo Woo, Moo
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=burnforc,
$bio
Burning Force (c) 11/1989 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Burning Force : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.2 - VICL-15001) on 07/02/1990.
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Devil Nakamura
Game programmers : Devil Nakamura, Yoshichin
Test program : Komo, Yama
Sound programmer : Koba
Story by : Makotomas
Production designers : Indori2, Daihadan13, Kimuko, Panzer Abe
Sound designer : Yoshinori Kawamoto (Kawagen)
Naming production manager : Nat.
Title design : takinoue
Constructive manager : Setoland
Directed by : Makotomas
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
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$info=brival,
$bio
Burning Rival (c) 07/1993 Sega.
A cartoon-like fighter with pleasing animation and a sense of humor. Eight selectable characters.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
- STAFF -
Chief programmer : Yasushi Nakajima
Planner : Issei Tokuda
Programmers : Hiroaki Shouji, Mika Aizawa, Satoshi Hosoda
Effect designer : Masataka Aochi
Sound effects and sound programmer : Tohru Nakabayashi
B.G.M. : Hideaki Miyamoto
Animation : Zero-One, Ltd.
Ending illustration : Katsuhiko Nishijima
Ending color coordinate : Noriyuki Yoshino
* Voice Cast :
Arnold : Francis Silva
Bill : Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
Craze : Susumu imura
Jackson : Toshihiro Nagoshi
Mr.Chin : Takehito Tsumagari
Santana : Greg Irwin
Shingen : Yasuhiro Takagi
Aska : Haruka Itoh
Recording : Power House Studio
$end
$info=pbobbl2u,
$bio
Bust-A-Move Again (c) 07/1995 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Puzzle Bobble 2".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Puzzle Bobble (1994)
2. Bust-A-Move Again (1995)
3. Puzzle Bobble 2X (1995)
4. Puzzle Bobble 3 (1996)
5. Puzzle Bobble 4 (1997)
6. Super Puzzle Bobble (1999)
7. Super Puzzle Bobble 2 (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
8. Super Puzzle Bobble All-Stars (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
Designers : Kumi Mizobe, T. Yoshiba, M. Osaka, Y. Mori
$end
$info=bbros,
$bio
Buster Bros. (c) 12/1989 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Capcom for manufacturing and distribution.
This game is known outside US as "Pang" and in Japan as "Pomping World".
A Buster Bros. unit appears in the 1995 movie 'Welcome to the Dollhouse'.
- SERIES -
1. Buster Bros. (1989)
2. Super Buster Bros. (1990)
3. Buster Buddies (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planning : NDA
Programmers : Hospitel Masa, Mamichan Otona
Music compose : Tamayo Kawamoto
Character designers : Hiramattyo, Oyuu
Direction : Kihaji Okamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine CD (1993)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Amiga 500
$end
$info=butasan,
$bio
Butasan (c) 08/1987 NMK.
Control a pig and blow up other pigs. The simple gameplay is as tasty as a bacon sandwich! Vegetarians beware! :)
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mister Pig'.
Licensed to Jaleco.
- STAFF -
Hardware : Yousuke Maki
Software : Tamio Makasato
Sound : Taeko Suzuki
Design : Maoko Magamime
Planning : Makasato & Magamime
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988, "Psycho Pigs UXB")
Amstrad CPC (1988, "Psycho Pigs UXB")
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988, "Psycho Pigs UXB")
$end
$info=cabal,cabal2,cabalbl,
$bio
Cabal (c) 1988 TAD Corp.
In this shooter, you must help a pair of soldiers make their way through dangerous battlefields filled with enemy soldiers & vehicles in order to take down an evil dictator. Don't forget to take cover if neccesary and grab any weapon you can find! Features plenty of secrets & destructible background objects!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek for US manufacture and distribution (09/1988).
- UPDATES -
In the bootleg version, you may roll up with the third button.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* General Tips :
1) Airplanes are worth 10000, choppers 7000, tanks and trucks are 5000, 3000, and 2000. Killing people and motorcycles (and rocks) won't get you many points -- don't bother unless they get in your way.
2) A well-placed grenade will destroy two choppers.
3) If you are in a corner and a chopper is firing at you, run farther into the corner. Even if you're already IN the corner, if it sees you trying to move toward the corner, you won't die.
4) If you find yourself trapped by incoming bullets, spin the trackball down and to one side (but mostly down). This will cause your character to 'duck and roll'. If you are rolling, you can't be hit.
5) Kill the snipers (the guys in gray bullet-proof suits). Half the time you'll get a grenade for killing him. If you don't, two medics will come running out to reclaim the body. Shoot these medics as much as possible! They will drop four grenades. Pick up these grenades as quickly as possible and shoot the medics again for another four grenades.
6) On the level one screen with the sliding doors : shoot out the doors immediately upon starting the level. This will stop the guys from lobbing grenades at you.
7) Airplanes are hard to kill. The best method is by using machine gun or bazooka gun on it. In the absence of a super-gun, you can lead a grenade ABOVE where it is on the screen. If you don't get it, and the three bombs are being dropped right on you, it IS possible to stand BETWEEN where two bombs are coming down. You WON'T die!
8) If you want a lot of grenades, shoot the white 'super' soldier. Guys from M.A.S.H. will go to pick up him. Every shot to these guys gives you one grenade.
9) When there's nothing good to shoot on the screen, fire at a bush. This is the way to get extra gunnery! Sometimes you'll only get more grenades, but you'll eventually get a super-gun!
* Tips For Specific Enemies :
1) The giant chopper that shows up at the end of screen 4 on level one doesn't give you any points until you destroy it. Shooting the orange bullets won't knock off any points toward killing the chopper. Only shoot the orange bullets if they're in your way. Otherwise, spend all your time shooting the chopper. Don't waste any grenades on the chopper--it doesn't do as much damage as your gun (and you have unlimited bullets).
2) The giant submarine that shows up at the end of screen 4 on level two can be sunk three times as fast if you shoot at the conning tower (the top-most part of the sub). It has also been determined that you can get by the submarine WITHOUT killing it... just avoid it until it submerges three times and it will destroy itself. Note that you don't get the points for killing it if it self-destructs.
3) The semi-truck that shows up at the end of screen 4 on level three will self-destruct if you destroy the CAB (the blue section in the front of it). On this screen you actually get the point for it as well. It is easiest to kill it with the machine gun and/or bazooka gun, but in the absence of either of these, throw grenades at the cab (leading the throw by about four inches). It is MUCH easier to destroy the cab rather than destroying all the attack sections that it drops off.
4) The three CPUs that show up at the end of screen 4 on level four can actually be destroyed with only 2 grenades (I had to do this once when my grenade supply got low), but the best strategy is to lob five grenades at one of the outside CPUs (note that you can only have four grenades per player in the air at any given time, so space them out a bit), then go for the CENTER one (with another five grenades). The final CPU can simply be shot with the standard rifle, and if you're standing on the opposite side of the screen from it, it won't be able to hit you. Don't waste any more grenades.
5) Once you learn how to defeat the final menace (at the end of screen 4 on level five -- the final level) you can get by it (rather) painlessly. Go all the way to one side. Use your gun to shoot out the two surrounding machines that are shooting at you. As soon as they are both gone, lob three grenades at the center machine. By this time, the two outer machines that you shot out have regenerated and are firing at you. Shoot them out again, followed by another volley of three grenades to the center machine. Repeat until the center machine is gone. This requires 20 to 40 grenades, so stock up on the last level (5-4). That is what that final level was for.
- SERIES -
1. Cabal (1988)
2. Blood Bros. (1990)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=cabaret,
$bio
Cabaret (c) 199? IGS.
$end
$info=cachat,
$bio
Cachat (c) 1993 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Tube-It".
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
$end
$info=cadash,cadashu,cadashj,cadashi,cadashf,
$bio
Cadash (c) 1989 Taito.
Game ID : C21
Four great heroes : A Fighter, a Wizard, a cleric and a Ninja go on a quest to rescue the captured princess. This taito adventure game feature all the ingredient of traditional Role-Playing-Game (stats, exp, buy upgrade in store...).
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Bonze Adventure" hardware.
The French version of Cadash is a mine of translation mistakes.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Cameltry, Cadash - PCCB-00043) on 21/10/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : Your character jumps backwards when hit by an enemy. When you're trying to quickly cross some areas where you're likely to take damage, this can be a bad thing; it can cause you to stay in the dangerous area much longer. So, to reduce the damage, turn back just before you get hit. This will cause the impact to push you -forward-, getting you out of danger more quickly.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Toru Sugawara (SGW), Tarabar Hori, Masaki Yagi (MYG), Seiichi Taikoishi, Yuichi Kohyama
Graphic & game designed by : Onijust (ONJ)
Music and sound created by Team Zuntata.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
$end
$info=dino,dinou,
$bio
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (c) 02/1993 Capcom.
Four earth-minded heroes attempt to stop poachers from harming the dinosaur population. Each character has his or her special strengths and abilities.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Cadillacs Kyouryuu Shin Seiki".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Characters based on a comic by Mark Shultz.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Tenchi Wo Kurau II : G.S.M. Capcom 7 - PCCB-00133) on 20/08/1993.
- UPDATES -
During the storyline, the Japanese version has a scrolling effect on the text. All other versions have no such effect.
- STAFF -
Object gfx : Kurisan, Jun Matsumura (JUN), Matano, Ss, Shisui, Kinmon, The Who
Music : Isao Abe (Piro2 Oyaji), Syun Nishigaki (SYUN), Kiyo
Sound : Toshi Bull, Nobu
$end
$info=calibr50,
$bio
Cal. 50 - Caliber Fifty (c) 09/1989 Seta.
Game ID : UH
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for US distribution.
- STAFF -
Produced by : Jun Fujimoto
Directed by : Noboru Miyamari
Screen play by : Noboru Miyamari
Based on the Novels by Viet Nam 1972.
Art direction : Mitsuhiro Takeda
Music direction : Tak Suzuki (Goblin Sound)
Original music composers : Goblin Sound, Hiroshi Taguchi, Tak Suzuki, Zero Yotsumoto
Sound effects editor : Noboru Miyanari
Sound mixer / editor : Tak Suzuki (Goblin Sound)
Sound programmer : Noboru Miyanari
Titles : Mitsuhiro Takeda
Hardware designer : Nobuyuki Nonaka
Custom chip designed by Digital Magic Lab.
Programmer : Noboru Miyanari
Character designers : Mitsuhiro Takeda, Asako Kumura, Miyuki Kasajima
Background designer : Tomokazu Sunaga
Special effects : KII System
Controller designers : Yoshikazu Ikegai
Assemblers : Akihiro Aranaga, Toshio Sasho and many others
Marketing : Tohru Ishikawa, Yasuhiro Ota
Parts department : Mikio Harada, Masayuki Iwata
Graphic tools designed by : Hiroyuki Watanabe
Development system designed by : Keiji Ishikawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive
$end
$info=calspeed,
$bio
California Speed (c) 1998 Atari Games.
A driving game that takes place in various courses throughout the state of California, USA and includes a stage where you race on a rollercoaster!
Controlled with a steering wheel with force feedback, 4 position shift lever and two pedals.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari Seattle hardware.
There are two types of California Speed, one of which does not utilise the 4 position shift lever. This was the factory kit that converted "Hyperdrive" to California Speed.
On the Laguna Seca raceway, adverts for some other Atari games can be seen in the background : "Mace - The Dark Age", "Maximum Force", "Primal Rage" and "Area 51".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Mirrored Tracks : Hold down all 3 view buttons during track select for mirrored tracks.
* Backrow Vehicles : Press Tailgate Cam button during car select to choose backrow vehicles.
- PORTS -
Nintendo 64 (1999)
$end
$info=calipso,
$bio
Calipso (c) 1982 Stern Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tago Electronics.
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
$end
$info=cameltry,cameltrj,camltrua,
$bio
Cameltry (c) 04/1990 Taito.
Game ID : C38
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Cameltry, Cadash - PCCB-00043) on 21/10/1990.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "On the Ball" and "Cameltry")
$end
$info=cannball,
$bio
Cannon Ball (c) 1995 Yun Sung / Soft Vision.
$end
$info=cannonb,
$bio
Cannon Ball (c) 1985 Soft.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Crazy Climber" hardware.
$end
$info=cball,
$bio
Cannonball (c) 1976 Atari.
$end
$info=canyon,canyonp,
$bio
Canyon Bomber (c) 11/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 009493-009504
A two player competitive game! Players controlled two vintage aircraft... a bi-plane and a blimp. The aircraft flew back and forth over a canyon filled with numbered targets. His objective was to time the release of his bombs so as to hit the most targets. He played continously, until he used up his alotment of misses. As the targets were destroyed and the canyon got emptied, the competition really heated up.
Controlled with a button marked 'drop'.
- TRIVIA -
Canyon Bomber is Howie's second Atari project ("Super Bug" was his first). The author describes his game as 'upside-down Breakout' and says it was a far superior two-player competitive game than when played one person versus the computer. He modified the "Sprint 2"'s circuitry, then programmed it.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Howard Delman (Howie)
* Hint 1 : To get a strike most of the time, position the ball between the 3rd and 4th dot behind the foul line. Also, move the ball closer to the foul line, but do NOT cross it. The closer you move the ball to the foul line, the more you may need to nudge your ball a little to the left. This is because when the ball travels slow enough on the lane, it will hook to the right.
* Hint 2 : If the ball is over the line when you position your ball, and you have not thrown it, you can move it back behind the line with no foul (which is necessary if over half of the ball is across the line...a foul will be called if you try throwing it from that position).
$end
$info=csclub,cscluba,csclubj,csclubh,
$bio
Capcom Sports Club (c) 07/1997 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 24
Gear up sports fans! Try your best at three different sports and go for the glory at each one : Basketball (Dunk Stars), Soccer (Kick Stars) & Tennis (Smash Stars). Small playfield areas make up for some pretty fast action and the funny artwork style as well as a catchy soundtrack are the highlights of this excellent sports pack. You have fans rooting for you, don't let them down!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
In Smash Stars, the chinese tennis player is none other than Capcom's most famous police detective & famous Street Fighter : Chun Li! (Posing undercover as Li-li) :)
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Select New Teams/Player : After 1997 credits have been entered into the machine, the title page changes by adding a girl with a dog on the left side of the screen. This also unlocks 3 new teams (one for each game) as follows...
Voice actors : Tomoyuki Morikawa, Jin Yamanoi, Miyuki Yamamoto ((c)Artsvision)
Producer : Yoshimi Ohnishi
General producer : Noritaka Funamizu
Supervisor : Yoshiki Okamoto
$end
$info=cworld,
$bio
Capcom World - Adventure Quiz (c) 11/1989 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game features a few characters from other Capcom games: Red Arremer King from "Ghouls'n Ghost", Dr. Wily from the Megaman series, Unknown Soldier from "Forgotten Worlds" and Mobi Chan who appears in several Capcom games as a bonus item (he originally appeared in "Side Arms - Hyper Dyne").
- SERIES -
1. Capcom World - Adventure Quiz (1989)
2. Capcom World 2 - Adventure Quiz (1992)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
PC Engine Super CD-ROM (06/1992, "Adventure Quiz Capcom World - Hatena no Daibouken")
$end
$info=cworld2j,
$bio
Capcom World 2 - Adventure Quiz (c) 06/1992 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S No. 19
Controlled with four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
This game features a multitude of characters from several Capcom games! Here they are listed by source game title :
* "Captain Commando" : Captain Commando, Baby Head, Mack the Knife, Ginzu the Ninja, Carol, Doppel, Dr.T.W. (with the Monster), Marbin, Scumocide and Wooky (with a Robot).
* "Final Fight" : Cody, Guy, Haggar, Abigail, Edi E., Poison, Rolento and Sodom.
* "Forgotten Worlds" : Unknown Soldier, Dust Dragon and the girl from the shop.
* "The King of Dragons" : Cleric, Dwarf, Elf, Fighter, Wizard and Gildiss (the final boss).
* "Knights of the Round" : Arthur, Lancelot, Perceval, Garibaldi (or Arlon?) and Scorn.
* "Magic Sword - Heroic Fantasy" : Lizardman, Theif, Drokmar, Quimyra and several unnamed characters (player one, the cloak and dagger baddie, the skull wizard baddie and the dragon).
* "Megaman III" : Megaman, Dr. Light, Dr. Wily, Protoman, Geminiman, Hardman, Shadowman, Snakeman, Hammer Joe and Mon King.
* "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" : Blanka, Chun Li, Dhalsim, E. Honda, Guile, Ken, Ryu and Zangief.
* "Strider" : Strider Hiryu.
* "Three Wonders" : Gaia, Laru (the one with the sword) and an unnamed rabbit (player one from the 'Don't Pull' segment).
Two of the game's characters (Pure & Fur) appear as assist characters in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
- SERIES -
1. Capcom World - Adventure Quiz (1989)
2. Capcom World 2 - Adventure Quiz (1992)
- STAFF -
Character designers : Yamachan, Okame, Kitasan, M. Okazaki, Nakatsuka, Ban, Hkn, E. Shida
Programmers : M. Kobayashi, Pon, Hero Hero, H.M.D
Music & sound : Syun Nishigaki (SYUN)
Planners : C. Kanemitsu, Hiratou K-Suke, K. Nishikawa, E. Shida
Captain America and the Avengers (c) 10/1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAN
Vision, Hawkeye, Captain America and Iron Man team up to defeat Red Skull and his gang of bad guys! Also includes shooter stages. The Avengers can throw soda cans so hard that they cause heavy damage to the enemy! True power!
Controlled with 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
A Captain America and the Avengers unit appears in the 1994 movie 'Airheads'.
- STAFF -
Exective producer : K. Jimbo
Project leader : Horitan
Marketing : Makoto Nagao, Hitoshi Kitazume
Hardware designers : Mad Scientist, Dr.Yaj Mahal
Hardware assistant : Toshio Kawamoto
Sound : Tomoyoshi Sato (Tom Sato), Tatsuya Kiuchi (Mr.K)
Software designers : Tac.H, hiroshi Ohnuki, Tesa Amusement Service, MI Computer, KM
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Sega Game Gear (1993)
Nintendo Super Famicom
$end
$info=captcomm,captcomu,captcomj,
$bio
Captain Commando (c) 09/1991 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S No. 17
Captain Commando and his three faithful companions travel through various locales on their way to confront the evil Scumocide!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
CAPtain COMmando = CAPCOM
Captain Commando is Capcom's own homage to classic American sci-fi shows and magazines and the work of artists like Frank R. Paul. It was not the only game, though; "Battle Circuit" is even a better example of Capcom's enthusiasm for this stuff.
Each of the player's button on the dedicated 4-player cabinet uses a unique two-in-one play action button design: two large half circle buttons (red & blue) placed straight side by straight side to form one big circle, thus making two buttons look like one big button cut in half vertically.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Captain Commando : G.S.M. Capcom 5 - PCCB-00083) on 21/03/1992.
- STAFF -
Character designers : Kurisan, Ouji, Eripyon.N, Mattian, Q, Mayo, Ykaru M.
Scroll gfx : Koi, Konomi (Powerful Konomi), Sui, Buppo, Go
Programmers : Y. Egawa, Yokoyama, T. Ueno, Yoshizumi
Sound : T. Yomage
Sound-sub : Syun Nishigaki (SYUN)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
Sony PlayStation (1998)
$end
$info=csilver,
$bio
Captain Silver (c) 07/1987 Data East.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1988)
Nintendo Famicom
$end
$info=ctomaday,
$bio
Captain Tomaday (c) 05/1999 Visco.
Game ID : 0249
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
Programmers : Bilbo, Chi-chan, Marin, Momonga, Alice You
$end
$info=caractn,
$bio
Car Action (c) 1983.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Burnin' Rubber".
$end
$info=carjmbre,
$bio
Car Jamboree (c) 1983 Omori Electric.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX
$end
$info=carpolo,
$bio
Car Polo (c) 03/1977 Exidy.
Car Polo is an 'up-to-four player' full color video game that combines the skills of driving with the intense player interaction of team sports. The object is to score by bumping or pushing the ball with a car into your team's goal. Teamwork revolves around passing and blocking strategy. Play becomes fast and furious, and excitement is enhanced by car motor noises, crash sounds, controlled grass skids and bouncing ball motions.
- TRIVIA -
H.R. Pete Kauffman founded Exidy in 1973 as a manufacurer of coin-operated video games. 'Exidy' is an abbreviation of 'Excellence In Dynamics'.
First video games utilizing micro-processor technology (controlled by a Single Logic Board) and a color display.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Bugs : If you insert a coin too fast (before the GAME OVER sign appears), the cars will chase 'away' from the ball.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Howell Ivey
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$info=carnevil,
$bio
CarnEvil (c) 12/1998 Midway Games.
A first-person shooter controlled with a lightgun? CarnEvil is more than just the scariest shooter around, it's an awe-inspiring cinematic experience. The sinister cast of characters has been conjured up from the darkest depths of your imagination. The stunning 3-D environments are portrayed in such gruesome detail, you will think you're trapped in a horror film. CarnEvil boasts the goriest graphics of any game you've ever seen. No game is more frightening or more fun than CarnEvil!
- TRIVIA -
CarnEvil is a pun for 'The Carnival of Evil'.
This game runs on the Midway Seattle hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Crazy Hats And Afro Haircuts : Choose the Haunted House stage and then shoot five times before the stage starts. You will see that the zombies and other characters will have crazy hats and even afros on their heads!
- STAFF -
Based on a concept by : Jack E. Haeger
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Kenneth J. Fedesna
Production manager : Paul Dussault
Programming : Samuel Christian Zehr, Jason Blochowiak
Art : Scott Pikulski, Samuel Lewis Crider, Martin Murphy, Rowan Atalla, MArtin Martinez, Jack E. Haeger
Lead game code programmer : Samuel Christian Zehr
Background movies (Direction and animation) : Samuel Lewis Grider, Rownan Atalla
3D character design : Scott Pikulski
3D character animation & Motion capture : Martin Murphy
Original score and Sound effects : Kevin Quinn, Jason Blochowiak
Opening and closing cinematics by Blur : Stephanie Taylor (CG producer), Aaron Powell (CG supervisor / animator), Kirby Miller, Eric Prinkel (animators), Mr. Tim Miller (creative director)
Texture paintings : Martin Martinez
Cabinet graphics : Daniel Vincent Bigelow
Gun and cabinet design : Chris Bobrowski, Tom Kopera, Dave Link
Voice talent : Phoebe Fuller-Spichiger, Marc Falkenberg, Scott Pikulski, Stephanie Eckles, Martin Martinez, Rob Berry, Mary Lin Luscolino, Jack E. Haeger, Bethann Smukowski
Motion capture talent : Jack E. Haeger, Martin Murphy, Carlos Pesina
Hardware support : Sheridan Oursler, Rosalind Dugas, Leroy Brown, Pat Cox
Creative media : Christa Woss, Dave Paulus, Jennifer Chervenick, Patrick Fitzgerald, Beth Smukowski, Matt Derner, Tim Moran, Dave Grossman, Andy Lycke, Jim Tiannis, Chris Skrundz
Game testers : Brian Lebaron, Paulo Garcia, Mike Vinokour, Eddie Ferrier, Alex Gilliam
Midway sales : Mark Struhs, Rachel Davies, Jenifer Gloria, Ron Baum, Lenore Sayers, Mark Chan, Joe Bundra, Vince Moreno, MIchael Sengelmann, Marty Glazman
$end
$info=carnival,carnvckt,
$bio
Carnival (c) 06/1980 Sega.
Game ID : 651-666 (Upright), 501-516 (Cocktail)
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
A Carnival unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1982)
$end
$info=cawing,cawingu,
$bio
Carrier Airwing (c) 10/1990 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "U.S. Navy".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter II : G.S.M. Capcom 4 - PCCB-00056) on 21/03/1991.
- UPDATES -
The guy who looks like Sean Connery looks even more like Sean Connery in the Japanese verison of the game ("U.S. Navy") than in the American verison (Carrier Air Wing).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Real Ending : beat the game in one credit.
* Secret items :
Mission 2 :
White Mech (10,000 pts) - After the large helicopter and when the suspended road finished, go up quickly and shoot.
Mission 3 :
Rabbit (20,000 pts) - Shoot on the 9th tree or release a bomb.
Cow (10,000 pts) - Destroy the ground monticule in top of the hill right after the 9th tree (you can make turns to the cow by shooting on).
Man (6,000 pts) - Shoot between the base of the mountain and the cuirassier.
Mission 6 :
Snowman (4,000 pts) - Shoot at the base of the 4th iceberg.
Mission 7 :
Small bear (8,000 pts) - Towards the end of the level, shoot at the middle of the 1st gray mountain, just before the 1st volcano.
Mission 8 :
Mech with a flag (20,000 pts) - Release a bomb behind the second house.
Mission 9 :
Red Mech (10,000 pts) - Shoot at the base of the fortress wall.
Yashichi - Destroy the red turret located on a footbridge.
Mission 10 :
Yashichi - Destroy the red turret located at the top of the engines.
- SERIES -
1. U.N. Squadron (1989)
2. Carrier Airwing (1990)
$end
$info=castfant,
$bio
Astro Fantasia (c) 03/1981 Data East.
Game ID : 07
$end
$info=cbdash,
$bio
Boulder Dash (c) 08/1985 Data East.
Game ID : 44
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Peter Liepa, Chris Gray
$end
$info=cbnj,
$bio
Bump 'n' Jump (c) 04/1983 Data East.
Game ID : 27
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Burnin' Rubber".
$end
$info=cbtime,
$bio
Burger Time (c) 06/1983 Data East.
Game ID : 26
Help chef Peter Pepper race the maze to collect patties, cheese, lettuce and buns. Destroy the pursuing Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and Mr. Pickle for bonus points. Complete four burgers and you will feast on even more challenging mazes, build more burgers and score the bigesst Burgertime score ever!
$end
$info=cburnrub,cburnrb2,
$bio
Burnin' Rubber (c) 11/1982 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Bump 'n' Jump".
$end
$info=cgraplop,cgraplp2,
$bio
Cluster Buster (c) 11/1983 Data East.
Game ID : 28
$end
$info=cdiscon1,
$bio
Disco No 1 (c) 03/1982 Data East.
Game ID : 19
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Sweet Heart".
$end
$info=cexplore,
$bio
Explorer (c) 11/1982 Data East.
$end
$info=cfghtice,
$bio
Fighting Ice Hockey (c) 04/1984 Data East.
Game ID : 40
$end
$info=clocknch,
$bio
Lock'n'Chase (c) 04/1981 Data East.
Game ID : 11
$end
$info=cluckypo,
$bio
Lucky Poker (c) 02/1981 Data East.
Game ID : 15
$end
$info=cmissnx,
$bio
Mission-X (c) 03/1982 Data East.
Game ID : 21
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Mattel Intellivision
$end
$info=cnightst,cnights2,
$bio
Night Star (c) 04/1983 Data East.
Game ID : 32
$end
$info=cppicf,cppicf2,
$bio
Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory (c) 02/1984 Data East.
Game ID : 39
- SERIES -
1. Burger Time (1982)
2. Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory (1984, Cassette DECO)
3. Super Burger Time (1990)
$end
$info=cprobowl,
$bio
Pro Bowling (c) 03/1983 Data East.
$end
$info=cprogolf,
$bio
Pro Golf (c) 09/1981 Data East.
Game ID : 13
$end
$info=cprosocc,
$bio
Pro Soccer (c) 11/1983 Data East.
Game ID : 33
$end
$info=cptennis,
$bio
Pro Tennis (c) 05/1982 Data East.
Game ID : 22
$end
$info=clapapa,clapapa2,
$bio
Rootin' Tootin' (c) 11/1982 Data East.
Game ID : 29
$end
$info=cscrtry,cscrtry2,
$bio
Scrum Try (c) 03/1984 Data East.
Game ID : 38
$end
$info=csuperas,
$bio
Super Astro Fighter (c) 05/1981 Data East.
Game ID : 09
- SERIES -
1. Astro Fighter (1980)
2. Super Astro Fighter (1981)
$end
$info=csweetht,
$bio
Sweet Heart (c) 03/1982 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Disco No 1".
$end
$info=cterrani,
$bio
Terranean (c) 02/1981 Data East.
Game ID : 04
$end
$info=ctsttape,
$bio
Test Tape (c) 1981 Data East.
$end
$info=ctornado,
$bio
Tornado (c) 1982 Data East.
Game ID : 20
$end
$info=ctisland,ctislnd2,ctislnd3,
$bio
Treasure Island (c) 01/1982 Data East.
Game ID : 16
$end
$info=czeroize,
$bio
Zeroize (c) 1985 Data East.
$end
$info=catapult,
$bio
Catapult (c) 1982 Epos.
$end
$info=catch22,
$bio
Catch-22 (c) 1985 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Combat".
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
- STAFF -
Software : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Micholson
Hardware : Howell Ivy, Mark Von Striver
Graphics : Lynn Pointer, Ken Nicholson
Audio : Ken Nicholson
Art : Rey Maninang
Support : Pam Banegas
$end
$info=cavelon,
$bio
Cavelon (c) 1983 Jetsoft.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984)
$end
$info=cninja,cninjau,cninja0,
$bio
Caveman Ninja (c) 02/1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAG
A bunch of neanderthals nerds have raided your village and have kidnapped all the babes! As the Caveman Ninja duo, Joe & Mac must face all kinds of prehistoric perils in order to rescue all the girls. Features awesome graphics & fun filled gameplay.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tatakae Genshijin - Joe & Mac".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Stone Age".
The Caveman Ninja title seems to be a parody of Data East's previous arcade hit "Bad Dudes" title in Japan : "Dragonninja" :)
- SERIES -
The following only applies to US version of Caveman Ninja :
1. Caveman Ninja (1991, Arcade) / Joe & Mac (1991, Super Famicom)
2. Congo's Caper (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Joe & Mac 2 - Lost in the Tropics (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Joe & Mac Returns
The following only applies to World version of Caveman Ninja :
1. Caveman Ninja (1991, Arcade) / Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja (1991, Super Famicom)
2. Congo's Caper (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Joe & Mac 3 - Lost in the Tropics (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
A bootleg was released by Olympia as the same name.
A French hack of this game is known as "Mill Pac".
An Italian hack is known as "Magic Worm".
Centipede, completed in 1981, was an Atari coin-operated game that swiftly won a wide following in the arcades. Apart from its smooth game play, Centipede was praised for its refreshing approach to screen colors and for its whimsical mushroom world.
The first coin-op game designed by a woman, Dona Bailey. But Ed Logg did the majority of the work on Centipede, Dona only came up with the prototype idea, where the mushrooms were indestructible and it was more like "Space Invaders". Like "Pac-Man", this game has special appeal to women.
* The Creation of Centipede : Centipede was written by veteran Atari designer Ed Logg, who has become something of a legend in the world of video games, and a young game programmer who was credited with bringing a gentler touch to the world of video games with the enchanted mushroom patch. Steve Calfee : "Ed Logg is the world's greatest games designer. He's done the most, the best games. His line up starts with "Asteroids", which probably still is the biggest run we ever did. He's in [a long line of games]. He's kind of like Pete Rose; he has the most hits and he's also probably got the most strike outs. He just goes up to bat.".
* Remembrances from the Video Game Masters : The mushroom patch with its tenacious, never-say-die centipedes, bouncing spiders, mushroom-laying fleas and transforming scorpions provided an imaginative leap for players, just as did the hoards of aliens in "Tempest", the outer space adventures of "Asteroids", the eerie battlefields of "Battle Zone" and even the frightful scenarios of "Missile Command". Of these times, and the games that emerged from Atari, Rich Adam said : "We were a young group of fun people who were sort of treading on untrodden territory. We were out exploring what technology could do to entertain adolescent minds, and we were adolescent minds.".
In the early days of personal computers, before they became commonplace, and before sophisticated gaming programs were available for them, the arcades (and wherever else the coin-operated games were located) were the portals into these new fantasy worlds. And a river of quarters carried players into the electronic realms. Dan Pliskin described the coin-operated video game business as follows : "It was a wacky, extremely competitive business. I was there when coin-operated games were earning $8 billion in quarters a year. These games were outgrossing the record industry and the movie industry combined, in quarters! And when you looked at who was manufacturing these games, it was just a couple of Japanese companies and a few American companies.... There was incredible competition, all for kids' lunch and church money!
The quarters are still rolling in. Dan Plishkin continued : "People say that video games have already seen their heyday and business has definitely gone downhill. Maybe it has gone downhill. Maybe it's only $4 billion worth of quarters now. It's still one heck of an industry.".
* Popular from the Start : The prototype games were hand-built, wire-wrapped, one-of-a kinds that were created by the development team prior to ordering the circuit boards for the mass-produced versions. With just a single machine, people would come in at all hours of the night to play a new game.Dan Plishkin : "One of the things that kind of allowed everybody at Atari to have kind of a loose and enjoyable relationship was that management was kind of loose, too. An example of that happened with one of Howard Delman's games. I can't remember which one it was, but we sent the one and only prototype wire-wrapped version of Howie's game off to the AMOA (Amusement and Music Operators Association) show with strict orders not to sell it. "Of course the game was sold anyway, and a new prototype had to be assembled back at the labs. Dan Plishkin continued : "Several months later Howie gets a call from the person who bought this game. It had stopped collecting money and he wanted to know how to change the settings to make it play longer, or something, to see if it would earn more money. Howie had to tell the guy that if it ever collected any money at all, it was a miracle because it didn't have any coin routines at all. It had none, because we had wired it for free-play when we sent it to the AMOA show!".
* The Great 25-Cent Escape : Especially in the early 1980s a great many newspaper and magazine articles were written about the meaning of and possible consequences of the wave of video games that seemed to allure so many kids, and adults, to the arcades. But at the heart of it might have been the promise of a quick escape into another world. Rich Adam : "I kind of figured out, maybe years after the fact, what I think the lure of video games is. It's because people have so little control over their lives. This is especially true with kids, but even adults often have little control over the day-to-day part of their lives. You have to go to work. You don't get to control that much of your life. But for a quarter you can control this very complex machine. You can command it. For a quarter that's quite a bargain, to be able to do that for five minutes. . . . When you're good at a game it gives you an incredible sense of power over the whole environment.".
Centipede was the 1st UL (Underwriter's Laboratories) approved game.
Atari's second bestselling coin-op game. Approximately 55,000 units were produced.
Note : In test mode you can cycle through the different graphical objects used in the game (the player, a mushroom, a spider, a scorpion, a flea and a grasshopper). Grasshopper?! Yes, the game was to originally have had grasshoppers but they were taken out. You can still see them in the test however.
Note 2 : 'Centipede' is also the name of a terrifying, man-eating monster of the size of a mountain. This Japanese legend say that the dragon king of that particular lake asked the famous hero Hidesato to kill it for him. The hero slew it by shooting an arrow, dipped in his own saliva, into the brain of the monster. The dragon king rewarded Hidesato by giving him a rice-bag; a bag of rice which could not be emptied and it fed his family for centuries.
Centipede inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Ode To A Centipede' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
A Centipede unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1983 movie 'James Bond 007 - Never Say Never Again', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1984 movie 'Body Double', in the 1985 movie 'Teen Wolf', in the 1986 movie 'Running Scared', in the 1987 movie 'Death Wish 4 - The Crackdown', in the 1995 movie 'Species' and in the 1996 movie 'House Arrest'.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins inluding : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
MB (Milton Bradley) released a bordgame based on Atari's Centipede.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easier Mode : Play as player 2 on a cocktail cabinet, the spider becomes easier to hit in later levels.
* Hint 1 : On levels that have complete centipedes (all in one piece), the fleas never come out. You can clear all the mushrooms on these levels.(Of course it's the easiest on the first level!). You can start building a shield of mushrooms on the lower levels, and that way you don't have to work about fleas dropping, or poisoned mushrooms either (If you're really patient, build a shield around yourself, and just shoot spiders for the whole game).
* Hint 2 : Note that a very important factor in the game is the rate of feed of the new centipede segments when one reaches the bottom. You can manipulate this feed value, to get past the really impossible feed! First, the feed rate doesn't advance until the first time a centipede segment actually feeds in. Then it advances on a straight point basis. It seems to turn over every 300K or so. But the rate of feed increases much faster when you're scoring while centipede segments are actually feeding in.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dona Bailey, Ed Logg
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
Atari 5200 (1982)
Atari XEGS
Atari 7800 (1984)
Colecovision (1983)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
Atari Lynx (1987)
Sega Master System (1992, "Arcade Smash Hits")
Nintendo Game Boy (1995)
Nintendo Game Boy Color (1995)
Sega GameGear (1996, "Arcade Classics")
Sega Mega Drive (1996, "Arcade Classics")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sega Saturn (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Atari Anniversary Advance")
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
Atari ST (1992)
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Atari Arcade hits 1")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
* Others :
Mobile phone [Motorola T720] (2002)
$end
$info=cerberus,
$bio
Cerberus (c) 1985 Cinematronics.
$end
$info=chaknpop,
$bio
Chack'n Pop (c) 1983 Taito.
Game ID : A04
The predecessor of "Bubble Bobble".
- STAFF -
Music by : Yoshino Imamura
- PORTS -
MSX (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Sega SG-1000
$end
$info=chainrec,
$bio
Chain Reaction (c) 1995 Data East.
$end
$info=challeng,
$bio
Challenger (c) 12/1981 GamePlan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri.
$end
$info=chameleo,
$bio
Chameleon (c) 1983 Jaleco.
$end
$info=champbas,champbbj,champbja,
$bio
Champion Baseball (c) 07/1983 Sega.
- SERIES -
1. Champion Baseball (1983)
2. Champion Baseball Part-2 (1983)
$end
$info=champbb2,
$bio
Champion Baseball Part-2 (c) 1983 Sega.
- SERIES -
1. Champion Baseball (1983)
2. Champion Baseball Part-2 (1983)
$end
$info=chboxing,
$bio
Champion Boxing (c) 1984 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Sega's SG-1000 console based hardware.
Champion Boxing is the first game created by Yu Suzuki.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yu Suzuki
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=crgolfc,crgolfb,
$bio
Champion Golf (c) 1984 Nasco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a also known as "Crowns Golf".
$end
$info=chwrestl,
$bio
Champion Pro Wrestling (c) 1985 Sega.
Early Sega wrestling game with only two teams and strange gameplay.
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Sega's SG-1000 console based hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1985)
* Computers :
MSX (1985)
$end
$info=champwr,champwru,champwrj,
$bio
Champion Wrestler (c) 1989 Taito.
Game ID : C01
Eight original wrestlers fight for glory, money and win the title belt of TWF circuit in a single or tag-team match.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
Rastan, the "Rastan Saga" heroes appears in this game as Miracle Rastan.
Don't miss the funny pictures in win/lose screen :).
This game was released in the memory of George Opperman (1935-1985). Mr. Opperman was the first artist hired by Atari and the creator of the Atari logo.
- SERIES -
1. Sprint 2 (1976)
2. Sprint 8 (1977)
3. Sprint 4 (1977)
4. Sprint One (1978)
5. Super Sprint (1986)
6. Championship Sprint (1986)
- STAFF -
Designers and programmers : Robert Weatherby, Kelly Turner
Animators : Will Noble, Kris Moser, Sam Comstock
Technicians : Dave Wiebenson, Minh Nguyen
Audio : Hal Canon
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Commodore C64
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
$end
$info=cairblad,
$bio
Change Air Blade (c) 1999 Sammy.
$end
$info=changela,
$bio
Change Lanes (c) 1983 Taito.
$end
$info=changes,changesa,
$bio
Changes (c) 1982 Orca.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to EME.
This game is also known as "Looper".
$end
$info=charlien,
$bio
Charlie Ninja (c) 1995 Data East.
$end
$info=chasehq,chasehqj,
$bio
Chase H.Q. (c) 11/1988 Taito.
Game ID : B52
As a police agent and an accomplished ace wheelman, you must pursue dangerous criminals and force them to surrender by ramming your car against their vehicles in this addictive action game. Features nice graphics & sound and an easy to learn control system.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito Z System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Syvalion : G.S.M. Taito 3 - D28B0014) on 21/03/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Chase H.Q. (1988)
2. S.C.I. - Special Criminal Investigation (1989)
3. Super Chase - Criminal Termination (1992)
4. Ray Tracers (1997)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Hiroguki Sakou
Game programmers : Takeshi Ishizashi, Takeshi murata, Kyoji Shimamoto
Chatan Yarakuu Shanku - The Karate Tournament (c) 1992 Mitchell.
A karate tournament game with selectable skill levels.
- STAFF -
Object chief : Utata Kiyoshi
Object assistants : Super Guruken, Poco.P, Dr. Miyajima, Tetuhiro Kuroda, Ikuko, Fujishima.G
Back chief : Oyuusan
Back assistants : Akiko Kosaka, Rikachan
Sound composer : Yoshi Sasaki
Sound data : Yos.S, Kouichi Saito, Mitsuko Seto, Ad Make Up, Guruken
Soft sub : Namcho
Data input : Kinchan
Main programmer : David Bo0wy
Planner : The Fourth Sally
$end
$info=checkman,checkmaj,
$bio
Check Man (c) 1982 Zilec-Zenitone.
- TRIVIA -
Commercial remakes on home computer : Danger UXB by Micropower on the BBC Micro/Acorn Electron.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Peter Hughes, Duncan Shortland, Malcolm Mailer
Music by : Robin Cartwright
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1983, "Grid Trap")
$end
$info=checkmat,
$bio
Checkmate (c) 01/1977 Midway.
Game ID : 615
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Jay Fenton, Dave Nutting
$end
$info=cheekyms,
$bio
Cheeky Mouse (c) 06/1980 Universal.
$end
$info=cheesech,
$bio
Cheese Chase (c) 1994 Art & Magic.
$end
$info=chqflag,chqflagj,
$bio
Chequered Flag (c) 05/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX717
- TRIVIA -
Another title is accessible via dipswitches : "Checkered Flag".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.1 - K30X7705) on 05/08/1988. This album was reprinted (KCIA-2309) on 21/05/1993.
$end
$info=cheyenne,
$bio
Cheyenne (c) 01/1984 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Nicholson
$end
$info=7toitsu,
$bio
Chi-Toitsu (c) 1988 Yuga.
Mahjong played against various girls. This must be the extra-curricular activities of the Mahjong Academy students.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates roughtly from Japanese as 'seven pairs'.
In mahjong, a 'toitsu' is a pair of like tiles waiting for a third like tile to create a three-of-a-kind. However, 'chi-toitsu' also denotes a special winning mahjong hand made of seven pairs of tiles. Winning with a chi-toitsu guarantees a good score!
So you think blood and guts in video games is a phenomenon of the 90's? The main point of this game is to shoot helpless humans in the most gory manner possible. It is amazing that this game somehow slipped past the watchdogs back in 1986.
- STAFF -
Software / Graphics : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Nicholson
Hardware : Howell Ivy
Audio : Ken Nicholson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
$end
$info=chimerab,
$bio
Chimera Beast (c) 1993 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-C system hardware.
Licensed to Romstar for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Sai Yu Gou Ma Roku - Ryuu Bou You Gi No Shou".
$end
$info=chinatwn,
$bio
China Town (c) 1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAK
A very refreshing combination of Tetris and mahjong; the object is to complete a mahjong hand by getting correct tiles next to each other.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Tatsuya Kiuchi
$end
$info=ccasino,
$bio
Chinese Casino (c) 1987 Video System.
A mahjong game controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=chinhero,chinher2,
$bio
Chinese Hero (c) 1984 Taiyo System.
$end
$info=choko,
$bio
Choko (c) 08/2001 Capcom.
$end
$info=chplft,chplftb,chplftbl,
$bio
Choplifter (c) 1985 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5795
- TRIVIA -
This game is a port from an original programmed by Dan Gorlin in 1982 for the Apple II.
This game runs on the Sega System 2 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : In the early stages, try to fly as low as possible - this way the fighters will not shoot you, and you are low enought to shoot the ground targets without being shot. Since this only works when you're in the air, and not when you're on the ground, it only works well on levels 1 and 3.
* Hint 2 : To ensure that the tank won't arrive when you're picking up hostages, barely tap the joystick up between each hostage. This will cause the helicopter to lift off a little and reset the timer that causes the tanks to arrive.
* Hint 3 : On level 2, you can land on the water under the boat when dropping off your men and they will climb up the side of the boat. This stops the planes from coming down and shooting you.
- SERIES -
Choplifter (1982, Apple II)
Choplifter II (Nintendo Game Boy)
Choplifter III (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
$end
$info=chopper,choppera,chopperb,
$bio
Chopper I (c) 1988 SNK.
Game ID : A7003 'KK'
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Koukuu Kihei Monogatari - The Legend of Air Cavalry".
- STAFF -
Supervisor : Eikichi Kawasaki
Producer : Tamadachi
Programmer : SNK Jr.
Designers : Okitaka, Madaka, Warasan
Sound creater : Kanata
Adviser : Tosikita
$end
$info=chukatai,chukataj,chukatau,
$bio
Chuuka Taisen (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B44
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Great Chinese Wizard'.
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sega Master System (1989, "Cloud Master")
NEC PC Engine (1992, "Gokuraku Chuuka Taisen")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1988)
MSX2
$end
$info=circus,
$bio
Circus (c) 01/1977 Exidy.
POP! POP! POP! Pop the balloons and score points. A wall of red, blue and white balloons will appear at the top of the screen. You must pop balloons by catching a clown on the teeter-totter and bouncing him up to the balloons.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Edward Valeau, Howell Ivey
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1978)
* Computers :
VTech Laser-VZ
$end
$info=circusc,circuscc,circusce,circusc2,
$bio
Circus Charlie (c) 04/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX380
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (02/1984).
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.2 - ALC-22904) on 25/09/1986.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra Life : On the first level when you are on a Lion and have to jump through burning hoops, jump backwards through a hoop and then forwards through it again. The next hoop to appear will then change into an extra life.
* Here's A Small Hidden Bonus : On the first (flaming hoops) level, jump over the first flaming urn, then jump backwards over it. A bonus item should rise vertically from it; grab it and it's worth 2000 points. Ideally, you should time it so that jumping back over the urn coincides with the passage of a hoop over the urn.
Note : this is for the 'level select' versions. On the other version, it seems to work on the second urn.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984)
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=cischeat,
$bio
Cisco Heat (c) 11/1990 Jaleco.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
$end
$info=citybomb,citybmrj,
$bio
City Bomber (c) 11/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX787
- TRIVIA -
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
$end
$info=citycon,citycona,
$bio
City Connection (c) 1985 Jaleco.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
$end
$info=citylove,
$bio
City Love (c) 09/1986 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong game with a rock-paper-scissors bonus game to get those girls to strip!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=clshroad,
$bio
Clash-Road (c) 12/1986 Woodplace.
- STAFF -
M. Yasusi, T. Hidemi, N. Akina
$end
$info=claypign,
$bio
Clay Pigeon (c) 1986 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Nicholson
$end
$info=clayshoo,
$bio
Clay Shoot (c) 11/1979 Allied Leisure.
- TRIVIA -
Clay shoot was probably the last game produced under the Allied Leisure label.
$end
$info=cleopatr,
$bio
Cleopatra Fortune (c) 09/1996 Taito.
Game ID : E28
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata Rare Collection Vol.3 - ZTTL-0022) on 21/05/1998.
- STAFF -
Sound : Shuichiro Nakazawa (Zuntata)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
Sony PlayStation (2001)
Sega Dreamcast
$end
$info=edrandy,edrandyj,edrandy1,
$bio
The Cliffhanger - Edward Randy (c) 1990 Data East.
Game ID : MAD
- TRIVIA -
Pony Cayon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Edward Randy, Super Burger Time - PCCB-00061) on 21/04/1991.
- STAFF -
Game planner : Lungfish
Software programmer : Hiroki
Hardware designer : Turk K.K
Graphic designers : Hitomi Fujiwara, Kinya Aoyama
Sound arrange & compose : Raika
Sound effects : Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO)
$end
$info=cloak,cloakfr,cloakgr,cloaksp,
$bio
Cloak and Dagger (c) 12/1983 Atari.
Game ID : 136023
- TRIVIA -
A Cloak and Dagger unit appears in the 1984 movie 'Cloak and Dagger'.
This game was in development independently from the movie of the same name under the title 'Agent X'. When the game was about 70% completed and the movie was about 40% done, the movie producers and editors came Atari to see if he had a game they could film as backdrop to the movie scenes which needed a 'Cloak and Dagger like spy game'. Atari agreed to change the name of its game to 'Cloak and Dagger' and they put a couple of tid-bits into their script which referred to 'Agent X' (Dabny Colman's character). The game actually arrived on the scene about 2 months before the movie was released. It was tested under the name 'Agent X' in it's initial field test (about 5 months before the movie was released), but was never produced as anything but 'Cloak and Dagger'. There were about 5000 games produced which made it into the market place.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Skip : Pull both joysticks down when you are in the lift. You'll descend far more rapidly, skipping several levels at a time.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Russell Dawe (RBD)
$end
$info=cloud9,
$bio
Cloud 9 (c) 1983 Atari.
- TRIVIA -
Cloud 9 was originally supposed to be written by Dona Bailey (the coder for "Centipede"), but she left and Paul inherited it. Originally called 'Weather War' the original game concept had a plug in the bottom of the screen that the character had to pull to let the water out. This game unfortunately only received one weekend of play testing at one location before being cancelled.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Paul M. Resch
$end
$info=clowns,clowns1,
$bio
Clowns (c) 01/1978 Midway.
Game ID : 630
Players bounce clowns off 'see-saw' to break rows of balloons for high score and bonus jumps.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64
$end
$info=cltchitr,
$bio
Clutch Hitter (c) 1991 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 18 hardware.
$end
$info=cobracom,cobracmj,
$bio
Cobra-Command (c) 09/1988 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Data East 1 - D25B1002) on 21/06/1989.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version is the only one that has inner levels (which are really hard to play).
- STAFF -
Produce & program : K. Sasamoto
Graphic & design : A. Ontani
Graphic : M. Narita, T. Konishi
Graphic advice : S. Furukawa
Hardware : T. Takayama
Sound : A. Hare
Original plan : T. Seki
Management : T. Kato
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
$end
$info=colony7,colony7a,
$bio
Colony 7 (c) 05/1981 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware.
$end
$info=columns,columnsj,
$bio
Columns (c) 06/1990 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Columns (1990)
2. Columns II - The Voyage Through Time (1990)
3. Columns III - Revenge of Columns (1993)
4. Stack Columns (1994)
5. Super Columns (1995, Sega Game Gear)
6. Columns 97 (1997)
7. Hanagumi Taisen Columns - Sakura Wars (1998)
8. Columns Crown (Nintendo Game Boy Advance - 2002)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
Sega Game Gear (1990)
Sega Master System (1990)
NEC PC Engine (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1994, "MegaGames 3in1 Vol 1")
Sega Saturn (1997, "Columns Arcade Collection")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1999)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1991)
PC [CD-ROM, Windows] (1999, "Sega Smash Pack")
MSX2
$end
$info=colmns97,
$bio
Columns 97 (c) 1997 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Columns (1990)
2. Columns II - The Voyage Through Time (1990)
3. Columns III - Revenge of Columns (1993)
4. Stack Columns (1994)
5. Super Columns (1995, Sega Game Gear)
6. Columns 97 (1997)
7. Hanagumi Taisen Columns - Sakura Wars (1998)
8. Columns Crown (Nintendo Game Boy Advance - 2002)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997, "Columns Arcade Collection")
$end
$info=columns2,
$bio
Columns II - The Voyage Through Time (c) 1990 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Columns (1990)
2. Columns II - The Voyage Through Time (1990)
3. Columns III - Revenge of Columns (1993)
4. Stack Columns (1994)
5. Super Columns (1995, Sega Game Gear)
6. Columns 97 (1997)
7. Hanagumi Taisen Columns - Sakura Wars (1998)
8. Columns Crown (Nintendo Game Boy Advance - 2002)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997, "Columns Arcade Collection")
$end
$info=combat,
$bio
Combat (c) 1985 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Catch-22".
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
- STAFF -
Software : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Micholson
Hardware : Howell Ivy, Mark Von Striver
Graphics : Lynn Pointer, Ken Nicholson
Audio : Ken Nicholson
Art : Rey Maninang
Support : Pam Banegas
$end
$info=combasc,combasct,combascj,combascb,
$bio
Combat School (c) 05/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX611
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Boot Camp".
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
A bootleg of this game was released in 1988 by Datsu.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
$end
$info=ctribe,ctribeb,
$bio
The Combatribes (c) 06/1990 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0028
Three player simultaneous melee battle where the player characters are larger than most enemies! Lots of vicious ways to beat your opponents up, including smashing their heads on the pavement.
- TRIVIA -
In Act 3, an advertisement for "Block Out" appears on the two sets of TV screens.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Double Dragon 3, The Combatribes - PCCB-00065) on 21/06/1991.
- STAFF -
Software : Naritaka Nishimura, T. Saito, I. Kanakubo
Hardware : K. Nishikawa
Character designers : Koji Ogata, H. Shibata, T. Ando, T. Ohshumi
Licensed to Data East for US manufacture and distribution (07/1985).
Commando was the first (and the only) game that Capcom licensed to Data East.
This game is known in Japan as "Senjou no Ookami".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Space Invasion".
The main character is Super Joe from "Bionic Commando" and "The Speed Rumbler".
Bandai released a boardgame based on this video game (same name): A simple roll-and-move type game, with symbols on the board indicating what happens when you land on that spot. There are multiple choices on which direction to go, but not too much in the way of required thinking. There are many different boards that you progress through, each 'board' representing one 'stage' of the game.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Here's A Hot Way To Kill The Soldiers Without Going Anywhere Near Them : At the end of each area, when the enemy soldiers are pouring out of the gate from their compound, move your commando to the bottom of the screen and shoot down. Your shots will come down from the top of the screen, killing the soldiers as they come out of the gate.
* This will let you rack up big points and all the extra men you can : On the first stage there is a cliff on the right side of the screen. The bad guys will jump off the end of this cliff and attack you. If you walk until the bad guys START jumping off and then stop you can stand there and kill them until you get sick of playing or until you reach the max extra men.
If you plan on playing thru the rest of the game you should stop at the max amount of extra men. If you just sit there the enemies will get faster and faster so the rest of the game will be harder.
- SERIES -
1. Commando (1985)
2. Mercs (1990)
- STAFF -
Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Mattel Intellivision (1987)
Atari 2600 (1988)
Atari 7800 (1989)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 4")
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generations - Blazing Guns")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 4")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1985)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
Apple II (1987)
Atari ST (1989)
Commodore Amiga
$end
$info=comotion,
$bio
Comotion (c) 10/1976 Gremlin.
Game ID : 5-7
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Blockade" hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Blockade (1976)
2. Comotion (1976)
3. Hustle (1977)
$end
$info=compgolf,compglfo,
$bio
Competition Golf - Final Round (c) 1985 Data East.
$end
$info=complexx,
$bio
Complex X (c) 1984 Taito.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Scott Boden
$end
$info=condor,
$bio
Condor (c) 1981 Sidam.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Phoenix".
- UPDATES -
Condor adds a timer for each round in the form of a fuel gauge.
$end
$info=congo,
$bio
Congo Bongo (c) 02/1983 Sega.
Game ID : 605-5167
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Europe as "Tip Top".
This game runs on a modified "Zaxxon" hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Sega SG-1000 (1983)
Colecovision (1984)
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
Apple II (1983)
$end
$info=contcirc,contcrcu,contcrua,
$bio
Continental Circus (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B33
- TRIVIA -
This game was released outside US 2 years later.
This game runs on the Taito Z System hardware.
"Continental Circus" is a F1 racing game featuring dynamic weather and pitstops. This is probably the first arcade driving game to possess these features. It is believed that the word 'circus' resulted from a bad translation from English to Japanese and back to English, and the game should actually be called "Continental Circuit". However, all the following home conversions would still be named "Continental Circus". F1 is often called the "F1 circus" because it is like a big circus that travels to different cities across different continents.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M. Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Masahiko Takaki, Pinch Punch
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
$end
$info=contra,contrab,contraj,contrajb,
$bio
Contra (c) 02/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX633
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Europe as "Gryzor".
Note : The kanji on the Japanese version title screen actually reads "Kon To Ra", meaning "Soul Big Dipper Gauze". This is an example of "ateji", where Japanese artists use the phonetic value of a character to fit the game's name allowing them to write the name in kanji as opposed to a kana.
Alpha Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.4 - 28XA-201) on 10/03/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Contra (1987)
2. Super Contra (1988)
3. Contra III - The Alien Wars (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Contra - Hard Cops (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Contra - Legacy of War (1996, Sony PlayStation)
6. Shin Contra (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Game programmers : Satoru, Hideyuki Falco, Koichi Cobra
Video graphics : Kengo
Special designers : Ishiwari Jinbo, Passionate Norio
Sound editor : Kazuki Jah
Engineer : Rom Yamamoto
Directed by : Koji
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
PC [MS-DOS] (1987)
MSX2
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989, "C")
$end
$info=cookrace,
$bio
Cook Race (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Burger Time".
- UPDATES -
The highscore table has different names than the original.
$end
$info=cookbib2,
$bio
Cookie & Bibi 2 (c) 1996 SemiCom.
- SERIES -
1. Cookie & Bibi
2. Cookie & Bibi 2
3. Cookie & Bibi 3
- TRIVIA -
Excutive producer : Jeon Jae Yeon
Game designer : Han Seung Hoon
Game programmer : Mm Hyun Ho
System programmer : Kim Jin Woo
Graphic designers : Kim Sung Hawan, Kim Kyung Hee, Hong Young Joo
This game is the first continuous X-axis (Left-Right) scrolling video game.
- SERIES -
1. Cosmic Monsters (1979)
2. Cosmic Guerilla (1979)
3. Cosmic Alien (1980)
4. Devil Zone (1980)
5. Zero Hour (1980)
6. Cosmic Avenger (1981)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
$end
$info=cchasm,cchasm1,
$bio
Cosmic Chasm (c) 02/1983 Cinematronics / GCE.
- TRIVIA -
This game was the last color vector game released by Cinematronics.
Cosmic Chasm is a port from an original game released on GCE Vectrex in 1982.
$end
$info=cosmccop,
$bio
Cosmic Cop (c) 1991 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gallop - Armed Police Unit".
This game runs on the Irem M-84 system hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type Special - VICL-8077) on 22/09/1993.
$end
$info=cosmicg,
$bio
Cosmic Guerilla (c) 11/1979 Universal.
Game ID : 7907
- SERIES -
1. Cosmic Monsters (1979)
2. Cosmic Guerilla (1979)
3. Cosmic Alien (1980)
4. Devil Zone (1980)
5. Zero Hour (1980)
6. Cosmic Avenger (1981)
$end
$info=cosmicmo,
$bio
Cosmic Monsters (c) 1979 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
Cosmic Monsters is a clone of "Space Invaders".
This is the first game manufactured by Universal and the first game of the 'Cosmic' series (See 'Series' section for more info).
- SERIES -
1. Cosmic Monsters (1979)
2. Cosmic Guerilla (1979)
3. Cosmic Alien (1980)
4. Devil Zone (1980)
5. Zero Hour (1980)
6. Cosmic Avenger (1981)
$end
$info=cosmo,
$bio
Cosmo (c) 1979 TDS & Mints.
$end
$info=cgangpzl,cgangpzj,
$bio
Cosmo Gang - The Puzzle (c) 12/1992 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco System NA-1 hardware.
Cosmo Gang - The Puzzle was the first puzzle game produced by Namco.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
$end
$info=cosmogng,cosmognj,
$bio
Cosmo Gang - The Video (c) 1991 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Cosmo Gang - The Video : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.8 - VICL-15018) on 24/03/1993.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Kohji Kenjoh
Programmer : Shiohigaler Itoh
Original character designer : Fanchan
Visual : Tatsuya
Sound : Yoshie Arakawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
$end
$info=cosmos,
$bio
Cosmos (c) 1981 Century Electronics.
$end
$info=cottong,
$bio
Cotocoto Cottong (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Guttang Gottong".
$end
$info=cotton,cottona,
$bio
Cotton (c) 1991 Success.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Cotton - PCCB-00069) on 21/08/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Cotton (1991)
2. Cotton 2 - Magical Night Dreams (1997)
3. Cotton Boomerang - Magical Night Dreams (1998)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (199?, "Marchen Adventure Cotton")
NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM2 (1993 "Fantastic Night Dreams")
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Cotton Original")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1993)
$end
$info=cotton2,
$bio
Cotton 2 - Magical Night Dreams (c) 1997 Success.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Cotton (1991)
2. Cotton 2 - Magical Night Dreams (1997)
3. Cotton Boomerang - Magical Night Dreams (1998)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=cottonbm,
$bio
Cotton Boomerang - Magical Night Dreams (c) 1998 Success.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Cotton (1991)
2. Cotton 2 - Magical Night Dreams (1997)
3. Cotton Boomerang - Magical Night Dreams (1998)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998)
$end
$info=countrun,countrnb,
$bio
Counter Run (c) 1988 Nihon System.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Sega.
$end
$info=cntsteer,
$bio
Counter Steer (c) 1985 Data East.
$end
$info=countryc,
$bio
Country Club (c) 1988 SNK.
Game ID : 'CC'
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf".
$end
$info=crkdown,
$bio
Crack Down (c) 1989 Sega.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
$end
$info=cracksht,
$bio
Crackshot (c) 1985 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
- STAFF -
Software : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Nicholson
Hardware : Howell Ivy
Graphics : Lynn Pointer
Audio : Ken Nicholson
$end
$info=crash,
$bio
Crash (c) 07/1979 Exidy.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Edward Valeau
$end
$info=crater,
$bio
Crater Raider (c) 1984 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
$end
$info=qcrayon2,
$bio
Crayon Shin-chan - Ora To Asobo (c) 12/1993 Taito.
Game ID : D63
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'I Want To Play Crayon Shin-chan'.
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Quiz Crayon Shin-chan (1993)
2. Crayon Shin-chan - Ora To Asobo (1993)
- STAFF -
All sound produced by : Yasuko Yamada (Zuntata)
$end
$info=crbaloon,crbalon2,
$bio
Crazy Ballon (c) 04/1980 Taito.
Game ID : CL
A game of strategy and skill! The object of Crazy Balloon is to guide a delicate swaying balloon through a maze of pin wheel obstacles. You have 4 control buttons and you have the ability to move your balloon in any direction. Don't take too long, because if you are too slow, a bogey man erupts on the screen and forces you to move. Just when you think you have the maze all figured out, pin wheels attack your balloon forcing you to take evasive action.
$end
$info=crazyblk,
$bio
Crazy Blocks (c) 1983 Kiwako.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to ECI.
$end
$info=cclimber,ccboot,ccboot2,cclimbrj,
$bio
Crazy Climber (c) 10/1980 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
Crazy Climber was Fujiwara's first game.
A Crazy Climber unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Rocky III'.
Bandai released a boardgame based on this videogame (same name) : This game has you playing cards to move to the top of a building. Like in the arcade, there is the peril that people seem to drop just about anything out their windows at random times. Each card allows you to move to a particular postion relative to where you currently are (for example, a chocie of straight up two squares or up two squares and left or right one). However, there must be an open window that is not occupied by another player for it to be a legal move. Whenever a player passes certain checkpoints, the spinner is spun to see if anything falls from the windows. If you're hit on the head, you drop down to the next open window. There is also a gorilla that knocks you all the way down if you're unfortunate enough to be hit by him. First one to get to the top of the building and escape on the helicopter wins.
- UPDATES -
Only the US version has the realistic-sounding voice samples.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Trick : In the second building, when you arrive at the electrical sign, choose the left path. Then put yourself under the electrical wire (rightmost window of the left path) but keep both joysticks pressed. (Keep the left joystick pressed Up and the right joystick pressed Down, other configurations should work). After a few seconds your climber will become red with white hair and electricity won't have effect on it.
* Secret Password : Enter the name 'jordan.ltd' in the high score table and you get two free credits. This only works on the Japanese and bootleg versions of the game (Although the password code is still present in the US version, the high score table entry has been crippled to only allow 3 letters, so you can't enter the code).
- SERIES -
1. Crazy Climber (1980)
2. Crazy Climber 2 (1988)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Shigeki Fujiwara
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Nichibutsu Arcade Classics")
Bandai WonderSwan (1999)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1993)
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1989, "Crazy Climbing") released by Bandai.
VFD handheld game (1982) released by Entex.
$end
$info=cclimbr2,
$bio
Crazy Climber 2 (c) 12/1988 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game was released in Japan only.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Armed F, Crazy Climber 2 - PCCB-00020) on 21/02/1990.
- SERIES -
1. Crazy Climber (1980)
2. Crazy Climber 2 (1988)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Takeshi Yoshida
$end
$info=crazycop,
$bio
Crazy Cop (c) 08/1988 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Gang Busters".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
- STAFF -
Written and directed by : S. Okamoto
Assistant director : Y. Satoh, Macha*
Charactor designer : Dr. Hide
Graphic designer : N. Ishii
Production sound mixer : K. Matsubara
Music editors : S. Tasaka, Motoaki Furukawa, S. Fukami, Shigemasa Matsuo
A bootleg of this game is known as "Monkey Donkey".
Some other bootlegs under the same name were made by Jeutel (France), Alca and Orca.
A special bootleg was also made on the "Scramble" hardware.
Crazy Kong is not a bootleg of "Donkey Kong"!! Falcon DID have a license from Nintendo, but it was NOT for the US. Crazy Kong was supposed to be for sale outside the US (South America, Europe, etc.), but the lag in production of arcade DK's by Nintendo for a 3 month period during 1981-82 made demand for any DK type game go through the roof. At this time, Nintendo of America was moving from NY-NJ to Redmond WA and there was a 4 month backlog on orders. This opened the door for the illegal Crazy Kongs to fill the demand. Approximately 20,000 Crazy Kong were distributed illegally in the U.S.
- UPDATES -
The "Scramble" hardware bootleg has additional ingame music and the 'Warp to level 2' trick doesn't work.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp To Level 2 (doesn't work on the "Scramble" hardware bootleg version) : Climb up to the second beam (the one with the hammer right by it). Walk to the right so that Mario is still facing away from you (you can see his back) and is suspended off the side of end of the beam, then jump to the right. He'll 'fall thru' the bottom of the screen and clear it, as if he had climbed all the way to the top.
* A Trick : On the conveyor belt level, Grab the bottom hammer (the one on the row with the full length conveyor belt) and go all the way to the right side of the screen. Push the joystick Right and he'll drop the hammer. Sometimes it'll be in the up position and sometimes it'll be sitting toward the left of Mario. If it's in the up position, jump up and grab it and keep repeating until he drops it on the left position. After this, you can walk away and anything that comes into contact with it will be splatted (Good way of getting extra points). After a few seconds, the hammer will disappear, but the stuff will still splat when it hits where the hammer should be. NOTE : This trick only works on the second level or higher!
$end
$info=crzrally,
$bio
Crazy Rally (c) 1985 Tecfri.
$end
$info=crimec,crimecu,crimecj,
$bio
Crime City (c) 1989 Taito.
Game ID : B99
Tony Gibson and Raymond Brody, two cops, fight criminals and others assassins, murders with their guns to restore peace in this nice action game.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : Boot machine with service switch pressed.
Message appears : SERVICE SWITCH ERROR, press 1p Start(x3), service switch, 1p Start.
Message appears : SELECT BY DOWN SW, select level with joy Down/Up and push Start button.
$end
$info=crimfght,crimfgtj,crimfgt2,
$bio
Crime Fighters (c) 07/1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX821
Plenty of young & beautiful women are missing and the city's local kingpin is the main suspect. As a group of street vigilantes you must venture into the most dangerous zones of your city and destroy all street punks & criminals that are dumb enough to get in your way in order to rescue the girls! Features colorful graphics, a catchy soundtrack, some cool moves (such as striking downed enemies) and a good challenge. Like the idea of fighting to rescue a beautiful damsel in distress?, why not a huge bunch of 'em so its worth your time!!! :D
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
Some bosses' character design in this game seem to have been inspired by popular horror movies, this seems true for three bosses in particular :
Stage 2 Boss : A parody of Jason Voorhees from 'Friday the 13th movie' series.
Stage 4 Boss : A distant parody of Leatherface from 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' movie series.
Stage 5 Boss : A parody of Freddy Krueger from 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' movie series.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.2 - KICA-1016) on 21/08/1990.
- UPDATES -
There are quite a few differences between the 4 player version and the two player versions of the same game :
4 PLAYER VERSION :
* This is a two-button game (punch & kick).
* Character's energy is represented by a numerical hit point value which is always on countdown to zero. Additional hit points may be added by inserting more coins into each player's corresponding coin slot.
* Characters can use a reversal kick which is automatically activated if an opponent is behind you as you press the kick button. This kick knocks down enemies (except bosses) with a single hit!
* The gun has limited ammo, however it is possible to pick it up again if an enemy knocks it off your hand. Also each gunshot is as strong as 3 punches or kicks and knocks down most enemies in one shot.
* You can play the extra stage (enemy boss revenge) more than once.
2 PLAYER VERSIONS :
* Commonly seen as a two-button game (punch & kick) but actually is a three-button game (can be confirmed in the game's test mode).
* Character's energy is represented by a lifebar which only decreases with enemy attacks.
* There is a timer as well as a credit counter.
* The third button is a reversal attack, which works as another kick button since you can use a pretty effective 3-hit combo (back kick, back kick, roundhouse kick). However you can't use this button to kick downed opponents.
* The gun has unlimited ammo, however you will lose it permanently if an enemy knocks it off your hand. Also the gun is now just as weak as a normal punch or kick and it takes 3 consecutive shots to knock down a normal enemy.
* You can play the extra stage (enemy boss revenge) only once.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlimited Credits : Successfully complete the entire game two consecutive times.
- SERIES -
1. Crime Fighters (1989)
2. Crime Fighters 2 (1991)
- STAFF -
Software designers : M. Oshawa, Mashahiro Inoue, C. Lee
Graphics designers : M. Kukino, C. Hanano, Ooboke, Hamakawa
Sound designers : K. Matsubara, Mutsuhiko Izumi
Hardware designer : S. Yasuda
$end
$info=vendettj,
$bio
Crime Fighters 2 (c) 1991 Konami.
Game ID : GX081
The four Cobras go after the rival gang that kidnapped their girl. Worth playing to experience the biker lads alone. :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Vendetta".
Each player character resembles a real-life personality. Hawk looks like 'Hulk Hogan', Sledge looks like 'Mr. T', Boomer looks like 'Jean-Claude Van Damme' and Blood looks like 'Mike Tyson'.
On one of the boxes there is the word 'Kilroy' spray-painted on it, this is probably a reference to the quote, 'Kilroy was here'.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.4 - KICA-7505) on 05/10/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Crime Fighters (1989)
2. Crime Fighters 2 (1991)
- STAFF -
Game designers : S. Okamoto, K. Ozaki, Yuichi Kobayashi
Character designers : M. Yoshida, Kazuaki Nakanishi, T. Nakazama
Sound designers : Hideaki Kashima, Michiru Yamane
Hardware designer : K. Itoh
Director : S. Okamoto
Management : S. Kido
$end
$info=croquis,
$bio
Croquis (c) 1996 Deniam.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Germany as "Logic Pro".
This game runs on the Deniam-16b hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Croquis (1996)
2. Logic Pro 2 (1997)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Jun-Young Kim, Kwanny
Graphic designers : Sang-Won Lee, Bong-Gun Shin
H/W Manager : Min-Hong Park
Musician : Coo-Hee Kwon
Radio performers : Jin-Phil Kim, Hyun-Jung Um, Min-Sung Kim
Planner : Jun-Young Kim
Director : Sang-Chul Lee
$end
$info=crospang,
$bio
Cross Pang (c) 04/1998 F2 System.
- SERIES -
1. Cross Pang (1998)
2. New Cross Pang (1999)
$end
$info=cshooter,cshootre,
$bio
Cross Shooter (c) 1987 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to J.K.H and Taito.
$end
$info=crossbow,
$bio
Crossbow (c) 10/1983 Exidy.
Early shooting game with a dungeons and dragons feel about it. Features good speech and screams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
The first of Exidy's classic shooters.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Nicholson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600
Atari 7800
Atari XEGS
$end
$info=crsword,
$bio
Crossed Swords (c) 07/1991 Alpha Denshi.
Game ID : 0037
A rather unique third-person fantasy action game, as a traveling knight you must help those in need of a hero by slashing the evil monsters & demons that disrupt peace. It will be a tough battle but your skill with your sword, some spells and some special weapons that you can purchase along the way will see you through this nightmare. Godspeed brave knight!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Crossed Swords was the Neo-Geo's second attempt at the action-RPG ("Riding Hero" was the first).
- SERIES -
1. Crossed Swords (1991)
2. Crossed Swords 2 (1995 - SNK Neo-Geo CD)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=crgolf,crgolfa,
$bio
Crowns Golf (c) 1984 Nasco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Champion Golf".
The music used IMMEDIATELY after inserting a coin is known as the Old Comrades' March and is better known as one of the playout pieces on the BBC Radio programme 'The Goon Show'.
$end
$info=cbuster,cbusterw,cbusterj,
$bio
Crude Buster (c) 03/1990 Data East.
Game ID : MAB
In the near future, ruthless gangs are the new rulers of the streets. Only a brave duo of seasoned street brawlers can end this terror and return peace to the streets. Don't forget to grab and use anything you can find as a weapon (pipes, stones, signs, cars, even enemies!) to survive this onslaught. Features solid graphics & sound and very fun gameplay mechanics!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Two Crude".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Crude Buster, Midnight Resistance - PCCB-00039) on 21/08/1990.
This game runs on the Midway V Unit hardware and Cruis'n USA was the first game to be released on this hardware.
Cruis'n USA is the first driving game to feature digitized (taken from actual footage) textures.
Cruis'n USA and "Killer Instinct" were both released as public previews of the upcoming Nintendo Ultra 64 console (later renamed the Nintendo 64). Of the two, only Cruis'n USA would actually appear on the Nintendo 64.
The Nintendo 64's hardware is totally different from both of the games' hardware (in fact, both games' hardware are also different from each other) and in many ways inferior, so neither games actually represented the Nintendo 64 console system that the games claim to.
A Cruis'n USA unit appears in the 2002 movie 'Van Wilder'.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 2.1.
* Build date : WED NOV 09 16 :28 :10 1994
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 4.0.
* Build date : WED FEB 08 10 :45 :14 1995
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 4.1.
* Build date : MON FEB 13 16 :53 :40 1995
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Cars : Hold View 2 at the car selection screen to unlock the school bus, ATV and police car.
* Golden Gate Park Track : Hold View 1 + View 2 at the track selection screen to turn the U.S. 101 track into the Golden Gate Park track.
* Indiana Track : Hold View 1 + View 3 at the track selection screen to turn the Beverly Hills track into the Indiana track.
* San Francisco Track : Hold View 2 + View 3 at the track selection screen to turn the Grand Canyon track into the San Francisco track.
* Free Game : Win two races, then press Accelerate+Start after losing the third race.
* View Credits : Press View 1 + View 2 while the game is not in play.
* Alternate Ferrari : Highlight the first car at the car selection screen. Hold View 1 and rotate the steering wheel fully to the Right, fully to the Left, fully to the Right, fully to the Left, fully to the Right, fully to the Left, then press Accelerate. If done correctly, the Ferrari will turn from red to green-blue. The new Ferrari is faster and easier to control than the red Ferrari.
- SERIES -
1. Cruis'n USA (1994)
2. Cruis'n World (1996)
3. Cruis'n Exotica (1999)
- STAFF -
Director : Eugene Jarvis (EPJ)
Software : Eric Pribyl (ELP)
Hardware designers : Mark Loffredo (ML ), Gleen Shipp (GWS)
3D Graphics : Xion Cooper (SXC), Ted Barber (TED)
Music : Vince Pontarelli
Sound FX : Matt Booty
Additional code : Carl Mey (MEY)
Cabinet art : John Youssi, Linda Deal, Nik Ehrlich, Greg Freres
Additional art : John Watson, Ana Vitek
Mechanical design and motion : Ted Valavanis, Matt Davis, Jim Krol, Tom Sedor, Ray Czajka
Sound system : Ed Keenan
DCS guru : Rich Karstens
Hardware : Ken Williams, Sheridan Oursler, Pat Cox, Al Lasko
PCB designers : Steve Norris, Ray Gay
Art tools : Eric Pribyl (ELP), Warren Davis
Software tools : Eric Pribyl (ELP), Todd Allen, Edwin Reich
Management : Paul Dussault, Cary Mednick, Wally Smolucha
Promotional videos : Jim Greene, Art Tianis, Joan Faux, Tal Lekberg
Sales and marketing : Joe Dillon, Roger Sharpe, Barb Rosenthal, Michal Lynn Fuller, Christa Woss, Lenore Sayers, Rachel Davis, Bob Lentz
Ferrets : Kato, Sophi, George Bernstein, Tanzi, Gizmo
Executive producers : Minoru Arakawa, Howard Lincoln, Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Jel Hochberg, Ken Lobb, Don James
Assistant producer : Debbie Silkwood
Testers : Mike Gottlieb, Darren Walker
Legal : Nate Dardick, Barbara Norman, Katie Czerwinski
* CAST :
Starting girl : Kathryn Garrison
Trophy girl : Anutza Herling
Beefcake boy : Sal Divita
Race anouncer : Gingi Lahera
Cruisn vocals : Jeff Morrow
Prez voice : Paul Heitsch
Saturation agent walker : John Colt
Hot tub babe : Michael Lynn Fuller
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo 64
$end
$info=crusnwld,crusnw13,crusnw20,
$bio
Cruis'n World (c) 1996 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway V Unit hardware.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.3.
* Build date : ???
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 2.0.
* Build date : TUE MAR 18 12 :32 :57 1997
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 2.3.
* Build date : FRI JAN 09 10 :25 :49 1998
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Cars : Hold View 1 or View 2 at the car selection screen to access two sets of hidden cars. Hold View 1 + View 3 to access a third set of hidden cars.
* Alternate Car Color : Press View 3 at the car selection screen.
* Hidden Tracks : Hold View 1, View 2, or View 3 at the race selection screen to access the Hawaii, Africa and Australia tracks.
* View Credits : Press View 1 + View 3.
- SERIES -
1. Cruis'n USA (1994)
2. Cruis'n World (1996)
3. Cruis'n Exotica (1999)
- STAFF -
Director : Eugene Jarvis (DRJ)
Lead software : Eric Pribyl (ELP)
Software : Scott Posh (SRP)
3D Graphics : Ted Barber (TED), Matt Davis (MAT), Xion Cooper (SXC)
Music : Vince Pontarelli
Cabinet art : John Youssi, Nik Ehrlich (NIK), Herman Sanchez
Mechanical designers : Ray Czajka (RAY), Matt Davis (MAT), Tom Sedor, Chris Bobrowski
Hardware : Mark Loffredo, Glenn Shipp, Ken Williams, Al Lasko, John Lowes, Sheridan Oursler, Pat Cox, Scott Parrish, Bob Kay, John Mleczko, Leroy Brown
Sound programmers : Matt Booty, Ed Keenan
PCB designers : Steve Norris, Ray Gay
Additional code : Eugene Jarvis (DRJ)
Art tools : Eric Pribyl (ELP), Scott Posh (SRP), Warren Davis
Software Tools : Eric Pribyl (ELP), Scott Posh (SRP)
Game testers : Eddie Ferrier, Mike Vinikour, Alex Gilliam, Mike Lesage, Kevin Day, Rosalind Dugas
PC support : Kevin Day
Management : Paul Dussault, Cary Mednick, Ted Valavanis
Promotional videos : Jim Greene, Joan Faux, Art and Mike Tianis
Sales and marketing : Joe Dillon, Rachel Davies, Mark Chan, Lenore Sayers, Roger Sharpe, Michal Lynn Jakala, Christa Woss, Pat Fitzgerald
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Howard Lincoln
This game is also known as "Make Trax" (Licensed by Williams) and as "Korosuke Roller".
Two bootlegs are known as "Paint Roller" and "Magic Brush".
- UPDATES -
Make Trax has a protection chip, Crush Roller doesn't. The code between the two is nearly identical, except that everywhere the protection code is located, code has been replaced with a couple of bytes to return the correct value and several NOP instructions (which do absolutely nothing).
Music composed by : Yuji Takenouchi, Mutsuhiko Izumi
Mechanic design by : Hideo Kotani, Eita Kada, Hirofumi Fujimoto
Hardware design by : Hideto Murata, Hiroshi Kawaguchi
Production design by : Hiroshi Hanatani, Takashi Kakuta
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
$end
$info=ccastles,ccastle2,ccastle3,
$bio
Crystal Castles (c) 07/1983 Atari.
Game ID : 136022
- TRIVIA -
When it first appeared in arcades in 1983, Crystal Castles amazed players with its sharp graphics and pseudo 3-D mazes.
The game was originally supposed to be a variation on the mega-hit "Asteroids" and the working title was 'Toporoids' (from TOPOgraphics and asteROIDS). It featured a one-legged robot and/or a spaceship placed in 3-D mazes lined with asteroids and the goal was (of course) to shoot them. The mazes were similar to those in Crystal Castles.
The character 'Bentley Bear' was originally named 'Braveheart Bear' in the released prototypes. But, Atari ran into trouble over that name from the American Indians and so had to change it. Whenever Bentley is killed, he shrinks, and says something in a cartoon-type balloon above his head. The four possible sayings are: OUCH; OH NO; BYE; and #?!.
Originally, FXL designed the game so that Bentley could jump while in a tunnel. But he decided to take that ability away when he saw Bentley's head popping through the roof!
All of the musical themes in the game are from works of classical music. The tune when you first start the game and the bonus life music, are both from The Mephisto Waltz by Liszt. The last gem bonus music is from one of the scenes in Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. And, the triumphant theme played when you complete level 10 is of course from The 1812 Overture, again from Tchaikovsky.
If you hadn't noticed, the color schemes of the castles change during the game, and from one game to the next. The colors in the first level are always the same. From level 2 thru 6, they appear in a set order, but every 100 paid games, this set order changes. Finally, in levels 7 and up, the color scheme is picked randomly. A most odd arrangement! There are 17 possible maze color schemes, and four different color possibilities on every board: gem, floor, front wall, and side wall colors. But, each one is not randomly picked and mixed with the other; they are pre-determined as a group, and then the whole group is chosen randomly. The possible gem colors are red, blue, white, and yellow. The floor can be white, black, or pea-green. And, there are 12 possibilities for wall colors, including pink, maroon, and peach!
On two of the mazes in the game, FXL has built into the structure initials of friends of his. On Hidden Spiral, the DES stands for Desiree McCrorey, who holds a contest record on "Mr. Do!". SSM is Sam Mehta, who came in 2nd in a "Centipede" contest held by Atari. And BBM stands for Brian McGhee, a former Atari game designer. On Berthilda's Palace, the initials are harder to make out, as they are cutouts in the floor. EDG is the initials of Eric Ginner, while MAR stands for Mark Robichek. Both of these were famous video game players at the time Crystal was made and are still known by many. Other initials appear in the game, on the above-mentioned scoreboard. While many are made up, some stand for real people. FXL appears in the top 3 spots on a new, or newly reset, game scoreboard and he also appears at other places in the top 250 initials. MEC appears more than once also. This stands for Mark Cerny, a fellow designer at Atari. He is responsible for "Marble Madness".
Note : The formula for calculating the points given for the last gem bonus on a particular level and board number is 1000 + ((((level x 4) - 1) - (4 - board)) x 100).
Approximately 5,380 units were produced (~4,880 upright and ~500 cocktail).
A Crystal Castles units appears in the 1984 movie 'Gremlins'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warps : There's a 'continue option' warp on the first board. It won't take you any higher than level 8, though.
1) The first warp is behind the palace on the upper-right hand corner of the first board. Go there then jump. It'll take you to level 3.
2) The second warp : get the hat, run to an elevator, and at the back corner of the hidden ramp, jump before the hat expires. The warp always gives you four lives (not including the one you're on) and takes you to level 5.
3) The third warp is on the third screen of Level 5, titled "Crossroads." It is extremely easy to trigger; just move to the very upper left corner and jump. You will be transported to the first screen of Level 7, again with four lives to spare. There are no other warps.
* A Trick : If you jump at least 128 times in the front right corner of any maze, the next maze that is fully drawn from the beginning will have a string of the words ATARI stretched across the middle of the screen. It disappears on the next maze, unless you are playing a two-player game, in which case it can appear on two screens.
* Another Trick : On Level 5, Berthilda's Palace grab the hat and enter the large door where Berthilda is. Run over her for 3000 points, then head to the corner of the room (where Berthilda was) and jump. The initials FXL will appear in the lower-right hand corner of the screen, which stands for Franz Lanziger, one of the designers of Crystal Castles!
* This Trick Is Free : When the machine is in its demo mode, wait until the first stage appears. When Bentley gets killed, hold down BOTH jump buttons and the accounting screen, which shows customer play information, will appear.
* Secret Message : When you complete level 10, a special screen appears that says, I GIVE UP : YOU WIN YOU MUST BE _______________.
What goes in the blank depends on the number of lives you have left.
For 1 life, fill in AMAZINGLY GOOD;
For 2, RIDICULOUSLY GOOD;
For 3, FANTASTICALLY GOOD;
For 4, VERY GOOD;
For 5, AN EXPERT;
and for 6, A VIDEO WIZ.
* Time Bonus : For every four seconds of game play, you lose 1000 points. The amount of time bonus starts at 200,000, so you can figure that a 5 minute game will have a time bonus of 125,000. Also, for every life you lose, you lose at least 1000 time bonus points, so even though you can make up for your life as far as the life bonus, you still lose in time bonus.
- STAFF -
Program : Franz Lanzinger (FXL)
Hardware : Sam Ly
Project leader : Scott Fuller
Team leader : John Ray (RAY)
Graphics : Barbara Singh (BAS), Dave Ralston
Techs : Paul Mancuso, Gardner Crosby
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1984)
Atari XEGS
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
Atari ST (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
PC [CD-Rom] (2000, "Atari Arcade hits 2")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
- SOURCES -
Mark Alpiger (MDA), http://www.classicarcadegaming.com/games/cc/index.htm
$end
$info=crystal2,
$bio
Crystal Gal II Mahjong (c) 06/1986 Nichibutsu.
- SERIES -
1. Crystal Gal Mahjong (1986)
2. Crystal Gal II Mahjong -1986)
$end
$info=crystalg,
$bio
Crystal Gal Mahjong (c) 05/1986 Nichibutsu.
- SERIES -
1. Crystal Gal Mahjong (1986)
2. Crystal Gal II Mahjong (1986)
$end
$info=cubybop,
$bio
Cuby Bop (c) 1990 Hot-B.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a prototype.
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Skip Stages : Press Start (1 player side) while in the game to skip stages.
$end
$info=cuebrick,cuebrckj,
$bio
Cue Brick (c) 08/1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX903
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami Twin 16 hardware.
- STAFF -
Game planners : N. Toshiaki, K. Kunihiko
Game programmers : T. Tokusan, T. Koji
Sound programmer : K. Satoru
Graphic designers : M. Saruchan, Maruyakikun, Y. Oyajin, K. Caro
Sounf designers : N. Kazuo, O. Masanori
$end
$info=curvebal,
$bio
Curve Ball (c) 1984 Mylstar Electronics.
Game ID : GV-134
- STAFF -
Designed by : Bill Adams
Programmed by : Bill Adams, Jim Love
Video graphics by : Jeff Lee
Music by : Dave Zabriskie
Special sound effects by : Judi Clingman, Graig Beierwaltes
$end
$info=cutieq,
$bio
Cutie Q (c) 11/1979 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Joining Namco, Toru wanted to design pinball games. Gee Bee, Cutie Q and Bomb Bee were his arcade game hybrids. Toru would achieve later, greater fame by designing "Pac-Man".
- SERIES -
1. Gee Bee (1978)
2. Bomb Bee (1979)
3. Cutie Q (1979)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Toru Iwantani
$end
$info=cybattlr,
$bio
Cybattler (c) 04/1993 Jaleco.
Aliens are invading and the only hope is a robot warrior fitted with laser cannons and an ultra cool laser sword. So get ready to blast & slash lots of enemies in this exciting action game! Features excellent graphics & sound and fast gameplay that will put blisters on those trigger fingers!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-C system hardware.
- STAFF -
Director : Team m.word
Character designers : Nao, Takasan, Jun
Programmers : Kuma, Kikki, King
Composers : Pro, Masaaki.U, Tsugumi.Y
Sound effects : Pao
Sound programmer : Kikki
$end
$info=cybrcomm,
$bio
Cyber Commando (c) 1995 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco System 22 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Cyber Sled (1993)
2. Cyber Commando (1995)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe
$end
$info=cybrcycc,
$bio
Cyber Cycles (c) 1995 Namco.
A motorbike racing game featuring 2 courses; Greenhill : A high-speed track along the coastline and Neo Yokahoma : A futuristic technical course in an urban area at night.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco Super System 22 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Drive The NVR 150 RR SP : Push the 'Change View' button while selecting a circuit (Continue holding the button until the race begins). Meanwhile, at the vehicle selection screen highlight these motorcycles in order, pressing the brake pedal after each : Wild Hog, NVR 150 RR, Anthais, Wild Hog. Now highlight NVR 150 RR, pressing the brake pedal twice. The NVR 150 RR will be upgraded to the NVR 150 RR SP!
* Penguin Scooter : Enter one of these codes... If the bike is Black or Green : Hold 'Change View' button. At bike select, go to NK brake once, go to GP brake once, go to SP break x5, go to GP brake Once. If the bike is Red or Yellow : Hold 'Change View' button. At bike select, go to NK brake x3, go to NK = WildHog, GP = NVR, SF = Anthias
$end
$info=cybsled,
$bio
Cyber Sled (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco System 21 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Cyber Sled : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.10 - VICL-15024) on 21/01/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Cyber Sled (1993)
2. Cyber Commando (1995)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe
$end
$info=cyberlip,
$bio
Cyber-Lip (c) 11/1990 SNK.
Game ID : 0010
An action shooter for the Neo-Geo that seems quite inspired by the "Contra" games! Battle the evil androids and the hulking bosses in order to restore peace. Features nice graphics, simple shooting mechanics and a decent challenge.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Directors : Deru-Deru, Ousama
Programmer : Shochan
Sound : Tate Norio
F. Designers : Higashipon, Miss.Jra
B. Designers : Ok Goo!, Crazy Love
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=cyberbal,cyberba2,cyberbap,
$bio
Cyberball - Football in the 21st Century (c) 09/1988 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136064
Head to Head... Metal on Metal... It's a Fight to the Finish!! Cyberball is an extremely violent futuristic football game full of colliding metal and exploding shrapnel. Players select from over 100 offensive and defensive plays.
- SERIES -
1. Cyberball - Football in the 21st Century (1988)
2. Cyberball 2072 (1989)
3. Tournament Cyberball 2072 (1989)
- STAFF -
Programmer / Designer : John Salwitz
Artist / Designer : Davis A. Ralston
Physicist / Programmer : Paul kwinn
Hardware designer : Doug Snyder
Technician : Rob Rowe
Animators : Mark West, Will Noble, Deborah Short
Audio group : Brad Fuller, Hal Canon, Don Diekneite
Product manager : Jerry Momoda
Cabinet designer : Dave Coox
Cabinet graphics by Atari Visual Communications.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1989)
Nintendo Famicom (1991)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Commodore C64 (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1992)
$end
$info=cyberb2p,cyberb23,cyberb22,cyberb21,
$bio
Cyberball 2072 (c) 11/1989 Atari Games.
Cyberball has a new look this year, including : simplified play for beginners, new special challenge game, improved robot buy feature, new robot, new teams and 150 new plays (for a total of 250).
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : OP SYS 22AUG1989 17 :15 :27 / MAIN 23AUG1989 09 :55 :00
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : OP SYS 22AUG1989 17 :15 :27 / MAIN 01SEP1989 15 :00 :16
REVISION 3 :
* Build date : OP SYS 22AUG1989 17 :15 :27 / MAIN 12SEP1989 20 :31 :11
REVISION 4 :
* Build date : OP SYS 13OCT1989 14 :18 :50 / MAIN 13OCT1989 15 :34 :05
- SERIES -
1. Cyberball - Football in the 21st Century (1988)
2. Cyberball 2072 (1989)
3. Tournament Cyberball 2072 (1989)
- STAFF -
Programmer / Designer : John Salwitz
Artist / Designer : Davis A. Ralston
Physicist / Programmer : Paul kwinn
Hardware designer : Doug Snyder
Technician : Rob Rowe
Animators : Mark West, Will Noble, Deborah Short
Audio group : Brad Fuller, Hal Canon, Don Diekneite
Product manager : Jerry Momoda
Cabinet designer : Dave Coox
Cabinet graphics by Atari Visual Communications.
$end
$info=cybots,cybotsj,
$bio
Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness (c) 04/1995 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 10
A mecha-based fighter featuring 6 selectable pilots and 12 selectable mechs with intertwining storylines.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
All of the mechs in this game appeared originally in "Armored Warriors".
Devilot (on the S-008 Super-8) appear as a secret character in "Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo" and as a striker character in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
Jin also appears as a selectable fighter in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes", accompanied by the Blodia mech.
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Cyberbots Arcade Game Track - SRCL-3274, 3275) on 02/08/1995.
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version's 'Vs.' screen, a chapter title is displayed as well as the model number of each players' VA. The titles and model numbers are missing from the US version.
After a 1P vs 2P match in the Japanese version, the winning character speaks his (or her) victory quote and it is written on screen as well. In the US version, the victory quote is just written on screen (without the voice sample).
There is a POWEREDGEAR HIGHSCORE CAMPAIGN sequence after the staff credits on the Japanese version.
Devilotte's servants, Dr. Shutain and Jigoku Daishi, are renamed Xavier and Gary in the US version.
Gawaine's sword is called 'Magnablade' in the Japanese version. It is not referred to by name in the US version.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As S-008 Super-8 : After you choose your V.A. before the Vs screen do the following quickly Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Right, Attack 1, Up, Left, Down, Right, Attack 2.
* Play As P-10033 gaits : After you choose your V.A. before the Vs screen do the following quickly Attack 1, Attack 2, Boost, Weapon, Attack 1, Boost.
* Play As UVA-02 Helion : After you choose your V.A. before the Vs screen do the following quickly Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Boost, Weapon.
* Play As X-0 Warlock : After you choose your V.A. before the Vs screen do the following quickly Left, Attack 1, Up, Attack 2, Right, Boost, Down, Weapon.
- SERIES -
1. Armored Warriors (1994)
2. Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness (1995)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Shochan, Tobanjan, Tequila Saddy, Jun Keiba, Mucchi, T. Nakae[Daichan], 12Bw1B
Programmers : Kid, Stefano Komorini with T, Shaver, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Dress, Garamon, Mr. Kato
Princess Devilotte Do Dethsatan IX : Kozakura Etsuko
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=cyclshtg,
$bio
Cycle Shooting (c) 1986 Taito.
Game ID : A97
$end
$info=cyvern,
$bio
Cyvern - The Dragon Weapons (c) 1998 Kaneko.
Take control of three artificially enhanced elemental dragons and battle against tons of enemy airships and hulking bosses in this excellent overhead shooter. Features awesome graphics & sound effects as well as responsive controls and a high level of challenge.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
There is a 'Plus' upgrade for this game.
- UPDATES -
Cyvern Plus edition :
* You can modify each dragon with special abilities.
* There is a guage during boss fights showing how much energy the boss has left now.
* Multiple endings
* If you have certain items, some bosses will change into their 'true boss form'.
The technical director of Olympia, Livio Leante, had the biggest arcade in Milan, the 'Astragames'. It was situated in the centre of the city near the Dome. Astragames closed around mid 90s, while Olympia stopped cloning games mid 80s.
$end
$info=ddayjlc,
$bio
D-Day (c) 1984 Jaleco.
$end
$info=daitorid,
$bio
Dai Paitoride (c) 01/1996 Metro.
Solitaire mahjong game.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Great Tile Fortress'.
- SERIES -
1. Last Fortress - Paitoride (1994)
2. Paitoride II - Adauchi Gaiden (1994)
3. Dai Paitoride (1996)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=dairesya,
$bio
Dai Ressya Goutou (c) 04/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX560
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Great Train Robbery'.
Licensed to Kawakusu for Japanese distribution.
This game is known outside Japan as "Iron Horse".
This game runs on the "Double Dribble" hardware.
$end
$info=daisenpu,
$bio
Dai Senpuu (c) 1989 Taito.
Game ID : B87
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translate from Japanese 'Great Whirlwind'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Twin Hawk".
This game runs on the Taito X System hardware.
- UPDATES -
There are several differences between "Twin Hawk" and Dai Senpuu :
* Twin Hawk supports two simultaneous players.
* Dai Senpuu supports two players, but only one at a time. Because of this, it also supports Cocktail cabinets.
* In Twin Hawk, both planes are purple and pink for player 1 and 2 respectively.
* In Dai Senpuu, the planes are green for both players.
* In Twin Hawk, when you die, you continue the game at current position.
* In Dai Senpuu, when you die, you continue the game at predefined positions. This makes the game much more difficult to complete.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Osamu Oota
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine
$end
$info=dkgensan,dkgenm72,
$bio
Daiku no Gen-san - Beranmee Machi Soudouki (c) 1990 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mr. Gen The Carpenter - Bloody Fool Town Riot Chronicle'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Hammerin' Harry".
This game runs on the Irem M-84 system hardware (There is also an earlier version on the M-72 system hardware).
- SERIES -
1. Daiku no Gen-san - Beranmee Machi Soudouki (1990)
2. Ganbare Daiku no Gensan (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Hammerin' Harry - Ghost Building Company (1993, Nintendo Game Boy)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Hiyamuta (Gangy Hiya)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1991)
$end
$info=daimakai,
$bio
Daimakaimura (c) 1988 Capcom.
So much has happened since Arthur rescued Gunievere from the Goblin King and then left home to battle far away from home. Demons have now seized the kingdom and Arthur returns home only to watch the castle's lone survivor, his beloved Gunievere slain before his eyes by Lucifer himself! Now Arthur embarks once again in a one-man battle against the demonic dwellers of the night in order to save Gunievere's soul in this arcade classic. Features excellent gothic-style graphics & sound, improved control & a devilish challenge that will put pros to the test. Love never dies...
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Great Demon World village'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Ghouls'n Ghost".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Capcom 1 - D28B0011) on 11/01/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Makaimura (1985)
2. Daimakaimura (1988)
3. Chohmakaimura (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Tokuro Fujiwara, S. Yoshimoto, H. Yamamoto
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Great King'.
- STAFF -
Programmer : Tsutomu Tabata
Graphic designers : Undead Tama, Kata Chumuri, Numa
Composer : Sho
Sound driver : K. Zikil-Hide Ishibashi
Producer : Noriyuki Takasaki
Exective producer : Sakae Nakamura
$end
$info=daiskiss,
$bio
Daisu-Kiss (c) 1996 Konami.
Game ID : GX535
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game is a play of word between 'Daisuki' and 'Kisu' and means 'I'm crazy about Kisses' (the object of the game). The Japanese phonetics of Daisu : 'Da i su' means 'Dice' for the random concept of the game.
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
This game is one of the rare Japanese multi-mini games where you can find some questions based on the 'pokeberu quiz'. The 'pokeberu' is a way of speaking only with the pronunciation of the numbers and while playing with the various readings of the Japanese numbers. Example : 5963 reads as 'go kyu roku san' - Gokurousan is an expression employed by the Japanese police officers for feliciter of the accomplished labour.
$end
$info=dakkochn,
$bio
DakkoChan Jansoh (c) 1987 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Dakko-Chan's Mahjong Club'.
This game runs on the Sega System 2 hardware.
$end
$info=dankuga,
$bio
Dan-Ku-Ga (c) 12/1994 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
Dan-Ku-Ga is an updated prototype version of "Kaiser Knuckle".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- UPDATES -
This prototype is very different than Kaiser Knuckle :
* Before your game, you choose the difficulty level Normal, Professional, or Training.
* At the character selection screen : Kazuya, Lihua and Liza has been redesigned, all others has different costumes colors.
* Gonzales and Azteca are playable.
* The 5th opponent is Gonzales, the 9th opponent is Azteca and the 10th opponent is your Doppelganger.
* The CPU AI has been altered somewhat.
* You can backdash with all character.
* You don't select the first opponent in 1P vs. CPU mode.
* A medic comes out to check on the defeated opponent after the final round.
System engineers : Katsumi Kaneoka, Hironobu Suzuki
Designers : Kumi Mizobe, Takeshi Kobori
Mechanic engineer : Koichi Otsu
* CAST :
Kazuya : Kazuki Yao
Barts : Ryutaro Okiayu
Lihua : Saeko Shimazu
Liza : Aya Hisakawa
Gekkou : Hideo Ishikawa
J-McCoy : Kazunari Tanaka
Wulong : Yasushi Horibata
Marco : Ichiro Otowa
Boggy : Andrew Holms
Gonzales : Hisao Egawa
Azteca : Ryu Kuzu
General : Steve Yamashita
Narrator : Randy Sexton
$end
$info=danchih,
$bio
Danchi de Hanafuda (c) 1999 Altron.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tecmo for distribution.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hanafuda at the Apartments'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=danceyes,
$bio
Dancing Eyes (c) 08/1996 Namco.
A maze/puzzle type game featuring sexy 3-D anime style women. The aim of the game is to remove sections of the clothing by clearing blocks on the grid against a time limit and baddies that move along the grid lines. Once you complete the level you are given the chance to zoom in and watch the girl frolic.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco System 11 hardware.
One of the girls in the game wears a 'Soul Edge' t-shirt from Namco's 1995 game.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* See through mode : At the stage select screen press Up(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Right(x2), Up(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Right(x2).
- STAFF -
Concept and game designer : Masateru Umeda
Game coordinate : Kohji Kenjoh
Game programmer : Kyota Tanaka
Visual programmer : Kohji Yamaguchi
System programmer : Kiyoshi Minami
Art directors : Youichiro Komoriya, Satoshi Yamaguchi
Dangar - Ufo Robo is a sequel to "Terra Cresta" and a prequel to "Terra Force". Notice the same bosses and minibosses returning from "Terra Cresta" with minor changes, the formation and ship parts system returns again, the same enemies from "Terra Cresta" return, but now in a more robotic form. Some elements that will dominate in "Terra Force" are also here. Notice the underground warp holes and the mounted lasers that extend their length in the underground area.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Nichibutsu 1 - D28B0004) on 21/09/1988.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : SEP. 26 1986
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : DEC. 1 1986
- SERIES -
1. Moon Cresta (1980)
2. Terra Cresta (1985)
3. Terra Cresta II (NEC PC Engine)
4. Dangar - Ufo Robo (1986)
5. Terra Force (1987)
- STAFF -
Directed by : Shigeki Fujiwara
Software by : Vabi Vube
Hardware by : Isao Shiki
Designed by : K. Nakagawa
Music & Sound by : Kenji Yoshida
$end
$info=dangerz,
$bio
Danger Zone (c) 12/1986 Cinematronics.
- SERIES -
1. Danger Zone (1986)
2. Viper (1988)
$end
$info=ddungeon,
$bio
Dangerous Dungeons (c) 1992 East Coast Coin Company.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Kyle Hodgetts (K H)
$end
$info=dangseed,
$bio
Dangerous Seed (c) 12/1989 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Final Lap 2 : G.S.M. Namco 3 - PCCB-00040) on 21/09/1990.
- STAFF -
Game designers : S. Shimizu, Y. Shinozaki
Character designers : Y. Shinozaki, S. Sasaki, M. Fukuoka
Graphic designers : Y. Shinozaki, A. Usukura
Visual designers : Y. Shinozaki, S. Sasaki, M. Fukuoda, M. Ishida
Programmers : A. Sam, S. Shimizu
Music composer : Y. Nagumo
Director : H. Shima
Assistant director : S. Shimizu
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
$end
$info=dfeveron,
$bio
Dangun Feveron (c) 09/1998 Cave.
Game ID : CV01
Get your groove on! In this strange but addictive overhead shooter, you must do battle against hordes of enemy spaceships and giant motherships in order to rescue the hostages. Features colorful graphics & awesome special effects, an ultra-cool 70's style soundtrack, plenty of options to customize your very own space fighter and the tried & true gameplay from Atlus/Cave (which means LOTS of bullets to dodge!). Fans of excellent overhead shooters, as well as 70's music freaks should not miss on this party!
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Bullet Gun Feveron'.
Licensed to Nihon System for distribution.
This game is known outside Japan as "Fever SOS".
Scitron / Gamest released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dangun Feveron - SGCD-0004) on 04/12/1998.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Guest Character (From Uo Poko) : Insert a coin and press quickly Down, Up, Right, Left, Up, Down, Left, Right, Start
* Time Attack Mode : Insert a coin, hold A+B and press Start simultaneously.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Ryuichi Yabuki, Nanpei Misawa
$end
$info=indyheat,
$bio
Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat (c) 1991 Leland.
- TRIVIA -
Danny Sullivan was one of IndyCar Racing's most recogniseable personalities.
- STAFF -
Consultant : Danny Sullivan
Concept : John Rowe
Team leader : John Morgan
Managers : Medo Moreno & Dan Viescas
Software & Graphics : John Morgan, Dave Sullivan, Steve High
Sounds : Sam Powell & Michelle Simon
Diagnostics : Joe Kosic
Hardware : Alex McKay, Eric Henderson, George Fiock
Additional helps : Earl Stratton, Bruce Moore, Dave Scoot, Ellis Goodson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1991)
* Computers :
Atari ST (1992)
$end
$info=darius,dariusj,dariuso,dariuse,
$bio
Darius (c) 1986 Taito.
Game ID : A96
- TRIVIA -
The heroes' names in Darius series 'PROCO' and 'TIAT' backwards spell 'TAITO CORP'.
The first stage music is a remix of the "Metal Soldier Isaac II" intro music (1985).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Darius - PCCB-00093) on 21/08/1992.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- SERIES -
1. Darius (1986)
2. Darius II (1989)
3. Darius Twin (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Darius Force (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Darius Gaiden - Silver Hawk (1994)
4. G-Darius (1997)
5. G-Darius ver.2 (1997)
- STAFF -
Directed and produced by : Toshio Kohno
Game designers : Toshio Konho, Akira Fujita, Kazuya Mikata
Four selectable heroes scour dungeons and castles to defeat the evil monsters who would dare threaten the good people of their kingdom. Avoid the traps!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Gate of Doom".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dark Seal - PCCB-00048) on 15/12/1990.
- SERIES -
1. Dark Seal (1990)
2. Dark Seal II (1992)
- STAFF -
Game master : Yoshiyuki Urushibara
Main programmer : Naomi Susa
Main draphic designers : S. Noda, J. Matsuda, Yohiyuki Ishibiki
Programmers : Mentaiko, Tac. H, K. Miyazawa
Graphic designers : Masanori Tokoro, E. Kurihara, M. Ooe, S. Nagao, Kazumi Minagawa, K. Hashimoto, M. Inoshita, H. Fuziwara, T. Kitahara
Music composers : Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Tatsuya Kiuchi, Kenji Mori
Sound effects : Azusa Hara (AZUSA)
Hardware : Shingo Mitsui
Project leader : Mentaiko
$end
$info=darksel2,
$bio
Dark Seal II (c) 1992 Data East.
Game ID : MAS
Five legendary heroes must fight through the evil monsters in order to eradicate the evil presence from their kingdom. May the power be with you!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Wizard Fire".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dark Seal II : Data East Gamadelic - PCCB-00129) on 17/09/1993.
Music composers : Tom Sato, Mihoko Ando, Gamadelic
Hard : Shingo Mitsui, Masao
* CAST :
Knight : Greg Sullivan
Wizard : Susan Barger
Bard : Bill O'Neill
Dwarf : William Rooney
Elf : Chiwe Gordon
$end
$info=darktowr,
$bio
Dark Tower (c) 1992 The Game Room.
'How to rip', ask the programmer of this game :).
- TRIVIA -
Some sprite characters were ripped directly from Capcom's "Ghost 'n Goblins". The mummies are ripped out of "Black Tiger". Music and sfx are straight out of "Double Dragon" - exactly the same.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Kyle Hodgetts (K H)
$end
$info=darkwar,
$bio
Dark Warrior (c) 1981 Century Electronics.
$end
$info=dstlk,dstlka,dstlku,dstlkur1,
$bio
Darkstalkers - The Night Warriors (c) 07/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 05
Ten characters taken straight from horror films duke it out Street Fighter style, featuring two end bosses.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Vampire - The Night Warriors".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Vampire - The Night Warriors Arcade Game Track - SRCL-2969) on 07/09/1994.
A Darkstalkers unit appears in the 1995 movie 'The Net'.
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version :
* Jon Talbain is named 'Gallon'.
* Lord Raptor is named 'Zabel Zarock'.
* Rikuo is named 'Aulbath'.
* Huitzil is named 'Phobos'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Character Select In Attract Mode : In attract mode, when the computer is on the Character Select screen, it's possible to choose the characters with the 1p & 2p Start buttons.
* Alternate Costume Color : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen and press Start.
* Hidden Tune : Beat the game with one credit, after inputting your name hold Down+LK+MK until the end credits appear. If done correctly, you'll be listening to the secret ending tune.
Sasquatch, Bishamon, Anakaris, Victor, Narration : Kan Tokumaru
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996)
$end
$info=dharma,
$bio
Daruma Doujou (c) 04/1994 Metro.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994)
$end
$info=darwin,
$bio
Darwin 4078 (c) 03/1986 Data East.
- SERIES -
1. Darwin 4078 (1986)
2. SRD - Super Real Darwin (1987)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX2
$end
$info=ghostlop,
$bio
Dataeast's Ghostlop (c) 1996 Data East.
Game ID : 0228
- TRIVIA -
This is a very rare prototype, never officially released, for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS system.
$end
$info=powj,
$bio
Datsugoku - Prisoners of War (c) 08/1988 SNK.
Game ID : A7008 'DG'
After breaking free from your cell in the POW camp, you must fight your way through the entire enemy army using your fists and whatever weapons you can find on dead soldiers.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Escaped Prisoners'.
This game is known outside Japan as "P.O.W. - Prisoners of War".
Originally called 'Midnite Racer' when Midway acquired the right from Digital Games to create the game (01/1976). Midway released their final version 10 months after at the AMOA as 'Datsun 280 Zzzap'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Jay Fenton, Dave Nutting
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Bally Astrocade
$end
$info=dazzler,
$bio
Dazzler (c) 1982 Century Electronics.
$end
$info=ddcrew,
$bio
DD Crew (c) 1991 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 18 hardware.
$end
$info=deadang,
$bio
Dead Angle (c) 1988 Seibu Kaihatsu.
Armed only with your trusty Tommy gun, you must exterminate all the main gangster families in order to reach the main kingpin so you can save your girl. Beware, they are waiting for you and will not go down without putting up a fight in this challenging shooter.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Spain as "Gang Hunter".
- SERIES -
1. Empire City : 1931 (1986)
2. Dead Angle (1988)
- STAFF -
Producer : H. Hamada
Director : T.Wada
Hard Wear : ???
Programmers : T. Takano, K. Kondo, S. Mori, H. Tomita
Music : ???
Art : M. Matsuzawa, S. Nagasaki, T. Komazawa
$end
$info=deadconx,deadconj,
$bio
Dead Connection (c) 07/1992 Taito.
Game ID : D28
Mobsters & criminals own the streets. Law enforcement has taken a backseat against the criminal empire that overwhelms the city and innocent people turn up dead with each passing moment. Take control of four brave vigilantes and exterminate the criminals using their rules! Features excellent sound effects as well as fast & furious action with plenty of weapons & stuff to find!
Character designers : Zenchan Ishii, Ukkari Jiro, K A T, Masami Kikuchi, Masahiro Kato, Atsushi Ishikawa, Ryuichi Matsuse, Haruo Tomita, Yukio Ishikawa, A-Wave, V A P, Peacock
Project managers : Masaki Yagi (Ymot)
Hardware engineer : Jun Sawaki
Graphic designers : Rintaro Doi, Kyoko Umezu
Sound soft (Zuntata): Yagisita, Sousukun
Directors : Masaki Ogata, Ichiro Fujisue, Fujiwaran X
$end
$info=deadeye,
$bio
Dead Eye (c) 10/1978 Meadows Games.
$end
$info=doapp,
$bio
Dead or Alive ++ (c) 1998 Tecmo.
- TRIVIA -
Presented by Team Ninja (see 'Staff' section for more information).
"Dead or Alive" runs on the Sega Model 2 hardware. Dead or Alive ++ runs on a less powerful system based on the Sony Playstation. Consequentially, the backgrounds in this game are 2D while the Sega Model 2 game had 3D backgrounds.
Eight mythical creatures battle each other in this wrestling-style fighting game.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Mutant Fighter".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Death Brade : Data East Gamadelic - PCCB-00078) on 15/12/1991.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Wizard Solomon
Graphic designers : N. Morita, Matoba Tomomi, Kitapin Chie, W. Oguri, H. Fuziwara, Dragon Ishibiki, S. Kiyota, Ooe Marchan, K. Hashimoto
Game programmers : Min5 (P. Leader), W. Iida, Y. Matsumoto
Sound creators : Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Raika
Hard designer : S. Mitsui
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1991)
$end
$info=decathlt,
$bio
Decathlete (c) 1995 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn
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$info=thedeep,
$bio
The Deep (c) 1987 Woodplace.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Run Deep".
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
$end
$info=defence,
$bio
Defence Command (c) 1981 Outer Limits.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Defender".
$end
$info=redufo,
$bio
Defend the Terra Attack On The Red UFO (c) 03/1981.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Exodus".
$end
$info=defender,defendg,defendw,defndjeu,
$bio
Defender (c) 12/1980 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
Some bootlegs of this game are known as "Defence Command", "Defense Command" and "Tornado" (by Jeutel).
The macho man's game!! Defender was noted for its sound and visual effects and extremely hard gameplay. That didn't stop players from racking up millions of points on the game. Literally minutes from the opening of the AMOA Jarvis and his team were burning new ROMs for the display game due to the fact they plugged the first burn into the board backwards and fried them! Due to the intimidating controls, no one played the game and there were even rumors saying "Pac-Man" and Defender would bomb and "Rally X" would be the next hit. Not only did Defender have the most buttons to use during gameplay (It had 5 buttons, plus a joystick) but it was also the first game to have events occur outside of the players main screen.
Defender inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Defender' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
A Defender unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Terms of Endearment', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks' and in the 1983 movie 'Koyaanisqatsi - Life out of Balance'.
MB (Milton Bradley) released a boardgame based on this video game (same name) in 1983 : Win the most points by using your Defender ships to protect humanoids from waves of aliens. A set of chance cards will bring the different aliens (bombers, landers and humanoids) into play. Movement is determined with a spinner. Players can move their defenders and aliens.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* See Credits : To see the designers credits, do the following while in game play : Down, Reverse, 1P Start, Thrust, Reverse, 2P Start, Fire, Down, 1P Start, Thrust and Fire.
* The International Date Line : There are reverse lines for swarmers and mutants (aka the 'International Date Line'). If this line is between you and the type of enemy in question, they will travel the opposite direction around the planet to get you (I.e. they won't cross this line to get to you). If a mutant, say, is following you and you cross the mutant reverse line (to the left of the Big Mountain) it will suddenly reverse direction and go around the other way. The same is true for the swarmer reverse line (located approximately where your ship starts each wave). This doesn't affect swarmers that you are following behind. If you're on one side of the line and a pod is on the other and you shoot it open the swarmers will fly away from you and you can get in behind them immediately. The best use of these lines is where there are lots of swarmers and/or mutants that you don't want to hassle with. You stay near the line in question and go back and forth over it to keep the enemy in question on the other side of the planet. Especially useful in space and waves that get really hairy.
* Freeze!! : You can freeze a Defender machine by picking up all ten humans (on any wave, but Wave 1 is your greatest chance at success), stopping all forward motion of your ship, quieting the screen down (i.e. having no enemies moving around on it) and setting all the humans straight down quickly. This seems to work better were the terrain is very close to the bottom of the screen. Every thing will freeze, but you can still move your ship up and down. Thrusting will break the spell, so to speak. If you do pick a spot with shallow terrain, some humans will go thru the bottom of the screen and appear suspended in mid-air near the top. This trick is good during marathon games when you've reached Wave 256 and need a breather.
* Some top players begin each round by shooting their own men, except for one, which they pick up. This keeps mutants from developing, but it also means that the world explodes if you lose your last humanoid. It probably goes without saying that this can be considered an 'advanced' trick...
* When you get your last official guy before 1,000,000, every time you score, you'll get an extra man. The trick we used was to win 100+ ships between 990,000 and 1,000,000, thus fooling the game based on where score rolls over rather than where ships roll over. The version where you win 100+ ships has been tested, the version where you win 256+ ships never was because :
a) For every point scored in Defender from 990,000 to 999,975 you will win one extra ship and smart bomb.
b) If you suicide on something, including a shot but not including hyperspace (because dying from hyperspace awards no points), you will lose one ship, but also gain one (net effect on ships is zero) plus one smart bomb.
c) For winning n ships in Defender from 990,000 to 999,975, including suicides, you will have to wait n x 10,000 points after passing 1M before the game's accounting balances and it awards ships properly at 10,000 point intervals again. d. The score returns to zero every 1 million, meaning that if you had won 100 ships the machine would have to wait 1 million points to begin awarding ships again. However, since 1 million is equivalent to zero it awards them immediately at 1,010,000. -- or --
d) Being an 8-bit game, 255 ships is the maximum recognized. 256 ships/smart bombs is treated as zero. If you win exactly 256 ships during this period the machine will think you have won none and thus begin awarding ships immediately at 1,010,000.
* In either case, you get to keep your surplus ships and bombs and can have super long turns where you bomb 2 to 3 times per wave to get out of dangerous situations. It's possible on a real Defender machine to make the screen color inverted so that all the black space is white while you are playing. It will reset itself when you die and maybe by hyperspacing. Smartbomb flashes are cool when it's reversed. The trick, as I remember it, was to drop a credit in right when you die and the screen flashes white. Somehow the program gets distracted (non masked interrupt on coin drop?) and it the screen stays white.
- SERIES -
1. Defender (1980)
2. Stargate (1981)
3. Strikeforce (1991)
- STAFF -
Staff : Eugene Jarvis (DRJ), Sam Dicker (SAM), Larry DeMar (LED), Paul Dussault (PGD), (CRB), (MRS), Steve Ritchie (SSR), (TMH)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1981)
Atari 5200 (1982)
Entex AdventureVision (1982)
Atari XEGS
Colecovision (1983)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Mega Drive (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Saturn (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Nintendo 64 (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume I")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002)
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1982)
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
PC [MS-DOS] (1995, Williams Arcade Classics")
PC [Windows] (1996, Williams Arcade Classics")
Microtan 65
Apple II
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1982) released by Entex.
VFD handheld game (19??) released by Gakken : The screen is a little smaller than the Entex version.
Palm OS ("Midway Arcade Classic")
$end
$info=defcmnd,
$bio
Defense Command (c) 1980.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Defender".
$end
$info=deltrace,
$bio
Delta Race (c) 1981 Allied Leisure.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Omega Race".
$end
$info=demoderb,demoderm,
$bio
Demolition Derby (c) 1984 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
Demolition Derby came in a two-player upright cabinet and a four-player flat table that players stood around.
- STAFF -
Concept and design : Jeff Nauman, Brian Colin
$end
$info=demon,
$bio
Demon (c) 1982 Rock-ola.
- TRIVIA -
Demon was created on Cinematronics' vector hardware by Rock-Ola. The flickering is normal :)
$end
$info=demonwld,demonwl1,
$bio
Demon's World (c) 1990 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-016
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for Japanese distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Horror Story".
- UPDATES -
There are two versions of this game. One has a setting in the netherworld of the far east and features undead creatures of Asian lore while the other sets the game in the spooky Old West with appropriate ghosts and the like.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Toshiaki Tomisawa, Osamu Oota
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM (1993, "Horror Story")
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$info=demoneye,
$bio
Demoneye-X (c) 1981 Irem.
Fearsome Unknown Creatures Close In. Now, A New Terror Spreads Out Across The Universe !! The player moves his spaceship to the right and left with the control lever and fires missiles by pressing the Fire button. When the space demons are attacked they change their shapes and fire missiles. The player must avoid their attacks and retaliate with his own missiles. When all the small demons have been shot down and the super-demon is hit in the heart, the screen is cleared.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a rare prototype.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 - The Small Demons Change Their Shapes Three Times : The first demon shape (Demoneye-jr : 40 pts) turns into the second (Octoplus : 70 pts) and the second into the third (Octobomb : 100 pts) when they are shot. Care must be taken to prevent Octobomb ramming into the spaceship.
* Hint 2 - Bonus Chance for 3-Demon Formation : Sometimes Demoneye-jr and Octoplus change their color. If Octoplus are shot while their color is changing they will turn into a group of three Octobombs. If all these three demons are killed a bonus point is scored.
* Hint 3 - Aim At The Heart Of he Super-Demon : When all the small demons have been wiped out, a hole appears beneath the body of the Super-Demon (Demoneye X : 500 pts). This is the Super-Demon's weak point. If the player can shoot the Super-Demon in the heart he can destroy the creature.
* Hint 4 - 3-Eyes Demon King Appears : If the player succeds in a series of two games, a three-eyed demon king appears (Demoneye-King : 1500 pts). To destroy it, the player must hit its heart 3 times with his missiles.
$end
$info=denjinmk,
$bio
Denjin Makai (c) 1993 Banpresto.
- SERIES -
1. Denjin Makai (1993)
2. Ghost Chaser Densei (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Guardians / Denjin Makai II (1995)
$end
$info=dendeg,
$bio
Densha De Go! (c) 05/1997 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
The title translates from Japanese as 'Let's go by Train!'.
This game runs on the Taito JC System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Densha De Go! (1997)
2. Densha De Go! EX (1997)
3. Densha De Go! 2 (1998)
4. Densha De Go! 2 EX (1998)
5. Densha De Go! 3 (1999)
$end
$info=dendeg2,
$bio
Densha De Go! 2 (c) 03/1998 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
The title translates from Japanese as 'Let's go by Train! 2'.
This game runs on the Taito JC System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Densha De Go! (1997)
2. Densha De Go! EX (1997)
3. Densha De Go! 2 (1998)
4. Densha De Go! 2 EX (1998)
5. Densha De Go! 3 (1999)
$end
$info=dendeg2x,
$bio
Densha De Go! 2 EX (c) 1998 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
The title translates from Japanese as 'Let's go by Train! 2 EX'.
This game runs on the Taito JC System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Densha De Go! (1997)
2. Densha De Go! EX (1997)
3. Densha De Go! 2 (1998)
4. Densha De Go! 2 EX (1998)
5. Densha De Go! 3 (1999)
$end
$info=dendegx,
$bio
Densha De Go! EX (c) 1997 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
The title translates from Japanese as 'Let's go by Train! EX'.
Desert Gun was originally named 'Road Runner'. The name was changed when Midway merged with Bally who had a game by the same title.
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$info=desertwr,
$bio
Desert War (c) 1995 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Wangan Sensou".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
- STAFF -
Sound : Manabu Namiki
$end
$info=desterth,
$bio
Destination Earth (c) 1979.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Lunar Rescue".
$end
$info=destroyr,
$bio
Destroyer (c) 10/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 030131-030136
- TRIVIA -
Atari Destroyer was a unique 1 player experience. With a combination of realistic controls, sound effects and the use of 3D cardboard graphics overlaying the monitor the game gave the player a feel of playing a realistic sea battle game. With sonar and explosion sounds from the left and right speakers the game had a fully immersed experience for 1977.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmend by : Mike Albaugh
$end
$info=detatwin,
$bio
Detana!! Twin Bee (c) 1991 Konami.
The planet Meru is on the attack by the Iva forces. A plea for help has reached Twinbee and you must guide him through a perilous jouney through a colorful world fighting to restore peace. Features colorful anime-style graphics, lots of power-ups and a fun challenge.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'It's Here!! Twin Bee'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Bells & Whistles".
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Detana!! TwinBee : Konami Kukeiha Club - KICA-7503) on 05/06/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Twin Bee (1985)
2. Detana!! Twin Bee (1991)
3. Twin Bee Yahhoo! Fushigi no Kuni de Oo-Abare!! (1995)
- STAFF -
Director : M. Ohsawa
Programmer : T. Shimomura
Designers : R. Shogaki, H. Ashida, K. Ishimoto
Animation : Shuzilow. Ha
Sound designers : H. Maezawa, Michiru Yamane, Masae Nakashima
Engineer : H. Matsuura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1992)
Sega Saturn
Sony PlayStation ("Detana Twin Bee Yahhoo! Deluxe Pack")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1991)
$end
$info=devstors,devstor2,devstor3,
$bio
Devastators (c) 09/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX890
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Garuka".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
The portrait of the hero in the titlescreen proves that he is clearly a parody of Sylvester Stallone in 'Rambo'.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version V
REVISION 2 :
* Software version X
REVISION 3 :
* Software version Z
$end
$info=devilfsh,devilfsg,
$bio
Devil Fish (c) 06/1982 Artic Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
A bootleg of this game was released in 1984 by Vision on the "Galaxian" hardware.
$end
$info=devilw,
$bio
Devil World (c) 10/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX687
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Dark Adventure" and in Japan as "Majuu no Ohkoku".
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Die Hard Arcade
2. Dynamite Deka II (Sega Dreamcast - 1999)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=dietgo,dietgoa,dietgoe,
$bio
Diet Go Go (c) 1992 Data East.
A platform game where two teenagers run around fighting against various monsters. A few shots fattens the monsters so they can be kicked around. Also, various items fall, including food which fattens the kids with expected results, and Diet Sodas, which burns off the fat.
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$info=digdug,digdugat,digduga1,digdugb,
$bio
Dig Dug (c) 04/1982 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Atari (05/1982). Approximately 12,200 units were produced by Atari.
This game runs on the "Galaga" hardware.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Zig Zag".
Another bootleg running on the "Galaxian" hardware was made by LAX as "Zigzag".
Introduced in 1982, Dig Dug was a shining addition to the golden age of video games. Dig Dug's charming world and innovative game play made it an instant classic.
* A place in video game history : During the golden age of video games we saw a lot of novel approaches to gaming, said Chris Lindsey, director of the National Video Game and Coin-Op Museum in St. Louis. "Tempest", for instance, required things of its players that we'd never seen in a video game before. You had to learn a whole new set of skills to further the game experience. Dig Dug is another game that provided a novel approach. The types of movement you had to learn, the skills you had to develop, were like none other up until that point. And this game play was combined with a really engaging subject matter, which was this guy, Dig Dug, who digs around underground after subterranean monsters, and who explodes them with a really bizarre weapon, an air pump! There was just this string of interesting, engaging things for the viewer to look at and experience while dealing with this new type of game. It really captured, and still captures, the imagination. The sounds in Dig Dug are also really distinctive. When people hear that music start to play here at the museum, they'll laugh with recognition. It's quite funny watching people play that game.
* The great 25-cent escape : Lindsey enjoys seeing visitors to his museum discover a video game that rekindles memories from earlier years.
"They'll say, 'Wow, I used to be great at this!' And then they'll adopt their old game-playing position -- which seems to vary almost randomly from person to person," Lindsey said. "They drop a token in, start rolling, and then they will lose all sense of time and space, becoming completely immersed in the game. Often they'll start laughing. I had a guy yesterday who was so funny. He came in and had obviously played these video games quite a bit in years past, like many of us did. He wandered around the museum, going from game to game, and he just laughed hysterically as he remembered all the little details of each game that he had spent so much time on, so long ago."
* Namco notes After the release of Dig Dug in 1982, Namco engineers went to arcades to watch their new game being played. They noticed that "there were two completely separate groups of people. One group enjoyed blowing the enemy up with the pump. The other group enjoyed beating the enemy by dropping rocks on them".
Dig Dug was NOT the first game that Atari licensed from Namco, as is common belief. That honor goes to F-1, the '3D' racing game that projected a race track on a screen using a rolling film. Nobody in Atari coin-op liked Dig Dug except for Brian McGhie, now with Starpath. It was McGhie who added the finishing touches to Dig Dug.
A Dig Dug unit appears in 1983 min movie 'WarGames'.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Video Game Music - YLC-20003) on 25/04/1984.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Best Of Video Game Music - 32XA-66) on 25/04/1986.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- UPDATES -
The background graphics are slightly different in the Atari version, the earth is less regular.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep B1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Up(x6), Right(x3), Down(x4), Left(x8).
3) '(c) 1982 NAMCO LTD.' will appear on the screen.
* Dig Dug Bug : Get either a Pooka or Fygar right on your tail, then pump him up but not so much that he explodes. Do this right near a rock--be warned that this is rather tricky. The idea is to loosen the rock when the enemy is almost fully inflated, get out of the way, then do a quick reverse and finish off the enemy at exactly the same time as he is crushed by the rock (avoiding the rock yourself, of course). This will confuse the game and all enemies on the current level will disappear leaving you to aimlessly dig tunnels through the dirt. You will not progress to the next level until you drop another rock.
* Hint : If you want to be extra greedy and get more points, eat all the dirt on the level. Leave only two enemies (because they will speed up, and three is too hard to handle). You don't need to eat every little bit of dirt (you can leave long passageways to slow down the enemies). Also leave only pookas, since the fygars can burn you through the dirt.
- SERIES -
1. Dig Dug (1982)
2. Dig Dug II (1985)
- STAFF -
Music by : Yuriko Keino
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Mattel Intellivision (1987)
Atari 7800 (1984)
Nintendo Game Boy (1992)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
Nintendo 64 (1999, "Namco Museum 64")
Sega Dreamcast (1999, "Namco Museum")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2001, "Namco Museum")
Nintendo GameCube (2002, "Namco Museum")
Microsoft XBOX (2002, "Namco Museum")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1982)
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
MSX (1984)
Sharp X68000 (1995)
Commodore C64
Apple II
* Others :
VFD handheld game (19??) released by Gakken.
Arcade (1996, "Namco Classics Collection Vol.2")
Appears on the Namco Classics TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific. (2003)
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$info=digdug2,digdug2o,
$bio
Dig Dug II (c) 03/1985 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Pac-Man" hardware but uses a newer video board wich supports scrolling.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg (works on the new version only, old version doesn't have it) :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Select sound 1B.
3) Press the service switch to display the grid and enter the following sequence : Down(x2), Right, Left(x2), Down(x2), Left(x3), Up(x2).
4)Press the service switch again. Some music will play and 'DIGDUGII (c) 1985 NAMCO LTD.' will be slowly drawn on the screen.
* Pause/Resume : When the 'freeze' dip switch is on, at the beginning of the game select starting level with joystick Up/Down, then press button2. During the game, press Start to pause/resume.
- SERIES -
1. Dig Dug (1982)
2. Dig Dug II (1985)
- STAFF -
Music by : Junko Ozawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
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$info=digger,
$bio
Digger (c) 06/1980 Gremlin / Sega.
Game ID : 684-691
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
- STAFF -
Written by : David L. Evans
$end
$info=dimahoo,
$bio
Dimahoo (c) 01/2000 Eighting / Raizing.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 31
In this impressive blend of an overhead shooter with RPG characteristics, you must help a group of mystic bounty hunters save the earth against the evil Gobligan Underground Empire. Features excellent 2-D graphics and sound, awesome character & enemy artwork designs, a level-up and elemental-based weapon system and LOTS of hidden items!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Capcom for distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Great Mahou Daisakusen".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Miyamoto the Dragon has appeared in previous Eighting games such as "Mahou Daisakusen", "Shippu Mahou Daisakusen - Kingdom-Grandprix" as a selectable character and as a secret character in "Armed Police Batrider.".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Characters : Insert a coin and press Up(x2), Left, Down(x2), Right, A, B, A, B, A, Start. Four new planes are now selectable.
Dingo (c) 1983 A.C.G. (Ashby Computers and Graphics)
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Jaleco.
Manufacturers Ashby Computers and Graphics Ltd were better known in the 1980s as 'Ultimate Play The Game', one of the best UK software houses of the time - these days known as 'Rare', a subsidary of Microsoft. At the time the majority of their work was for the Z80-based Sinclair Spectrum, so it's not suprising to see that Dingo is similarly Z80-based. The font used in Dingo is the same font used in their Spectrum game of the same year, Atic Atac, and the Copyright symbol displayed on screen is copied directly from the standard Spectrum font.
- STAFF -
Christopher Stamper, John Lathbury, Timothy Stamper, Carole Ward
$end
$info=dinorex,dinorexu,dinorexj,
$bio
Dino Rex (c) 11/1992 Taito.
Game ID : D39
Six selectable dinosaurs do battle for their caveman masters!
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dirtfox - PCCB-00013) on 21/11/1989.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe
$end
$info=otatidai,
$bio
Disco Mahjong - Otachidai no Okite (c) 01/1995 Sphinx.
A mahjong game with a nightclub theme.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Disco Mahjong - Law of the Stage'.
$end
$info=disco,discof,
$bio
Disco No.1 (c) 1982 Data East.
$end
$info=dotron,dotrone,dotrona,
$bio
Discs of Tron (c) 03/1983 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
Discs of Tron was originally designed to be a part of the original "Tron" coin-op, but was cut out at the end and set aside for refinement and release as a stand-alone coin-op in its own right.
- UPDATES -
Upright version 1 :
* First release.
Environmental version :
* Additional PCB boards including sound, speech and light sequencer boards and relays.
* Different EPROM data for video & CPU.
Upright version 2 :
* Added points displaying for 'derezing a disc 2000' on the attract mode.
* Some changes on sound and input menu in Test mode.
- SERIES -
1. Tron (1982)
2. Discs of Tron (1983)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : John Pasierb, Bill Adams, George Gomez, Atish Ghosh, Earl Vickers
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (19??)
$end
$info=diverboy,
$bio
Diverboy (c) 1992 Electronic Devices.
$end
$info=djboy,
$bio
DJ Boy (c) 1989 Kaneko.
A funny roller-skating beat-em-up game. You must recover DJ's stolen boom box through five different neighborhoods. Collect the musical notes that appear from the defeated baddies to earn stars, which when accumulated, earn extra lives.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The game features the voice of American DJ 'Wolfman Jack' (real name : Robert Weston Smith) who died in 1995.
- SERIES -
1. DJ Boy (1989)
2. B.Rap Boys (1992)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Megadrive (1990)
$end
$info=dorunrun,dorunru2,dorunruc,
$bio
Do! Run Run (c) 1984 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Super Pierrot".
- UPDATES -
The maze graphics are slightly different than the Japanese version.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : Try to make concentric circle patterns from the outermost edge in, 'eating' the outermost cherries, dots or whatever each time. This will allow you to get a ton of pineapples, which score the most, and will get you a good score in early stages before it gets difficult.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Do! (1982)
2. Mr. Do's Castle (1983)
3. Mr. Do's Wild Ride (1984)
4. Do! Run Run (1984)
5. Neo Mr. Do! (1996)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST
$end
$info=dockman,
$bio
Dock Man (c) 1982 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Port Man".
$end
$info=dodgem,
$bio
Dodgem (c) 1979 Zaccaria.
$end
$info=ddonpach,ddonpchj,
$bio
DoDonPachi (c) 1997 Atlus / Cave.
Game ID : ATC03D2
- TRIVIA -
Angry Chief Hornet (literally), 'DonPachi' is also Japanese onomatopoiea for the firing of guns...
Scitron / Gamest released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (DoDonPachi, ESP Ra.de. Soundtrack - SGCD-00002) on 06/11/1998.
- SERIES -
1. DonPachi (1995)
2. DoDonPachi (1997)
3. DoDonPachi II - Bee Storm (2001)
4. DoDonpachi Dai-Ou-Jou (2002)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
Sony PlayStation (1998)
$end
$info=ddp2,
$bio
DoDonPachi II - Bee Storm (c) 2001 IGS.
- SERIES -
1. DonPachi (1995)
2. DoDonPachi (1997)
3. DoDonPachi II - Bee Storm (2001)
4. DoDonpachi Dai-Ou-Jou (2002)
$end
$info=dogfight,
$bio
Dog Fight (c) 1983 Thunderbolt.
$end
$info=dogpatch,
$bio
Dog Patch (c) 09/1978 Midway.
Game ID : 644
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Bally Astrocade
$end
$info=dogfgtj,
$bio
Dog-Fight - Batten O'Hara no Sucharaka Kuuchuu-sen (c) 1984 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0011
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'O'Hara's Cross in Irresponsible Distress'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Acrobatic Dog-Fight".
- STAFF -
R. Hagiwara, Miyuki. Ohashi, Kaori. Ohta, Naritaka Nishimura, Kyoichi. Hara
$end
$info=dogosoke,dogosokj,
$bio
Dogosoken (c) 1986 SNK.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Angry Roar Sphere'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Victory Road".
- SERIES -
1. Ikari (1986)
2. Dogosoken (1986)
3. Ikari III - The Rescue (1989)
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988, "Ikari 2 - Dogosoken")
$end
$info=dogyuun,
$bio
Dogyuun (c) 10/1992 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-022
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Unite Trading for Korea, to Charterfield for Hong Kong and South East Asia, to Atari Games for USA and to Taito corp. for Japan.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as "Bang!" (an onomatopeia for gunshot).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
A baseball game played using a deck of random cards.
Interesting design.
- TRIVIA -
Based on Mizushima Shinji's baseball manga 'Dokaben'.
- SERIES -
1. Dokaben - Visual Card Game (1989)
2. Dokaben 2
$end
$info=domino,
$bio
Domino Man (c) 12/1982 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 2 hardware.
The main character in the game (as well as the bartender in "Tapper" and one of the lumberjacks in "Timber") is based on a Marvin Glass employee named Mike Ferris who had the same mustache and bald head and wore a red T-shirt all the time.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Marvin Glass
Programmed by : Richard, Elaine Ditton
Graphics by : Scott Morrison
$end
$info=dominos,
$bio
Dominos (c) 01/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 007305
- TRIVIA -
A Dominos unit appears in the 1978 movie 'Jaws 2'.
$end
$info=dommy,
$bio
Dommy (c) 1983 Technos.
$end
$info=ddenlovr,
$bio
Don Den Lover Vol. 1 (c) 1996 Dynax.
Game ID : '113'
$end
$info=dondenmj,
$bio
Don Den Mahjong (c) 10/1986 Dyna Electronics.
Game ID : 03
A [BET] style mahjong game where the more you bet, the more the ladies strip.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=dondokod,dondokdu,dondokdj,
$bio
Don Doko Don (c) 07/1989 Taito.
Game ID : B95
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Don Doko Don - PCCB-00008) on 21/10/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Teddy Bear Cheat : In the demo mode during the attract mode (not the tutorial), press 3 times the attack button and a cute picture of a bear will appear in the left bottom of the screen.
How high can you get? Donkey Kong has kidnapped Mario's girlfriend! In this action-packed rescue adventure, you move Mario the carpenter through incredible dangers to save her.
- TRIVIA -
Donkey Kong was the first game featuring objects to jump over. It was also the first multi-playfield game.
Note : Mario isn't 'Mario' just yet; Donkey Kong features the hero 'Jumpman'. Mario received his final name just in time for "Donkey Kong Jr". Nintendo of America President Minoru Arakawa named Mario after the landlord of NOA's office building, Mario Segali. Mario's famous outfit is a result of early limitations on technology. There weren't enough pixels to animate Mario's hair, so he was given a hat. His overalls were made blue to distinguish them from his red sleeves. The Designer gave Mario a mustache to help distinguish were his nose ended and mouth began.
Donkey Kong inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Do The Donkey Kong' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
A Donkey Kong unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1984 movie 'Gremlins' and in the 1985 movie 'The Heavenly Kid'.
MB (Milton Bradley) released a boardgame based on this video game (same name) in 1982 : Save the girl and avoid the barrels as the video game.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version have the board in the logical order 1-2-3-4, while in the US version they changed it to 1-4-1-3-4-1-2-3-4.
In the older versions of the game you can stay at the top of a ladder and a barrel will never come down the ladder to hit you. They later changed it so that a barrel comes down most of the time.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Point Trick : In the 'rivet/girder' stage, when you make Donkey Kong fall, stand right next to Donkey Kong and jump. Each jump yields 100 points. However, the timer is going down faster, so there is really no advantage to this method, as your point bonus is going down faster than your score is.
* Fireball Escape : In the 'rivet' stage, if you are standing at the edge of the screen and are about to be hit by a fireball, jump off the edge of the screen. You will get bounced back by the invisible border, and land back on the platform. If you were lucky, the fireball may have moved away.
* A Trick (This trick works only with the Japanese version of Donkey Kong) : On the 'barrel' levels, you can stay on a ladder without worrying about the barrels coming down and hitting you. Just make sure that Mario's hand is touching the top of the girder (so that it looks like the barrels are rolling over his hand). As long as you're in this position, no barrel will ever come down your ladder.
- SERIES -
1. Donkey Kong (1981)
2. Donkey Kong Junior (1982)
3. Donkey Kong 3 (1983)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Shigeru Miyamoto
Programmed by : Gunpei Yokoi
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 7800 (1988)
Nintendo Game Boy (1994)
Nintendo Famicom
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2004, Famicom Mini Series)
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Atari 800 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum ("Kong")
MSX
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1982) released by Coleco.
LCD handheld game (Game&Watch) released by Nintendo : Double screen
$end
$info=dkong3,dkong3j,dkong3b,
$bio
Donkey Kong 3 (c) 10/1983 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg was made by Kazutome in 1984 on the "Donkey Kong Junior" hardware!
- SERIES -
1. Donkey Kong (1981)
2. Donkey Kong Junior (1982)
3. Donkey Kong 3 (1983)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Shigeru Miyamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1984)
$end
$info=dkongjrj,dkongjrm,dkongjrb,
$bio
Donkey Kong Jr. (c) 08/1982 Nintendo.
Save Your Papa! "Donkey Kong" is back. Only this time the vengeful Mario is holding DK prisoner. Luckily DK has a son, Junior, who will try to rescue Papa. To free his dad, Junior must make his way through a dark and treacherous jungle. Racing against time, the little fellow climbs and swings from vines, while avoiding the horrible Snap jaws.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Donkey Kong Junior".
The song that is played before the play is Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor'.
- UPDATES -
The Donkey Kong Jr. boards (Japan & "Moon Cresta" Hardware) allow you to enter a name up to twelve letters.
The Donkey Kong Junior boards (US) only allow you up to three letters.
On the bootleg version, the name on highscore table are different.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Slow Down : This trick is not really usefull but it has a comical effect. On the first level, climb to the top of the two vines at the far right edge of the screen. Then, with one hand on each vine, push up against the top of the screen and hold the joystick forward. All of the action on the screen will slow to snails pace until you release the joystick.
* Infinite Play : This trick allows player 1 to earn an infinite number of extra turns, at the expense of player 2's game. Player 1 just plays a normal game but each time player 2 has a turn he must perform a trick that costs him that turn and earns each player an extra turn. If player 2 can do the trick every time, player 1 will always have extra turns to play with and player 2 will always have at least one turn left to perform the trick the next time around. At the beginning of the first level, Junior appears on a platform in the lower left corner of the screen, as shown above. Walk to the right edge of this platform, and move as far right as possible without falling off. Only Junior's heel should still be on the platform. Wait at the edge of the platform and watch for a blue Snapjaw to come down the first vine to the right. As soon as the Snapjaw leaves the end of the vine to fall in the water, jump toward him. You should hit the Snap jaw at the same time it hits the water. If you timed your jump correctly, your turn will be over but both players will be awarded an extra turn. You can then play normally (as player 1) until player 2's turn comes up again and you must repeat the trick.
- SERIES -
1. Donkey Kong (1981)
2. Donkey Kong Jr. (1982)
3. Donkey Kong 3 (1983)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Shigeru Miyamoto, Masao Yamamoto, Kenji Nishizawa, Masayoshi.O, H. Hoshino
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Atari 7800 (1988)
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
* Others :
LCD tabletop game (1983) released by Coleco : This is a color LCD game (color accomplished with a color plastic overlay on the LCD), and is back-lit by an external light source (room light, sun, etc). It can't be played in the dark like the VFD games.
LCD tabletop game released by Nintendo (Game&Watch).
$end
$info=dkongjr,dkngjnrb,dkngjnrj,
$bio
Donkey Kong Junior (c) 08/1982 Nintendo.
Save Your Papa! "Donkey Kong" is back. Only this time the vengeful Mario is holding DK prisoner. Luckily DK has a son, Junior, who will try to rescue Papa. To free his dad, Junior must make his way through a dark and treacherous jungle. Racing against time, the little fellow climbs and swings from vines, while avoiding the horrible Snap jaws.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Donkey Kong Jr.".
The song that is played before the play is Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor'.
- UPDATES -
The Donkey Kong Jr. boards (Japan & "Moon Cresta" Hardware) allow you to enter a name up to twelve letters.
The Donkey Kong Junior boards (US) only allow you up to three letters.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Slow Down : This trick is not really usefull but it has a comical effect. On the first level, climb to the top of the two vines at the far right edge of the screen. Then, with one hand on each vine, push up against the top of the screen and hold the joystick forward. All of the action on the screen will slow to snails pace until you release the joystick.
* Infinite Play : This trick allows player 1 to earn an infinite number of extra turns, at the expense of player 2's game. Player 1 just plays a normal game but each time player 2 has a turn he must perform a trick that costs him that turn and earns each player an extra turn. If player 2 can do the trick every time, player 1 will always have extra turns to play with and player 2 will always have at least one turn left to perform the trick the next time around. At the beginning of the first level, Junior appears on a platform in the lower left corner of the screen, as shown above. Walk to the right edge of this platform, and move as far right as possible without falling off. Only Junior's heel should still be on the platform. Wait at the edge of the platform and watch for a blue Snapjaw to come down the first vine to the right. As soon as the Snapjaw leaves the end of the vine to fall in the water, jump toward him. You should hit the Snap jaw at the same time it hits the water. If you timed your jump correctly, your turn will be over but both players will be awarded an extra turn. You can then play normally (as player 1) until player 2's turn comes up again and you must repeat the trick.
- SERIES -
1. Donkey Kong (1981)
2. Donkey Kong Junior (1982)
3. Donkey Kong 3 (1983)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Shigeru Miyamoto, Masao Yamamoto, Kenji Nishizawa, Masayoshi.O, H. Hoshino.
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=donpachi,donpachk,donpachj,
$bio
DonPachi (c) 11/1995 Atlus / Cave.
Game ID : ATC01DP
- TRIVIA -
Chief Hornet (literally), 'DonPachi' is also Japanese onomatopoiea for the firing of guns...
- SERIES -
1. DonPachi (1995)
2. DoDonPachi (1997)
3. DoDonPachi II - Bee Storm (2001)
4. DoDonpachi Dai-Ou-Jou (2002)
- STAFF -
Producer : Kenichi Takano
Programmers : Tuneki Ikeda, T. Tomizawa, H. Uchida, Ryuichi Yabuki
Graphic designers : A. Aburatani, K. Asaba, J. Fujisaku, R. Nitta, Naoki Ogihara
Sound : Ryuichi Yabuki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996)
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=dorachan,
$bio
Dorachan (c) 1980 Craul Denshi.
$end
$info=dorodon,dorodon2,
$bio
Dorodon (c) 1982 Falcon.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=dotrikun,dotriku2,
$bio
Dottori Kun (c) 1990 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This is a game that Sega used to test the hardware, it was developing during the late 1980s through the early 1990s. It's a very small board (about 10cm x 10cm). It was never fully developed or intended to be released to the public.
- UPDATES -
There is a new version and an old version. The old version has a white background and all sprites are in black, the new version reverses that.
$end
$info=dblaxle,
$bio
Double Axle (c) 09/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C78
Monster Truck racing game.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Power Wheels".
This game runs on the Taito Z System hardware.
$end
$info=dcheese,
$bio
Double Cheese (c) 1993 HAR.
$end
$info=ddragon,ddragonb,ddragonu,ddragonw,
$bio
Double Dragon (c) 08/1987 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0021
The defining beat-'em-up, featuring Billy and Jimmy Lee as they beat through gang members in order to save Marion from the machinegun-toting Shadow Boss!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution in America and Europe (07/1987).
One of the most infamous arcade titles of the mid-1980's, Double Dragon popularized a new genre of action games known as the 'side-scrolling beat-em up'. The game was such a huge hit, that when the home version finally came out, the game box advertised, 'You'll never have to stand in line to play Double Dragon again!'
The character names are loosely derived from the Bruce Lee film, 'Enter the Dragon'.
On Stage 1, on the wall, above the second ladder of the stage, is a red billboard that says 'Kunio-kun' with a man in white. This is a reference to a character from Technos' Kunio-kun franchise games such as "Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun" (US "Renegade"), "Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu" (US "Super Dodge Ball") and the NES classic "Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari" (US "River City Ransom").
Apollon Music released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Original Sound of Double Dragon - KHY1026) in cassette format on 02/1988.
A Double Dragon unit appears in the 1994 movie 'Double Dragon'.
Tiger Electronics released a boardgame based on this video game (same name) in 1989 : The winner is the first player to successfully fight his or her way around the game board to Jimmy's Hideout to rescue Marian. You will pass through the slum section, the industrial section, the forest section and the hideout section on the rocky road to victory.
- UPDATES -
The original Japanese version by Technos has a different storyline than the one used by Taito in the international version.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Here's How To Get Infinite Points In Double Dragon : Level One, one player grabs the whip when it comes out. The other player relieves the enemy who walks out with a bat of that bat. But he does NOT kill that enemy. Continue moving on until you're at the end of stage one. At this point the player WITHOUT the whip grabs the now batless enemy. The other player finishes the stage. Note that when the boss man is dead, the clock stops running down. Then the player tortures the batless one with the whip. 200 points per pop, and the enemy will NEVER die. Switch to non-whip attack to kill him, and resume normal play.
* To easily get through the whole game, use the following strategy. When an opponent is coming towards you from one direction, face the opposite direction. When the enemy is at arm's length, do an elbow smash. The enemy will go flying forward. While the opponent is still on the ground, face away from him/her and repeat the process. Now, you can defeat enemies without them attacking. This strategy also works for bosses.
* Ghost Player : Notice that player one gets all the points for certain weapons. Notably the barrel, which is important because it is reusable. Should player one die, while player two is still alive, player one continues to get points for the barrel. If this gets him over the extra-man mark, he gets a ghost player, which is limited in the kinds of things he can do.
* At the end of some levels you can throw your weapons onto the next stage. Normally you discard them, but you can cheat. This works well on level 1, for instance. When at the end of the level, just after you kill the boss, move to the extreme right of the level, as far as it will scroll. Jump up just as the level ends and scrolls to the next one, if you time it right you will let go of your weapon in mid air and it will fall onto the next stage where you can just about pick it up at the very left of the screen!
- SERIES -
1. Double Dragon (1987)
2. Double Dragon II - The Revenge (1988)
3. Double Dragon 3 - The Rosetta Stone (1991)
4. Super Double Dragon (1992, US/EU Super Nintendo) / Return of Double Dragon (1992, JP Super Famicom)
LCD handheld game (1989) released by Tiger Electronics : You have 3 lives to save Marian in 4 missions of increasing difficulty.
$end
$info=doubledr,
$bio
Double Dragon (c) 02/1995 Technos.
Game ID : 0082
Ten Double Dragon alumni, including the inflatable Abobo, do battle with each other to earn the right to face Shuko, the end boss. Lots of things to destroy in the background!
- TRIVIA -
Double Dragon was Techno's first game for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware. This game was based on the movie 'Double Dragon', which was, in turn, based on the 'Double Dragon series' of games.
The game features a combo counter like many fighting games, however this one is not always very accurate since it registers Cheng Fu's multi-hit rush combo super move (Forward Dragon Punch motion + two buttons) as a single hit! :P. The original Double Dragon title can be seen in the large white boat on Cheng Fu's stage!
The weirdest fact about this game is that some characters have changed WAY too much from their original concepts, this applies to two characters in particular : One of these is Marian (the famed damsel in distress in the series) is now one of the deadliest fighters in the game; the other one being Duke, the original game's final boss has apparently decided to play fair by ditching the machine gun & his beard and has become quite a powerful martial artist (not to mention that he looks a lot younger in this game).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Duke / As King Shuko : Go to the character selection screen and put the cursor on Billy, then Marian, then Chung Fu, then Jimmy for *3* seconds each. If done correctly you will hear the word hear 'Bingo!'.
* Alternate Costume Colors : Press B, C or D when selecting a fighter.
Double Dragon 3 - The Rosetta Stone (c) 01/1991 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0030
A mysterious fortune teller warns Billy & Jimmy Lee about the rise of a powerful enemy in Egypt. Since the Lee brothers are looking for a true challenge to put their martial arts skills to the ultimate test they agree to meet the challenge. So they embark on a world quest to meet up with new allies & to claim the Rosseta Stones from the meanest fighters ever, in order to meet up with this new enemy in this strange chapter in the Double Dragon saga.
- TRIVIA -
The game features some unique extras that are quite rare in similar games of the beat-em up genre : Backup Fighters : In the stores is possible to recruit new fighters with different fighting styles to aid the Lee brothers. Stores do not accept virtual money, so you must insert coins to purchase goodies! (Great idea or ultimate ripoff? You decide...)
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Double Dragon 3, The Combatribes - PCCB-00065) on 21/06/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Double Dragon (1987)
2. Double Dragon II - The Revenge (1988)
3. Double Dragon 3 - The Rosetta Stone (1991)
4. Super Double Dragon (1992, US/EU Super Nintendo) / Return of Double Dragon (1992, JP Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Programmers : N. Takioka, E. Ogura, Y. Katsumata
Designers : K. Ichikawa, T. Irisawa, T. Chida, J. Hasepin, H. Nagoshi, U. Hoshino
Audio : A. Inoue, T. Nozaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Atari ST (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1992)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1991) released by Tiger Electronics.
$end
$info=ddragon2,ddragn2u,
$bio
Double Dragon II - The Revenge (c) 1988 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0026
This time, the Shadow Boss kills Marion as an act of revenge, but this doesn't stop Billy and Jimmy from their mission of defeating the Shadow Boss once and for all! The Lee brothers learn a new spin kick move, too!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution (01/1989).
The yelling sound heard when a coin is inserted comes from Kung-Fu Master.
Unlike the original Double Dragon, the controller configurations for part two were changed from standard punch and kick buttons to the more awkward left attack and right attack buttons (much like Renegade). While Double Dragon II was relatively successful, it never quite drew the crowds of the original.
- SERIES -
1. Double Dragon (1987)
2. Double Dragon II - The Revenge (1988)
3. Double Dragon 3 - The Rosetta Stone (1991)
4. Super Double Dragon (1992, US/EU Super Nintendo) / Return of Double Dragon (1992, JP Super Famicom)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Atari ST (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Commodore Amiga
* Others :
LCD handheld game (19??) released by Tiger Electronics.
$end
$info=ddribble,
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Double Dribble - The Ultimate Basketball Game (c) 01/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX690
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game was Konami's second basketball game, the first is "Super Basketball".
Double Dribble was the first video game to have the USA's national anthem be sung in its entirety.
- SERIES -
1. Double Dribble - The Ultimate Basketball Game (1987)
2. Double Dribble - The Playoff Edition (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
PC [MS-DOS] (1990)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989)
$end
$info=dbldyn,
$bio
The Double Dynamites (c) 1989 Seibu Kaihatsu.
A mad scientist is creating an army of powerful mutant soldiers in order to conquer the world. Only Dynamite Duke, a battle-hardened elite soldier with an incredibly devastating bionic arm stands a chance to stop the attack before its too late. Features nice graphics & an interesting blend of shooter & beat-em up gameplay elements!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek for US distribution.
The Double Dynamites is also known as "Dynamite Duke".
This game was released in memory of 'Hironori Watsuo'.
- UPDATES -
This is a two-player simultaenous version of Dynamite Duke.
- STAFF -
Directed by : Hitoshi Hamada
Executive producer : Kengo Kondo
Assistant director & Editor : Kohki Yamate
Chief programmer : Tetsuya Kawaguchi
Music composed by : Akira Satoh
Sound effects : Hitoshi Hamada
Art director : Masao Matsuzawa
Set decorator : Takahide Wada
Special 'Boss' effects created by : Showichi Yano.
Special 'Zombies' effects created by : Hirdaki Ohtake
Mechanical effects / Car stunt coordinator / Helicopter pilot : Toshinobu Komazawa
Overhead beat-'em-up. Save the city from the evil criminals and their morbidly obese enforcers!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
Also licensed to Taito.
- STAFF -
Produced by : Jun Fujimoto
Game designers : Team "Tam Chan", Jun Fujimoto, K1 Nakanishi, Kumulin Asako, Kasazy Miyuki
Game programmer : K1 Nakanishi
Character designers : Asako Kumura, Miyuki Kasajima
Help character designer : Tomokazu Sunaga
Scroll & Map designer : Asako Kumura
Attribute data : Blue
Music by Goblin Sound.
Featuring : Zero Yotsumoto
Sound effects : Natsu System
PCM16 music system : Katsuji Nagai, Takayuki Suzuki, Noboru Miyanari
Board design : Keiji Ishikawa
$end
$info=sparkz,
$bio
Dr Sparkz Lab (c) 1992 Atari Games.
A cross between "Tetris" and "Pipe Dream".
- TRIVIA -
It's a very rare prototype, there are only 2 or 3 in existence. The concept was just a little too hard for a mass market. It would make a great game, but Atari never decided to do anything with it. Its earnings in an arcade test just weren't high enough to justify production.
- STAFF -
Project leader : Kelly Turner
Programmers : Matt Setzer, Kelly Turner, Norm Avellar
Graphics : Mark Pierce
Engineer : Brian T. McKee
Additional designers : Kelly Turner, Mark Pierce
Technician : Glen McNamara
Audio : Brad Fuller
Product manager : Linda Adam
Team leader : John Ray
$end
$info=drmicro,
$bio
Dr. Micro (c) 1983 Sanritsu.
$end
$info=drtoppel,drtopplu,
$bio
Dr. Toppel's Adventure (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B19
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Dr. Toppel's Tankentai".
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
- STAFF -
Directed by : K. Sanbe
Written by : Sakai
Production supervisor : M. Sakaguchi
Programmers : H. Satoh, K. Oikawa, F. Komori, T. Katoh, H. Saigusa, S. Igarashi
Graphic designers : Hakkai, Nono, Vap, N. Nenko, I. Minori, H. Onijust
Graphic editors : H. Saigusa, H. Haruna
Supervising sound editor : H. Ogura, H. Matsubara, H. Maekawa, S. Aizawa
Game designer : H. Onijust
$end
$info=drtopplj,
$bio
Dr. Toppel's Tankentai (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B19
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as "Dr. Toppel's Exploration Party".
This game is known outside Japan as "Dr. Toppel's Adventure".
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
- STAFF -
Directed by : K. Sanbe
Written by : Sakai
Production supervisor : M. Sakaguchi
Programmers : H. Satoh, K. Oikawa, F. Komori, T. Katoh, H. Saigusa, S. Igarashi
Graphic designers : Hakkai, Nono, Vap, N. Nenko, I. Minori, H. Onijust
Graphic editors : H. Saigusa, H. Haruna
Supervising sound editor : H. Ogura, H. Matsubara, H. Maekawa, S. Aizawa
Game designer : H. Onijust
$end
$info=dragrace,
$bio
Drag Race (c) 06/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 008505-008521
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Mike Albaugh
$end
$info=dbz,
$bio
Dragon Ball Z (c) 1993 Banpresto.
Game ID : BP924-1
Based on the famous manga works by Akira Toriyama, this game enables you to play as many of the famous characters seen in the show. Too bad that's the only highlight in the game folks since only true fans are likely to enjoy the game!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon Ball Z (1993)
2. Dragon Ball Z 2 - Super Battle (1994)
- STAFF -
Character designer : Akira Toriyama
Game designer, Director : Takayoshi Nakazato
Character designer : Hidetoshi Ohmori, Masaya Suzuki, Makoto Furuta, H.
Character digitize : Satoshi Fudaba, Hiroshi Matsuyama, Akemi Nagay
Dragon Ball Z 2 - Super Battle (c) 1994 Banpresto.
Ten characters from the popular anime/manga series do battle on land and in the sky. The game is just as boring as the anime!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon Ball Z (1993)
2. Dragon Ball Z 2 - Super Battle (1994)
$end
$info=dbzvrvs,
$bio
Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S. (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=dragnblz,
$bio
Dragon Blaze (c) 2000 Psikyo.
In a distant land, four brave dragonriders must make use of every trick in the book to survive wave after wave of powerful monsters and hulking bosses in this Psikyo shooter masterpiece. Features some truly beautiful graphics & sound, excellent control that features some interesting gameplay mechanics and tons of challenge.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Maintenance Code :
9-2-2-2-0 Maintenance Mode.
9-2-2-1-0 All Data Erased.
1-2-3-4-5 Reset Scores.
$end
$info=drgnbowl,
$bio
Dragon Bowl (c) 1993 Nics.
$end
$info=dbreed,
$bio
Dragon Breed (c) 06/1989 Irem.
Demonic creatures are causing trouble in another world. A brave warrior must release a legendary dragon from its rock prison and join foces with it in order to save his land. Features some pretty good graphics & sound and unique gameplay elements since you can dismount from your dragon at anytime in order to deal with some tricky spots! In this challenging game, dragons are man's best friend!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-81 system hardware.
The game borrows quite a few game design elements from Irem's R-type classic shooter series!
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dragon Breed - PCCB-00006) on 21/10/1989.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Commodore C64 (1990)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
$end
$info=drgnbstr,
$bio
Dragon Buster (c) 1984 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Pac-Land" hardware.
Dragon buster is the first game from Namco to include a life-bar system.
Namco released a boardgame based on this game (same name) in 1985 (in Japan only): You roll the dice to move around the board and complete quests. The game includes a variety of event cards, charts for randomizing events and encounters,counters for monsters and items and such. The goal of this game is to kill the dragon and rescue the princess.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon Buster (1985)
2. Dragon Buster II - Yami no Fuuin (1989, Nintendo Famicom)
- STAFF -
Music by : Yuriko Keino
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1993)
MSX2
$end
$info=drgnmst,
$bio
Dragon Master (c) 1994 Unico Electronics.
Eight selectable characters battle each other.
- STAFF -
Program part : No Young Ho, Oh Se Bong
Scenario part : Na Jong Yong, Oh Se Woo
Graphic part : Oh Hyun Sook, Lee Ok Ryea, Kim Eun Sook
Hardware part : Hong Seog Gil, Lee Chang Bum
Music & Sound : Suk Youn Joo
Director : Nam Nam Ki
$end
$info=drgpunch,
$bio
Dragon Punch (c) 07/1989 LOG.
Game ID : 24
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to and adapted by Dynax.
This game is known outside Japan as "Sports Match".
- UPDATES -
Sports Match is another layout of 'Szechuan'-style solitaire mahjong but the tiles have been changed to a sports theme. The background is made up of grey squares. The character that smashes matched tiles is dressed in a referee uniform.
Dragon Punch uses traditional mahjong tiles. The background is green squares and has pictures of people and bamboo on it. The character that smashes matched tiles is a fat, shirtless Asian man with glasses.
$end
$info=dsaber,
$bio
Dragon Saber (c) 12/1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Dragon Saber - After Story of Dragon Spirit".
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dragon Saber : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.4 - VICL-40014, 40015) on 21/03/1991.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Arranged Dragon Spirits BGM : After coin inserted, press Start with pressing A+B button.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon Spirit (1987)
2. Dragon Saber (1990)
- STAFF -
Producers : Asinaga Bucho, Yoko Boss
Game designers : T. Negi, O!Sugi
Programmers : "All or not" Nishimaki, "Shiohigaler" Ito
Sound : Shinji Hosoe
Graphic designers : T. Isikawa, Kim 045, H. Miysima, Sigemaru, Ma.Ha.Ho. Tejima, Nakamura, Wagatuma, Yosinami, Yanagihara
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1991)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Namco Museum Encore")
$end
$info=dsaberj,
$bio
Dragon Saber - After Story of Dragon Spirit (c) 1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Dragon Saber".
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dragon Saber : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.4 - VICL-40014, 40015) on 21/03/1991.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Arranged Dragon Spirits BGM : After coin inserted, press Start with pressing A+B button.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon Spirit (1987)
2. Dragon Saber - After Story of Dragon Spirit (1990)
- STAFF -
Producers : Asinaga Bucho, Yoko Boss
Game designers : T. Negi, O!Sugi
Programmers : "All or not" Nishimaki, "Shiohigaler" Ito
Sound : Shinji Hosoe
Graphic designers : T. Isikawa, Kim 045, H. Miysima, Sigemaru, Ma.Ha.Ho. Tejima, Nakamura, Wagatuma, Yosinami, Yanagihara
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1991)
$end
$info=dspirit,dspirito,
$bio
Dragon Spirit (c) 06/1987 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.2 - VDR-5222) on 21/10/1987.
- UPDATES -
NEW VERSION :
* Titlescreen 'Level Select Code' added (See 'Tips And Tricks' section for more info).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select Code (works on the New version only) : Insert a coin, hold Down on the joystick and press Start. You can now choose your start level.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon Spirit (1987)
2. Dragon Saber (1990)
- STAFF -
Character designer : Macchan
Monster designer : Tatsuya
Graphic designer : Arakawa Da!
Music composer : Shinji Hosoe
Game programmer : Kyota
Technical support : Fresh Yama Take & Har Ware Engineer Staff, Devil Nakamura, Sexy Akina
Game designer : Ojisan Trio Plus 1
Director : Yoko Boss
Special guest : Takky Takahashi
Management : Uncle Ashinaga
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1988)
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Namco Museum Vol.5")
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1987) released by Namco.
$end
$info=drgnunit,
$bio
Dragon Unit (c) 06/1989 Seta.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Athena for Japan Manufacture, to Taito for Japan and US distribution and to Romstar for USA distribution
This game is also known as "Castle of Dragon".
- STAFF -
Producer : Sakae Nakamura
Game Director : Crazy Tom
Game Designer : Minoru Esaki
Composer : Shotaro Sasaki
Manupilater : Kouichi Ishibashi
Map designer : Yoshie Ishiyama
Extra debuger : Undead Tamai, Zensack Yamamura
Programmer : Tom_boy
Animator : Super Esaki
Sound Mixer : Enjoy Sasaki
Hardware Service : Drunkard Nonaka
$end
$info=drgw3,drgw3k,
$bio
Dragon World 3 (c) 1998 IGS.
$end
$info=drgw2,
$bio
Dragon World II (c) 1997 IGS.
A solitaire mahjong game where the object is to match 3 of a kind, using a limited amount of tiles.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in China as "Zhong Guo Long 2" and in Japan as "Chuugoku Ryuu II" (translated from Japanese as 'China Dragon II').
This game runs on the IGS PGM hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon World
2. Dragon World II (1997)
3. Dragon World 3 (1999)
4. Dragon World 3 Special (2000)
5. Dragon World 2001 (2001)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Ming-Der Tsai
Director : Zhohg-Zen Gao
Software : Fred Liao, Ejiro Rii
Hardware : Franklin Wu
Music & S.E : Eddie Yao
Art conductor : Shih-Chlang Wu
Art designers : Kun-Sheng Yang, Chang-Shin Chen, Chin-Yuan Lin
Animation : Pon-Pon Peng
Producers : Ko-Chu Lee, Paul Chiang, A.C Chen, Tsung-Hui Cheng, Jack Wang
$end
$info=dlair,
$bio
Dragon's Lair (c) 06/1983 Cinematronics.
The player controls the action of Dirk the Daring on his quest through an enchanted castle. Quick reflexes and clear thinking are vital for Dirk's survival. Features sumptuous animation and stunted gameplay.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Atari for European distribution and to Sidam for Italian distribution.
Dragon's Lair was one of the first game to uses of the then-new Laserdisc format. It was the first game to have feature-quality animation (exactly 22 minutes of full animation at a cost of 1.3 million dollars). This set it apart from the other arcade games of the day which had very primitive graphics.
The animation was done by Don Bluth Studios, which also did feature-length animated movies such as 'The Secret of NIMH' and 'An American Tail'. Don Bluth was a former Disney employee who left to start his own company. To keep the cost as low as possible, they decided not to hire professional voice actors. Instead they all pitched in and did the voices themselves. Sound Engineer, Dan Molina was the voice of Dirk the Daring. Vera Lanpher, head of assistant animators, was the voice of Daphne. The narrator was Michael Rye and the musical score was created by Christopher Stone.
Dragon's Lair had a huge impact on the arcade industry in 1983 (grossing more than 32 million dollars in the first eight months in the arcades). It was so big that quite a bit of merchandise was produced. Dragon's Lair books, buttons, trading cards, stickers and toys were just a few of the many different items that could be purchased.
Marvel Studio produced a Saturday-morning TV-show based on the game. The TV show, produced by Ruby Spears, debuted in the fall of 1984 on ABC and lasted only 1 season.
There was also a Dragon's Lair feature film that was planned, storyboarded, and written but never put into production. The film was to be called 'Dragon's Lair - The Legend'.
- UPDATES -
* Rev. A : use the Pioneer PR-7820 only, Five Chip set.
* Rev. B : use the Pioneer PR-7820 only, Five Chip set.
* Rev. C : use the Pioneer PR-7820 only, Five Chip set.
* Rev. D : use the Pioneer PR-7820 only, Five Chip set.
* Rev. E : used the Pioneer LD-V1000 only, Four Chip set.
* Rev. F : use either players, Four Chip set.
* Rev. F2 : use either players, Four Chip set.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlimited Lives : On some versions of Dragon's Lair the programmers left a secret Easter Egg that allows you to have unlimited lives. To access it, wait for the Attract Mode to begin, then hold the joystick Upleft and press the Sword button while inserting your quarters. Release the joystick and then select 1 player. You will now have unlimited lives until you complete the game.
- SERIES -
1. Dragon's Lair (1983)
2. Dragon's Lair II - Time Warp
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1984)
Commodore 64 (1986)
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
Nintendo Super NES (1992)
3DO (1993)
Sega Mega-CD (1993)
Phillips CD-i (1994)
Atari Jaguar [CD] (1995)
Game Boy Color (2000)
Playstation 2 (2000)
Microsoft Xbox (2001)
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga [3.5" floppies] (1988)
Atari ST [3.5" floppies] (1988)
MAC [3.5" floppies] (1988)
PC-Compatible [floppy disk] (1991, "Dragon's Lair : Escape from Singe's Castle")
PC-Compatible [CD-ROM] (1995)
PC [DVD-ROM] (1997)
PC-Compatible [CD-ROM] (1997, "Dragon's Lair Deluxe Pack")
PC [CD-ROM] (2001, "Arcade Authentic Version")
* Others :
DVD-Video (1998)
DVD-Video [PS2 & Xbox Compatible] (2002, "Dragon's Lair 20th Anniversary Special Edition")
$end
$info=dragngun,
$bio
Dragongun - Firebrand, Gun of the Ark-Magi (c) 1993 Data East.
Game ID : MAR
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dragon Gun : Data East Gamadelic - PCCB-00117) on 19/03/1993.
$end
$info=drgninja,
$bio
Dragonninja (c) 1988 Data East.
The 'Bad Dudes' are government agents who fight against the 'Dragonninja' in order to save the President of the USA in this intuitive beat-'em-up.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Bad Dudes vs. Dragonninja".
The game includes a cameo appearance by "Karnov" (a hero in his own Data East game), who oddly enough, appears as an enemy boss rather than the good guy this time around!
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
Four mythical heroes traverse dungeons and castles to find and defeat the source of evil corruptive power that is threatening their land. Gameplay is refereshingly less linear than most beat-'em-ups.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Lightbringer".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Lightbringer - PCCB-00154) on 20/05/1994.
- STAFF -
Project leader : Keppel Maekawa
Game designers : Keppel Maekawa, Turtle Mizukami, Mucha
Dungeons & Dragons - Shadow Over Mystara (c) 02/1996 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 14
Six characters straight out of the Dungeons and Dragons Player's Manual take up arms in order to rid the kingdom of the evil sorceress Syn and her droves of annoying little Kobolds.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
The game is based on the famous RPG system 'Dungeons & Dragons'.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : '960209' ('960206' for the Japanese release).
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : '960619'.
* Name BUG corrected (see 'Tips And Tricks' section for more info).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* BUG : Very beneficial trick in some cases but leads to lockups. Chose a character with a 6-character name (Blue Dwarf and possibly 2 others). Press the name button and then erase it and start pressing buttons to put your own letters in. The timer to enter your name will reset as long as you are pressing buttons to enter letters. What happens is that you can continue to enter more letters than the code expects and you begin to over-write the area of memory that contains character information and inventory. Depending on what letters you enter and how many you enter you can continue the game at the beginning of the next stage and already be hasted, invulnerable, invisible, possessing powerful weapons, etc... The character info on screen is all garbled. Once you make it to the first shop you can drag apparently empty inventory items into the trash for large sums of silver. The game will lock up quite frequently though - especially when you pick up items that hold specific places in memory. Try using about 110 'M's for a name. This glitch was removed with the later revision.
- SERIES -
1. Dungeons & Dragons - Tower of Doom (1994)
2. Dungeons & Dragons - Shadow Over Mystara (1996)
- STAFF -
Planners : Kenkun Kataoka, Malachie
Character designer : Kinu. Nishimura
Object designers : "S" is a Criminal, H. Minobe, Shinya.M, Dway Nishimura, Kanako.Takami, Miwa Shigenaga, Toshihiro Suzuki, Kako, Masayo Tsuiimoto, T. Shirahama, Ino, R. Sato, Sagata, M. Kondo, Shinji Sakashita (Shinz.Sakashita), Satoru Yamashita, Yosinori Yamamoto, Dja, Jon, Iwasaki Inukichi, Jun Matsumura (28)
Scroll designers : Nissui, Saru, Shake, Hisoya, S. Kuwatch, J. Son, Ojiji, Takky, Iwai, Meiko.K
Dungeons & Dragons - Tower of Doom (c) 01/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 02
Four warriors set a course for the evil Tower of Doom and battle lots of enemies straight out of the Monstrous Compendium!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
The game is based on the famous RPG system 'Dungeons & Dragons'.
The little sword-swinging flourish the fighter does after defeating a major enemy is taken directly from Capcom's previous side-scrolling sword fighting game, "Knights Of The Round".
- SERIES -
1. Dungeons & Dragons - Tower of Doom (1994)
2. Dungeons & Dragons - Shadow Over Mystara (1996)
- STAFF -
Dungeon masters : Tomoshi Sadamoto, Magigi Fukunishi, George Kamitani, Alex Jimenez
Background Character : Hisaya Yamazaki, Noriko Fuzisawa, Motoki Oashi
Sound & Effect : Shigeyuki Shinbo
Translation : David Kanda
$end
$info=dynablst,dynablsb,
$bio
Dynablaster (c) 1991 Hudson Soft.
In the future, fight competitions among robots are the most popular event. Bomberman & King Bomber are the supreme champions, however King Bomber turns evil and attacks mankind with his loyal minions. Bomberman & his brother Bomberman 2 must defeat these henchmen and show King Bomber that crime just doesn't pay! Features cute graphics & music and insanely addictive gameplay. Have a blast, but don't get blasted yourself!!! :D
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Irem.
This game is known in Japan as "Bomberman".
This game runs on the Irem M-90 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Bomberman (1987, Nintendo Famicom)
2. Dynablaster (1991)
3. New Atomic Punk - Global Quest (1992)
4. Bomberman II (1992, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Bomberman '93 (1992, NEC PC-Engine)
6. Super Bomberman (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
7. Bomberman '94 (1994, NEC PC-Engine)
8. Super Bomberman 2 (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
9. Super Bomberman 3 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
10. Super Bomberman 4 (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Neo Bomberman (1997)
12. Super Bomberman 5 (1997, Nintendo Super Famicom)
$end
$info=dcclub,
$bio
Dynamic C.C. - Dynamic Country Club (c) 1991 Sega.
$end
$info=dynadice,
$bio
Dynamic Dice (c) 19??.
$end
$info=dynamski,
$bio
Dynamic Ski (c) 1984 Taiyo System.
$end
$info=dnmtdeka,
$bio
Dynamite Deka (c) 1996 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Die Hard Arcade".
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Dynamite Deka
2. Dynamite Deka II (Sega Dreamcast - 1999)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=dynduke,
$bio
Dynamite Duke (c) 1989 Seibu Kaihatsu.
A mad scientist is creating an army of powerful mutant soldiers in order to conquer the world. Only Dynamite Duke, a battle-hardened elite soldier with an incredibly devastating bionic arm stands a chance to stop the attack before its too late. Features nice graphics & an interesting blend of shooter & beat-em up gameplay elements!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek for US distribution.
A two player simultaneous version is known as "The Double Dynamites".
This game was released in memory of 'Hironori Watsuo'.
- STAFF -
Directed by : Hitoshi Hamada
Executive producer : Kengo Kondo
Assistant director & editor : Kohki Yamate
Chief programmer : Tetsuya Kawaguchi
Music composed by : Akira Satoh
Sound effects : Hitoshi Hamada
Art director : Masao Matsuzawa
Set decorator : Takahide Wada
Special 'Boss' effects created by : Showichi Yano
Special 'Zombies' Effects created by : Hirdaki Ohtake
Mechanical effects / Car stunt coordinator / Helicopter pilot : Toshinobu Komazawa
Chinese heroes of the Three Kingdoms saga mount their horses and slash their way through hordes of enemy infantry in order to unite ancient China!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tenchi wo Kurau".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
The Tenchi wo Kurau series is based on the Chinese tale best known as Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Pony Canyon / Scitorn released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Strider Hiryu : G.S.M. Capcom 2 - D25B1001) on 21/05/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Dynasty Wars (1989)
2. Warriors of Fate (1992)
- STAFF -
Producer : Kihaji Okamoto
Game designers : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), S. Sato, K. Kataoka
Programmers : Y. Mutsunobu, M. Kobayashi, Y. Tsunasaki
Obj Designers : Kurichan, Y. Tamago, M. Tanabe, M. Matsuura, Shinji Sakashita
Scr Designers : Fukumoyan, M. Konishi, M. Miyao, K. Koizumi
Sound music : Manami Goto
Illustration : S. Shintani
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=dynobop,
$bio
Dyno Bop (c) 1990 Grand Products / Incredible Technologies.
A fun little redemption game involving rolling balls at virtual targets.
- TRIVIA -
The system actually uses an IR tracking device to map the paths of the balls up to the collection trough, and then depicts that path on screen. The same hardware is used in "Slick Shot", and "Super Strike Bowling", with different playfield and balls.
$end
$info=ejanhs,
$bio
E-Jan High School (c) 1996 Seibu Kaihatsu.
$end
$info=eswat,eswatbl,
$bio
Cyber Police E-Swat - The Ultimate Factor in the Battle Against Crime (c) 09/1989 Sega.
A powerful crime syndicate is creating chaos in your city. As a rookie cop, you must prove your worth by capturing dangerous criminals in order to get promoted to an E-swat agent, the meanest crime-fighting machine ever to walk the streets! Many perils await you, but it's all part of a cop's job! Features nice graphics & sound, as well as a nice variety of enemies & challenges to beat!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 2nd. Boss Easy Win : When facing the second boss (The boomerang-tossing thug) simply run out of bullets, then get really close and hit him with your kick for a one-hit win! :)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Commodore 64 (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=edf,
$bio
E.D.F. - Earth Defence Force (c) 1991 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-B system hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (E.D.F. - PCCB-00058) on 21/03/1991.
- STAFF -
Programmers : S A S, Azvear-s
Main graphic : Wan Da You, Ca-Sai, Nekomasa
Sub-graphics : Crayon Gear, Shimizu
Music : Tsukasa Tawada
Produced by : Yuki.Arai
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991, "Super E.D.F. - Earth Defence Force") : It's a 1-player game only, unlike the arcade which was a 2-player game. Graphics are slightly downgraded (smaller sprites), but now it has added transparency effects. Also, one level is different from the arcade.
$end
$info=eagle,eagle2,
$bio
Eagle (c) 10/1980 Centuri.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Moon Cresta".
- UPDATES -
The game has slightly altered graphics compared to the original.
- SERIES -
1. Eagle (1980)
2. Terra Cresta (1985)
3. Terra Force (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Shigeki Fujiwara
$end
$info=eaglshot,eaglshta,
$bio
Eagle Shot Golf (c) 1994 Sammy.
$end
$info=ecofghtr,ecofghta,
$bio
Eco Fighters (c) 12/1993 Capcom.
An environmental friendly shooter? In this highly creative shooter, you must battle a ruthless mega corporation who is polluting the planet. Stop them before it's too late! Features nice graphics and interesting game mechanics.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ultimate Ecology".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Shinseisha / Gamest released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Ultimate Ecology - GCD-2) on 22/01/1994.
Egg Venture was a joint project between arcade parts company 'The Game Room' and 'ICE' (Innovative Creations in Entertainment), each of whom released their own version. The game was programmed by Kyle Hodgetts and does have several minor glitches, mainly down to the bizarre hardware choice. An example of this Egg Venture is the fact that Kyle is forced to duplicate the sound system three times on the board to achieve polyphony, rather than using a YM/OKI combination.
Egg Venture does not have an ending and it's only scoring system is the printing of the Dynamic Play Adjustment skill ranking after every 'day'.
The game uses (in places) the bass line from 'The Great Egg Race' by Martin Cooke and Richard Denton of BBC Records, although this is apparently a legitimate use.
Following the success of Egg Venture, or more likely to fix the bugs present, a 'Deluxe version' was made.
The Egg Venture characters were later used in a kids redemption game.
- UPDATES -
The deluxe version has an ending, when you complete the tour, but the Dynamic Play Adjustment has a serious bug. The game encodes the number of successful completions and uses this to alter the difficulty. However, the number seems to decrease rather than increase at first, giving a difficulty multiplier of -1 after a few rounds. This makes the following level (Factory Eggs) incredibly difficult until you lose a couple of lives.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Kyle Hodgetts
$end
$info=eggor,
$bio
Eggor (c) 1983 Telko.
$end
$info=eggs,
$bio
Eggs (c) 09/1983 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0002
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Universal for US manufacture and distribution.
$end
$info=8ballact,8ballat2,8bpm,
$bio
Eight Ball Action (c) 1984 Seatongrove.
- TRIVIA -
Licened to Magic Electronics.
$end
$info=eightfrc,
$bio
Eight Forces (c) 1994 Tecmo.
$end
$info=eightman,
$bio
Eightman (c) 09/1991 Pallas / SNK.
Game ID : 0025
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
This game is based on a Japanese cartoon series from the 60s.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ejihon Detective Office'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=elandore,
$bio
Elandoree - Fighting Dragon Legend (c) 1998 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=elecyoyo,elecyoy2,
$bio
The Electric Yo-Yo (c) 06/1982 Taito.
Game ID : YY
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on "The Qix" hardware.
$end
$info=elevator,elevatob,
$bio
Elevator Action (c) 07/1983 Taito.
Game ID : EA
As a secret agent, you must infiltrate buildings in order to snag secret documents and make your escape before the goons in black suits get the best of you! Simple yet fun gameplay make this an easy to pick up game for lots of fun!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* If you've got a man in black on the floor below as you come down in the elevator, jump towards him when you're about halfway down to his floor. You'll jump straight up against the floor above and then move forward into the bad guy as you come down, either killing him or giving you enough time to duck and shoot.
* Shoot all the time, especially when you get at the hard levels. When you are waiting for an elevator, shoot constantly in the opposite direction. That way, you will instantly hit an eventual enemy (instead of figuring out how to deal with him AND the guys arriving with the elevator).
* Shoot out the lights whenever you can. Crushing an enemy gives you 300 points, plus you get fifty more points by shooting or jumping the enemy than you would if the area is lit.
* At the end of each level, if you get two red doors at opposite sides of the building, go down to the basement and teleport yourself back, instead of jumping back and forth.
- SERIES -
1. Elevator Action (1983)
2. Elevator Action Returns (1995)
3. Elevator Action EX (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Music by : Yoshino Imamura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Sega SG-1000 (1985)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Elevator Action Old & New")
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
MSX
$end
$info=elvact2u,
$bio
Elevator Action II (c) 02/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E02
Terrorists are on the loose and it is up to a special counter-terrorism squad to infiltrate their strongholds to snag information and terminate them before it's too late. Features excellent graphics and sound, three selectable characters, an expanded arsenal of weapons and an excellent challenge. Definitely improved over the last game and highly recommended for "Rolling Thunder" fans!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Elevator Action Returns".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Elevator Action Returns - PCCB-00186) on 21/07/1995.
- SERIES -
1. Elevator Action (1983)
2. Elevator Action II (1995)
3. Elevator Action EX (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Y. Tsuda, K. Terada
Programmers : Tkhc.03, Iromust, Nob, Y. Mori
Programming support : Komochi Yagi, A. Kurabayashi
Character designers : M. Kikuchi, M. Fujita, T. Yoshiba, Tohru Kawaishi, Baw Baw, Y. Kajihara, M. Kamiya, Trd, Tsd, Yukiwo Ishikawa, Y.A.P
Location test : M. Fukumoto, N. Omura, R. Matsuse, Piratsuka, T. Koike, Pasona, Alpha Star
Exective producer : Koichi Nakamura
$end
$info=elvactr,elvactrj,
$bio
Elevator Action Returns (c) 02/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E02
Terrorists are on the loose and it is up to a special counter-terrorism squad to infiltrate their strongholds to snag information and terminate them before it's too late. Features excellent graphics and sound, three selectable characters, an expanded arsenal of weapons and an excellent challenge. Definitely improved over the last game and highly recommended for "Rolling Thunder" fans!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Elevator Action II".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Elevator Action Returns - PCCB-00186) on 21/07/1995.
- SERIES -
1. Elevator Action (1983)
2. Elevator Action Returns (1995)
3. Elevator Action EX (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Y. Tsuda, K. Terada
Programmers : Tkhc.03, Iromust, Nob, Y. Mori
Programming support : Komochi Yagi, A. Kurabayashi
Character designers : M. Kikuchi, M. Fujita, T. Yoshiba, Tohru Kawaishi, Baw Baw, Y. Kajihara, M. Kamiya, Trd, Tsd, Yukiwo Ishikawa, Y.A.P
Location test : M. Fukumoto, N. Omura, R. Matsuse, Piratsuka, T. Koike, Pasona, Alpha Star
Exective producer : Koichi Nakamura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=elim2,elim2a,elim4,
$bio
Eliminator (c) 12/1981 Gremlin.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first '4-players' vector arcade game.
- UPDATES -
There are two '2 Players' revision of this game :
* Set 2 : The oldest version of eliminator had small, fast and accurate firing drones. There was a 'counter' for each player that counted down from 30. Texts on screen are purple.
* Set 1 : The latest versions is the most commonly found version. In this version, the drones are more colorful, larger and dumb. There are no counters, just a score for each player. Texts on screen are green.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Clague, Mike Hendricks
$end
$info=embargo,
$bio
Embargo (c) 1977 Cinematronics.
$end
$info=emeralda,emerldaa,
$bio
Emeraldia (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NA-1 hardware.
$end
$info=empcity,empcityj,empcityu,
$bio
Empire City : 1931 (c) 12/1986 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for Japan manufacture and distribution.
Empire City : 1931 is known in Germany as "Street Fight".
- SERIES -
1. Empire City : 1931 (1986)
2. Dead Angle (1988)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987, "Prohibition")
$end
$info=esb,
$bio
The Empire Strikes Back (c) 03/1985 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136031
- TRIVIA -
Empire Strikes Back was a conversion kit for the original Star Wars machine, but was released in limited numbers and did poorly compared to the original.
- STAFF -
Product manager : Mike Hally
Programmed by : Greg Rivera, Norm Avellar
Technician : Rob Rowe
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
$end
$info=theend,theends,
$bio
The End (c) 11/1980 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
Also licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution (10/1981).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Omega".
$end
$info=enduror,endurobl,endurob2,
$bio
Enduro Racer (c) 09/1986 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Space Harrier" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-108) on 25/02/1987.
The European version of Espial is licensed to NOVA Apparate GMBH Hamburg for distribution.
$end
$info=euroch92,
$bio
Euro Champ '92 (c) 1992 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Hattrick Hero" and outside Europe as "Football Champ".
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Euro Champ '92 (1992)
2. Taito Cup Finals (1993)
3. Hattrick Hero '94 (1994)
4. Taito Power Goal (1994)
$end
$info=wc90b,
$bio
Euro League (c) 1989.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Tecmo World Cup '90".
$end
$info=evilston,
$bio
Evil Stone (c) 1990 Spacy Industrial.
Game ID : C67
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito L-System hardware.
$end
$info=exctleag,
$bio
Excite League (c) 1989 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Major League (1985)
2. Super League (1988)
3. Excite League (1989)
$end
$info=excthour,
$bio
Exciting Hour - The Prowrestling Network (c) 1985 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0015
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
This game is known outside Japan as "Mat Mania - The Prowrestling Network".
The 2 players version of this game is known as "Mania Challenge".
- SERIES -
1. The Big Pro Wrestling! (1983)
2. Exciting Hour - The Prowrestling Network (1985)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1994)
$end
$info=exctsccr,exctscca,exctsccb,
$bio
Exciting Soccer (c) 1983 Alpha Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
A Japanese bootleg of this game was released in 1984.
Exciting Soccer music is a copy of an instrumental rock and roll ('Tequila', as played by The Champs).
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese bootleg :
* The Italian team is replaced by the Japanese Team.
* The music are different.
* The title screen says : 'planned by Shinzi' and 'programmed by Kazutomi'.
- SERIES -
1. Exciting Soccer (1983)
2. Exciting Soccer II (1984)
$end
$info=exctscc2,
$bio
Exciting Soccer II (c) 1984 Alpha Denshi.
- SERIES -
1. Exciting Soccer (1983)
2. Exciting Soccer II (1984)
$end
$info=exedexes,
$bio
Exed Exes (c) 02/1985 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Savage Bees".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* If you manage to shoot all the first few screens worth of enemies (which is much easier with two players) you get rewarded with a group of dragonflies moving across the top. Each dragonfly is worth 10,000 points.
* Watch out for WOPs, which are POWs in reverse. They reduce your power level.
* There are special POWs that turn enemies into fruit. They're not the pretty POW on a circular background - those give power-ups - these are just the word POW. If you find one of these, hold off on using it until you get several of the bigger enemies onscreen. They're worth 5,000 points in their fruit form.
- STAFF -
Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
$end
$info=exerion,exerionb,exeriont,
$bio
Exerion (c) 11/1983 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for US distribution.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
* Computers :
MSX
$end
$info=exerizrb,
$bio
Exerizer (c) 04/1987 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japans as "Sky Fox".
$end
$info=exodus,
$bio
Exodus (c) 1979 Subelectro.
- TRIVIA -
Ths game is a bootleg of "Defend the Terra Attack On The Red UFO".
- UPDATES -
This bootleg has slightly improved graphics compared to the original.
$end
$info=explorer,
$bio
Explorer (c) 1981.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Scramble".
$end
$info=exprraid,
$bio
Express Raider (c) 01/1986 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Western Express".
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
$end
$info=extrmatn,
$bio
Extermination (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B06
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to World Games for US manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
- STAFF -
Director : Masaki Ogata
Game designer : Hiroyuki Sakou
Game programmers : YLW, Busuwa Kiraida, Kazutomo Ishida
Exterminator (c) 1989 Gottlieb / Premier Technology.
Game ID : V-101
- TRIVIA -
The first game to use digitized graphics for every element of the game. It was also the first and only videogame produced by Premier Technology. Approximately 250 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Warren Davis
Graphics by : Jeff Lee
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
$end
$info=ebases,
$bio
Extra Bases (c) 04/1980 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Tornado Baseball (1976)
2. Extra Inning (1977)
3. Extra Bases (1980)
$end
$info=einnings,
$bio
Extra Inning (c) 03/1978 Midway.
Game ID : 642
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Double Play".
- SERIES -
1. Tornado Baseball (1976)
2. Extra Inning (1977)
3. Extra Bases (1980)
$end
$info=extdwnhl,
$bio
Extreme Downhill (c) 1995 Sammy.
$end
$info=exvania,
$bio
Exvania (c) 1992 Namco.
A medieval Bomberman-style game.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NA-1 hardware.
$end
$info=exzisus,
$bio
Exzisus (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B23
$end
$info=eyes,eyes2,
$bio
Eyes (c) 07/1982 Digitrex Techstar.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Rock-ola.
$end
$info=ehrgeiz,
$bio
EZ : Ehrgeiz - God Bless The Ring (c) 1998 Square / Namco.
A 3-D fighting game reminiscent of "Power Stone" by Capcom. The world's most brutal tournament has as its trophy the legendary weapon 'EHRGEIZ'. Fighters from around the world assemble to claim this prize and its mysterious power. Featuring interactive backgrounds.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Developed by Squaresoft.
This game runs on a Namco System 12 hardware.
The title of this game translates from German as 'Ambition'.
Ehrgeiz features characters (in the vs. CPU mode) from the hugely popular Sony PlayStation game 'Final Fantasy VII' also developed by Squaresoft.
- STAFF -
Producer : Hirohide Sugiura
Main programmer : Toru Ikebuchi
Motion manager : Katsunori Itai
Effect programmer : Shigeru Yagisawa
System programmer : Hiroshi Tsuboi
Character designers : Tomohiro Ishii, Masashi Horiuchi
A very solid fighter from Psikyo with beautiful pre-rendered backgrounds. Eight selectable fighters and two end bosses.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Daraku Tenshi" (translates from Japanese as 'Fallen Angel').
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlock Extra Maintenance : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu (Obj Test, Obj Dump etc).
- STAFF -
Producer : Kouzou Fujimoto
Directer : Mitsuo Kodama
Planer : Deathler
Front designers : Exo Skeleton, Kotaro Ogata, Hiroyuki Otani, Metal God, 108, Yoshiko Sowa, Tokimeki Goro, Kenzo Sumiko
Back designers : Hajime Ito, Noriko Tomishima
Programmers : Takahiro Inoue, Shinaghiku :555, Naruto, Kazufumi Yoshida
Sound : Masaki Izutani, Kumi Tanioka
$end
$info=fncywld,
$bio
Fancy World - Earth of Crisis (c) 1996 Unico Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game is more like a bootleg or hack than an original game; some game code is taken directly from Data East's "Tumble Pop".
- STAFF -
Program part : Oh Se Bong
Scenario part : Na Jong Yong
Graphic part : Kim Uk Hyun, Nam Ki Sung
Hardware part : Hong Seog Gil
Music & Sound : Suk Youn Joo
Director : Nam Nam Ki
$end
$info=fantasia,
$bio
Fantasia (c) 1994 Comad & New Japan System.
Rip-off of "Gals Panic!", featuring 'adult' photographs instead of the cartoon imagery.
- SERIES -
1. Fantasia (1994)
2. New Fantasia (1995)
3. Fantasia II (1997)
$end
$info=fantsia2,
$bio
Fantasia II (c) 1997 Comad.
Rip-off of "Gals Panic!", featuring 'adult' photographs instead of the cartoon imagery.
- SERIES -
1. Fantasia (1994)
2. New Fantasia (1995)
3. Fantasia II (1997)
$end
$info=fantjour,
$bio
Fantastic Journey (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX321
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gokujyou Parodius! - Kako no Eikou wo Motomete".
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
Stage 1 music is a remix of 'In the Mood', by Joe Garland.
Stage 1 boss music is a remix of 'Carmen Toreador Song', by Georges Bizet.
Stage 2 music is a remix of 'Stars and Stripes Forever', by John Philip Sousa.
Stage 3 music is a remix of 'Tritsch-Tratsch Polka', by Johann Strauss.
Stage 3 boss music is a remix of 'Mambo No. 5', by Damaso Perez Prado.
Stage 4 music is a remix of 'William Tell Overture', by Gioacchino Rossini.
Stage 4 boss music is a remix of "Gradius"'s Aircraft Carrier music.
Stage 5 music is a megamix of 'Yankee Doodle', 'Ej Lucka, Lucka' / Czech Folk Song, 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'Circus Song' (Chopsticks), 'London Bridge', 'Picnic'.
Stage 5 boss music is a remix of 'Piano Sonata K.331, 3rd : Rondo Alla Turca', by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Stage 6 music is a remix of 'Juugoya Otsukisan', by Nagayo Motoori.
Stage 6 boss music is a remix of 'Zuizui Zukkorobashi', by Japanese Children's Song.
Moai Ship stage music is a remix of 'Die Walkure', by Richard Wagner.
Moai Ship stage boss music is a remix of 'Symphony No.25 in G minor, K.183; 1st movement', by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Stage 7 music is a remix of 'Symphony No.9 in E minor : From The New World', by Antonin Dvorak.
Special stage music is a megamix of music from others Konami Games : "TwinBee", "Salamander", "AJax", "Gradius II", "Gradius III", "Thunder Cross".
Special stage boss music is a remix of 'Flight of the Bumblebee', by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
Ranking table music is a remix of 'The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a', by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Gokujyou Parodius - KICA-7641) on 05/07/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Parodius - Tako wa Chikyuu o Sukuu (1988, MSX)
2. Parodius Da! - Shinwa kara Owarai e (1990)
3. Fantastic Journey (1994)
4. Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Sexy Parodius (1996)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Chichibinta Tsukasa, V. Mailer
Character Designers : Shuzilow.Ha, Magurou, Taro Maru, Ishimaroid, Bon.Natsumi
Music : Prophet Fukami, M.Puddin' Satoko, Sitar Senoo
Sound effects : Gokujyou-Tasaka, 118
Hard designers : Million Hide, Suke, Escape Yoshiaki, Nanba Shot Tom
Product designer : Poper Takashi
$end
$info=fantasy,fantasyj,fantasyu,
$bio
Fantasy (c) 10/1981 SNK.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Rock-Ola for distribution in US (02/1982).
$end
$info=fantsy95,
$bio
Fantasy '95 (c) 1995 Hi-max Technology.
Game ID : COMAD-0953
Rip-off of "Gals Panic!", featuring 'adult' photographs instead of the cartoon imagery. Looks like a hack of the "Fantasia" series made to include some beefcake, for the ladies.
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$info=fantland,
$bio
Fantasy Land (c) 19?? Electronic Devices.
$end
$info=fantzone,fantzono,
$bio
Fantasy Zone (c) 03/1986 Sega.
The Planetary System is under attack by an alien army of ruthless (yet cute!) enemies. Opa-opa a brave space fighter (actually its a spaceship with wings and feet!) must stop the alien invasion to restore peace and to find Opapa, his missing father. Features very surreal & brightly colored graphics, unique music and plenty of strange weapons such as anvils! Don't dismiss this game because of its cute looks or you'll be missing one of the most unique & fun shooters ever! Give it a try!!!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16A hardware.
The game's main character Opa-opa makes a cameo in 'Zillion' a science fiction anime T.V. series from the 80's.
The Stage 1 music was recycled in the Sega Mega Drive role-playing-game "Phantasy Star 4".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-108) on 25/02/1987.
- SERIES -
1. Fantasy Zone (1986)
2. Fantasy Zone II (19??)
3. Fantasy Zone - The Maze (1987, Sega Master System)
4. Fantasy Zone Gear (1991, Sega Game Gear)
5. Super Fantasy Zone (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
- STAFF -
Music by : Hiroshi Miyauchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1986)
NEC PC Engine (1988)
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1989)
MSX
* Others :
Mobiles phones (2002)
$end
$info=fantzn2,
$bio
Fantasy Zone II (c) 19?? Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Opa Opa".
This game runs on the Sega System E hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Fantasy Zone (1986)
2. Fantasy Zone II (19??)
3. Fantasy Zone - The Maze (1987, Sega Master System)
4. Fantasy Zone Gear (1991, Sega Game Gear)
5. Super Fantasy Zone (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
$end
$info=fantazia,
$bio
Fantazia (c) 1980 Subelectro.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Moon Cresta".
$end
$info=kabukikl,
$bio
Far East of Eden - Kabuki Klash (c) 06/1995 Hudson Soft.
Game ID : 0092
Japanese swordplay fighter with eight selectable characters and four end bosses and random bonus items appearing in the playfield. A notable effort that has been overlooked by the arcade fighter community.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tengai Makyou - Shin Den" (translates from Japanese as 'Region Beyond Heaven - The New Legend').
Far East of Eden is Hudson's first game developed and released for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware. This game is based in the world of the 'Far East of Eden' RPG series which has appeared on many console platforms.
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Tadahiro Nakano, Hiroshi Igaro
Object : A. Ono, M. Kusanagi, S. Ootomo, Popo, H. Ando, Tamasu, Urachu
Scroll : Kizarin, Mikiman7, Okachu, Yamame
Total planner : Oyabun
Project manager : Masa
Examiner : Hebisan, Daichan, Marika
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
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$info=farwest,
$bio
Far West (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Iron Horse".
This game runs on the "Double Dribble" hardware.
$end
$info=fastfred,
$bio
Fast Freddie (c) 10/1982 Atari.
Take off on a fantastic video trip. A voyage that simulates the thrills and skills of actual Hang Gliding. Players use the joystick to control Freddie, but good timing and strategy is necessary to successfully negotiate invisible air currents, wind direction and up and down drafts. This game has incredible visual impact for this time, Freddie flies the skies over the Alps--over trains, trees, bridges, through winter and summer seasons; over the Pacific--over a yacht, tropical islands, an aircraft carrier; and over Egypt--camels, Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Sphinx, through day and night landscapes. It's a complete global challenge with non-stop action over a continuously changing panorama below.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Fly-Boy" (by Kaneko).
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$info=fastlane,
$bio
Fast Lane (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX752
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
$end
$info=sqbert,
$bio
Faster, Harder, More Challenging Q*Bert (c) 1983 Mylstar Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an unreleased prototype.
- UPDATES -
Differences between FHMC Q*Bert and "Q*bert" :
* As the name implies, it is faster.
* Platforms shift position.
* There are bonus rounds after levels two and five.
- STAFF -
Programming by : Warren Davis
Video graphics by : Jeff Lee
Sound by : David Thiel
$end
$info=fatfury1,
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Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (c) 11/1991 SNK.
Game ID : 0033
Terry Bogard & Andy Bogard enter in a tournament called the King of Fighters where they must face dangerous fighters in order to find their father's murderer, none other than the tournament's sponsor & supreme champion : Geese Howard. Joe Higashi also enters the tournament in search of the championship title. Who will come out victorious? The main features in this story-driven fighter are backgrounds that feature 2 battle planes for pseudo 3-D action, & excellent music!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Garou Densetsu - Shukumei no Tatakai" (translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Hungry Wolf - Battle of Destiny').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Originally called 'Real Bout', SNK opted to change the title to 'Fatal Fury'.
The official name of the tournament is 'The King of Fighters'. This can be verified if you look closely the promo poster seen in the name rankings. Later SNK would use this name for a popular game series of its own.
The music in a 2-player battle is taken from the first stage of "Street Smart".
This is the very first game that featured one of SNK's most famous fighters : Terry Bogard! Over the years, Terry Bogard has appeared in many games, usually in his familiar jacket with a star on his back and a cap on his head. However, what is on his cap is different (probably because he tosses so many of them, but that's a different story). Some games have him wear a blank cap, some have his cap say 'Running Wild', some have the Neo-Geo logo on them, but the commonly accepted cap is the one that says 'Fatal Fury' on it.
Terry Bogars appears in "Quiz King of Fighters" as selectable character.
This game was such a hit in Japan that an animated movie was released featuring character designs by Masami Ohbari. This movie's plot is fairly true to the game's main plot and all the characters in the game are featured. The movie was released on the USA by coutesy of Viz Video, a division of Viz Comics.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Garou Densetsu, Last Resort - PCCB-00087) on 21/05/1992.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version features quite different movelist sets for the three main characters (In the Fatal Fury sequels as well as the King of Fighters, Terry, Andy & Joe's movelist sets are clearly based on the japanese release of this particular game). All other versions feature very simplified joystick commands for each move.
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
5. Real Bout Fatal Fury (1995)
6. Real Bout Fatal Fury Special (1996)
7. Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 - The Newcomers (1998)
8. Fatal Fury Wild Ambition (1998)
9. Garou - Mark of the Wolves (1999)
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Planners : Tsukamichi, Deru Deru
Character designers : Ponsuke, Tsuzakingyo, Deru Deru, Moriyan, Somatoreeno, Lucky Okkiy, Boko Pyon, Soe Soe!
Chr. back up! : Sakita Kakaree, Kama Kama, Kimuryaer, Madarian, Batayan, Tabui Chang, Ochiai Shunin, Takepy, Simachang
Game assistants : Miyagami T.Ioo, S.Akutagama, Tome, Popyu Natchu 3, Tarou, Mukai
* Voice Actors :
Terry Bogard : Satoshi Hashimoto
Andy Bogard : Keiichi Nanba
Joe Higashi : Nobuyuki Hiyama
Michael Max : ???
Hwa Jai : ???
Tung Fu Rue : Shigehumi Nakai
Cheng Sinzan : Nakai Shigehumi
Duck King : Kong Kuwata
Richard Myer : Kong Kuwata
Raiden : ???
Billy Kane : Atsushi Yamanishi
Geese Howard : Kong Kuwata
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Mega Drive (1993)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1993, "Garou Densetsu")
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$info=fatfury2,
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Fatal Fury 2 (c) 12/1992 SNK.
Game ID : 0047
The lone wolves are back once again and they will battle the world's strongest fighters. However a mysterious & powerful new enemy is looking for them, the ones who defeated Geese Howard. Can the lone wolves face this new threat and come out victorious. Features background with 2 different background planes, improved control & some very nice music! :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Garou Densetsu 2 - Arata-Naru Tatakai" (translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Hungry Wolf 2 - The New Battle').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Things that changed in this sequel :
* This game allows you to switch between the background & foreground planes at will (in the first game, you could only switch planes if the CPU was on a different battle plane!).
* The game ditches the previous game's 3 button setup (punch, kick & throw) in favor of a new 4 button setup (light & heavy punches & kicks). This is apparently one of the very first Neo Geo fighters to use this now common button setup.
* This game introduces the use of Desperation Moves (highly damaging techniques that can only be used whe the lifebar is flashing red). This game as well as "Art of Fighting" were the first fighting games to introduce these moves.
* Newcomers in the game are : Mai Shiranui, Cheng Sinzan, Kim Kaphwan, Jubei Yamada, Big Bear (aka Raiden), Axel Hawk, Lawrence Blood & Wolfgang Krauser. Richard Meyer, Michael Max, Tung Fu Rue, Duck King, Hwa Jai & Geese Howard were left out! (although some of them make some cameos during some of the game's cutscenes!).
Just as the first game introduced the famed Terry Bogard, this game features SNK's most popular fighter lady : Mai Shiranui! :). Mai appears in "Quiz King of Fighters" as selectable character.
The Hungry Wolf is a reference to Terry Bogard, the main character in Fatal Fury. Terry, Andy and Joe (and to a lesser extent, Mai and Mary) are referred to as the Lone Wolves.
Keeping the tradition of the first game, an animated movie based on this game was released in Japan featuring character designs by Masami Ohbari. The movie was also released in the USA by Viz Video, a division of Viz Comics. After the second Fatal Fury movie was released, a third movie followed (which predated "Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory"). It follows the adventures of the Lonely Wolves (Terry, Andy, Joe and Mai) as they attempt to prevent a power-hungry man from claiming all the parts of the legendary Armor of Mars.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* You can only see any character's ending if you beat the game with a single credit used (No continues or two player matches are allowed!) :/.
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
5. Real Bout Fatal Fury (1995)
6. Real Bout Fatal Fury Special (1996)
7. Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 - The Newcomers (1998)
8. Fatal Fury Wild Ambition (1998)
9. Garou - Mark of the Wolves (1999)
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Planners : Deru-Deru, Tsukamichi-2, Chinta
Object designers : Higashipon Mark3, Tony Oki, Tsuzakingyo 2, Lionheart, U.G, Ryouji-Sei, Super Soe Soe, Heitarou, Terarin, Horigen.Pu-Ta
Back scroll designers : Moriyan, Somatreeno, Oba Obata, Shibatarian, Uri Midopon, A-Chang
Character back up : Manuke, Teizo Muta 92, Kama Kama, Takeshi Kimura, Man, Take.P, Albinome, Pinkey.Tbc440
Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (c) 03/1995 SNK.
Game ID : 0069
During a trip to Southtown to attend the inauguration of a new branch of Pao Pao Cafe by former street fighter Richard Meyer, the lone wolves (Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, Joe Higashi & Mai Shiranui) are unwillingly caught in the middle of a desperate search for the Shiranui Scrolls and the mysterious fighters that are after them! The game features a new graphic style, two different background planes to fight, a grade system that shows how well you perform in battle, lots of hidden moves & combos, as well as multiple endings based on your performance. The answers shall only be uncovered by a long & fierce battle, are you up to it?
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Garou Densetsu 3 - Haruka-Naru Tatakai" (translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Hungry Wolf 3 - The Distant Battle').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Things that changed in this particular game :
* The game introduces a deeper plane change system which proved to be somewhat clunky & difficult to use due to the tricky commands used to move between planes.
* Chain combos are introduced to add even more depth to each character's fighting style.
* Throws are harder to use since these are slow and throw-miss animations were added.
* Newcomers in the game are Bob Wilson, Blue Mary, Franco Bash, Hon Fu, Sokaku Mochizuki, Ryuji Yamazaki, Jin Chonshu & Jin Chonrei.
Hon Fu's goofy martial artist routine & easygoing personality make him SNK's hillarious homage to Jackie Chan. Definitely not a Bruce Lee clone! :)
Kyo Kusanagi & Sie Kensou make a cameo in Pao Pao Cafe!
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
One of the coolest things of this game is the fact that you can alter some backgrounds objects by slamming opponents against them. For example, you can knock away the training dummy in Joe's stage if you send an opponent flying towards it. Experiment on various stages to find more surprises!
Endings are based on your performance on the game, here are the final bosses you'll face according to how well you do :
1) Poor performance ending boss : Ryuji Yamazaki
2) Average performance ending boss : Jin Chonshu
3) Above average performance ending boss : Jin Chonshu (Jin Chonrei makes a brief cameo at the very end)
4) Good performance ending boss : Jin Chonrei
Note : If the game is set on the USA, ASIA or EUROPE bios, the game will reset after defeating Jin Chonrei and you won't get to see the ending, however if the game is set on the JAPAN bios it will work just fine! :)
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
5. Real Bout Fatal Fury (1995)
6. Real Bout Fatal Fury Special (1996)
7. Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 - The Newcomers (1998)
8. Fatal Fury Wild Ambition (1998)
9. Garou - Mark of the Wolves (1999)
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors :
Terry Bogard : Satoshi Hashimoto
Andy Bogard : Keiichi Nanba
Joe Higashi : Nobuyuki Hiyama
Mai Shiranui : Akoya Sogi
Geese Howard : Kong Kuwata
Sokaku Mochizuki : Kouji Ishii
Bob Wilson : Toshiyuki Morikawa
Hon-Fu : Morikawa Toshiyuki
Blue Mary : Harumi Ikoma
Franco Bash : B. J. Love
Ryuji Yamazaki : Kouji Ishii
Jin Chonshu : Kappei Yamaguchi
Jin Chonrei : Kappei Yamaguchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
Sega Saturn (1996)
* Computers :
PC [Windows 9x]
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Fatal Fury Special (c) 09/1993 SNK.
Game ID : 0058
Just as the name implies, this is a special edition of "Fatal Fury 2" filled with plenty of fun stuff. Features a few old familiar faces from the first game as newcomers; background with 2 battle planes; improved control and lots of secrets. Without a doubt, one of the better chapters in the series! :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Garou Densetsu Special" (translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Hungry Wolf Special').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Things that changed in this particular game :
* The combo system has been improved, hit damage has been lessened & the game speed has been increased.
* Newcomers in the game are Duck King, Tung Fu Rue, Geese Howard & Ryo Sakazaki.
Is Kim Kaphwan trying to replace Superman? You'll see for yourself when you spot him flying in Big Bear's & Terry Bogard's stages! :)
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Fight Against Ryo Sakazaki : Beat the game without losing a single round. You'll face against Art of Fighting's main character Ryo Sakazaki as a powerful extra boss! (Check out all the Art of Fighting characters in Ryo's stage!) :)
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
Who? When? What? Where? Why? Fax is a trivia game that asks questions about : general knowledge, sports, history and entertainment.
Controlled with four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
The game contains 3700 different questions. Updated question packs (ROM update) were periodically available.
- SERIES -
1. Fax (1983)
2. Fax II
- STAFF -
Written by : Vic Tolomei, Larry Hutcherson
Art by : Mike Craven
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Apple II
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$info=feversos,
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Fever SOS (c) 09/1998 Cave.
Game ID : CV01
Get your groove on! In this strange but addictive overhead shooter, you must do battle against hordes of enemy spaceships and giant motherships in order to rescue the hostages. Features colorful graphics & awesome special effects, an ultra-cool 70's style soundtrack, plenty of options to customize your very own space fighter and the tried & true gameplay from Atlus/Cave (which means LOTS of bullets to dodge!). Fans of excellent overhead shooters, as well as 70's music freaks should not miss on this party!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nihon System for distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Dangun Feveron".
Scitron / Gamest released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dangun Feveron - SGCD-0004) on 04/12/1998.
* Time Attack Mode : Insert a coin, hold A+B and press Start simultaneously.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Ryuichi Yabuki, Nanpei Misawa
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$info=fcombat,
$bio
Field Combat (c) 1985 Jaleco.
$end
$info=fieldday,
$bio
Field Day (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A23
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "The Undoukai".
This game runs on the "40-0" hardware.
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$info=fightfev,fightfva,
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Fight Fever (c) 06/1994 Viccom.
Game ID : 0060
Eight initially selectable characters face off to become the Tae Kwon Do master! After defeating the absolutely WACKY Master Taekuk, he becomes selectable as well to face off against end boss Karate Kenji.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Korea as "Wang Joong Wang" (translated from Korean as 'King of the Kings').
Fight Fever is Viccom's only game developed and released for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- UPDATES -
The Korean titlescreen has a Korean flag in the background instead of flames.
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$info=fghtatck,
$bio
Fighter & Attacker (c) 1992 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "F/A".
This game runs on the Namco System NA-1 hardware.
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$info=fghthist,fghthstw,fghthsta,
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Fighter's History (c) 1993 Data East.
Game ID : MBF
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Fighter's History - PCCB-00123) on 18/06/1993.
A Fighter's History unit appears in the 1998 movie 'The Replacement Killers'.
- SERIES -
The following only applies to the Japanese version of Fighter's History :
1. Fighter's History (1993)
2. Fighter's History Dynamite (1994)
3. Fighter's History - Mizoguchi Kiki Ippatsu!! (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom, Japan only release)
The following only applies to non-Japanese version of Fighter's History :
1. Fighter's History (1993)
2. Karnov's Revenge (1994)
3. Fighter's History - Mizoguchi Kiki Ippatsu!! (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom, Japan only release)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994)
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$info=ftimpcta,
$bio
Fighter's Impact Ace (c) 1996 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito FX-1B hardware.
$end
$info=ffantasy,ffantasa,
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Fighting Fantasy (c) 1989 Data East.
The brave knight takes on a slew of medieval opponents. Money won during fights can be used to purchase fighter upgrades.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Hippodrome".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Data East 1 - D25B1002) on 21/06/1989.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Marcy Eiko, Dotman
Hardware : Darkness K.K
Programmers : Susan, Vince Y., TAC. H
Sounds : Azusa Hara (AZUSA), Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Hitomi, Hiroyuki
Voices : Torba RR, Yuzi. S, Joe Kaminkow, Steve Walton
$end
$info=fhawk,fhawkj,
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Fighting Hawk (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B70
The player controls his fighting plane 'Falcon' and fights against enemies in each round of grassy plain, iceberg, glacier, snowfield and city. His final aim is to shoot down the enemy's snowfield newest bomber 'Dragon Hat'.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Flying Shark (1987)
2. Fighting Hawk (1988)
3. Fire Shark! (1990)
$end
$info=fgtlayer,
$bio
Fighting Layer (c) 1998 Arika.
A one-on-one 3-D fighting game.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Namco for distribution.
This game runs on a Namco System 12 hardware.
$end
$info=fightrol,
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Fighting Roller (c) 1983 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for Japanese manufacture and distribution.
This game is known outside Japan as "Roller Aces".
$end
$info=ftsoccer,
$bio
Fighting Soccer (c) 1988 SNK.
- STAFF -
Directer & Designer : Buri
Program designer : Tomohide
Sound director : Kenny!
Sound creators : Aran Lee, Tarkun, Oh-Chan!
Soccer mania : Konny!
Art designers : Tsunesan, Riikuni
Hardware : Nishide, Ebara
Advisers : Daimajin Bucho, Kitasan, Tama
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST
$end
$info=finlarch,
$bio
Final Arch (c) 1995 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Super Major League".
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
Character designers : Yukiwo Ishikawa, Kazuhiro Numata
Hardware : Katujiro Fujimoto, Minoru Yoshimura
Cabinet : Hisayuki Yamaguchi, Yoshihiro Akiyama
Art designer : Akio Nomura
Sound : Zuntata Sound Team
Game designers : Yukiwo Ishikawa, Kazuhiro Numata
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
* Computers :
Atari ST (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
$end
$info=ffight,ffightu,ffightj,ffightj1,
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Final Fight (c) 12/1989 Capcom.
After "Double Dragon", Final Fight became the benchmark of the beat-'em-up genre, with a nice variety of characters, large sprites and detailed backgrounds. A true classic of the genre!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game was originally billed as the sequel to "Street Fighter" called 'Street Fighter '89'. While the game had become a major hit in its own right, Capcom decided to change the name to 'Final Fight' and save the "Street Fighter" name for another game, two years later.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Guy's name is written with the kanji meaning 'victory song'.
The enemy character Andore and all his clones (Andore Jr., U. Andore, F. Andore and G. Andore) are Capcom's homage to the now late WWF Champion, Andre Rene Roussimoff aka 'Andre the Giant'.
Other characters such as Axl and Slash are parodies as well, being from the band 'Guns N' Roses'.
Poison is taken from the homonymous glam group of eighties in which the singer used to have a similar hat to the bitch in the game.
Abigail is an album of Mercyful Fate, whose singer (King Diamond) resembles the character in the game.
Sodom is a famous German thrash metal band born in the eighties.
The enemy character Two P appear in "Forgotten Worlds" as the second player ('Two P' for 2P, 'Player 2').
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Capcom 3 - PCCB-00030) on 21/05/1990.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version has an additional scene that shows Jessica in underwear on the TV. This scene was removed in all non-Japanese versions of Final Fight.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Special Endings : Finish the game without having to continue to see an additional credit sequence (meet the staff).
- SERIES -
1. Final Fight (1989)
2. Final Fight 2 (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Mighty Final Fight (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Final Fight 3 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom) ("Final Fight Tough" in Japan)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991, "Final Fight" and 1992, "Final Fight Guy")
Sega Mega CD (1993, "Final Fight CD")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2001, "Final Fight One")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1991)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
Sharp X68000 (1992)
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$info=ffreveng,
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Final Fight Revenge (c) 1999 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game was created by Capcom USA, not the main Japanese branch.
This game was a disappointment to many fans of the original "Final Fight", the original was a 2D side-scrolling beat-em' up, 'Revenge' is a 3-D versus fighting game, like "Street Fighter EX", only not as good.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
If you are using Cody and defeat your opponent with the 'Punch-out' super move, you get a special 'You're already dead' victory pose that is a direct rip-off of 'Hokuto no Ken' (aka 'Fist of the North Star').
- SERIES -
1. Final Fight (1989)
2. Final Fight 2 (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Mighty Final Fight (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Final Fight 3 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom) ("Final Fight Tough" in Japan)
5. Final Fight Revenge (1999)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (2000) : was the last game produced for that system.
This game runs on a derivative Namco System 2 hardware.
Final Lap is the first multi-player, multi-cabinet networked arcade racing game. Multiple cabinets can be connected to allow up to eight players to join in the same race.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.4 - VDR-5282) on 08/03/1989.
In 1990, Philip Morris, the tobacco conglomerate, filed a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement against Namco because this game featured a Marlboro billboard, which was found on the real-life Suzuka and Monaco tracks. Philip Morris was under investigation at the time for their role in preteen smoking and the appearance of one of their brands in games aimed towards children and teens did not help their image. Namco was forced to pay a settlement.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Trick To Get A Better Times : Play a multi-player game! In a multi-player game, the computer cars are less frequent and allow better lap times.
- SERIES -
1. Pole Position (1982)
2. Pole Position II (1983)
4. Final Lap (1987)
5. Final Lap 2 (1990)
6. Final Lap 3 (1992)
7. Final Lap R (1993)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1987) released by Namco.
$end
$info=finalap2,finalp2j,
$bio
Final Lap 2 (c) 08/1990 Namco.
Ride with the winners!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a derivative Namco System 2 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Final Lap 2 : G.S.M. Namco 3 - PCCB-00040) on 21/09/1990.
- SERIES -
1. Pole Position (1982)
2. Pole Position II (1983)
4. Final Lap (1987)
5. Final Lap 2 (1990)
6. Final Lap 3 (1992)
7. Final Lap R (1993)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe
$end
$info=finalap3,finalp3a,
$bio
Final Lap 3 (c) 09/1992 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a derivative Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.8 - VICL-8074) on 21/04/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Pole Position (1982)
2. Pole Position II (1983)
4. Final Lap (1987)
5. Final Lap 2 (1990)
6. Final Lap 3 (1992)
7. Final Lap R (1993)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Masahiro Fukuzawa
$end
$info=finalapr,
$bio
Final Lap R (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System FL hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Pole Position (1982)
2. Pole Position II (1983)
4. Final Lap (1987)
5. Final Lap 2 (1990)
6. Final Lap 3 (1992)
7. Final Lap R (1993)
$end
$info=fround,froundl,
$bio
Final Round (c) 11/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX870
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Hard Puncher - Ketsumamireru no Eikou".
This game runs on the Konami Twin 16 hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
Background designers : Nawa Lin, Satoru, A. Haruno, Bon, Hamali Tel, Sato Dou!, Kazu Tomita, B. F. R
BGM composers : Wakasugi Matsuri, Yamasan, Kaorin, Rikarin BZ, Rio
Sound effects : Wakasugi Matsuri
Artwork Designer : Maru-Kata
$end
$info=finalizr,finalizb,
$bio
Finalizer - Super Transformation (c) 12/1985 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Double Dribble" hardware.
$end
$info=findlove,
$bio
Find Love - Zenkoku Seifuku Bishoujo Grand Prix (c) 1995 Sega.
A Japanese slide puzzle game featuring lots of anime style ladies.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
Daiki released a Japan Uniform Girls collection of 'Find Love' trading cards.
- SERIES -
1. Find Love - Zenkoku Seifuku Bishoujo Grand Prix (1995)
2. Find Love 2 - The Prologue (04/06/98, Sega Saturn)
3. Find Love 2 - Rhapsody (26/11/98, Sega Saturn)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=findout,
$bio
Find Out (c) 1987 Elettronolo.
Italian game with the same concept as "Wheel Of Fortune".
$end
$info=finehour,
$bio
Finest Hour (c) 09/1989 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Finest Hour is the first game from Namco where the hero is a robot.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Finest Hour : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.3 - VICL-15004) on 21/09/1990.
- STAFF -
Produced by : S. Yokoyama
Development directed by : S. Okamoto
General agent : K. Matsuoka
Management by : S. Sakurai
Marketing investigated by : Toshio Natsui
Superviser of test play : Y. Seto
Directed and programmed by : K. Nikaido
Character designers : Y. Teshima, T. Kinoshita, K. Yanagihara, S. Sasaki
Graphic designers : N. Yanagisawa, H. Fukuda, M. Fukuoka, M. Nagashima
Development supported by : M. Kato
Music composed by : Katsurou Tajima
Logotype desgned by : N. Abe
Lyrics translated by : R. Okamoto
Publicity poster arranged by : H. Kuwahara
Presidental advisor : E. Sato
Graphic utility distribution : A. Nagamatsu
Coordinate supported by : E. Saita, Y. Honda
$end
$info=firebarr,
$bio
Fire Barrel (c) 1993 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-107 system hardware.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Shaka
Programmers : Denchan, R&R Aya
Designers : Maccoy, Yamachin, Core_1
Sound B.G.M : Rikei
Sound effects : Hiya
$end
$info=firebatl,
$bio
Fire Battle (c) 1984 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game represents Taito's answer to Namco's "Xevious".
$end
$info=firehawk,
$bio
Fire Hawk (c) 2001 ESD.
- TRIVIA -
The jet selection screen music was ripped from the first stage music of the early SNK Neo-Geo MVS shoot-em-up game "Andro Dunos".
- STAFF -
Director: James Park
R&D Manager: Cho Nam Jun
Main Program: Oh Kyung Hun
Sub Program: Lee Hyun Chul
Main Graphic: Seo Min Gun
Sub Graphic: Kim Sun Yung, Lee Won Hee, Lee Youl
DB Setting: Han Ji Ho
$end
$info=fireone,
$bio
Fire One! (c) 11/1979 Exidy.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : David Rolfe, Ted Michon, Susan Ogg
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1983)
Atari 800 (1983)
$end
$info=fireshrk,
$bio
Fire Shark! (c) 1990 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-017
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for USA distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Same! Same! Same!".
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version, Same! Same! Same! is different :
* You can only play one player at a time.
* When you get hit you start over a bit behind where you left off.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dipswitches' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- SERIES -
1. Flying Shark (1987)
2. Fighting Hawk (1988)
3. Fire Shark! (1990)
- STAFF -
Music created by : Masanory Yuge
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
$end
$info=firetrap,firetpbl,
$bio
Fire Trap (c) 10/1986 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
The stylized looking flame to the left of the word 'Fire Trap' on the title screen is actually the kanji character 'honoo', which means 'flame'.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
$end
$info=firetrk,
$bio
Fire Truck (c) 06/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 030926
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Smokey Joe".
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Howard Delman (Howie)
$end
$info=fitfight,
$bio
Fit of Fighting (c) 199?.
A reconstructed sprite-ripped bootleg of "Art of Fighting" with all eight characters selectable in any mode.
- UPDATES -
Fit of Fighting is a very horrible Art of Fighting bootleg :
* FM music.
* No damage in the fighters faces.
* No zooms.
* Poor AI.
* Poor gameplay (you have to execute the special attacks very slowly to get them running!).
* Ripped graphics but reprogrammed from 0.
$end
$info=fitter,
$bio
Fitter (c) 1981 Taito.
The object of the game is for the player to maneuver his white robot in 1 of 4 directions within a maze, capture a red character robot as they move about the maze, and race to the center to change the 9 white balls located there to red. The player may only change one white ball to red at a time after he has captured a red robot, and must evade 4 chaser monsters in the process. Bonus point may be earned when capturing the elusive 'red king' that appears on the screen. Capture him and momentarily immobilize the chasers, but do not come in contact with the yellow robots--or your much-needed red robots will be changed to white and force you to change strategy. Play is over when the chasers have captured all of the player's robots. But, should the player be successful in changing all of the balls in the center to red, the pattern clears and a different challenge is presented. A 3x3 or 4x4 tri-colored pattern will appear at the bottom of the screen and a slightly different tri-colored cube of corresponding size will appear at the center of the screen. The player may earn bonus points by moving the directional arrow and rearranging the colors of the cube at the center of the screen to match the sample pattern presented at the bottom of the screen. The player is given 90 seconds to rearrange the cube as many times as he can. Action returns to the maze whether you win or lose the cube challenge. All in all, an exciting and challenging game where patience and skill are required.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Round-Up".
This game runs on "The Pit" hardware.
$end
$info=fixeight,
$bio
Fixeight (c) 1992 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-026
- SERIES -
1. Out Zone (1990)
2. Fixeight (1992)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Toshiaki Tomizawa
$end
$info=flkatck,
$bio
Flak Attack (c) 08/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX669
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "MX5000".
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
$end
$info=flashgal,
$bio
Flashgal (c) 1985 Sega.
Take a stand against crime! As the hyperactive female crime fighter (she just can't stand still!) known as the Flashgal, you'll face many dangers such as helicopters, dogs, thugs & ninjas in order to protect peace, lots of different game styles (beat-em up, shooting, hack & slash, etc.) give this fun game lots of variety!
$end
$info=fpoint,fpointbl,fpointbj,
$bio
Flash Point (c) 1989 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
A bootleg of this game was released by Datsu the same year under the same name.
Flicky makes a cameo appearance as he introduces each round to you!
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX
$end
$info=flicky,flickyo,
$bio
Flicky (c) 09/1984 Sega.
When the chicks leave the nest... it's flicky to the rescue!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
The game changed name two times during its development : 'First Busty' (!), then 'Flipp' and finally 'Flicky'.
Flicky never really left the Sega scene; wherever Sonic is, Flicky is likely to be seen as well! Flicky is one of the animals that is saved whenever Sonic or one of his buddies destroys a Badnik (Dr. Eggman's robots) in most of the Sonic games.
Flicky literally tags along with Sonic in the Genesis/Saturn game "Sonic 3D Flickie's Island", more widely known as "Sonic 3D Blast".
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Hideki Ishikawa (H.I), Shuichi Katagi (KTG)
Designed by : Yoji Ishii (ICI)
Character Design : Yoshiki Kawasaki (Y.K)
Security by : Shuichi Katagi (KTG)
(M.T) ?
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1984)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
* Others :
Mobiles phones (2001)
$end
$info=flower,
$bio
Flower (c) 1986 Komax.
$end
$info=flyboy,flyboyb,
$bio
Fly-Boy (c) 10/1982 Kaneko.
Take off on a fantastic video trip. A voyage that simulates the thrills and skills of actual Hang Gliding. Players use the joystick to control Freddie, but good timing and strategy is necessary to successfully negotiate invisible air currents, wind direction and up and down drafts. This game has incredible visual impact for this time, Freddie flies the skies over the Alps--over trains, trees, bridges, through winter and summer seasons; over the Pacific--over a yacht, tropical islands, an aircraft carrier; and over Egypt--camels, Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Sphinx, through day and night landscapes. It's a complete global challenge with non-stop action over a continuously changing panorama below.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Atari under the name of "Fast Freddie".
$end
$info=flyball,
$bio
Flyball (c) 07/1976 Atari.
Game ID : 005629
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dave Shepperd
$end
$info=fshark,fsharkbt,
$bio
Flying Shark (c) 03/1987 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-007
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
This game is known in Japan as "Hishou Zame" and in US as "Sky Shark".
- SERIES -
1. Flying Shark (1987)
2. Fighting Hawk (1988)
3. Fire Shark! (1990)
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Fujitsu FM Towns
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Sharp X68000 (1991)
Commodore C64
$end
$info=foodf,foodf2,foodfc,
$bio
Food Fight (c) 1982 Atari.
Game ID : 136020
The player, as Charley Chuck, must dodge all kinds of flying fruit and vegetables and try to eat an ice cream cone before it melts. How many ice cream cones can he eat? Your players will soon find out in this incredible video feast. As an ice cream cone melts on the other side of the screen, Charley Chuck just naturally has to go for it, But he must get past Oscar, Angelo, Jacques and Zorba, four chefs who unexpectedly pop out of holes, chase Charley Chuck and throw food at him. They all have different personalities and they're all out to stop Charley Chuck if he isn't fast enough. There are piles of tomatoes, peas, bananas, pies and watermelon Charley Chuck can use to defend himself from the persistent chefs. The player controls Charley Chuck with an analog joystick which allows 360° movement on the playfield, and a Throw button, used when Charley Chuck needs to throw food at one of the chefs.
- TRIVIA -
Food Fight was designed for Atari by General Computing as part of a lawsuit settlement for an illegal speedup kit for "Missile Command", in which they affixed their copyright. This was one of two games; "Quantum" was the other. Inspired by the food fight scene in National Lampoon's Animal House.
This game has 125 recognized levels. On level 125 on the selection screen, it gives you the requisite free man with a ? above his head. While there are levels after 125, the game counter will not go that high. It should be noted that the gameplay on this high a level is very reflex/twitch oriented. Only those with ice coursing through their veins can decipher the action on the screen.
The game code shares a hidden message : HI JON.
Approximately 2,050 units were produced (only ~100 cocktail).
A Food Fight unit appears in the 1985 movie 'Real Genius'.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
Free men are awarded at 25,000 and at 100,000 thereafter.
The best way to get the ice cream in the later levels (level 85 or above) is to use the diagonal method. If you are placed close to a corner, run diagonally toward the lower wall and then diagonally upward toward the cone. Hopefully there will be some food placed between you and the chefs.
In later levels, it is NOT advised to try and target the chefs coming toward you. The only chef you need to concentrate on is the one running toward the ice cream in front of you.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 7800 (1984)
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1987)
$end
$info=footchmp,
$bio
Football Champ (c) 03/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C80
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Hattrick Hero" and in Europe as "Euro Champ '92".
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Football Champ (1991)
2. Taito Cup Finals (1993)
3. Hattrick Hero '94 (1994)
4. Taito Power Goal (1994)
- STAFF -
'Team dogyan' leader : Takeshi Kobori
Planner : Takeshi Kobori
Character designers : Takeshi Kobori, Tsutomu Sekimoto, Nobuhiro Hiramatsu, Peacock
In the future, a powerful enemy force has seized an inhabited planet now known as the Dust World and it is up to two unknown soldiers to try to obliterate the invaders and restore their planet's former name : 'Earth'. Features excellent graphics with awesome enemy designs, LOTS of weapons to buy and a solid challenge!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick, a spinner and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Lost Worlds".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Forgotten Worlds is NOT the sequel to "Black Tiger" but he shares several similitudes with it : In both games the player must fight dragons, collect 'ZENNY' money and buy weapons and armour in shops. Also, both games have intros depicting dragons attacking cities.
The first player character, Unknown Soldier, appears as an assist character in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes". The second player character would appear in "Final Fight" as an enemy member of Mad Gear. He was then called 'Two P' (for 2P, 'player 2').
Scroll designers : Mikichan (Mik), Hanachan, Kuramoyan, Nouochan, Black man
Sound : Tamayo Kawamoto, Yukichan, No papa
Hardware : Shinji Kuchino
Mechatronics : Katuhiko Kamimori
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1989)
NEC PC Engine (1992)
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
$end
$info=formatz,
$bio
Formation Z (c) 1984 Jaleco.
The player as Aeroboto can transform into a 'Mobile robot' or an 'Aero-fighter' to complete this marathon shoot-'em-up.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Aeroboto" (Licensed to Williams).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
*Computers
MSX
$end
$info=fourtrax,
$bio
Four Trax (c) 11/1989 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a derivative Namco System 2 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Final Lap 2 : G.S.M. Namco 3 - PCCB-00040) on 21/09/1990.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Junko Ozawa, Yoshie Takayanagi
$end
$info=freekick,freekckb,
$bio
Free Kick (c) 1987 Nihon System.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Sega.
$end
$info=freeze,
$bio
Freeze (c) 10/1984 Cinematronics.
$end
$info=frenzy,
$bio
Frenzy (c) 05/1982 Stern.
- SERIES -
1. Berzek (1980)
2. Frenzy (1982)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Alan McNeil
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
$end
$info=friskyt,friskyta,
$bio
Frisky Tom (c) 10/1981 Nichibutsu.
- UPDATES -
Differences in new/old version of Frisky Tom :
* The lady wears a bikini in new version.
* Game config is backed up by 4.5v battery in old version.
* Old version uses larger board.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Nichibutsu Arcade Classics")
Atari 5200
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=frogg,froggers,
$bio
Frog (c) 1981.
- TRIVIA -
This bootleg exists both on the "Scramble" hardware and on the "Galaxian" hardware.
$end
$info=frogger,frogseg1,frogseg2,froggrmc,
$bio
Frogger (c) 06/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX392
Home may look like it's only a hop, skip and a jump away, but looks can be deceiving. First, there's a dangerous highway to hop across, full of fast-moving cars and trucks. Then there's a swirling river to leap, full of frog-eating creatures.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Sega for US distribution (10/1981).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Frog".
Frogger achieves dramatic success after its summer 1981 release in Japan and early 1982 release in the States, where Sega capitalizes on the product.
The sound made when you insert a coin in Frogger was sampled by producer Richard X for the Sugababes' song 'Freak Like Me' (and is the very first sound on the track).
Frogger inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Froggy's Lament' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
A Frogger unit appears in the 1999 movie 'Magnolia'.
An episode of Seinfeld (a classic TV show) had a parody of the game - an overhead shot of a man attempting to wheel a Frogger arcade cabinet across a busy street. The scene ended with the cabinet being smashed apart by a truck - quite traumatic to watch.
MB (Milton Bradley) released the same year a boardgame based on this video game (same name) : In this version of the game, 2 players face off, each with their own army of frogs, logs, and automobiles. Each turn, a player spends his movement points either moving his frogs toward their goal (the other side of the board), or moving logs and cars in an attempt to block or squash the other player's frogs. Complete with "bonus points" for landing on flies, this is actually a pretty faithful interpretation of the video-game; but far too simple to have any long-lasting interest. More of a curiosity for video game enthusiasts than anything.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* This isn't a cheat or an easter egg - it's just an interesting quirk : Watch the Frogger demo, and when the frog gets to the last log, the player has control over him for the very last move. You can verify this by jumping backwards rather than forwards!
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Atari XEGS
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Konami Collectors Series - Arcade Advanced")
Magnavox Odyssey 2
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1981, "Froggy")
Sinclair ZX 81 (1982, "Froggy")
PC [MS-DOS] (1983)
MSX (1983)
Acorn Electron (1984, "Hopper")
Amstrad CPC (1985, "Froggy")
Oric I ("Hopper")
Commodore VC20 ("Menagerie")
Atari 800
Commodore C64
Apple II
* Others :
VFD handheld game (19??) released by CGL (Computer Games Limited).
VFD handheld game (1981) released by Coleco.
VFD handheld game (19??) released by Gakken.
$end
$info=frogs,
$bio
Frogs (c) 10/1978 Gremlin.
Game ID : 112-119
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=frontlin,
$bio
Front Line (c) 11/1982 Taito.
Game ID : FL
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
A Front Line unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600
ColecoVision
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=fjbuster,
$bio
Fujiyama Buster (c) 1992 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Shogun Warriors".
$end
$info=fullthrl,
$bio
Full Throttle (c) 1987 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Top Speed".
This is Taito's response to Sega's "Out Run".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Ninja Warriors : G.S.M. Taito 1 - D28B0001) on 21/06/1988.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- STAFF -
Project leader / Game designer : Hiroyuki Sakou
Game programmers : Kyoji Shimamoto, Takeshi Murata, Takeshi Ishizashi
Music composer : Masahiko Takagi
Sound effects : Eikichi Takahashi
Sound adviser : Hisayoshi Ogura
Hardware designer : Masahiro Yamaguchi
Custom I.C. designers : Shyugi Kubota, Katsujiroh Fujimoto, Toshiyuki Sanada
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=funkyjet,
$bio
Funky Jet (c) 1992 Data East.
Game ID : MAT
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Mitchell.
$end
$info=funybubl,
$bio
Funny Bubble (c) 01/1999 Comad.
A "Puzz Loop" rip-off.
- TRIVIA -
At the end credits '(c) 1999.1 INCHANG Electronics Co.' is shown.
- STAFF -
Director : J. K. Y.
Project by : Lee Sung Sool
Program by : Kim Byung Kyu, Lee Chang Yong, Park Young Hwan
Graphic by : Lim Su Jin, Sung Myung Sock, Kim Du Su, Kim Doc Soo, Chang Eun Jung, Lee Youn Kyung
Surport : Lee Sung Hee
$end
$info=funnymou,
$bio
Funny Mouse (c) 1982 Chuo.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Super Mouse".
This game runs on "The Pit" hardware.
$end
$info=futspy,
$bio
Future Spy (c) 10/1984 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This is a rare game.
It existed only as a conversion kit for Zaxxon.
$end
$info=gdarius,
$bio
G-Darius (c) 1997 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito FX-1B hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Darius (1986)
2. Darius II (1989)
3. Darius Twin (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Darius Force (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Darius Gaiden - Silver Hawk (1994)
4. G-Darius (1997)
5. G-Darius ver.2 (1997)
$end
$info=gdarius2,
$bio
G-Darius ver.2 (c) 1997 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito FX-1B hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Darius (1986)
2. Darius II (1989)
3. Darius Twin (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Darius Force (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Darius Gaiden - Silver Hawk (1994)
4. G-Darius (1997)
5. G-Darius ver.2 (1997)
$end
$info=gijoe,gijoeu,gijoej,
$bio
G.I. Joe - A Real American Hero (c) 05/1992 Konami.
Game ID : GX069
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
Based on the cartoon and comic book series of the same name.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami All Stars 1993 - KICA-9016, 9018) on 21/12/1992.
- STAFF -
Director : Formula Jun
Game programmers : Q16.Tsutsui, T. Yoshinobu, Masae Nakashima
Graphic designers : Sakura 28, M. Yamada, M. Yamashita
Sound designers : T. Ogura, K. Fukui
Hardware : Hashima, Y. Wajiki
Product designer : T. Nishimura
$end
$info=gaia,
$bio
Gaia Crusaders (c) 1999 Noise Factory.
As one of five elemental warriors, fulfill your destiny by destroying an army of demons that now populate the world. Features great graphics & sound, an easy-to-use combo-geared control layout and lots of weird looking enemies to beat!
- TRIVIA -
This is the first Noise Factory game.
- UPDATES -
When the DIP switch is set to English, the Japanese subtitle written in kanji underneath the title reads 'Seisensha'. This could be translated (rather clumsily) to 'Journeying Soldier' or (to the better sounding) 'Crusader' for this partiuclar instance, since there is a religious overtone in the prologue of the game, even though the Japanese word 'Seisensha' is as secular as the word 'chair' and doesn't contain a underlying religious meaning such as with the case of the word 'Crusader'.
When the DIP switch is set to Japanese, the Japanese subtitle is just the title of the game written in katakana, which is read as 'Gaia Kuruseidaazu'.
A far away land filled with monsters and under the hand of an evil king is on the edge of destruction. Only a small group of brave heroes (a dragon warrior, a fairy & a prince) dare to step forth to look for lhe legendary sword of the Golden Hawk hidden in the flying citadel known as Gaiapolis in order to topple the evil king and bring peace to this troubled land. Features some very nice 2-D graphics, awesome character & enemy artwork designs, a superb soundtrack and addicting hack & slash action with some RPG characteristics (characters & weapons level up, plenty of magic spells & summons). If you enjoyed Taito's Cadash, this game is for you!
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Gaiapolis - Sword of the Golden Hawk'.
This game is also known as "Entapous".
This game runs on a "Mystic Warriors" based hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusement Sounds '93 Summer - KICA-7616, 7617) on 21/08/1993.
- STAFF -
Directed by : A.C.D.
Plot and story by : Tadasuke
Programmers : Tadasuke, TOM, Hides
Obj. designers : Shuzilow. Ha!, Idaten. Yasuhiro, Kanaboh. N, Akihito. N
Art directers : Idaten. Yasuhiro
Sound produced by : Technouchi
Music produced by : Prophet Fukami
Hardware : Pin, Tmi, Sanpei.I
Visual designers : Ricky.S, Poper.N
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1994) : Unofficial port by Sachen.
$end
$info=gground,
$bio
Gain Ground (c) 1988 Sega.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
$end
$info=gwarrior,
$bio
Galactic Warriors (c) 11/1985 Konami.
An early fighter where three selectable robots do battle against various space enemies.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.2 - ALC-22904) on 25/09/1986.
$end
$info=galaga,galagao,galagamw,galagamk,
$bio
Galaga (c) 09/1981 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Bally Midway for US manufacture and distribution (12/1981).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Gallag".
A hack of this game is called "GATsBEe".
Although Galaga was a superior game, it didn't sell the large numbers that its predecessor did. One of the first games with a bonus stage.
The game 'rolls over' at 999,990 points. The player 1 score counter is six digits, but the player 2 counter is seven digits. Therefore, most good players start a 2 players game and play exclusively on the player 2 side so their score won't 'roll over' at 999,990. After the 1,000,000 mark, new ships are no longer awarded.
The game 'rolls over' after stage 255. After finishing the 255th level, the screen says 'Stage 0' and the machine locks up.
If you have more than 7 extra men, the marker for the screen will only show 7 1/2 (!) men remaining. Additional extra men will still be credited, even though they won't show on the screen.
A Galaga unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1984 movie 'The Karate Kid' and in the 1987 movie 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep B1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Right(x5), Left(x6), Right(x3), Left(x7). '(c) 1981 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
* Enemy Stop Shooting : On the first stage, kill everything but the two bees in the bottom left corner. Then just wait, dodging the bees' shots, until the bee no longer drops any shots towards you. After the bees stop firing, let it pass for 2 more trips and then kill them. For the rest of the game, the enemies will not drop shots. It will take approximately 15 minutes for the bees to quit shooting at you, so this trick requires a lot of patience. Note : In a 2-player game, only one person has to do the cheat for both players to benefit. But as soon as 1 of the players game is over the bees begin shooting again.
* (BUG) Take The Control Of The Ship For Free : During the Galaga demo, the Galaga character comes down and tries to tractor-beam up the player's ship. As soon as that tractor-beam starts, the player can take control of the ship in the demo. The player has two choices here and this will effect how the game handles this bug : If the player allows himself to be captured, the demo will continue as normal and he has the option of controlling the player ship or not. The player can choose whether to save the captured ship, try to complete the level, etc. The demo mode will complete after 30 seconds and the high-score screen will appear. If the player takes control of the ship and destroys the Galaga with the tractor beam, some of the characters on the screen will freeze while others are still moving and doing what they are suppose to be doing. This will last 15-20 seconds, then the game will go to the high score screen.
* Challenging stages are easier if the high score numbers are used to refine your aim. These tips assume a 6-digit high score :
1) On the first 2 challenging stages, aim your ships so that your left set of bullets falls between the second and third numbers in the high score list.
2) On subsequent challenging stages, aim one set of your bullets between the first and second numbers in the high score list (if the units come from the left) or between the last and next-to-last numbers (if the units come from the right). This will allow you to hit descending enemies at the highest possible point.
* Here Is A neat (and useless) Galaga Trick : It is possible to end the game with a 200% ratio. The 200% hit-miss ratio trick can only be done with your first shot of the game. When the game starts, don't move, and fire only one shot. If you time it correctly, two enemies will be killed at once. Let your remaining ships be destroyed, and presto : a better-than-perfect result.
- SERIES -
1. Galaxian (1979)
2. Galaga (1981)
3. Gaplus (1984)
4. Galaga '88 (1987)
5. Galaga - Destination Earth (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Music by : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 7800 (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Galaga & Galaxian (1995, Nintendo Game Boy)
Sony PlayStation (1995, "Namco Museum Vol.1")
Nintendo 64 (1999, "Namco Museum 64")
Sega Dreamcast (1999, "Namco Museum")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2001, "Namco Museum")
Nintendo GameCube (2002, "Namco Museum")
Microsoft XBOX (2002, "Namco Museum")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1982)
MSX (1984)
* Others :
Arcade (1995, "Namco Classics Collection Vol.1")
Appears on the Ms Pac-Man TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific. (2004)
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$info=galaga88,galag88b,galag88j,
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Galaga '88 (c) 12/1987 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Super Bonus : During the 'Galactic Dancing' bonus round, don't do anything. You will receive a bonus between 10.000 and 25.000 points.
- SERIES -
1. Galaxian (1979)
2. Galaga (1981)
3. Gaplus (1984)
4. Galaga '88 (1987)
5. Galaga - Destination Earth (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Sound composed by : Hiroyuki Kawada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1988)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1987)
$end
$info=galaga3,galaga3a,galaga3b,galaga3m,
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Galaga 3 (c) 10/1984 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Gaplus" (07/1984).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep Start and Button 1 pressed, move joystick Left until sound reaches 19. '(c) 1984 NAMCO' will appear on the screen.
* These tips are all variations on the same theme :
1) On level 1, allow all of the enemies to appear and fly into formation without shooting any of them. After the boss alien appears (the one that carries the tractor beam attachment), you'll see a pulsar similar to the ones the aliens appear from fly from just above the boss alien to the middle-right of the screen. Once it's gone by, shoot only the second alien from the left in the bottom row of the formation. A 'Special' flag will appear just below where it was; pick it up and you'll get a bonus ship.
2) In Parsec 1, go up to the very front and wait for all the bugs to come out. Then kill the 2nd bug from the left in the bottom row to make the special flag appear. Now, when the boss is coming down, move your ship and kill yourself by touching it. Don't touch the blaster head, just the boss. Your ship is turned into the blue one, and go get the special flag.
* Another Approach To The Same Situation : At the start of the first round, push straight up until you stop. DON'T shoot! Just sit there and let all the bugs form. Right after the last row of bugs get into formation a star will shoot from the top left side of the screen to the bottom right. If you time this right you can get up to 5 shots on it. After about 10 hits on the star (it will come out at random times during the game) it will transform your ship into a new ship that can shoot 3 shots on the screen (3 shots verticaly in a row) instead of just 2.
- SERIES -
1. Galaxian (1979)
2. Galaga (1981)
3. Galaga 3 (1984)
4. Galaga '88 (1987)
5. Galaga - Destination Earth (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
$end
$info=galaxian,galaxiaj,galmidw,galmidwo,
$bio
Galaxian (c) 10/1979 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Midway for US manufacture and distribution (12/1979).
The Nichibutsu version is known as "Moon Alien".
Some hacks of this game are known as "Galaxian Part 4", "Galaxian Turbo", "Super Galaxians", "Super Invaders galactica", "Swarm" and "Galaxian Part X".
A Spanish bootleg made by Petaco S.A. is known as "Zero Time".
Space battles of all kinds played a major role during the golden age of video games. With the introduction of Galaxian in 1979, players were transported to the most colorful and challenging space battle yet.
This was the first video game released with 100 percent of its graphics displayed in true R.G.B. color.
A place in video game history : "Galaxian captivated the minds of quite a few arcade enthusiasts," said Chris Lindsey, director of the National Video Game and Coin-Op Museum in St. Louis. "It was a relatively early entry in the golden age of video games, and it capitalized on the enthusiasm created by the earlier video game classic, "Space Invaders", while providing a more colorful, njoyable, and demanding gaming experience.
Galaxian had smarter bad guys than "Space Invaders", and it demanded that the player really pay attention to what was going on. And there were no shields, like many games have today. You really had to stay on the ball. Galaxian also had great sound and used elements that have since become standard -- such as flags and other symbols to mark the player's progression through different levels of game play.".
* The great 25-cent escape : "Galaxian definitely gets an enthusiastic response," Lindsey said. "In fact, I deliberately position the game near the entrance of the museum. Often it's the first game people go to." Lindsey often sees parents trying to convey to their child the excitement of these great games. "It is funny for me when I see a father trying to explain a game to his kid. Junior really just wants to get on the game and figure it out, and Dad wants to do a demo. Dad starts instructing Junior while Junior is sort of looking around, wondering how he can get away. But Dad continues, busily explaining the nuances of the game, which he knows Junior can't get on the first play. This all shows the enthusiasm that a certain generation still has for these terrific games."
With or without a parent's help, Lindsey sees a younger generation embracing the classic arcade games. "Kids by themselves will actually do quite well on these games," Lindsey said. "I'm somewhat surprised when I see how good kids are at picking up games. I sort of think that because I'm older, I should be able to play better, and that's not always the case with video games. That's a lesson an entire generation has had to learn.".
* Namco notes : Galaxian was one of Namco's first video games, and engineers throughout the company were gathered into a special team. As the game neared completion, the engineers suspected they had created a good game because other Namco employees were extremely "excited and crazy about the game." Once Galaxian was released, they knew they had a winner because, as one Namco engineer reported, "People [at the arcades] piled their coins onto the game cabinets to keep playing, and those who were waiting were very irritated because their turn never came. There were huge lines of people around each machine.".
A Galaxian unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- UPDATES -
The only code difference between the original Namco version and the licensed Midway version is that the BONUS SHIP text is printed on a different line.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Shoot one of the yellow (topmost) ships when it first comes down. It causes everyone to stop firing for a few moments.
- SERIES -
1. Galaxian (1979)
2. Galaga (1981)
3. Gaplus (1984)
4. Galaga '88 (1987)
5. Galaga - Destination Earth (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 5200 (1982)
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Galaga & Galaxian (1995, Nintendo Game Boy)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
Nintendo 64 (1999, "Namco Museum 64")
Sega Dreamcast (1999, "Namco Museum")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2001, "Namco Museum")
Nintendo GameCube (2002, "Namco Museum")
Microsoft XBOX (2002, "Namco Museum")
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1982)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1982)
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
PC [MS-DOS] (1983)
MSX (1984)
Apple II
* Others :
VFD tabletop game ("Beam Galaxian") released by Bandai.
VFD tabletop game (1981) released by Coleco.
Appears on the Namco Classics TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific. (2003)
$end
$info=galap4,
$bio
Galaxian Part 4 (c) 1979 G.G.I.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Galaxian".
- UPDATES -
The graphics have been altered and the game has been made more difficult.
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$info=galapx,
$bio
Galaxian Part X (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Galaxian".
- UPDATES -
The rate of fire is much faster and the alien's movements are more random.
$end
$info=galturbo,
$bio
Galaxian Turbo (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Galaxian".
- UPDATES -
It's much faster and the aliens move in a different pattern.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. SEGA 1 - D28B0002) on 07/07/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Galaxy Force
2. Galaxy Force II (1988)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Jouji Iijima
$end
$info=galaxygn,
$bio
Galaxy Gunners (c) 1989 Electronic Devices.
$end
$info=grescue,
$bio
Galaxy Rescue (c) 1979 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Lunar Rescue".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Destination Earth".
$end
$info=galxwars,galxwar2,galxwart,
$bio
Galaxy Wars (c) 08/1979 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Star Wars".
$end
$info=galivan,galivan2,
$bio
Galivan - Cosmo Police (c) 12/1985 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
The game was based on the sentai of the same name.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Nichibutsu 1 - D28B0004) on 21/09/1988.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : DEC 11 1986
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : DEC 16 1986
- SERIES -
1. Galivan - Cosmo Police
2. Cosmo Police Galivan II - Arrow of Justice (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Directed by : Shigeki Fujiwara
Software by : T. Tsuchie
Hardware by : Isao Shiki
Designer by : K. Nakagawa
Music & Sound by : Kenji Yoshida
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1986)
$end
$info=gallag,
$bio
Gallag (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Galaga".
- UPDATES -
This bootleg looks and plays exactly like the original Galaga except that it says GALLAG on the title screen and 1982 where the Namco copyright would normally be.
$end
$info=gallop,
$bio
Gallop - Armed Police Unit (c) 09/1991 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Cosmic Cop".
This game runs on the Irem M-73 system hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type Special - VICL-8077) on 22/09/1993.
$end
$info=glpracr,
$bio
Gallop Racer - One and only road to victory (c) 1996 Tecmo.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Gallop Racer - One and only road to victory (1996)
2. Gallop Racer 2 (1997)
3. Gallop Racer 3
4. Gallop Racer 2001 (Sony PlayStation 2)
5. Gallop Racer 2003 (Sony PlayStation 2)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation
$end
$info=glpracr2,glprac2j,glprac2l,
$bio
Gallop Racer 2 (c) 1997 Tecmo.
- SERIES -
1. Gallop Racer - One and only road to victory (1996)
2. Gallop Racer 2 (1997)
3. Gallop Racer 3
4. Gallop Racer 2001 (Sony PlayStation 2)
5. Gallop Racer 2003 (Sony PlayStation 2)
$end
$info=galmedes,
$bio
Galmedes (c) 01/1993 Visco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Bonze Adventure" hardware.
$end
$info=galhustl,
$bio
Gals Hustler (c) 1997 Ace International.
A "Pocket Gal" rip-off.
- TRIVIA -
The girl select screen music is ripped from Capcom's "Magic Sword - Heroic Fantasy".
$end
$info=galpani3,
$bio
Gals Panic 3 (c) 1995 Kaneko.
- SERIES -
1. Gals Panic! (1990)
2. Gals Panic II (1993)
3. Gals Panic 3 (1995)
4. Gals Panic 4 Yuu (1996)
5. Gals Panic S (1997)
6. Gals Panic S2 (1999)
$end
$info=galpani4,
$bio
Gals Panic 4 Yuu (c) 1996 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
Do You Know ? : Kaneko's scouts are traveling to every corner of the globe in search of the world's sexyest, most beautiful gals. They will surely live up to your wildest fantasies and satisfy your desires. ;-)
- SERIES -
1. Gals Panic! (1990)
2. Gals Panic II (1993)
3. Gals Panic 3 (1995)
4. Gals Panic 4 Yuu (1996)
5. Gals Panic S (1997)
6. Gals Panic S2 (1999)
- STAFF -
Program : M. Kanaoka, Y. Yamazaki
Program support : Y. Shintani, M. Honma, Y. Sakakura, A. Takahashi, S. Igaeashi
Graphics design : Y. Ishii, K. Matsuoka, Y. Nakamura, T. Kuwahara, K. Fukai, M. Narukawa, Y. Ozaki, T. Yoshikawa, Y. Kubo
Sound design : Tatsuya Watanabe, Y. Wada
Hardware design : H. Morinaga
Develop management : K. Murakami
Develop support : F. Mitsuti, N. Tada, K. Nobori
Planning & direction : Hiroshi Kaneko
$end
$info=gpan2qiz,
$bio
Gals Panic II - Quiz Version (c) 1993 Kaneko.
$end
$info=galpanis,
$bio
Gals Panic S - Extra Edition (c) 1997 Kaneko.
Work to cover the highlighted area of the box. Get the coins to spell "EXTRA" and work on a different, more risque picture. Highlight more than eighty percent of the area, and move on. Highlight more than ninety percent of the area, get a nude still of the girl. Highlight one hundred percent of the area, and get a moving picture of the nude girl.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Gals Panic! (1990)
2. Gals Panic II (1993)
3. Gals Panic 3
4. Gals Panic 4 Yuu (1996)
5. Gals Panic S (1997)
6. Gals Panic S2 (1999)
$end
$info=galpans2,
$bio
Gals Panic S2 (c) 1999 Kaneko.
Cover the colored area of the girl, avoid the monsters and their weapons. Gather the coins to spell 'EXTRA CHANGE' and work on a different, more risque picture of the girl. Cover over eighty percent, move onto the next round. Cover over ninety percent, get a nude still of the girl. Get one hundred percent, get a moving picture of the girl nude. And one hundred twenty percent...?
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Gals Panic! (1990)
2. Gals Panic II (1993)
3. Gals Panic 3
4. Gals Panic 4 Yuu (1996)
5. Gals Panic S (1997)
6. Gals Panic S2 (1999)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Endo Chang, A. Kaneko
Programmers : Umitsu. T, S?o?c?a?
Graphic designers : Ryo Kimura, Tanron, Rds-M
Sound : S. Maruyama
Character designers : Akahirakirin, Captain Kiesel, Gabri-L, Kimuraya Izumi, Komirin, O. Ri, Pichiku, Sengoku Murasaki, Yanagawa Rio, Yusura
Fill in as much of the darkened area as you can, Qix style. If you get over eighty percent, you win the round. Win three rounds with the same girl, and the graphic becomes a picture of the girl naked.
The Game Paradise! - Master of Shooting! (c) 1995 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Game Tengoku - The Game Paradise".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
Player characters are from "Plus Alpha", "Butasan" and probably other Jaleco games. You can also see old Jaleco games on the arcade screens in the first level like Exerion, etc.
- SERIES -
1. The Game Paradise! - Master of Shooting! (1995)
2. The Game Paradise! 2 (1998, Sony PlayStation)
- STAFF -
Program leaders : Akiyama->417, Nozomu->Love
Programmers : Z-Donguri, Benriya Kenchan
Graphic leaders : Mr. Kamikaze & Mr. Hasegawa, ....Ya....., .....Ei....
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Good Luck, Ginkun - Action Minigame Meet'.
The bike minigame (where you must stop your bike) has the Boss music from "Final Star Force" (1992, Tecmo).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Ganbare Ginkun - PCCB-00202) on 16/12/1995.
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$info=gangonta,
$bio
Ganbare! Gonta!! 2 (c) 1995 Mitchell.
- SERIES -
1. Moeyo Gonta!!
2. Ganbare! Gonta!! 2 (1995)
$end
$info=gbusters,
$bio
Gang Busters (c) 1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX878
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Crazy Cop".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
- STAFF -
Written and directed by : S. Okamoto
Assistant director : Y. Satoh, Macha*
Charactor designer : Dr. Hide
Graphic designer : N. Ishii
Production sound mixer : K. Matsubara
Music editors : S. Tasaka, Motoaki Furukawa, S. Fukami, Shigemasa Matsuo
Electoronics designers : T. Matsuura, M. Hiraoka
Publicity supervisor : F. Shibuya
Translator : Yuichi Kobayashi
General manager : K. Hiroshita
$end
$info=ghunter,
$bio
Gang Hunter (c) 1988 Seibu Kaihatsu.
Armed only with your trusty Tommy gun, you must exterminate all the main gangster families in order to reach the main kingpin so you can save your girl. Beware, they are waiting for you and will not go down without putting up a fight in this challenging shooter.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Segasa/Sonic for manufacture and distribution in Spain.
This game is known outside Spain as "Dead Angle".
- SERIES -
1. Empire City : 1931 (1986)
2. Gang Hunter (1988)
- STAFF -
Producer : H. Hamada
Director : T.Wada
Hardware : ???
Programmers : T. Takano, K. Kondo, S. Mori, H. Tomita
Music : ???
Art : M. Matsuzawa, S. Nagasaki, T. Komazawa
$end
$info=gangwars,gangwarb,
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Gang Wars (c) 07/1989 Alpha Denshi.
Two street brawlers fight their way through a gang of hoodlums that like to laugh incessantly at you while they're beating you up! Features customizable statistics for your fighter.
- UPDATES -
The bootleg version have some different sounds.
- STAFF -
Producer & Director & Game designer : Tsutomu Maruyama
Music composers & Sound effects : Yuka Watanabe, Hiroaki Shimizu
Main programmers : Eiji Fukamatsu, Hideo Kamoda, Yuuji Noguchi,Osamu Iijima
Hardware : Eiji Fukatsu
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Gaplus (c) 04/1984 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game was renamed for US as "Galaga 3" (10/1984).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep Start and Button 1 pressed, move joystick Left until sound reaches 19. '(c) 1984 NAMCO' will appear on the screen.
* These tips are all variations on the same theme :
1) On level 1, allow all of the enemies to appear and fly into formation without shooting any of them. After the boss alien appears (the one that carries the tractor beam attachment), you'll see a pulsar similar to the ones the aliens appear from fly from just above the boss alien to the middle-right of the screen. Once it's gone by, shoot only the second alien from the left in the bottom row of the formation. A 'Special' flag will appear just below where it was; pick it up and you'll get a bonus ship.
2) In Parsec 1, go up to the very front and wait for all the bugs to come out. Then kill the 2nd bug from the left in the bottom row to make the special flag appear. Now, when the boss is coming down, move your ship and kill yourself by touching it. Don't touch the blaster head, just the boss. Your ship is turned into the blue one, and go get the special flag.
* Another Approach To The Same Situation : At the start of the first round, push straight up until you stop. DON'T shoot! Just sit there and let all the bugs form. Right after the last row of bugs get into formation a star will shoot from the top left side of the screen to the bottom right. If you time this right you can get up to 5 shots on it. After about 10 hits on the star (it will come out at random times during the game) it will transform your ship into a new ship that can shoot 3 shots on the screen (3 shots verticaly in a row) instead of just 2.
- SERIES -
1. Galaxian (1979)
2. Galaga (1981)
3. Gaplus (1984)
4. Galaga '88 (1987)
5. Galaga - Destination Earth (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Music by : Junko Ozawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1989)
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$info=gardia,gardiab,
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Gardia (c) 1986 Sega / Coreland.
Game ID : 834-6119
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Garou - Mark of the Wolves (c) 11/1999 SNK.
Game ID : 0243
The ninth "Fatal Fury" episode brings us twelve characters and foregos the plane-switching style of its predecessors in favor of a standard single-plane background. Absolutely beautiful graphics and animation and one of SNK's last (and greatest) games.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
'Garou' translates from Japanese as 'Hungry Wolf'. 'Mark of the Wolves' is a reference to the legacy left behind by Terry to a new generation of fighters - specifically, Rock Howard.
Garou pushes the capabilities of the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware to its limit, giving some of the best-looking graphics to date some critics saying that there is life after all in the Neo-Geo hardware, which was past its prime when the game was released.
Hokutomaru's stage has quite a few references to the rest of the "Fatal Fury" series. To the extreme left of the stage is a billboard with a picture of the old style Terry Bogard. A portrait of Geese Howard and his lieutenants can be seen on another billboard (this is the same picture that is seen in the flyer for Real Bout Fatal Fury). There is also a picture of Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui holding hands posing as a bank advertisement right above another picture of Alfred.
The sign that Khushnood Butt shows off in his victory pose is a Kyokugen Karate dojo sign.
The Rock Howard music stage contains a part of the original Robert Miles techno single.
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Garou - Mark of the Wolves - SCDC-00006) on 21/01/2000.
- UPDATES -
The prototype version has a white background at the title screen instead a blue background on the final version. It has also a graphic bug on the Terry Bogard stage during the second round at the extreme right.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Random Fighter : Hold Start and press a Punch or Kick button at the character selection screen.
* Play As Grant : At the character select screen, highlight Dong Hwan, hold Start and press Up(x2) Down(x2), Up, Down.
* Play As Kain R. Heinlein : At the character select screen, highlight Jae Hoon, hold Start and press Down(x2), Up(x2), Down, Up.
* Play Against Kain R. Heinlein : To reach Kain, you must finish the first 7 matches with an average fighting level of AAA. Your best bet would be to avoid losing any rounds throughout the preliminary 7 stages, especially Grant. If you meet this condition after defeating Grant, you'll get a cutscene featuring Kain R. Heinlein. Beat Kain to reveal your characters' true ending.
* Alternate Costume Colors : Each character has 4 colors, corresponding to each button.
* Secret Taunts : After defeating your oponnent, hold Left or Right and tap Start to use an hidden taunt. Every character has two secret taunts (these can ONLY be used after defeating an oponnent and before your character goes into his/her winning pose). Some of them, such as Hotaru's and Hokutomaru's are really cool! :)
Taunts in the game can affect the background stages in many ways. For example, by using a taunt during a fight in Hotaru's stage (Philantropy Belfry) you can make the bells in the background move. Most stages have hidden animations that can only be seen by this trick so try it! :)
* Survival Mode : Insert a coin, hold A+B+C+D and press Start. You will then play a Survival Mode (quite hard one too).
* Rock's Winpose : Rock will have a special winpose when he finishes the opponent with a Shine Knuckle and a different one when he finishes the opponent with either a Raging Storm or the Deadly Rave Neo.
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
5. Real Bout Fatal Fury (1995)
6. Real Bout Fatal Fury Special (1996)
7. Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 - The Newcomers (1998)
8. Fatal Fury Wild Ambition (1998)
9. Garou - Mark of the Wolves (1999)
- STAFF -
Exective producer : H. Matsumoto
Producers : S. Itoh, T. Tsukamoto
Planners : Kim-Ken, Y. Oda, Goory, I. Higemura, Yucky
Foreground designers : SoeSoe.F, Heitarou, Rolly.R, N. Kuroki, Futatsu.N, G. Ishidamanf, Terarin, Itokatsu, S. Sasada, Eimotsu, Yuko, D-Mtl'Uchide, K. Naoe, Gi Pinoko, Yuko.K, T. Ishikawa
Background designers : M. Hirano, D. Takagi, E. Tsutsui, Tomo, Sakura-E, R. Nariai, Shimidi, Kumiko.M, C. Zanami
Special effects : Tashiboo, T. Masami
Event art designers : Kaoruru, M. Hirano, C. Zanami, A. Yamada
New staff : Kohji, Z. Kadoma, Manbu, Zacky
Programmers : Bo-Fukunaga, Dan-Abe, Rotten Air
Sound : Ackey, Yassun, Hori-Hori, Okan, Q-Jirou
Title designer : Nao-Q
Illustrator : Tonko, Arita/Ymt
* Voice Actors :
Terry Bogard : Satoshi Hashimoto
Rock Howard : Eiji Takemoto
Kim Dong Hwan : Jun Hashimoto
Kim Jae Hoon : Hiroki Asakawa
Hotaru Futaba : Yuki Horie
Gato : Kohji Ishii
B. Jenet : Rei Saitou
Khushmood Butt (Marco Rodriguez in Japanese version) : Hikaru Hanada
Hokutomaru : Junko Takeuchi
Freeman : Eiji Yano
Tizoc (The Griffon in Japanese version) : Hikaru Hanada
Kevin Rian and Grant : You Kitazawa
Marky : Junko Takeuchi
Kain R. Heinlein: Jun Hashimoto
Narration : Paul G.R.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast (2001)
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Garuka (c) 09/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX890
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The kanji reads 'Ga Ru Ka' which means 'Starve current calamity'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Devastators".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
The portrait of the hero in the titlescreen proves that he is clearly a parody of Sylvester Stallone in 'Rambo'.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
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Garyo Retsuden (c) 04/1987 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese a 'Garyo's Biography'.
"Karnov", Data East's great hero, appears as your enemy for the first time in this game.
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
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$info=gatedoom,gatedom1,
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Gate of Doom (c) 07/1990 Data East.
Game ID : MAC
Four selectable heroes scour dungeons and castles to defeat the evil monsters who would dare threaten the good people of their kingdom. Avoid the traps!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Dark Seal".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dark Seal - PCCB-00048) on 15/12/1990.
- SERIES -
1. Gate of Doom (1990)
2. Wizard Fire (1992)
- STAFF -
Game master : Yoshiyuki Urushibara
Main programmer : Naomi Susa
Main graphic designers : S. Noda, J. Matsuda, Yohiyuki Ishibiki
Programmers : Mentaiko, Tac.H, K. Miyazawa
Graphic designers : Masanori Tokoro, E. Kurihara, M. Ooe, S. Nagao, Kazumi Minagawa, K. Hashimoto, M. Inoshita, H. Fuziwara, T. Kitahara
Music composers : Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Tatsuya Kiuchi, Kenji Mori
In this exploration/shooting game with RPG elements, one to four players choose a character and explore the depths of a multi-level dungeon; destroy monsters by shooting, fighting or using magic potions; and collect power-ups to last longer.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
When Gauntlet was introduced, it was a major technological achievement in arcade game design (So much so, that this game has been on at least two nation-wide museum tours). In the mid-1980's, the popularity of pen-and-paper role-playing games such as 'Dungeons & Dragons' was at its height. Still hot from the success of "Marble Madness" and "Paperboy", Atari Games created a game to capitalize on the current craze. In fact, what they DID create was a game that had an ambience that extended much further than the confines of the cabinet, and made them a LOT of money.
Gauntlet was based on a computer game called 'Dandy' for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Jack Palevich, the author of Dandy, planned to sue Atari for plagiarizing their design, but he got a 'free' Gauntlet machine from Atari Coinop. In return, he signed papers saying that he wouldn't try to sue them (He took the Gauntlet machine into work....).
One of the most acclaimed features of Gauntlet was the extensive speech used throughout the game. The speech was not only used for effect ('Elf has been eating all the food lately'), but also for instruction in the early levels ('Save potions for later use'). At the time, games with that level of synthesized speech were unheard of. The sheer amount of enemies (and in some cases, the monster generators made that amount seem endless) was another lauded feature. Last, but certainly not the least, was the fun factor of the game. Four people trying to coordinate their movements is anything but unentertaining, even today!
Approximately 8,000 units were produced.
Note : There were 20 officially released versions (see Updates section for detailed info), including six 2-players versions and various Spanish, German and Japanese versions. Counting 4-players English variants alone, there were seven releases with various bugfixes.
Note 2 : The game contains exactly 212 sounds! (including digitized voices, effects and musics).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (That's Atari Music Vol.II : G.S.M. Atari Games 2 - PCCB-00070) on 21/09/1991.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 (4-players)
* First world release.
Revision 2 (4-players)
* Added an option called 'Disable Speech?' in the operator menu.
* Fixed some texts in attract mode.
Revision 3 (4-players)
* German release only.
Revision 4 (4-players)
* World release.
Revision 5 (4-players)
* World release.
Revision 6 (4-players)
* German release only.
* Added 'All walls turn into exits' trick (see 'Tips And Tricks' section).
* Added ability to stop the attract mode with the fire button.
Revision 7 (4-players)
* World release.
Revision 8 (4-players)
* German release only.
* Added an option called 'Reduce Text?' in the operator menu.
Revision 9 (4-players)
* World release.
Revision 10 (4-players)
* German release only.
Revision 12 (4-players)
* Japanese release only.
Revision 13 (4-players)
* Japanese release only.
Revision 14 (4-players)
* World release.
Revision 15 (4-players)
* Spanish release only.
Revision 1 (2-players)
* German release only.
* Based on the lastest 4-players revision.
Revision 2 (2-players)
* Japanese release only.
Revision 3 (2-players)
* World release.
Revision 4 (2-players)
* German release only.
Revision 5 (2-players)
* Japanese release only.
Revision 6 (2-players)
* World release.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Open Doors Without Keys : Wait about 30 seconds without doing anything and all locked doors will open automatically.
* All Walls Turn Into Exits Trick (work on Revision 6 and +) : Wait about 2 minutes without doing anything and all walls turn into exits (The game designers had to include this because there are some levels which require you to pick up a key before you exit. If you are already filled up with keys, and the doors are all gone, then it would be IMPOSSIBLE for you to exit, and you would starve to death).
* Hint 1 : To manipulate the point value of Death, shoot him. Death's point value takes the following progression : 1000-2000-1000-4000-1000-6000-1000-8000, and then back to start. His value keeps from the previous game.
* Hint 2 : You can kill Death painlessly by teleporting on top of him.
- SERIES -
1. Gauntlet (1985)
2. Gauntlet (1985, Nintendo Entertainment System)
3. Gauntlet II (1986)
4. Gauntlet - The Third Encounter (1990, Atari Lynx)
5. Gauntlet 4 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Gauntlet Legends (1998)
7. Gauntlet Dark Legacy (2000)
- STAFF -
Designer / Programmer : Ed Logg (ED )
Game programmer : Bob Flanagan (BF )
Video graphics : Sam Comstock (SWC), Susan G. McBride (SGM), Alan Murphey, Will Noble, Dave Pettigrew (D F)
Engineer : Pat McCarthy (PMC)
Technician : Sae Oh (SMO), Cris Drobny (CAD)
Sound designers : Hal Canon (HAL), Earl Vickers (EAR)
Cabinet designer : Ken Hata (KEN)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1990)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
Sega Dreamcast (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Sega Mega Drive
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1985)
Atari ST (1985)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
Commodore C64
Apple II
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1988) released by Tiger Electronics : Contains 9 stages in your quest to find the long-lost Sacred Orb. There are 5 different worlds for your search through and battle evil demons : The Castle, The Dark Forest, The Lost Caverns, The Unseen, and Volcana.
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Gauntlet II (c) 08/1986 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136043
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Gauntlet II did not have as successful a run in arcades as its predecessor, but it fared better than most Gauntlet clones (such as Data East's "Shackled" and Sega's "Alien Syndrome", among others).
Contest : Atari had some contest attached to Gauntlet II when the game first came out. If you follow the instructions, the game gives you before going into the secret room (The machine provides clues on how to enter the secret rooms whenever a hidden wall is shot away on any level), you would get a screen showing that you'd been awarded some extra points and also to enter your name. Then it would give you a 6-digit code to put onto a contest entry form. The first 500 entries won Gauntlet II T-shirts plus a chance of winning a $5000 savings bond. Machines can also be set (via dip switches) to suppress this screen, in which case you would get a screen saying '5000 points x coins = xxx' after doing the secret room. The contest ended in 1986, so it's almost funny to see the contest screen today.
Approximately 3,000 kits were produced.
Note : The game contains exactly 205 sounds! (including digitized voices, effects and musics), less than the first Gauntlet.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (That's Atari Music Vol.II : G.S.M. Atari Games 2 - PCCB-00070) on 21/09/1991.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Rooms : To get to a secret room, perform a secret trick on a level. Some of the secret tricks are :
1) Teleporting into the exit.
2) Pushing a movable wall into the exit
3) Keeping all the super shots
4) Not using invulnerability (this is almost always a good idea anyway)
5) Not touching a fake exit
6) Teleporting on top of Death and/or acid blobs
7) Not taking ANYTHING (the tick trick comes in handy here)
* The hints it gives to the secret room don't necessarily apply to your current level, just as on "Gauntlet". The secret trick usually doesn't work, but it is always same for any given board. You're allowed one secret trick for every 15 levels or so.
* You can kill the acid blobs! Just drop 2 potions in quick succession. This works regardless of your magic ability. It also puts the dragon back to sleep momentarily (You can also kill them with a teleporter. If there's a teleporter handy, that is).
* The '?' foods are NOT random. Grab a '?' food on health mod 20 = 7 (i.e. 27, 47, 67, etc). You'll get 200 health.
* Couple of strategy notes :
1) Reflective shots make the dragon easier
2) Invulnerability makes him very easy
3) Remember that when generators aren't on the screen, they don't generate monsters.
4) If you are playing two+ player you can kill almost all dragons with one player diverting his attention, or using an indirect attack. For example : you can find shootable walls or just stand in the right spot askew from the dragon. He will try to flame instead of fire-ball. If done correctly, you will be standing a wall away from him. Then your partner can go around and shoot flame head while the dragon is flaming away.
- SERIES -
1. Gauntlet (1985)
2. Gauntlet (1985, Nintendo Entertainment System)
3. Gauntlet II (1986)
4. Gauntlet - The Third Encounter (1990, Atari Lynx)
5. Gauntlet 4 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Gauntlet Legends (1998)
7. Gauntlet Dark Legacy (2000)
- STAFF -
Designer / Programmer : Ed Logg
Game programmer : Bob Flanagan
Video graphics : Sam Comstock, Susan G. McBride, Alan Murphy, Will Noble
Engineer : Pat McCarthy
Technician : Cris Drobny
Sound designers : Hal Canon, Brad Fuller, Earl Vickers
Cabinet designers : Ken Hata
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Atari ST (1986)
Commodore C64 (1987)
PC-Compatible [MS-DOS, 3.5" floppies] (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
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Gee Bee (c) 10/1978 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Gremlin.
Gee Bee was the very first video game released by Namco.
About Namco : Founded in 1955 in Tokyo, Namco means 'Nakamura Manufacturing Co.'. Before video games, Namco was originally a 'rocking-horse rides' manufacturer.
Joining Namco, Toru wanted to design pinball games. Gee Bee, Cutie Q and Bomb Bee were his arcade game hybrids. Toru would achieve later, greater fame by designing Pac-Man.
- SERIES -
1. Gee Bee (1978)
2. Bomb Bee (1979)
3. Cutie Q (1979)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Toru Iwantani
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$info=gekirido,
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Gekirindan (c) 09/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E11
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Reverse Scale Bullet' and is an example of "ateji" - fitting the kanji phonetics to the name of the game to give the name double (sometimes even triple) meaning.
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
All stages in this game share the same music theme but remixed each time!
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Welcome to the Karu Land - PCCB-00196) on 17/11/1995.
- STAFF -
Producer : Lee Ota
Programmers : Mr. Lee, Toten, Takahito Naoi, Riki
System engineers : Masaki Yagi (Ymot), Nob
Character designers : Yasunobu Kousokabe, Saori Hiratsuka, Ryota Sasaki, Sakotan, Miyabi Tashiro, Debi., Kao
Designer : Hidetomo Ogino
CG designer : K. Kinoshita
Sound (Zuntata) : Kazuko Umino (Karu), Koji Sakurai
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
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$info=gekitsui,
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Gekitsui Oh (c) 1985 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Zero Target".
A rip-off of Mitchell's "Pang" ambiented in the Far-West.
- STAFF -
Software : Argi Salvador, Carlos Barahona
Hardware : Fernando Yago, Manuel Baena, Arthy
Graphics : Jordi Zudaire, Yolanda Plaza, Lourdes Marcs, M. Jose Galvez
Art designer : Tomas Bases
Sound by : Xavier Tobella
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$info=genpeitd,
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Genpei ToumaDen (c) 10/1986 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Genji and Heike Clans Defeat Demon Story'.
This game runs on the Namco System 86 hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Game Music Vol.1 - 28XA-170) on 25/07/1987.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Norio Nakagata
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.4")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1988)
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$info=gensitou,
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Genshi-Tou 1930's (c) 06/1989 SNK.
Game ID : A8003 'GT'
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Prehistoric Island 1930's'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Prehistoric Isle in 1930".
- SERIES -
1. Genshi-Tou 1930's (1989)
2. Prehistoric Isle 2 (1999)
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$info=geostorm,
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Geo Storm (c) 1994 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Gun Force II".
This game runs on the Irem M-92G system hardware.
Some musics in this game are directly recycled (and remixed) from "Air Duel", another Irem game from 1990.
The Stage 1 music is a remixed version of the Stage 4 music of "Air Duel".
The Stage 2 part one music is a remixed version of the Stage 1 music of "Air Duel".
The Stage 2 part two music is a remixed version of the Stage 3 music of "Air Duel".
- SERIES -
1. Gun Force - Battle Fire Engulfed Terror Island (1991)
2. Geo Storm (1994)
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$info=getstarb,getstarj,
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Get Star (c) 1986 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Guardian".
This game runs on the "Tiger-Heli" hardware.
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$info=gpilots,
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Ghost Pilots (c) 01/1991 SNK.
Game ID : 0020
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Sky Adventure (1989)
2. Ghost Pilots (1991)
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Executive directors : Takashi Nishiyama, Tama
Planner : Y.O
Sub planner : Ishimotti
Programmers : Mr. SNK26, 001
Sound : Papaya
Designers : Mioshi, Mr. Poo, 1610, R. Miyazaki, SK, N. Mori, T. Yumoto, Meshitaki, Capsule Kodama, 20 Gall Maeda, Child Higashi, 2DK Yamaguchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
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$info=gmgalax,
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Ghostmuncher / Galaxian (c) 1981 Leisure and Allied.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a dual bootleg of "Pac-Man" and "Galaxian". You can change the game in the Dip Switch menu.
- UPDATES -
In this bootleg, the colors, sounds and names of the ghosts have been changed.
The "Galaxian" bootleg is also sped up significantly.
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Ghosts'n Goblins (c) 09/1985 Capcom.
Life is good for the brave Knight Arthur since he has a cutie like Gunievere as his girl. Apparently this can´t last forever since the Goblin King has decided that he wants her as well so he sends his demons to kidnap her in the middle of Arthur's romantic date! So Arthur equips his iron armor & trusty lance and embarks one a one-man journey into the realm of darkness in order to save his girl. Features classic gameplay & a high level of challenge. Love is never easy! :)
- TRIVIA -
Licenced to Taito for US manufacture and distribution.
Also licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Makaimura".
The princess was officially called 'Prin Prin' (this is a onomatopeia for the buttocks which make a pretty movement).
The main character, Arthur, appears as a striker character in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
The red flying gargoyle enemy that you come across in the first level actually has his own game on the Nintendo Game Boy called "Gargoyle's Quest - Ghosts'n Goblins" and a few sequels on Nintendo Famicom / SNES. The gargoyle has been also included as a secret boss in Neo-Geo's "SNK Vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese versions, unlike all other versions, use a cross instead of a shield.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Turn Into A Frog : As soon as you become a duck, shoot a tombstone 15 times in a row and an angel character will appear. This angel will fire a bolt at you. Let it hit you and you'll become a frog.
* Frog Bug Trick : Wait until the timer reaches 0 :01 and then have the magician turn you into a frog, if he turns you into a frog as the timer runs out, Arthur becomes distorted (sprite broken) and the timer becomes crazy. But you can continue the play like this. :)
* Levitating Monsters : At level 6 (just after having beaten the big red guardian), kill the 5 skulls, then climb up the ladder to wake up the 2 doglike monsters. Go down again and walk right until you're blocked by the wall. Then wait for the monsters to stand just over you (possibly at the rightmost possible point), shoot at this very moment and it happens that they jump and remain in mid-air. It's not easy to do that, but you can manage to have both jumping and stuck. After that, you can safely climb up the ladder and walk while the monsters are moving above you without touching you. Don't shoot again, or they may jump up and go to the upper platform.
* Boss Tricks :
1) Dragon Trick - You can pass the level four dragon by fleeing! Just walk until music changes to boss theme (if you can't hear that, the spot is where you have the last two flames on the left of the screen), then go to extreme left : if everything is okay, the music should stop and the flames freeze. Go to the door to collect the key.
2) Demon Trick - To make disappear the demon boss at end of level five, try running away from him as fast as you can! Reach the floor with the hole in it and jump through it. If you have correct timing, you will fall in the pit, avoiding the moving platforms, and eventually escape the boss. Ogre boss tricks - The ogre bosses tend to jump when you fire, even if not directly at them. This is very useful in level six,when you can avoid losing your armor by activating the ogres, then going down the ladder and firing while holding your man in the same position where he starts at the beginning of the level.
* Other Tricks :
1) Weapon Trick - After having defeated a level boss(es),the knight can fire two or three "invisible shots"; if the man is facing the right border of the screen while doing so,the shots will reappear in the following stage. This can be exploited to kill some of the skulls at beginning of level six (soooo useful...).
2) Fire Bridge Trick - If the game difficulty level is not set to hard (you can check this by the zombies' speed), the fire bridge can be traversed by simply going right without stopping.
3) Weird Spots - In levels five and six there are spots where you can jump through the yellow rock background : usually getting blocked or killed. In level six, the floor below the bosses' has an invisible hole in it at the extreme left : this can be used to the player's advantage.
4) Cemetery Glitch - Reach the last tomb before the devil, jump it and go right two or three steps. The knight should now be in front of a tree on the background. Don't go any further - go back, instead. Climb the first ladder you'll meet, then climb down the one on the left, which shouldn't be completely on the screen if you peformed the trick correctly : surprise!
5) Warp Trick - This is very odd : by a strategy similar to the one to reveal the cemetery glitch (that is, fiddling with scroll), you can activate a 'level warp' in the platform section at the beginning of level four. It involves going right, then trying to have some platform carry you beyond the 'scroll stops' line on the left. This should kill the knight and possibly make the next life start on the fire bridge or in level 5.
* Armor :
1) The first armor is in the cemetery, between the red devil's starting position and last money bag : jump there to catch it. In the forest,there's the infamous unreachable armor : to collect it you should reach a spot just above the money bag right after the first plant. This cannot be done by jumping.
2) There are two armors in the ice palace. One can be gotten by walking left off the topmost platform; the other will fall right in front of the inferior plant by roaming around the other plant's location.
3) There are two armors in the blue cave. The first one is obtained by climbing the leftmost ladder and falling off the ledge. To get the second, perform a well-placed jump (you have to cross some precise point in mid-air while falling) before the fight with the last red devil.
4) The last armor is collected in level six by simply walking right on the first floor with hulk-like monsters on it (The programmers thought you couldn't avoid getting hit by the ogres and so they didn't hide that armor).
- SERIES -
1. Ghosts'n Goblins (1985)
2. Ghouls'n Ghost (1988)
3. Super Ghouls'n Ghost (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Tokuro Fujiwara
Lead Programming : Toshio Arima
Music & Sound Effects : Ayako Mori
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 2")
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generations - Chronicles of Arthur")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 2")
Nintendo Game Boy (1999)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1986)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
PC [MS-DOS] (1987)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=ghouls,ghoulsu,
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Ghouls'n Ghost (c) 12/1988 Capcom.
So much has happened since Arthur rescued Gunievere from the Goblin King and then left home to battle far away from home. Demons have now seized the kingdom and Arthur returns home only to watch the castle's lone survivor, his beloved Gunievere slain before his eyes by Lucifer himself! Now Arthur embarks once again in a one-man battle against the demonic dwellers of the night in order to save Gunievere's soul in this arcade classic. Features excellent gothic-style graphics & sound, improved control & a devilish challenge that will put pros to the test. Love never dies...
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Daimakaimura".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Capcom 1 - D28B0011) on 11/01/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Ghosts'n Goblins (1985)
2. Ghouls'n Ghost (1988)
3. Super Ghouls'n Ghost (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Tokuro Fujiwara, S. Yoshimoto, H. Yamamoto
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generations - Chronicles of Arthur")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 2")
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Sega Master System
Commodore Amiga
$end
$info=ghox,
$bio
Ghox (c) 1991 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-021
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for USA, to Nova Apparate GMBH & Co. for Europe, to JP Leisure Limited for UK, to Star Electronica SRL for Italy, to APM Electronics S.A. for Spain & Portugal and to Honest Trading Co. for Hong Kong.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
$end
$info=gigandes,
$bio
Gigandes (c) 1989 East Technology.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito X System hardware.
$end
$info=gigasb,
$bio
Gigas (c) 1986 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Oigas".
- SERIES -
1. Gigas (1986)
2. Gigas Mark II (1986)
$end
$info=gigasm2b,
$bio
Gigas Mark II (c) 1986 Sega.
- SERIES -
1. Gigas (1986)
2. Gigas Mark II (1986)
$end
$info=gigawing,gwingj,
$bio
GigaWing (c) 02/1999 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 30
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Note : There are 10 different endings!
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (GigaWing Original Soundtrack - CPCA-1026) on 21/04/1999.
- SERIES -
1. GigaWing (1999)
2. GigaWing 2 (2000)
- STAFF -
Planner : I. Satou, R. Hazuki
Character designer : K. Toume
Mechanic designers : S. Satou, Tadahiro Mukaide, Toshihiro Suzuki, Ken Taketoshi, Y. Ono
Object designers : Tadahiro Mukaide, S. Satou, Toshihiro Suzuki, I. Matsumura, Hiroki Akiyama, Ken Taketoshi
Scroll designers : M. Oose, Kazumi Yogi, Akemi Ootaka, K. Kusaka
Music composers & arrangers : Yasushi Kaminishi, Masahiro Yuge
Programmers : Y. Kobayashi, T. Nishi, K. Ishii, N. Hasimoto
Producers : Y. Ozaki, T. Minami
Executive producers : T. Fujimoto, Yoshiki Okamoto, Noritaka Funamizu
Program support : K. Kaneko, M. Shinohara, S. Yamazaki, Cham Cho Choy
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast
$end
$info=gimeabrk,
$bio
Gimme A Break (c) 07/1985 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Software : Dave Ross (DJR)
Artwork : Gary Johnson (GJ ), Bil Maher (BNM), Bob Flemate
Audio : Gary Levenberg, Jesse Osborne
Hardware : Howard Delman, C. Verhargh, Paul Brandt
$end
$info=ginganin,
$bio
Ginga Ninkyouden (c) 10/1987 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Galactic Chivalry Story'.
This game is a parody of anime, manga, and other bits of Japanese popular culture. The default hi-score table's names are the names of various anime studios (4, 6-8) and manga publications (1, 5).
The list of enemies in attract mode is only partial. 'G. Robo' is Giant Robo, from the 7-part OVA series of the same name. 'Zaku' is from the original TV and movie series Mobile Suit Gundam, and was the Jion's main unit during the One-Year War era. 'Joe' is Joe Yabuki from Tomorrow's Joe, and is in fact the very same Joe from the Neo-Geo game "Legend of Success Joe".
On level 7, the guy with the hat and the bazooka is Jigen Daisuke from Lupin III (see the history entry for "Lupin III" for more info). The kung-fu guy who explodes when you kill him is Ken from Fist of the North Star, consisting of two TV series and one (bad) movie. Ken used a kung-fu technique that involved striking pressure points, causing his enemies to messily explode with a single tap of a finger.
The house that you pass through in level 1 is the apartment from Maison Ikkoku. The guy by the hole in the wall is Yotsuya, who broke the wall so he could more effectively pester his neighbor (the main character, Godai). The woman with the broom in the room next door is Kyoko, the landlady. The clock on the roof doesn't work.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Counter-attack of the Galactic Empire'.
This game is known outside Japan as "UniWar S".
$end
$info=gionbana,
$bio
Gionbana (c) 01/1989 Nichibutsu.
A hanafuda game with women who love to take their clothes off if they lose.
Controlled with a hanafuda control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Gion Flower'. 'Gion' is the entertainment district of Kyoto, Japan.
$end
$info=gladiatr,
$bio
Gladiator (c) 1986 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
A prototype version of this game is known as "Golden Castle".
This game is known in Japan as "Ougon no Shiro".
Guaranos and Irene appear in Allumer's "Blandia" as the selectable characters Gurianos and Irriana respectively.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version ("Ohgon no Siro") and the prototype ("Golden Castle") have a nudity feature not present in Gladiator. The female warrior Irene is shown with bare breasts when defeated by removing all layers of her chest armor (In Gladiator she still wears a bikini top when defeated this way).
$end
$info=sgladiat,
$bio
Gladiator 1984 (c) 1984 SNK.
Game ID : A3006
$end
$info=glass,
$bio
Glass (c) 1993 Gaelco.
Game ID : 931021
- SERIES -
1. Splash! (1992)
2. Glass (1993)
$end
$info=theglob,theglob2,theglob3,theglobp,
$bio
The Glob (c) 1983 Epos.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Super Glob" and "Beastie Feastie".
$end
$info=gblchmp,
$bio
Global Champion (c) 07/1994 Taito.
Game ID : D84
Nine selectable characters and three end bosses do battle amidst well-done parallax scrolling backgrounds that can be decimated by special moves!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Kaiser Knuckle".
An updated prototype of this game is known as "Dan-Ku-Ga".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- UPDATES -
The title screen is different than Kaiser Knuckle.
System engineers : Katsumi Kaneoka, Hironobu Suzuki
Designers : Kumi Mizobe, Takeshi Kobori
Mechanic engineer : Koichi Otsu
* CAST :
Kazuya : Kazuki Yao
Barts : Ryutaro Okiayu
Lihua : Saeko Shimazu
Liza : Aya Hisakawa
Gekkou : Hideo Ishikawa
J-McCoy : Kazunari Tanaka
Wulong : Yasushi Horibata
Marco : Ichiro Otowa
Boggy : Andrew Holms
Gonzales : Hisao Egawa
Azteca : Ryu Kuzu
General : Steve Yamashita
Narrator : Randy Sexton
$end
$info=yamagchi,
$bio
Go Go Mr. Yamaguchi - Jungle Survival (c) 1985 Taito.
Game ID : A38
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Yuke Yuke Yamaguchi-kun - Kesshi no Tanken Survival" (translates from Japanese as 'Go Go Yamaguchi-kun - Do-or-Die Spirit of Exploration Survival').
This game runs on the "Nunchackun" hardware.
$end
$info=gogomile,
$bio
Go Go! Mile Smile (c) 1995 Fuuki.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Susume! Mile Smile".
This is the first Fuuki arcade game.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Syaboon, T. Usami
Graphic Desiners : Dai, T. Komitan, Pan, Ryoma
Sound Composer : A. Inu. Nishida
Character voices : T. Ando, M. Watanabe, T. Iwashita, S. Metugi, M. Canale, L. Breed, T. Lukasavitz, G. Crandell
Producer : Y. Takahashi
$end
$info=goal92,
$bio
Goal! '92 (c) 1992.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Seibu Cup Soccer".
$end
$info=goalx3,
$bio
Goal! Goal! Goal! (c) 1995 Visco.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- STAFF -
Producer : Tetsuo Akiyama
Direction : Don Gabacyo
Assistance : Yasuhisa Itoi
Main programmer : N. Yamaguchi
Programmers : PHA, M. Taniguchi, Gogo
Graphic designers : T. Matsu, H. Mawatari, Y. Nishino, Y. Kudou, H. Maehara, Chidori, S. Soeda, Hamigaki. Maru, J. Nakazawa, E-Ayasu
Sound by Act Japan.
$end
$info=gghost,
$bio
Goalie Ghost (c) 1984 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Ed Rotberg, Owen Rubin, Jon Kinsting
Screen graphics by : Martin French, Roger Hector
Music and sounds by : Jesse Osborne
$end
$info=godzilla,
$bio
Godzilla (c) 1993 Banpresto.
$end
$info=goindol,goindolu,goindolj,
$bio
Goindol (c) 08/1987 SunA.
Let's Smash Blocks! Fighting between primitive 'Goindol' guardian blocks in eolithics age and adventurers of civilized world 100 rounds full of variety and excitement 16 pictures added for bonus.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Homo".
$end
$info=gokuparo,
$bio
Gokujyou Parodius! - Kako no Eikou wo Motomete (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX321
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fantastic Parodius! - Surpassing Its Former Glory'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Fantastic Journey".
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
Stage 1 music is a remix of 'In the Mood', by Joe Garland (1939).
Stage 1 boss music is a remix of 'Carmen : Le Toreador', by Georges Bizet (1875).
Stage 2 music is a remix of 'Stars and Stripes Forever', by John Philip Sousa (1896).
Stage 3 music is a remix of 'Tritsch-Tratsch Polka', by Johann Strauss (1858).
Stage 3 boss music is a remix of 'Mambo No. 5', by Damaso Perez Prado (1949).
Stage 4 music is a remix of 'Guillaume Tell', by Gioacchino Rossini (1829).
Stage 4 boss music is a remix of "Gradius"'s Aircraft Carrier music.
Stage 5 music is a megamix of 'Yankee Doodle', 'Ej Lucka, Lucka' / Czech Folk Song, 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'Circus Song' (Chopsticks), 'London Bridge', 'Picnic'.
Stage 5 boss music is a remix of 'Piano Sonata K.331, 3rd : Rondo Alla Turca', by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Stage 6 music is a remix of 'Juugoya Otsukisan', by Nagayo Motoori.
Stage 6 boss music is a remix of 'Zuizui Zukkorobashi', by Japanese Children's Song.
Moai Ship stage music is a remix of 'Die Walkure', by Richard Wagner.
Moai Ship stage boss music is a remix of 'Symphony No.25 in G minor, K.183; 1st movement', by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Stage 7 music is a remix of 'Symphony No.9 in E minor : From The New World', by Antonin Dvorak.
Special stage music is a megamix of music from others Konami Games : "TwinBee", "Salamander", "AJax", "Gradius II", "Gradius III", "Thunder Cross".
Special stage boss music is a remix of 'Flight of the Bumblebee', by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
Ranking table music is a remix of 'The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a', by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Gokujyou Parodius - KICA-7641) on 05/07/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Parodius - Tako wa Chikyuu o Sukuu (1988, MSX)
2. Parodius Da! - Shinwa kara Owarai e (1990)
3. Gokujyou Parodius! - Kako no Eikou wo Motomete (1994)
4. Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Sexy Parodius (1996)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Chichibinta Tsukasa, V. Mailer
Character designers : Shuzilow.Ha, Magurou, Taro Maru, Ishimaroid, Bon.Natsumi
Music : Prophet Fukami, M.Puddin' Satoko, Sitar Senoo
Sound effects : Gokujyou-Tasaka, 118
Hard designers : Million Hide, Suke, Escape Yoshiaki, Nanba Shot Tom
Three warriors take up arms to save the King from the evil Death Adder. Rideable monsters and magic spells add to the fun in this Sega classic beat-'em-up!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
Note : The kanji on the title screen actually reads 'Senpu', meaning 'Fighting Axe'. This is an example of 'gikun', where Japanese artists use the phonetic value of a character to determine the game's name and not the meaning of the character itself.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Super Sonic Team : G.S.M. SEGA 3 - PCCB-00009) on 21/10/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Two Player Health Restoral : If a player's health is at zero (no life bar visible) when the bonus level/intermission ends, s/he will begin the next level at full health (three life bars). So if you CAREFULLY hack one another, you can restore your health. You should allow the other character to recover after each swipe, otherwise you may throw or kick and actually kill the other player.
- SERIES -
1. Golden Axe (1989)
2. Golden Axe Warrior (1990, Sega Master System)
3. Golden Axe II (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
4. Golden Axe - The Revenge of Death Adder (1992)
5. Golden Axe III (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Golden Axe - The Duel (1994)
- STAFF -
Designed by Team Shinobi.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1989)
Sega Master System (1989)
Sega Mega Drive (1994, "MegaGames 3in1 Vol 2")
Sega Dreamcast ("Sega Smash Pack Vol. 1")
Bandai WonderSwan
* Computers :
Atari ST (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
PC [MS-DOS] (1990)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
PC [CD-ROM, Windows] (1999, "Sega Smash Pack")
$end
$info=gaxeduel,
$bio
Golden Axe - The Duel (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Golden Axe (1989)
2. Golden Axe Warrior (1990, Sega Master System)
3. Golden Axe II (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
4. Golden Axe - The Revenge of Death Adder (1992)
5. Golden Axe III (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Golden Axe - The Duel (1994)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1995)
$end
$info=ga2,ga2j,
$bio
Golden Axe - The Revenge of Death Adder (c) 1992 Sega.
The four strong fighters fight again to stop the resurrection of the evil Death Adder and his evil minions.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
Gilius, the dwarf of the first episode is not directly playable on this sequel, but appears on the back of a giant named Goah.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version has some differences :
* Has 5 scenes (levels) instead of 7.
* Is a 2 players game only instead of 4.
* You have 2 lives and 24 of energy instead of 1 live and 40 of energy.
- SERIES -
1. Golden Axe (1989)
2. Golden Axe Warrior (1990, Sega Master System)
3. Golden Axe II (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
4. Golden Axe - The Revenge of Death Adder (1992)
5. Golden Axe III (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Golden Axe - The Duel (1994)
$end
$info=gfire2,
$bio
Golden Fire II (c) 1992 Topis.
$end
$info=gpgolf,
$bio
Golden Par Golf (c) 1992 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
- STAFF -
Creative direction : Scott Morrison
Game design : Larry Hodgon, Jim Zielinski
Software : Larry Hodgson, Richard Ditton, Jane Zeto
Artwork : Dale Kerkman, Tim Skelly, Susan Carlson
Golf course design : Jim Zielinski
Sound and music : Daviel Thiel
Hardware : Steve Jaskowiak, Scott A. Allie
Sales by Electrocoin Automatics LTD.
$end
$info=gtg,gtgt,
$bio
Golden Tee Golf (c) 1990 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
- SERIES -
1. Golden Tee Golf (1990)
2. Golden Tee Golf II (1991)
3. Golden Tee 3D Golf (1995)
4. Golden Tee Golf '97 (1997)
5. Golden Tee Golf '98 (1998)
6. Golden Tee Golf '99 (1999)
7. Golden Tee 2K (2000)
$end
$info=gtg2,gtg2j,gtg2t,
$bio
Golden Tee Golf II (c) 1991 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.0.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.1.
* Added a trackball control.
* Added 'Trackball Adjustment' in the operator menu.
* Added 'Initial Coin Adjustment' in the operator menu.
* Removed 'Put Meter Adjustment' (Putt Meter ON/OFF) in the operator menu.
* Added three new pages on the 'Audit menu' of the operator menu.
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 2.2.
- SERIES -
1. Golden Tee Golf (1990)
2. Golden Tee Golf II (1991)
3. Golden Tee 3D Golf (1995)
4. Golden Tee Golf '97 (1997)
5. Golden Tee Golf '98 (1998)
6. Golden Tee Golf '99 (1999)
7. Golden Tee 2K (2000)
- STAFF -
Creative direction : Scott Morrison
Game designers : Larry Hodgson, Jim Zielinski
Software : Larry Hodgson, Jane Zeto
Hardware : Steve Jaskowiak, Scott A.Allie
Artwork : Dale Kerkman, Susan Carlson, Tim Skelly
Sound and music : David Thiel
Golf course designer : Jim Zielinski
Sales : John Cassiday
$end
$info=glfgreat,glfgretj,
$bio
Golfing Greats (c) 03/1991 Konami.
Game ID : GX061
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Golfing Greats (1991)
2. Golfing Greats 2 (1994)
$end
$info=ggreats2,
$bio
Golfing Greats 2 (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX218
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Konami's Open Golf Championship".
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Golfing Greats (1991)
2. Golfing Greats 2 (1994)
$end
$info=golgo13,
$bio
Golgo 13 (c) 1999 Raizing / Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 12 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Golgo 13 (1999)
2. Golgo 13 2 - Kiseki no Dandou (2000)
3. Golgo 13 3 - Juusei no Chinkonka (2001)
$end
$info=gollygho,
$bio
Golly! Ghost! (c) 1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
The game featured a genuine doll's house hooked up to a pinball-style motor board. The motors allowed certain parts of the doll's house to move under CPU control (to allow the ghosts to come out of the toilet etc.). To project the ghosts, a monitor was placed in the base of the cabinet, projecting an inverted image onto a pane of glass. This system proved to be such a good way of removing interference when operating genuine lightguns (the ones in Golly! Ghost! were actually joysticks) that this reflection system has been used in upright lightgun games from Namco ever since (including "Point Blank"). One interesting point, since the ghosts are not in this dimension and can pass through walls why do they need to open doors to get in.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol. 9 - VICL-8089) on 22/09/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Golly! Ghost! (1990)
2. Bubble Trouble : Golly! Ghost! 2 (1992)
$end
$info=gomoku,
$bio
Gomoku Narabe Renju (c) 1981 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
The ancient Asian game of 'Go' is called 'Gomoku Narabe' in Japan, meaning 'five in a row'. The object of the game is to simply get five of your chips in a row. Sounds simple, but there are endless strategies and philosophies to this game. The game presented in Gomoku Narabe Renju is a combination of 'Go-Moku Narabe' and 'Ninuki Renju' - a synthesis of two similar board games that use a Go board where the objective is to make five in a row.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1983)
* Computers :
MSX
$end
$info=imsorryj,
$bio
Gonbee no I'm Sorry (c) 1985 Coreland / Sega.
Game ID : 834-5707
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "I'm Sorry".
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
This game is mostly Japanese nonsense satire. The title is a play on the word 'sori', which means 'Prime Minister'. The main character is former Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka, infamous for his plutocracy. Enemy characters include Carl Lewis, Michael Jackson, Japanese comedian Tamori and professional wrestler Giant Baba.
This game looks as if there might be a little S & M going on. When the human in sunglasses catches you, his clothes change to a black bikini and he now has a whip or riding crop. Your clothes change into a white diaper.
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
- STAFF -
Game designed by : Y. Gondo
Programmers : T. Kitazawa, T. Nishizawa, S. Tamura
Sound by : H. Yoshida
Music composed by : Azusa Hara (AZUSA)
Character designers : Back Man, A. Kushima, H. Nomura
Hardware designer : K. Yoshida
Ending designed by : T. Nishizawa
Supervised by : T. Kitzawa
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$info=gorf,gorfpgm1,
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Gorf (c) 02/1981 Midway.
Defeat the Gorfian Empire over five different missions : "Astro Battles", "Laser Attack", "Galaxians", "Space Warp", "Flag Ship".
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
Gorf has almost classic status and it became legendary for its almost unintelligible speech.
Note : Ever notice that GORF is FROG spelled backwards? :). Seriously, GORF is an acronym for 'Galactic Orbital Robot Force'.
GORF was the first game ever to show multiple scenes.
A Star Trek tie in was originally planned by Midway, but when the first movie fell flat, the Enterprise sprite was reused as the Gorf flagship.
During the attract modes and gameplay, Gorf says a number of humorous things. Here are a few : 'Try again! I devour coins!', 'Ha ha ha ha!', 'Prepare for annihilation!', 'All hail the supreme Gorfian Empire!', 'Long Live Gorf!'.
Jay designed a sequel to Gorf called 'Mrs. Gorf', but it was never released.
A Gorf unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' and in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Dave Nutting
Game concept / Designers : Dave Nutting, Jay Fenton
Video programmer : Jay Fenton
Audio programmer : Scot Norris
Added program support : Rick Frankel, Bob Ogden
Electronics designers : Jeff Frederickson, Dave Otto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1981)
Atari 2600 (1982)
Atari 5200 (1983)
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1982)
Commodore C64 (1983)
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$info=gorkans,
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Gorkans (c) 1983 Techstar.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Mr. TNT".
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$info=gotcha,
$bio
Got-cha - Mini Game Festival (c) 1997 Dongsung.
- TRIVIA -
Presented by Para.
A Bish-bashi knockoff suitable for children. In the English language version, the voice over artist talks incredibly quickly. The reason is that, in order to minimise the reprogramming, the new ADPCM samples had to take up the same space as the original Japanese ones. Since Japanese sentences are, in general, shorter (due to the phonetic nature of the alphabet) time was very tight (Even at that speed, she still didn't manage all the samples required).
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Gourmet Battle Quiz Cooking King'.
This setting and concept of this game borrows heavily from Fuji Television's cooking competition show, 'Ryouri no Testujin', which means, 'Iron Men of Cooking'. As of 2004, the Food Network, a North American cable channel, continues to air the English dubbed version of the program under the name 'Iron Chef'.
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$info=gp500,
$bio
GP 500 (c) 1999 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco Super System 23 hardware.
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$info=gradius,
$bio
Gradius (c) 05/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX400
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Europe as "Nemesis".
First shoot-em-up with serious power-ups.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.1 - 28XA-85) on 27/06/1986.
Apolon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Original Sound of Gradius - KHY1016) on 05/05/1987.
Interesting note : Several Konami arcade games ("Gradius", "Parodius Da! - Shinwa kara Owarai e", "Salamander", etc...) have the default high score set at 57300. '573' refers to Go-Na-Mi kana letters, a play of word for 'Konami'.
Bandai released a boardgame (in Japan only) based on this videogame (same name) in 1986 : The board is split into 8 sections, each with its own rules. The things that remain the same are that each uses a square-grid for movement, and you can power up your ship by getting the capsules.
- SERIES -
1. Gradius (1985)
2. Gradius 2 (1987, MSX)
3. Gradius II - Gofer no Yabou (1988)
4. Gradius III - Densetsu Kara Shinwa-e (1989)
5. Nemesis '90 Kai (1993, Sharp X68000)
6. Solar Assault - Gradius (1997)
7. Solar Assault - Revisited (1997)
8. Gradius IV - Fukkatsu (1999)
9. Gradius V (2003, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Music by : Miki Higashino
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
NEC PC Engine (1991)
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
Sharp X68000 (1987)
Commodore C64 (1987)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989)
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$info=gradius2,grdius2a,grdius2b,
$bio
Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou (c) 03/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX785
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Gradius II - GOFER's Ambition'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Vulcan Venture".
This game runs on the Konami Twin 16 hardware.
Apollon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Space Odyssey, Gradius II - Gofer no yabou - BY30-5202) on 21/07/1988.
- UPDATES -
The main differences between Vulcan Venture and Gradius II are :
* Continue available in Vulcan Venture.
* Different title screen.
* Option is called Multiple in Vulcan Venture.
* Ripple Laser is called Pulse Laser in Vulcan Venture.
- SERIES -
1. Gradius (1985)
2. Gradius 2 (1987, MSX)
3. Gradius II - Gofer no Yabou (1988)
4. Gradius III - Densetsu Kara Shinwa-e (1989)
5. Nemesis '90 Kai (1993, Sharp X68000)
6. Solar Assault - Gradius (1997)
7. Solar Assault - Revisited (1997)
8. Gradius IV - Fukkatsu (1999)
9. Gradius V (2003, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Game programmers : T. Takatori, K. Tsutsui, T. Horimoto, A. Suzuki, Takehiko Fujii
Graphic designers : Miki Yoshikata, H. Ashida, M. Iwamoto, A. Nonami, Kuniaki Kakuwa
Sound editors : S. Tasaka, Motoaki Furukawa, K. Matsubara, S. Hukami
Engineer : K. Hashima
Title designers : F. Shinuya, J. Tanaka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1992)
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$info=grdius3e,
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Gradius III (c) 12/1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX945
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Asia and Japan as "Gradius III - Densetsu Kara Shinwa-e".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
Konami released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Gradius Arcade Soundtrack - KMCA-155) on 03/04/2002.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Change BGM : In Stage 3 (In The Wind), around the T-shaped cliff, you will find an enemy bay against the wall and under a ceiling, which is nearly impossible to hit except with the use of some types of Missiles and the S.Option. Destroy it and the BGM in the stage will change.
* Play First Level Of "Salamander" Or Gradius : In Stage 10, when you are at the last boss of the game, get hit by the boss' attack that comes out of its mouth. You will then be taken either to Salamander stage 1 or Gradius stage 1.
- SERIES -
1. Nemesis (1985)
2. Gradius 2 (1987, MSX)
3. Vulcan Venture (1988)
4. Gradius III (1989)
5. Nemesis '90 Kai (1993, Sharp X68000)
6. Solar Assault - Gradius (1997)
7. Solar Assault - Revisited (1997)
8. Gradius IV - Fukkatsu (1999)
9. Gradius V (2003, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Director : Hiroyasu Machiguchi
Game programmers : T. Shimomura, Yuko Itoh, M. Ozawa
Graphic designers : T. Miyoshi, M. Igarashi, R. Itoh, K. Hattori, Y. Asano
Sound editors : J. Kaneda, S. Fukami, M. Higashino, K. Nakamura, Mutsuhiko Izumi
Engineer : K. Ban, K. Itoh
Title designers : F. Shibuya, M. Yoshihashi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000
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$info=gradius3,grdius3a,
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Gradius III - Densetsu Kara Shinwa-e (c) 1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX945
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'From Legend to Myth'.
This game is known outside Asia and Japan as "Gradius III".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
Konami released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Gradius Arcade Soundtrack - KMCA-155) on 03/04/2002.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play First Level Of Salamander Or Gradius : In Stage 10, when you are at the last boss of the game, get hit by the boss' attack that comes out of its mouth. You will then be taken either to Salamander stage 1 or Gradius stage 1.
- SERIES -
1. Gradius (1985)
2. Gradius 2 (1987, MSX)
3. Gradius II - Gofer no Yabou (1988)
4. Gofer no Yabou : Episode II (1988, MSX)
5. Gradius III - Densetsu Kara Shinwa-e (1989)
6. Nemesis '90 Kai (1993, Sharp X68000)
7. Solar Assault - Gradius (1997)
8. Solar Assault - Revisited (1997)
9. Gradius IV - Fukkatsu (1999)
10. Gradius V (2003, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Director : Hiroyasu Machiguchi
Game programmers : T. Shimomura, Yuko Itoh, M. Ozawa
Graphic designers : T. Miyoshi, M. Igarashi, R. Itoh, K. Hattori, Y. Asano
Sound editors : J. Kaneda, S. Fukami, M. Higashino, K. Nakamura, Mutsuhiko Izumi
Special voices : Taco Fiorey, Ese Kunie, Kengo Itoh SS, Teltel 7
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$info=grndtour,
$bio
Grand Tour (c) 1993 IGS.
Game ID : 0036-5
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$info=gratia,gratiaa,
$bio
Gratia - Second Earth (c) 1996 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
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$info=gravitar,gravitr2,gravp,
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Gravitar (c) 08/1982 Atari.
Game ID : 136010
The player controls a space ship in three different solar systems. Each solar system consists of a home base, a death star, a red alien planet and four regular planets. Each planet has its own unique terrain. The red alien planet is the home of shooting alien ships. Some of the regular planets may have flying alien rammers to be avoided or shot down. The four planets all have fuel cells to be retrieved with a tractor beam and alien bunkers that fire shells. Successfully destroying all of the bunkers results in a MISSION COMPLETE message at the top of the screen. Achieving MISSION COMPLETE allows the player to collect bonus if he can evade the rammers when leaving the planet. If successful, he will be placed back in the solar system. A player has two ways to advance to the next solar system. The first is to successfully complete a mission on all four regular planets. The second way is to complete a mission on the red alien planet, which establishes a link into the next solar system.
- TRIVIA -
The prototype of this game is known as "Lunar Battle".
Developed in 14 months, Gravitar was the first game that Mike Hally produced and designed for Atari. The concept of Gravitar was based on a combination of "Lunar Lander" and "Asteroids".
Gravitar has a color X-Y video display. This display, with its 3 color guns and higher voltage, has the same technology that was used in previous Atari black-and-white X-Y displays. However, the screen now displays dazzling colors and unique visual effects.
Gravitar was the first game to have a real-time dynamic perspective - When you enter a planet, the screen zooms in to give you a closer look. Unfortunately, it was a colossal failure, primarily because of its difficulty. While beautiful to look at for its time, the learning curve was too steep too early - When you're plugging quarters into a machine, you stop playing a tough game. But interest in the title has resurged among hard-core arcade gamers. This is because once the controls are mastered, the game is phenomenally addictive.
Approximately 5,420 units were produced.
A Gravitar unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1983 movie 'James Bond 007 - Never Say Never Again' and in the 1987 movie 'Death Wish 4 - The Crackdown'.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Depending on the highest score, one of eight list names appears above the table of initials...
Between 0 and 20,000 pts : FLUNKY
Between 20,001 and 40,000 pts : GUNNER
Between 40,001 and 80,000 pts : CO-PILOT
Between 80,001 and 100,000 pts : PILOT
Between 100,001 and 200,000 pts : ACE PILOT
Between 201,001 and 400,000 pts : KILLER PILOT
Between 400,001 and 800,000 pts : PONTIUS PILATE
Above 800,000 pts : GOTTA-BE-LUCKY
* A Well Known Cheat/Bug : At a joint between two vectors (>90 degrees), position yourself below and shoot straight up. If you can align yourself just right, the shots will travel through the walls at the joint. Without moving from side to side, just thrust up and voila, you are now inside the wall. You can now move around and shoot the gun pods from behind. This is especially useful if you can get under the world!
* Hint 1 : Develop skill for controlling the space ship in regular and negative gravity.
* Hint 2 : Beam up fuel cells with TRACTOR/SHIELD.
* Hint 3 : Attack the red alien planet first for maximum challenge and 20,000 bonus points! Completion of this planet immediately places a player in the next solar system where all planets are worth 9,000 bonus points.
* Hint 4 : Attack more difficult planets early in the game for higher bonus points.
* Hint 5 : Many planet terrains have safe areas or 'blind spots' from which the player can safely shoot at bunkers.
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2000, "Atari Arcade hits 2")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
- SOURCES -
Dan Coogan's Gravitar site - http://www.cooganphoto.com/gravitar/ : dedicated to the 1982 Atari classic video arcade game Gravitar. Hints and playing tips with screen captures, etc. included...
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$info=gtmr,gtmre,gtmrusa,
$bio
Great 1000 Miles Rally (c) 07/1994 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
Based on a race that occured in Italy from Brescia to Rome and return yearly between 1927-1938 and 1945-1950 called the '1000 Miglia'.
- UPDATES -
Evolution Model (09/1994) :
* Intro has been changed slightly (windowed animations play first, car throws off smoke, sound effects play).
* Levels have been slightly changed (ramps removed, added, etc.).
* Player's car throws off a lot more smoke when driving.
* Player's car bursts into flames when time runs out.
* Title screen now has animated letters and no Italian flag.
* Two additional cars (for a total of 12) : RacerX and FireBall.
* Two different colors for most cars (as opposed to only one).
* When AI cars are hit they burst into flame instead of throwing off sparks.
- SERIES -
1. Great 1000 Miles Rally (1994)
2. Mille Miglia 2 - Great 1000 Miles Rally (1995)
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$info=greatgun,
$bio
Great Guns (c) 1983 Stern Electronics.
Great Guns is a one or two player game presenting an attractively scenic and sharply defined series of target racks which generates competitive challenge for the players. Features a variety of target scenes (a total of nine tantalizing scenes are possible depending on the players skill in shooting).
- TRIVIA -
Great guns has a 'Skill Return' feature which will return player's coin or token in obtaining a pre-set score (adjustable).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
Hint, Play With A friend! : When two players play, a bonus of additional bullets is awarded each player.
- STAFF -
Designed by Brian Pocklacki, Joseph Joos, Gordon Morison
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$info=gmahou,
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Great Mahou Daisakusen (c) 01/2000 Eighting / Raizing.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 31
In this impressive blend of an overhead shooter with RPG characteristics, you must help a group of mystic bounty hunters save the earth against the evil Gobligan Underground Empire. Features excellent 2-D graphics and sound, awesome character & enemy artwork designs, a level-up and elemental-based weapon system and LOTS of hidden items!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Capcom for distribution.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Magic Great Military Operation'. The 'Dai' prefix in 'Daisakusen' means 'great', so to get technical the translation of this came could be 'Great Magic Great Military Operation'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Dimahoo".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Miyamoto the Dragon has appeared in previous Eighting games such as "Mahou Daisakusen", "Shippu Mahou Daisakusen" as a selectable character and as a secret character in "Armed Police Batrider".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Characters : Insert a coin and press Up(x2), Left, Down(x2), Right, A, B, A, B, A, Start. Four new planes are now selectable.
Great Sluggers - Featuring 1994 Team Rosters (c) 1994 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
This game is an official licensed product of the MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association).
- SERIES -
1. Great Sluggers - New World Stadium (1993)
2. Great Sluggers - Featuring 1994 Team Rosters (1994)
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$info=gslugrsj,
$bio
Great Sluggers - New World Stadium (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
This game is an official licensed product of the MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association).
- SERIES -
1. Great Sluggers - New World Stadium (1993)
2. Great Sluggers - Featuring 1994 Team Rosters (1994)
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$info=gsword,
$bio
Great Swords' man (c) 1984 Taito.
The fencing equivalent of Karate Champ!
$end
$info=grtwall,
$bio
The Great Wall (c) 1994 IGS.
$end
$info=gberet,gberetb,
$bio
Green Beret (c) 10/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX577
In this hectic action game you must help a knife-wielding soldier infiltrate enemy territory in order to rescue some POW´s. Grab any weapons you find along the way but you will mainly rely on your trusty knife for this mission. Get moving! Those hostages are not getting any better by you slacking off! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Rush'n Attack".
Also manufactured by Irem as the same name.
- SERIES -
1. Green Beret (1985)
2. M.I.A. - Missing in Action (1989)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
MSX (1986)
Atari 800 (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore C64
Thomson M05
$end
$info=greenber,
$bio
Green Beret (c) 1980 Irem.
$end
$info=gseeker,gseekeru,gseekerj,
$bio
Grid Seeker - Project Stormhammer (c) 1992 Taito.
Game ID : D40
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Grid Seeker - PCCB-00131) on 21/07/1993.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Tsukasa Ohshima, <3Nurse<3 Mizukami, Takafumi kaneko
Originally named 'Pogoz', this prototype was never released. The game was put out on field test and did poorly, so Gottlieb decided not to build it. Only one unit was built.
Videa was started in November of 1981 as a video game development company. Around that time were 'Gridle' was submitted and refused by Gottlieb, the assets of Videa (but not the corporate entity) were acquired by Pizza Time Theater. The new corporation, formed from the combination of the existing Pizza Time engineering department and the employees of and assets of Videa, was named 'Sente Technology'.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Ed Rotberg
Video graphics by : Roger Hector
Sound by : Howard Delman
Technician : Paul Brandt
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$info=griffon,
$bio
Griffon (c) 1980 Videotron.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Phoenix".
$end
$info=grindstm,grindsta,
$bio
Grind Stormer (c) 1992 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-027
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to American Sammy for USA, to Unite Trading for Korea, to Charterfield for Hong Kong and South East Asia and to Anomoto International for Taiwan.
This game is known in Japan as "V-Five".
- UPDATES -
Grind Stormer seems to be different in the way that you pick up the items directly and don't go through the power-up bar.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- STAFF -
Director : K. Takano
Programmers : C. Hayasato, T. Ikeda
Graphic designers : Y. Naora, M. Yamaguchi
Sound director : Masanori Yuge
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
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$info=grobda,grobda2,grobda3,
$bio
Grobda (c) 12/1984 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Pac-Man" hardware but has an additional DAC for speech.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Set coin A to 1 Coin / 1 Credit, set coin B to 1 Coin / 4 Credits, set Freeze to On, set Lives to 1, set Difficulty to Rank C, set Demo Sounds to Off, set Level Select to Off, set Bonus Life to 10k.
3) Press the service switch to display the grid and press (all together) Right+Button1+Start2.
4) '(c) NAMCO LTD. 1984' will appear on the screen.
- STAFF -
Game designed and produced by : Masanobu Endoh (EVE200 End)
Programmed by : Hosei Wait
Music composed by : Yuri Keino
Engineer : Tall Ogawa
Graphic designed by : You. Shino
Debugged by : Tama Chang
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
* Computers :
PC [Windows, CD-Rom] (1997, Namco History Vol.2")
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$info=groundfx,
$bio
Ground Effects / Super Ground Effects (c) 1992 Taito.
Game ID : D51
- UPDATES -
The only difference between Ground Effects & Super Ground Effects is that Super Ground Effects has a deluxe cabinet type where the player can sit down.
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$info=growl,growlu,
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Growl (c) 02/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C74
A huge melee battle featuring four forest rangers out to save the animals from the sinister poachers. Lots of enemies onscreen make for a hectic fight!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Runark".
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
This game was dedicated to the late Mr. Katsujiro Fujimoto.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Runark, Gun Frontier - PCCB-00060) on 21/04/1991.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- STAFF -
Promotion object : Hiromitsu Mihara
Music & Sound effects (Zuntata) : Yasuhisa Watanabe (Yack.)
Software : 3D Master Sugawara, Muscle Sato, Masaki Yagi (Yamabanga Yagi Ymot), On a Ninja Daisuke Yasukouchi, Chinpuson Mr2 Tanaka, God Mountain Y. Kohyama
Software support : Hideki Hashimoto, Takashi Kitabayashi
Base game plan : Exit Yab
Game direction : Hide Chan
Project management : Hidehiro Fujiwara
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
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$info=grudge,
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Grudge Match (c) 1987 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
Originally called 'Race For Pink', as in pink slips, the certificates of ownership in California. Atari then realized that pink slips are not universal, so the name was changed. This represent the very last coin-op game designed by Owen Rubin and the end of his career. But unfortunately, this prototype was never finished / never released. In this prototype version, buying parts for your car was made VERY simple to speed up the game. In the final version, you would see your car in a garage up on a lift, and a garage full of parts you could 'buy' to make your car better. Better tires, better suspension, better brakes, better engine, better transmission. Owen was going to make the races longer, maybe 10 laps. And was going to add cops and traffic lights in the city. Run a red light, the cop chases you. If he bumped you, you stopped for a while to get a ticket! This would have been one GREAT driving game.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Owen Rubin
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$info=gryzor,
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Gryzor (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX633
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Europe as "Contra".
Alpha Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.4 - 28XA-201) on 10/03/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Gryzor (1987)
2. Super Contra (1988)
3. Contra III - The Alien Wars (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Contra - Hard Cops (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Contra - Legacy of War (1996, Sony PlayStation)
6. Shin Contra (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Game programmers : Satoru, Hideyuki Falco, Koichi Cobra
Video graphics : Kengo
Special designers : Ishiwari Jinbo, Passionate Norio
Sound editor : Kazuki Jah
Engineer : Rom Yamamoto
Directed by : Koji
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
MSX2
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$info=getstar,
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Guardian (c) 1986 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Get Star".
This game runs on the "Tiger-Heli" hardware.
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$info=grdforce,
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Guardian Force (c) 1998 Success.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998)
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$info=grdians,
$bio
Guardians / Denjin Makai II (c) 1995 Banpresto.
Game ID : P-FG01-1
A beat-'em-up developed by Winky Soft with 8 selectable characters and lots of special moves.
- TRIVIA -
Denjin means 'The God of Electricity'. Makai is a character's name in its pre-sequel - directly translated as 'Devil's Puppet'.
This game was only released in Japan.
- SERIES -
1. Denjin Makai (1993)
2. Ghost Chaser Densei (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Guardians / Denjin Makai II (1995)
$end
$info=guardian,
$bio
Guardians of the 'Hood (c) 03/1992 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136092
Dangerous gangs own the streets, and is up to four brave street vigilantes to do some much needed clean up. Train hard at the sparring rounds and prove your skill at some enemies bosses so they might join your posse! Gather a few buddies for this wild ride! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari G42 hardware.
This game is often regarded as the 'unauthorized sequel' to Atari's arcade classic "Pit-Fighters" since it uses the same graphical style as well as many fighting moves from that game.
- STAFF -
Project leaders / Designers : Gary Stark, Mark Stephen Pierce
Programmers : Gary Stark, Andrew J. Burgess, Ed Rotberg
Lead animator : Nick Stern
Animators : Sharon Plotkin, Sean Murphy, Chuck Eyler, Scott Sava
Engineers : Sam Lee, Pat McCarthy
Digital imaging : Rob Rowe, Dave Portera
Audio by : John Paul, Brad Fuller
Project supervisor : John Ray
Product manager : Jerry Momoda
Technician : Minh Nguyen
Design assistants : Haywood Beaird, Victor Mercieca
* CAST :
1. Guardians :
Conner : William Willis
Chief : Robert Salazar
Javier : Javier Mendez
Tanya : Marilyn Caldwell
2. Dreads :
Jay Jay : Jimmy Welch
Toots : James Thompson
Mauby : Marc Williams
Nigel : Rick Jackson
3. Shavers :
Boris : Chuck Campbell
Pebbles : Suzanne Nock
Tiny : Mark Noreng
4. Dragons :
Kwan : Harry Mok
Sue Lee : Janet Gee
Li : Riz Angel
5. Gym Match Extras :
Referee - Jose Sandoval
Bystanders - Haywood Beaird, Jose Erazo, Daisy Falk, Ge Loria Morrison, Gabriel Rotberg, Pjhillip Sheffield, Cassie Turner, Zenobia Yacoub
6. Dread Street Extras :
Drunk : Dave Portera
Hooker : Rhonda Williamson
Pusher : Rusty Dawe
7. Subway Station Extra :
Flasher : Mike Taylor
Bag-lady : Lois Turner
Bag-child : Jonathan Rowe
8. Alley Extras :
Hawker : Mike Hally
9. Dragon Street Extras :
Asian Male : Sam Lee
Asian Female : Lily Chan
Shopkeeper : Yong Carnahan
10. Bar Extra :
Bartender : Minh Nguyen
Waitress : Noelle Selich
Bar Drunk : Rizaldi Bugawan
Stripper : Celina Vannoni
Table Drunk : Dave Fabian
$end
$info=gwar,gwara,gwarb,
$bio
Guerilla War (c) 03/1988 SNK.
Game ID : A7003 'GV'
- TRIVIA -
The Japanese version of this game is called "Guevara".
This game is based on the Cuban revolutionary war against the Bautistas that occured in the 1950's. The first player controls Che Guevara and the second player controls Fidel Castro, current Cuban dictator. The storyline was changed completely for the US version, because Fidel Castro of Cuba and the United States are bitter enemies and out of respect for the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
$end
$info=gwarj,
$bio
Guevara (c) 03/1988 SNK.
Game ID : A7003 'GV'
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Guerilla War".
This game is based on the Cuban revolutionary war against the Bautistas that occured in the 1950's. The first player controls Che Guevara and the second player controls Fidel Castro, current Cuban dictator. The storyline was changed completely for the US version, because Fidel Castro of Cuba and the United States are bitter enemies and out of respect for the Cuban Missle Crisis.
$end
$info=gmissile,
$bio
Guided Missile (c) 04/1977 Midway.
Game ID : 623
$end
$info=guiness,
$bio
The Guiness (c) 1984 Sun Electronics.
Game ID : TVG15
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Strength & Skill".
$end
$info=gulfwar2,
$bio
Gulf War-II (c) 1991 Comad.
- TRIVIA -
This game is more like a bootleg or hack than an original game; a LOT of the game code is taken directly from Taito's "Twin Cobra".
$end
$info=gulfstrm,gulfstr2,
$bio
Gulf. Storm (c) 1991 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Media Shoji for distribution.
$end
$info=gumbo,
$bio
Gumbo (c) 1994 Min.
$end
$info=gunfront,
$bio
Gun & Frontier (c) 01/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C71 (F2-System No. 9)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gun Frontier".
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Runark, Gun Frontier - PCCB-00060) on 21/04/1991.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- SERIES -
1. Gun & Frontier (1991)
2. Metal Black (1991)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Yasuhisa Watanabe (Yack.)
$end
$info=gunbulet,
$bio
Gun Bullet (c) 1994 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Point Blank".
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Gun Bullet (1994)
2. GunBarl
3. GunBalina
- STAFF -
Planning director : S. Tohyama
Game Ccoordinator : Y. Kounoe
'Oyaji' Programmer : Yasushi .O
Main programmer : S. Yamada
Programmer : Kenichi. T
CG designers : H.K, D. Onizuka
3D designers : Shigemasa, Gonta
'Oyaji' Dotter : Norion5
Music & Sound FX : T. Aihara, Ishikavan, Hiroto Sasaki (Saman)
Mechanical designers : Ohara, Inoue
System constructors : T. Inui, KJ-, Masayuki. K
Industrial designers : Tohru. Y, H. Shimane
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
$end
$info=gundealr,gundeala,gundealt,
$bio
Gun Dealer (c) 1990 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tecmo for Japan manufacture and distribution.
- UPDATES -
The (Set 2) uses another kind of card and shows some other girls!
- SERIES -
1. Gun Dealer (1990)
2. Gun Dealer '94 (1994)
$end
$info=gundl94,
$bio
Gun Dealer '94 (c) 1994 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Primella" (NTC license).
- SERIES -
1. Gun Dealer (1990)
2. Gun Dealer '94 (1994)
$end
$info=gunfight,
$bio
Gun Fight (c) 01/1975 Midway.
Game ID : 597
- TRIVIA -
Gun Fight, which was designed on TTL-based hardware by Taito, which was adapted to 8080 hardware by Nutting, was the first Japanese title to be licensed for release in America. It was also the first video game to incorporate a microprocessor and the expanded processing capabilities allowed for graphics and gameplay much more advanced than "Pong".
Gun Fight was a pretty important videogames innovator. It was the first game ever to have two on-screen humans battling against each other at the same time, and as such it's the grandfather of the fighting games that take up most of the floorspace in modern arcades. It also introduced the idea of having separate controls for aiming and moving.
A Gun Fight unit appears in the 1978 movie 'Dawn of the Dead'.
- SERIES -
1. Gun Fight (1975)
2. Boot Hill (1977)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dave Nutting, Tom McHugh
$end
$info=gunforce,gunforcu,gunforcj,
$bio
Gun Force - Battle Fire Engulfed Terror Island (c) 06/1991 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-92A system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Gun Force - Battle Fire Engulfed Terror Island (1991)
2. Gun Force II (1994)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
$end
$info=gunforc2,
$bio
Gun Force II (c) 09/1994 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Geo Storm".
This game runs on the Irem M-92G system hardware.
Some musics in this game are directly recycled (and remixed) from "Air Duel", another Irem game from 1990.
The Stage 1 music is a remixed version of the Stage 4 music of "Air Duel".
The Stage 2 part one music is a remixed version of the Stage 1 music of "Air Duel".
The Stage 2 part two music is a remixed version of the Stage 3 music of "Air Duel".
- SERIES -
1. Gun Force - Battle Fire Engulfed Terror Island (1991)
2. Gun Force II (1994)
$end
$info=gunfronj,
$bio
Gun Frontier (c) 1990 Taito.
Game ID : C71 (F2-System No. 9)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Gun & Frontier".
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Runark, Gun Frontier - PCCB-00060) on 21/04/1991.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
A vertical action packed western game from the creators of "Commando (Capcom)".
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the "Commando (Capcom)" hardware, but it was also available as conversion kits (from Romstar - called 'quick-kits') for "Pac-Man" and "Centipede".
Gun.Smoke is based on the old T.V. series of the same name.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- UPDATES -
WORLD version :
* You can enter 3 chars for your initials.
JAPAN version (but English text though) :
* You can enter 8 chars for your initials.
US version 1 (licenced to Romstar) :
* You can enter 3 chars for your initials.
US version 2 (licenced to Romstar) :
* You can enter 3 chars for your initials.
* Some code has been added for the 'Lives' Dip Switch that replaces the 'Demonstation' one (so demonstration is always OFF).
* Year is 1986 instead of 1985.
* High score is 110000 instead of 100000.
* Levels 3 and 6 are swapped.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* An Interesting Bug : When you're on level two, make sure you have a horse when you kill Roy Knife. Once he is dead, walk over his corpse and your horse will be killed. Roy raises from the dead as a sort of indestructible zombie. You can shoot him as much as you like, but he won't die. In this way you can play until you get tired of it.
- STAFF -
From highscore table : Shi2Kura, ?Sakura?, Ota=Big5, Kihaji Okamoto
Music by : Ayako Mori (Kura<3Aya)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 4")
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generations - Blazing Guns")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 4")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
$end
$info=gunbird,gunbirdk,gunbirdj,
$bio
Gunbird (c) 09/1994 Psikyo.
In this vertical shoot-'em-up, you have five selectable characters who fight the big army of pirates but this time to restore a magic mirror.
- TRIVIA -
Marion also appears as a selectable character in another Psikyo's game : "Gunbarich".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Gunbird 2, Gunbird - SGCD-0003) on 04/12/1998.
Note : There are 20 different endings!
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra Features : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu. A level skip, BG test usually etc...
In this vertical shoot'em up, you have five selectable characters who fight the big army of pirates but this time to collect elemental potions.
- TRIVIA -
ALUCARD, a selectable character, backwards spells DRACULA.
Aine originally appeared in "Samurai Aces" and as a hidden character in "Tengai" as Ayin. Here in Gunbird 2, he has quite a 'different' type of bomb attack :).
Gunbird 2 shares some similarities with the 1975 anime series 'Time Bokan':
* The flag symbol in Time Bokan is a clear skull and in this game is a 2P like a skull.
* The thin guy has a very ugly nose also a moustache and teeth like a rabbit (he is the same in the game and the anime).
* The fat guy has a beard. In this game and in Time Bokan, he has a semi-shaved beard (so with the exception of the beard, the guy is almost the same).
* The chief is a luxuriant woman (in the anime, she always was topless in the end).
* In Time Bokan, the bad guys always show a stupid new-robot to defeat the good guys. In the game is the same.
Note : There are 27 different endings!
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Gunbird 2, Gunbird - SGCD-0003) on 04/12/1998.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Maintenance Code : In test mode, enter this code...
5-2-0-4-8 for Maintenace Mode [Stage Select (Loads of cool stuff here), Obj Test, BG TestPlay Status, Stage Status]
5-3-5-7-3 All Data Initialised.
5-3-7-6-5 Sit an AINE Flag1 (Displays 'AINE ?' at test, extra 'explicit' character on random box).
5-1-0-2-4 Sit an AINE Flag2 (Displays 'AINE OK' at test, use AINE by pressing 'Down' on random box).
5-3-1-5-7 AINE Flag Cancelled (Clears AINE from being playable, as default).
Sound direction : Hiroshige Tonomura (TONO) (Zuntata)
Design works : Kyoko Umezu
Hardware : Katsumi Kaneoka
$end
$info=gunnail,
$bio
GunNail (c) 05/1993 NMK.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tecmo for distribution.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : During machine reset, press buttons1+2 on player2 side. 'Ready?' will appear. Then press button1 3 times on player2 side. The release date will appear.
- STAFF -
Morio, Ore!, Ikezu Kenzi, Mingmei, Ama, Hide-Kaz, Kate Seki, Naoko, A-Saku, San Chan, Mug, Sato, Midori, Mustard Papa
$end
$info=gururin,
$bio
Gururin (c) 05/1994 Face.
Game ID : 0067
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Gururin translates from Japanese as something like 'accomplice' or 'cohort'. Makes sense considering the noblemen fall in pairs.
Gururin is Face's first game developed and released for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- STAFF -
Planning / Producer : K. Iwanaga
Programmers : K. Iwanaga, N. Tabata, K. Hiziya
Graphic designers : M. Molohosi, K. Kumakura, M. Araki
Sound : K. Sugai, A. Iwanaga
Sound programmer : J. Kosakai
$end
$info=gussun,
$bio
Gussun Oyoyo (c) 1993 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Risky Challenge".
This game runs on the Irem M-97 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Gussun Oyoyo (1993)
2. Gussun Oyoyo 2 (1993)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Super Gussun Oyoyo")
$end
$info=gutsn,
$bio
Guts'n (c) 2000 Kaneko / Kouyousha.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Cotocoto Cottong".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy ("Konami GB Collection 2")
$end
$info=guwange,
$bio
Guwange (c) 1999 Atlus / Cave.
Game ID : ATC05
Destroy the evil army with three Japanese characters and the spirits that possess them in this beautiful vertical shoot-'em-up.
- TRIVIA -
The story of Guwange is set during the Muromachi period of Japan. Sorcerers in eastern Japan would predict the day's fishing catch by the appearance of a fox-like voice from the mountains. If the voice sounded 'koon koon' then there was to be a great catch. If the voice sounded 'gwange gwange' then it was to be a horrible catch. The people soon named the place of the voice 'Prison-Gate Mountain', as all who saw the origin of this voice were never seen again. The people soon began to worship this being as the god of Prison-Gate Mountain. It is said that the men later came to call it 'Lord Guwange'. The game title of 'Guwange' appears to reflect the name of this mysterious mountain voice and also the 'bad' sound that it made to predict a horrible catch.
Character designers : Akira Nakabayashi, Junya Inoue
Calligraphy : Akira Nakabayashi
Character voices : Yuko Nakamura, Junya Inoue, Kazushi Takamura, Takako Taniguchi, Takn Nagasawa, Takno Yoshida
Sound producer : Junya Inoue
Music composer : Nasahiro Kusunoki
Sound effects : Nasahiro Kusunoki
Super visor : Hiroyuki Tanaka (Atlus)
Special assist : Toshiaki Tomizawa
$end
$info=guzzler,
$bio
Guzzler (c) 1983 Tehkan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri for US distribution.
This game is very unique in that it depicts the hero of the story as a drunkard who's the shame of the family (look at some of the cut scenes) yet is able to put out fires (by puking? no less). It wasn't until the early 1990's when the fighting games would include a fighter who drinks as part of his repertoire.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000
* Computers :
MSX
$end
$info=pbancho,
$bio
Gyakuten!! Puzzle Bancho (c) 1996 Fuuki.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Reversal!! Big Boss Puzzle'.
$end
$info=gypsyjug,
$bio
Gypsy Juggler (c) 10/1978 Meadows Games.
$end
$info=gyrodine,gyrodinc,
$bio
Gyrodine (c) 1984 Crux.
- TRIVIA -
Gyrodine was made by Crux which was antecedent of ToaPlan and spin-off from Orca. It was later licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution.
- STAFF -
Naomi.S, K.T, Miki Kun, Nice Y.N, Pop Kawa, M. Harada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
$end
$info=gyruss,gyrussce,
$bio
Gyruss (c) 03/1983 Konami.
Game ID : GX347
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (04/1983).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Venus".
After designing "Time Pilot", Okamoto did Gyruss, that, although a hit, came out at a time when the arcade craze was dying down. Therefore, it didn't sell the numbers it so rightly deserved. Okamoto asked for a raise, or he would quit. The next day, when he showed up for work, he was informed he was fired. Gyruss is most often remembered for its fine musical score that plays throughout the game (Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor').
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.1 - 28XA-85) on 25/06/1986.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Toshio Arima
Designed by : Yoshiki Okamoto
Character by : Hideki Ooyama
Sound by : Mashahiro Inoue
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1984)
Atari 2600 (1984)
Atari 5200 (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Konami Collectors Series - Arcade Advanced")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1984)
Commodore C64 (1984)
$end
$info=hachamf,
$bio
Hacha Mecha Fighter (c) 1991 NMK.
$end
$info=hachoo,
$bio
Hachoo! (c) 09/1989 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
$end
$info=hal21,hal21j,
$bio
HAL 21 (c) 1985 SNK.
$end
$info=halleys,halleysc,halleycj,
$bio
Halley's Comet (c) 1986 Taito.
Game ID : A62
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Coin-It for US distribution.
This game was inspired by the actual 'Comet Halley' (pronounced HAL-lee). It was named after 'Edmund Halley', who calculated its '76-year orbital period'. Comet Halley was visible in 1910 and 76 years after, in 1986 (The feb. 9 exactly), just the year when this game was released by Taito :). Its next perihelion passage will be in 2061.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Boss Trick : Shoot all but one of these squares and then press the hyperspace button (the smartbomb) when the final square is lit. You should now recieve 1 000 000 points! (this works for all level bosses).
* Another Tip : When the game is in Game Over mode, you can actually control the ship at one point. This is rather useless, but fun!
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Flower Branch Competition Columns - Cherry Blossom Wars'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Columns (1990)
2. Columns II - The Voyage Through Time (1990)
3. Columns III - Revenge of Columns (1993)
4. Stack Columns (1994)
5. Super Columns (1995, Sega Game Gear)
6. Columns 97 (1997)
7. Hanagumi Taisen Columns - Sakura Wars (1998)
8. Columns Crown (Nintendo Game Boy Advance - 2002)
$end
$info=hanakanz,
$bio
Hanakanzashi (c) 1996 Dynax.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ornamental Flower Hairpin'.
$end
$info=hanaroku,
$bio
Hanaroku (c) 1988 Alba.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Six Flowers'.
$end
$info=thehand,
$bio
The Hand (c) 1981 T.I.C.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Got-Ya".
$end
$info=hangon,
$bio
Hang-On (c) 07/1985 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Space Harrier" hardware.
First simulation game in the world. After this game was released, the standard for motorcycle games is the riding type kind. This game was the first Sega game to use digitized drums in the music.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Taikan Game Special - 28XA-198) on 21/12/1987.
- SERIES -
1. Hang-On (1985)
2. Hang-On II (1985, Sega SG-1000)
3. Hang-On Jr. (1985)
4. Super Hang-On (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yu Suzuki (YU.)
From highscore table : (KAN), (OHE), (ISH), (NAG), (KAJ), (INO)
Music by : Hiroshi Miyauchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1985)
Sega Dreamcast (2000, "Shenmue")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Yu Suzuki Game Works Vol. 1")
* Computers :
MSX (1985)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989) released by Tiger Electronics.
$end
$info=hangonjr,
$bio
Hang-On Jr. (c) 1985 Sega.
- SERIES -
1. Hang-On (1985)
2. Hang-On II (1985, Sega SG-1000)
3. Hang-On Jr. (1985)
4. Super Hang-On (1987)
$end
$info=hangly,hangly2,hangly3,
$bio
Hangly Man (c) 06/1981 Nittoh.
- TRIVIA -
This is a Hack of "Pac-Man".
- UPDATES -
It features a different maze that becomes invisible or disappears at certain times or levels.
This was the world first driving simulator to use 3-D polygon graphics.
You may have noticed that the Credit Screen lists Doug Milliken as a Test Driver (See Staff section). He is listed as a Test Driver because Atari didn't want anyone to know what he really did. Hard Drivin' had to be as accurate as possible. That meant doing an accurate car model to mathematically describe the physics of how the parts of the car (engine, transmission, springs, shock absorbers, tires, etc.) react to each other, to the road, and to the driver's inputs. The pioneer in the field (in the 1950s) was William Milliken of Milliken Research. He son, Doug, has continued his father's work. Doug is probably the world's leading expert in car modeling. Doug and his father wrote the book on car modeling.
Patents that come out of Hard Drivin' are :
5,005,148 : 'Driving simulator with moving painted dashboard'.
5,354,202 : 'System and method for driver training'.
5,577,913 : 'System and method for driver training with multiple driver competition'.
Note : There were 15 officially released versions, counting 11 cockpit and 4 compact versions, including various British, German and Japanese versions.
- UPDATES -
Notes : In all British versions, you are in a right-hand drive car.
* Cockpit versions :
Revision 1 :
* World release.
* Software version : 7.8.
Revision 2 :
* World release.
* Software version : 7.9.
Revision 3 :
* World release.
* Software version : 8.1.
Revision 4 :
* German release only.
* Software version : 8.2.
Revision 5 :
* British release only.
* Software version : 8.3.
Revision 6
* British and Japanese releases only.
* Software version : 8.4 for Japanese and 8.5 for British.
Revision 7
* World, British and Japanese release.
* Software version : 8.6 for all.
* Compact versions :
Revision 1 :
* World release.
* Software version : 2.9.
Revision 2 :
* World, British and German releases.
* Software version : 3.1 for all.
- SERIES -
1. Hard Drivin' (1988)
2. Race Drivin' (1990)
3. Hard Drivin' Airborne (1993)
- STAFF -
* Main :
Project leader, game designer, sound system, mech designer, force shifter, analog HW : Rick Moncrief
Techician, mech, designer, sound recording, dashboard shift, game designer : Erik Durfey
Software designer, game designer, car model, force feedback steering, SW tools : Max Behensky
Hardware designer, self test, instant replay, integer 3D algorithms, game designer : Jed Margolin
Game programming, display software, championship lap, game designer : Stephanie Mott
* Others :
Cabinet designers : Mike Jang, Ken Hata
Graphics : Sam Comstock, Kris Moser, Deborah Short
Display math software : Jim Morris
ADDN'L programming : Gary Stark, Mike Albaugh, Ed Rotberg
ADDN'L hardware : Don Paauw
Marketing : Linda Benzler, Mary Fujihara
Sales : Shane Breaks
Mechanical designers : Jacques Acknin, Milt Loper, Geoff Barker
Test drivers : Doug Milliken, Dave Shepperd
Music : Don Diekneite
Management : Dan Van Elderen, Lyle Rains, Hide Nakajima
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
Atari Lynx (1991)
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
PC [MS-DOS] (1990)
$end
$info=hdrivair,hdrivaip,
$bio
Hard Drivin' Airborne (c) 1993 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136098
- SERIES -
1. Hard Drivin' (1988)
2. Race Drivin' (1990)
3. Hard Drivin' Airborne (1993)
- STAFF -
Project leader, game designer, sound system, mech designer, force shifter, analog HW : Rick Moncrief
Techician, mech, designer, sound recording, dashboard shift, game designer : Erik Durfey
Technician : Dennis Nale
Software designer, game designer : Terry Farnham
Hardware designer : Ray Hansen, Pete Mokris
Software designer, game designer : Betsy Bennett
3D and 2D graphic art design and animation : Mike Prittie
Music and sound effects : John Paul
$end
$info=harddunk,harddunj,
$bio
Hard Dunk (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System Multi 32 hardware.
$end
$info=hardhat,
$bio
Hard Hat (c) 11/1982 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Hutcherson
$end
$info=hardhead,hardhedb,
$bio
Hard Head (c) 1988 SunA.
Game ID : KRB-14
- SERIES -
1. Hard Head (1988)
2. Hard Head 2 (1991)
$end
$info=hardhea2,
$bio
Hard Head 2 (c) 1991 SunA.
- SERIES -
1. Hard Head (1988)
2. Hard Head 2 (1991)
$end
$info=hpuncher,
$bio
Hard Puncher - Ketsumamireru no Eikou (c) 12/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX870
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Blood-smeared Glory'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Final Round".
This game runs on the Konami Twin 16 hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
All these tricks work in Japanese version only, Hard Puncher!
* Unlock A Secret World : Begin a normal game. Then, at the opening blue screen, press Left, Right, Up, Right, Down, Right, Left(x2). If done correctly, a bell will sound. Now your rivals will be much harder and even connect specialty punches they didn't originally have. Also, you'll be able to string 20-hit combos on some opponents. Beat this game mode and you'll be awarded $20,000,000 instead of 10 (Note : This code appears briefly on screen after beating the game in Regular mode).
* Unlock A Powerful World : Begin a normal game. Then, at the opening blue screen, press Right, Up, Left(x2), Down, Up, Right, Down. If done correctly, a bell will sound. Now knockdowns will occur whenever a punch is landed (like sans power in Mortal Kombat). Beat this game mode and you'll be awarded $20,000,000 instead of 10 (Note : This code appears briefly on screen after beating the game in Secret World mode).
* Alien Ball In Power Training Session : Go to the Power Training Session and hit all 50 volleyballs. Then, an alien-like ball with veins and teeth will be thrown at your head. If you miss, it will bite your face, but if you hit it, you'll receive an additional 10% increment, for a grand total of a 30% power increment.
* Moai Mask : Sometimes the referee will be wearing a mask of Moai, the stone head from Parodius and Cue Brick. I haven't confirmed what triggers this particular trick, but I think it could have something to do with the timer. -Maybe winning at 2 :22, 1 :11, or something like that-
* Alternate Credits Roll : Beat the game in New or Powerful World mode. When the credits roll, the names will remain the same but the titles will be different. 'Making of this game' is replaced by 'Staff of Conjax Pro'. Also, keep an eye out for a cameo by Pentarou the penguin from Parodius during either credits roll.
* The Mob Never Forgives : When you win the game and get the park scene, look carefully in the background to spot two hit men armed with UZIs and gunning down a poor guy. The girl next to him tries to run. Is this subliminal violence??
- STAFF -
Total director : H. Tsujimoto
Game programmer : G. Suzuki
Assistant programmer : Tadasu Kitae
Character designer : K. Nakamura
Graphic designers : K. Ishimoto, K. Hattori
Visual designer : A. Nonami
Sound designer : S. Tasaka
Music composer : Motoaki Furukawa
Electric architect : K. Hashima
Electronic architect : M. Hiraoka
Package designer : F. Shibuya
Manager : K. Hiroshita
$end
$info=hasamu,
$bio
Hasamu (c) 1991 Irem.
An interesting twist on solitaire mahjong, with movable tiles in certain circumstances. You must clear two tiles of the same suit, but they have to be either right next to each other or on the same row.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Trap'.
Note : The kanji reads 'Ha Sa Mu' meaning 'Hegemony Sand Dream'.
This game runs on the Irem M-90 system hardware.
$end
$info=hattrick,
$bio
Hat Trick (c) 1984 Bally / Sente.
An overhead two-on-two hockey game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
This game was remembered for its good player graphics, the skate trails and the Zamboni that cleaned the ice after games. Hat Trick, despite its simple skate, shoot and save gameplay, was considered one of the better sports games of the early 1980's.
- STAFF -
Software and game designer : Lee Actor
Screen graphic designers : Martin French, Bil Maher
Sounds : Gary Levenberg, Richard Green
With support from : Ed Rotberg
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 7800 (1989)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
$end
$info=htchctch,
$bio
Hatch Catch (c) 1995 SemiCom.
$end
$info=hatena,
$bio
Hatena? no Daibouken - Adventure Quiz 2 (c) 03/1990 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Goodness? Great Adventure'.
- SERIES -
1. Capcom Quiz - Hatena? no Daibouken (1990, Nintendo Game Boy)
2. Hatena no Daibouken - Adventure Quiz 2 (1990)
- STAFF -
Character designers : M. Sakurai, H. Kisanuki, M. Kijima, S. Ukai, M. Kobayashi, Y. Katayama
Programmers : K. Yamanouchi, K. Yamawaki, N. Kojima
Music : Yoshihiro Sakaguchi, M. Gotoh, J. Tamiya, G. Morita, Yoko Shimomura, H. Takaoka
Planner : C. Kanemitsu
$end
$info=hatris,
$bio
Hatris (c) 1990 Video System.
- STAFF -
Design by : Alexey Pajitnov, Vladimir Pokhilko
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Nintendo Famicom (1991)
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=hthero,
$bio
Hattrick Hero (c) 03/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C80
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Football Champ" and in Europe as "Euro Champ '92".
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Hattrick Hero (1991)
2. Hattrick Hero '93 (1993)
3. Hattrick Hero '94 (1994)
4. Hattrick Hero '95 (1994)
- STAFF -
'Team dogyan' leader : Takeshi Kobori
Planner : Takeshi Kobori
Character designers : Takeshi Kobori, Tsutomu Sekimoto, Nobuhiro Hiramatsu, Peacock
Dracula stole our hero's wife the day of the ceremony and so you must rescue her. Armed with your whip, fight classic horror monsters in in this horizontal action game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Akumajou Dracula".
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
Haunted Castle IS part of the "CastleVania" series. However, as many games of this series, it is not part of the main storyline. The main character doesn't have any name, but it is believed to be Simon Belmont of the original "CastleVania".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.1 - K30X7705) on 05/08/1988. This album was reprinted (KCIA-2309) on 21/05/1993.
$end
$info=hayaosi1,
$bio
Hayaoshi Quiz - Grand Champion Taikai (c) 1994 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Quick High Stress Quiz - Grand Champion Tournament'.
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Hayaoshi Quiz Ouza Ketteisen (1994)
2. Hayaoshi Quiz Ouza Grand Champion Taikai
3. Hayaoshi Quiz Ouza Nettou Namahousou
$end
$info=hyhoo,
$bio
Hayaoshi Taisen Quiz Hyhoo (c) 1987 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Quick Response Competition Quiz Hyhoo'.
LCD handheld game (1988) released by Tiger Electronics : Contains 4 missions with a total of 18 levels of difficulty. You can choose between 3 different weapons : guns, missiles and cannons. Each weapon is intended for a specific enemy.
$end
$info=hvymetal,
$bio
Heavy Metal (c) 1985 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5745
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 2 hardware.
$end
$info=hvysmsh,
$bio
Heavy Smash (c) 1993 Data East.
$end
$info=hwchamp,
$bio
Heavyweight Champ (c) 09/1987 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Heavyweight Champ (1987)
2. Title Fight (1992)
- STAFF -
Planners : Bravo Ogu, Doroya Jun
Programmers : Mr. Minalyn, Big Hill, Collision Ukepi, Ippo Ogapi
Mechanicians : Pachislo Yuki, Oji Ken, Nasake 2
Designers : Akanat, Otaka Shin, KAO
Musician : Funkey K.H.
$end
$info=heberpop,
$bio
Hebereke no Popoon (c) 06/1994 Sunsoft / Atlus.
- TRIVIA -
'Hebereke' means 'drunk' or 'untrustworthy'. It's colloquial and that's the name of the little penguin, I believe. 'Popoon' is the sound that the puzzle pieces make when they pop.
This game was originally created and released on the Nintendo Super Famicom in 1993.
Character voices : Hayashibara Megumi (Hebe, Penchan), Kanai Mika (Oochan), Wakamoto Norio (Sukezaemon, Utsuzin, Unyoon), Chiba Shigeru (Jenifer, Booboodori)
$end
$info=heiankyo,
$bio
Heiankyo Alien (c) 01/1980 Denki Onkyo.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ancient Kyoto Alien'.
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
Heiankyo is the old capital of Japan, located in present-day Kyoto. The main character is a Kebiishi, a member of the Heiankyo police.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Nichibutsu Arcade Classics 2 - Heiankyo Alien")
$end
$info=helifire,helifira,
$bio
Helifire (c) 06/1980 Nintendo.
Take control of a submarine trapped and under heavy fire from helicopters above the water. Shoot as many helicopters as you can while also avoiding their bombs and other underwater hazards. The different colours of helicopter act differently, and get harder as you progress.
$end
$info=hellfire,hellfir1,
$bio
Hellfire (c) 1989 Toaplan.
Nice horizontal shoot'em up feature a selectable shooting direction.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution.
PolyStar released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Tatsujin : Toaplan Game Music Scene One - H24X-10005) on 25/06/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- STAFF -
Music and Sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
$end
$info=herbiedk,
$bio
Herbie at the Olympics (c) 1984 CVS.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Hunchback Olympic".
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
$end
$info=hero,
$bio
Hero (c) 1983 Seatongrove.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known (under the Crown license) as Hero in the Castle of Doom.
$end
$info=herodk,herodku,
$bio
Hero in the Castle of Doom(c) 1983 Seatongrove.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Crown for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is also known as "Hero".
$end
$info=hexa,
$bio
Hexa (c) 19?? D. R. Korea.
- TRIVIA -
The music is a straight rip from the Konami game "Treasure of USAS" released on MSX2 in 1987. Also, the playfield background graphics of the dinosaurs is ripped from a MSX2/2+ graphic editor called "Graph Saurus 2" which was released by Bit2 (Bit-square).
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Kwang-Ho Cho
$end
$info=hexion,
$bio
Hexion (c) 1992 Konami.
Game ID : GX122
- TRIVIA -
Originally designed by David Markley who licensed this game to Konami.
$end
$info=hidnctch,
$bio
Hidden Catch (c) 1998 Eolith.
- SERIES -
1. Hidden Catch (1998)
2. Hidden Catch 2
3. Hidden Catch 3
$end
$info=higemaru,
$bio
Higemaru - Pirate Ship (c) 09/1984 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game features one of the first game soundtracks composed by Tamayo Kawamoto, who made also other Capcom 80's BGM. She now works at Taito : she's a member of Zuntata, the popular (well, in Japan) Taito band where she plays keyboards.
- SERIES -
1. Higemaru - Pirate Ship (1984)
2. Higemaru Makaijima - Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken (1987, Nintendo Famicom)
- STAFF -
Staff : Tokuro Fujiwara, Toshio Arima, T. Hara, Y. Maki, Ayano Mori, K. Kamimori, H. Fujinaka, Yoshiki Okamoto, R. Miyamoto
Music composed by : Tamayo Kawamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
* Computers :
MSX2
$end
$info=hiimpact,
$bio
High Impact Football (c) 12/1990 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams / Midway Y Unit hardware.
A High Impact Football unit appears in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- SERIES -
1. High Impact Football (1990)
2. Super High Impact (1991)
- STAFF -
From highscore table : John Newcomer (JRN), Ed Boon (EJB), (TIM), Eugene Jarvis (EPJ) (DRJ), (JIM), George N. Petro (GNP), (TRA), (TMM), (MDP), Steve Ritchie (SSR), (BUN), (JPG), (DWF), (DTW), Sheridan Oursler (SNO), (LOF), Mark Turmell (MJT)
$end
$info=hvoltage,
$bio
High Voltage (c) 1985 Alpha Denshi.
$end
$info=hwrace,
$bio
High Way Race (c) 1983 Taito.
Game ID : AC4
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
$end
$info=hmcompmx,
$bio
hiphopmania Complete MIX (c) 1999 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "beatmania Complete MIX".
This game runs on the Konami Bemani DJ-Main hardware.
- SERIES -
1. beatmania (1997)
2. beatmania 2nd MIX (1998)
3. beatmania 3rd MIX (1998)
4. hiphopmania Complete MIX (1999)
5. beatmania 4th MIX - The Beat Goes On (1999)
6. beatmania 5th MIX - Time To Get Down (1999)
7. hiphopmania Complete MIX 2 (2000)
8. beatmania Club MIX (2000)
9. beatmania CORE REMIX (2000)
10. beatmania Featuring Dreams Come True
11. beatmania 6th MIX - The UK Underground Music (2001)
The brave knight takes on a slew of medieval opponents.
Money won during fights can be used to purchase fighter upgrades.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Fighting Fantasy".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Data East 1 - D25B1002) on 21/06/1989.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Marcy Eiko, Dotman
Hardware : Darkness K.K
Programmers : Susan, Vince Y., TAC. H
Sounds : Azusa Hara (AZUSA), Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Hitomi, Hiroyuki
Voices : Torba RR, Yuzi. S, Joe Kaminkow, Steve Walton
$end
$info=hishouza,
$bio
Hishou Zame (c) 03/1987 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-007
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Flying Shark'.
Licensed to Taito.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
This game is known outside Japan as "Flying Shark" and in US as "Sky Shark".
- SERIES -
1. Hishou Zame (1987)
2. Same! Same! Same! (1989)
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
$end
$info=buraiken,
$bio
Hissatsu Buraiken (c) 02/1987 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Certain Kill - Villain Fist'.
This game is known in US as "Avengers".
This game runs on the "Section Z" hardware.
- STAFF -
Direction : Piston Takashi
Game planner : Moomin Hiroyuki
Character designers : Short Arm Seigo, Haniwa Kazunori, Puttun Midori, Takeuma Youji, Dekopachi Hiroko, Sakeguse Kohichi, Donald Chiyomi
Programmer : Popo Yumiko
Hard planning : Mokkori Masa
Sound and music : Tamayo Kawamoto (Golden Tamayo), Yoshihiro Sakaguchi (New Half Yoshihiro)
$end
$info=histryma,
$bio
The History of Martial Arts (c) 199?.
A reconstructed sprite-ripped bootleg of Fighter's History with nine selectable characters.
- UPDATES -
Same GFX than the original, but reprogrammed from 0 and with FM music.
$end
$info=hitnmiss,hitnmis2,
$bio
Hit 'n Miss (c) 1987 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Nicholson
$end
$info=hitme,
$bio
Hit Me (c) 04/1976 RamTek.
$end
$info=hitice,
$bio
Hit the Ice - The Video Hockey League (c) 12/1990 Williams.
Game ID : C59
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
A Hit the Ice unit appears in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
NEC PC Engine (1991)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
$end
$info=hoccer,hoccer2,
$bio
Hoccer (c) 11/1983 Eastern Micro Electronics.
$end
$info=hiryuken,
$bio
Hokuha Syourin Hiryu no Ken (c) 1985 Nihon Game.
Early fighter with targets appearing upon each opponent to show you their weak points.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'North Faction Shaolin Fist of Flying Dragon'.
Licensed to Taito for Japanese manufacture and distribtion.
This game is known outside Japan as "Shanghai Kid".
- SERIES -
1. Hokuha Syourin Hiryu no Ken (1985)
2. Hiryuu no Ken - Ougi no Sho (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Hiryuu no Ken II - Dragon no Tsubasa (19??, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Hiryuu no Ken III - 5 Nin no Ryuu Senshi (19??, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Hiryu Gaiden (1990, Nintendo Game Boy)
6. Hiryuu no Ken Special - Fighting Wars (1991, Nintendo Famicom)
7. Hiryuu no Ken S - Golden Fighter (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
8. Hiryuu no Ken S - Hyper Version (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
9. SD Hiryuu no Ken (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
10. SD Hiryu no Ken Gaiden (1995, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
11. SD Hiryu no Ken Gaiden 2 (1996, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
12. Flying Dragon (1998, Nintendo 64)
13. SD Hiryu Ex (1999, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
14. Hiryu no Ken Retsuden (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
$end
$info=holeland,
$bio
Hole Land (c) 04/1984 Tecfri.
$end
$info=holo,
$bio
Holosseum (c) 1992 Sega.
The first (and hopefully only) holographic fighter featuring four selectable characters representing different martial arts. I'll let you in on a little secret - my legs are stronger than my arms!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
This game was released as a conversion kit for Time Traveler since the laser disc players in the original games turned out to be unreliable.
This is the only game other than Time Traveller to use the hi-tech hologram theater cabinet created by Sega. Indeed, Holosseum was written to convince arcade owners that it was worth investing in the expensive cabinet. The Winners Don't use Drugs message distorts in the real cabinet, as it was programmed incorrectly, beyond the range of the projection mirror. The theater works because of a concave mirror inside the cabinet, which reflects a specially framed image produced on a standard monitor. Because of the nature of a concave mirror, the focussed image appears as if it is floating in mid-air, provided that the interior of the cabinet is painted black to absorb any excess reflection (Note the pure black background on both of these games). Also, the image focus may appear to change across the screen, this is due to having to take into account the thickness of the mirror at different points, known as spherical abberation).
$end
$info=homo,
$bio
Homo (c) 1987 Homo Sapiens.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Goindol".
$end
$info=hook,hooku,
$bio
Hook (c) 12/1992 Irem.
Straight out of the Peter Pan saga and based on the feature film starring Robin Williams, the Never-Never Land children fight to stop the evil Captain Hook from ruining their fun!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-92 system hardware.
- STAFF -
Game designer : ???
Programmer : ???
Graphic designers : Rokujizo, Jubei, Ken, U. Nya, Kon, Nob
Sound effects : ???
$end
$info=hopprobo,
$bio
Hopper Robo (c) 1983 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Marine Boy" hardware from Orca.
- STAFF -
Shiroh, N. Kita, Shoji, Tohru, Y. Soge
$end
$info=hopmappy,
$bio
Hopping Mappy (c) 04/1986 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 86 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Mappy (1983)
2. Hopping Mappy (1986)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
$end
$info=horizon,
$bio
Horizon (c) 1985 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
$end
$info=hotchase,
$bio
Hot Chase (c) 11/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX763
- TRIVIA -
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Thunder Cross : Konami Kukeiha Club - 276A-7703) on 21/05/1989.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Kingorou
$end
$info=hotpinbl,
$bio
Hot Pinball (c) 1995 Comad & New Japan System.
- SERIES -
1. Hot Pinball (1995)
2. Gals Pinball (1996)
$end
$info=hotrod,
$bio
Hot Rod (c) 1988 Sega.
An overhead racing. Upgrade your car with the money awarded, tune-up parts, tires, engines, etc. can be purchased at the parts shop.
Controlled with a steering wheel and a pedal.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 24 hardware.
Hot Rod features the same shop music that also appeared in "Fantasy Zone".
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore C64 (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=hotshock,
$bio
Hot Shocker (c) 1982 E.G. Felago.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
- STAFF -
Engineering and designed by : Bruno De Georgio
$end
$info=hstennis,hstenn10,
$bio
Hot Shots Tennis (c) 12/1990 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.0.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.1.
* Added 'Exciter Setting' option in the operator menu.
- STAFF -
Project manager : Larry Hodgson
Programmers : Glen Wolfram, Jane Zeto
Hardware : Scott Allie, Steve Jaskowiak
Artist : Dale Kerman Jr.
Sound : Leif Marwede
Concept : Dale Kerman Jr., Jim Zielinski
Tester : Jim Zielinski
Sales : John Cassiday
Cabinet/Logo : Stan Fukuoka, Scott Morrison, Denise Wallner
$end
$info=hotsmash,
$bio
Hot Smash (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B18
$end
$info=hotdogst,
$bio
Hotdog Storm - The First Supersonics (c) 1996 Marble.
Music & Sound effects composer : Tsukumo Hyakutaro
Hyper duel mechanic designer : Booby Master
Game & Screen play designer : Alpha
Assembler : Indick-Mst
Graphic editor : Yotaro
Music driver : Yunker Matai
CN editor : Surino Ginji
Manual : Shion
Illustrastion : Tamtam, Silver Hammer
Voices : Youyouryouyours
Directer & Producer : Zako
Executive Producer : Shigotonin
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=hyprolym,hyprolyb,
$bio
Hyper Olympic (c) 10/1983 Konami.
Game ID : GX361
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Track and Field".
This game is a resounding success, especially amongst real-life athletes who live to take out their aggression on animate or inanimate objects. The game inspires an all-new level of two-player competition in arcades.
- UPDATES -
The bootleg version features different speech, as the original sound hardware could not be totally hacked - the slightly different voices are allegedly those of the bootleggers themselves! Also, it contains a typo : the word HEIGHT replaces the original HIGHT.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Bonus : When you get to the javelin throw, run fast and then hold the angle button down, making the javelin soar high into the air. If it gets high enough, it'll hit a bird, which will fall and give you 1000 points.
* Hidden Bonus 2 : On the high jump, if you fail your first two jumps then qualify on the third, a little mole pops up and you get a bonus.
* Hidden Bonus 3 : In the 100 metres, if you manage to get a dead heat with the computer (i.e. the same time) you get a 1000 point bonus.
- SERIES -
1. Hyper Olympic (1983)
2. Hyper Olympic '84 (1984)
3. Hyper Sports Special (1988)
4. Hyper Athlete (1996)
- STAFF -
Music by : Shigeru Fukutake
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Spectravideo (1984)
MSX
$end
$info=hpolym84,
$bio
Hyper Olympic '84 (c) 07/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX330
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Hyper Sports".
This game is a resounding success, especially amongst real-life athletes who live to take out their aggression on animate or inanimate objects. The game inspires an all-new level of two-player competition in arcades.
- SERIES -
1. Hyper Olympic (1983)
2. Hyper Olympic '84 (1984)
3. Hyper Sports Special (1988)
4. Hyper Athlete (1996)
$end
$info=hyperpac,hyperpcb,
$bio
Hyper Pacman (c) 09/1995 SemiCom.
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Jeon Jae Yeon
Game designer : Han Seung Hoon
Main programmer : Kim Hyun Ho
System programmer : Kim Jin Woo
Sound programmer : Oh Gyeong Hun
Graphic designer : Hong Young Joo
Sound composer / S.E : Jeon Seok Gee
$end
$info=hyperspt,
$bio
Hyper Sports (c) 07/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX330
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known outside Japan as "Hyper Olympic '84".
This game is a resounding success, especially amongst real-life athletes who live to take out their aggression on animate or inanimate objects. The game inspires an all-new level of two-player competition in arcades.
- SERIES -
1. Hyper Olympic (1983)
2. Hyper Sports (1984)
3. Hyper Sports Special (1988)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1985)
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
MSX
$end
$info=hypsptsp,
$bio
Hyper Sports Special (c) 07/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX861
Controlled with three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Konami '88" and "'88 Games".
This game runs on the "Chequered Flag" hardware.
On the 100m Dash event, adverts for some other Konami games can be seen in the background : "Flak Attack", "Ajax", "The Hustler" and "City Bomber".
- SERIES -
1. Hyper Olympic (1983)
2. Hyper Olympic '84 (1984)
3. Hyper Sports Special (1988)
4. Hyper Athlete (1996)
$end
$info=hyprdriv,
$bio
Hyperdrive (c) 1998 Midway Games.
$end
$info=imsorry,
$bio
I'm Sorry (c) 1985 Coreland / Sega.
Game ID : 834-5707
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gonbee no I'm Sorry".
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
This game is mostly Japanese nonsense satire. The title is a play on the word 'sori,' which means Prime Minister. The main character is former Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka, infamous for his plutocracy. Enemy characters include Carl Lewis, Michael Jackson, Japanese comedian Tamori and professional wrestler Giant Baba.
This game looks as if there might be a little S & M going on. When the human in sunglasses catches you, his clothes change to a black bikini and he now has a whip or riding crop. Your clothes change into a white diaper.
The game was a complete flop at the time, players were really unable to cope with the surrealism and newness of the graphics.
I, Robot was originally called 'Ice Castles' and was three boards rather than two. Atari had this stupid policy that bonuses for engineers were based on profits from sales of machines, *without* taking into account the amount of engineering resources (man years) spent developing it. I.e., just the sales revenue minus the manufacturing cost. Therefor engineers were motivated to spend ridiculous amounts of time reducing the manufacturing cost. They decided that the only way to reduce the cost of the game was to replace a lot of TTL logic with an ASIC. Unfortunately, they assigned very inexperienced people to do the ASIC design. The resulting chip had very low yield. However, by this time the game was so late that they weren't allowed to fix the ASIC. Aside from the time it would take to redo the chip, fixing it would also require putting it in a larger package with more power and ground pins and so the board would have to be redone as well. So for each production unit they just tried chips until they found one that seemed to work, then shipped the unit. They threw away a lot of chips. Approximately 1,000 units were produced.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp : Hold down both Start buttons when entering the transporter on level 1. You can now warp as high as level 10.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dave Theurer (DAV), Russel Dawe (RUS), Cris Drobny
$end
$info=ichidant,ichidnte,ichidntb,
$bio
Ichidant-R - Puzzle & Action (c) 1994 Sega.
Game ID : 834-10935
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Tant-R - Puzzle & Action (1992)
2. Ichidant-R - Puzzle & Action (1994)
3. Treasure Hunt - Puzzle & Action (1997)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1995)
$end
$info=47pie2,47pie2o,
$bio
Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai II (c) 1994 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Idol MahJong Soldier Suchi-Pai 2'.
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.0.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.1.
- SERIES -
1. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai
2. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai II (1994)
3. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai Special (1994)
4. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai 3 (1999)
$end
$info=suchipi,
$bio
Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai Special (c) 1994 Jaleco.
- SERIES -
1. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai
2. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai II (1994)
3. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai Special (1994)
4. Idol Janshi Suchi-Pai 3 (1999)
$end
$info=idhimitu,
$bio
Idol no Himitsu (c) 03/1989 Digital Soft.
A mahjong game controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Idol's Secret'.
$end
$info=fromance,
$bio
Idol-Mahjong Final Romance (c) 1991 Video System.
A mahjong game with night life overtones and special items.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- SERIES -
1. Idol-Mahjong Final Romance (1991)
2. Taisen Idol-Mahjong Final Romance 2 (1995)
3. Taisen Mahjong Final Romance R (1995)
4. Taisen Mahjong Final Romance 4 (1998)
$end
$info=idolmj,
$bio
Idol-Mahjong Housoukyoku (c) 1988 System Service.
A mahjong game with stripping women! 'Is that a RON in your pants or are you just happy to see me?'
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Idol-Mahjong Broadcasting Studio'.
$end
$info=iemoto,
$bio
Iemoto (c) 10/1987 Nichibutsu.
A mahjong game where the player battles mercenaries to save girls.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Music School Principal'.
$end
$info=iganinju,
$bio
Iga Ninjyutsuden - Itsushin no Kaku (c) 09/1988 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Iga Ninja Arts Story - Writings of Five Gods'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Kazan".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware
$end
$info=igmo,
$bio
IGMO (c) 1984 Epos.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
$end
$info=ikarijp,ikarijpb,
$bio
Ikari (c) 1986 SNK.
Game ID : A5004 'IW'
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Anger'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Ikari Warriors".
The two heroes of the Ikari Warriors series, Paul and Vince, appear in the King of Fighters series as Ralf Jones and Clark Steel.
- SERIES -
1. Ikari (1986)
2. Dogosoken (1986)
3. Ikari III - The Rescue (1989)
$end
$info=ikari3,
$bio
Ikari III - The Rescue (c) 01/1989 SNK.
Game ID : A7007 'IK3'
- SERIES -
1. Ikari (1986)
2. Dogosoken (1986)
3. Ikari III - The Rescue (1989)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1990)
$end
$info=ikari,
$bio
Ikari Warriors (c) 03/1986 SNK.
Game ID : A5004 'IW'
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ikari".
The two heroes of the Ikari Warriors series, Paul and Vince, appear in the King of Fighters series as Ralf Jones and Clark Steel.
- SERIES -
1. Ikari Warriors (1986)
2. Victory Road (1986)
3. Ikari III - The Rescue (1989)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Atari 7800 (1989)
Atari 2600 (1990)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Atari ST (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
MSX2
$end
$info=ikki,
$bio
Ikki (c) 1985 Sun Electronics.
Game ID : TVG17
- TRIVIA -
The main characters was officially called 'Gonbe' and 'Tago'.
$end
$info=imgfight,
$bio
Image Fight (c) 11/1988 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-72 system hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Image Fight : G.S.M Irem 1 - D28B0012) on 21/01/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Image Fight (1988)
2. Image Fight II
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Sclap
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Sega Saturn (1998, "Image Fight & X-Multiply")
FM Town Marty
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1990)
$end
$info=imago,
$bio
Imago (c) 1983 Acom.
$end
$info=imekura,
$bio
Imekura Mahjong (c) 10/1994 Sphinx / AV Japan.
A mahjong game with digitized females as prizes!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Image Club Mahjong'.
$end
$info=inthunt,inthuntu,
$bio
In The Hunt (c) 04/1993 Irem.
Take control of an attack sub & stand your ground against a powerful enemy army in this excellent shooter by Irem. Features excellent graphics & sound, unique weapons such as depth charges & anti-air missiles and a nice challenge. Try it!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Kaitei Daisensou".
This game runs on the Irem M-92E system hardware.
- STAFF -
Designers : Akio, Susumu, Tomohiro, Ken Kui, Kozo, Takeshi
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (c) 08/1985 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136036
The player takes the role of Indiana Jones in his quest to recover the sacred Sankara stone. He must also free the children who have been enslaved. Nice action game.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari System 1 hardware.
Theme music and sound effects are from the movie of the same name. This is the first Atari System I game to use speech capability to talk to players.
- STAFF -
Directed by : Peter Lipson
Produced by : Mike Hally
Location Supv. : Rob Rove
Voice Coach : Earl Vickers
Music / Audio effects : Hal Canon, Dennis Harper
Costumes & special effects : Susan G. McBride, Alan Murphy, Will Noble
Set designer : Dave Ralston
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Atari ST (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Apple II
Commodore C64
Commodore Amiga
$end
$info=idsoccer,
$bio
Indoor Soccer (c) 03/1985 Universal.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1989)
$end
$info=indy500,
$bio
Indy 500 (c) 1995 Sega.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Model 2B hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Fifth View : To access a secret fifth view, switch to the fourth view during the race, then press any two view change buttons simultaneously.
* Mirror Mode : Hold the red zoom in button while pressing Start to begin the game. All of the track graphics and text will be flipped horizontally.
* Mirror Mode And Power Steering : Hold both Zoom buttons while pressing Start to begin your game. You'll be playing in mirror mode and the steering wheel will turn more freely. Note : These tricks will only work on the 'twin type' machines and not on the deluxe 'dx' type.
* Backwards Tracks : Hold the shift lever Down while starting a game. You'll be driving the track in the opposite direction. Note : That in a multiplayer game the course direction is determined with majority rule; that is it won't work unless the majority of the players hold their shifter Down at this time.
* Drive The Pace Car : After choosing a course-but before the race starts, step on the Brake and simultaneously press the Start button. You'll be driving the mustang pace car.
* Vs. Pace Cars : After choosing a course-but before the race starts, step on the Brake and simultaneously push the shift lever Up. This will change your opponents car to pace cars. Note : That in a multiplayer game, this will only change the appearence of the cars which are controlled by your game board (your screen only will be affected).
* Front View : To see your car from front to back, switch to the third or fourth view during the race, then press the Start button and both view change buttons simultaneously.
* Position Markers : Hold the Start button when changing views to make the car's position markers appear above the cars.
* Trailer Tricks : At the transmission select screen, step on the Brake to close the door on the trailer that holds your car or step on the Gas to view your car coming out of the trailer.
* Bird Trick : When driving on the 'Highland Raceway' track in 'Backwards Track Mode' a flock of birds will cling to your car. If you immediately make a u-turn and drive in the opposite direction, the birds will stick with you for the rest of the game.
$end
$info=inferno,
$bio
Inferno (c) 1984 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Mystic Marathon" hardware.
Approximately 50 units were produced.
- STAFF -
From highscore table : (PVA), Bill Pfutzenreuter (PFZ), (PAR), (EJS), Mark Loffredo (ML ), (LOU)
$end
$info=minferno,
$bio
Inferno (c) 12/1977 Meadows Games.
$end
$info=insector,
$bio
Insector (c) 1982 Gottlieb.
- TRIVIA -
This was Skelly's second game for Gottlieb, but it was never released. Number produced estimated at 1 or 2 units. This game represents Skelly's own answer to "Robotron - 2084".
The cool thing about Insector is the three-letter code in at the start. Tim Skelly used this value as a seed for each player's pseudo random number generator. That way, if you want exactly the same game every time, you enter the same three letters. If you wanted to handicap yourself, you would enter different letters and let the other player enter their usual letters, etc.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Make The Game Easier : Tim put in this game a secret code that made the game easier. Enter 'DDT' on the three-letter start (David Thiel's initials).
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly
Audio by : David Thiel
$end
$info=insectx,
$bio
Insector X (c) 1989 Taito.
Game ID : B97
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
Software Super Cup Version : Masashi Tsuzura, Yasutaka
Design : Naoto Hashizume, Takeshi Kobori
Sound : Shuichiro Nakazawa (Zuntata)
Hardware : Katsumi Kaneoka
Assistant : Shin Tanaka
Director : Takeshi Kobori (Marutake)
* Cast :
Player & GK : Masashi Tsuzura
Manager : Suminori Hase, Yuji Sakamoto
Referee : Shin Tanaka
Lady : Seiji Kawakami
Doctor : Hiroto Nizato
Nurse : Hiromi Mikami
Stunt : Tomohisa Yamashita
$end
$info=intrepid,intrepi2,
$bio
Intrepid (c) 1983 Nova Games.
- SERIES -
1. Intrepid (1983)
2. Zarya Vostoka (1984)
$end
$info=invrvnge,invrvnga,
$bio
Invader's Revenge (c) 1979 Zenitone Microsec.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Dutchford.
$end
$info=tinv2650,
$bio
The Invaders (c) 1978 Zaccaria.
- TRIVIA -
An alternate version of this Space Invaders clone made by Sidam is known as "Super Invader Attack".
$end
$info=invasion
$bio
Invasion (c) 19?? Sidam.
$end
$info=invinco,
$bio
Invinco (c) 11/1979 Sega.
Game ID : 310-318
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=invds,
$bio
Invinco / Deep Scan (c) 05/1980 Sega.
Game ID : 367-382
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=invho2,
$bio
Invinco / Head On 2 (c) 1979 Sega.
Game ID : 271-286
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=ipminvad,
$bio
IPM Invader (c) 1979 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
Known as the poor mans version of "Space Invaders". IPM Invader was manufactured by a company called IPM, which later changed it's name to IREM.
- UPDATES -
It is like "Space Invaders", with identical graphics. It uses a color monitor instead of a black and white monitor with a color overlay.
It has the addition of the famous 'coffee break'. What's the 'coffee break'? The 'coffee break' is a unique feature in IPM Invaders whereas after every 3rd wave or pattern of invaders, the 'coffee break' appears.
Another unique feature in IPM Invader is the 'capsules'. When dip switch settings are changed to advanced settings, the game becomes more difficult with the introduction of the UFO (mystery score ship) dropping 'capsules' that hatch into new invaders. The 'capsules' cannot be destroyed until they hatch, and are dropped across the screen to defeat the players 'narrow column' strategy.
$end
$info=iqblock,
$bio
IQ-Block (c) 1993 IGS.
Game ID : 0036-5
- TRIVIA -
IGS even misspelled 'INSER COIN' during the demo mode instead of 'INSERT COIN'.
$end
$info=skingame,skingam2,
$bio
The Irem Skins Game (c) 10/1992 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Major Title 2 - Tournament Leader".
This game runs on the Irem M-92F system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Major Title (1990)
2. The Irem Skins Game (1992)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Irem Skins Game")
$end
$info=ironhors,
$bio
Iron Horse (c) 01/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX560
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Dai Ressya Goutou".
This game runs on the "Double Dribble" hardware.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Far West".
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
$end
$info=offroad,offroadt,
$bio
Ironman Ivan Stewart's Super Off-Road (c) 04/1989 Leland.
- TRIVIA -
Ironman Ivan Stewart's Super Off-Road is the first arcade game to feature Dynamic Play Adjustment (DPA), the cpu would change the speed and skill of the grey car (supposedly Mr. Stewart himself) in relation to your performance in the game, in order to ensure high earnings and close contests.
An upgrade kit for this game exists and is called 'The Track-Pack' (see Updates section for more info).
- UPDATES -
* The Track Pack : This upgrade contains eight brand-new tracks which are : Shortcut, Cutt-off Pass, Pig Bog, Rio Trio, Leapin' Lizards, Redoubt About, Boulder Hill and Volcano Valley.
- STAFF -
Direction : John Rowe, Medo Moreno, Dan Viescas
Technical advisor : Ivan Stewart
Concept / Team leader : John Morgan
Software : John Morgan, Earl Stratton, Hartono Tjitro
Graphics : Steve High, Kevin Lydy, Dok Whitson, Jerry Huber
Music : Sam Powell
Sound : Mike Enright, Michelle Simon
Hardware : Eric Henderson, Dennis Sable, Dave Scott
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sega Game Gear (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Super Off Road")
Nintendo Game Boy (1992, "Super Off Road")
Atari Lynx (1996)
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990, "Iron Man")
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=irrmaze,
$bio
The Irritating Maze (c) 08/1997 SNK / Saurus.
Game ID : 0236
Controlled with a trackball and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ultra Denryu Iraira Bou" (translates from Japanese as 'Ultra Electric Current Irritation Stick').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware and this is the first that required a trackball on this hardware.
The Irritating Maze was based on a popular Japanese game show, called 'Dengeki Iraira Bou' literaly 'Electric Irritating Stick'.
- STAFF -
Producer : N. Tanaka
Directer : Yasushi Okahara
Designers : Miwako Kojima, C. Yoda, Y. Hara, N. Nakagawa, S. Ishiguro
Programmers : Y. Sakamoto, M. Yuuki, A. 00I
Sound : M. Hataya, H. Takei, H. Togashi, K. Matsueda
$end
$info=ixion,
$bio
Ixion (c) 01/1983 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a modified Super Zaxxon board.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1984) : An unreleased prototype
$end
$info=vshoot,
$bio
J-League Soccer V-Shoot (c) 1994 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
This game is an official licensed product of the J.League.
$end
$info=jjsquawk,
$bio
J. J. Squawkers (c) 1993 Athena / Able.
Nice colored platform game with fun characters who throw cool weapons!
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
$end
$info=jleague,
$bio
The J.League 1994 (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Super Visual Football - European Sega Cup" and in US as "Super Visual Soccer - Sega Cup".
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=jackrabt,jackrab2,jackrabs,
$bio
Jack Rabbit (c) 01/1984 Zaccaria.
$end
$info=jack,jack2,jack3,
$bio
Jack the Giantkiller (c) 05/1982 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Treasure Hunt".
Jack the Giantkiller is based on the classic fairytale known as 'Jack And The Beanstalk'.
$end
$info=jackal,
$bio
Jackal (c) 10/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX631
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Top Gunner" and in Japan as "Tokushu Butai Jackal".
This game runs on the "Double Dribble" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konamic Game Freaks : Konami Kukeiha Club - 28XA-135) on 25/03/1987.
- UPDATES -
In Top Gunner, the jeep has an American flag flying next to the cannon and the sound effects are slightly different.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Nintendo Famicom Disk System (1988, "Final Commando - Akai Yousai")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
$end
$info=jchan,
$bio
Jackie Chan - Kung Fu Master (c) 1995 Kaneko.
Funnily enough, such a rare and unknown game is VERY WELL protected, some say the protection in this game to be worse than the one found in CPS2 boards. Features digitized fighters, the bosses are three different versions of Jackie Chan. Pretty funny game, responsive controls, a bit of Jackie "engrish", loads of little videos and funny stuff. Recommended to collectors who want an unique game in their collection that plays well and has a nice display value, since almost nobody knows this little jewel.
$end
$info=zaxxonb,
$bio
Jackson (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Zaxxon".
$end
$info=jailbrek,
$bio
Jail Break (c) 03/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX507
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Manhattan 24 Bunsyo".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : From the beginning of the game, rescue four hostages in a row. You have to do this to get the tear gas gun. Shortly after getting the fourth hostage, there will be a convict shooting down at you from a building. He is the first window shooter in the game. Gas him to get an interesting peep-show!
- STAFF -
Executive producers : K.K and K.K
Music by 'Sound Effect Study Room'.
Directed by : Oolong Sugimo
Produced by 'Soft Second Development Room'.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
$end
$info=jjparads,
$bio
Jan Jan Paradise (c) 1996 Electro Design.
A mahjong game with selectable player and enemy characters.
Controlled with a joystick.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Mahjong Paradise'.
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Jan Jan Paradise (1996)
2. Jan Jan Paradise 2 (1997)
$end
$info=jjparad2,
$bio
Jan Jan Paradise 2 (c) 1997 Electro Design.
A mahjong game with selectable player and enemy characters.
Controlled with a joystick.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Mahjong Paradise 2'.
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Jan Jan Paradise (1996)
2. Jan Jan Paradise 2 (1997)
$end
$info=jgokushi,
$bio
Jangokushi - Haoh no Saihai (c) 05/1999 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Jong Countries' Intentions - Supreme Ruler's Dice and Tiles'.
The title 'Jangokushi' is a pun on 'Sangokushi', the saga of the Three Kingdoms, which this game is based on.
$end
$info=janshin,
$bio
Janshin Densetsu - Quest of Jongmaster (c) 06/1994 Aicom.
Game ID : 0048
A mahjong game with Role-Playing-Game elements and selectable items.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Jong God Legend'.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Janshin Densetsu appears to be a complete ripoff of 1991's "Mahjong Quest" by Taito. The basic premise is the same : a girl in an RPG-style format walking along a world map and encountering enemies which are battled through mahjong matches. The enemy encounter screens have identical borders and the enemies are drawn in the same comic-anime style. Before each mahjong match, there are selectable spells that can be bought with stored MP, the screen and spells being identical in both cases. The player also has a Sword and Shield which can be activated during a match which give the player special abilities. The in-game text is virtually identical. The mahjong tiles themselves look almost exactly the same save for the backs; the mahjong game screen itself is almost exactly the same. Even upon defeating an enemy, they are turned into a scantily-clad woman as does your character when she is defeated. The only major difference between the two seems to be that "Mahjong Quest" is controlled with a mahjong control panel and Jyanshin Densetsu is controlled with the MVS Neo-Geo joystick. The next Aicom game on SNK Neo-Geo MVS is 1995's "Pulstar", shares lots of similarities with "R-Type" as well.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=jspecter,jspectr2,
$bio
Jatre Specter (c) 1979 Jatre.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a clone of Space Invaders.
- UPDATES -
Jatre Specter is faster than the original Space Invaders.
$end
$info=jigkmgri,
$bio
Jigoku Meguri (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B41
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hell Patrol'.
This game is known in US as "Bonze Adventure".
The main character, Bonze Kackremboh, is a Buddhist monk whose main weapons are Buddhist prayer beads, called 'mala' beads. 'Bonze' is an English word denoting a Buddhist monk or priest. Kackremboh is his given name :). Emma, the lord of the underworld mentioned in the introduction screen, is Emma-O, the Japanese Buddhist god of the Underworld. Traditionally, Emma-O keeps track of a mortal's life and decides the punishment of those sent to the Underworld in accordance with Buddhist law.
- STAFF -
Game director : Yasumasa Sasabe
Creaters : Crazy-Yoshikawa, Creamy Tetsu
Creature designed by : Junji Yarita
Game design director : Hidehiro Fujiwara
Game designer : Kenshi Kaito
Character designers : Yoshihiko Wakita, Tetsuo Kitagawa, Minori Ishino, Takako Kojima
Hardware director : Takashi Ohara
Art director : Hiroyasu Nagai
Sound directed by : Hisayoshi Ogura
Assistants : Yasuhisa Watanabe, Y. Ohashi, C. Ichikawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
$end
$info=jitsupro,
$bio
Jitsuryoku!! Pro Yakyuu (c) 07/1989 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Power!! Pro Baseball'.
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Moero!! Pro Yakyuu Homerun (1988)
2. Jitsuryoku!! Pro Yakyuu (1989)
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Banba Ishizu
Designed by : K. Motono, Junko Aki, Tama
Produced by : S. Mori
$end
$info=joemacr,joemacra,
$bio
Joe & Mac Returns (c) 1994 Data East.
- SERIES -
1. Tatakae Genshijin - Joe & Mac (1991)
2. Tatakae Genshijin 2 - Rookie no Bouken (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Tatakae Genshijin 3 - Shujaku-ha Yappari Joe & Mac (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Joe & Mac Returns (1994)
$end
$info=teamqb,teamqb2,
$bio
John Elway's Team Quarterback (c) 1988 Leland.
- SERIES -
1. Quarterback (1987)
2. John Elway's Team Quarterback (1988)
3. All American Football (1989)
- STAFF -
Direction : John Rowe, Medo Moreno
Software : Bob Skinner, Phil Sorger, John Morgan, Steve Hostetler
Graphics : Kevin Lydy
Music : Sam Powell
Hardware : Eric Henderson, Dennis Sable, Dave Scott
Technical advisors : John Elway, Patrick Curran
$end
$info=jojoba,jojobaa,
$bio
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (c) 1999 Capcom.
Sequel of the first game with just extra characters.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "JoJo no Kimyouna Bouken - Miraie no Isan".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System III hardware (CPS III).
Based on the 3rd story of the manga from Araki Hirohiko.
- SERIES -
1. JoJo's Venture (1998)
2. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1999)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast
Sony PlayStation
$end
$info=jojo,
$bio
JoJo's Venture (c) 1998 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "JoJo no Kimyouna Bouken".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System III hardware (CPS III).
Based on the 3rd story of the manga from Araki Hirohiko.
- SERIES -
1. JoJo's Venture (1998)
2. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1999)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast
$end
$info=jantouki,
$bio
Jong Tou Ki (c) 01/1990 Dynax.
$end
$info=jsk,
$bio
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu (c) 1997 Visco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Lady Shougi Classroom'.
$end
$info=josvolly,
$bio
Joshi Volleyball (c) 1983 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Women's Volleyball'.
$end
$info=journey,
$bio
Journey (c) 03/1983 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 2 hardware.
Used digitized faces of the band members, photographed with a camera designed by Ralph Baer, father of the home video game console. The machine contained a tape loop of the song 'Separate Ways (World's Apart)' in the concert scene at the end of each level. Rushed through the 1982 Christmas holidays by the Marvin Glass team because Bally/Midway wanted the game to coincide with the release of the band's Frontiers album. They took all the images of the band backstage at a Salt Lake City concert. There was talk of using the game as part of the road show, but that fell through.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Screen : On Journey's attract screen (the one with the face), press all the buttons (Blast, 1P Start, 2P Start) and the joystick to the Left and you'll get a screen with the programmer's names and tiny digitized pictures.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Elaine Ditton, Richard Ditton (founders of Incredible Technologies).
Graphics by : Scott Morrison
Sounds : Elaine Ditton, Steve Meyer
Hardware : Cary Mednick, Robert Ploussard, Ashok Charles
$end
$info=joust,joustwr,joustr,
$bio
Joust (c) 09/1982 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware.
The name of this game is a reference for 'Jousting'. Jousting is a competition between two knights on horse-back, wherein each knight tries to knock the other off his mount. Jousting was popular in medieval times.
Joust shares some sounds from "Defender".
A Joust unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
A Joust unit appears (more times) in a 'Columbo' tv movie episode : (Murder, Smoke and Shadows - Effetti Molto Speciali [ITA]) directed by James Frawley.
- UPDATES -
Red version has default high score of 107,212 Pts, Green and Yellow versions are 109,102 Pts. Also, the Green version fixes a well known bug that allowed you to endlessly kill Pterodactyls on certain levels, thus achieving incredible scores.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* The Pterodactyl Trick : Classic trick! Doesn't work on upgraded Joust machines, or on "Joust 2". Trick the last jouster on the stage to fly to the lava and get trapped by the lava troll. Then wait in the center of the middle platform. When a pterodactyl comes out, it'll fly right into your lance. The next part takes a fair amount of practice : when the pterodactyl has hit you, your character will be knocked back. Jiggle the joystick so that your mount is back in the middle of the ledge again. Keep doing this. Eventually there'll be a steady stream of pterodactyls and you'll be killing 'em about 2 per second, for 1000 points each. When you make a mistake and get killed, the trapped jouster will escape. On the last board in which this works (47), the jouster will not escape.
* Phantom Energizer : In a 2-player game (on a screen just before the middle ledge disappears) clear all opponents except 1. Kill him, leaving the egg in the middle of the bottom platform. Player 1 stands on the bottom energizer while player 2 jumps in the lava. If player 2 appears on the top energizer, then the trick will work. Player 1 then gets the egg. The 'phantom' ledge should remain.
- SERIES -
1. Joust (1982)
2. Joust 2 - Survival of the Fittest (1986)
- STAFF -
Designed by : John Newcommer (JRN)
Programmed by : Bill Pfutzenreuter (PFZ)
Game art by : Jan Hendricks (JAN)
(KFL), (CWK), (MRS)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Atari XEGS
Atari 7800 (1987)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Atari Lynx (1993)
Nintendo Game Boy (1995, "Arcade classique - Defender / Joust")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Mega Drive (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Saturn (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Nintendo 64 (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume I")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Atari ST (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
PC [MS-DOS] (1995, "Williams Arcade Classics")
PC [Windows] (1996, "Williams Arcade Classics")
* Others :
Palm OS ("Midway Arcade Classic")
$end
$info=joust2,
$bio
Joust 2 - Survival of the Fittest (c) 12/1986 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Mystic Marathon" hardware.
Mr. John Newcomer adds new characters and backgrounds with 35 screens to 1982's JOUST to release JOUST 2 as a coin-operated arcade title. Blamed largely due to the game industry slump, Williams never successfully inspired a lot of interest in it and less than 1,000 total units ever shipped.
- SERIES -
1. Joust (1982)
2. Joust 2 - Survival of the Fittest (1986)
- STAFF -
Designed by : John Newcomer (JRN)
Programmed by : Joe Hellesen (JOE), Kristina Donofrio (KVD), Warren Davis (WBD)
Sounds by : Chris Granner (C G)
Graphics by : John Newcomer (JRN), Jack E. Haeger
Cabinet graphics by : Tim Elliott
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
$end
$info=joyfulr,
$bio
Joyful Road (c) 1983 SNK.
Game ID : A2001
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Munch Mobile".
$end
$info=joyman,
$bio
Joyman (c) 1982 Monster.
- TRIVIA -
Joyman is a hack of "PuckMan".
- UPDATES -
Different sprites, different sounds and different mazes.
$end
$info=jrpacman,
$bio
Jr. Pac-Man (c) 10/1983 Bally Midway.
The youngest member of the popular Pac-Family is moving in...and he's every bit as promising as his parents. In the tradition of "Pac-Man" and "Ms. Pac-Man", Jr. Pac-Man has all the tried-and-true qualities that have made his family famous... plus a few to call his very own!
- TRIVIA -
First "Pac-Man" game where the maze is larger than the visible area, requiring the screen to scroll.
A Jr. Pac-Man unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1984)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
$end
$info=jdreddp,
$bio
Judge Dredd (c) 07/1992 Midway.
Here comes the judge! A beat-'em-up action based on the comics book of the same name.
- TRIVIA -
This game was never released.
This game runs on the Midway T Unit hardware.
- STAFF -
Software and designers : Mark Penacho, Jake Simpson (JMS)
Art and designers : Tim Coman (TJC), John Vogel (JCV), Eric Kinkead (EWK)
Sounds and music : John Hey (J H)
Additional software : George N. Petro
Hardware support : Sheridan Oursler, Pat Cox, Ray Macika, John Lowes, Cary Mednick
Stop motion models : Curt Chiarelli
* CAST :
Judge Dredd : Sal Divita
Junior Angel : Fink Angel
Pa Angel : Tim Coman (TJC)
Mean Angel : Mark Lofredo
Block Warrior : John Vogel (JVC)
Block Boss : Marty Martinez
Citizen : Cathy Simpson
Chief Judge McGrude : Dawn Peterson
$end
$info=jdredd,jdreddb,
$bio
Judge Dredd Arcade (c) 11/1997 Acclaim.
- TRIVIA -
The game was NOT based on the film at all - in fact it was begun long before programmers/designers knew about the film. During it's lifetime it went through three name changes (two being completely non-dredd related) before finally changing back into a Dredd based game!
- UPDATES -
REV. B :
* Build date : "12 :22 :24 Nov 26 1997"
REV. C :
* Build date : "12 :08 :44 Dec 17 1997"
$end
$info=tokij,
$bio
JuJu Densetsu (c) 19?? TAD.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Juju'.
A bootleg of this game was released with SEGA copyright.
$end
$info=jumpcoas,
$bio
Jump Coaster (c) 1983 Kaneko.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=jumpkids,
$bio
Jump Kids (c) 1993 Comad.
- TRIVIA -
This game is more like a bootleg or hack than an original game; a LOT of the game code is taken directly from Data East's "Tumble Pop".
- STAFF -
Director : An Ks
Programmers : Ruy Jh, RA, Js, Park Ym
Designers : Kim Ju, Seo Hs, Lee Sg, Hwang Jw, Son Bw, Son Hw
Sound : Kwan Dy
Hardware : Kim My, Yoon Yj
$end
$info=jumping,
$bio
Jumping (c) 1989.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2".
- UPDATES -
The main character has been redrawn, as well as the rainbow, the title screen and several other things. Music is the same but tune is different.
$end
$info=jcross,
$bio
Jumping Cross (c) 1984 SNK.
$end
$info=jjack,
$bio
Jumping Jack (c) 01/1984 Universal.
$end
$info=jumppop,
$bio
Jumping Pop (c) 2001 ESD.
$end
$info=junglhbr,jungleh,
$bio
Jungle Hunt (c) 10/1982 Taito.
Game ID : KN
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Jungle King".
A modified version of this game is known as "Pirate Pete".
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
It was the first 'side-scrolling, jumping & attacking game', appearing in arcades three years before Miyamoto's classic "Super Mario Bros.".
The original Japanese game ("Jungle King") feature a character who looked like the well known and very much copyrighted Tarzan. The character even sounded like Tarzan when he bellowed out the famous Tarzan scream after finishing the boulder stage (and at the beginning of the game). So, for legal reasons, the name was changed to 'Jungle Hunt' and the character was changed to resemble a classic jungle explorer complete with the standard issue safari hat and shorts. The bellowed scream at the end of the boulder stage was also entirely removed.
A Jungle Hunt unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames'.
MB (Milton Bradley) released a boardgame based on this videogame (same name) in 1983.
- UPDATES -
In Jungle Hunt :
* An opening musical theme is played at certain parts of the game instead of the opening Tarzan yell.
* The life-lines he swings on between the trees in the forest are ropes instead of vines.
* The player character is a jungle explorer clad in a pith-helmet and safari jacket instead of the Tarzan character.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1982)
Commodore VIC20 (1984)
Commodore C64
Apple II
$end
$info=junglek,junglkj2,
$bio
Jungle King (c) 08/1982 Taito.
Game ID : KN
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Jungle Hunt".
A modified version of this game is known as "Pirate Pete".
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
It was the first 'side-scrolling, jumping & attacking game', appearing in arcades three years before Miyamoto's classic "Super Mario Bros.".
A Jungle King unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- UPDATES -
In "Jungle Hunt" :
* An opening musical theme is played at certain parts of the game instead of the opening Tarzan yell.
* The life-lines he swings on between the trees in the forest are ropes instead of vines.
* The player character is a jungle explorer clad in a pith-helmet and safari jacket instead of the Tarzan character.
$end
$info=jungler,junglers,
$bio
Jungler (c) 12/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX327
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution (03/1982).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Emerson Arcadia (1982)
* Computers :
Commodore VC20 ("Serpentine")
* Others :
VFD handheld game (19??) released by Gakken.
$end
$info=junofrst,junofstg,
$bio
Juno First (c) 07/1983 Konami.
Game ID : GX310
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Gottlieb (09/1983, Game ID : GV-122).
Goddess Athena has been abducted by the Lord of the Underworld. Her father Zeus has looked for a brave warrior strong enough to save her and chose you, a brave centurion who died with honor & courage on the battlefield. So after bringing you back to life, Zeus has granted you with the power to morph into powerful holy beasts in order to stand a chance against the unspeakable horrors in the Underworld. Can you save goddess Athena and secure your place as a warrior of the gods? Features detailed graphics, nice soundtrack along with some digitized voices, as well as simple yet fun gameplay. Highly recommended for action game fans as well as "Splatterhouse" fans!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Beast King Account'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Altered Beast".
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
Alex and Stella from "Alex Kidd" are declared dead in the first stage of this game ('Alex' and 'Stella' stones).
The small tail swinging gryphon that appears often in this game makes a comeback in "Golden Axe".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game on (G.S.M. SEGA 1 - D28B0002) 07/07/1988.
- STAFF -
Developed by Team Shinobi 1988 summer : Fu., Tak., Tos., Mor., Nak., Kaw., Sat., Uch., Hkr., Has., Hag.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1988)
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
$end
$info=kageki,kagekij,
$bio
Kageki (c) 04/1988 Taito.
Game ID : B35
A rather silly one-on-one beat-'em-up style affair against various gang members.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Extreme'.
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
Licensed to Romstar for US manufacture and distribution (03/1988).
- STAFF -
Game designer / Director : Hiroshi Kaneko
Production supervisor : H. Kikuchi
Project leader : K. Oikawa
Project sub leader : H. Mikami
Programmers : K. Oikawa, H. Saigusa, N. Narita, T. Katoh
Graphic supervisor : M. Oikawa
Graphic designers : T. Tajima, Kazuhiro Fujimoto, K. Matsuoka, A. Funatsu, A. Kuratani, T. Okimoto, K. Awato, M. Ichikawa
Sound supervisor : Tatsuya Watanabe
Sound editer : S. Aizu
Hard designer : H. Nagayoshi
Rom editers : T. Hamada, H. Hamada, S. Igarashi, Y. Yamauchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
$end
$info=yanchamr,
$bio
Kaiketsu Yanchamaru (c) 1987 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Wonder Boy Yanchamaru'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Kid Niki - Radical Ninja".
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- UPDATES -
In "Kid Niki - Radical Ninja", Kid Niki has spiky hair and a little rat tail. In Kaiketsu Yanchamaru, Kid Niki has a more traditional Japanese haircut.
- SERIES -
1. Kaiketsu Yanchamaru (1987)
2. Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 2 - Karakuri Land (1991, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 3 - Taiketsu! Zouringen (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy (19??, "Gensou Yanchamaru")
$end
$info=kaiserkn,kaiserkj,
$bio
Kaiser Knuckle (c) 07/1994 Taito.
Game ID : D84
Nine selectable characters and three end bosses do battle amidst well-done parallax scrolling backgrounds that can be decimated by special moves!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Global Champion".
An updated prototype of this game is known as "Dan-Ku-Ga".
System engineers : Katsumi Kaneoka, Hironobu Suzuki
Designers : Kumi Mizobe, Takeshi Kobori
Mechanic engineer : Koichi Otsu
* CAST :
Kazuya : Kazuki Yao
Barts : Ryutaro Okiayu
Lihua : Saeko Shimazu
Liza : Aya Hisakawa
Gekkou : Hideo Ishikawa
J-McCoy : Kazunari Tanaka
Wulong : Yasushi Horibata
Marco : Ichiro Otowa
Boggy : Andrew Holms
Gonzales : Hisao Egawa
Azteca : Ryu Kuzu
General : Steve Yamashita
Narrator : Randy Sexton
$end
$info=kaiteids,
$bio
Kaitei Daisensou (c) 1993 Irem.
Take control of an attack sub & stand your ground against a powerful enemy army in this excellent shooter by Irem. Features excellent graphics & sound, unique weapons such as depth charges & anti-air missiles and a nice challenge. Try it!
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Great Underwater War'.
This game is known in US as "In The Hunt".
This game runs on the Irem M-92E system hardware.
- STAFF -
Designers : Akio, Susumu, Tomohiro, Ken Kui, Kozo, Takeshi
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Underwater Treasure Hunting'.
K'K-Tokki originaly developped this game (as prototype) and sold it to Namco, where it was completely rewritten.
$end
$info=kamikaze,
$bio
Kamikaze (c) 1980 Leijac.
Controlled with three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Astro Invader" (Stern).
- PORTS -
* Computers :
VTech Laser-VZ
$end
$info=kamikcab,
$bio
Kamikaze Cabbie. (c) 1984 Data East.
- STAFF -
Planning by : K. Suzuki, H. Nagai
Software by : M. Noguchi, H. Matsuura
Hardware by : K. Hoshino, K. Nishikawa
$end
$info=kanatuen,
$bio
Kanazuen no Onna (c) 09/1988 Panac.
A mahjong game with lots of shirtless girls.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Women of Kanazuen'.
The title refers to the Kanazuen, Gifu soapland scene. A 'soapland' is basically a bathhouse where one pays to be bathed by women and is associated with prostitution.
$end
$info=kangaroo,kangaroa,kangarob,
$bio
Kangaroo (c) 06/1982 Sun Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Atari (07/1982, Game ID : 136008). Approximately 9,800 units were produced by Atari.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
$end
$info=kaos,
$bio
Kaos (c) 12/1981 GamePlan.
A vertical maze game featuring a little man chasing dollars.
- TRIVIA -
Kaos is making its first appearance at the AMOA Show. It is GamePlan's first design in the video field and everything from hardware to software has been created by GamePlan.
$end
$info=introdon,
$bio
Karaoke Quiz Intro Don Don! (c) 1996 Sunsoft.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=karatblz,karatblu,
$bio
Karate Blazers (c) 1991 Video System.
Four skilled warriors with incredible rapid punches fight to rid their city of the pesky gang members, including the trademark charging fat men!
- STAFF -
Game designer : N. Yorichika
Programmers : Good Townsman, Moo Yagiyama2, Willful Rabbit
Visual designers : N. Yorichika, Shoko Ishimoto, Y. Funada, T. Nishigaki, Hikihara, T. Akamatsu, K. Yamamotoya, H. Motono, H. Hino, Hyoue Ogawa, Akira, Takashi Itoh
Sound designers : Kenji Okuda, Naoki Itamura, Suda Akira
$end
$info=kchamp,kchampvs,
$bio
Karate Champ (c) 09/1984 Data East.
Classic classic classic karate tournament game controlled with dual joysticks.
- TRIVIA -
The US Vs version (2p) was shipped one month later (10/1984). This version of the game can be seen in the film 'Bloodsport' (1988).
This game is known in Japan as "Karate Dou", the Vs version is known in Japan as "Taisen Karate Dou - Seishun Bishoujo Hen".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
$end
$info=karatedo,
$bio
Karate Dou (c) 09/1984 Data East.
Classic classic classic karate tournament game controlled with dual joysticks.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'The Way of Karate'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Karate Champ".
- UPDATES -
This version has some differences :
* It has a different storyline : you would fight your way through tournaments at various levels and finally end up at the nationals.
* Japanese voices are used.
* The bonus stages are different : kicking a vase, kicking apples out of another man's hands and off his head and jumping up and kicking a tall post.
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$info=karianx,
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Karian Cross (c) 04/1997 Deniam.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Deniam-16b hardware.
- STAFF -
Director : HanWoo Kim
Game designer : ChangKyun Roh
Game programmer : Hermit, Khan
Sound programmer : Kwanny
Visual character designer : Deesis
Character item designer : Won
BG and sprite designer : Dongo
Music & Sound : Temp
Voice dubbing : PilJin Kim, HyunJeoung Um, MinSeong Kim, Sinki Kim
H/W designer : MinHong Park
Management : SangChul Lee
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$info=karnov,karnovj,
$bio
Karnov (c) 01/1987 Data East.
'Fire' Spit your fireball as Karnov in this horizontal side scrolling action game.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The main character became the famous Data East icon and you can see his fat face in many others games of the manufacturer.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Data East Game Music - 28XA-205) on 10/05/1988.
- UPDATES -
The US version has :
* More enemies.
* The ostrich in level 1.
* The red serpents.
* This version hurries you along if you dawdle by dropping invincible plants that fire at you and red serpents when you put up your ladder - this doesn't happen in the Japanese version.
* When you use Boomerang or Flame, after it is used up you return to your original triple fire (in Japanese version, you go back to base single fire).
* Some of the placements are different for the random items.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989) released by Tiger Electronics : features 9 levels..
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$info=karnovr,
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Karnov's Revenge (c) 03/1994 Data East.
Game ID : 0066
Standard fighter with 13 selectable characters and a really cool end boss!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan and Europe as "Fighter's History Dynamite".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Karnov, of "Karnov", appears as a selectable character! "Chelnov The Atomic Runner" appears as the end boss!
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Fighter's History Dynamite & Flying Power Disc - PCCB-00149) on 18/03/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Fighter's History (1993)
2. Karnov's Revenge (1994)
3. Fighter's History - Mizoguchi Kiki Ippatsu (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Project leader : Min
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
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$info=kengo,
$bio
Ken-Go (c) 1991 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Master Fencer'.
This game runs on the Irem M-72 system hardware.
- STAFF -
From highscore table : Hiroron, Miekun, Sakotan, Kimichan, Kazukun, Nanao Corp, ORS, Yoriko, Okami, X Chan
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$info=kicknrun,
$bio
Kick and Run (c) 11/1986 Taito.
Game ID : A87
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Mexico 86".
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$info=kickgoal,
$bio
Kick Goal (c) 1995 TCH.
$end
$info=kick,kicka,
$bio
Kick Man (c) 12/1981 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 1 hardware.
Originally a monochrome game called 'Catch 40', Kick Man was shelved for three years until it was taken down and refined. Kick Man was planned as a sequel to "Pac-Man", but didn't catch on to anywhere near the same degree.
A Kick Man unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again' and in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : John Pasierb
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64
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$info=kickoff,
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Kick Off - Jaleco Cup (c) 06/1988 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware
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$info=kickridr,
$bio
Kick Rider (c) 1984 Universal.
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$info=kikstart,
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Kick Start Wheelie King (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A20
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
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$info=kicker,
$bio
Kicker (c) 04/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX477
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Shao-Lin's Road".
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$info=kidniki,
$bio
Kid Niki - Radical Ninja (c) 12/1986 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Kaiketsu Yanchamaru".
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- UPDATES -
In Kid Niki - Radical Ninja, Kid Niki has spiky hair and a little rat tail. In the Japanese version ("Kaiketsu Yanchamaru"), Kid Niki has a more traditional Japanese haircut.
- SERIES -
1. Kid Niki - Radical Ninja (1986)
2. Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 2 - Karakuri Land (1991, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Kaiketsu Yanchamaru 3 - Taiketsu! Zouringen (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
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$info=horekid,horekidb,
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Kid no Hore Hore Daisakusen (c) 1987 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Dig Dig Kid's Great Operation'
A mahjong game with cheerleaders and a password feature.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mayumi-chan in the Nick of Time'.
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$info=kikikai,
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KiKiKaiKai (c) 1986 Taito.
Game ID : A85
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Strange Old Story of Mystery World'.
This game runs on the "Kick and Run" hardware.
The main character is actually a Shinto priestess (as is Miko from "Tengai"). Her main weapons are 'o-fuda', which are talismans that she shoots. She also has a purification rod that she uses to swipe at enemies up close.
- SERIES -
1. KiKiKaiKai (1986)
2. KikiKaiKai - Nazo no Kuro Manto (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. KikiKaiKai - Tukiyozoushi (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. KikiKaiKai Advance (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- STAFF -
Music by : Hisayoshi Ogura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Nintendo Famicom ("Kiki Kaikai - Dotouhen")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Kiki Kaikai - Dotouhen")
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$info=killcom,
$bio
Killer Comet (c) 10/1980 GamePlan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri.
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$info=kinst,kinst14,kinst13,
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Killer Instinct (c) 1994 Rare.
Ten pre-rendered characters engage in 1-on-1 battle featuring a new 2D CGI graphic style Nintendo was pushing that year with Donkey Kong Country on the Nintendo Super Famicom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first arcade game to use a hard disk drive for mass storage.
Graphically, it was considered by some to be the leader of its day. The entire game was pre-rendered using SGI computers (Silicon Graphics Incorporated) Additionally the backgrounds were pre-rendered as a "movie" which adjusted frames based on your location. Killer Instinct was the first game to feature the 'auto-combos'.
The character Sabrewulf appears as a bad guy in the game 'Sabre Wulf' from Rare (on the 80's home computer classic and in the Nintendo Game Boy Advance game).
"Cruis'n USA" and Killer Instinct were both released as public previews of the upcoming Nintendo Ultra 64 console (later renamed the Nintendo 64). Killer Instinct was the first released of the two games.
Killer Instinct was the first game to be ported to a home console, but not to the Nintendo 64 as intended, but to the Nintendo Super Famicom, when it was apparent that the Nintendo 64 was going to be majorly delayed. Only Cruis'n USA would actually appear on the Nintendo 64.
The Nintendo 64's hardware is totally different from both of the games' hardware (in fact, both games' hardware are also different from each other) and in many ways inferior, so neither games actually represented the Nintendo 64 console system that the games claim to.
Nintendo/Rare released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Killer Cuts - 1948-1-1 HMG) on 1995. Besides being sold seperately, the soundtrack was bundled with the initial release of the Nintendo Super Famicom version of the game in limited quantity.
A Killer instinct unit appears in the 2002 movie 'Comic Book Villains'.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 1.3
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 1.4
REVISION 3 :
* Software version : 1.5d
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Eyedol (on the 1.5d chip) : Select Cinder and when the VS animation starts, hold Right on the joystick and press 1, 4, 3, 5, 2, 6. If you do it right, the game will say 'Eyedol'.
* Play As Boss : Press Up(x4), then Forward, Up, Down at the Combo Select Screen. Now push Quick Punch.
* Stage Select / Music Select : After choosing the character you want with the Start button, immediately press and hold Up or Down along with one of the Punch or Kick buttons. Different combinations allow different boards. The first player to choose their character gets to choose the stage. The second player gets to choose the music with the same method.
Mountain Temple : (Up+LP)
Dungeon : (Up+MP)
Mountain Shrine : (Up+HP)
Castle Rofftop : (Up+LK)
City Rooftop in Chicago : (Up+MK)
Desert Rooftop : (Up+HK)
Canyon : (Down+LP)
Altar : (Down+MP)
Warehouse Basement : (Down+HP)
Chicago Alleyway : (Down+LK)
Castle : (Down+MK)
Industrial Warehouse : (Down+HK)
Desert Rooftop : (Down+Start)
Sky top : Player 1 (Down MK), Player 2 (Down+MK)
Boxing Gym : ???
Eydol's Lair : ???
Tiger Shrine : ???
* Turbo Mode : During the VS animation, hold Right and press 1+2+3. It must be done on both sides. You will hear a 'swoosh'. It makes the game go faster for one fight.
* Combo Breaker Mode : During the VS animation, hold Down and press Start. It must be done on both sides. You will hear 'Combo Breaker'. It makes Combo Breakers easier to do.
* High Scores Table : During the demo mode, press Up on the joysticks to view the high scores.
* Random Character Seclect : At the character select screen, Hold Up and press Start to play with a random character.
* Alternate Costumes : At the character select screen, press Up or Down on the joystick.
* Humiliation (Don't loose any energy bars during the battle) :
1. (Close) Back(x2), Forward(x2), MP - A bell rings, he jabs his opponent in the gut and then turns his back to the viewer, and breaks the opponents neck!
2. (Close) Back, BackDown, Down, DownForward, Forward, HK - He punches his opponent and then spin punches them into the glass of the screen.
* No Mercy - JAGO :
1. (About 1 person away) Back, Forward(x2), LP - Jago takes out his sword and slices his opponent a few times. The last strike hits him in his crotch area.
2. (Anywhere) Back(x2), Forward(x2), MP - Jago sits Indian style and medetates while his eyes are glowing. Then a car falls from the sky landing on his opponent.
* No Mercy - GLACIUS :
1. (About 2 persons away) Back, DownBack, Down, DownForward, Forward, MP - Glacius extends a long pick from his hand freezing his opponent by touching them.
2. (About 1 person away) Forward, DownForward, Down, DownBack, Back, MK - Glacius turns into a liquid metal blob and covers his opponent resulting in the opponent being absorbed.
3. (About 2 persons away) Back(x3), HK - Glacius turns into a pool of liquid metal and slides under the opponent. The opponent is sucked down into the pool.
* No Mercy - SPINAL :
1. (Far) Back(x3), MK - Another skeleton comes out of the ground and grabs opponent's body, and brings it down with him!
2. (Close) Back(x2), Forward, LK - Spinal slices the opponent with a sword twice and then pierces him with a spike that emerges from his shield 3 times!
* No Mercy - ORCHID :
1. (About 1 person away) Down, Forward, Back, LK - The opponent turns into a frog. After that press HK and if you're close enough you will step on them and kill them!
2. (About 1 to 6 person away) Back(x2), Forward(x2), LP - Orchid turns to opponent and opens up her shirt to expose chest to them. Opponent falls over dead (Another Orchid just gets upset).
* No Mercy - CHIEF THUNDER :
1. (Half screen distance) Back, Down, Forward, HP - He will do a sort of rain dance, aim his axe at the enemy, who will then go into convulsions as electricity seems to hit him.
2. (Close) Forward, Down, Back, HK - He does a super hatchet uppercut, resulting with various parts remaining of the different opponents.
* No Mercy - FULGORE :
1. (About 2 persons away) Forward, Down, DownBack, HP - He shoots a laserbeam from his head and fries his opponent.
2. (About 3/4 of the screen away) Back, Down, Forward, HK - His head opens up and a Turret gun blows you away.
* No Mercy - CINDER :
1. (About 2 persons away) Back(x3), MP - Cinder forms a hole on the ground that slides under the opponent and sucks them in.
2. (About 2 persons away) Back, Down, Forward, LK - Cinder flares up then shoots a flame from his finger and melts the opponent into a pool of liquid.
* No Mercy - SABREWULF :
1. (Close) Back(x3), MK - Sabrewulf extends a claw and rams it into the gut of his opponent.
2. (About 1 person away) Back(x2), Forward, MP - Sabrewulf spin slaps his opponent onto the glass of the view screen.
* No Mercy - RIPTOR :
1. (Close) Back, Down, Forward, MP - Riptor jumps at his opponent and the screen goes black. Next you see him with a big belly burping and farting.
2. (Anywhere) Back(x3), MK - Riptor spits acid at his opponent frying them.
3. (About 2 persons away) Forward(x2), Back, HK - Ritor slashes you with his tail.
- SERIES -
1. Killer Instinct (1994)
2. Killer Instinct 2 (1994)
- STAFF -
* Game Development :
Head programmer : Mark Betteridge
Gameplay programmer : Chris Tilston
Technical programmer : Martin Hollis
3D programming : Robert Harrison
Character design and models : Kevin Bayliss
Background design and models : Chris Seavor, Tim Stamper
Additional graphics : Dave Child, Adrain Smith, Carl Tilley, Keri Gunn
Music and sound : Robin Beanland, Greame Norgate
Hardware design : Chris Stamper, Pete Cox
Character voices : Chris Sutherland, Dave Child, Ken Lobb, Dean Smith, Louise Stamper
Motion capture actors : Kevin Bayliss, Simon Farmer, Louise Stamper, Dean Smith
Motion capture set up : Chris Tilston, Kevin Bayliss, Simon Farmer
Game desin : Chris Tilston, Mark Betteridge, Kevin Bayliss
Additional Design : Ken Lobb
* Game Manufacture :
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Wally Smolucha, Paul Dussault
Hardware : Cary Mednick, Steve Norris, Pat Cox, John Lowes, Mike Lynch
Mechanical : Matt Davis, Ray Czajka
Sound : Matt Booty, Ed Keenan
Cabinet graphics : Nik Ehrlich
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
Nintendo Game Boy (1995)
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$info=kinst2,kinst213,kinst211,
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Killer Instinct 2 (c) 1994 Rare.
Not as widely recieved as its predecessor, ten characters nevertheless rack up the combo hits for another go.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 1.1
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 1.3
REVISION 3 :
* Software version : 1.4
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Gargos : At the character selection screen, hold Up on the joystick, then press FP, MP, MK, FK, MP, QP, QK, MK.
* Random Select : At the character selection screen, hold Up on the joystick and press the Start button.
* Speed Codes : The following combinations should be held at the 'VS' screen to change the speed setting of the match.
Turbo speed - Down+MP or MK.
Ultra speed - Down+FP or FK.
Cancel speed code - Down+QP or QK.
* Stage Select / Music Select : After choosing the character you want with the Start button, immediately press and hold Up or Down along with one of the Punch or Kick buttons. Different combinations allow different boards. The first player to choose their character gets to choose the stage. The second player gets to choose the music with the same method.
Up+LP - Sabrewulf stage.
Up+MP - Maya stage.
Up+HP - Glacius stage.
Up+LK - Tusk stage.
Up+MK - Fulgore stage.
Up+HK - Orchid stage.
Down+LP - Jago stage.
Down+MP - Gargos stage.
Down+HP - T.J. Combo stage.
Down+LK - Kim Wu stage.
Down+MK - Spinal stage.
Down+HK - Spinal stage.
Down+MK (both controllers) - Sky Platform.
* Alternate Costumes : At the character select screen, press Up or Down on the joystick.
3. Brulure au laser : (Ultra Combo : In Combo) Forward, Down, DownForward, LK.
- SERIES -
1. Killer Instinct (1994)
2. Killer Instinct 2 (1994)
- STAFF -
* Game Development :
Head programmer : Mark Betteridge
Gameplay programmer : Chris Tilston
Character design and models : Kevin Bayliss
Background design and models : Chris Seavor
Music and sound : Robin Beanland
3D background, frontend programmer : Robert Harrison
Artificial intelligence programmer : Tony Wong
Additional programming : Martin Mollis
Rendered sequences : Lee Musgrave
Additional graphics : Don Murphy, Philip Dunnie, Keri Gunn
Character voices : S. Yamashiro, M. Yamada, Luise Stamper, Chris Seavor, Isaac Marshall, Armond Williams, Adrian Smith, Keiko Tamura, Keri Gunn, Ken Lobb, Chris Sutherland
Vocals : Faye Newborough
Live guitar and trumpet : Grant Kirkmope
Chants and sound FX : The Lads
Motion capture Actors : Kevin Bayliss : Simon Farmer, Louise Stamper, Dean Smith, Jon Paul Jenkins
Quality assurance : Huw Ward, James Charlesworth, Gavin Hood, Ken Lobb, ISaac Marshall, Henry Sterchi, Armond Williams, Melvin 'Medium kick' Forest, Shane Lewis, Kyle Carlson, Joe Stamper, Darren Walker, Eddie Ferrier
Game design and game producers : Chris Tilston, Mark Betteridge, Kevin Bayliss
Additional design : Ken Lobb, James Charlesworth, Gavin Hood
Hardware design : Chris Stamper, Pete Cox
* Game Manufacture :
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Paul Dussault
Hardware : Cary Mednick, Steve Correll, Pat Cox, Al Lasko, John Lowes, Mike Lynch
Mechanical : Ted Valavanis, Chris Bobrowski, Donna Conrad, Gail Jonkovski, Keith Novak, Tom Sedor
Cabinet graphics : Nik Ehrlich
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo 64 ("Killer Instinct Gold")
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$info=killbld,
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Killing Blade, The (c) 1998 IGS.
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$info=kingball,kingbalj,
$bio
King & Balloon (c) 06/1980 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Galaxians" hardware but has an extra Z80 processor to drive a DAC for speech.
King & Balloon is the first game from Namco to feature voices.
- UPDATES -
The American and the Japanese version have different voices.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Namco Museum Encore")
* Computers :
MSX
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$info=kingofb,
$bio
King of Boxer (c) 1985 Woodplace.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Ring King".
$end
$info=kod,kodu,kodj,kodb,
$bio
The King of Dragons (c) 07/1991 Capcom.
Mythical warriors take up arms against the evil dragon, Gildiss and his hordes of protective monsters. Features a level-up system and the ability to switch characters at various points in the game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Captain Commando : G.S.M. Capcom 5 - PCCB-00083) on 21/03/1992.
- UPDATES -
A list of features found only in the Japanese (08/1991) and US version (09/1991) :
* An attack for the Hydra where any of the heads jerk backwards and spit a fast glob at a sharp angle.
* A different sound effect is used when a character gains a level, enters a stage or is revived.
* A gold gauntlet treasure worth 800 EXP.
* A green lizard spearman and dark red lizard swordsman.
* A standing triple fireball attack for the Green Dragon.
* More difficult (more enemies).
* Not all fruit restores 16 health.
* The characters gain max HP at different levels.
* The first extra live is at 200k points instead of 100k.
* The order you get upgrades is reversed (armor followed by weaponry).
Twenty-four selectable characters in fixed teams of three clash to defeat Rugal Bernstein.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The King of Fighters (or KOF for short) revolutionized the fighter genre with the introduction of 3 member team fighting called the 'team battle system', and by combining elements of two of SNK's existing fighting game in "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters" and "Art of Fighting", as well as bringing back characters from games predating the MVS in "Ikari Warriors" and "Psycho Soldier". A new game in the series is produced every year.
At the demo previous to the first Rugal encounter, Rugal shows your team the statues he has gathered by turning his opponents into them. One of the statues is of a guy that looks a lot like Capcom's Guile making a Sonic Boom. Capcom later confirmed that it was indeed Guile's statue in "Capcom Vs. SNK". When Guile fights Rugal that statue is shown and later destroyed by Guile.
An interesting thing about Chang and Choi : Chang was the tallest and heaviest KOF character, while Choi was the lightest and shortest. The duo is very popular in Japan, but hated by American fans. Because of their size differences, they have made a (quite) comedic couple, making the Korean team (or the Kim team) the comedy-relief team of KOF.
The design of Benimaru Nikkaido is based on Jean-Pierre Polnaref from "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The King of Fighters '94 - PCCB-00162) on 21/10/1994.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Select Victory Pose : Press a Punch or Kick button immediately after winning a match.
* Critical Hit Oddity : A critical hit is an attack done at the opponent while he/she is attacking. In this game there is a bug that enables either the CPU or the player to take out insane amounts of damage if this is done right. An easy-to-do example is to counter Kim's Hisho-Kyaku with Heidern's Moon Cutter (you must hit Kim's legs with Heidern's hand), if done right you'll take 80-90% off Kim's lifebar in one hit! Try it with other characters and be amazed (This does not work in any other game in the KOF series, though!). :)
- SERIES -
1. The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
2. The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
3. The King of Fighters '96 (1996)
4. The King of Fighters '97 (1997)
5. The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (1998)
6. The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (1999)
7. The King of Fighters 2000 (2000)
8. The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
9. The King of Fighters 2002 - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (2002)
Back designers : Kenta-Ro, Tsugumi Maeda, Hirolin hajime, Sahori Etoh, Eri Kohjitani, Kaori Kusunoki
Programmers : Shinchan-Gts, S. Fujinuki
Sound : Papaya, Bros. Hige, Pearl Sibakiti, Ackey
* Voice Actors :
Terry Bogard : Satoshi Hashimoto
Andy Bogard : Jun Hashimoto
Joe Higashi : Katsuhisa Namase
Athena Asamiya : Reiko Fukui
Sie Kensou : Eiji Yano
Chin Gentsai : Toshikazu Nishimura
Kyo Kusanagi : Masahiro Nonaka
Benimaru Nikaido : Monster Maetsuka
Goro Daimon : Masaki Usui
Heavy D! : Toshikazu Nishimura
Lucky Glauber : Key Inage
Brian Battler : Eiji Yano
Kim Kaphwan : Satoshi Hashimoto
Choi Bounce : Monster Maetsuka
Chang Koehan : Hiroyuki Arita
Heidern : Toshimitsu Arai
Ralf Jones : Monster Maetsuka
Clark Steel : Yoshinori Shima
Mai Shiranui : Akoya Sogi
King : Harumi Ikoma
Yuri Sakazaki : Kaori Horie
Ryo Sakazaki : Masaki Usui
Robert Garcia : Key Inage
Takuma Sakazaki : Eiji Tsuda
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
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The King of Fighters '95 (c) 07/1995 SNK.
Game ID : 0084
Eight teams comprised of three characters each square off again to take out Rugal Bernstein.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The background for the Japan Team is, in fact, a real place.
Yuri's Chou Upper is very similar to Sakura's own Shou'ou Ken.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The King of Fighters '95 - PCCB-00187) on 19/08/1995.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Rugal And Shaisyu Kusanagi : At the team edit screen, the 15 second counter, press and hold Start. While holding start, push Up+B, Right+C, Left+A and Down+D. The two bosses should then appear on either side of the counter and the counter should reset back to 15.
* Select Victory Pose : Press a Punch or Kick button immediately after winning a match.
- SERIES -
1. The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
2. The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
3. The King of Fighters '96 (1996)
4. The King of Fighters '97 (1997)
5. The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (1998)
6. The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (1999)
7. The King of Fighters 2000 (2000)
8. The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
9. The King of Fighters 2002 - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (2002)
10. The King of Fighters 2003 (2003)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Producer : Takashi Nishiyama
Chief director : M. Kuwasashi
Sub director : Toyochan, Haruo Tomita, Namaan.Hiroto
System director : Toyochan
System editor : K. Mac. Nagashima
Front designers : Tatsuya Shinkai, Ru!Murakemi, C. Yamasaki, Goro.Hamada, Akihiko Nasu, Y. Hiraki, Ha Gi Ha Ra, H. Otani, M. Asakura, Yoshiko Ogata!, Jacky Sato, Toba, Hayamiponbashi, Miho Uematsu, Akiko Yukawa, Shinsuke, Kalkin Mizuno, K. Isomura, Hiroto Kittaka, Kohrin, Meguronomikan, Red Hawk
Back designers : Jetta, Hayashi K-34, Tsugumi, Sahori-E24, Eri Koujitani, Kusunoki-084, Souzi Takamori
Programmers : Shinchan-R32, S. Fujinuki, Cyber.Kondo
Sound-music : Papaya, Tate-Norio, Brother-Hige, Pearl Sibakiti, Ackey
The third chapter in this groundbreaking series brings 27 classic SNK characters together against Goenitz, the final boss.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
This is the first game to include special phrases and poses when two characters in particular fight. In this game, it happens only with Kyo Vs. Iori and Terry Vs. Geese.
Ryo Sakazaki's fighting stance changed from the regular 'dukes up' to try and distance him from being thought of as a Ryu ripoff. His basic moves, however, remained unchanged.
Yuri's Yuri Chou Mawashi Geri is a knock-off of Ryu's Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku.
If you look at the game code for this game, you would have seen more moves that were originally planned for this game, but never made the cut (for some characters, these moves debuted in later games).
Among those moves that were cut were Kyo's Saishuu Kessen Ougi 'Mu Shiki', Daimon's Arashi no Yama, Robert's Muei Senpuu Juudan Kyaku, Ralf's Umanori Vulcan Punch, Clark's Running Three, Geese's Deadly Rave and Choi's Hou'ou Kyaku.
Geese's music (Geese ni Katakori) is a remixed version of his Fatal Fury 1 theme music (Geese ni Kiss).
A remixed version of Big Shot! (originally Terry's theme music in Fatal Fury 3) was used as the Fatal Fury Team's music.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The King of Fighters '96 - PCCB-00223) on 21/08/1996.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Press D when selecting a fighter on the character selection screen.
* Select Victory Pose : Press a Punch or Kick button immediately after winning a match.
- SERIES -
1. The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
2. The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
3. The King of Fighters '96 (1996)
4. The King of Fighters '97 (1997)
5. The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (1998)
6. The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (1999)
7. The King of Fighters 2000 (2000)
8. The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
9. The King of Fighters 2002 - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (2002)
10. The King of Fighters 2003 (2003)
- STAFF -
Producer : Takashi Nishiyama
Chief director : Kuwayan
System director : Toyochan
Sub director : Toyochan, Haruo Tomita, Namaan-Hiroto, T. Hosokawa
Nine teams of three and two solo entries pump the number of selectable characters up to 29 in a battle to defeat the evil Orochi and those infected with his blood.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
A hack of this game is known as "The King of Fighters '97 Plus" and allows you to play evil versions of Leona, Iori and the Orochi team plus Orochi himself.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Yuri has a long record of taking movements from other characters, especially Capcom (see previous KOF entries). In this new opus : Yuri's new special attack 'Hien Rekkou' is a knock off of Ken's Shoryuu Reppa.
Roddy and Cathy from "Top Hunters" appear in the Kowloon background at the extreme left.
Other characters appearing in the Kowloon stage are : Roddy Birts and Lenny Creston from "Art of Fighting 3".
The American Sports team from "The King of Fighter 94".
Lee Pai Long, Tung Fu Rue and Jubei Yamada from "Art of Fighting" and "Fatal Fury Special" and King's Waitresses with Rugal's panther.
The Terry's theme music was originally from "Real Bout Fatal Fury Special".
The Ryuji Yamazaki and Mary's Blues theme music was originally from "Real Bout Fatal Fury Special".
The Athena Asamiya thene music come from "Psycho Soldier".
The name of the three characters instrumental in the defeat of Orochi have some relation to the original legend :
1) Kyo Kusanagi : The Kusanagi is the name of the sword that was used to kill the Great Serpent.
2) Iori Yagami : One of his moves, the Ya Sakazuki, means 'eight wine cups', which were needed to get the Great Serpent drunk.
3) Chizuru Kagura : She was the last surviving member of the Yata clan and the mirror used to seal Orochi away was a homage to the mirror in the legend (in the legend, it was a mirror created by the Great Serpent's tears).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As KOF94 Style Kyo Kusanagi : Highlight Kyo, hold START and press any button.
* Play As Orochi Iori : At the character select screen, highlight Iori, then hold Start and press Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, A+C.
* Play As Orochi Leona : At the character select screen, highlight Leona, then hold Start and press Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up, Down, B+D.
* Play As Orochi New Team : Enter the Orochi Leona code, then return to the character section screen, hold Start and press Up, Left, Down, Right, Up, Down, B+C.
* Select Victory Pose : Press a Punch or Kick button immediately after winning a match.
* Preview Power Ase : Hold Start while choosing your fighter order and a face will appear over each person. If the face is neutral, your power will get passed on. If the face is smiling, your power will get passed on, with one additional one. If the face is angry, you will lose your power.
- SERIES -
1. The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
2. The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
3. The King of Fighters '96 (1996)
4. The King of Fighters '97 (1997)
5. The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (1998)
6. The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (1999)
7. The King of Fighters 2000 (2000)
8. The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
9. The King of Fighters 2002 - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (2002)
10. The King of Fighters 2003 (2003)
- STAFF -
Producer : Takashi Nishiyama
Chief director : Toyohisa Tanabe
Sub director : Haruo Tomita, Tomoko, Namaan-Hiroto, T. Hosokawa, K. "Yanya" Hikida
System editor : K -Mac- Nagashima
Front designers : 8Shiro-7Kase, C. Yamasaki, Wormhead Hagi, Mina Kawai, Shio Shio Shio, M. Asakura, Miho Uematsu, Akiko Yukawa, S. Yamamoto, Misuru Kawasaki, Hiroto Kittaka, T. I-NO-U-E, 44Oka, Aska Tahara
Back designers : Sahori, Pal Co., Ltd., Manoru, Kusunoki, Takamori Souzi, K, M.Yokoyama, Raishi, Kanamaru
Special effects : T Shin, Nishida Mika, Isomura, -------M--------, Kohrin
Programmers : S. Fujinuki, Cyber Kondo, Souta Ichino
Bug checkers : Anne, Y. Gushiken?, Sanpo, Y. Kabashima, Hanyao, Tomo Chan
* Voice Actors :
Kyo Kusanagi : Masahiro Nonaka
Benimaru Nikaido : Monster Maetsuka
Goro Daimon : Masaki Usui
Terry Bogard : Satoshi Hashimoto
Andy Bogard : Keiichi Nanba
Joe Higashi : Nobuyuki Hiyama
Ryo Sakazaki : Masaki Usui
Robert Garcia : Mantaro Koichi
Yuri Sakazaki : Kaori Horie
Leona : Masae Yumi
Ralf Jones : Monster Maetsuka
Clark Steel : Yoshinori Shima
Athena Asamiya : Yukina Kurisu
Sie Kensou : Eiji Yano
Chin Gentsai : Toshikazu Nishimura
Chizuru Kagura : Akiko Saitou
Mai Shiranui : Akoya Sogi
King : Harumi Ikoma
Kim Kaphwan : Satoshi Hashimoto
Choi Bounce : Monster Maetsuka
Chang Koehan : Hiroyuki Arita
Yashiro Nanakase : Makoto Awane
Shermie : Hazuki Nishikawa
Chris : Rio Ogata
Ryuji Yamazaki : Kouji Ishii
Blue Mary : Harumi Ikoma
Billy Kane : Atsushi Yamanishi
Iori Yagami : Kunihiko Yasui
Shingo Yabuki : Takehito Koyasu
Yuki (Kyo's girlfriend) : Tomoko Kojima
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1997)
Sony PlayStation (1998)
Sega Saturn (1998)
SNK Neo-Geo Pocket ("King of Fighters Round-1")
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The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (c) 07/1998 SNK.
Game ID : 0242
A special edition of the KoF series taking place outside of the established storyline with a whopping 38 selectable KoF alumni.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "The King of Fighters '98 - Dream Match Never Ends".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
It is said that this game is a 'dream match' for more reasons than one - this KOF is said to exist only in Shingo's dream - each character in this dream match was Shingo's impression of these characters, based on either personal experience or his notes in his notebook.
Yuri has a long record of taking movements from other characters, especially Capcom (see previous KOF entries). In this new opus : Yuri's new special attack 'Shin! Chou Upper' is a knock off of Ryu's Shin Shoryuu Ken. She also has a movement similar to Terry's burn knuckle. Finally, her Forward+A is a parody of Sakura's Flower Kick.
KOF98 contains pieces of music from older KOFs.
For example, the character select music when a second player joins in is straight from KOF 96 (it's called Roulette).
Here's a complete list of themes, the teams (or individuals) they belong to and the games they were taken from :
Also to note that the music that is played prior to facing Rugal (Kettou R&D) is also from KOF 94 (as the theme for Rugal's first form).
When Choi Bounge appears, a 7 seconds sample from a song is played. This song is 'Choi Bounge Ondo', which appeared in the KOF 97 Arrange SoundTracks. The song became quite popular in Japan.
Mr. Big from "Art of Fighting" makes a small cameo appearance in the USA Wharf background, during the first rounds.
A serious bug : Using a USA bios rom if you insert a coin on the 'winners dont use drugs' screen on a single slot the games will use the neogeo bios s1 tileset rather than the game tiles, this causes most of the graphics to be hidden and the games to be unplayable, it will also end up using the mainboard z80 bios so sound will be broken, the games should fix themselves if you let them run another attact loop after gameover, on a multi-slot the games will reset. This is one of the first 4 'gigapower' games, the bug was fixed after that.
- UPDATES -
At the Intro music (CIPHER) and the Staff Roll BGM (ZERO) a sample used says 'mot*er fu**er'. Apparently, this sample was removed in some non-Japanese carts.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Orochi Team (Evil Chris, Evil Shermie, Evil Yashiro) : At the Character select screen, hold Start and press any button on the normal team (Chris, Shermie, Yashiro).
* KOF94 Art Of Fighting Characters (Ryo, Robert, Yuri) : At the character select screen, hold Start and press any button on the Art of Fighting characters.
* KOF95 Style Kyo : At the Character select screen, hold Start on Kyo and press any button.
* Real Bout 2 Characters (Mai, Terry, Andy, Billy) : At the Character select screen, hold Start on the respective characters and press any button.
* View Attitudes : Hold Start at the match-up screen to view the attitudes of your opponents.
* Select Victory Pose : Immediately press A, B, C, or D after defeating your opponent.
* Fight Vs Shingo Yabuki : You must win the first three levels by 3-0.
- SERIES -
1. The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
2. The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
3. The King of Fighters '96 (1996)
4. The King of Fighters '97 (1997)
5. The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (1998)
6. The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (1999)
7. The King of Fighters 2000 (2000)
8. The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
9. The King of Fighters 2002 - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (2002)
10. The King of Fighters 2003 (2003)
- STAFF -
Producer : Takashi Nishiyama
Chief director : Toyohisa Tanabe
Sub director : Haruo Tomita, Honey-Bunny-Kaju, Tak.Yamashita, Hiroto Namada, T. Hosokawa, K. "Yanya" Hikida, Tomonori Kamio
SNK Neo-Geo Pocket Color ("King of Fighters Round-2")
Sega Dreamcast
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The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (c) 07/1999 SNK.
Game ID : 0251
Introducing the new 'striker' system! Each team is expanded to four characters, with a total of 30 selectable characters set on defeating Krizalid and his evil feather coat.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The Fatal Fury Team music theme is a remixed version of Terry's theme in "Fatal Fury Wild Ambition".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The King of Fighters '99 - PCCB-00387) on 18/08/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As 'Real' Kyo Kusanagi Or Iori Yagami (You need to get 'K.I' on the logo screen to be able to use Kyo or Iori).
1) To get 'K', you must use a team of 4 random characters consisting at least of three of these characters : K, Maxima, Benimaru, Shingo, Whip, Kyo-1 or Kyo-2.
2) To get 'I', you must use a team of 4 random characters consisting at least of three of these characters : Leona, Athena, Bao, Xiangfei, Kasumi, Kim or Jhun.
3) Then you must defeat Kryzalid and a screen will show you how to do the code.
4) For 'Real' Kyo Kusanagi, highlight the roulette selection box. Then, hold Start and press Left, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right. Kyo's picture will replace the sun symbol to confirm correct code entry.
5) For Iori Yagami, highlight the roulette selection box. Then, hold Start and press Right, Left, Up, Right, Down, Left. Iori's picture will appear replace the cresent moon symbol to confirm correct code entry.
* Fight Kyo Kusanagi Or Iori Yagami : To fight Kyo Kusanagi or Iori Yagami you must : Choose one of the 7 full teams to battle with the computer. After clearing the 5th stage take note of your Battle Ability. Defeat Kryzalid. After finishing the Boss Stage, if the Battle Ability after the 5th stage is between 200 and 280 points Iori will appear. Otherwise if the Battle Ability is above 280 points Kyo will appear.
* Display Character Order : Hold Start when selecting your character's fighting order.
* Select Victory Pose : Press a Punch or Kick button immediately after winning a match.
* (BUG) The Power Of The 'Ko'ou Ken' : When using Takuma, activate the Counter Mode, then go to the opposite edge of the screen. Now, send a Weak (slow) Ko'ou Ken at the opponent and complete the movement for the special. The special will hit first and then the Ko'ou Ken hits the opponent in the middle of the attack. The opponent gets frozen even when it should be dizzy for the finish of the special.
- SERIES -
1. The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
2. The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
3. The King of Fighters '96 (1996)
4. The King of Fighters '97 (1997)
5. The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (1998)
6. The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (1999)
7. The King of Fighters 2000 (2000)
8. The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
9. The King of Fighters 2002 - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (2002)
10. The King of Fighters 2003 (2003)
- STAFF -
Producer : Takashi Nishiyama
Chief director : Namadachan, T. Hosokawa
Sub director : Haruo Tomita, Sexy-Dynamite-Kaju, "Yanya"-K. Hikida, Kamio, Strass(Woo), Toshiomi, Yukixyuki, Lonely Aoki
Design chief : Regeon.Toyanaka, (^_^)
Front designers : I No U E(K'/Kim), Shinsuke.Yamamoto(Maxima/Terry), M. Asakura(Benimaru/Chin), Kawai.Sama(Yuri/Takuma/Choi), Shio Shio Shio(Ryo/Robert), Winnie the Whipooh(Leona/Whip/Mary), Youki.T.Ohyama(Ralf), M.Endo(Clark), Akiko.Yukawa(Shingo/Athena/Kasumi), Miho.Uematsu(Xiangfei/King), Mitsuru(Kensou/bao), Styleos(Kyo/Chang), Roppongi Marito(Jhun/Joe), C.Yamasaki(Krizal Id/Andy/mai/Iori)
Back designers : Manoru(Sewege.Sys), K. W(Park), Raishi(Alley), T. Nakanishi(Airport), A. Tsugumi(Museum), Kobayasi.Nobuyuki(Boss)
Demo designers : Kalkin, M. Yokoyama, K."G3"Nagashima
Thirty-four characters. Plus the popular striker system, await to be selected to team up and defeat the mighty Zero and his incredible bladed coat!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The names of some of Zero's moves are inspired from the Japanese anime 'Hokuto no Ken'.
Robert's 'Ryuugeki Ken' is a knock-off of the Sonic Boom (It isn't in "The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle" because of its looks, despite the charging motion).
There are two symbolic things that tell you how the people at SNK were forseeing the end of their company. Kyo's theme is called 'Good Bye Esaka', Esaka is the avenue where the SNK building and Neo Geo Land are (Esaka means 'entrance to the hill'). The second thing is the destruction of the city that started all : South Town (Home of "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters" and "Art of Fighting" - however, note that in "Garou - Mark of The Wolf", Second South was rebuilt near South Town. Also noted is the fact that every Kyo theme before 'Tears' had 'Esaka' in it ('Esaka' in 94, 'Funky Esaka' in 95, 'Esaka?' in 96 and 'Esaka Forever' in 97).
The reason for those names is that in "The King of Fighters '94", Kyo's team stage is below a bridge in the Esaka area near SNK. In "The King of Fighters '95", they fight in front of Neo Geo Land, again, in Esaka in front of the SNK building. In "The King of Fighters '96", they fight in top of a bridge also in the Esaka area. In "The King of Fighters '97" there is no Esaka stage, however, this was supposed to be the last KOF as SNK planned to move to the HNG64, it was like a glorious farewell to KOF, however, things went different. Finally, in "The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest", the Esaka stage appears again; they fight below a bridge in front of the Neo Geo Land.
* Origin Of Alternate Strikers :
Another Benimaru (Benimaru) : Alternate art for Benimaru.
Another K' (K') : Alternate art for K'.
Another Robert (Robert) : Alternate art for Robert (inspired from the early "Art of Fighting" days).
Athena (Athena) : Athena as she appeared in her first game, "Athena".
Baijang (Chin) : (Not too sure, but it could be Tung Fu Rue's panda).
Billy Kane (Andy) : "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters" (Andy is second banana for the good guys, Billy is second banana for the bad guys).
Chizuru Kagura (Mai) : KOF, Mai's teammate in '97/'98.
Chris (Whip) : KOF, part of the New Face Team.
Cosplayer Kyoko (Shingo) : A girl dressing up as Kyo (in his old outfit), Kyoko is the 'feminine form' of Kyo (ie, what Christina would be to Chris) - Voice by Haruna Ikezwa.
Duck King (Joe) : "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters".
Duke Edwards (Ramon) : "Burning Fight" - Voice by Kong Kuwata.
Eiji Kisaragi (Lin) : "Art of Fighting".
Fiolina Germi (Vanessa) : "Metal Slug - Super vehicle-001".
Foxy (Kula) : KOF, Kula's guardian.
Gai Tendou (Takuma) : Main character in "Buriki One in Tokyo - World Grapple Tournament '99", where Ryo has a cameo - Voice by Nobuyuki Hiyama.
Geese Howard (Terry) : Terry's old nemesis from "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters".
Goenitz (Leona) : KOF, final boss in "The King of Fighters '96".
Goro Daimon (Seth) : KOF '94-'98 (retired at the time to raise children).
Kaede (Ryo) : "The Last Blade".
Kang Baedal (Jhun) : Original design for Jhun - Voice by Eiji Takemoto.
Kaoru Watabe (Bao) : KOF (Kaoru is an Athena fan who lost both her legs and her fan letter to Athena was what made her join the '97 tournament, Kaoru now has artificial legs, thanks to Athena) - Voice by Ayako Kawasumi.
Kensou (Kensou) : Kensou as he appeared in his first game, "Psycho Soldier".
Kim Dong Hwan (Chang) : "Garou - Mark of the Wolves", Kim's older son.
Kim Jae Hoon (Choi) : "Garou - Mark of the Wolves", Kim's younger son.
Kim Sue-Il (Kim) : "Kizuna Encounter - Super Tag Battle" - Voice by Yoshiaki Fujita.
Lilly Kane (Hinako) : "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters", Billy's younger sister and Joe's girlfriend - Voice by Yumi Kakazu.
Li Xiangfei (Kasumi) : "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters", Kasumi's teammate in '99.
Mature/Vice (Iori) : Iori's teammates from '96/'98.
Nakoruru (Yuri) : "Samurai Shodown".
Rocky (Maxima) : Player 2's character from "Robo Army".
Ryuji Yamazaki (Mary) : "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters", Mary's teammate in '97/'98.
Shermie (Clark) : KOF, part of the New Face Team.
Shishi-Ou/King Lion (King) : Main villain in "Savage Reign" - Voice by Katsuhisa Nakatsuka.
Sho Kirishima (Kyo) : Original design for Kyo.
Yashiro Nanakase (Ralf) : KOF, part of the New Face Team.
* Maniac Striker Origins :
Another Iori (Iori) : Alternate art for Iori.
Cool Choi (Choi) : Alternate art for Choi.
G-Mantle (Ryo) : (Not sure, could be a Neo-Geo mascot).
Neo & Geo (Ramon) : They are not the SNK mascots :), they appear in the game "Quiz Daisousa Sen - The Last Count Down", where they are the private eyes Neo MacDonald and Geo Kentacky.
Thier last names are a spoof to two Fast Food restaurant chains.
Kentacky is the Japanese reading for Kentucky - Voice by Hiroyuki Arita.
Rugal Bernstein (Kula) : KOF, considered to be the 'franchise boss' (much like Bison for SF).
Saisyu Kusanagi (Kyo) : KOF, Kyo's father.
Smart Chang (Chang) : Alternate art for Chang.
Unknown (Kasumi) : "Art of Fighting", Kasumi's father (Ryuhaku Todo) - Voice by Arita Goto.
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The King of Fighters 2000 - SCDC-00035) on 23/08/2000.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Enable The Mid-boss, Kula : Put the cursor on Whip, press Start, put the cursor on Vanessa, press Start, put the cursor on Seth, press Start, put the cursor on Maxima, press Start, put the cursor on K', press Start, put the cursor on Random, press Start, now press Up, Down. Kula appears below the Random icon in 2 secs.
* Enable The Maniac Strikers : At the Striker Select Screen, highlight 'Another Striker', Press up, Left(x3), Right(x3), Down. These characters have Maniac Strikers : Chang, Choi, Iori, Kula, Kyo, Ramon and Ryo.
* Todo As Special Striker : To use Todo as your stiker, select Kasumi, then do the secret striker code Up, Left(x3), Right(x3), Down. It will show a blacken version of Todo (Kasumi's father from Art of Fighting 1).
* Select Victory Pose : Press a Punch or Kick button immediately after your opponent is defeated.
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight in order Kyo, Benimaru, K', Terry, Mary, Mai, Whip or Choi, then press C+D at the character selection screen.
- SERIES -
1. The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
2. The King of Fighters '95 (1995)
3. The King of Fighters '96 (1996)
4. The King of Fighters '97 (1997)
5. The King of Fighters '98 - The Slugfest (1998)
6. The King of Fighters '99 - Millennium Battle (1999)
7. The King of Fighters 2000 (2000)
8. The King of Fighters 2001 (2001)
9. The King of Fighters 2002 - Challenge to Ultimate Battle (2002)
10. The King of Fighters 2003 (2003)
- STAFF -
Producer : Y. Inui
Director : Region Toyonaka
Chief planners : T. Hosokawa, Yanya (K.Hikida)
System editors : Kaede, Namarn
Sequence chief : T. Kamio
Sub planners : Tomita Haruo, Y. Takshi, Syun-Jin, Godzio, H. Eguchi
Design Chief Front : Chikara Akane Y, Dear Tomchin
Design Chief Back : Manoru
Demo : Komantare Boo
* Front Designers :
K' : I NO U E
Maxima : S. Yamamoto
Vanessa : I NO U E
Ramon : Kawasaki Mitsuru
Benimaru : M. Asakura
Shingo : Akiko Yukawa
Lin : Shio Shio Shio
Seth : S. Yamamoto
Terry : Styleos
Andy : Chikara Akane Y
Mary : Dear Tomchin
Joe : Hirofusa Satoshi
Ryo : S. Yamamoto
Robert : Shio Shio Shio
King : Miho Uematsu
Takuma : Miho Uematsu
Leona : Dear Tomchin
Clark : Megumi Endo
Athena : Akiko Yukawa
Chin : M. Asakura
Ralf : Dear Tomchin
Whip : Dear Tomchin
Kensou : Kawasaki Mitsuru
Bao : Kawasaki Mitsuru
Mai : Chikara Akane Y
Yuri : Momo Kuri Sakura
Kasumi : Akiko Yukawa
Hinako : Miho Uematsu
Kim : I NO U E
Jhun : Hirofusa Satoshi
Choi : A T
Chang : A T
Kyo : Styleos
Iori : Styleos
Kula : Megumi Endo
Zero : Chikara Akane Y
* Back Designers :
Factory : K
Garbage Dump : 2047
Scrap Dump : Raishi
Desert : N. Morohashi
Korea : Manoru
Temple : Kane'
Aquarium : Nobu Kobayashi
Demo designers : M. Yokoyama, Yukinari, Tsugumi A, K-"G4"-Nagashima
Op. Title : Takayuki Mizuno
Special effects : Aooon, T. Nakanishi
Programmers : Souta Ichino, Abetak, Kohji Mannami
Sound : SHA-V, Zoe, Marimo, Usako-X, Tate-Norio
Sampling CD : Samples courtesy of Spectrasonics' Distorted Reality, Distorted Realityz
Music designers : Tarkun, Shimizum, Jojoha-Kitapy, Team C2H5OH
Producer : Kawano
Executive producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994)
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
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Kingdom Grandprix (c) 09/1994 Raizing / Eighting.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Shippu Mahou Daisakusen - Kingdom-Grandprix" (the title became the subtitle).
- SERIES -
1. Sorcer Striker (1993)
2. Kingdom Grandprix (1994)
3. Dimahoo (2000)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Hitoshi Sakimoto, Masaharu Iwata
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Kirameki Star Road - Intro Club (c) 08/1997 Taito.
Game ID : E44 (F3-System No. 17)
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Glittering Star Road - Intro Club'.
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
$end
$info=kisekaeh,
$bio
Kisekae Hanafuda (c) 1995 I'Max.
$end
$info=kisekaem,
$bio
Kisekae Mahjong (c) 1995 I'Max.
$end
$info=kittenk,
$bio
Kitten Kaboodle (c) 1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX712
- TRIVIA -
This Game is known in Japan as "Nyan Nyan Panic".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.2 - KICA-1016) on 21/08/1990.
- STAFF -
Game programmer : Boy Otofuji
Video graphics : Rie Chan
Sound editors : Boss Tasaka, Giant Matsubara, Jun Nyanpy
Engineer : Mr. Idaka
$end
$info=kizuna,
$bio
Kizuna Encounter - Super Tag Battle (c) 09/1996 SNK.
Game ID : 0216
Two-on-two tag team battle with eight selectable characters, huge sprites and one end boss. Very fast-paced and fun!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Fu'un - Super Tag Battle" (translates from Japanese as 'Wind and Cloud - Super Tag Battle').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
A special four player version of Kizuna Encounter exists, but was a limited release.
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version :
* King Lion is named 'Kage Shishioh'.
* King Leo is named 'Shin Shishioh'.
* Kim Young-Mok is named 'Kim'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Boss Code (Play as either King Leo or Jyazu) : At the character selection screen highlight Mezu, then highlight the following characters in this order : Mezu, Kim, Rosa, Gozu, Rosa, Kim, Mezu, Gordon, Joker, Eagle, Hayate, Chung, King Lion & Gozu. Now press D. You should listen Jyazu's laugh to confirm the code, now select Gozu and press Up to reveal Jyazu or select King Lion and press Up to reveal King Leo. Note : Endings are disabled for either Jyazu or King Leo.
* Hidden Matches : Beat the game with the following teams to access an extra match after defeating Jyazu : Gordon & Rosa, Hayate & Eagle, King Lion & Gozu, King Lion & Mezu.
Back designers : Muramama, Eiko, Daisuke, Hidenao JF9, Shimiji
Programmers : Jaron, 0014 Take4, Bashi
Music composers : Jojouha Kitapy, Tate Norio, Mitsuo
Producers : Takashi Nishiyama, H. Matsumoto, Akira
Directors : Mituzo, Kanbei Hama, Wakama2, Suery from OBC
* Voice Actors :
Rosa : Hiroko Tsuji
Gozu : Konichi Hayashi
King Lion (Shishioh in Japanese version) : Masaru Naka
Chung Paifu : Humio Niwa
Syo Hayate : Konichi Hayashi
Kim Young-Mok (Kim Sue-Il in Japanese version) : Yoshiaki Fujita
Mezu : Konichi Hayashi
Gordon Bowman : Hisanori Higashi
Joker : Takeshi Kokubo
Max Eagle : Kunihiko Tatsumi
$end
$info=klax,klaxj,klax2,klax3,klaxd,klaxp1,klaxp2,
$bio
Klax (c) 1989 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136075
It's a simple concept and easy to play. Catch the colored tiles with the paddle and flip them into bins to make same colored stacks and rows of three. Sound easy ? It is. The hard part is pulling yourself away from the game :).. A second player can join in at any time, head-to-head action. A competitive challenge for two players.
- TRIVIA -
Dave Akers originally programmed this in Amiga Basic, then ported it line-by-line to C. It was written in just a few weeks on "Escape From the Planet of the Robot Monsters" hardware.
- UPDATES -
The prototype version has 'By MSP and DSA' on the titlescreen.
- STAFF -
David S. Akers (DSA), Brad Fuller, Tim Hubberstey (TJH), Farrokh Khodadadi (FRK), Pat McCarthy (PMC), Jerry Momoda, Mark Stephen Pierce (MSP), John Ray (RAY), John Salwitz (JFS)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
Atari Lynx (1990)
Atari 2600 (1990)
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Amstrad GX4000 (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
Sega Game Gear (1991)
Sega Master System (1991)
Atari 7800 (1992)
Sony PlayStation (2000, "Arcade Party Pak")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Commodore C64 (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Amstrad CPC+ (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=kngtmare,
$bio
Knightmare (c) 1983 Gottlieb.
$end
$info=knights,knightsu,knightsj,
$bio
Knights of the Round (c) 11/1991 Capcom.
King Arthur, Sir Lancelot and Percival slash through medieval England to save the peasants from enslavement. Featuring a level-up system which gives the fighters new weapons and armor.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Knights of the Round is based on the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Varth : G.S.M Capcom 6 - PCCB-00110) on 19/02/1993.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Boyoyon, Hachi, K Suke, Nis 7
Music sound : Isao Abe (Oyaji)
Programmers : Ayrton Tsuna !!, Hero Hero, Cky
Object designer: Ikusan Z, Tanuki, Imomushi, Jun Matsumura (JUN), Sho
A very good beat-'em-up with lots of special moves and great artwork.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Alta for Japan distribution.
This game is also known as "Sangoku Senki" (translates from Japanese as 'Three Countries' Military History').
This game runs on the IGS PGM hardware.
Based on the Three Kingdoms saga.
- UPDATES -
Knights of Valour Plus is an upgrade with some differences :
* The bonus after every stage is higher for the original version.
* The colour of the lifebar is different for the 2 versions (yellow and green).
* The three secret characters in the original version are already unlocked.
* Two new characters, the white Huang Zhong and the red Zhang Fei.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Diao Chan : Press B, C, D, Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Right, Down, Left.
* Play As Xu Zhu : Press Left, B, C, Up, D(x2), B, C, Right, B(x3), C, Right, C(x2), B, C.
* Play As Zhang Liao : Press D, B(x2), C, D, Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Left, Right, B, C, D.
* Play As Zhuge Liang : Press Down(x2) B, Left, Down, Right, C, Left, Up, Right, D, Left(x2), B.
* Internet Ranking Mode : To play in the Internet Ranking mode, hold Up+B on first player and Down+C on second player before pressing Start.
- SERIES -
1. Knights of Valour (1999)
2. Knights of Valour Superheroes (1999)
3. Knights of Valour 2 (2001)
4. Knights of Valour Bushou Retsuden
5. Knights of Valour - The Seven Spirits
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Ray
Directors : Zhong Ren Gau, Keith Young, Andy Chu
Programmers : Alf, Why, Fred Liao, Yao Wen Lo, Mssheir, LTH
Hardware : Franklin Wu
Stylists : Joseph Chang, Muta Chen, Chun Lung Wu, Benson, Hark Lin
Pictures : Yao Kun Lai, Szu Chiang Wu, Pon Pon, Su Ping Chen, Abthony Ling, Yu Jem Lin, Gui Xin Xu, Hanks, Chia Sen Yeh, Mei Sen Chune, Hsien Chin Chou, Hsu Wei Chu, Feng Chiu Fu, Sheng Kai Chang, Ricky, Sung Chih Lin, Elvis Chen, Yang, Jeffrey Chang, Owl, Leo
Music conductor : Ray
Music & Sound effects by : Eddie Yao, Dean
Producers : Ko-Chu Lee, Paulchiang, A.C. Chen, Tzung-Hui Cheng
$end
$info=kov2plus,
$bio
Knights of Valour 2 (c) 2001 IGS.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Sangoku Senki 2".
- SERIES -
1. Knights of Valour (1999)
2. Knights of Valour Superheroes (1999)
3. Knights of Valour 2 (2001)
4. Knights of Valour Bushou Retsuden
5. Knights of Valour - The Seven Spirits
$end
$info=kovsh,
$bio
Knights of Valour Superheroes (c) 1999 IGS.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Sangoku Senki Superheroes".
- SERIES -
1. Knights of Valour (1999)
2. Knights of Valour Superheroes (1999)
3. Knights of Valour 2 (2001)
4. Knights of Valour Bushou Retsuden
5. Knights of Valour - The Seven Spirits
$end
$info=knockout,
$bio
Knock Out!! (c) 1982 KKK.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Triple Punch" (KKI).
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Begin by filling in the box in the lower left-hand corner. Once you've done that, fill in the two boxes (vertically) to its right, then the three to their right, and so on until you've effectively wrapped around the playfield and are back at the first box you filled in. Just repeat this motion until all of the boxes are full.
* Also remember that real points are to be gained not by filling in two boxes at once, but by punching out an enemy while the ambulance is still on-screen taking away another enemy. Doing this gives you 600 points as compared to the usual 300, or 150-200 for filling two boxes simultaneously.
$end
$info=kbash,
$bio
Knuckle Bash (c) 1993 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-023
Three wacky characters go after the Bulls and others who would dare threaten the peace of the city!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Atari Games for Europe and USA distribution.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- STAFF -
Designer : Junya Inoue
$end
$info=knckhead,knckhedj,
$bio
Knuckle Heads (c) 1992 Namco.
Somewhat of a low-quality fighter with *gasp* a jump button!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NA-2 hardware.
- STAFF -
Planners : O. Sugi, Captain Gan
Programmers : SAM. Uruyama, Furin-Yanagi-Kazan-CD
Chief of visual designers : H. Kikuchi, KIM
Visual designers : M. FukuChan, Tsuchidarya-, N. Kumagari, G-NAS.Y, H-DAIO
Logo and graphic designer : Cho-Itoh
Illustration : Mr. Shigeri
Sound composer : John Aihara
* CAST :
Vincent, Darell : N. Tobita
Fujioka : T. Morikawa
Chris : M. Hayashibara
Silva : K. Misuishi
Vaike : T. Yanagihara
$end
$info=kncljoe,kncljoea,
$bio
Knuckle Joe (c) 1985 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribtion.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Bone Crusher".
$end
$info=kopunch,
$bio
KO Punch (c) 1981 Sega.
Game ID : 834-0103
$end
$info=kodure,
$bio
Kodure Ookami (c) 1987 Nichibutsu.
A side-scrolling shooter with beat-'em-up elements featuring the KILLER BABY CARRIAGE CANNON!
- TRIVIA -
Based on the manga 'Lone Wolf and Cub'.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Mahjong Sound Graffiti : G.S.M. Nichibutsu 2 - PCCB-00051) on 21/01/1991.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Kenji Yoshida
$end
$info=koikois2,
$bio
Koi Koi Shimasyo 2 - Super Real Hanafuda (c) 1997 Visco.
- TRIVIA -
'Koi Koi' is one of many games that is played with hanafuda cards.
$end
$info=rockragj,
$bio
Koi no HotRock (c) 12/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX620
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'HotRock of Love'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Rock 'n Rage".
This game runs on the "Blades of Steel - The Supreme Hockey Challenge" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Konamic Game Freaks - 28XA-135) on 25/05/1987.
- STAFF -
Game programmers : Lovely Sugimo, John Yamagushi, Rick Nagasawa, Yuki Itoh, Guitar Nagata, Mike Takabayashi, Super Oka, Rock Ozawa, Water Hamada
Video graphics designers : Shena Urata, Sweet Satoh
Sound effects : Fancy Fukutake, Can Mizutani, Drum Terashima, River Gushiken, Sand Muraoka
Hardware designer : Barrel Akiyama
$end
$info=eto,
$bio
Kokontouzai Eto Monogatari - Neko Datte Eto no Nakama ni Naritakatta (c) 05/1994 Visco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Once Upon A Time Chinese Zodiac Story - The Cat Who Wanted To Become Part of the Chinese Zodiac'.
This game runs on the "Bonze Adventure" hardware.
$end
$info=konami88,
$bio
Konami '88 (c) 1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX861
Controlled with three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Konami '88 is also known as "'88 Games" and in Japan as "Hyper Sports Special".
This game runs on the "Chequered Flag" hardware.
On the 100m Dash event, adverts for some other Konami games can be seen in the background : "Flak Attack", "Ajax", "The Hustler" and "City Bomber".
- SERIES -
1. Track and Field (1983)
2. Hyper Olympic '84 (1984)
3. Konami '88 (1988)
4. Hyper Athlete (1996)
$end
$info=konamigt,
$bio
Konami GT (c) 10/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX561
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Konami RF2 - Red Fighter".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.2 - ALC-22904) on 25/09/1986.
$end
$info=rf2,
$bio
Konami RF2 - Red Fighter (c) 10/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX561
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Konami GT".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.2 - ALC-22904) on 25/09/1986.
$end
$info=opengolf,opengol2,
$bio
Konami's Open Golf Championship (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX218
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Golfing Greats 2".
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Golfing Greats (1991)
2. Konami's Open Golf Championship (1994)
$end
$info=pingpong,
$bio
Konami's Ping Pong (c) 06/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX555
- TRIVIA -
This game features Penguin (later renamed Pentarou) in the title screen and as a spectator. He is the main character in Antarctic Adventure and Penguin Adventure on the MSX and also appeared in many other Konami titles like the Parodius and Game Master series.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1985)
MSX (1985)
Commodore C64 (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
$end
$info=korosuke,
$bio
Korosuke Roller (c) 1981 Kural Electric.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Crush Roller".
$end
$info=myangel,
$bio
Kosodate Quiz My Angel (c) 1996 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Raising Children Quiz My Angel'.
- SERIES -
1. Kosodate Quiz My Angel (1996)
2. Kosodate Quiz My Angel 2 (1997)
3. Kosodate Quiz My Angel 3 (1998)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
$end
$info=myangel2,
$bio
Kosodate Quiz My Angel 2 (c) 1997 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Raising Children Quiz My Angel 2'.
- SERIES -
1. Kosodate Quiz My Angel (1996)
2. Kosodate Quiz My Angel 2 (1997)
3. Kosodate Quiz My Angel 3 (1998)
$end
$info=myangel3,
$bio
Kosodate Quiz My Angel 3 (c) 1998 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Raising Children Quiz My Angel 3'.
This game runs on the Namco System 11 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Kosodate Quiz My Angel (1996)
2. Kosodate Quiz My Angel 2 (1997)
3. Kosodate Quiz My Angel 3 (1998)
$end
$info=kouyakyu,
$bio
The Koukouyakyuh (c) 1985 Alpha Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'The Senior High School Baseball'.
$end
$info=legofair,
$bio
Koukuu Kihei Monogatari - The Legend of Air Cavalry (c) 1988 SNK.
Game ID : A7003 'KK'
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Flying Cavalry Story'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Chopper I".
- STAFF -
Supervisor : Eikichi Kawasaki
Producer : Tamadachi
Programmer : SNK Jr.
Designers : Okitaka, Madaka, Warasan
Sound creater : Kanata
Adviser : Tosikita
$end
$info=strahl,strahla,
$bio
Koutetsu Yousai Strahl (c) 02/1992 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-91074
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Steel Fortress Strahl'.
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 2 hardware.
Originally known as 'Mothership' it was supposed to use a mirror to reflect the image of a ship onto the playfield. Bill's new design of the game introduced the cute green alien that Bally/Midway executives hoped would be the next fad like "Pac-Man" was for Namco (note : the alien's next appearance was in "Wacko").
- STAFF -
Designed by : Marvin Glass, Bill Adams
Programmed by : Bill Adams
$end
$info=kram,kram2,kram3,
$bio
Kram (c) 06/1982 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on "The Qix" hardware.
$end
$info=krzybowl,
$bio
Krazy Bowl (c) 08/1994 American Sammy.
$end
$info=krull,
$bio
Krull (c) 03/1983 Gottlieb.
Game ID : GV-105
Players can relive the movie's thrills in the video world of Krull. Featuring five different and challenging adventures, the player advances through several scenes, battling the Beast and his army.
- TRIVIA -
Krull was designed and programmed in 10 months. Chris and Matt started on it in early May of 1982 and finished in February of 1983. It is Gottlieb's first movie-themed video game.
About the movie : Krull is a world deep in a far-away galaxy, a culture of myth and magic. The kingdoms of Krull, in the past divided by wars, have united to battle the terrible enemy who seeks to dominate them... the Beast. He is a powerful dark force who has returned from Krull's ancient past, dtermined to destroy all those who oppose him.
Krull is a $25 million dollar fantasy adventure from Columbia Pictures. To create this special-effect epic, Columbia Pictures has assembled the industry's top talent, people who helped bring Superman and The Empire Strikes Back to the screen. Like those top-grossing films, Krull will appeal primarily to young people under age 25, the most important demographic group for game operators.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Heads : Press and hold down the Select button (which is utilized in the operator mode) and reset the machine. 63 BW faces representing 'Bob' Dobbs will bounce around the screen.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Matt Householder, Chris Krubel
Graphics by : Jeff Lee
Audio by : David Thiel
Cabinet graphics : Terry Doerzaph
$end
$info=kuhga,
$bio
Kuhga - Operation Code Vapor Trail (c) 1989 Data East.
Game ID : MAA
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Sky Fang - Operation Code Vapor Trail'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Vapor Trail - Hyper Offence Formation".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kuhga - PCCB-00027) on 21/05/1990.
- SERIES -
1. Kuhga - Operation Code Vapor Trail (1989)
2. Rohga Armor Force (1991)
3. Skull Fang (1996)
$end
$info=kungfum,kungfub,kungfub2,kungfud,
$bio
Kung-Fu Master (c) 12/1984 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East for US distribution. Kung-Fu Master was the first game that Irem licensed to Data East.
This game is known in Japan as "Spartan X".
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
A bootleg of this game was released by O.K. corp. in 1985.
First scrolling beat-em-up, this game is based on the movie 'Wheels on Meals', starring Jackie Chan (as Thomas) and Sammo Hung (who also directed). This movie is called 'Spartan X' in Japan.
- UPDATES -
Differences between Spartan X and Kung-Fu Master :
* During the demo screen the word Kung-Fu (in 'A KUNG-FU MASTER, THOMAS....') is spelled 'KANFU' in Spartan X.
* Spartan X has an additional copyright notice that is not in Kung-Fu Master : '(C)1984 Paragon Films Ltd., Towa Promotion'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Slow Motion Mode : Turn 'slow motion mode' ON in dipswitch. In game, press Start 2 to slow game speed.
* Stop Mode : Turn 'Freeze' ON in dipswitch. In game, press Start 2 to stop and Start 1 to restart.
* Level Selection Mode : Turn 'Level selection mode' ON in dipswitch. In game, press Start 1 to select and Start 2 to restart.
* Hint : Time your punches properly. They give you double score compared with the kicks, but they're much more risky, as you can fall short with your punch and get grabbed.
* Defeating the Bosses :
1) FIRST BOSS : Easy. Wait to his first pole swing from a safe distance and then quickly get close (stuck) to him. From now on, his attacks won't hit you. Walk forward (making him walk back) until you reach the staircases and then start punching him in the belly.
2) SECOND BOSS : First, clean your back of henchmen. Then, wait for the boomerang dude to throw his first boomerang , avoid it and this is the time! You have to hit him like hell while he's waiting to recover his boomerang. Punches hurt double. If you're quick enough punching, he won't recover his first boomerang.
3) THIRD BOSS : Just make a jumping moving kick, hit him in the chest, and as soon you touch the floor (falling down from the jumping kick) start punching fast as hell! With any luck he won't touch you anyway. Be sure to have spare energy to perform this movement just in case he has time to give you a kick (1/4 of the bar would be enough).
4) FOURTH BOSS : Watch out, this one is tricky. First, take him to the limits where he can walk (He suddenly stops as he can't get closer to you). Then come closer to him and duck, avoiding his projectiles. Then, a copy of him will appear at your back. Stand up and start walking (avoiding projectiles again) just as you did with the first boss. As soon as you arrive at the stairs, duck and start punching. He will appear and disappear, but JUST in front of you. Six punches and he's history.
5) FIFTH BOSS : Mainly keep him defending himself with high kicks (tapping very fast!) and then suddenly change to low kicks. Start with a jumping moving kick in the chest (just like the third boss) and then start the high/low kicks patterns.
- SERIES -
1. Spartan X (1984)
2. Spartan X 2 (Nintendo Famicom, 1991)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Atari 7800 (1989)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Apple II
$end
$info=kungfut,kungfuta,
$bio
Kung-Fu Taikun (c) 1984 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Kung Fu Big Boy'.
$end
$info=kurikint,kurikina,kurikinu,kurikinj,
$bio
Kuri Kinton (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B42
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Honor League Gold Association'. Note that there is a Japanese dish called 'kuri-kinton' which is mashed sweet potatoes and chestnuts.
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- UPDATES -
The prototype version has :
* Difficulty very unoptimized.
* DIPSWs invincibility and slow motion.
* No end credits.
* No water in level 2/3, only brown garbage instead.
* Some other minor things (graphic glitches vs. bosses, bad-oriented continue screen, etc).
* The green carpet in level 2 isn't animated.
- STAFF -
Creators : Wolf Kato, Crusher Ishikawa, Yasuyuki Hiwatashi
A trio of supervillains unleashes an army of gross mutants on earth on order to start an alien invasion. Our only hope is the trio of superheroes known as the 'Ultimate Task Force'. Squash the evil mutants and put an end to the alien menace. Features excellent graphics & sound as well as plenty of moves to find!
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ultimate Task Force Dadandarn'.
This game is known outside of Japan as "Monster Maulers".
This game runs on a "Mystic Warriors" based hardware.
The Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn main theme song can be heard in the first fight of the game (see Updates section for more info). The white text at the bottom of the screen at the beginning of the first fight tells the name of the song and singer. The name of the song is "Tatakae! Dadandarn" ("Fight! Dadandarn") - Sung by Shimon Masato.
Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn reflects a Japanese tradition of TV series featuring teams of brightly-suited martial artists called Super Sentai, 'sentai' meaning 'task force' or 'squad'. The titles usually follow the formula : two kanji + 'sentai' + silly 'Engrish', which Dadandarn follows to the letter. The best known of these series in the West is 'Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuuranger', which was made into the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn - KICA-7627) on 01/01/1994.
- UPDATES -
Differences between "Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn" and "Monster Maulers" :
*The "Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn" main theme song can be heard in the Japanese version only.
*The 'episode' titles shown before each fight are vocally announced in the Japanese version only.
* Eagle's nationality is unknown in Dadandarn, while he is an American in "Monster Maulers".
Cast : A. Nakashima, H. Tanigawa, A. Takahashi, M. Chida, Monapaseri, D. Mastushima, M. Aoyama, Honkytonk Theater
Singer : Shimon Masato
Director : Kengo
Produce : Masa33
$end
$info=ktiger,
$bio
Kyukyoku Tiger (c) 10/1987 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-011
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ultimate Tiger'.
Licensed to Taito.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M. Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
This game is known outside Japan as "Twin Cobra".
- UPDATES -
Difference between "Twin Cobra" and Kyukyoku Tiger :
* T.C. supports two simultaneous players.
* K.T. supports two players, but only one at a time.
* For this reason, it also supports Table Top cabinets.
* T.C. stores 3 characters for high scores.
* K.T. stores 6 characters for high scores.
* T.C. heroes are Red and Blue for player 1 and 2 respectively.
* K.T. heroes are grey for both players.
*T.C. dead remains of ground tanks are circular.
* K.T. dead remains of ground tanks always vary in shape.
* T.C. continues new hero and continued game at current position.
* K.T. continues new hero and continued game at predefined positions. After dying and your new hero appears, if you do not travel more than your helicopter length forward, you are penalised and moved back further when your next hero appears.
* K.T. Due to this difference in continue sequence, Kyukyoku Tiger is MUCH harder, challenging and nearly impossible to complete !
- SERIES -
1. Kyukyoku Tiger (1987)
2. Kyukyoku Tiger II (1995)
3. Kyukyoku Tiger II Plus (1997, Sega Saturn)
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Sharp X68000
$end
$info=ktiger2,
$bio
Kyukyoku Tiger II (c) 11/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E15
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ultimate Tiger II'.
Produced by Takumi corporation for Taito.
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Kyukyoku Tiger (1987)
2. Kyukyoku Tiger II (1995)
3. Kyukyoku Tiger II Plus (1997, Sega Saturn)
$end
$info=kyukaidk,kyukaido,
$bio
Kyuukai Douchuuki (c) 05/1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Baseball World Travel Journal'.
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Characters from "Yokai Douchuuki" appear in this game.
$end
$info=labyrunr,labyrunk,
$bio
Labyrinth Runner (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX771
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Trick Trap - 1771".
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
- STAFF -
Chief programmer : K. Takabayashi
Programmers : Masaya. M, T. Kondo
Charactor designers : Dr. Hide, N. Ishii
Sound editor : J. Kaneda
Producer : S. Idaka
$end
$info=ladybug,ladybugb,ladybugg,
$bio
Lady Bug (c) 10/1981 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg was made in 1983 by TAI on the "Galaxian" hardware.
* Aternative Gameplay : Press Shoot, Left, Right, Shoot on the titlescreen before inserting coins. If done correctly, a small character will appear. On the next play, you will play on different stage layout.
This game shares the same music with "Zero Zone", another Comad game.
$end
$info=laser,
$bio
Laser (c) 1980.
- UPDATES -
Unlike Space Laser :
* The ships moving horizontally across the screen are not always solid but flash on and off.
* This game is one or two player.
* Was designed for a cocktail cabinet.
$end
$info=lghost,
$bio
Laser Ghost (c) 1991 Sega.
A machine gun game where up to three players blast away at ghosts.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 18 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Formula : G.S.M. Sega 5 - PCCB-00059) on 21/04/1991.
$end
$info=lasso,
$bio
Lasso (c) 1982 SNK.
Game ID : 'WM'
$end
$info=lastbld2,
$bio
The Last Blade 2 (c) 11/1998 SNK.
Game ID : 0243
Much-acclaimed swordplay fighter with 16 selectable characters and one end boss. Another SNK triumph!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Bakumatsu Roman Dai Ni Maku - Gekka no Kenshi : Tsuki ni Saku Hana, Chiri Yuku Hana" (translates from Japanese as 'Bakumatsu Romance Episode II - Swordsman in the Moonlight : The Flower That Blossoms In The Moon, The Flower That Turns To Dust').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Kojiroh Sanada is a homage to an ancient Chinese legend about a girl disguising herself as her father (the same story was also used in the Disney movie Mulan).
Lee Rekka is a homage to the Cantonese hero, Wong Fei Hung.
Akari and Juzoh are the comedic relief characters in the Gekka series : If Akari is fighting someone other than Juzoh, Juzoh can be seen next to the elephant. If Akari is fighting Juzoh, Akari's three friends (Hijiri Nanase, Aoi Yahata and Shizuka Kujou) can be seen next to the elephant. If Juzoh is fighting someone other than Akari, Akari can be seen with her friends.
- UPDATES -
In the original (Japanese) version of Last Blade 2, each of the three modes is described by one kanji : Chikara (red), Waza (blue) and Kiwame (green). Chikara means 'strength', Waza 'skill' and Kiwame 'extreme'.
These three modes were made into 'Power', 'Speed' and 'EX', respectively, for their English release.
However, one case where the modes were literally translated remain.
If you look at the English 'How To Play' intro in Last Blade 2, you will see 'Strength and Skill' where they should have said 'Power and Speed'.
A slight mistake in the English renaming, or a tribute to the Japanese and therefore correct, names.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Kaede From Last Blade : Highlight Kaede at the character selection screen, then press C(x9), B, C(x4). You must input the correct button sequence in LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS! - A sound will confirm correct code entry.
* Play As Kouryu : Highlight Kaede and press C(x10), B(x5) and C(x5). You must input the correct button sequence in LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS!
* Hagure Hitogata Appearance : Highlight Akari at the character selection screen, then press C(x8), B(x9), C(x4). You must input the correct button sequence in LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS! - A sound will confirm correct code entry.
* Naoe Kotetsu Appearance : Highlight Shigen at the character selection screen, then press C(x5), B(x10), C(x2). You must input the correct button sequence in LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS! - A sound will confirm correct code entry.
* Time Attack Mode : Insert a coin, hold A+B+C+D and press Start.
* Unlock EX Mode : At the mode selection screen, highlight Speed and press C(x6), highlight Power and press B(x3), highlight Speed and press C(x4). You must input the correct button sequence in LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS!
* Contest? : If you finish the game in one credit, a password is given to you (The Password is 'Elephant'). This password can be entered in the official LB2 Internet page. This contest was available between 11/1998 and 04/1999.
- SERIES -
1. The Last Blade (1997)
2. The Last Blade 2 (1998)
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors :
Hyo Amano : Akio Ohtsuka
Genbu no Okina : Shigehumi Nakai
Akari Ichijou : Mayuko Omimura
Kaede : Suizu Kouji
Shinnosuke Kagami : Makoto Awane
Juzoh Kanzaki : Taison Ohya
Lee Rekka : Jun Hashimoto
Moriya Minakata : Jun Hashimoto
Mukuro : Monster Maetsuka
Shigen Naoe : Enma Itou
Kojiroh Sanada : Satomi Nakatani
Setsuna : Takaya Yamauchi
Hibiki Takane : Kyouko Hikami
Keiichiro Washizuka : Katsuyuki Konishi
Yuki : Hazuki Nishikawa
Zantetsu : Ohtomo Ryuzaburo
Kouryu : Kouji Ishii
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1999)
Sega Dreamcast (2001)
$end
$info=lastblad,lastblda,
$bio
The Last Blade (c) 11/1997 SNK.
Game ID : 0234
Japanese weapons-based fighter featuring beautiful artwork and sound. Twelve selectable characters and two end bosses.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Bakumatsu Roman - Gekka no Kenshi" (translates from Japanese as 'Bakumatsu Romance - Swordsman In The Moonlight').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Parts of Gekka no Kenshi was based off of the manga 'Rurouni Kenshin'.
The Bakumatsu period of Japan (1860-1899) represents the opening of Japanese ports to foreigners. The Last Blade is set during this time period and you can see Europeans in some backgrounds, as well as some European dress influences on some characters.
This game has a lot to do with Japanese religion. In what little understanding of Japanese culture, there are four gods in Japanese mythology : Seiryuu (blue dragon), Suzaku (red phoenix), Byakko (white tiger) and Genbu. Each god is associated with a direction : Byakko with west, Seiryuu with east, Genbu with north and Suzaku in the south. The four gods also seem to be portrayed in an identical manner : Suzaku is often seen as a renegade of sorts, Genbu is often wise, Byakko seems to be strong and Seiryuu seems to be the role of the protagonist. To this end, the four characters that are avatars to these gods in Gekka no Kenshi (Kaede, Okina, Shigen and Kagami) seem to fit the gods themselves to a tee (Kaede to Seiryuu, Okina to Genbu, Shigen to Byakko and Kagami to Suzaku). However, there may be one (unintentional) reference to the entire fighting game itself. These four characters may very well represent the four popular styles of characters found in nearly fighting game :
Kaede is a Shotokan-style character. This type of character, of course, is the earliest type of fighting game character (as early fighting games always had the protagonist be proficient in some form of karate). However, ever since the release of "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior", a Shoto-character refers to a character with similar moves to that of Ryu and Ken from that game, or more specifically, a character with a projectile and a built upper. Kaede fits this property well : his Ittou Hayate is a projectile (much like Ryu's Hadou Ken) and his Ittou Kuuga is a built upper (like Ken's Shoryuu Ken). Of course, Kaede may also be a nod to that of SNK's first fighting game protagonist (Terry Bogard) as well : his Kasshin Fukuryuu super is in the style of Terry's Power Geyser. To this day, many fighting game characters are known as Shoto characters - their simplicity can't be beat.
Shigen is a large character. Large characters come generally in two flavors : the power character and the grappler (Shigen himself is a mix of both). Power characters generally don't move much but deal lots of damage per hit. Grapplers are those whose special moves are mainly throws. These characters tend to last longer because of their size, but have a weakness that they have either short range or are slow (or, in the case of some characters, overly complicated moves).
Okina may be described as a turtler. This may seem like an inside joke (Okina, in his profile, refers to his family as a bunch of turtles), but it sometimes make sense.
Jokes aside, turtlers are not exactly a type of character, but a type of player. That is, a turtler is a player who tend to block attacks a lot.
Charge characters (ie. those whose repetoire of moves are mainly charge moves) generally fall into this category, as it is often that they need to remain in a blocking position in order to get their charges and counterattack.
Over the years, there have been many incentives to stray away from this style (as well as derivatives thereof, such as ticking), such as guard breaks, overheads, low attacks, shorter charges and unblockable moves.
Granted, the turtler is not as big as a factor as it used to be (the most popular character in "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" was Guile because of his turtling and ticking abilities), but Okina's reference to turtles remains.
Kagami, of course, continues SNK's tradition of making cheap-ass characters for final bosses.
Akari and Juzoh are the comedic relief characters in the Gekka series : Juzoh is seen in Akari's stage if Akari is fighting (and obviously, if Akari is not fighting Juzoh). Likewise, Akari can be seen in Juzoh's stage if Juzoh is fighting (and if Juzoh isn't fighting against Akari).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Musashi : At the character selection screen, press C(x6), B(x3) and C(x4). You must input the correct button sequence in LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS!
* Time Attack Mode : Insert a coin, hold A+B+C+D and press Start.
* Alternate Costume Colors : Press Start when selecting a fighter at the character selection screen.
- SERIES -
1. The Last Blade (1997)
2. The Last Blade 2 (1998)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : H. Matsumoto
Producer : Akira G.
Director : Kim-Ken, Wakama2, Swery 65%
* Front Designers :
Kaede : Tony Oki, Sumicho, Y. Kashiba, Okame Kiyoshi
Tool staff : K. Miyazaki, M. Hashimoto, O. Daimon, T. Kanehiro, K. Hamamoto
Adjusters : K. Asai, Game King, M-Panic!
Programmers : Yuritaro, Hiropon-MK2, Naoyan
* Demo Section :
Direction : Swery 100%
Graphics : Wadamo
Programming : Naoyan
* Voice Actors :
Musashi Akatsuki : Franky Nakamura
Hyo Amano : Akio Ohtsuka
Genbu no Okina : Shigehumi Nakai
Akari Ichijou : Mayuko Omimura
Kaede : Suizu Kouji
Shinnosuke Kagami : Makoto Awane
Juzoh Kanzaki : Taison Ohya
Lee Rekka : Jun Hashimoto
Moriya Minakata : Jun Hashimoto
Shigen Naoe : Enma Itou
Shikyoh : Monster Maetsuka
Keiichiro Washizuka : Katsuyuki Konishi
Yuki : Hazuki Nishikawa
Zantetsu : Ohtomo Ryuzaburo
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1998)
Sony PlayStation (1999)
$end
$info=lastday,lastdaya,
$bio
The Last Day (c) 1990 Dooyong.
- STAFF -
Directed by : J. S. Hong
Main software : J. H. Park, H. S. Ryou, D. C. Jeong
Hardware designer : C. D. Kim
PCB artwork : S. W. Lee
Character designer : M. R. Oh
Animation designer : M. S. Lee
Background designer : S. G. Kang, K. H. Choi, I. S. Yi, H. C. Sin
Music : I. G. Kang
Sound effects : S. H. Lee
Music software : Y. C. No
$end
$info=lastduel,lstduela,lstduelb,
$bio
Last Duel - Inter Planet War 2012 (c) 07/1988 Capcom.
- STAFF -
Character designers : Donarudo Chiyo, Travail Kuniko, Tanado Oyu, Chakkari Minoru, Kuntakinte Ito, Hyper Kaz, Pradox Koichi
Music and sound : Tamayo Kawamoto (Golden Tamayo)
Programmers : Popo Yumiko, Yuzoh
Planning : Moomin Hiroyuki
Director : Piston Takashi
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
$end
$info=lastfort,lastfero,
$bio
Last Fortress - Paitoride (c) 1994 Metro.
Game ID : VG420
Solitaire mahjong game.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Tile Fortress'.
- SERIES -
1. Last Fortress - Paitoride (1994)
2. Paitoride II - Adauchi Gaiden (1994)
3. Dai Paitoride (1996)
$end
$info=lastmisn,lastmsno,lastmsnj,
$bio
Last Mission (c) 10/1986 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Game programmers used a Millennium 95085 Microsystem Emulator to program this game.
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Akira Sakuma
Advice : Yuji Gonod
Character designers : Harumi Nomura, Atsushi Kushima, Shinji Noda, Kouji Akibayashi, Super, Tak
Music composers : Yukihiko Kitahara, Michiya Hirasawa, A2usa Hara
Sound programmers : Tatsuo Yamaguchi
* Software :
System designer / Game programmer : Akira Sakuma
Assistant : Satoshi Imamura
Security CPU control : Tsuyoshi Hitazawa
* Hardware :
Prototype designer : Kenji Nishikawa
Engineers : Tomotaka Osada, Kenichi Fujimoto
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=lresort,
$bio
Last Resort (c) 03/1992 SNK.
Game ID : 0024
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Garou Densetsu, Last Resort - PCCB-00087) on 21/05/1992.
This game is known in Japan as "Kyuukyoku no Striker" (translates from Japanese as 'Final Striker').
- SERIES -
Planner : K. Kizaki
Programmers : H. Ikeda, E. Ogura, K. Kihara, T. Katayanagi
Graphic designers : T. Toshima, May-Kobayashi, A. Suzuki, Ichikawa
Music composer : Takaro. N
Sound programmer : A. Inoue
Voice : Cheer Girl
$end
$info=lazercmd,
$bio
Lazer Command (c) 10/1976 Meadows Games.
$end
$info=lbowling,
$bio
League Bowling (c) 12/1990 SNK.
Game ID : 0019
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Nadia from Secret of Blue Water make a cameo in this game. She appears on the background (e.g : when you choose your hand, left or right, at the begin).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=ledstorm,
$bio
Led Storm (c) 1988 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
LED stand for 'Lazer Enhanced Destruction'.
This game is also known as "Mad Gear".
- STAFF -
Plan : Piston Takashi, Tomoshi Sadamoto
Game designer : Tomoshi Sadamoto
Programmers : N. Kaneko, Akikoro, Ken.Ken, Maekawa
Character designer : K. Ashenden
Art : Puttun. midori, Inu, Innocent Saicho
Sound : Ogeretsukun
Hard : Masayan
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
$end
$info=fitegolf,fitegol2,
$bio
Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf (c) 05/1988 SNK.
Game ID : 'GU'
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Country Club".
Note : Born on december 1, 1939 at Dallas, Lee B. Trevino is one of the legends of the golf world.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Legend of Hero Tonma - PCCB-00004) on 21/09/1989.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : GEEO
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1991)
$end
$info=lkage,lkageb,lkageb2,lkageb3,
$bio
The Legend of Kage (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A54
At the end of the Edo Period (late 19th century) in Japan, a Corps formed by the evils, which had come back to life from the Devil's World, was terrifying people all over the country. One day the princess 'Kiri', a daughter of the lord, was kidnapped by the Corps. In order to save her from them, a number of militia were sent to the Corps' Headquarters, but none of them ever returned. Then one young man headed for the Corps' Headquarters to save the princess. His name 'Kage', a ninja from Iga Village.
- STAFF -
Music by : Hisayoshi Ogura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
MSX
$end
$info=lomakai,
$bio
Legend of Makai (c) 10/1988 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Makai Densetsu".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-Z system hardware.
- STAFF -
Sound composers : Shizuyoshi Okamura, K (Tecchan)
$end
$info=silkroad,
$bio
The Legend of Silkroad (c) 1999 Unico Electronics.
Game ID : SR2001A
Chinese heroes attempt to rid the Orient of the evil mystical warlord and his enemies.
- STAFF -
Game planner : Jong-yong Na
Character designers : Gi-seon Lee, Gi-hong Kim, Sung-oK Moon
Map designers : Jong-yong Na
Effect designers : Jong-yong Na, Woo-jin Park
Main programmer : Eun-joong Koo
Assistant programmer : Chul-Joong Kwack
Music composer : Dae-yong Kweon
Hardware designer : Jeong-ok Chun
Director : Eun-joong Koo
$end
$info=legendos,
$bio
Legend of Success Joe (c) 07/1991 Wave / SNK.
Game ID : 0029
Beat-'em-up/boxing game with a Rocky-like storyline.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
This game is known in Japan as "Ashita no Joe Densetsu" (translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Tomorrow's Joe').
This game is based on the classic manga/anime series Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow's Joe). The manga ran from 1968 to 1973 in Shonen Magazine.
- SERIES -
1. Ashita no Joe (1990)
2. Legend of Success Joe (1991)
- STAFF -
Original author : Asao Takamori
Original picture : Tetsuya Chiba
Chief programmer : Hirofumi Sakaue
Assistance programmer : Takashi Iehara
Chief character designer : Koji Tomoto
Assistance designer : Kenichiro Matsumoto
Total producer : Teruo Ohira
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Ashita no Joe Boxing")
$end
$info=lwings,lwings2,
$bio
Legendary Wings (c) 11/1986 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ares No Tsubasa - The Legendary Soldiers".
This game runs on the "Section Z" hardware.
- UPDATES -
In Legendary Wings (Set 1), the main characters are replaced by men instead of women in "Ares No Tsubasa" and Legendary Wings (Set 2).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* On each level, a trio of statues arranged in a triangular pattern will appear about three-quarters of the way through. Bomb them until one of them reveals a passageway (you'll have to bomb them all; it's not the same one every time), and fly into it. You'll now be in a cave, free to fly along and collect treasure chests worth 200 points apiece. When you're in the cave, though, don't shoot - if you fire and hit a treasure chest it's destroyed, and some of the cavern walls release enemies when shot.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Tamayo Kawamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
$end
$info=legion,legiono,
$bio
Legion (c) 1987 Nichibutsu.
- UPDATES -
* 1.05
* 2.03
$end
$info=legionna,legionnu,
$bio
Legionnaire (c) 1992 TAD.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek for American distribution.
$end
$info=lemmings,
$bio
Lemmings (c) 1991 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This prototype arcade version is a port from an orginal computer game released in 1990 on the Commodore Amiga (and was later ported to Atari ST, and then even later for others computers and consoles).
- SERIES -
1. Lemmings (1990, Commodore Amiga)
2. Oh No! More Lemmings (1991, Commodore Amiga)
3. Lemmings 2 - The Tribes (1993, Commodore Amiga)
4. The Lemmings Chronicles (1994, IBM PC-DOS)
$end
$info=leprechn,leprechp,
$bio
Leprechaun (c) 1982 Tong Electronic.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Pacific Polytechnical for manufacture and distribution.
This game is also known as "Pot of Gold".
$end
$info=crshrace,crshrac2,
$bio
Lethal Crash Race (c) 1993 Video System.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Mc O'River for US and Canada manufacture and distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Bakuretsu Crash Race" (translates from Japanese as 'Exploding Crash Race').
$end
$info=lethalen,lethalej,
$bio
Lethal Enforcers (c) 1992 Konami.
Game ID : GX191
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusement Sounds '93 Summer - KICA-7616, 7617) on 21/08/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Lethal Enforcers (1992)
2. Lethal Enforcers II - Gun Fighters (1994)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
$end
$info=le2,le2u,le2j,
$bio
Lethal Enforcers II - Gun Fighters (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX312
Western style shooting game featuring digitised characters.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Lethal Enforcers (1992)
2. Lethal Enforcers II - Gun Fighters (1994)
- STAFF -
Y. Hatano, J. Narita, S. Johnson, T. Wada, T. Sekito, Yuichi Sakakura, Masahiro Ueno, Norio Takemoto, A. Nonami, H. Matsuura, T. Murayama, T. Maki, Toshiyuki Kakuta
Cast : Angela Wolf, Bill Lenkowski, Bonnie Geils, Dan Monaghan, Debbie Puglia, George Limonez, Jennifer Lenarz, John Malek, Josie Nawrot, Juan Venecia, Jun Narita, Kathie McCarthy, Kay Wolf Jones, Kevin O'Donohue, Laura Fanella, Linda Nelson, Mark Porwit, Marlyse Cohen, Masahiro Ueno, Matt Chang, Meg Benes, Michael Blaustein, Michael Koziol, Michael Rudowicz, Michael Smith, Mike Gallo, Mike Rubin, Morlot Williams, Norio Takemoto, Patrick Kamka, Randy Severin, Renee Henry, Rich Wisniewski, Richard Rush, Rudy Rivera, Steve Bolf, Steve Jackson, Steve Johnson, Tetsuya Wada, Tina Ferguson, Xyla Gatilao, Yoshi Hatano
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive
Sega Mega-CD
$end
$info=lethalj,
$bio
Lethal Justice (c) 1996 The Game Room.
- TRIVIA -
An homage for 'Landerland Coin-op Laundry' appears in a level.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Kyle Hodgetts
$end
$info=lethalth,
$bio
Lethal Thunder (c) 1991 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Thunder Blaster".
This game runs on the Irem M-92 system hardware.
$end
$info=levers,
$bio
Levers (c) 06/1983 Rock-ola.
$end
$info=liblrabl,
$bio
Libble Rabble (c) 12/1983 Namco.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Turn off the service mode switch and turn it on again quickly to remain on the monitor test grid.
3) Enter the following sequence using the right joystick : Up(x9), Right(x2), Down(x9), Left(x2). '(c) 1983 NAMCO LTD.' will appear on the screen.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Toru Iwatani
Music by : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1993)
$end
$info=liberate,liberatb,
$bio
Liberation (c) 1984 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Dual Assault".
A bootleg of this game was produced under the same name in 1985 by Life System Seoul.
- STAFF -
I. Fushiki, D. Kohama, Y. Ohba, K. Nishikawa
$end
$info=liberatr,liberat2,
$bio
Liberator (c) 11/1982 Atari.
Game ID : 136012
- TRIVIA -
Liberator features the character Commander Martin Champion of the Atari Force mini-comic books. This limited series was made by DC Comics for Atari and was packaged with certain science-fiction themed games for the Atari 2600 console, including "Star Raiders" and "Defender". The mini-comics spinned off into a full size Atari Force comic series and the Star Raiders graphic novel.
Approximately 760 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dennis Harper
- PORTS -
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=lifefrce,lifefrcj,
$bio
Lifeforce (c) 10/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX587
- TRIVIA -
This game is known as "Salamander" in Japan, but it was re-released one year later in Japan as "Lifeforce" (06/1987).
Apolon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Original Sound of Salamander - BY-5020) on 16/12/1986.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Salamander - Again : Konami Kukeiha Club - KICA-7601) on 25/05/1992.
Sony Music Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Salamnder Arcade Soundtrack - KOLA-030) on 09/04/2003.
- UPDATES -
Salamander, the original japanese release, was originally a spin-off of "Gradius", but with a simplified power-up system and overhead stages.
Lifeforce, the US release, is just like the Japanese original only with slighty different color palettes.
Lifeforce, the Japanese re-release, has more organic looking graphics and adopts the "Gradius" power-up system.
Video graphic designers : Jun Sakurai, Miki Yoshikata, Ikuko Bando
Sound editors : Yoshiaki Hatano, Miki Higashino
Engineer : Yasushi Furukawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
$end
$info=lightbr,
$bio
Lightbringer (c) 02/1994 Taito.
Game ID : D69
Four mythical heroes traverse dungeons and castles to find and defeat the source of evil corruptive power that is threatening their land. Gameplay is refereshingly less linear than most beat-'em-ups.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Dungeon Magic".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Lightbringer - PCCB-00154) on 20/05/1994.
- STAFF -
Project leader : Keppel Maekawa
Game designers : Keppel Maekawa, Turtle Mizukami, Mucha
Character bit works : Kawamoyan, Makenjy, Zyjy-30, Akiyoshi Takada, Bibiko, Mari Fukusaki (Fire Fukusaki), Mochi Mochi Natsuko, Shigeki Yamamoto
All music and sound effects : Nakayama Jyotohei (Zuntata)
Music sound effects director : Hisayoshi Ogura (Zuntata)
Instructions : Naoto Hashizume
Image illustration : Kouichirou Yonemura
Hardware works : Hironobu Suzuki, Katumi Kaneoka
$end
$info=lgtnfght,
$bio
Lightning Fighters (c) 05/1990 Konami.
Game ID : GX939
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Trigon".
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.2 - KICA-1016) on 21/08/1990.
- STAFF -
Programmers : H. Tsujimoto, H. Okazaki, Tadasu Kitae
Graphic designers : Kuniaki Kakuwa, Y. Noguchi, M. Inafuku
Sound editors : K. Matsubara, K. Yamane
Engineers : M. Idaka, H. Matsuura
Title designers : M. Yoshihashi, H. Matsuda
$end
$info=loffire,
$bio
Line of Fire (c) 1990 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "After Burner" hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Hyper Drive : G.S.M. Sega 4 - PCCB-00035) on 21/07/1990.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
Commodore C64 (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
$end
$info=liquidk,liquidku,
$bio
Liquid Kids (c) 09/1990 Taito.
Game ID : C49 (F2-System No. 7)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Mizubaku Adventure".
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
Hipopo, the main character, appears in "Bubble Symphony" as a special character and in "Bubble Memories" as a giant bonus item. One of the secret rooms is built in the image of Tiki, the kiwi from "The New Zealand Story".
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Teddy Bear Cheat : In the demo mode during the attract mode, press 20 times the bubble button and a cute picture of a bear will appear in the left bottom of the screen.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1992)
$end
$info=ltcasino,
$bio
Little Casino (c) 1982 Digital Control.
- SERIES -
1. Little Casino (1982)
2. Little Casino 2 (1984)
$end
$info=ltcasin2,
$bio
Little Casino 2 (c) 1984 Digital Control.
- SERIES -
1. Little Casino (1982)
2. Little Casino 2 (1984)
$end
$info=lizwiz,
$bio
Lizard Wizard (c) 11/1985 Techstar.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Sunn.
$end
$info=lnc,
$bio
Lock'n'Chase (c) 04/1981 Data East.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1982)
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=lockload,
$bio
Locked 'n Loaded (c) 1994 Data East.
Game ID : MBM
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Dunk Dream, Gun Hard - PCCB-00173) on 20/01/1995.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO)
$end
$info=locomotn,
$bio
Loco-Motion (c) 03/1982 Konami.
Game ID : GX359
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (04/1982).
This game is also known as "Guttang Gottong".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1983)
$end
$info=ldrun,ldruna,
$bio
Lode Runner (c) 07/1984 Broderbund.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Irem for manufacture and production.
Originally released in 1983 by Broderbund Software for the Commodore C64 computer.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
The Bungeling Empire, made famous in the Lode Runner series, is also the antagonist in "Vs. Raid On Bungeling Bay". Both games were developed by Broderbund Software.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Lode Runner (1984)
2. Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (1985)
3. Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu (1985)
4. Lode Runner - Teikoku Karano Dasshutsu (1986)
5. Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (2000)
$end
$info=ldrun3,
$bio
Lode Runner III - Golden Labyrinth (c) 11/1985 Broderbund.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu".
Licensed to Irem for manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Lode Runner (1984)
2. Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (1985)
3. Lode Runner - Golden Labyrinth (1985)
4. Lode Runner - Teikoku Karano Dasshutsu (1986)
5. Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (2000)
$end
$info=ldrun3jp,
$bio
Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu (c) 11/1985 Broderbund.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Resurrection of the Demon'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Lode Runner - Golden Labyrinth".
Licensed to Irem for manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Lode Runner (1984)
2. Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (1985)
3. Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu (1985)
4. Lode Runner - Teikoku Karano Dasshutsu (1986)
5. Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (2000)
$end
$info=ldrun4,
$bio
Lode Runner - Teikoku Kara no Dasshutsu (c) 11/1986 Broderbund.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Escape From the Empire'.
Licensed to Irem for manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Lode Runner (1984)
2. Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (1985)
3. Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu (1985)
4. Lode Runner - Teikoku Karano Dasshutsu (1986)
5. Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (2000)
$end
$info=ldrun2,
$bio
Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (c) 02/1985 Broderbund.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Irem for manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Lode Runner (1984)
2. Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (1985)
3. Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu (1985)
4. Lode Runner - Teikoku Karano Dasshutsu (1986)
5. Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (2000)
$end
$info=loderndf,loderdfa,
$bio
Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (c) 2000 Psikyo.
- TRIVIA -
Most of the PCB's were updated to 'Ver. B' at the factory, so the 'Ver. A' is very rare.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Maintenance Code : In test mode enter this code...
5-0-8-2-0 : Some nice features appear include stages select, obj test, ect... and a complete Map editor!!
- SERIES -
1. Lode Runner (1984)
2. Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (1985)
3. Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu (1985)
4. Lode Runner - Teikoku Karano Dasshutsu (1986)
5. Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (2000)
$end
$info=logger,
$bio
Logger (c) 1982 Century Electronics.
$end
$info=logicpro,
$bio
Logic Pro (c) 10/1996 Deniam.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Germany as "Croquis".
This game runs on the Deniam-16b hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Logic Pro (1996)
2. Logic Pro 2 (1997)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Jun-Young Kim, Kwanny
Graphic designers : Sang-Won Lee, Bong-Gun Shin
H/W Manager : Min-Hong Park
Musician : Coo-Hee Kwon
Radio performers : Jin-Phil Kim, Hyun-Jung Um, Min-Sung Kim
Planner : Jun-Young Kim
Director : Sang-Chul Lee
$end
$info=logicpr2,
$bio
Logic Pro 2 (c) 06/1997 Deniam.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Deniam-16c hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Logic Pro (1996)
2. Logic Pro 2 (1997)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Jungyul Kim
Game designer : Bonggun Shin
Lead Programmer : Kwanhee Seo
Senior Programmers : Kwanny, KhanW, Sopepos
Tool programmers : Kwanny, Hermit, Sopepos
Sound Programmer : Kwanny
Art director / Illustrations : Bonggun Shin
Graphic designers : Bonggun Shin, Haejin Kim, Sangwon Lee
3D graphic artwork : Haejin Kim
C.G advisor : Seunghoon Park, Deesis
Music : Baeheon Kim
Sound designers : Baeheon Kim, Kwanhee Seo
Voices : Sevngho Cha, Hyunjung Jang, Piljin Kim, Keiko Ishizaka
Voice editer : Baeheon Kim
Game quality supervisor : Junyoung Kim
Puzzle makers : Sangwon Lee, Haejin Kim, Donghun Park, Gioh Hong
H/W PCB design : Myungsoo Ryu
H/W design supervisors : Sangcheul Lee, Junyoung Kim
H/W part : Bumsuk Kim, Jincheul Kim, Changwan Park, Hyoungkyu Choi, Heeyoung Kwak
Management : Songcheul Lee
$end
$info=looper,
$bio
Looper (c) 1982 Orca.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Changes".
$end
$info=looping,loopinga,
$bio
Looping (c) 04/1982 Video Games GMBH.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Venture Line for US manufacture and distribution.
Video Games GMBH (located in the town of Lich in Germany) started as an unauthorized bootleg manufacturer (i.e. : "Space Attack" (1978)). When the European countries changed their laws to protect the original creators, they started to develop their own arcade games. However, only two original games from Video Games GMBH are known to exist : "Super Tank" (1981) and Looping (1982).
- SERIES -
1. Looping (1982)
2. Sky Bumper (1982)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
$end
$info=lordgun,
$bio
Lord of Gun (c) 1994 IGS.
$end
$info=lordofk,
$bio
The Lord Of King (c) 11/1989 Jaleco.
An evil wizard is causing terror in a faraway land. Only you, a brave legendary warrior has the strength and courage to face him and his powerful demons in order to restore peace. Features colourful graphics, a cool soundtrack and excellent 'hack & slash' action. Fans of fantasy action games will love it! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "The Astyanax".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
Stern has introduced its first conversion kit with the release of Lost Tomb.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dan Lee
$end
$info=lostwrld,
$bio
Lost Worlds (c) 07/1988 Capcom.
In the future, a powerful enemy force has seized an inhabited planet now known as the Dust World and it is up to two unknown soldiers to try to obliterate the invaders and restore their planet's former name : 'Earth'. Features excellent graphics with awesome enemy designs, LOTS of weapons to buy and a solid challenge!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick, a spinner and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Forgotten Worlds".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Lost Worlds is NOT the sequel to "Black Tiger" but he shares several similitudes with it : In both games the player must fight dragons, collect 'ZENNY' money and buy weapons and armour in shops. Also, both games have intros depicting dragons attacking cities.
The first player character, Unknown Soldier, appears as an assist character in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes". The second player character would appear in "Final Fight" as an enemy member of Mad Gear. He was then called 'Two P' (for 2P, 'player 2').
Visual designers : R. Iwaida, H. Kuwabara, Y. Mizusimanzo, M. Kubota, Turner, Shigemaru, S. Ino, Z. Bouya, Mahaho Tejima
Music & Sound effects by : Etsuo Ishii (141)
Industrial designer : Y. Chuma
Mechanical designers : H. Igarashi, TerraTaro., S. Sasaki, H. Inoue
Electrical designers : 036, D. Nakamura, K. Minami
Manual designer : Y. Tanabe
$end
$info=lunarbat,lunarba1,
$bio
Lunar Battle (c) 1982 Atari.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a prototype version of "Gravitar".
- UPDATES -
Here is the list of differences with the final version :
* There are ONLY 2 Solar Systems (three in "Gravitar").
* Different Planet, Bunker and Fuel Cell icons.
* Different bunkers' and planets' shapes.
* No planet animations.
* Stronger and more intense Gravity (Gameplay is much harder).
* Some sounds are different during the game.
* There is an additional 'Low on Fuel' warning if the fuel level drops below 2000 fuel units that is not present in "Gravitar".
* Rammer ships are present in the south planet of the second solar system - Not in "Gravitar".
$end
$info=llander,llander1,
$bio
Lunar Lander (c) 08/1979 Atari.
Game ID : 0345xx
- TRIVIA -
Atari's first vector game. Lunar Lander was inspired by "Moonlander", which was written by Jack Burness in 1973 as a demo for the DEC GT40 vector graphics terminal (based on a PDP-11/05 CPU). This game used a light pen to control thrust and rotation. If you landed at exactly the right spot, a McDonalds appeared. The astronaut would come out, walk over to the McDonalds and order a Big Mac to go, walk back and take off again. If you crashed ON the McDonalds, it would print out 'You clod! You've destroyed the only McDonald's on the Moon!' After a short run of Lunar Lander machines were manufactured, production was shifted over to Asteroids and the first few hundred Asteroids machines were housed in Lunar Lander cabinets. Atari donated a gold edition version of the coin-operated video game to the Discovery Center of Science & Technology in Syracuse, New York. Approximately 4830 units were produced.
A Lunar Lander units appears in the 1984 movie 'The Philadelphia Experiment'.
- STAFF -
Original design by Jack Burness.
Programmed by Rich Moore.
Vector generator display system by Howard Delman.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
Microtan 65
VTech Laser-VZ
$end
$info=lrescue,
$bio
Lunar Rescue (c) 02/1980 Taito.
Game ID : LR
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Galaxy Rescue".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Destination Earth".
A Lunar Rescue unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
$end
$info=lupin3,
$bio
Lupin III (c) 04/1980 Taito.
Game ID : LP
- TRIVIA -
Based, sort of, on Lupin III, one of the most famous manga/anime series of all time. Lupin is a descendant of Arsene Lupin, a thief who was the main character of mystery novels written by Maurice LeBlanc. Monkey Punch (Katou Kazuhiko), Lupin III's creator, used the Lupin name without permission, and the estate of LeBlanc agreed not to raise too much of a fuss so long as Lupin III remained in Japan. This is why early US/European releases of Lupin titles changed his name to things like 'The Wolf' and 'Rupan'. The copyrights to the Arsene Lupin name have since passed into the public domain.
The Lupin III manga began in 1967, running in Manga Action. The first TV series began in 1971, and ran for 23 episodes. A second TV series began in 1977, and ran for 155 episodes. The first animated Lupin III movie (there had already been an old black-and-white live-action movie) was Lupin Vs. The Clones (more commonly known to US/European audiences as 'Mystery of Mamo') came out in 1978, and was followed in 1979 by the most famous animated version of Lupin, The Castle of Cagliostro. Footage from these two movies were used to make the laserdisc game Cliff Hanger. So Lupin was at the height of his popularity when this game was released.
$end
$info=m4,
$bio
M-4 (c) 11/1977 Midway.
Game ID : 626
$end
$info=m79amb,
$bio
M-79 Ambush (c) 07/1977 RamTek.
A Really Great Action Game! This is a shooting game where thanks, jeeps and motorcycles battle it out in front of the two cannons under U.N. observation. Bang! When the enemy is hit, an explosion sequence occurs complete with the sounds of gunfire, whistles and whines - the action goes on and on!
$end
$info=mach3,
$bio
M.A.C.H. 3 (c) 09/1983 Mylstar Electronics.
Game ID : GV-109
- TRIVIA -
M.A.C.H. stands for 'Military Air Command Hunter'.
Approximately 5,600 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Chris Brewer, Fred Darmstadt
Video graphics by : Jeff Lee
Video footage by : Clay Lacey
Sound by : David Thiel
Cabinet graphics by : Terry Doerzaph
$end
$info=mia,mia2,miaj,
$bio
M.I.A. - Missing in Action (c) 01/1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX808
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The Japanese version of this game runs on the Twin16 hardware, all outside Japan versions run on the "Super Contra" hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Green Beret (1985)
2. M.I.A. - Missing in Action (1989)
$end
$info=mvp,
$bio
M.V.P. (c) 1989 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
$end
$info=mace,
$bio
Mace - The Dark Age (c) 1996 Atari Games.
One-on-one 3-D fighting game. The best fighters from around a mediaeval type planet are gathered and dispatched on a quest to recover the mysterious Mace of Tanis from a dark magician called Asmodeus.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari Seattle hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Grendal : Starting in two-player mode, one player must have three wins. Then on your next match in the select screen go to the Executioner and hold down START+EVADE. Grendal will appear. Continue to hold down those buttons and press an attack button to select. Now you control the RAGE known as Grendal!
* Pojo Code : To be POJO, you must perform TARIA's execution in one-player mode (and then continuing) or in two-player mode. Then on your next match in the select screen, go to Taria and hold down START+EVADE. POJO will appear - press an attack button to select. Pojo will now unleash her awesome fighting prowess for you.
* Stage Codes : To unlock each secret, move to each character listed and press Start after each one, then go to your desired character and select as usual. All of these secrets are for two-player mode except for the Random A.I.
Battle in a Mini Golf Course (Koyasha, Mordos Kull, Takeshi)
Battle at Machu Pichu (Namira, Koyasha, Taria)
Battle in the Castle (Mordos Kull, Taria, Ragnar)
Battle in San Francisco Rush (Xiao Long, Al' Rashid, Koyasha)
Battle in Big Head Mode (Ragnar, Al' Rashid, Takeshi)
Battle in Micronaut Mode (Takeshi, Al' Rashid, Ragnar, Xiao Long)
Battle in Super Speed Grid Mode (Ichiro, Xiao Long, Koyasha)
Battle the Random A.I. (Hell Knight, Xiao Long, Dregan, Namira)
To select a particular stage in which to fight, go to the character's portrait in player select and press START four times. Then select your character as usual.
* Cool View For Mordos Kull's Execution : Do a Execution on Taria's Stage in the Water. You get to see an overview of the execution and the person's body will come flying towards you.
- STAFF -
Lead programmer : Bruce Rogers
Programmer : Roberto Rodriguez
Art Director : Matt Harvey
Character Models : Jeremy Mattson
Character Textures : Patrice Moriarity, Matt Harvey
Animators : Takeshi hasegawa, Steve Stacy
Backgrounds : Matt harvey, Bob Ingold
Support Programming : Steven Bennetts
Producer : Robert Daly
Associate Producer : Loren Bryant
Marketing Manager : Derryl Depriest
Audio : Richard Marriott
Technician : Dennis Nale
Game Design : Roberto Rodriguez, Loren Bryant
Lead Tester : Rob Reininger
Testers : Larry Cadelina, Jerry Cruz
Support Programmers : Dave Shepperd, Mike Albaugh, Mike Lynch, Todd Modjewski
Hardware Design : Steve Correll, Andrew Dyer, Ross Shaffer, Ray Macika, Chris Krubel, 3dfx Interactive
Hardware Support : Steve Norris, Don Thomas, Jeff Peters, Pat Cox, Scott Parrish
DCS2 Audio : Matt Booty, Ed Keenan
Additional Techinicians : Mark Hoendervoogt, Minh Nguyen, Pete Mokris
Mechanical Engineers : Pete Takaichi, Mark Gruber, Ralph Perez, Ted Valavanis, Tom Sedor, Chris Bobrowski
Cabinet Design : Matt Harvey, Nik Erlich, Jen Smith
Video Production : Greg Allen, Brent Englund
Executive Producer : Mark Stephen Pierce
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo 64 (1997)
$end
$info=machbrkr,
$bio
Mach Breakers - Numan Athletics 2 (c) 1995 Namco.
Futuristic Competitions sports game with seven selectable characters and fun challenge.
Mad Alien is kind of a combination of a shooter and a driving game. You drive a car equipped with a gun on a road. The landscape around you shows different settings (cities, country side, tunnels) and scrolls by from the top to the bottom of the screen. Your enemies (mad aliens) drive in front of you in a galaxian-like formation and you have to shoot them. Watch out for mad aliens leaving the group and turning back to attack your car.
- TRIVIA -
The Mad Alien machine had kind of a mini cabinet, which was rather uncommon for an arcade game. After the release of the dedicated Mad Alien machine, DECO made also a version of Mad Alien for their Cassette System.
$end
$info=madcrash,
$bio
Mad Crasher (c) 12/1984 SNK.
Game ID : A2005
- TRIVIA -
This is the first 3-D isometric game from SNK.
$end
$info=maddonna,maddonnb,
$bio
Mad Donna (c) 1995 Tuning.
In typical Tuning fashion, this is a rip-off of a "Pac-Man" type game where you win scrollable full screen hi-res pics of naked babes at the end of each round.
$end
$info=madgear,madgearj,
$bio
Mad Gear (c) 02/1989 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Led Storm".
Capcom used the name 'Mad Gear' again as the name of a gang in "Final Fight".
- UDPATES :
'Fred' is called 'Mad Gear' in the Japanese version.
- STAFF -
Plan : Piston Takashi, Tomoshi Sadamoto
Game designer : Tomoshi Sadamoto
Programmers : N. Kaneko, Akikoro, Ken.Ken, Maekawa
Character designer : K. Ashenden
Art : Puttun. midori, Inu, Innocent Saicho
Sound : Ogeretsukun
Hard : Masayan
$end
$info=madmotor,
$bio
Mad Motor (c) 1989 Mitchell.
$end
$info=mplanets,mplanuk,
$bio
Mad Planets (c) 02/1983 Gottlieb.
Game ID : GV-102
In Mad Planets, the player's spaceship would attempt to destroy a series of Earth-like planets which emerged from the center of the screen and began to grow. Destroying all of the planets in a round before they reached maturity netted the player a hefty bonus. Fully-grown planets were orbited by a number of small moons, which, if destroyed, caused the planet to go 'mad' - turning red and making a beeline for the players ship. The game also featured bonus rounds where stranded astronauts could be retrieved for points.
- TRIVIA -
Approximately 1,500 units were produced.
At the time of Mad Planets, most video games did not include the designers names since many companies feared that well-known designers would be lured away by competitors. This policy approached ridiculous heights in an April 1983 Videogames magazine interview with Davis, Thiel and Lee. While designers from Williams were identified by name in the same issue, the Gottlieb trio was identified as D. Ziner, J. Walkman, and R. Teeste due to the companys policy of keeping designers names secret. While management continued to prevent employees from including their full names in a game, they did eventually agree to throw them a bone by allowing the use of their initials (or nicknames) for the games default high scores. In Mad Planets, the default high score screen contains the identities of almost the entire Gottlieb video crew.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Kan Yabumoto
Graphics by : Jeff Lee
Audio by : David Thiel
Hardware by : Jun Yum
Cabinet graphics : Terry Doerzaph
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985, "Crazy Comets")
$end
$info=madshark,
$bio
Mad Shark (c) 1993 Allumer.
$end
$info=magmax,
$bio
Mag Max (c) 07/1985 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
Some enemies from Nichibutsu's earlier game "Seicross" also appear as enemies in Mag Max.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=mbrush,
$bio
Magic Brush (c) 1981 Olympia.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an Italian bootleg of "Crush Roller".
$end
$info=magicbub,
$bio
Magic Bubble (c) 1993 Yun Sung.
$end
$info=msword,mswordr1,mswordu,mswordj,
$bio
Magic Sword - Heroic Fantasy (c) 06/1990 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S No. 11
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter II : G.S.M. Capcom 4 - PCCB-00056) on 21/03/1991.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* World and Japan releases (900623).
Revision 2 :
* World and US releases (900725).
* Magic attacks hexagram graphic remplaced by a lightning bolt.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Doors :
Floor 17 - Slash the left side of the last arch. Warps to floor 20.
Floor 28 - Crouch on the platform above the first pool of acid and slash the space in the middle. Enters RED floors 29 to 32.
Floor 34 - Jump and slash the left side of the the fourth pair of hanging pillars. Warps to floor 36.
Floor 39 - Slash the ledge immediately to the left of the first door after the pit of fire. Warps to floor 42.
Floor 40 - Crouch and slash the space above the ledge before the first pit of spikes. Enters RED floors 41 to 46.
* An extra 1,000,000 points! is available on blue level 30 : there is a wizard there who levitates rocks. Jump and sword him once, and then when he causes the rocks, to appear use magic (both buttons) to turn the rocks into 8K gold pieces. You can do this until time runs out.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Yoshimi Ohnishi, Tomoshi Sadamoto, Yoshiki Okamoto
Character designers : Kurisan, E. Nishihara, Keiko Kitayama, T. Saramoto
Art : Y. Fukumoto, M. Kawamura, Y. Maruyama
Title designer : Satoru Yamashita
Sound : M. Gotoh
English story : S. Maxwell
Programmers : Y. Egawa, Y. Tsunazaki, S. Okada, Y. Oronishi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
$end
$info=magworm,
$bio
Magic Worm (c) 1981 Sidam.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an Italian hack of "Centipede".
- UPDATES -
This hack has different sounds and graphics than the original.
$end
$info=mcatadv,mcatadvj,
$bio
Magical Cat Adventure (c) 1993 Wintechno.
Game ID : LINDA5
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version has :
* Different anims.
* A storyline.
* Extra GFX.
* The gameplay is also a bit different (harder).
$end
$info=mgcrystl,mgcrystj,
$bio
Magical Crystals (c) 1991 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Atlus.
- STAFF -
Programmers : S. Igarashi (Toy), Y. Shiono (Borg), M. Satoh, Y. Sakakura
Graphics designers : K. Matsuoka, T. Takei, H. Kumagai, H. Yoshida
Graphics support : H. Narushima, H. Watanabe, Y. Kubo, S. Hozumi, A. Funatsu
Music / Sound effects : Tatsuya Watanabe, H. Higashi, Y. Abe, - K.I.S.S. -
Hardware : H. Morinaga
Management : N. Tanaka
Producer : Hiroshi Kaneko
$end
$info=mgcldate,
$bio
Magical Date - Doki Doki Kokuhaku Dai Sakusen (c) 1996 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito FX-1A hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Magical Date - Doki Doki Kokuhaku Dai Sakusen (1996)
2. Magical Date EX (1997)
$end
$info=mgcldtex,
$bio
Magical Date EX (c) 1997 Taito.
- SERIES -
1. Magical Date - Doki Doki Kokuhaku Dai Sakusen (1996)
2. Magical Date EX (1997)
$end
$info=magdrop,
$bio
Magical Drop (c) 1995 Data East.
- SERIES -
1. Magical Drop (1995)
2. Magical Drop Plus 1! (1995)
3. Magical Drop II (1996)
4. Magical Drop III (1997)
$end
$info=magdrop2,
$bio
Magical Drop II (c) 03/1996 Data East.
Game ID : 0221
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Magical Drop II - PCCB-00217) on 21/06/1996.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Bonus Characters : Enter the character selection screen. To play as Devil, Strength and Empress, highlight the following characters and press Down on each (in order) :
00 - The Fool
01 - Magician
02 - High Priestess
07 - Chariot
11 - Justice
17 - Sorceress
21 - World
* Play Against Black Clawn : Don't lose a credit and after the battle against The Empress, Black Clawn will appears.
- SERIES -
1. Magical Drop (1995)
2. Magical Drop Plus 1! (1995)
3. Magical Drop II (1996)
4. Magical Drop III (1997)
- STAFF -
Supervisor : I. Horita, Naomi Susa
Planner : S. Katagiri
Programmers : Tac. H, 3.2.1
Graphic designers : S. Takeuchi, Asamin, R. Sakurai, M. Sato, H. Hachiya
Sound : Koremasa, Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Shogo (Gama Delic)
Character voices : E. Tanaka (The Fool and The Devil), M. Sunada (The Star), Nobuyuki Hiyama (The Chariot), Isshin Chiba (The Magician), Eriko (The High Priestess and The World), Ring Ring (The Justice), Gorira (The Strength), R. Sakurai (The Empress), K. Oka (The Black Clawn)
Foreign voices : Steve Miller (English), C. Amalia (Spanish), B. Maurizio (Italian), K. Hyonsub & Maki (Korean)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996)
Sega Saturn (1996)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
$end
$info=magdrop3,
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Magical Drop III (c) 02/1997 Data East.
Game ID : 0233
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Magical Drop III - PCCBX-00002) on 21/03/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Father Strength : At the character select screen, highlight Strength, hold C and press A or B.
* Secret Stages :
1) Moon (Between Level 6 and 7) : Defeats Devil, Lovers, Justice, Star, Fool and Hermit in less than 60 seconds in total.
2) Hanged Man (Between Level 6 and 7) : Defeats Devil, Justice, Emperor, Fool or Chariot, Death and Hermit in more than 300 seconds in total.
3) Black Pierrot (Between Level 10 and 11) : Get more than 150,000 pts.
* Bonus Characters : At the character select screen, highlight any character (Except World, World's number is 21 so she can't be used for this trick) and wait until the timer counts down to the number assigned to that character (See below). Then push C only three times. Moon, Hanged Man, Hermit, Temperance, Tower and Fortune may now be selectable. The characters' assigned numbers are :
00 - Fool
01 - Magician
02 - High Priestess
03 - Empress
04 - Emperor
05 - Hierophant
06 - Lovers
07 - Chariot
08 - Strength
11 - Justice
13 - Death
15 - Devil
17 - Star
19 - Sun
20 - Judgment
- SERIES -
1. Magical Drop (1995)
2. Magical Drop Plus 1! (1995)
3. Magical Drop II (1996)
4. Magical Drop III (1997)
- STAFF -
Producer : Naomi Susa
Planner : S. Katagiri
Programmers : Tac. H, Poconyan, M. Saiki
Graphic designers : S. Takeuchi, H. Hachiya, R. Sakurai, N. Ishizuka, S. Nishiwaki, Okakumi, I. Seta, T. Arakawa, H. Hashimoto, Y. Kaihou
Sound designers : Koremasa, Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO) (Gamadelic), NmRtk (Gamadelic), Sin
English translators : Mikio Brooks, Monika Hudgins, Siobhan Fallon, Ron Aughenbaugh
Debugers : K. Kusanagi, H. Ohtsubo
Special advisers : A. Wakabayashi (Nal), A. Shibazaki<3
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=magdropp,
$bio
Magical Drop Plus 1! (c) 1995 Data East.
- SERIES -
1. Magical Drop (1995)
2. Magical Drop Plus 1! (1995)
3. Magical Drop II (1996)
4. Magical Drop III (1997)
$end
$info=magspot,
$bio
Magical Spot (c) 1980 Universal.
- SERIES -
1. Magical Spot (1980)
2. Magical Spot II (1980)
$end
$info=magspot2,
$bio
Magical Spot II (c) 07/1980 Universal.
Game ID : 8013
- TRIVIA -
A Magical Spot II unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Rocky III'.
- SERIES -
1. Magical Spot (1980)
2. Magical Spot II (1980)
$end
$info=maglord,maglordh,
$bio
Magician Lord (c) 04/1990 Alpha Denshi.
Game ID : 0005
Step Into The Sorcerer's World! You take the role of Elta, a magician lord in search of the eight books of wisdom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first Alpha Denshi game for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware and it was the first game which used the capabilities of the hardware (zooming, stretching). At this time, this game was the Killer application for Neo-Geo, all reviews from magazines were very positive, many people wanted it and bought it.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=magix,
$bio
Magix (c) 1995 Yun Sung.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Rock".
$end
$info=themj,
$bio
The Mah-Jong (c) 1987 Visco.
A mahjong game with selectable female opponents. No, they don't have a hideous skin condition; that's supposed to be sweat. :)
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=akiss,
$bio
Mahjong Angel Kiss (c) 1995 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
A mahjong game where you visit different locations to challenge others at mahjong!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Nozokimeguri Mahjong Peep Show".
$end
$info=mjfriday,
$bio
Mahjong Friday (c) 09/1989 Dynax.
Game ID : 26
A mahjong game where you get to take provocative snapshots of your defeated opponents!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=mfunclub,
$bio
Mahjong Fun Club - Idol Saizensen (c) 1989 Video System.
A mahjong game with a waiter who serves you items! Of course, you're also served sexy pictures of your female opponents upon winning.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Idol Up Front' ('Idol' is the way that Japanese refer to a supermodel or celebrity)
$end
$info=mgmen89,
$bio
Mahjong G-Men'89 (c) 04/1989 Nichibutsu.
A mahjong game where the player is a government agent tracking females.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
'G-Men' is an American slang term meaning 'government agents'.
$end
$info=mgakuen,
$bio
Mahjong Gakuen (c) 1988 Yuga.
You are a student at the mahjong Academy. See if you can balance tiles in betwen your fingers, too!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Academy'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Take A Good Hand : If you press I+K+N simultaneously before tile dealing, you'll have a very good starting hand.
- SERIES -
1. Mahjong Gakuen (1988)
2. Mahjong Gakuen 2 - Gakuen-chou no Fukushuu (1989)
$end
$info=mgakuen2,
$bio
Mahjong Gakuen 2 - Gakuen-chou no Fukushuu (c) 1989 Face.
You're still a student at the Mahjong Academy. Maybe this time you'll graduate!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Academy 2 - Revenge of The Chancellor'.
- SERIES -
1. Mahjong Gakuen (1988)
2. Mahjong Gakuen 2 - Gakuen-chou no Fukushuu (1989)
- STAFF -
Designers : Bun Chan, Pon Chan, Saku Kun, Innocent Saicho, Shigaraki, Ma
Programmers : Ouchan, Imawano, Mr.
Sound & Music : Tama San, Yuuki, Chan S, Papa
Hardware : Kuboyan, Tanaka, FUkushima
Game designers : Kin Chan
$end
$info=gakusai,
$bio
Mahjong Gakuensai (c) 1997 Make Software.
A mahjong game where you go around town to find mahjong opponents. A variety of characters to play against, some of which aren't the typical nude-for-mahjong women! In fact, they're men and they won't strip for you!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Student's Festival'.
A mahjong game with a little pachinko machine that can be activated during the match to win bonuses!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Pachinko Story'.
$end
$info=pstadium,
$bio
Mahjong Panic Stadium (c) 06/1990 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong with a baseball theme.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=ponchin,ponchina,
$bio
Mahjong Pon Chin Kan (c) 1991 Visco.
A mahjong game with mahjong-related quiz questions as a way of winning bonus items.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=mjnquest,mjnquesb,
$bio
Mahjong Quest (c) 05/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C77
Mahjong game with an RPG-like setting and various power-ups.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
$end
$info=renaiclb,
$bio
Mahjong Ren-ai Club (c) 1993 Fujic.
Mahjong with selectable female opponents.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Romance Club'.
$end
$info=mrokumei,
$bio
Mahjong Rokumeikan (c) 1988 Home Data.
Mahjong with girls.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Deer Cry Mansion'.
'Rokumeikan' is a Japanese landmark. Quote from the Edo-Tokyo Museum of Japan : Rokumeikan, designed by Josiah Conder, was constructed in 1883 for the purpose of entertaining foreign diplomats and dignitaries. This hall was the scene of many festivals and galas and became a symbol of Westernization in Tokyo.
$end
$info=msjiken,
$bio
Mahjong Satsujin Jiken (c) 10/1988 Nichibutsu.
A mahjong game with the standard lusty females.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Murder Case'.
$end
$info=mscoutm,
$bio
Mahjong Scout Man (c) 03/1994 Sphinx / AV Japan.
Mahjong with digitized graphics.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=mjsikaku,mjsikakb,
$bio
Mahjong Shikaku (c) 07/1988 Nichibutsu.
Lots of anime girls to play mahjong against!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Assassin'.
The characters on the title screen are clones of (from left to right) :
* Creamy Mami
* Nausicaa (from the Studio Ghibli movie of 1984, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds)
The character who gives instructions in attract mode is Minky Momo (two TV series, two OVAs?).
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : 22 JUL 1988
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : 08 SEP 1988
- SERIES -
1. Mahjong Shikaku (1988)
2. Mahjong Shikaku Gaiden - Hana no Momoko-gumi (1988)
$end
$info=hanamomo,
$bio
Mahjong Shikaku Gaiden - Hana no Momoko-gumi (c) 12/1988 Nichibutsu.
A mahjong game with lots of girls to choose from!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Assassins Side Story - Momoko's Flower Branch'.
- SERIES -
1. Mahjong Shikaku (1988)
2. Mahjong Shikaku Gaiden - Hana no Momoko-gumi (1988)
$end
$info=mjsister,
$bio
Mahjong Sisters (c) 1986 Toaplan.
Mahjong sisters unite!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=majs101b,
$bio
Mahjong Studio 101 (c) 10/1988 Dynax.
Game ID : 17
Mahjong with a movie studio theme.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=marukin,
$bio
Mahjong Super Marukin-ban (c) 1990 Yuga.
A mahjong game featuring lots of girls. Maybe the girl at the 'Press Start' screen should date the Mahjong Academy guy. They're both able to balance tiles in their fingers!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Super Secret Forbidden Edition'.
$end
$info=mladyhtr,
$bio
Mahjong The Lady Hunter - Kaitou Kuroneko Renmei Hen (c) 05/1990 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong with a comic book style superhero against femme fatales!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Phantom Thief Black Cat Alliance Chapter'.
THE LADY HUNTER character is a parody of Batman using the Nichibutsu owl logo. The 'Batman' logo on the LADY HUNTER's chest is actually a Nichibutsu owl. When THE LADY HUNTER announces 'Reach', he holds up a Batarang-like weapon - only it's a Nichibutsu Owl-arang. One of the women who you play against will randomly turn into a Catwoman-like character if you don't beat them up in the right order after you've defeated them at mahjong.
$end
$info=triplew1,
$bio
Mahjong Triple Wars (c) 06/1990 Nichibutsu.
An RPG-style mahjong game with selectable characters and items.
Gameplay innovation at its finest. A game that would have done greater numbers had anyone cared in 1984. Only 500-600 dedicated machines were manufactured. If Owen had done Major Havoc in a raster version, which was suggested, it would have sold ten times as many. But unfortunately... the operators were getting very angry at vector games for failing all the time.
Mark Cerny came in the middle of the design, adding one of the space waves (the flying fish) and the last 4 base ship mazes. He also added some objects to the mazes (such as the gun and floating boots) and helped clean up old items that never got shipped.
A Major Havoc unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames'.
- UPDATES -
Rev. 3 : Eliminates the finger bug in Rev. 2.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp Codes : It's possible to warp to higher levels in Major Havoc from the start of the game by using certain codes. This is useful to not only be able to get through the game more quickly, but each warp also gives a fairly hefty bonus for carrying it out. This is done by playing the mini-Breakout game at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen when the game starts. The game will have a phrase such as, 'Enter Red Warp 00' at the bottom of the screen. What you do is use the controls to 'dial in' the first digit of the appropriate code given below, then press fire to serve the ball and repeat as necessary. The codes are :
Red code - 23, 250,000 pts, Level 4.
Yellow code - 46, 600,000 pts, Level 9.
Green code - 824, 700,000 pts, Level 10.
Aqua code - 315, 950,000 pts, Level 13.
Note that you can only enter the codes in the order they're given - it's not possible to enter, say, the red warp code followed directly by the aqua warp code.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Owen Rubin, Mark Cerny
- PORTS -
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=mhavocrv,
$bio
Major Havoc Return to Vax (c) 1983.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Major Havoc".
- UPDATES -
Changes include :
* 2 new Warp codes and Warp bonus points change.
* 4 new levels.
* Added speech support.
* Game a bit easier.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp Codes : It's possible to warp to higher levels in Major Havoc from the start of the game by using certain codes. This is useful to not only be able to get through the game more quickly, but each warp also gives a fairly hefty bonus for carrying it out. This is done by playing the mini-Breakout game at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen when the game starts. The game will have a phrase such as, 'Enter Red Warp 00' at the bottom of the screen. What you do is use the controls to 'dial in' the first digit of the appropriate code given below, then press fire to serve the ball and repeat as necessary. The codes are :
Red code - 23, 250,000 pts, Level 4.
Yellow code - 46, 550,000 pts, Level 9.
Green code - 824, 650,000 pts, Level 10.
Aqua code - 315, 850,000 pts, Level : 13.
Purple code - 683, ?, Level ?.
Rainbow code - 948, ?, Level ?.
Note that you can only enter the codes in the order they're given - it's not possible to enter, say, the red warp code followed directly by the Rainbow warp code.
- STAFF -
Modifications of Owen Rubin's original by : Jess Askey
$end
$info=mjleague,
$bio
Major League (c) 1985 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Sega Pre-System 16 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Major League (1985)
2. Super League (1988)
3. Excite League (1989)
$end
$info=majtitle,
$bio
Major Title (c) 1990 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-84 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Major Title (1990)
2. Major Title 2 - Tournament Leader (1992)
$end
$info=majtitl2,
$bio
Major Title 2 - Tournament Leader (c) 1992 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "The Irem Skins Game".
This game runs on the Irem M-92F system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Major Title (1990)
2. Major Title 2 - Tournament Leader (1992)
$end
$info=majuu,
$bio
Majuu no Ohkoku (c) 10/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX687
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Kingdom of Demon-beasts'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Devil World" and as "Dark Adventure".
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Makai'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Legend of Makai".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-Z system hardware.
- STAFF -
Sound composers : Shizuyoshi Okamura, K (Tecchan)
$end
$info=makaimur,makaimuc,makaimug,
$bio
Makaimura (c) 09/1985 Capcom.
Life is good for the brave Knight Arthur since he has a cutie like Gunievere as his girl. Apparently this can´t last forever since the Goblin King has decided that he wants her as well so he sends his demons to kidnap her in the middle of Arthur's romantic date! So Arthur equips his iron armor & trusty lance and embarks one a one-man journey into the realm of darkness in order to save his girl. Features classic gameplay & a high level of challenge. Love is never easy! :)
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Demon World Village'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Ghosts'n Goblins".
The princess was officially called 'Prin Prin' (this is a onomatopeia for the buttocks which make a pretty movement).
The main character, Arthur, appears as a striker character in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
The red flying gargoyle enemy that you come across in the first level actually has his own game on the Nintendo Game Boy called "Gargoyle's Quest - Ghosts'n Goblins" and a few sequels on the Nintendo Famicom / SNES. The gargoyle has been also included as a secret boss in Neo-Geo's "SNK Vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
Bandai released a boardgame based on this video game (in Japan only) in 1989 : You play a knight trying to defeat the demon Loki. Roll the dice to move along the board, battle monsters as you proceed, and fulfill requirements to go from one section to the next.
- UPDATES -
This version, unlike all other versions, uses a cross instead of a shield.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Turn Into A frog : As soon as you become a duck, shoot a tombstone 15 times in a row and an angel character will appear. This angel will fire a bolt at you. Let it hit you and you'll become a frog.
* Frog Bug Trick : Wait until the timer reaches 0 :01 and then have the magician turn you into a frog, if he turns you into a frog as the timer runs out, Arthur becomes distorted (sprite broken) and the timer becomes crazy. But you can continue the play like this. :)
* Levitating Monsters : At level 6 (just after having beaten the big red guardian), kill the 5 skulls, then climb up the ladder to wake up the 2 doglike monsters. Go down again and walk right until you're blocked by the wall. Then wait for the monsters to stand just over you (possibly at the rightmost possible point), shoot at this very moment and it happens that they jump and remain in mid-air. It's not easy to do that, but you can manage to have both jumping and stuck. After that, you can safely climb up the ladder and walk while the monsters are moving above you without touching you. Don't shoot again, or they may jump up and go to the upper platform.
* Boss Tricks :
1) Dragon Trick - You can pass the level four dragon by fleeing! Just walk until music changes to boss theme (if you can't hear that, the spot is where you have the last two flames on the left of the screen), then go to extreme left : if everything is okay, the music should stop and the flames freeze. Go to the door to collect the key.
2) Demon Trick - To make disappear the demon boss at end of level five, try running away from him as fast as you can! Reach the floor with the hole in it and jump through it. If you have correct timing, you will fall in the pit, avoiding the moving platforms, and eventually escape the boss. Ogre boss tricks - The ogre bosses tend to jump when you fire, even if not directly at them. This is very useful in level six,when you can avoid losing your armor by activating the ogres, then going down the ladder and firing while holding your man in the same position where he starts at the beginning of the level.
* Other Tricks :
1) Weapon Trick - After having defeated a level boss(es),the knight can fire two or three "invisible shots"; if the man is facing the right border of the screen while doing so,the shots will reappear in the following stage. This can be exploited to kill some of the skulls at beginning of level six (soooo useful...).
2) Fire Bridge Trick - If the game difficulty level is not set to hard (you can check this by the zombies' speed), the fire bridge can be traversed by simply going right without stopping.
3) Weird Spots - In levels five and six there are spots where you can jump through the yellow rock background : usually getting blocked or killed. In level six, the floor below the bosses' has an invisible hole in it at the extreme left : this can be used to the player's advantage.
4) Cemetery Glitch - Reach the last tomb before the devil, jump it and go right two or three steps. The knight should now be in front of a tree on the background. Don't go any further - go back, instead. Climb the first ladder you'll meet, then climb down the one on the left, which shouldn't be completely on the screen if you peformed the trick correctly : surprise!
5) Warp Trick - This is very odd : by a strategy similar to the one to reveal the cemetery glitch (that is, fiddling with scroll), you can activate a 'level warp' in the platform section at the beginning of level four. It involves going right, then trying to have some platform carry you beyond the 'scroll stops' line on the left. This should kill the knight and possibly make the next life start on the fire bridge or in level 5.
* Armor :
1) The first armor is in the cemetery, between the red devil's starting position and last money bag : jump there to catch it. In the forest,there's the infamous unreachable armor : to collect it you should reach a spot just above the money bag right after the first plant. This cannot be done by jumping.
2) There are two armors in the ice palace. One can be gotten by walking left off the topmost platform; the other will fall right in front of the inferior plant by roaming around the other plant's location.
3) There are two armors in the blue cave. The first one is obtained by climbing the leftmost ladder and falling off the ledge. To get the second, perform a well-placed jump (you have to cross some precise point in mid-air while falling) before the fight with the last red devil.
4) The last armor is collected in level six by simply walking right on the first floor with hulk-like monsters on it (The programmers thought you couldn't avoid getting hit by the ogres and so they didn't hide that armor).
- SERIES -
1. Makaimura (1985)
2. Daimakaimura (1988)
3. Chohmakaimura (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Tokuro Fujiwara
Lead Programming : Toshio Arima
Music & Sound Effects : Ayako Mori
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Bandai WonderSwan (1999)
$end
$info=maketrax,maketrxb,
$bio
Make Trax (c) 11/1981 Kural Electric.
Roll 'em over at the overpass! The player takes up his paint brush to paint and complete a blank pattern.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Williams for manufacture and distribution.
This game is also known as "Crush Roller".
Two bootlegs are known as "Paint Roller" and "Magic Brush".
- UPDATES -
Make Trax has a protection chip, Crush Roller doesn't. The code between the two is nearly identical, except that everywhere the protection code is located, code has been replaced with a couple of bytes to return the correct value and several NOP instructions (which do absolutely nothing).
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$info=makyosen,
$bio
Makyou Senshi (c) 06/1987 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Demon Region Soldier'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Gondomania".
Data East released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
- STAFF -
Game designed by : Y. Gondo
Programmers : T. Kitazawa, T. Nishizawa, S. Tamura
Sound by : H. Yoshida
Music composed by : Azusa Hara (AZUSA)
Character designers : Back Man, A. Kushima, H. Nomura
Hardware designer : K. Yoshida
Ending designed by : T. Nishizawa
Supervised by : T. Kitzawa
$end
$info=malzak,
$bio
Malzak (c) 19?? Kitronix.
$end
$info=manhatan,
$bio
Manhattan 24 Bunsyo (c) 03/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX507
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Manhattan Police Station 24'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Jail Break".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : From the beginning of the game, rescue four hostages in a row. You have to do this to get the tear gas gun. Shortly after getting the fourth hostage, there will be a convict shooting down at you from a building. He is the first window shooter in the game. Gas him to get an interesting peep-show!
- STAFF -
Executive producers : K.K and K.K
Music by 'Sound Effect Study Room'.
Directed by : Oolong Sugimo
Produced by 'Soft Second Development Room'.
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$info=maniach,maniach2,
$bio
Mania Challenge (c) 1986 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0017
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
This game is a two players version of "Mat Mania".
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$info=maniacsq,maniacsp,
$bio
Maniac Square (c) 04/1992 Gaelco.
- TRIVIA -
The final version (that is very different) was released in 1996, 4 years after the prototype (see Updates section for more info).
- UPDATES -
Differences between the prototype version (Game ID : 922804/2) and the final release :
* In the prototype version there is a digital score that was not there in the final version.
* In the final release, there are no special blocks and helps.
* In the final release, when only one player plays, the playing area is centered in the screen.
* In the final release, when there is only one player playing the game, the screen has only one playing field.
* The final release is an endurance game, while the prototype is ala Tetris from Atari, a levels game.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Tomas Cepeda, Pablo Martinez, Raul Izquierdo
Graphic designer : Gerardo Oporto
$end
$info=manybloc,
$bio
Many Block (c) 1991 Bee-Oh.
$end
$info=mappy,mappyj,
$bio
Mappy (c) 03/1983 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Bally Midway for US manufacture and distribution (03/1983).
This game runs on the "Super Pac-Man" hardware but uses a newer video board wich supports scrolling.
Mappy is the first game from Namco to include the "ALL RIGHTS RESERVED" on the titlescreen.
The mapping of the level counters in Mappy is a little strange; after level 49, the level symbols in the bottom right corner temporarily stop updating, but the numerical level counter and the high score display both record the proper level. The level symbols then start displaying correctly again at level 100 and continues to display correctly until level 254. Level 255 morphs into Level 0. Then the game starts over again and becomes easy again for level 1.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep Left pressed to make the screen scroll left until the grid covers the whole screen.
3) Press the service switch 3 times (the one that adds a credit, not the one to enter service mode).
4) Keep Button 1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Left(x4), Start1(x6), Left(x3), Start2. '(c) 1983 NAMCO' will appear on the screen.
* Easter Egg 2 :
1) Play the game and reach the third bonus round (the one after round 10).
2) Press Button1(x3), Start1(x3) and Start2(x3).
After the score of the bonus round is shown, this text will be added at the bottom of the screen : '(c) 1983 NAMCO ALL RIGHTS RESERVED'.
- SERIES -
1. Mappy (1983)
2. Hopping Mappy (1986)
- STAFF -
Music by : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1984)
Sega Game Gear (1991)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (19??) released by MGA (Micro Games of America).
Arcade (1995, "Namco Classics Collection Vol.1")
Appears on the Ms Pac-Man TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific. (2004)
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$info=marble,marble2,marble3,marble4,
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Marble Madness (c) 12/1984 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136033
Controlled with a trackball.
- TRIVIA -
Mark Cerny was only 17 years old when he joined Atari and designed Marble Madness. The game was designed as part of a contest Atari ran at the time, allowing outsiders to design a game. Mark was very well known for his game-playing skills and easily won the contest. Mark taught himself how to program in assembly language before joining Atari, so he fit right in. In 1984, Marble Madness was the first game for the new Atari System 1 harware and Atari Games demonstrated the technical superiority of this new piece of hardware with this outstanding game. It was the first game with such impressive Pseudo-3D-Graphics.
The original plans called for the trackball to be motorized and syncronize its spin with that of the marble, to simulate inertia.
Marble Madness was the first game with true stereo sound. It was the first game with a kind of film music, the music really supports the pictures and keeps the player in suspense. It seems to be the first game that hardly had any repetitive elements during the levels and that had a real 'end', the player could win against the machine.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Cancel The Timer : Begin a game and then hold down either the 1 or 2 player Start and press the 'service switch' twice. The first press will glitch the screen display slightly - the second will remove it and give you 99 seconds to complete the level. This method adds 60 seconds to the clock, after which the normal countdown will begin. The clock will not appear to be counting down during the first 60 seconds, probably because the 99-second display was overflowed by the extra 60 seconds added. This method can be used multiple times per level for virtually infinite play time.
* When you play 2 players, the winner of each level gets a bonus 5 seconds (I was better than my brother, so I'd always get the 5 seconds :D). If your opponent can make it as far as the silly race, that's an extra 25 seconds for the ultimate race, not to mention a possible extra 10 seconds with a wand. The opponent can also continue once (with the same time as the other player).
* This isn't really a trick, but some people don't realize it : On the practice race, don't move when you start, and after a few seconds, a ramp will appear that will slide away the ball.
- SERIES -
1. Marble Madness (1984)
2. Marble Man - Marble Madness II (1991)
- STAFF -
Designed / Graphics by : Mark Cerny
Programmed by : Bob Flanagan
Sound by : Hal Canon, Brad Fuller
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Sega Game Gear (1992)
Sega Master System (1992)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
Nintendo Game Boy Color (1999)
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1986)
Apple II (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore Amiga (1986)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
PC [MS-DOS] (1987)
Atari ST (1989)
Sharp X68000 (1991)
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989) released by Tiger Electronics.
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$info=mmaze,
$bio
Marchen Maze (c) 07/1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Alice in Wonderland".
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.5 - VDR-5300) on 21/08/1989.
- STAFF -
Game designers : NAK & Take
Designers : Take & MY & POP
Programmer : XVX
Data : NAK
Back ground music : S. Kobayashi
Alice's voices : E. Shitara
Sound : PXX
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1988)
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$info=marineb,
$bio
Marine Boy (c) 1982 Orca.
$end
$info=marinedt,
$bio
Marine Date (c) 1981 Taito.
$end
$info=mariner,
$bio
Mariner (c) 1981 Amenip.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "800 Fathoms".
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
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$info=mario,mariojp,
$bio
Mario Bros. (c) 03/1983 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
The US version was released on 05/1983.
Mario first appears in "Donkey Kong" as Jumpman.
Note : The aptly-titled 'Mario Bros.' introduces the world to the other Mario brother : Luigi.
Two bootlegs of this game are known as "Masao" and "Pest Place".
A Mario Bros. units appears in the 1986 movie 'Over the Top'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : As often as possible, try to kill animals in groups. Any animal killed is worth 800 points (plus the 800 point bonus coin). If you kill two animals in a short time (approx 1 second), the first is still only worth 800, but the second animal is worth 1600 points, not just 800. For three animals, the points are 800-1600-2400. For four animals, the points are 800-1600-2400-3200. The point for a killed animal is never more than 3200. So if you were to kill 5 at once, the fourth and fifth animal would both be worth 3200.
* Hint 2 : Use the 'POW' button when several animals are hittable and grouped closely. This will make it easier to get the 'Hint 1' points.
* Hint 3 : You can kill the fireballs just like tipping the animals; wait til they are close to the ground and hit underneath them.
- SERIES -
1. Mario Bros. (1983)
2. Super Mario Bros. (1985, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1986, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, Nintendo Entertainment System)
5. Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Super Mario Land (1989, Nintendo Game Boy)
7. Super Mario World (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
8. Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins (1992, Nintendo Game Boy)
9. Super Mario Land 3 - Wario Land (1993, Nintendo Game Boy)
10. Yoshi's Island - Super Mario World 2 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Super Mario Land 4 (1997, Nintendo Game Boy)
12. Super Mario 64 (1997, Nintendo 64)
13. Yoshi's Story (1998, Nintendo 64)
14. Super Mario Sunshine (2002, Nintendo Gamecube)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Shigeru Miyamoto
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Atari 7800 (1988)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Super Mario Advance 2 - Super Mario World")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1984)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Apple II
$end
$info=markham,
$bio
Markham (c) 1983 Sun Electronics.
Game ID : TVG14
$end
$info=mars,
$bio
Mars (c) 1981 Artic Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
$end
$info=mmatrix,mmatrixj,
$bio
Mars Matrix - Hyper Solid Shooting (c) 04/2000 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 32
- TRIVIA -
Developed by Takumi (see Staff section for more info).
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Mars Matrix, Giga Wing 2 Original Soundtrack - CPCA-1050, 1051) on 11/01/2001.
Knock-Out The Competitions! Ten typical fighters battle against each other in a tournament to win the belt of world Martial Champion.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Mystic Warriors - Ikari no Ninja" based hardware.
Martial Champion's sprites were some of the largest used in a fighting game up to that point (1993).
- UPDATES -
In all non-Japanese versions, Titi is known as Chaos and vice-versa.
- STAFF -
Planning produced by Poyoyon Production.
Directed by : Heine Ken
Produced by : Kanon Pachelbel
Character designed by : Heine Ken, Tetsuya Ake, Suruganokami Madaow, Hi-8
Production designed by : Maguro
Sound designed by : Kingoro
Music designed by : Nakanotti, Deep Sleep Sugisawa
System designed by : Shoot-VRF
Special program by : Kodaman
Title designed by : Hanatani
* CAST :
Jin : Jin Tihijou
Goldor : Tetsu Kanzaki
Racheal : Racheal Miyawaki
Zen : ???-????
Hoi : Uhoho
Chaos : Waddy
Mahambah : Kanbei
Avu : Takepon
Titi : Ishimaroto
Bobby : Baja
Salamander : Masa32
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM (1993)
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$info=maruchan,
$bio
Maru Chan de Goo! (c) 1997 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Let's go by way of Maru-Chan'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
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$info=marvland,marvlanj,
$bio
Marvel Land (c) 02/1989 Namco.
Great horizontal platform game that takes place in a theme park, most of your enemies are moles and boss are mini game.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
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$info=msh,msha,mshb,mshh,mshj,mshjr1,mshu,
$bio
Marvel Super Heroes (c) 10/1995 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 12
Ten characters straight out of Marvel Comics prove their worthiness to meet Dr. Doom and Thanos. Includes special power-up gems that can be used and acquired during a match.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Marvel Super Heroes was released by Capcom in memory of 'Jack Kirby' (aka 'The King of the Comics') [1917 / 1994] who was the most influential and respected illustrator and creator of comic books, at least of the super-hero/adventure variety. He was so important that, with that field now in recession, some are saying that when Jack Kirby died, he took the industry with him.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Euro, Japanese and Asia releases (951024).
Revision 2 :
* Brazil and Hispanic releases only (951117).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Anita : Press MP, LP, Left, LK, MK at the character selection screen.
* Play As Dr. Doom : Press MK, LP, Down, LK, MP at the character selection screen.
* Play As Thanos : Press LK, HK, MP(x2), Up at the character selection screen.
* Double Power : Select a fighter at the character selection screen, then press Player One Start + Player Two Start.
* Continue Fighting : Press Start immediately after winning a round to continue hitting the defeated character.
* Disable Gems : To disable Gems in two player mode both players must press and hold Start after choosing their character until the round starts.
* Change Character Color : At the character select screen move to the desired character then hold Up (if on top row) or Down (if on bottom row). After 3 seconds press any punch or kick button to select character.
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (c) 06/1997 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 23
The second 'Capcom Vs.' series fighter, featuring 17 Marvel and Street Fighter characters teaming up to face the extremely cheap Mech-Akuma!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Firstsmile released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter Original Soundtrack & Arrange - FSCA-10017) on 19/09/1997.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version features an extra playable character, Norimaro, modeled after a Japanese comedian Noritaro Kinashi. His character slot on the character select screen is replaced by the MSH vs. SF logo on all non-Japanese version.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Evil Sakura : At the character selection screen, highlight Hulk, hold Right for 5 sec. and press LP+HP or LK+HK.
* Play As Evil Zanglief : At the character selection screen, highlight Blackheart, hold Left for 5 sec. and press LP+HP or LK+HK.
* Play As Armored Spiderman : At the character selection screen, highlight Ryu, move up and hold Up for 5 sec. and press LP+HP or LK+HK.
* Play As Mephisto : At the character selection screen, highlight Omega Red, hold Down for 5 sec. and press LP+HP or LK+HK.
* Play As U.S. Agent : At the character selection screen, highlight Bison, hold Up for 5 sec. and press LP+HP or LK+HK.
* Play As Shadow Charlie : At the character selection screen, highlight Dhalsim, hold Up for 5 sec. and press LP+HP or LK+HK.
* Play As Gambit : Go to Dhalsim, hold Start, then move Left(x2), Down(x4), Right(x2), Up(x2), Right and press and hold LP+MK+HP together.
* Play As Norimaru (Japanese version only) : Norimaro will show on the character select screen (bottom middle square) if the machine is set to Freeplay or 1 coin X credit. A setting of 2 coins or above and you will only see the Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter logo in his square.
* Beat 'em While They're Down : After defeating your opponents, press and hold Start. Normally your character wont be able to move after the round is over but by holding Start you will not only be able to move freely (until the next round starts) but you will be able to hit your opponent and even do a Super on them!
* Change Battle Order : When the screen shows which teams will be battling, press Punch or Kick three times to change the order of battle.
* Double Team Spidermen : Start a new game and choose any character for your first choice followed by Spiderman as the second character. Deliberately lose, then continue and choose Silver Spiderman as your first character. The other Spiderman should be selected as your second character.
* Fight Secret Characters (Japanese Version) : To fight a secret character in the Japanese version you must do a certain amount of team super finishes :
Character #
Evil Sakura 5
Evil Zangief 6
Shadow Charlie 7
* Hyper Mode : At the vs. screen, hold LK+MP+HK.
* Dan's Explosion : Pick Dan as your fighter and anyone else. At the Vs. screen hold LP until the word fight disappears. When the match begins Dan will fall into a small explosion.
- SERIES -
Note : also called the 'Capcom vs.' series.
1. X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996)
2. Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997)
3. Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes (1998)
4. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - New Age of Heroes (2000)
- STAFF -
Planners : Atsushi Tomita, Nakano Tau! Masahiro, Dave Matumoto
Arthur - "Ghosts'n Goblins" ("Makaimura" in Japan)
Captain Commando - "Captain Commando"
Chun-Li - "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior"
Devilotte Do Dethsatan IX (aka Devilot) - "Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness"
Jin Saotome - "Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness"
Lou - "Three Wonders" ("Wonder 3" in Japan)
Megaman (Rockman in Japan) - Megaman (Rockman in Japan)
Michelle Heart - "Legendary Wings" ("Ares No Tsubasa - The Legendary Soldiers" in Japan)
Morrigan Aensland - "Darkstalkers - The Night Warriors" ("Vampire - The Night Warriors" in Japan)
Pure and Fur - "Capcom World 2 - Adventure Quiz"
Roll - Megaman (Rockman in Japan)
Ryu - "Street Fighter"
Saki - "Quiz Nanairo Dreams - Nijiirochou no Kiseki"
Shadow - "Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter"
Strider Hiryu - "Strider" ("Strider Hiryu" in Japan)
Ton-Pooh - "Strider" ("Strider Hiryu" in Japan)
Unknown Soldier - "Forgotten Worlds" ("Lost Worlds" in Japan)
Zangief - "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior"
Strider's ending is a reference to that of the ending in his own game ("Strider")
Jin's ending is a reference to Gawaine's ending in "Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness" (but with Jin taking the place of Gawaine, Onslaught taking the place of the Final Weapon of Destruction, Jin's headband taking the place of Gawaine's sword and Ryu taking the place of Jin).
Megaman's ending is a reference to what happens in his own games ("Megaman - The Power Battle") when he beats a boss.
Captain Commando's ending is a reference to the ending in his own game ("Captain Commando").
Rumors exist for the reason War Machine was in the roster instead of Iron Man (although Hyper-Armor War Machine in the game had similar moves with Iron Man). The most popular reason being that Capcom, at the time, did not have the rights to use the Iron Man character.
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Marvel Vs. Capcom OST - CPCA-1005) on 21/03/1998.
- UPDATES -
Most people probably already know that some of the characters names were changed in the American version (E.g., Rockman was changed to Megaman).
When they recorded the announcer's voice, she had to say both the original names and the American ones during the recording. But for some of the characters' names that were NOT changed, there were alternate pronunciations recorded.
For example, when you select Chun-Li in the Japanese version, the way the announcer pronounces 'Chun' rhymes with 'noon'.
In the American version, the way she pronounces 'Chun' rhymes with 'fun'. There is also an unused alternate pronunciation of Zangief (which sounds like 'Zain-geef') that can be heard in the Sound Test.
Megaman's 'Rock Upper' move in the Japanese version is called 'Mega Upper' in the US version, simply because the name of the character is different in Japan and the US.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Hyper-Armor War Machine : At the character selection screen, highlight Zanglief and press Left(x2), Down(x2), Right(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Up(x4), Right(x2), Left(x2), Down(x4), Right(x2), Up(x2), Left(x2), Down(x2), Right(x2), Down(x4). Hyper-Armor War Machine will appear above Zangief.
* Play As Shadow Lady : At the character selection screen, highlight Morrigan and press Up, Right(x2), Down(x4), Left(x2), Up(x4), Right(x2), Left (x2), Down(x2), Right(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Up(x2), Right(x2), Up(x2), Left(x2), Down(x5). Shadow Lady will appear below Gambit.
* Play As MSH Seinou Hulk (Marvel Super Heroes Ability Hulk) : At the character selection screen, highlight Chun Li and press Right(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Right(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Up(x4), Down(x2), Right(x2), Up(x2), Down(x4), Up(x4), Left, Up. MSH Seinou Hulk will appear above Ryu.
* Play As Lilith-Kaze Morrigan (Lilith-style Morrigan) : At the character selection screen, highlight Zanglief and press Left(x2), Down(x2), Right(x2), Up(x2), Down(x4), Left(x2), Up(x4), Right, Left, Down(x4), Right(x2), Up(x4), Left(x2), Down(x4), Right, Down. Lilith-Kaze Morrigan will appear below War Machine.
* Play As Roll-chan (-chan is a ''suffix for familiar 'female' person'') : At the character selection screen, highlight Zanglief and press Left(x2), Down(x2), Right(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Up, Right, Up(x2), Right(x2). Roll-chan will appear to the right of Megaman.
* Play As High-speed Venom : At the character selection screen, higlight Chun Li and press Right, Down(x4), Left, Up(x4), Right(x2), Down(x2), Left(x2), Down(x2), Right(x2), Up(x4), Left(x2), Up. High-speed Venom will appear above Chun-Li.
* Play As Onslaught (Japanese version only) : Highlight Zangief at the character selection screen. Hold Start and rotate the joystick twenty times in a clockwise circle before the timer expires, then press LP+MP+HP+LK+MK+HK.
* Change Character Lineup : Press all three Punch buttons at the 'vs.' screen to change the lineup (second chosen character is now first up). You can repeat this code again to reset the lineup.
* Continue Attacking : Press Start immediately after winning the match to move almost everywhere and have the ability to continue hitting the defeated character, even with super moves.
* Choose Your Helper : To obtain the helper of you choice, you must always hold down start and then the designated buttons, just before selecting your second character.
Shadow - LP+MK+HP
Sentinel - MP+MK+HP
Storm - LP+LK+HP
Thor - LK+MP
Unknown Soldier - LP
Pure and Fur - LK
Anita - LP+MP+HP
Lou - MP
Rogue - LP+MP+HP+LK
Colossus - LP+MP+MK
Michelle Heart - LP+LK
King Arthur - LP+MP
Saki - HP
Ton-Pooh - LP+HP
Iceman - MP+MK
Cyclops - LP+LK+MP
Magneto - LK+HP
U.S. Agent - MK+HP
Psylock - MK
Devilot - MP+HP
Juggernaut - LP+MK
* Dark Charlie-As Your Special Partner : Simultaneously press Light Punch, Medium Kick and Hard Punch after you choose your team.
* Use Opponent's Helper : Defeat your opponent's helper in a single player game. Then, hold LK+MK+HK at the screen that displays the name of the character that won until the next match. If done correctly, your helper in the last match will be from your previous opponent's team.
* Name Changes : Enter --- as a name to have the game change it to 'SIN'. Enter AAA as a name to have the game change it to 'CAP'. Enter MMM as a name to have the game change it to 'MOT'.
* Fight Hidden Characters : In every case, you cannot lose a character. You can give up first attacks and have opponents join in, unlike what other sources tell you. A Super Finish is defined as either a Hyper Combo Finish, a Crossover Combination (or Variable Combination) Finish, or a Duo Team Attack (or Variable Cross) Finish.
1) To fight the team of Orange Hulk and Wolverine, get 3 Super Finishes.
2) To fight the team of Gold War Machine and Captain America, get 5 Super Finishes, two of which must be Duo Team Attack Finishes.
3) To fight the team of Red Venom and Spider-Man, get 6 Super Finishes, four of which must be Duo Finishes and finish six rounds under a certain amount of time.
4) To fight Lilith-Style Morrigan and Chun-Li, get 3 Super Finishes and drain your helper stocks in two matches.
5) To fight Roll and Megaman, get 5 Super Finishes, 2 of which are Duo Finishes and drain your helper stocks in six matches.
6) To fight Shadow Lady and Jin, get 6 Super Finishes, 4 of which are Duo finishes, drain your helper stocks in six matches and finish six matches under a certain amount of time.
- SERIES -
Note : also called the 'Capcom vs.' series.
1. X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996)
2. Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997)
3. Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes (1998)
4. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - New Age of Heroes (2000)
- STAFF -
Planners : Atsushi Tomita, Dave Matumoto, Nakano Tau! Masahiro
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Taito DJ Station : G.S.M. Taito 5 - PCCB-00037) on 21/08/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Levels Select : Boot machine with service switch pressed.
Message appears : SERVICE SWITCH ERROR, press 1p Start(x3), service switch, 1p Start.
Message appears : SELECT BY DOWN SW, select level with joy Down/Up and push Start button.
- STAFF -
Directed and produced by : George Jyuttute
Game and character designed by : Yukiwo Ishikawa
Programmed by : George K-5, Takeshi Murata, Creamy Tetsu, Maryin Kondoh
Art designed by : Yukiwo Ishikawa, Takako Kojima, Dandy Yarita, Makoto Fujita, Akira Saitoh, Hisakazu Katoh, Oolong Yamada, Kenji Hazama, Animation 20, Santa Claus
Hardware designed by : Eikichi Takahashi, Hiroyuki Noguchi
Music composed and arranged by : Hisayoshi Ogura, Yasuhisa Watanabe
Graphic designed by : Hiroyasu Nagai, Kazuo Nakagawa, Animation 20
$end
$info=matmania,
$bio
Mat Mania - The Prowrestling Network (c) 1985 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0015
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
This game is known in Japan as "Exciting Hour - The Prowrestling Network".
The 2 players version of this game is known as "Mania Challenge".
- SERIES -
1. The Big Pro Wrestling! (1983)
2. Mat Mania - The Prowrestling Network (1985)
$end
$info=matchit,
$bio
Match It (c) 1989 Tamtex.
Szechuan-style solitaire mahjong.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Shisensho - Joshiryo-Hen".
- UPDATES -
All the erotic scenes from the Japanese version has been removed.
- SERIES -
1. Match It (1989)
2. Match It II (1993)
$end
$info=mausuke,
$bio
Mausuke no Ojama the World (c) 1995 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mausuke's Annoy the World'.
Mausuke is the name of the main character. It's a play on the word 'mausu' which is their pronunciation of 'mouth' and the main character has a giant mouth and the play pieces are mouths.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- STAFF -
Planned by : Tokumaru Hisato
Graphic directed by : Tokumaru Hisato
Graphic designed by : Tokumaru Hisato and Osada Erika
Programmed by : Kazano Kahoru and Kume Toshiharu
Sound directed by : Satoh Taihey
All BGM wirtten by : Satoh Taihey
Directed by Tsuchiya : Junichi
Executive producer : Kanari Minoru
* Voice Actors :
Mausuke : Malta Mari
Amereon : Malta Mari
Washitaka : Takagi Wataru
Tube Rin : Nagasako Takashi
Huraibo : Nagasako Takashi
Heavy Q : Malta Mari
Wani Da Buru : Takagi Wataru
Bucyu Buru : Nagasako Takashi
Kuin Queen : Malta Mari
$end
$info=maxrpm,
$bio
Max RPM (c) 04/1986 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
This game is known best for its split-screen play, but not much else :).
$end
$info=maxforce,maxf_102,
$bio
Maximum Force (c) 02/1997 Atari Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari Cojag hardware.
This game was the second developed by Mesa Logic for Atari Games and has often been described as an unofficial sequel to "Area 51" (the real sequel being "Area 51 Site 4").
The game shares many similarities with "Area 51" (secret rooms, hard drive etc.) but uses a more sophisticated sprite overlay system, which allowed the interactive element to have the same number of colours as the video. Maximum Force uses a 16Bit stream for the main video (instead of 15bit for "Area 51"). There's about 50 minutes of video on the 2 GB hard drive. However, despite the more realistic sprites, innocents still do not disappear when shot and actual gore content is far less than that of, say, Mortal Kombat - Maximum Force was a product of the era where games such as Doom were still being blamed for violent shootings in America and Atari Games wanted to maintain their 'good guy' image.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 2.07CJ.
* Build date : GUIS : Feb 27 1997 14 :33 :27 / MAIN : Feb 27 1997 14 :36 :15
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 2.07CJ.
* Build date : GUIS : May 21 1997 17 :00 :51 / MAIN : May 22 1997 23 :12 :50
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Duck Hunt : To play the duck hunt bonus game, shoot the posters that hang from columns in the second mission.
* Chicken Hunt : To play the chicken hunt bonus game, shoot all of the buttons in the elevator on the second mission.
* The Horse Race : Shoot out all of the 'art' paintings in mission 2 and you will get into the horse race.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn
$end
$info=maya,
$bio
Maya (c) 1994 Promat.
A solitaire mahjong game.
- TRIVIA -
The game code and gameplay is a COMPLETE ripoff of Dynax' Dragon Punch/Sports Match, just with slightly different graphics!
$end
$info=mayday,maydaya,maydayb,
$bio
Mayday!! (c) 1981 Hoei.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware.
Williams considered this game to be an 'infringement' on their copyright of Defender which led to the halting of Mayday!!'s production.
Graphic designers : Hos, Kosuinen, Phazer.Koji, S. Miyakoshi, Ojyusan, Wan2
Sound : K. Kusatu, Yasuhisa Watanabe, S. Saitou
$end
$info=mazerbla,
$bio
Mazer Blazer (c) 1983 Stern Electronics.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Brian Pocklacki, Joseph Joos.
$end
$info=mazinger,
$bio
Mazinger Z (c) 08/1994 Banpresto.
Vertical shoot'em up with three selectable characters : Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger and Grendizer.
- TRIVIA -
Based off the manga created by legendary artist Go Nagai in 1972.
- SERIES -
1. Mazinger Z (1994)
2. Mazinger Z 2
- STAFF -
Sound effect by : Hitoshi Sakimoto
$end
$info=medlanes,
$bio
Meadows Lanes (c) 10/1977 Meadows Games.
$end
$info=mechatt,
$bio
Mechanized Attack (c) 03/1989 SNK.
Game ID : A8002 'MA'
- STAFF -
Director : H. Hamachi
Character designers : S. Kiyoshi, M. Itoh
Back designer : Ken
Sound & Music : Tarkun, Kidon
Programmer : Mr. SNK 24
Hardware : Komedar Rom
Adviser : Majin Bucho
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
$end
$info=mmehyou,
$bio
Medal Mahjong Circuit no Mehyou (c) 03/1992 Nichibutsu / Kawakusu.
A mahjong game with a race car theme.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Leopardess' Circuit'.
$end
$info=mjanbari,
$bio
Medal Mahjong Janjan Baribari (c) 1992 Nichibutsu / Yubis / AV Japan.
Mahjong with a pachinko bonus game playable during each mahjong hand.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Medal Mahjong Jong Jong Crunch-Crunch'. 'Baribari' is Japanese onomatopoiea denoting a crunching noise, presumably here referring to the pachinko balls crunching around the pachinko machine.
- SERIES -
1. Medal Mahjong Janjan Baribari (1992)
2. Medal Mahjong Pachi-Slot Tengoku (1993)
$end
$info=pachiten,
$bio
Medal Mahjong Pachi-Slot Tengoku (c) 1993 Nichibutsu / Miki Syouji / AV Japan.
Mahjong with a pachinko bonus game playable during each mahjong hand.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
'Pachi-slot Tengoku' means 'Pachinko Paradise'. Pachi-slot is a type of pachinko machine.
- SERIES -
1. Medal Mahjong Janjan Baribari (1992)
2. Medal Mahjong Pachi-Slot Tengoku (1993)
$end
$info=mtwins,
$bio
Mega Twins (c) 06/1990 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons..
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Chiki Chiki Boys".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Also licensed to Kosuka for manufacture and distribution.
- STAFF -
Staff : K. Hiroshita, Y. Sakamoto, T. Fujiwara, N. Inoue, S. Fukutake
$end
$info=megab,megabj,
$bio
Megablast (c) 10/1989 Taito.
Game ID : C11
At the end of the 21st century, war and hunger disappear on the earth, and humankind go on very well. On such occasion, it occurred to humankind that mysterious disappearances of women rise in waves in many places in the world. The cause is found by the investigation of a secretly organized 'Defending-the-earth-from-the-outside-organization'. That is, a strange contagious disease prevails troughout a planet 'Zancs' in a dark nebula, and women's generative power is lost, then, women on the earth were abducted as substitutes for having their descendants. Downson and Bogey, the choice out of the 'Defending-the-earth-from-the-outside-organization'. start on a journey to the space by using 'Megablast' which is a space fighter equipped with all available products of the earth's scientific power in order to rescue the earth women as well as lovable 'Sindy' who is also abducted together with the other earth women.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
$end
$info=megadon,
$bio
Megadon (c) 1982 Epos.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Photar Industries.
$end
$info=megaforc,
$bio
Megaforce (c) 1985 Tehkan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Video Ware for US manufacture and distribution. This game is known outside US as "Star Force".
- SERIES -
1. Megaforce (1985)
2. Final Star Force (1992)
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Trick : You can determine which direction the end of level boss will move before it even appears by looking at your score. If the hundreds digit is odd, the boss will move to the left. If it is even, it'll move right (the tens and units digits are always zero).
* One Million Points Bonus : On the violet continent, if you see a coelacanth fossil on the left side, go to the -right- side and shoot. Cleopatra appears - shoot her and you'll get a million-point bonus. The coelacanth may only appear on the third violet continent.
* 80,000 Points Bonus : At some points in the game you will see two columns of green arrows down the center of the screen. Concentrate on either the left or right column of these arrows, and try to shoot 16 in a row. You will be awarded an 80,000 bonus for doing this. The first time these appear, it is possible to get two such bonuses in a row (if there are not many enemies around!), and sometimes more if the level ends before the column has finished appearing. Later on there is a short column of only 16, so only one bonus is possible here.
* 50,000 Point Bonus : You've seen a big enemy that combines into parts. When you hear the tune it is about to appear, STOP SHOOTING (You don't actually have to stop shooting altogether, but if you hit part of the enemy before the center part flashes white the bonus will not work). Position your ship so that you are just underneath the center part of the enemy and wait for it to flash white. Once this has happened, shoot the center part several times : the enemy will be destroyed and you will be awarded the 50,000 point special bonus.
$end
$info=megaman,
$bio
Megaman - The Power Battle (c) 10/1995 Capcom.
Have you ever pictured a Mega Man game that allows to skip all the platform elements and just grapple against the bosses? That's pretty much the main idea in this game! Choose from Megaman, Protoman or Bass and battle against classic bosses in the series. Features great 2-D graphics, solid control, and a nice use of strategy (since the right order of weapons will rid you of specific enemies in no time!).
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Rockman - The Power Battle".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Sony released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Rockman - The Power Battle : Arcade Gametrack - SRCL-3451) on 01/12/1995.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : Sometimes when you fight Shade Man, the background music is a version of the theme song from the "Ghosts n' Goblins" series. This seems to happen at random.
- SERIES -
1. Megaman - The Power Battle (1995)
2. Megaman 2 - The Power Fighters (1996)
- STAFF -
Planners : Ohko 25th, Zanzo, (^_^")
Programmers : Teruaki Hirokado, Giu Chan, Marh, Ohi
Object designers : K. Tokunaga, Top Joy, You-Tenkozow, Sensei, Takep, Eizi Murabayashi, Delta, Jun Ikawa, Jon, Tanida, Dja, Koga. M, Zephyr Sakuno
- PORTS -
* Arcade :
Capcom Play System II (1995)
$end
$info=megaman2,megamn2a,
$bio
Megaman 2 - The Power Fighters (c) 07/1996 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 17
Building upon the previous game, you must battle Dr. Wily's evil robot criminals with the help of Megaman, Protoman, Bass & Duo. Features cool 2-D graphics and the same tried & true Megaman controls. Pay attention to Dr. Light's advice and you may reach Dr. Wily's fortress and come out victorious!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Rockman 2 - The Power Fighters".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Rockman 2 - The Power Fighters : Capcom Game Soundtrack - VICL-2173) on 21/09/1996.
Voice actors : Hekiru Shiina, Jin Yamanoi, Koji Tobe, Takashi Nagasako, Takko Ishimori
Producer : Yoshimi Ohnishi
General producer : Noritaka Funamizu
$end
$info=megatack,
$bio
MegaTack (c) 1980 GamePlan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri.
$end
$info=meijinsn,
$bio
Meijinsen (c) 1986 SNK / Alpha Denshi.
$end
$info=meikyuh,
$bio
Meikyuu Hunter G (c) 1987 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Labyrinth Hunter G'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Real Ghostbusters".
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
$end
$info=kikcubic,
$bio
Meikyuujima (c) 06/1988 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Labyrinth Island'.
The US faces a grave crisis! The former president has been kidnapped by a group of revolutionaries while on a trip on Central Africa meant to promote world peace. Take control of three highly skilled anti-terrorist soldiers and venture through enemy lines to save the former president & annihilate the rebel army in the process. Features solid graphics & sound, plenty of weapons & vehicles to use and hulking bosses to defeat.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Senjou no Ookami II".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Capcom 3 - PCCB-00030) on 21/05/1990.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : 90 03 02
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : 90 06 08
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* At the end of stage 1, a large plane rises in front of the player. If you stand .25 to .5 inches up from the bottom of the cliff, and line up so your bullets will hit just to the right of the plane's center, it cannot hit you with its cannon. This takes practice.
- SERIES -
1. Commando (1985)
2. Mercs (1990)
- STAFF -
Chief designer : S. Okano, A. Kume, Kijima
Character designers : Hitoshi Nishio, T. Hayashi
Sound : M. Gotoh
Sound programmer : Y. Katayama
Programmers : M. Akahori, T. Ohta, Y. Matsui
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 4")
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generations - Blazing Guns")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 4")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1991)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
$end
$info=mermaid,
$bio
Mermaid (c) 1982 Rock-ola.
$end
$info=metafox,
$bio
Meta Fox (c) 1989 Seta.
Game ID : UP
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
Also licensed to Taito and Jordan.
- STAFF -
Producer : Jun Fujimoto
T. Ishikawa, N. Nonaka, Y. Ohta, K. Ishikawa, T. Tsuboi, M. Watanabe, K 11, Jordan, M. Asakawa, K. Nakabayashi, F. Sugiura, T. Sato, J. Fujiwara, T. Wada
$end
$info=metalb,metalbj,
$bio
Metal Black (c) 09/1991 Taito.
Game ID : D12
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Metal Black - PCCB-00079) on 21/01/1992.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Levels Select : Boot machine with service switch pressed.
Message appears : SERVICE SWITCH ERROR, press 1p Start(x3), service switch, 1p Start.
Message appears : SELECT BY DOWN SW, select level with joy Down/Up and push Start button.
- SERIES -
1. Gun & Frontier (1991)
2. Metal Black (1991)
- STAFF -
Producers : Senba Takatsuna, Hori Takamasa
Game designers : Senba Takatsuna, Hori Takamasa, Kuroki Naoya, Ohno Tomohiro, Seguchi Takashi, Mizobe Kumi, Watanabe Yasuhisa, Jun Sawaki, Ishikawa Katsuhisa
Cast : Ho Lee Chan, Zuntata, John Neianik 8th, Sakou Menme
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=metlclsh,
$bio
Metal Clash (c) 1985 Data East.
- STAFF -
Game programmer : Akira Sakuma
$end
$info=metlhawk,
$bio
Metal Hawk (c) 1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Winning Run : G.S.M. Namco 2 - D24B1003) on 21/07/1989.
- STAFF -
Producers : K. Sawano, K. Tashiro
Game designer : H. Nakatani
Game programmer : A. Yuhara
Visual designers : T. Ishikawa, H. Kikuchi, K. Iwaida, W. Yanagawa
Music & Sound effects : Shinji Hosoe, Kazuo Noguchi
Electrical enginnering : M. Yamada, O. Morita
Drive program : T. Inui
PCB designer : T. Okada
Cabinet designer : Y. Nakauma
Mechanical engineering : S. Karino, H. Igarashi, T. Imai, S. Kanebako, H. Tatsumi
$end
$info=mslug,
$bio
Metal Slug - Super Vehicle-001 (c) 04/1996 Nazca.
Game ID : 0201
A rebel army, with powerful weapons & war machines at their disposal, commanded by the evil General Morden seeks to take over the world, and is up to Marco Rossi & Tarma Roving, two seasoned soldiers to face impossible odds in order to defeat this threat as well as rescue the many hostages that are scattered across the battlefield so they can reward you with weapons to help you in your mission. Don't forget to look out for your most powerful weapon available : the fearsome Super Vehicle 001 (known commonly as the Metal Slug). Features funny 2-D graphics with superb color & shading, great music & sound and classic run & gun action. Good luck soldier, your mission awaits...
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Obviously parodying the movie and TV smash hits 'Full Metal Jacket' and 'MASH', this game obviously does not take itself very seriously! The Rebel Army's flag is an obvious parody of the Nazi army's flag. Also General Morden himself is a parody of Saddam Hussein!
Just as the two main heroes (Marco & Tarma) appear on every chapter in this game series, General Morden & Allen O' Neill (the machine gun wielding, trash mouth-talking, buffed soldier) are the classic main villains! (Quite a bunch of stubborn fellows, no?) :)
- SERIES -
1. Metal Slug - Super Vehicle-001 (1996)
2. Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (1998)
3. Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (1999)
4. Metal Slug 3 (2000)
5. Metal Slug 4 (2002)
6. Metal Slug 5 (2003)
- STAFF -
Designers : Akio, Susumu, Max.D, Tomohiro, T. Okui, Kozo
Planners : Meeher, Hire-Nag
Sound : Hiya!, Jim
Programmers : Hamachan, Andy A. Kurooka, T. Yokota, H. Yamada, Pierre
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=mslug2,
$bio
Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (c) 02/1998 SNK.
Game ID : 0241
General Morden is still alive as well as his army, and this time around he has sided with powerful allies (some of these are not even human!). The two brave soldiers duo Marco & Tarma are called to deal with this threat once again, aided by the members of the newly founded Sparrow Squad! (Fio & Eri). Features more enemies, more hulking bosses, more weapons, more vehicles, more hostages, more surprises & more humor than its predecessor. See you in hell!!!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The game's alien enemies as well as the final battle & ending sequence are a hillarious homage to the sci-fi blockbuster flick : Independence Day.
On the parental advisory screen (US version), 'advisory' is misspelled as 'advisoly'.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Metal Slug 2 Original Sound Tracks - PCCB-00311) on 17/04/1998.
The aliens thirst for revenge! So once again they have sided with the remains of Morden's army in order to conquer the earth, but it seems they have sinister plans of their own. Nevertheless, the brave soldier team (Marco, Tarma, Fio & Eri) will risk their lives to rid the earth of the alien menace once & for all! Features lots of new enemies & bosses, secret areas & branching paths, vertical & horizontal shooter stages, and even more surprises to look out for. All in all, a superb shooter with lots of stuff to do and enemies to shoot. Peace Forever!!!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
This game was the last game in the Metal Slug series developed by SNK.
The underwater stages seem to be inspired from the old arcade title "In the Hunt", an intense submarine shooter by Irem (a case of nostalgia by the developer team?).
Lots of movie parodies in this game, check them out :
The crab mutants in Mission 1 are a parody of either the sci-fi horror movie : 'Deep Star Six' or the more popular sci-fi action flick : 'Starship Troopers'.
The overall setting and the zombies in Mission 2 could be a funny parody of either the horror classic 'Night of the living dead' or Capcom's famous survival horror videogame series 'Resident Evil'.
Also in this stage there is a guest appearance by the Men in Black! :)
The carnivorus plant aliens in Mission 4 seem to be a parody to the sci-fi musical comedy movie : 'The Little Shop of Horrors'.
The squid-like aliens in the gigantic Mission 5 (known as Mars People) continue to be an homage to the movie : 'Independence Day'.
Also the alien clones you face in this stage seem to parody the sci-fi horror movie : 'Invasion of the body snatchers'.
Finally, the last boss battle seems to be slightly inspired in the ending sequence in the sci-fi thriller : 'Alien Resurrection'.
One of the hostages (who also appeared in Metal Slug 2 & X, by the way) known as Hyakkutaro will join the fight by shooting fireballs! (possibly an homage to the famed Dragonball anime?)
Noise Factory released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Metal Slug 3 Original Soundtrack - NF-0002) on 31/01/2003.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Tip : When in Zombie mode you are invulnerable to all bullets & projectiles minus those thrown at you by another zombie. Weird...
Originally intended to improve upon some of the problems the previous Metal Slug game had (mainly being the rather noticeable slowdown!) This update also implements a few changes to beef up the game such as new enemies, a different end boss layout, a few cool new weapons and lots of secrets. The result is a better game & one of the finest chapters in this series. Who says you can't teach an old war dog some new tricks?! :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Metal Slug 2 Original Soundtracks - PCCB-00311) on 17/04/1998.
Metal Soldier Isaac II does NOT have a predecessor. The original prototype of this game was simply Metal Soldier Isaac and was called Metal Soldier Isaac II for its formal arcade release.
This game is known in Japan as "Oni - The Ninja Master" and is an off shoot of the, then popular, Oni series of RPGs by Pandora Box, stretching across the Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo Super Famicom and Sony PlayStation.
The symbols that appear on floating balls in the attract mode are Siddham, a writing system used in Japan for writing Buddhist mantras and sutras in Sanskrit.
Beat-'em-up with four selectable characters who have the power to morph into Were-animals.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Mystic Warriors" based hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusement Sounds '93 Autumn - KICA-7620, 7621) on 21/10/1993.
- STAFF -
Producers : K. Kozuki, Y. Nishimura
Exective producer : M. Inoue
Software designers : Gen, Tetsu. W, Yossy
Graphic designers : Asa "DON", Satochan, Sochichi
Sound effects : Sakagon
Music editors : M. Izu, Ega
Hardware designer : Yusaku
Visiual designer : Ricky
$end
$info=meteor,
$bio
Meteoroids (c) 1981 Venture Line.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Space Force".
$end
$info=metrocrs,metrocra,
$bio
Metro-Cross (c) 05/1985 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Pac-Land" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Return of Video Game Music - ACL-22004) on 25/06/1985.
- STAFF -
Music by : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Namco Museum Vol.5")
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Atari ST (1990)
Commodore C64
$end
$info=mexico86,
$bio
Mexico 86 (c) 1987 Micro Research.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Kick and Run".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* All-Stars Team : On the title screen press and hold the start button, wait 8 seconds exactly and release. Do this 3 times and you'll hear a bip-like noise. Insert the coin and go to the team selection screen; put the cursor over Argentina and press and hold start, now choose Argentina. But instead of choosing Argentina you'll get the All-Stars Team.
$end
$info=moonwalk,moonwlka,moonwlkb,
$bio
Michael Jackson's MoonWalker (c) 07/1990 Sega.
Michael Jackson, along with his chimp Bubbles, attempts to save children from the evil Mr. Big. No, the ending doesn't tell you what Michael does with the children after he saves them. Featuring 3-D background scenery and high action character movements.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 18 hardware.
This game is based on the movie of the same name.
The background music contains many of Michael Jackson's greatest numbers : 'Bad' for stage 1 and 5, 'Smooth Criminal' for stage 2, 'Beat It' for stage 3, 'Another Part of Me' for stage 4, 'Billie Jean' for the ending.
- STAFF -
Game concept & Design by : Michael Jackson
$end
$info=midres,midresu,midresj,
$bio
Midnight Resistance (c) 10/1989 Data East.
Two skilled soldiers must face a eerie mutant army as well as a gruesome bio-weapon in order to rescue their family who is being held hostage! Features nice graphics & engaging gameplay!
- TRIVIA -
The game's ending changes slightly depending how many family members are rescued before the final battle! Save them all!
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack for this game (Crude Buster, Midnight Resistance - PCCB-00039) on 21/08/1990.
A Midnight Resistance unit appears in the 1990 movie 'Robocop 2'.
- SERIES -
1. Heavy Barrel (1987)
2. Midnight Resistance (1989)
- STAFF -
Designer : Koji Akibayashi
Software : Yuichi Nishimura, Naoya Hanada, Yuji Ohtomo, Tac. H
Mighty Guy doesn't need a gun to fend off large amounts of soldiers! This is what "Ikari Warriors" would be if they left their machine guns at home.
$end
$info=mimonkey,mimonsco,mimonscr,
$bio
Mighty Monkey (c) 1982 Universal Video Games.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg was made by Yih Lung on the "Scramble" hardware and another by Noel on the "Super Cobra" hardware.
'Sun Wu Kong' is a legendary monkey king from an Chinese fantasy novel (by His Yu Chi) called 'Pilgrimage to the West'.
$end
$info=mpangj,
$bio
Mighty! Pang (c) 10/2000 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first and only Mitchell game to run on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- SERIES -
1. Pang (1989)
2. Super Pang (1990)
3. Pang! 3 (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planners : Futoshi Kuwahara, Taiji Miyajima
Lead programmers : Shigeru Komiya
Lead artist : Eiko Kato
Character designer : Satoshi Ida
Art supervisor : Tetuhiro Kuroda
Assistants : Kazue Matunaga, Makoto Kobayashi, Hiroki Narisawa, Daigo Ota
Music composer : Takafumi Wada
SE designer : Yoko Mizumoto
Executive producer : Roy Ozaki
Producer : Kouichi Niida
$end
$info=mikie,mikiehs,
$bio
Mikie (c) 10/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX469
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Shinnyuushain Tooru-Kun".
The classroom level of Mikie plays the song 'A Hard Day's Night' by The Beatles. The Gym Level plays 'Twist and Shout', the Medley/Russell song made famous by the Fab Four.
- UPDATES -
* Shinnyuushain Tooru-Kun : This is the original version. Mikie has red hair (because we all know that redheads are temperamental troublemakers). Football players are now Bulky Students (Classroom) or Police/Probation Officers (Garden). All of the students wear uniforms, including Mikie. Your classroom teacher wears a white shirt and is somewhat pudgier than his American counterpart. Many of the rooms also have a slightly different appearance and I believe the dance studio teacher wears glasses. Go figure.
* Mikie (High School Graffitti) : Aside from the noticeably different decor in the homeroom (all right, it's only the blackboard), there are several MAJOR differences in this MUCH harder version. Hearts that were normally in glass cases are stacked as piles of three hearts (you only have to time the last heart for Perfects). Furthermore, you can't headbutt in this version, you have to yell, which temporarily stuns enemies EXCEPT FOR your homeroom teacher, who cannot be stopped except by thrown items. Yelling is also much shorter range than headbutting, making timing crucial. Not a version for the weak-reflexed. Most importantly though is that if you take too long in a room, the Classroom teacher can throw what looks like either a necklace or dentures at you. On the plus side, you recover faster from a yell than a headbutt (less lag time) and enemies don't speed up as fast as they do in the other romsets (unfortunately, it seems as though the homeroom teacher will speed up on his own in this romset).
- PORTS -
*Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1985)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1986)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
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$info=millpac,
$bio
Mill Pac (c) 1980 Valadon Automation.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a rare French hack of "Centipede".
'Mill' is an abrevation for 'Mille' wich translates from French as 'Thousand'. 'Pac' is the reference for the "Pac-Man" characters. 'Mill Pac' is also a pun for 'Mille-Pattes' which translates from French as ..."Millipede"!
About VA : Valadon Automation was founded by Alain Valadon.
$end
$info=gtmr2,
$bio
Mille Miglia 2 - Great 1000 Miles Rally (c) 1995 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
Based on a race that occured in Italy from Brescia to Rome and return yearly between 1927-1938 and 1945-1950 called the '1000 Miglia'.
The car/track select screen uses a sample from the US Olympic TV theme.
- SERIES -
1. Great 1000 Miles Rally (1994)
2. Mille Miglia 2 - Great 1000 Miles Rally (1995)
$end
$info=milliped,
$bio
Millipede (c) 11/1982 Atari.
Game ID : 136013
An army of menacing millipedes - cousins to the famed Centipede - have invaded your garden patch and you must shoot arrows at them to rid your plot of these pesky pests. But wait! The millipedes aren't the only insidious insects you have to destroy. Jumping spiders, buzzing bees, bouncing beetles, mosquitoes, dragonflies, inchworms and earwigs all have unique and deadly powers of their own!
- TRIVIA -
Originally called 'Centipede Deluxe'.
This game runs on the "Centipede" hardware.
Approximately 10,000 units were produced (8,690 upright and 1,300 cocktail).
A Millipede unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks' and in the 1988 movie 'Arthur 2 - On the Rocks'.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Ed Logg
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Atari ST (1986)
PC [CD-Rom] (2000, "Atari Arcade hits 2")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=minasan,
$bio
Minasan no Okagesama Desu! Dai Sugoroku Taikai (c) 01/1991 Monolith.
Game ID : 0027
A difficult mahjong game with very odd characters and board game elements.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Thanks To Everyone! Great Dice Game Tournament'. 'Sugoroku' is also a children's game played with dice and is also the Japanese version of Backgammon.
Also the game is based on characters created by a famous Japanese comedy duo (called Tunnels) for a TV show of the same name. Many of these characters appear in the game.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
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$info=minefld,
$bio
Minefield (c) 1983 Stern Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Chris Oberth
$end
$info=mineswpr,
$bio
Minesweeper (c) 1977 Amutech.
$end
$info=minivadr,
$bio
Minivader (c) 1990 Taito.
Game ID : D26
- TRIVIA -
This is a test board sold in Japan together with every cabinet.
The main theme music is the "Bubble Bobble" ending music.
- UPDATES -
Very similar to "Bubble Bobble" but it have :
* Different sound hardware.
* Redesigned levels.
* Redesigned (8bpp!) graphics.
$end
$info=mcontest,
$bio
Miss Mahjong Contest in Yakuman Daigaku (c) 10/1989 Nichibutsu.
A beauty contest where the winner is determined by their mahjong prowess. Take that, Miss America!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Miss Mahjong Contest In Yakuman University'. 'Yakuman' is a term used in Japanese mahjong to describe the highest-scoring rank of hands.
$end
$info=mspuzzle,
$bio
Miss Puzzle (c) 1994 Min.
$end
$info=missw96,
$bio
Miss World '96 Nude (c) 1996 Comad.
Rip-off of "Gals Panic!", featuring 'adult' photographs instead of the cartoon imagery.
- TRIVIA -
Julia Morley (Owner/operator of the Miss World franchise), did not give consent for the title to be used in this game, and is apparently upset to see the beauty contest of the same name associated with adult material in this way.
Like many of Comad's games the ADPCM samples used are bootlegs, the only identified piece of music is 'Oxygene Part 4' by Jean-Michel Jarre.
Contains samples from the dance tracks 'Move Your Body', 'Be My Lover' and others, which were popular dance hits for that time (1995-96).
- SERIES -
1. Miss World '96 Nude (1996)
2. Miss World 2002 (2002)
$end
$info=missmw96,
$bio
Miss-Mister World '96 Nude (c) 199? Unknown.
A poorly done conversion (possible hack) of "Miss World '96" Nude including some adult male images.
- TRIVIA -
Julia Morley (Owner/operator of the Miss World franchise), did not give consent for the title to be used in this game, and is apparently upset to see the beauty contest of the same name associated with adult material in this way.
Like many of Comad's games the ADPCM samples used are bootlegs, the only identified piece of music is 'Oxygene Part 4' by Jean-Michel Jarre.
$end
$info=missile,missile2,
$bio
Missile Command (c) 06/1980 Atari.
Game ID : 035820-035825
- TRIVIA -
A hack of this game is called "Super Missile Attack".
Missile Command, was an immensely popular arcade game that combined great game play with a rather chilling message about the dangers of war. Approximately 20,000 units were produced.
Originally called 'Armaggedon', Missile Command was designed at a time that the United States and Russia were locked in a fierce 'cold war'.
* The Creation of Missile Command : The idea for Missile Command began with a magazine story about satellites that captured the attention of Atari's president, who passed the clipping to Lyle Rains. Rains asked Dave Theurer to lead the effort in creating the classic, action-packed arcade game.
* Remembrances from the Video Game Masters : Recalling the birth of Missile Command, Dave Theurer said : "The request was for a game where there are missiles attacking the California coast and the player is defending the coast. They said, take it from here and write up a game proposal. In the first proposal it was the California coast. "Part of creating a great game is knowing what to strip away. Some of the first baggage the developers dropped was geographic identifications because of the frightful scenario of the game. And then they stripped away more. Dave Theurer : "The original suggestion was for there to be a scanning radar, but I immediately said, no way! It would be just too hard for the player because he wouldn't be able to see what was going on. We chucked that idea. And when we first developed the game, we added railroads to transport missiles from the cities to the missile bases. That got to be too complicated and people got confused... if you get too complicated, people won't play. We also had submarines for a while but that didn't work out so we ripped them out, too.".
The smart bombs presented the most difficult challenge in writing the code for Missile Command. Dave Theurer : "These little diamond-shape guys can evade your explosions. The only way you can kill them is if the explosion starts out right on top of them. Programming that was the hardest part. They had to be intelligent because the little guy had to look around on the screen to see what he had to avoid and he had to figure out the best path to go around what there was to avoid. Of course, if I made it too smart, then the player couldn't kill it and they'd be guaranteed instant death. So it had to be a fine line between smarter than the dumb missiles, yet not totally unkillable.".
Nerves of steel is the way Rich Adam one of the Missile Command team members described his coworker : "Dave Theurer was extremely detail oriented, very thorough, very disciplined. He had nerves of steel, would never get rattled, and worked tirelessly. You need nerves of steel because if your code doesn't work it's your fault, something inside that code is not correct. There's really nowhere to hide. The real Achilles' heel with a lot of software people, I believe, is that they spin their wheels and they go through this denial phase : 'It can't be my code! How could anything possibly be wrong with it? My code is so straightforward!' Well, it's so straightforward you might not have thought of a nuance. So, that's why it takes nerves of steel, I think. The work requires sort of a cold, methodical approach to the software."
* Popular from the Start : Even before it shipped, Missile Command had intense fans. Speaking of the play the game got just within the labs of Atari, Ed Rotberg said : "There were guys there that would literally have to worship that game for hours at a time. Their hands were sweating, and it was a definite adrenaline rush." Describing some of the dedicated players at Atari, Dave Theurer said : "We were in the same building as the consumer division and there were a couple of guys from that division who would come down and spend all day playing Missile Command. I don't know what they did upstairs, but they would spend the entire day playing the game."
* The Great 25-Cent Escape : The escape from reality could sometimes have frightful consequences. The horrifying subject matter of Missile Command had an impact on the developers. Dave Theurer : "It was pretty scary. During the project and for six months after the project, I'd wake up in a cold sweat because I'd have these dreams where I'd see the missile streak coming in and I'd see the impact. I would be up on top of a mountain and I'd see the missiles coming in, and I'd know it would be about 30 seconds until the blast hit and fried me to a crisp.".
Steve Calfee : "Everybody I know who really got into the game had nightmares about nuclear war.". The game was nearly shipped with a name that carried the message of the end of the world... Armageddon. Steve Calfee : "We had this big thing about the name of the game. From the beginning, it was called Armageddon. The management, themselves, didn't know what the word meant and they thought none of the kids would. Then we went through this big thing of naming it. Engineering loved the name Armageddon, and we always wanted to call it that. From the very top came the message, 'We can't use that name, nobody'll know what it means, and nobody can spell it.'" Placing the game in the context of the previous decade, Ed Rotberg said : "The thing about Missile Command is that the world was not nearly as stable politically as it is now. There is a little bit of a spooky message in that whole game when you have that final cloud at the end.".
A Missile Command unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day' and in the 1995 movie 'Species'.
In 1982, a multi-player sequel was planned but never released. This game would have have been identical to the first except with twice as many cities and batteries and the players cooperating to save each other cities from the onslaught.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- SERIES -
1. Missile Command (1980)
2. Missile Command 3D (1995, Atari Jaguar)
- STAFF -
From hiscore table : Dave Theurer (DFT), (DLS), (SRC), Rich Adam (RDA), (MJP), (JED), (DEW), (GJL)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1981)
Atari 5200 (1982)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
Sega Master System (1992, "Arcade Smash Hits")
Atari Lynx (1994)
Sega GameGear (1996, "Arcade Classics")
Sega Mega Drive (1996, "Arcade Classics")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sega Saturn (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Nintendo Game Boy Colors (1999)
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Atari Anniversary Advance")
Emerson Arcadia
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1981)
Commodore C64 (1983)
Atari ST (1986)
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Atari Arcade hits 1")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
VTech Laser-VZ ("Missile Attack")
* Others :
Mobile phone [Motorola T720] (2002)
$end
$info=m660,m660b,m660j,
$bio
Mission 660 (c) 1986 ED.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution.
This game is also known as "Alphax Z".
$end
$info=misncrft,
$bio
Mission Craft (c) 2000 Sun.
$end
$info=mrviking,mrvikngj,
$bio
Mister Viking (c) 06/1984 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5383
Become a fearless viking warrior in search of a missing treasure. Face a fury of enemy obstacles in a barbaric battle for bonus points!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : A. Kawahara, K. Iwanaga
Security by : Syuichi Katagi
$end
$info=quiz18k,
$bio
Miyasu Nonki no Quiz 18-kin (c) 1992 EIM.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Nonki Miyasu's Quiz for adults'.
$end
$info=mizubaku,
$bio
Mizubaku Adventure (c) 09/1990 Taito.
Game ID : C49 (F2-System No. 7)
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Great Waterbomb Adventure'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Liquid Kids".
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
Hipopo, the main character, appears in "Bubble Symphony" as a special character and in "Bubble Memories" as a giant bonus item. One of the secret rooms is built in the image of Tiki, the kiwi from "The New Zealand Story".
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Teddy Bear Cheat : In the demo mode (after the title screen), press 20 times the bubble button and a cute picture of a bear will appear in the left bottom of the screen.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1992)
Sega Saturn (1998)
$end
$info=msgundam,msgunda1,
$bio
Mobile Suit Gundam - Kidou Senshi Gundam (c) 09/1993 Banpresto.
Ten selectable mecha from the Gundam saga battle each other for space dominance!
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Maneuver Soldier Gundam'.
- SERIES -
1. Mobile Suit Gundam - Kidou Senshi Gundam (1993)
2. Mobile Suit Gundam EX Revue (1994)
3. Kidou Butouden Gundam (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Kidou Senshi Gundam W - Endless Duel (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Gundam Battle Assault (1998, Sony PlayStation)
- STAFF -
System programmers : Kazuyoshi Ishihara, Sou Kajiwara
This bootleg uses a different color scheme than the original.
$end
$info=mmpanic,
$bio
Monkey Mole Panic (c) 1992 Nakanihon.
Game ID : '70'
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
$end
$info=monsterb,monster2,
$bio
Monster Bash (c) 11/1982 Sega.
$end
$info=mmaulers,
$bio
Monster Maulers (c) 1993 Konami.
Game ID : GX170
A trio of supervillains unleashes an army of gross mutants on earth in order to start an alien invasion. Our only hope is the trio of superheroes known as the 'Ultimate Task Force'. Squash the evil mutants and put an end to the alien menace. Features excellent graphics & sound as well as plenty of moves to find!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn".
This game runs on a "Mystic Warriors" based hardware.
Monster Maulers reflects a Japanese tradition of TV series featuring teams of brightly-suited martial artists called Super Sentai, 'sentai' meaning 'task force' or 'squad'. The best known of these series in the West is 'Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuuranger', which was made into the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn - KICA-7627) on 01/01/1994.
- UPDATES -
Differences between "Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn" and "Monster Maulers" :
*The "Kyukyoku Sentai Dadandarn" main theme song can be heard in the Japanese version only.
*The 'episode' titles shown before each fight are vocally announced in the Japanese version only.
* Eagle's nationality is unknown in Dadandarn, while he is an American in Monster Maulers.
Cast : A. Nakashima, H. Tanigawa, A. Takahashi, M. Chida, Monapaseri, D. Mastushima, M. Aoyama, Honkytonk Theater
Singer : Shimon Masato
Director : Kengo
Produce : Masa33
$end
$info=mslider,
$bio
Monster Slider (c) 1997 Visco / Datt Japan.
$end
$info=montecar,
$bio
Monte Carlo (c) 04/1980 Atari.
Game ID : 035763-035780
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dennis Koble
$end
$info=moonaln,
$bio
Moon Alien (c) 19?? Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Karateco.
- SERIES -
1. Moon Alien
2. Moon Alien Part 2 (1980)
$end
$info=moonal2,moonal2b,
$bio
Moon Alien Part 2 (c) 03/1980 Nichibutsu.
- SERIES -
1. Moon Alien
2. Moon Alien Part 2 (1980)
$end
$info=moonbase,
$bio
Moon Base (c) 03/1980 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a licensed version of Taito's "Space Invaders Part II".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Message : During the gameplay demo portion of attract mode press the following buttons at the same time : Right+Fire+2P Start. Then press the following buttons at the same time : Left+Fire+1P Start. The message (TAITO CORP.) will appear below the high score.
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Moon Base (1980)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
5. Space Invaders DX (1994)
6. Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (1995)
This game is known in US as "Eagle" (Licensed to Centuri for manufacture 10/1980).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Fantazia".
A hacked version is known as "Super Moon Cresta".
- SERIES -
1. Moon Cresta (1980)
2. Terra Cresta (1985)
3. Terra Cresta II (NEC PC Engine)
4. Dangar - Ufo Robo (1986)
5. Terra Force (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Shigeki Fujiwara
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Nichibutsu Arcade Classics")
* Computers :
Microtan 65 (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore C64
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
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Moon Patrol (c) 05/1982 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Williams for US manufacture and distribution.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
A Moon Patrol unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks' and in the 1984 movie 'The Karate Kid'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : When alien ships fly over, keep adjusting your speed or they will eventually hit you with a bomb. Draw their bombs to one end of the screen, then shift to the other.
* Hint 2 : Although the part of the mines seems to be the more difficult, it isn't - all you have to do is not move your tank at all, only pressing the jump button. You won't get many bonus points, but at least you'll survive.
* Hint 3 : The big key to this game is memorization. After the beginner course, you go on to the champion course, which never changes no matter how many times you pass it. Memorize the two courses, and you will almost never lose a life.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Colecovision (1984)
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Sega Dreamcast (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1982)
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
MSX (1984)
Atari ST (1987)
PC [CD-Rom] (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Apple II
TI-99/4A
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1982) released by Gakken.
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Moon Quasar (c) 10/1980 Nichibutsu.
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Moon Shuttle (c) 09/1981 Nichibutsu.
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Moonwar (c) 1981 Stern Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Cobra" hardware.
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More More Plus - Puzzle Express (c) 1999 SemiCom / Exit.
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Moriguchi Hiroko no Quiz de Hyuu! Hyuu! (c) 05/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E08
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hiroko Moriguchi's Rushing Wind Quiz!' (Hiroko Moriguchi is the hostess' name). 'Hyuu-hyuu' is Japanese onomatopoiea for rushing wind.
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
The attract mode intro pretty much reproduces the intro format of Japanese broadcast television shows exactly, right down to having a screen for the sponsor's name (Taito, in this case) written underneath the word 'Teikyou' (all in white text) while an announcer says 'Kono bangumi wa Taito no teikyou de okurishimasu' which translates to 'This program is brought to you by the sponsorship of Taito'. Replace the word 'Taito' with the name of any other company and you have a phrase (or some variation of it) and text that is uttered and shown at the top of every single Japanese TV show broadcasted.
Hiroko Moriguchi is a pop singer and TV personality.
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Mortal Kombat (c) 07/1992 Midway.
The original digitized fighter, infamous for introducing large sprays of blood and fatalities. Seven selectable characters and two end bosses pound each other into pulp and take an occasional break to throw in a bonus round.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg version of Mortal Kombat exists, where the name of the manufacturer is YAWDIM - that's MIDWAY reversed!
This game runs on bot Williams / Midway Y Unit and Midway T Unit hardware.
Mortal Kombat was renowned as the first fighting game to use digitized characters and blood (as opposed to the hand-animated, more cartoon-like graphics of competing games). Mortal Kombat was developed as a reaction to the popular Capcom game "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior", with simpler controls and digitized graphics. Some say the game's graphic violence was gratuitous, and was only included in order to generate a public outcry and controversy that would increase publicity for the game.
Although highly controversial, the mix of realism and violence propelled Mortal Kombat to the height of popularity. An example of the game's innovations was the Fatality, a special finishing move executed against a dying opponent to create an even more gruesome death. For example, one character would grasp a defeated, wobbling opponent by the head, then rip the head and spine out of the opponent's body, which then crumpled to the ground in a pool of blood. Another aspect of gameplay that became a recurring element in games that followed was the so-called 'juggle', where a series of moves could be executed against an opponent who was kept in mid-air by the force of the attacks, and who hence had no defense against further attacks as long as the 'juggle' could be maintained.
The original concept of Mortal Kombat was modeled after the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie 'Bloodsport', which is a cult classic martial arts film. The character of Johnny Cage is directly modeled after Frank Dux, Van Damme's character in the movie. Johnny Cage's film-star motif is an obvious link to this. Cage also wears the same costume (plus shoes) that Van Damme's character wore in the final battle of the movie. Cage's splits punch was originally seen in Bloodsport during the fight against the Sumo wrestler. Since Midway was unable to get Van Damme for this game, they kept the same kumite/martial arts movie concept and added the Kombat story.
The code for this game includes the ASCII string 'NOOBSAIBOT' (originally in "Mortal Kombat II" rev. 3.1), suggesting that the character may have made his first appearance here, instead of Reptile (which took up less memory).
The heads used in the background of the first stage and in the spike pit are actually those of the programmers themselves! The statue of Buddha in the background of the courtyard stage was actually a lawn ornament from a neighbor's yard.
During the fighting scenes that take place on the stone platform above the field of sharp spikes, if you look closely at the glowing moon in the background, you will sometimes see a silhouette fly past it. These shadows will either be Peter Pan and the Darling children, a witch on a broomstick, a kite, a blimp, a rocket, a flying saucer, or Santa Claus in his reindeer-pulled sleigh. The shadows appear about every six games.
Liu Kang is Midway's homage to Bruce Lee.
A Mortal Kombat unit appears in the 1995 movie 'The Doom Generation'.
- UPDATES -
REV. 0.9 :
* Prototype version.
REV. 1.0 :
* First official release of Mortal Kombat.
* In a two player game, both players could not choose the same character.
* Liu Kang had Uppercut - Flying Kick Combo.
REV. 2.0 :
* Both players could choose the same character.
* New Shang Tsung death animation added.
* Merchandise promo added.
* More blood added.
REV. 3.0 :
* Computer intelligence increased.
* Reptile added.
* Comic book offer is a switch setting.
REV. 4.0 :
* Reptile clues added (shadows on moon).
* Sonya and Kano could fight Reptile.
* Block allowed during fatality.
* Goro's theme played during all Endurance rounds.
REV. 5.0 :
* Bug fix release.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Fatalities : To perform a Fatality, you must win the match, then do the proper joystick/button sequence when "Finish Him!" appears...
JOHNNY CAGE : (close) Forward(x3), HP - Cage decapitates his opponent with an uppercut.
KANO : (close) Back, Down, Forward, LP - Kano rips out his opponent's heart.
SUB-ZERO : (close) Forward, Down, Forward, HP - Sub-Zero grabs his opponent by the neck and pulls their head off, taking their spine along with the head.
SONYA BLADE : (anywhere) Forward(x2), Back(x2), Block - Sonya blows an energy ball in the air. The ball hits her opponent and engulfs them in flames, turning the opponent into a skeleton.
RAIDEN : (close) Forward, Back(x2), HP - Raiden shoots lightening into his opponent's head, causing it to explode.
LIU KANG : (close) hold Block, 270° (Forward, Down, Back, Up) - Liu Kang does a spinning kick and an uppercut.
SCORPION : (jump distance) hold Block, Up(x2), release Block - Scorpion removes his mask to reveal a skull. He then breathes fire on his opponent, turning him into a skeleton.
- SERIES -
1. Mortal Kombat (1992)
2. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
3. Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
4. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
5. Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1995, Nintendo 64)
6. Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
7. Mortal Kombat Gold (1997, Sega Dreamcast)
8. Mortal Kombat - Deadly Alliance (2002, Nintendo GameCube)
- STAFF -
Design and software : Ed Boon
Design and graphics : John Tobias
Music and sounds : Dan Forden
Background graphics : John Vogel
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna
Senior hardware technician : Sheridan Oursler
Cabinet designer : Ray Czajka
* CAST :
Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Reptile : Daniel Pesina
Kano : Richard Divizio
Raiden : Carlos Pesina
Liu Kang and Shang Tsung : Ho Sung Pak
Sonya : Elizabeth Malecki
Goro character design by : John Tobias
Stop Motion Miniature by : Curt Chiarelli
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Nintendo Game Boy (1993)
Sega Master System (1993)
Sega Game Gear (1993)
Sega Mega CD
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1993)
PC [MS-DOS] (1993)
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Mortal Kombat 3 (c) 1994 Midway.
Shao Kahn suceeded in taking over the Earth realm and slowly becomes part of the Outworld realm. All the human life on Earth has been taken by Shao Kahn except for a few who are chosen by Raiden to the defend Earth realm against the invasion in a new Mortal Kombat tournament. Fourteen digitized characters fight to overthrow Shao Khan and his Centaur lieutenant Motaro.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway Wolf Unit hardware.
The first game in the series to feature the Run button and the controversial command combo system.
'Cyrax' and 'Sektor' before given their names were called 'ketchup' and 'mustard'.
- UPDATES -
PROTO 4.0 :
* AAMA warning in black.
* Shao Kahn just falls over when defeated.
* No ending credits.
* Computer only does combos for finishing moves.
* Motaro could be frozen by Sub-Zero.
* Motaro and Shao Kahn turn white when frozen.
REV. 1.0 :
* AAMA warning in black and blue.
* Sindel, Kabal, Cyrax and Sektor's Animalities added.
* Kano's fatalities have been changed.
* Galaxian game added.
* Vs. codes have been changed.
* Winning streak added.
* Ultimate code added.
* Subway and Shao Kahn Tower fatalities added.
* Credits listed.
* Performing Kabal's animality without a mercy resets the game.
* Computer does fatalities.
* Motaro could be frozen by Sub-Zero.
REV. 2.0 :
* Computer intelligence increased.
* Main Story Plot added.
* More blood added.
* Finishing moves have been changed.
* Babalities added.
* Friendships added.
* Combos altered.
* Shao Kahn's death altered.
* Movie Promo added.
* Antony Espindola included in the credits.
* Sub-Zero can no longer freeze Motaro.
* Smoke's finishing moves added.
* Shao Khan looks normal when frozen, instead of white.
REV. 2.1 :
* Computer intelligence increased.
* Damage on some combos lowered (Sub-Zero, Kabal).
* Free credit trick taken out.
* Smoke stays in memory after UKC is entered (Smoke will be erased in earlier versions should the game reset to factory default settings).
* Cyrax's double fatality glitch removed.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Kombat Kodes : Press the following buttons at the VS screen to activate the following Kombat (Note : The player one portion of the codes must be entered before the player two portion).
Play as Smoke :
Player one : Press HP(x2), BL(x9), HK(x2).
Player two : Press HP(x2), LP(x2), BL(x2), LK(x3), HK (x4).
Unlimited run :
Player one : Press LP(x4), BL(x6), LK(x6).
Player two : Press LP(x4), BL(x6), LK(x6).
Dark Kombat :
Player one : Press LP(x6), BL(x8), LK(x8).
Player two : Press LP(x4), BL(x2), LK(x2).
Psycho Kombat :
Player one : Press LP(x9), BL(x8), LK(x5).
Player two : Press LP(x1), BL(x2), LK(x5).
Randper Kombat :
Player one : Press LP(x4), BL(x6).
Player two : Press LP(x4), BL(x6).
Blocks disabled :
Player one : Press BL(x2).
Player two : Press BL(x2).
Player one has 1/4 energy :
Player one : Press LP(x7), LK(x4).
Player two has 1/4 energy :
Player two : Press LP(x7), LK(x7).
Fight Motaro :
Player one : Press LP(x9), BL(x6), LK(x9).
Player two : Press LP(x1), BL(x4), LK(x1).
Fight Shao Kahn :
Player one : Press BL(x3), LK(x3).
Player two : Press LP(x5), BL(x6), LK(x4).
Fight Smoke :
Player one : Press LP(x2), LK(x5).
Player two : Press LP(x2), LK(x5).
Play Galaga :
Player one : Press LP(x6), BL(x4), LK(x2).
Player two : Press LP(x4), BL(x6), LK(x8).
Fight Noob Saibot :
Player one : Press LP(x7), BL(x6), LK(x9).
Player two : Press LP(x3), BL(x4), LK(x2).
No life bars :
Player one : Press LP(x9), BL(x8), LK(x7).
Player two : Press LP(x1), BL(x2), LK(x3).
Throws disabled :
Player one : Press LP.
Player two : Press LP.
* Random Select : To have the computer randomly select your character, press Up and the Start button.
* Fatality - SHANG TSUNG :
1a. (close) hold LP, Down, Forward(x2), Down, and release LP - Tsung creates a bed of spikes and throws the opponent onto them.
1b. (REV 1.0) hold LP, Down, Forward, Down, Forward, and release LP.
2. (close) hold LP, Run, Block, Run, Block, and release LP - Tsung levitates the opponent off the ground. He steals their soul and their remains fall to the ground in a green puddle.
* Fatality - SINDEL :
1. (jump distance) Run(x2), Block, Run, Block - Sindel coils her hair around the opponent. She then pulls her hair back, causing the opponent to go into a violent spin, sending blood and body parts everywhere.
2. (close) Run, Block(x2), Run+Block - Sindel screams at the opponent, causing the opponent's skin to fly off.
* Fatality - JAX :
1a. (close) hold Block, Up, Down, Forward, Up, and release Block - Jax's arms form into long blades. He then cuts the opponent to pieces.
1b. (REV 1.0) hold Block, Forward, Down, Back, Up, Forward, and release Block.
2a. (far) Run, Block, Run(x2), LK - Jax grows to an immense size and steps on the opponent.
2b. (REV 1.0) Run(x3), Block, LK.
* Fatality - KANO :
1. (close) hold LP, Forward, Down(x2), Forward, and release LP - Kano pulls the opponent's skeleton out through their mouth.
2. (jump distance) LP, Block(x2), HK - Kano fires a laser from his eye that heats up the opponent until they explode.
* Fatality - LIU KANG :
1a. (jump distance) Forward(x2), Down(x2), LK - Liu Kang disappears and reforms on the opponent as fire. The opponent is reduced to a burning skeleton.
1b. (REV 1.0) Forward(x3), Back, Forward, LK.
2a. (anywhere) Up, Down, Up(x2), Run+Block - Liu Kang disappears and a Mortal Kombat machine falls on the opponent.
2b. (REV 1.0) hold Block, Up(x3), Run+Block.
* Fatality - SONYA BLADE :
1a. (jump distance) Back, Forward, Down(x2), Run - Sonya blows a kiss at the opponent, turning him into a burning skeleton.
1b. (REV 1.0) Down(x2), Forward, LK.
2. (far) hold Block+Run, Up(x2), Back, Down, and release Block+Run - Sonya blows a pink bubble at the opponent. The opponent is engulfed in the bubble, which eventually collapses, crushing them.
* Fatality - KURTIS STRYKER :
1. (close) Down, Forward, Down, Forward, Block - Stryker plants explosives on the opponent and runs away just before they explode.
2. (far) Forward(x3), LK - Stryker fires a tazer at the opponent, electrocuting them.
* Fatality - SMOKE :
1. (far) Up(x2), Forward, Down - Smoke opens his chest and bombs pour out. The screen fades to a picture of the Earth just seconds before the Earth explodes.
2. (jump distance) hold Run+Block, Down(x2), Forward, Up - Smoke drops an anarchist's bomb down the opponent's throat, causing them to explode.
* Fatality - SUB-ZERO :
1a. (close) Block(x2), Run, Block, Run - Sub-Zero grabs the opponent and lifts them over his head. He freezes them and proceeds to shatter them in a massive explosion and throws the ice and body parts to the ground.
1b. (REV 1.0) Down, Forward, Down, Forward, LP.
2a. (jump distance) Back(x2), Down, Back, Run - Sub-Zero blows a mist that freezes the opponent. They fall over and shatter.
2b. (REV 1.0) Down, Forward, Back, HK.
* Fatality - CYRAX :
1a. (anywhere) Down(x2), Up, Down, HP - Cyrax's head spins like a helicopter. He flies up and comes down head first on the opponent.
1b. (REV 1.0) Up(x3), Down, HP.
2a. (close) Down(x2), Forward, Up, Run - Cyrax self-distructs, taking the opponent with him.
1a : (jump distance) LP, Run(x2), Block - Sektor crushes the opponent in a huge clamp.
1b. (REV 1.0) Back(x3), HK.
2. (jump distance) Forward(x3), Back, Block - Sektor uses a flame thrower on the opponent.
* Fatality - NIGHTWOLF :
1a. (close) hold Block, Up(x2), Back, Forward, release Block, Block - Nightwolf causes a great light to engulf the opponent, which disintegrates them.
1b. (REV 1.0) Down, Forward(x2), HK.
2a. (jump distance) Back(x3), Down, HP - Nightwolf summons lightning into his tomahawk. He then electrocutes the opponent.
2b. (REV 1.0) Back(x3), HP.
* Fatality - SHEEVA :
1a. (close) Forward, Down(x2), Forward, LP - Sheeva pounds the opponent into the ground like a nail.
1b. (REV 1.0) Forward(x3), LP.
2a. (close) hold HK, Forward, Back, Forward(x2) and release HK - Sheeva rips all the opponent's skin off.
2b (REV 1.0) hold HK, Forward(x3), and release HK.
* Fatality - KUNG LAO :
1. (close) Forward(x2), Back, Down, HP - Kung Lao throws his hat. It makes four passes at the opponent, cutting them into pieces.
2. (anywhere) Run, Block, Run, Block, Down - Kung Lao does his whirl spin. The opponent gets pulled in and is torn apart.
* Fatality - KABAL :
1a. (jump distance) Down(x2), Back, Forward, Block - Kabal plugs his respirator into the opponent. Their head inflates and they float off the screen where they explode.
1b. (REV 1.0) Back(x2), Forward, Down, Block.
2. Run, Block(x3), HK - Kabal removes his mask to reveal a hideous face and screams at the opponent. The opponent is so frightened that their soul jumps out of their body.
* Finish Him - Animalities :
SHANG TSUNG : (jump distance) hold HP, Run(x3), and release HP - Tsung tunrs into a large green cobra and devours the opponent.
SINDEL : Forward, Up, HP - Sindel turns into a purple wasp and carries the opponent off while stinging them.
SINDEL (REV 1.0) : Forward(x2), HP.
JAX : (close) hold LP, Forward(x2), Down, Forward, and release LP - Jax turns into a yellow lion and pounces on the opponent.
KANO : (close) hold HP, Block(x3), and release HP - Kano turns into an orange spider and crushes the opponent.
LIU KANG : (jump distance) Down(x2), Up - Liu Kang turns into a giant green dragon and bites the opponent in half.
SONYA BLADE : (close) hold LP, Back, Forward, Down, Forward, and release LP - Sonya turns in to a large green bird and hovers over the opponent. She carries the opponent off screen where there is a crunching sound and bones fall back to the ground.
KURTIS STRYKER : (demi jump distance) Run(x3), Block - Stryker turns into a red tyrannosaurus rex and bites the opponent in half.
SMOKE : (jump distance) Down, Forward(x2), Block - Smoke turns into a black bull and rams the opponent off the screen.
SUB-ZERO : (close) Forward, Up(x2) - Sub-Zero turns into a blue polar bear and pounces on the opponent.
CYRAX : (close) Up(x2), Down(x2) - Cyrax turns into a light-blue Shark. He swims off the screen then pops up behind the opponent and eats them.
CYRAX (REV 1.0) : Up(x2), Down.
SEKTOR : (close) Forward(x2), Down, Up - Sektor turns into a giant purple bat. He flies to the opponent and decapitates him.
SEKTOR (REV 1.0) : (close) Down(x2), Up.
NIGHTWOLF : (close) Forward(x2), Down(x2) - Nightwolf turns into a red wolf and pounces on the opponent.
NIGHTWOLF (REV 1.0) : Down(x2).
SHEEVA : (close) Run, Block(x3), Block - Sheeva turns into a giant purple scorpion and stings the opponent, causing him to explode.
KUNG LAO : (close) Run(x4), Block - Kung Lao turns into a yellow leopard and pounces on the opponent.
KABAL : (close) hold HP, Forward(x2), Down, Forward, and release HP - Kabal turns into a green skeleton of a rhinoceros and butts the opponent into the air.
KABAL (REV 1.0) hold HP 3 seconds, and release.
* Finish Him - Babalities :
SHANG TSUNG : Run(x3), LK.
SINDEL : Run(x3), Up.
JAX : Down(x3), LK.
KANO : Forward(x2), Down(x2), LK.
LIU KANG : Down(x3), High Kick.
SONYA BLADE : Down(x2), Forward, LK.
KURTIS STRYKER : Down, Forward(x2), Back, HP.
SMOKE : Down(x2), Back(x2), HK.
SUB-ZERO : Down, Back(x2), HK.
CYRAX : Forward(x2), Back, HP.
SEKTOR : Back, Down(x3), HK.
NIGHTWOLF : Forward, Back, Forward, Back, LP.
SHEEVA : Down(x3), Back, HK.
KUNG LAO : Down, Forward(x2) HP.
KABAL : Run(x2), LK.
* Finish Him - Friendship :
SHANG TSUNG : (close) LK, Run(x2) Down - Tsung turns into the character from "Joust" and hops off.
SINDEL : Run(x5), Up - Sindel kicks a ball over the opponent and makes a 'Goal' sign. She says, 'That was fun!'.
JAX : LK, Run(x2), LK - Jax takes out a jump rope and starts skipping.
KANO : LK, Run(x2), HK - Kano munches on some bubble gum and blows a large bubble, which eventually bursts all over his face.
LIU KANG : Down(x3), Run - A film screen pops up and Liu Kang makes a shadow puppet of a dragon.
SONYA BLADE : Back, Forward, Back, Down, Run - Sonya does 'Elbow Sex' with herself??
KURTIS STRYKER : LP, Run(x2), LP - Stryker blows a whistle and takes out a stop sign. The other kombatants run by and Stryker directs them to the other side.
SMOKE : Run(x3), HK - An enormous brass horn comes out of Smoke's chest, and he blares a note.
SUB-ZERO : (anywhere) LK, Run(x2), Up - Sub-Zero engulfs himself in a snowman.
CYRAX : Run(x3), Up - Cyrax does a little dancing.
SEKTOR : Run(x4), Down - A Ring-the-Bell game pops up and Sektor plays it.
NIGHTWOLF : Run(x3), Down - Nightwolf turns into Raiden. A Mortal Kombat 2 machine falls behind him. At the bottom of the screen are the words : "I have never seen a Kano Transformation!", OR "No, but I have seen a Raiden Transformation!".
SHEEVA : Forward(x2), Down, Forward, HP (Hold joystick forward when pressing High Punch) - Sheeva holds a stick in each hand and balances a plate on each.
KUNG LAO : Run, LP, Run, LK - Kung Lao tosses his hat off screen. A dog chases after the hat. Kung Lao covers his eyes as there is a cry off screen, then sadly shakes his head.
KABAL : Run, LK, Run(x2), Up - Kabal roasts a marshmallow on his hook sword.
- SERIES -
1. Mortal Kombat (1992)
2. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
3. Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
4. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
5. Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1995, Nintendo 64)
6. Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
7. Mortal Kombat Gold (1997, Sega Dreamcast)
8. Mortal Kombat - Deadly Alliance (2002, Nintendo GameCube)
- STAFF -
Software : Ed Boon
Graphics : John Tobias, Steve Beran, Tony Goskie, Dave Michicich, John Vogel
Sound and music : Dan Forden
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Paul Dussault
Hardware designers : Pat Cox, Steve Correll, Ray Gay, Mark Loffredo, John Lowes, Ray Macika, Cary Mednick, Steve Norris
Senior hardware technicians : Sheridan Oursler, Al Lasko, Jeff Peters
Sales and marketing : Joe Dillon, Rachel Davies, Lenore Sayers, Mark Chan, Roger Sharpe
Grunts, Screams, Groans and Gibberish : John Hey, Peg Burr, Dan Forden, Ann Mazza, Vince Pontarelli, Ed Boon
Game testers / Analysis : Mike Vinikour, Eddie Ferrier
* CAST :
Kano : Richard Divizio
Sonya : Kerri Hoskins
Kabal : Richard Divizio
Jax : John Parrish
Stryker : Michael Obrien
Liu Kang : Eddie Wong
Nightwolf, Sektor, Cyrax, Smoke : Sal Divita
Sub-Zero, Shang Tsung, Scorpion, Reptile : John Turk
Twelve digitized fighters battle to stop Shao Khan and Kintaro from dominating the Earth realm! Regarded as the best of the series.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway T Unit hardware.
This game was the first Midway release to use the DCS Sound System.
'Noob Saibot' backwards spells 'Boon' and 'Tobias' who are the names of the principal game designers.
'Jax' was originally supposed to be in the original "Mortal Kombat" game and named Kurtis Stryker. Jax was then moved to MKII and the Stryker character debuted in "Mortal Kombat 3".
'Kintaro' was originally intended to be a humanoid tiger, similar to the creature in Japanese mythology. This idea was scrapped, however, due to the fact that creating the costume would not have been feasable. However, thanks to this original idea, the Shokan we know as Kintaro has the tiger stripes on his back.
Two of the actors in Mortal Kombat were actually scholars at the time : Katalin Zamiar (Kitana, Mileena, Jade) left the project after MKII to study full time at university, while Phillip Ahn (Shang Tsung) is in fact a doctor.
SFII / MK2 : both games were supposed to be released within weeks of each other (at this time, "Street Fighter" and "Mortal Kombat" were the dominant fighting games). Capcom released "Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers" early so that they could attract fans away from MK. At the same time, Midway released MK2 early for similar reasons. As you can see, the result meant that both came back to square one.
'Friendships' and 'Babalities' (see 'Tips And Tricks' section for more info) in MKII were used in making light of the violence controversy in the first "Mortal Kombat" game.
- UPDATES -
REV. 1.1 :
* First version released to the public even though unfinished.
* Contained almost all moves but not many fatalities.
* Kintaro and Shao Kahn very difficult to beat.
* No ending stories.
* Baraka's blade swipe had no sound.
* Shang Tsung had the ceiling walk bug.
* Could beat Kintaro by just punching the entire match.
REV. 1.4 :
* Mileena's ground roll move added.
* Kung Lao's aerial kick added
* Sub-Zero could do the first part of the freeze-uppercut fatality during the match.
* Danger indicator added.
REV. 2.1 :
* First 'official' release version.
* Intro text slightly changed.
* Reptile's slide added.
* Ending story and credits added.
* Computer intelligence improved.
* Nearly all fatalities were added.
* Friendships and babalities were added.
* The pit/spike fatality was added.
* Smoke and Jade were added.
* Kintaro and Shao Kahn easier to defeat.
* Could keep Kintaro and Shao Kahn up in the corner by using repeated punches.
* Could crash the game through baby brutalization.
* Doing Shang Tsung's soul stealing fatality against Jax could sometimes crash the game.
REV. 3.1 :
* More amounts of blood added.
* Dead Pool fatality added.
* Noob Saibot added.
* Raiden's super uppercut fatality added.
* Kung Lao's friendship added.
* Pictures of the creators added after the credits.
* Revolution X and DCS ads added.
* Comic and CD offer shows picture of CD.
* Computer intelligence increased.
* Computer has ability to do missile weapons in the air.
* Multiple babality problem fixed.
* Repeated punches in the corner against Kintaro fixed.
* Kitana's multiple fan lifts in the corner fixed.
* Cage does red shadow kick and uppercut every time.
* Cages shadow kick goes twice as far.
* Barakas roundhouse has awesome range.
* Noob Saibot after only six wins.
* Pong after only 20 or so wins.
* Secret characters vulnerable to missile weapons.
* Liu Kang has a red dragon fatality.
* Kung Lao has a bones in his hat fatality.
REV. 9.1 (hack) :
* Play Pong after 12 wins.
* Play against Noob Saibot after 6 wins.
* Jax has a faster face smash.
* Faster Uppercuts.
* Johnny Cage has full time red shadow moves.
* And there is the multiple Dead Pool Fatality (normal upper cut will knock the person in, then you can continue to hit them while they're in the acid).
CHALLENGER version (hack) :
* More difficult fight ladder that often begins with Kintaro or a hidden character.
* Dead Pool Fatality where you can punch the opponent out of the acid and make them stick in the air.
* Johnny Cage has full time red shadow moves and all of the secret characters can appear on the fight ladder.
* Super extended time to perform fatalities.
* Fight Noob a lot sooner.
* Play Pong a lot sooner.
* Uppercuts are faster.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Disable Throws In Versus Mode Game : Hold Down+HP on player one and two's controls after both fighters have been selected. A message will confirm correct code entry.
* Display Top Fifteen Players : Press Down during attract mode.
* Fight Against Jade : Progress through the game until the match that precedes the '?' match. Defeat your opponent using just low kicks. Jade will now be your opponent during the '?' match.
* Fight Against Noob Saibot : Win 50 consecutive matches.
* Fight Against Smoke : Press Down+Start when Dan says 'Toasty' on the Bridge stage.
* "Pong" : Accumulate 250 battles at the versus screen. Both players can play the Pong mini-game.
* Random Character : Press Up+Start at the fighter selection screen without moving the selection box from its original position.
* Fatality - REPTILE :
1. (jump distance) Back(x2), Down, LP - Reptile shoots his tongue towards the victims head, bringing it back where he goes about eating it.
2. (you must be invisible - close) Forward(x2), Down, HK - While invisible Reptile cuts the torso off the victim.
* Fatality - SUB ZERO :
1. (far) hold LP, Back(x2), Down, Forward, release LP.
2a. (one step distance) Forward(x2), Down, HK - Sub-Zero will ice the victim over, putting them in a deep freeze.
2b. After deep freezing the victim, press Forward, Down, Forward(x2), HP - Sub-Zero will shatter the top part of the body.
* Fatality - SCORPION :
1. (two step distance) hold Block, Up(x2), release Block, HP - Scorpion removes his mask and breathes fire at the feet of the victim, which then twitches and explodes.
2. (anywere) hold Block, Down(x2), Up(x2), release Block, HP - With the addition of the two downs at the beginning, Scorpion may do the fatality at any distance, and always get the "Toasty!".
3. (close) hold HP, Down, Forward(x3), release HP - Scorpion slices the victim across the neck then cuts them in two.
* Fatality - JOHNNY CAGE :
1. (close) Down(x2), Forward(x2), LP - Cage grabs the victim and rips their torso off, throwing it to the ground.
2a. (close) Forward(x2), Down, Up. Cage crouches and punches off the head of the victim with a powerful uppercut.
2b. To knock off three heads, hold Down+LP+HK+Block until the first head is knocked off.
* Fatality - BARAKA :
1. (close) Back(x4), HP - Baraka extends his blades from his arms, then decapitates the victim with one swipe.
2. (close) Back, Forward, Down, Forward, LP - Baraka stabs the victim and lifts them up, then they slowly slide down the blade.
* Fatality - KUNG LAO :
1. (one step Distance) Forward(x3), LK - Kung Lao removes his razor hat and slices the victim down the middle.
2. (far) hold LP, Back(x2), Forward, release LP, Up - Kung Lao throws his hat which decapitates the victim. Make sure to guide the hat up so it hits the head.
* Fatality - RAYDEN :
1a. (close) hold LK for 3 seconds and release - Raiden grabs the victim and lifts them up, then proceeds to shock them.
1b. After a dose of the shock treatment, press Block+LK repeatedly - The victim will explode into bits.
2. (close) hold HP (soon before the 'Finish Him') for 5 seconds and release - Raiden explodes the top half of the victim with a powerful uppercut. A few moments later the head falls to the ground.
* Fatality - JAX :
1. (close) hold LP, Forward(x3), release LP - Jax claps the victims head with a loud pop, and the skull crumbles in pieces to the ground.
2. (one step distance) Block(x4), LP - Jax grabs the victim by the arms and rips them off the body.
* Fatality - LIU KANG :
1. (close or one step distance) hold Block, 360° - Liu Kang will do a cartwheel kick then a massive uppercut.
2. (close) Down, Forward, Back(x2), HK - Liu Kang will transform into a dragon and bite the victim in half, leaving the legs standing.
* Fatality - KITANA :
1. (close) Block(x3), HK - Kitana draws her fan and decapitates the victim with one swipe.
2. (close) hold LK, Forward(x2), Down, Forward, release LK - Kitana leans and kisses the victim, which then expands to unnatural proportions and explodes.
* Fatality - MILEENA :
1. (close) hold HK for 2 seconds and release - Mileena removes her mask revealing Baraka-like teeth and inhales the victim, spitting out the bones.
2. (close) Forward, Back, Forward, LP - Mileena repeatedly stabs the victim, lifting them up as blood sprays everywhere.
* Fatality - SHANG TSUNG :
1. (one step distance) hold HK for 4 seconds and release - Tsung turns into a mist and enters the victims body, which explodes.
2. (close) hold Block, Up, Down, Up, release Block, LK - Tsung picks up the victim with one hand, and drains their life force into his other hand.
3. (one step Distance) hold LP at the round start and release it 3 seconds after the 'Finish him' - Tsung turns into Kintaro, who punches the torso of the victim across the screen.
* Fatality - level 'Dead Pool'
All players : (close) hold (LP+LK), (Down+HP).
Oh Woah! : hold Down.
* Fatality - level 'Spikes' and 'PIT II' :
REPTILE : (close) Down(x2), Forward(x2), Block.
SUB ZERO : (close) Down(x2), Forward(x2), Block.
SCORPION : (close) Down(x2), Forward(x2), Block.
JOHNNY CAGE : (close) Down(x3) HK.
BARAKA : (close) Forward(x2), Down, HK.
KUNG LAO : (close) Forward(x3), HP.
RAYDEN : (close) hold Block, Up(x2), release Block.
JAX : (close) hold Block, Up(x2), release Block, Down, LK.
LIU KANG : (close) Down, Back, Forward(x2), LK.
KITANA : (close) Forward, Down, Forward, HK.
MILEENA : (close) Forward, Down, Forward, LK.
SHANG TSUNG : (close) Down(x2), Up, Down+Block.
* Spikes Trick : Hold Player1 and Player2 Down at the end of the fatality to send the character in the spikes.
* Finish him - Friendship (dont use LP and HP during the last round) :
REPTILE : (anywhere) Back(x2), Down, LK - Reptile attempts to sell you a Reptile doll.
SUB ZERO : (anywhere) Back(x2), Down, LK - Sub-Zero attempts to sell you a Sub-Zero doll.
SCORPION : (anywhere) Back(x2), Down, HK - Scorpion attempts to sell you a Scorpion doll.
JOHNNY CAGE : (anywhere) Down(x4), HK - Cage autographs his photo for his best fan.
BARAKA : (anywhere) hold Block, Up(x2), release Block, Forward(x2), HK - Baraka offers the victim a present.
KUNG LAO : (anywhere) Back(x3), Down, HK - Lao pulls a rabbit out of his hat.
RAYDEN : (anywhere) Down, Back, Forward, HK - Raiden creates Kidd Thunder, a miniature likeness.
JAX : (anywhere) Down(x2), Hold Block, Up(x2), release Block, LK - Jax creates a string of paper dolls.
LIU KANG : (anywhere) Forward, Back(x3), LK - A disco globe drops from the ceiling, and Kang gets down.
KITANA : (anywhere) Down(x4), hold Block, Up, release Block, LK - Kitana turns around and produces a cake with candles.
MILEENA : (anywhere) Down(x3), hold Block, Up, release Block, HK - Mileena grows a flower beneath her outstretched hand.
SHANG TSUNG : (anywhere) Back(x2), Down, Forward, HK - Tsung creates a rainbow above his head.
* Finish him - Babality (dont use LP and HP during the last round)
REPTILE : (anywhere) Down, Back(x2), LK.
SUB ZERO : (anywhere) Down, Back(x2), HK.
SCORPION : (anywhere) Down, Back(x2), HK.
JOHNNY CAGE : (anywhere) Back(x3), HK.
BARAKA : (anywhere) Forward(x3), HK.
KUNG LAO : (anywhere) Back(x2), Forward(x2), HK.
RAYDEN : (anywhere) Down(x2), hold Block, Up, release Block, HK.
LIU KANG : (anywhere) Down(x2), Forward, Back, LK.
KITANA : (anywhere) Down(x3), LK.
MILEENA : (anywhere) Down(x3), HK.
SHANG TSUNG : (anywhere) Back, Forward, Down, HK.
- SERIES -
1. Mortal Kombat (1992)
2. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
3. Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
4. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
5. Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1995, Nintendo 64)
6. Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
7. Mortal Kombat Gold (1997, Sega Dreamcast)
8. Mortal Kombat - Deadly Alliance (2002, Nintendo GameCube)
- STAFF -
Design and software : Ed Boon
Design and graphics : John Tobias
Background graphics : Tony Goskie
Sound and music : Dan Forden
Additional graphics : John Vogel
Senior hardware technician : Sheridan Oursler
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna
Hardware designers : Ray Macika, Pat Cox, Cary Mednick, Ray Gay, Al Lasko
DCS sound system : Matt Booty, Ed Keenan, John Lowes
Speechs : Steve Ritchie, Jon Hey, Vince Pontarelli, Dan (TOASTY) Forden, Ed Boon
Game Testers / Specialists : Kerry Marzo, Eddie Ferrier, Jeff Johnson
* CAST :
Baraka : Richard Divizio
Liu Kang : Ho Sung Pak
Raiden : Carlos Pesina
Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Reptile and Scorpion : Daniel Pesina
Kitana and Mileena : Katalin Zamiar
Kung lao : Anthony Marquez
Shang tsung : Phillip Ahn M.D.
Jax : John Parrish
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
Sega Game Gear (1994)
Nintendo Game Boy (1994)
Sega 32x (1995)
Sony PlayStation (1996)
Sega Saturn (1996)
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1994)
PC [MS-DOS] (1994)
$end
$info=mosaic,mosaica,
$bio
Mosaic (c) 1990 Space.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Fuuki.
$end
$info=motofren,motofrft,motofrmd,motomdft,
$bio
Moto Frenzy (c) 1992 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136094
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari GX2 hardware.
A Moto Frenzy unit appears in the 1994 French movie 'La Vengeance d'une Blonde'.
- STAFF -
Programmer / Designer : Dennis Harper
Programmer : Davis S. Akers
Game designer : Milt Loper
Mechanical designer : Jack Aknin
Hardware : Samuel Lee
Technician : Farrokh Khodadadi
Lead animator : Nick Stern
Audio : John Paul
Video : Rob Rowe
PCB : Leon Fritts
Marketing : Linda Benzler
Team 'Frenzy' leader : Chris Downend
$end
$info=motorace,
$bio
MotoRace USA (c) 07/1983 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Williams.
This game is also known as "Traverse USA" and "Zippy Race".
$end
$info=motos,
$bio
Motos (c) 09/1985 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Pac-Man" hardware but uses a newer video board wich supports scrolling.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Set coin A to 1 Coin / 1 Credit, set coin B to 1 Coin / 4 Credits, set Freeze to On, set Lives to 1, set Difficulty to Rank C, set Demo Sounds to Off, set Level Select to Off, set Bonus Life to 10k.
3) Press the service switch to display the grid and press (all together) Right+Button1+Start2. '(c) NAMCO LTD. 1984' will appear on the screen.
- STAFF -
Game designer : T. Okadaman
Programmer : Kosei Matz.
Music composer : Norio Nakagata
Graphic designer : Satoru Chan
Engineer : Sig-El
Debugger : M. Taguchin
Supervisor : Sing Kozima
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Namco Museum Encore")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
$end
$info=mouja,
$bio
Moujya (c) 1996 Etona.
A cross between "Money Puzzle Exchanger" and "Puyo Puyo".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Shoot' Them Up Game : Finish the game with a score higher than 100.000 points. After the Staff scrolling, the shoot' them up game should appear for a 30 second mission.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Ryougae Puzzle Moujya")
$end
$info=mtrap,mtrap3,mtrap4,
$bio
Mouse Trap (c) 12/1981 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
Mouse Trap inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Mousetrap' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry W. Hutcherson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
$end
$info=mouser,mouserc,
$bio
Mouser (c) 1983 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-83001
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Cosmos.
Mouser is the First UPL game. UPL means 'Universal Payland'.
- STAFF -
Designed & programmed by : Ryuichi Nisizawa (BUCHA)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1983)
$end
$info=mrdo,mrdot,mrdofix,mrdoy,
$bio
Mr. Do! (c) 1983 Universal.
Guide Mr. Do as he tries to harvest his orchard before the evil Badguys can catch him. Quick! Mow a path to the cherries and start picking!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Taito.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Mr. Lo!" and another is called "Mr. Du!".
A hack is known as "Yankee DO!".
Inspired by "Dig Dug". The first of a series of four Mr. Do! games, this one was the biggest success. None of Universal's games did near as well as Mr. Do! and Universal disappeared in the video game crash of 1983-84.
- UPDATES -
On the Prototype version (which is a Japanese hack) :
* You are a 'Yukidaruma' (a snowman) with green arms instead of the famous clown.
* You dig with a rake in your hands.
* There is a mean expression when you push an apple.
* The screen does not change colour when you grab cookies, cake, etc...
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 255 Lives Tricks : It's possible to win 255 lives on the first screen, but only if an apple appears in the top two rows of the playfield.
1) Begin by digging a tunnel directly from the bottom of the screen to just below the apple, but leave enough dirt under it that it doesn't fall.
2) Next, kill all of the enemies but one, then lose all of your extra lives. As soon as you're on your last life, go right under the apple and wait.
3) Eventually, the remaining enemy will come after you. Allow the apple to drop, but, in the interval before you're squashed, kill the enemy with the powerball. If all has gone well, you'll be carried to the bottom of the screen, the music will go haywire for a moment, and you'll be awarded 255 extra lives.
4) Note that you should always lose a life before spelling 'EXTRA', or you'll roll back to zero lives, so, to be safe, immediately kill yourself at the start of level two.
5) IMPORTANT : This trick will only work with the Taito version of Mr. Do!.
* Here's A Neat Trick : You can divide the screen into a grid. The cheries, apples, and tunnel corners are all centered on a grid element. If you are being chased by the normal badguys (not ghosts) you can dig and stop between grid elements. The badguy will think it needs to turn into a digger to get you. While he's changing forms, you can escape.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Do! (1982)
2. Mr. Do's Castle (1983)
3. Mr. Do's Wild Ride (1984)
4. Do! Run Run (1984)
5. Neo Mr. Do! (1996)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
MSX (1983)
Commodore C64 (1985)
Sharp X68000 (1994)
Apple II
$end
$info=douni,
$bio
Mr. Do! vs. Unicorns (c) 11/1982 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Asia as "Mr. Do's Castle".
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Do! (1982)
2. Mr. Do! vs. Unicorns (1983)
3. Mr. Do's Wild Ride (1984)
4. Do! Run Run (1984)
5. Neo Mr. Do! (1996)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=docastle,docastl2,docastlo,
$bio
Mr. Do's Castle (c) 09/1983 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
The Asian version of this game is known as "Mr. Do! vs. Unicorns".
- UPDATES -
The later revision has :
* Extended game play by the inclusion of blocks with cherries embedded in them.
* The replay Diamond was added.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Do! (1982)
2. Mr. Do's Castle (1983)
3. Mr. Do's Wild Ride (1984)
4. Do! Run Run (1984)
5. Neo Mr. Do! (1996)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1984)
Atari 5200 (1984)
$end
$info=dowild,
$bio
Mr. Do's Wild Ride (c) 01/1984 Universal.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Do! (1982)
2. Mr. Do's Castle (1983)
3. Mr. Do's Wild Ride (1984)
4. Do! Run Run (1984)
5. Neo Mr. Do! (1996)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1985)
$end
$info=mrdrillr,
$bio
Mr. Driller (c) 1999 Namco.
A puzzle game. Drill an endless onslaught of blocks underground and make blocks of the same color come together to make them disappear. Find undergrounders for bonus points and collect air capsules to restore your air supply.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 12 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Driller (1999)
2. Mr. Driller 2 (2000)
3. Mr. Driller G (2001)
4. Mr. Driller Ace (2002, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
5. Mr. Driller - Drill Land (2002, Nintendo GameCube)
Program support : Tanaka Kyouta, Funatsu Tetsuya, Hijiya Tosiharu
Product manager : Hajime Nakatani, Oishi Masuya
Producer : Yoshizawa Hideo
Executive producer : Nakamura Masaya
Director : Nagaoka Yasuhito
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy Color (2000)
Sega Dreamcast (2000)
Sony PlayStation (2000)
Bandai WonderSwan (2001)
* Computers :
PC [Windows] (1999)
* Others :
Mobile phones (2003)
$end
$info=mrdrilr2,
$bio
Mr. Driller 2 (c) 2000 Namco.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Driller (1999)
2. Mr. Driller 2 (2000)
3. Mr. Driller G (2001)
4. Mr. Driller Ace (2002, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
5. Mr. Driller - Drill Land (2002, Nintendo GameCube)
$end
$info=mrdu,
$bio
Mr. Du! (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Mr. Do!".
$end
$info=mrgoemon,
$bio
Mr. Goemon (c) 05/1986 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
Most people will recognize the main character, Goemon, as he appeared in the Ganbare Goemon (Legend of the Mystical Ninja) games on the Nintendo Super Famicom and Nintendo 64.
$end
$info=mrheli,
$bio
Mr. Heli no Daibouken (c) 1987 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mr. Heli's Great Adventure'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Battle Chopper".
This game runs on the Irem M-72 system hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- STAFF -
Y. Tagami, Yoriko Shimizu, M. Hamada, T. Tanabe, M. Ishida, K. Odagiri, R. Shobu, Momoko.T, T. Sumita, Hiroki.S
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Commodore C64 (1989, "Mr. Heli")
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989, "Mr. Heli")
$end
$info=mrjong,
$bio
Mr. Jong (c) 1983 Kiwako.
- TRIVIA -
Mr. Jong was distributed by Sanritsu.
This game is known outside Japan as "BlockBuster".
$end
$info=mrkougar,mrkougb,mrkougr2,
$bio
Mr. Kougar (c) 1983 ATW.
- UPDATES -
The bootleg version is (c) 1954 (!!) by Gross; in-game text is German.
$end
$info=mrlo,
$bio
Mr. Lo! (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Mr. Do!".
$end
$info=mrtnt,
$bio
Mr. TNT (c) 1983 Telko.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Gorkans".
$end
$info=mspacmat,
$bio
Ms. Pac Attack (c) 1981.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Ms. Pac-Man".
- UPDATES -
The main difference being the order of levels has been changed. As in the regular "Ms. Pac-Man" game, the maze turns invisible at a certain point. However, in Ms. Pac Attacks, this point is reached much earlier - at about the 144th screen instead of the 255th.
$end
$info=mspacman,mspacmab,
$bio
Ms. Pac-Man (c) 1981 Midway.
The amazing Ms. Pac-Man offers all the fun of Midway's famous "Pac-Man".
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Pac-Man" based hardware.
Some hacks are known as "Ms. Pacman Plus", "Ms. Pac Attack", "Ms. Pacman Champion Edition" and "Pac-Gal".
Having won their enhancement kit lawsuit against Atari, General Computing went to Bally Midway and showed them an enhancement kit that they were working on for Pac-Man called Crazy Otto. Crazy Otto was a character similar to Pac-Man with the exception that he had legs. GCC was going to bluff Midway into letting them release their enhancement kit by telling them that they won their lawsuit against Atari, and that they just wanted Midway's blessing. Midway suggested that they create a sequel to the original "Pac-Man" instead of an enhancement kit, and GCC got to work on Ms. Pac-Man. Ms. Pac-Man had two prior names before settling on the one that everyone knows. 'Mrs. Pac-Man' was the original, but some of the women employees at Midway had a problem with that, so it was changed to 'Miss Pac-Man'. When someone pointed out the third intermission, where Pac and Ms. Pac welcome "Jr. Pac-Man" (or Baby Pac-Man) into the fold, they changed it to the final name of Ms. Pac-Man. Midway released Baby Pac-Man as a pinball/video hybrid, and General Computing sued the company, claiming they had created the concept of a Pac Family. They won the suit and were awarded royalties from Pac Family merchandise.
After the 255th level, the maze (including dots) disappears. The game becomes unplayable, since there are no more dots to eat.
A Ms. Pac-Man unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1984 movie 'Tightrope' (the cab appears in the background of the bar scene), in the 1990 movie 'The Grifters' and in the 2002 movie 'Van Wilder'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : The message 'GENERAL COMPUTER CORPORATION Hello, Nakamura!' is buried at the end of the Ms. Pac-Man ROM image (Masaya Nakamura was head of Namco).
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Atari 7800 (1984)
Atari Lynx (1990)
Nintendo Famicom (1993)
Sega Game Gear (1993)
Nintendo Game Boy (1993)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
Nintendo 64 (1999, "Namco Museum 64")
Sega Dreamcast (1999, "Namco Museum")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2001, "Namco Museum")
Nintendo GameCube (2002, "Namco Museum")
Microsoft XBOX (2002, "Namco Museum")
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1984)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1984)
Apple II
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1981) released by Coleco.
LCD handheld game (1992) released by MGA (Micro Games of America).
Appears on the Ms Pac-Man TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific (2004).
This is a hack of "Ms. Pac-Man" done by Two-Bit Score, who also did "Popeye Pacman".
This game runs on a "Pac-Man" based hardware.
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$info=mugsmash,
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Mug Smashers (c) 199? Electronic Devices / 3D Games.
- TRIVIA -
All music and sound effects are ripped from "The Combatribes".
- STAFF -
General manager : Paolo Di Nunno
Supervisor : Ben Boux
Software : Bruno Lacchini, Roberto Zeni
Art : Renato Panicacci
Harwdare : Fabio Veronessi, Marco Di Nunno
$end
$info=multchmp,
$bio
Multi Champ (c) 10/1998 ESD.
- TRIVIA -
Multi Champ is ESD's first arcade video game.
Among the songs played in the background are Beatles' songs, including 'Hey Jude', 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' and 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da'.
About ESD : Founded on April 1, 1998, Excellent Soft Design (ESD) started their business in the arcade game industry. Working not only in game development but in manufacturing and overseas sales activities, ESD is growing into one of today's leading game makers in Korea.
- SERIES -
1. Multi Champ (1998)
2. Multi Champ Deluxe
$end
$info=mnchmobl,
$bio
Munch Mobile (c) 1983 SNK.
Game ID : A2001
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri (02/1983).
This game is known outside US as "Joyful Road".
$end
$info=ganryu,
$bio
Musashi Ganryuki (c) 1999 Visco.
Game ID : 0252
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Musashi Ganryu Tale'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Ganryu".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
On April 14th, 1612, Musashi defeated the famous - and some think superior - fencer Sasaki Ganryu Kojiro using a simple wooden sword which he carved from a boat oar on the way to the duel. Musashi had an opportunity to see Kojiro's sword sometime before the duel and knew of it's great length. Musashi carved the wooden sword to be of greater length. When Musashi arrived on the beach for the duel, he kept the wooden sword hidden behind him until the duel began. He jumped over a low strike of Kojiro, reaching about a meter off the ground and came down hard on Kojiro's head with his heavy wooden sword. Kojiro lay dying on the sand and Musashi left in a hurry without killing him. Some of Musashi's critics call him a coward for not killing him, but Musashi had proved his point as the killing of Kojiro was not the goal - defeating him was. This is why the Kojiro character in Musashi Ganryuki has a huge gash on his forehead. The storyline of Musashi Ganryuki is that Kojiro has come back from the dead to try and kill Musashi.
- STAFF -
Producer : Ume.W
Programmers : S. Kawakatsu
Sound : Yasuko Reeb
Graphic designers : Hanage, R.T, M.K, Mi, T. Nakahata, F. Onishi, T. Nakazawa, Mo, Sadaijin
$end
$info=mbomberj,
$bio
Muscle Bomber - The Body Explosion (c) 07/1993 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Saturday Night Slam Masters".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Hara Tetsuo, who designed the characters in the Muscle Bomber games, is a popular manga artist in Japan. He is famous for his work on 'Hokuto no Ken' (aka 'Fist of the North Star').
Mike Haggar from "Final Fight" appears on this game as selectable character.
Capcom released a limited-edition soundtrack album fro this game (Muscle Bomber - PCCB-00136) on 17/09/1993.
- UPDATES -
Certain wrestlers had their names changed for non-Japanese audiences. They are as follows :
Zalazoff - Biff Slamkovich.
Colt - Gunloc.
Budo - Oni.
Stinger - El Stingray.
Sheep - Alexander The Grater.
Gomes - Rasta.
Kimala - Jumbo.
Astro - Scorpion.
- SERIES -
1. Muscle Bomber - The Body Explosion (1993)
2. Muscle Bomber Duo - Heat Up Warriors (1993)
3. Super Muscle Bomber - The International Blowout (1994)
The subtitle is slightly different between the new and old versions. The new version says 'Dr. John's Adventure' while the old version says 'Dr. Kick In Adventure'.
$end
$info=mysticm,
$bio
Mystic Marathon (c) 03/1984 Williams.
- STAFF -
Staff : Kristina Donofrio (KVD), John Newcommer (JRN), (PAM), Jill Chittenden (JIL), (KAG), Jan Hendricks (JAN).
$end
$info=mysticri,
$bio
Mystic Riders (c) 1992 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Mahou Keibitai Ganhooki".
This game runs on the Irem M-92 system hardware.
$end
$info=mystwarr,mystwaru,
$bio
Mystic Warriors - Ikari no Ninja (c) 1993 Konami.
Game ID : GX128
Rare horizontal action game with five selectable characters (ninja, monk, samurai, girl and kabuki) and various situations like in "Sunset Riders" and "Wild West C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa".
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Wrath of Ninja'.
The attract mode intro from "Sunset Riders" plays on the large theatre screen at the end of Stage 1.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusument Sounds '93 - Summer) on 08/1993.
$end
$info=nycaptor,
$bio
N.Y. Captor (c) 1985 Taito.
Game ID : A50
$end
$info=nam1975,
$bio
NAM-1975 (c) 04/1990 SNK.
Game ID : 0001
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first game developed for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware (MVS stand for 'Multi Video System', Neo-Geo means 'New World').
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Main director : Dachipee
Sub director : Fukupee (New Face)
Programmer : ZAC, Kurasan (New Face)
Design chief : Satopee
Designers : Nakapee, Fukupee, Satopee, Ishipee, Miyopee, Kawapee (New Face), Sakapee (New Face), Yamapee (New Face)
Sound : Yoko. O
Hard : Fukusan
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
$end
$info=ncv1,ncv1j,ncv1j2,
$bio
Namco Classics Collection Vol.1 (c) 1995 Namco.
Awesome collection of 3 classic Namco games ("Galaga", "Xevious" and "Mappy") with original and alternative versions available.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System ND-1 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message In Xevious : The programmer has included a trick for generating a message right at the beginning of the game. As soon as Solvalou appears, move to the far right edge of the screen and begin bombing constantly. Continue bombing until the first set of attacking rings is very close to you and then shoot the rings. In original version / normale mode, the message 'Namco ORIGINAL Program by EVEZOO' will appear on the screen. In original version / super mode, the message is 'Special thanks for you by game designer Evezoo.' In arrangement version, the message is 'This game is dedicated to the original XEVIOUS staff.'
- SERIES -
1. Namco Classics Collection Vol.1 (1995)
2. Namco Classics Collection Vol.2 (1996)
- STAFF -
Game arrangement : Kohji Kenjoh, Taka Yamamura, T. Iguchi
Game programmers : Yoshihito Iwanaga, Takashi Koshigoe
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Game design : Owen Rubin
Project coordinator : Gary Levenberg
Arrangements and orchestration : Richard Greene
Screem graphics : Bil Maher
Game consultant : Tommy Oliver
Gonzo programming : Ed Rotberg
Doctor memory : Dave Ross
Ace Technician : Paul Brandt
Hardware wizardry : Howard Delman
King Video : Rich Adam
For leaving us alone : Bob Lundguist
$end
$info=naname,
$bio
Naname de Magic! (c) 1994 Atlus.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside of Japan as "Diagonal Magic".
- STAFF -
Planner : Boo Ueda
Programmer : Tuohi
Graphic designers : Sio, Takashima, Nabe
Composers : Yanda, Okibe
Debuggers : Fuse, Hagishita
$end
$info=narc,narc3,
$bio
NARC (c) 12/1988 Williams.
No one had the guts until now. Max Force and Hit Man take to the streets and drug labs to topple the crime empire of Mr. Big. Body parts go flying when the rocket bombs fire and you can arrest all of the crooks you want. Beware of the PCP-infused Dumpster Man!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams Z Unit hardware.
NARC was the first arcade game to use a 32-bit processor (TI 34010).
The second player character was a part of Acclaim's (who made the NES version of NARC) 'Power Team' along with Tyrone ("Arch Rivals"), Kuros (Wizards and Warriors/Ironsword), Bigfoot (the monster truck) and Kwirk the tomato, in an animated series featuring the characters. Three of the NARC bosses : Mr. Big, Dr. Spike Rush and Joe Rockhead were the villains on the series.
A NARC unit appears in the 1990 movie 'Don't Tell Her It's Me', in the 1990 movie 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* While coming out of any door, move the joystick Left. IMMEDIATELY after your character appears, move the joystick Up. If you do everything correctly, your cop will be 'stuck' to the wall, and will be able to walk on the wall to the next stage.
* A specific Ase For The Same Trick : An easy way to get free lives is on the first level. Right after you leave the subway, keep your joystick pointed up. If you do this, you will "stick" to the wall and nobody can touch you, though you can arrest tons of people (50 is the max). You can do this in other levels, though it does not seem to be as useful. One problem occurs right when you get out of the subway. There is a barrel which obstructs your path in/on the wall. You can just rocket it away if there are people behind the barrel (in respect to you). You can stay on the wall all the way to the passkey spot and into the door.
* To get ridiculous numbers of points and, thusly, free men, you need to get to the end of the game, or at least where Mr. Big is. Once you've killed him (the little one *and* the big one), and you get to enter the treasure vault, just collect all the big gold blocks, and just wait. Don't do anything, just wait. After a while, the machine will send a pack of those annoying dogs after you. Let them kill you. You'll be sent back a stage in the game. And you have to fight your way back to the next 'bonus' exit door... once you do, mega-points and mega-men.
* Note the automatic teller machines present in a few places. March your character up to the machine and push into it; it should start spitting out money (evidence). Not HUGELY useful, but it's still kind of neat.
- STAFF -
Staff : Jack E. Haeger (JEH), John Newcommer (JRN), Tim Elliott (TJE), (LIN), Mark Loffredo (ML ), Glenn Shipp (GWS), Al Lasko (AL ), (BLS), (JRH), (J P), (DTW), (D P), Ray Czajka (RAY), Warren Davis (WBD), (KJF), Larry DeMar (LED)
Designer : Eugene Jarvis
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989) : released by Acclaim.
$end
$info=nastar,
$bio
Nastar (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B81
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Rastan Saga II" and in US as "Nastar Warrior".
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Taito DJ Station : G.S.M. Taito 5 - PCCB-00037) on 21/08/1990.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : Boot machine with service switch pressed.
Message appears : SERVICE SWITCH ERROR, press 1p Start(x3), service switch, 1p Start.
Message appears : SELECT BY DOWN SW, select level with joy Down/Up and push Start button.
- SERIES -
1. Rastan (1987)
2. Nastar (1988)
3. Warrior Blade - Rastan Saga Episode III (1991)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Hideaki Tomioka, Mari Iwano, Kazuhiko Sugiyama, Ted Aono, Manabu Doi
Hardware designer : Eikichi Takahashi
Music composed by : Hisayoshi Ogura
Sound editor : Yasuhisa Watanabe
Graphic designer : Hiroyasu Nagai
Game and art designer : Hisaya Yabusaki
$end
$info=nastarw,
$bio
Nastar Warrior (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B81
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Rastan Saga II" and outside Japan as "Nastar".
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Taito DJ Station : G.S.M. Taito 5 - PCCB-00037) on 21/08/1990.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : Boot machine with service switch pressed.
Message appears : SERVICE SWITCH ERROR, press 1p Start(x3), service switch, 1p Start.
Message appears : SELECT BY DOWN SW, select level with joy Down/Up and push Start button.
- SERIES -
1. Rastan (1987)
2. Nastar Warrior (1988)
3. Warrior Blade - Rastan Saga Episode III (1991)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Hideaki Tomioka, Mari Iwano, Kazuhiko Sugiyama, Ted Aono, Manabu Doi
Hardware designers : Eikichi Takahashi
Music composed by : Hisayoshi Ogura
Sound editor : Yasuhisa Watanabe
Graphic designer : Hiroyasu Nagai
Game and art designer : Hisaya Yabusaki
$end
$info=natodef,natodefa,
$bio
NATO Defense (c) 07/1982 Pacific Novelty.
$end
$info=natsuiro,
$bio
Natsuiro Mahjong (c) 1989 Video System.
$end
$info=naughtyb,naughtya,naughtyc,
$bio
Naughty Boy (c) 06/1982 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Cinematronics for US manufacture and distribution (06/1982).
The bootlegs of this game made it into the arcades before the official release did.
This is the first game manufactured by Jaleco.
$end
$info=nmouse,nmouseb,
$bio
Naughty Mouse (c) 1981 Amenip.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Palcom Queen River for distribution.
$end
$info=navarone,
$bio
Navarone (c) 02/1980 Namco.
$end
$info=nbahangt,
$bio
NBA Hangtime (c) 04/1996 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway Wolf Unit hardware.
This game is an official licensed product of the NBA (National Basketball Association).
The songs 'Get up Get up' and 'Hangtime - Whatcha Gonna Do' were produced by 'M.DOC of Indasoul Productions' specially for this game.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Characters :
Dan Amrich - AMRICH / 2020 (Writer, SLAM magazine)
Dan Roan -DANR / 0000 (Host of WGN's 'Bull's Eye', a Bulls pregame show)
Mark Turmell - TURMEL / 0322 (Developer of NBA Hangtime)
Sheridan Oursler - SNO / 0103 (Developer of NBA Hangtime)
Sal Divita - DIVITA / 0201 (Developer of NBA Hangtime)
Larry Munday - MUNDAY / 5432 (Writer, Play Meter Magazine and friend of Mark Turmell)
* ABA Ball : Press Right(x2), Shoot, Turbo, Pass at the Tonight's Matchup screen.
* Big Head Mode : Press Up, Turbo, Pass at the Tonight's Matchup screen.
* Huge Head Mode : Press Up, Pass, Turbo at the Tonight's Matchup screen.
* Display Shot Percentage : Rotate the Joystick clockwise one full circle at the Tonight's Matchup screen.
* Alternate Dennis Rodman's Hair Color : Press Pass at the team selection screen.
* Cheat Mode : Press Turbo, Shoot and Pass at the Tonight's Matchup screen to enter the following codes. The first number indicates the number of times Turbo is pressed. The second number indicates the number of times Shoot is pressed. The third number indicates the number of times Pass is pressed.
Tournament Mode - 111
Baby-sized players - 025
No music mode - 048
Goaltending on - 937
Maximum block - 616
Maximum steal - 709
Maximum speed - 284
Hyper speed - 552
Stealth turbo - 273
Unlimited turbo - 461
No pushing - 390
Fast passing - 120
Outdoor court - 200
- SERIES -
1. NBA Jam (1993)
2. NBA Jam Tournament Edition (1994)
3. NBA Hangtime (1996)
4. NBA Maximum Hangtime (1996)
5. NBA Showtime - NBA on NBC (1999)
- STAFF -
Design team : Jeff Johnson, Mark Turmell, Sal Divita, Dan Thompson, Eugene Geer, Jennifer Hedrick, John Carlton, Jon Hey
Additional designers : Shawn Liptak, Jamie Rivett, Pat Fitgerald, John Root, Marty Martinez, Carlos Pesina, Nick Erhlich
Sound and music : Jon Hey, Kevin Quinn, Neil Funk
Hardware support : Mark Loffredo, Sheridan Oursler, Pat Cox, Al Lasko, Jeff Peters, Cary Mednick, Ray Gay, Steve Correl, John Lowes
NBA Support : Greg Lassen, Joe Amati, United Center, Jonathan Zirin
Game testers : Mike Vinikour, Eddie Ferrier
Additional testers : Bud Fletcher, Eric C. Ward, Mike Mallard, Sean Jennings, Rob Gorski, Dimitri, Alfred Montegue, Quiana Lahori, Marius Mateescu
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Paul Dussault, Roger Sharpe
Cast : Willie Morris Jr., Steve Bardo, Marcus Minifee, Mary Jane Lee, Kim Keller
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996)
Sega Mega Drive (1996)
Nintendo 64 (1997)
* Computers :
PC [Windows] (1996)
$end
$info=nbajam,nbajamr2,
$bio
NBA Jam (c) 02/1993 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway T Unit hardware.
NBA Jam was one of the first really playable basketball arcade games (It was the first game to be officially licensed by the NBA (National Basketball Association)).
- UPDATES -
Revision 1
* Software version : 2.00.
Revision 2 :
* Software version 3.01.
* Credit problems fixed.
* Jersey color of special guests fixed.
* Prevents games from ending at the Tank mini-game.
* Added 'Fair Shake'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Characters :
Air Morris - WIL, Jan 1
Carleton - JMC, Aug 5
Divita - SAL, Feb 1 (Sal Divita did the artwork for NBA Jam, as well as some graphics work on Mortal Kombat)
Goskie - TWG, Dec 7
Hey - JWH, Sep 20 (On the design team screen, Jon Hey is the one in the checkered shirt and glasses, sticking his tongue out to the rest of the world)
Howard - HOW, Jul 15
Liptak - SL(space), Jun 24 (Shawn Liptak is the one on the design team screen with a basketball for a brain)
Newcomer - JRN, Jun 18
Oursler - SNO, Jan 3
Petro - GNP, Oct 8 (George N. Petro is the main designer of "Terminator 2 - Judgement day")
Rivett - RJR, Jan 17 (Jamie Rivett helped with the autostat portion of NBA Jam)
Scott - TON, Jul 03 (Tony Scoot helped with digitizing the player movements and performed many of the special dunks)
Turmell - MJT, Mar 22 (Mark J. Turmell is the main designer and programmer for NBA Jam)
* Big Head : Hold Up+Turbo+Steal at 'Tonight's match up'.
* Powerup :
Defense - Press Steal or Block 8 times when it says 'Tonight's match up'.
Intercept - Hold Down joystick and hold all three buttons during 'Tonight's match up'.
Offense - press Steal or Block 21 times at 'Tonight's match up'.
Defense and Intercept - At 'Tonight's Match-Up', Press the Shoot button 7 times, then all at once, hold Down the joystick and all three buttons.
Powerup Defense and Big head - press Turbo 6 times, hold Turbo and Steal, then hold the joystick Up at 'Tonight's match-up'.
Fair Shake - Tap turbo 10 times when it says 'Tonight's match up'. The Fair shake can ONLY be done in Human vs. Human games and ONLY on machines that are version 3.0 or greater.
Fair Shake and Powerup Intercept - press Turbo 7 times, then hold Turbo+Pass+Shoot, then hold the joystick Down at 'Tonight's match-up'.
Fair Shake and Big head - Press turbo 8 times, then hold Turbo+Steal and hold the joystick Up.
* Tank Mini-Game : Hold all buttons for all four players and press Down on all four joysticks at the 'Tonight's match up'. Keep the controls held until the mini-game begins.
- SERIES -
1. NBA Jam (1993)
2. NBA Jam Tournament Edition (1994)
3. NBA Hangtime (1996)
4. NBA Maximum Hangtime (1996)
5. NBA Showtime - NBA on NBC (1999)
- STAFF -
Design team : Mark Turmell (MJT), Shawn Liptak (SL), Tony Goskie, John Carlton (JMC), Sal Divita (SAL), Jon Hey (JWH), Jamie Rivett
Hardware support : Cary Mednick, Pat Cox, Ray Macika, Sheridan Oursler, Matt Booty, John Lowes, Al Lasko
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Wally Smolucha
Cast : Stephen Howard, Willie Morris Jr., Todd Mcclearn, Tony Scoot, Kerri Hoskins, Lorraine Olivia, awards by Kaydan.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Mega Drive (1993)
Sega Game Gear (1993)
Nintendo Game Boy (1993)
Sega Mega CD (1993)
$end
$info=nbajamex,
$bio
NBA Jam Extreme (c) 1996 Acclaim.
$end
$info=nbajamte,nbajamt1,nbajamt2,nbajamt3,
$bio
NBA Jam Tournament Edition (c) 01/1994 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway T Unit hardware.
This game is an official licensed product of the NBA (National Basketball Association).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Quick Players : Press any button five times, then hold Down as the match-up screen fades.
* Baby Mode : Hold Down/Right angle and press Turbo, Shoot, Steal, Turbo, Shoot, Steal, Turbo, Shoot, Steal at the match-up screen.
* Big Heads : Hold Up+Turbo+Pass as the match-up screen fades.
* Huge Heads : Press Up three times, then hold Turbo+Pass and press Shoot six times at the match-up screen.
* Maximum Power : Hold Down and press Turbo+Shoot+Pass+Start at the match-up screen.
* Change Teams : Hold Pass and press Right at the player substitution screen.
* Bigger Roster : Hold Down and press Pass three times at the player selection screen, then rotate the Joystick three full circles and press Pass.
* Hidden Characters :
NBA all-stars :
Barkley - BRK FEB 20 (does not work on version 3.0 / 4.0)
Rodman - ROD MAY 13 (does not work on old version 1.0 / 2.0)
Thomas - ZEK APR 30 (does not work on old version 1.0 / 2.0)
Brown - DEE NOV 29
Coleman - DC_ JUN 21
Ewing - PAT AUG 5
Kemp - KMP NOV 26
Malone - KRL JUL 24
Mourning - ZO_ FEB 8
Olajuwon - HAK JAN 21
Pippen - PIP SEP 25
Robinson - ROB AUG 6
Webber - WEB MAR 1
Wilkins - DOM APR 16
Special Guest :
Kerri Hoskins - KER OCT 10
Lorraine Olivia - LOR FEB 20
Coman - TJC OCT 11 (does not work on version 3.0 /4.0)
Elviscious - ELV JAN 8 (does not work on version 3.0 /4.0)
Grim Reaper - GRM OCT 31 (does not work on version 3.0 /4.0)
Kongo - KNG JAN 16 (does not work on version 3.0 /4.0)
Raiden - RAD JUL 9 (does not work on version 3.0 /4.0)
Reptile - RPT NOV 11 (does not work on version 3.0 /4.0)
Sub-Zero - SUB DEC 5 (does not work on version 3.0 /4.0)
Air Morris - WIL JAN 1
Barker - PCB MAY 9
Davies - RJD SEP 3
Boon - EJB FEB 22
Davis - WBD AUG 17
Sal Divita - SAL FEB 1
Dabelstein - DOZ DEC 31
Dillon - JPD JUN 3
Carleton - JMC AUG 5
Forden - DWF SEP 28
Granner - CG_ DEC 4
Gay - RMG AUG 11
Heitsch - WMN NOV 11
Petro - GNP OCT 8
Jon Hey - JWH SEP 20
Jarvis - EPJ JAN 27
Kinkead - DIE JAN 1
Lasko - ANL AUG 31
Linda Deal - LTD APR 30
Loffredo - ML_ MAY 25
Goskie - TWG DEC 7
Mednick - CMM JUL 2
Oursler - SNO JAN 3
Mark J. Turmell - MJT MAR 22
Newcomer - JRN JUN 18
Shawn Liptak - SL_ JUN 24
Penacho - MDP JAN 13
Jamie Rivett - RJR JAN 17
Roger Sharpe - ROG AUG 1
Simpson - JMS FEB 22
Tobias - TOB AUG 24
Tsui - JYT NOV 28
Beran - SAB AUG 29
Booty - MVB APR 18
Cox - PGC APR 11
Gentille - JPG JAN 23
Grenn - JDG MAY 31
Heager - JEH JUL 13
Macika - REM MAR 26
Pontarelli - VJB APR 11
Linhoff - JFL APR 16
Vogel - VOG JUN 27
Skiles - JMS JUL 29
Martinez - MAM AUG 7
Lowes - JML NOV 4
- SERIES -
1. NBA Jam (1993)
2. NBA Jam Tournament Edition (1994)
3. NBA Hangtime (1996)
4. NBA Maximum Hangtime (1996)
5. NBA Showtime - NBA on NBC (1999)
- STAFF -
Design team : Mark Turmell (MJT), Shawn Liptak (SL), Tony Goskie (TWG), John Carlton (JMC), Sal Divita (SAL), Jon Hey (JWH), Jamie Rivett
Hardware support : Cary Mednick, Pat Cox, Ray Macika, Sheridan Oursler (SNO), Matt Booty, John Lowes, Al Lasko
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Wally Smolucha, Paul Dussault
Cast : Stephen Howard, Willie Morris Jr., Todd Mcclearn, Tony Scoot, Kerri Hoskins, Lorraine Olivia, awards by Kaydan.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994)
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
Sega Game Gear (1994)
Nintendo Game Boy (1995)
Sega 32x (1995)
Sega Saturn (1995)
Sony PlayStation (1995)
Atari Jaguar (1996)
* Computers :
PC [MS-DOS] (1995)
$end
$info=nbamht,nbamht1,
$bio
NBA Jam Maximum Hangtime (c) 11/1996 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
Maximum Hangtime was a chipset upgrade for "NBA Hangtime" that Midway sent out in late 1996 as a combination bug fix/game enhancement. "NBA Hangtime" came out in the spring of 1996, so by that fall, the new NBA season was starting up but the game was a bit old.
Differences between 'Hangtime' and 'Maximum Hangtime' :
* New rosters for 1997 season including player trades and college rookies.
* Hot spots : Each player has a hidden spot on the court where they are more accurate. You'll know you're on it when a pulsing circle appears at your feet and you hear a sound effect from one of Turmell's favorite games, "Robotron - 2084". The announcer usually mentions the hot spot as well.
* No trivia contest. :(
* There's no code for the outdoor court - Simply press Left or Right on the joystick during 'Tonights Matchup' to choose Stadium or Outdoor.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : L1.0 11/08/96
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : L1.03 06/09/97
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Players (Real Name - Code Name / Pin #) :
Dan Amrich - AMRICH / 2020
Steve Bardo - BARDO / 6000
Carlos Pesina - CARLOS / 1010 (Brother to Daniel Pesina 'Johnny Cage' in "Mortal Kombat")
Dan Thompson - DANIEL / 0604
Dan Roan - DANR / 0000
Sal Divita - DIVITA / 0201 (Lead artist)
Eddie Ferrier - EDDIE / 6213 (Midway software tester)
Eugene Geer - EUGENE / 6767
Jamie Rivett - JAMIE / 1000
Jeff Johnson - JAPPLE / 6660
John Carlton - JC / 0000
Jennifer Hedrick - JFER / 0503
Jon Hey - JONHEY / 6000 (Lead sound & music programmer)
Ed Boon - KOMBAT / 0004 (Programmer of the Mortal Kombat series)
John Tobias - MORTAL / 0004 (Designer of the Mortal Kombat series)
Marty Martinez - MARTY / 1010
Cary Mednick - MEDNIK / 6000
Marcus Minifer - MINIFE / 6000
Willie Morris Jr. - MORRIS / 6000
Larry Munday - MUNDAY / 5432
Mike Vinikour - MXV / 1014 (Midway tester)
Nick Erhlich - NICK / 7000
Neil Funk - NFUNK / 0101
Pat Fitzgerald - PATF / 2000 (Midway marketing/PR coordinator)
Matthew Perry - PERRY / 3500 (From the hit sitcom Friends)
Kevin Quinn - QUIN / 0330
John Root - ROOT / 6000
Shawn Liptak - SHAWN / 0123
Sheridan Oursler - SNO / 0103
Mark Turmell - TURMEL / 0322
Unknown - JIGGET / 1010
Unknown - NOBUD / 1010
Unknown - NORTH / 5050
* NBA all-Star player :
Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway - AHRDWY / 0000
Cliff Robinson - CLIFFR / 0000
David Robinson - DAVIDR / 0000
Glenn Robinson - GLENNR / 0000
Hakeem Olajuwon - DREAM / 0000
Sean Elliot - ELLIOT / 0000
Patrick Ewing - EWING / 0000
Horace Grant - HGRANT / 0000
Larry Johnson - JOHNSN / 0000
Shawn Kemp - KEMP / 0000
Jason Kidd - KIDD / 0000
Karl Malone - MALONE / 0000
Reggie Miller - MILLER / 0000
Dikembe Motumbo - MOTUMB / 0000
Alonzo Mourning - MOURNG / 0000
Gheorghe Muresan - MURSAN / 0000
Scottie Pippen - PIPPEN / 0000
Dennis Rodman - RODMAN / 0000
Glen Rice - RICE / 0000
Rik Smits - SMITS / 0000
Jerry Stackhouse - STACKH / 0000
John Starks - STARKS / 0000
Chris Webber - WEBBER / 0000
* Powerup Codes : Enter these in at the 'Tonight's Matchup' screen, if you press Down on the joystick, all numerical codes will 'lock in' for that game.
025 - Baby mode.
048 - No music during gameplay.
111 - Tournament Mode, disallows all powerups & computer assistance in multiplayer games.
120 - All passes are turbo speed.
273 - Stealth Turbo.
284 - Max player speed.
390 - No pushing.
461 - Unlimited Turbo.
552 - Hyper Speed, overall gameplay is faster.
616 - Max shot blocking.
709 - Quick Hands, Max steal power.
937 - Goaltending not allowed.
Hold Up and press Pass+Turbo - Big Head.
* Court Select : Enter 7-4-5 at the match up screen. Then, Press Left or Right to play in an indoor or outdoor court. The screen will flash to confirm correct code entry.
- SERIES -
1. NBA Jam (1993)
2. NBA Jam Tournament Edition (1994)
3. NBA Hangtime (1996)
4. NBA Maximum Hangtime (1996)
5. NBA Showtime - NBA on NBC (1999)
- STAFF -
Design team : Jeff Johnson, Mark Turmell, Sal Divita, Dan Thompson, Eugene Geer, Jennifer Hedrick, John Carlton, Jon Hey
Additional designers : Shawn Liptak, Jamie Rivett, Pat Fitgerald, John Root, Marty Martinez, Carlos Pesina, Nick Erhlich
Sound and music : Jon Hey, Kevin Quinn, Neil Funk
Hardware support : Mark Loffredo, Sheridan Oursler, Pat Cox, Al Lasko, Jeff Peters, Cary Mednick, Ray Gay, Steve Correl, John Lowes
NBA support : Greg Lassen, Joe Amati, United Center, Jonathan Zirin
Game testers : Mike Vinikour, Eddie Ferrier
Additional testers : Kevin Day, Bud Fletcher, Eric C. Ward, Mike Mallard, Sean Jennings, Rob Gorski, Alfred Montegue, Quiana Lahori, Marius Mattescu
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna, Paul Dussault, Roger Sharpe
Cast : Willie Morris Jr., Steve Bardo, Marcus Minifee, Mary Jane Lee, Kim Keller
$end
$info=nebulray,nebulryj,
$bio
Nebulasray (c) 1994 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Nebulasray : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.13 - VICL-15027) on 21/07/1994.
- STAFF -
Planners : M. Kimoto, Y. Yamamura
Programmers : Jin? Tsukka, H.R.M.
Chief designer : H. Kuwabara
Visual designers : Kim, Z=Bouya, H.Onishi, H-Daio, G-Nas.Y, Harurou
Graphic designer : I.T.O. Inc
Music composers : Masahiro Fukuzawa (Charly), Takayuki Ishikawa
$end
$info=neckneck,
$bio
Neck-n-Neck (c) 12/1992 Bundra Games / Incredible Technologies.
- STAFF -
Producers : Buns Bob, Rocket Man
Director : Elaine Ditton
Programmed by : Jane Zeto, Robert Fuentes Jr.
Graphics by : Brian Wicks, Scott Morrison
Sound by : David Thiel
$end
$info=ngpgal,
$bio
Nekketsu Grand-Prix Gal (c) 07/1991 Nichibutsu.
A mahjong game with a race car theme.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot-blooded Grand-Prix Gal'.
$end
$info=kuniokun,kuniokub,
$bio
Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun (c) 1986 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0018
One of the original beat-'em-ups! Kunio and Riki tear through rival gangs to save their girlfriends!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot-blooded Tough Elements Kunio-kun'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Renegade".
Kunio the main character was originally the hero of 'river city ransom' manga. His name, Kunio, comes from the director of Technos who is named Kunio Taki. Kunio also appears in the Super Dodge Ball series.
Apollon released a limited-edition soundtrack album (Cassette format) for this game (Nekketsu Kouha-kun Sound Story) on 05/1987.
- SERIES -
1. Renegade (1986)
2. Target Renegade (1988, Sinclair ZX Spectrum)
3. Renegade III - The final chapter (1989, Sinclair ZX Spectrum)
$end
$info=nkdodgeb,
$bio
Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu (c) 1987 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0022
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot-blooded High School Dodgeball Class'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Super Dodge Ball".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
NEC PC Engine (1990)
$end
$info=nmsengen,
$bio
Nekketsu Mahjong Sengen! AFTER 5 (c) 1991 Video System.
When the girls get off work, they get ready to play strip mahjong!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot-blooded Mahjong Announcement! - After 5'.
$end
$info=nemesis,nemesuk,
$bio
Nemesis (c) 10/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX400
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Europe as "Gradius".
First shoot-em-up with serious power-ups.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.1 - 28XA-85) on 27/06/1986.
Apolon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Original Sound of Gradius - KHY1016) on 05/05/1987.
Interesting note : Several Konami arcade games ("Gradius", "Parodius Da! - Shinwa kara Owarai e", "Salamander", etc...) have the default high score set at 57300. '573' refers to Go-Na-Mi kana letters, a play of word for 'Konami'.
Bandai released a boardgame (in Japan only) based on this videogame (as "Gradius") in 1986 : The board is split into 8 sections, each with its own rules. The things that remain the same are that each uses a square-grid for movement, and you can power up your ship by getting the capsules.
- SERIES -
1. Nemesis (1985)
2. Gradius 2 (1987, MSX)
3. Vulcan Venture (1988)
4. Gradius III (1989)
5. Nemesis '90 Kai (1993, Sharp X68000)
6. Solar Assault - Gradius (1997)
7. Solar Assault - Revisited (1997)
8. Gradius IV - Fukkatsu (1999)
9. Gradius V (2003, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Music by : Miki Higashino
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
$end
$info=nemo,nemoj,
$bio
Nemo (c) 11/1990 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Little Nemo in Slumberland was the original comicstrip from Winsor Mc Kay published in the New York Herald in 1904. He also made the first movie animation around 1910's. Tokyo Movie Shinsha (TMS) in 1990 got the rights to make an animated movie based in the comicstrip, later they gave the rights to Capcom to make the Arcade games.
The second player in Nemo, Flip, appears in the music video by Tom Petty, 'Running down a Dream'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* New Final Scenes : If you beat the game in one credit, you get special bonus scenes at the end which parody "Ghouls'n Ghosts" and "Final Fight".
8. Super Bomberman 2 (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
9. Super Bomberman 3 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
10. Super Bomberman 4 (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Neo Bomberman (1997)
12. Super Bomberman 5 (1997, Nintendo Super Famicom)
$end
$info=neodrift,
$bio
Neo Drift Out - New Technology (c) 03/1996 Visco.
Game ID : 0213
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Drift Out (1991)
2. Drift Out '94 - The Hard Order (1994)
3. Super Drift Out - World Rally Championships (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Neo Drift Out - New Technology (1996)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Tetsuo Akiyama
Producer : Don Gabacho
Code : Y. Nakayama, N. Sawa, H. Saito, M. Honma, C. Ohmori
Gfx : T. Nakahata, M. Shimura, M. Hasegawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
$end
$info=neomrdo,
$bio
Neo Mr. Do! (c) 06/1997 Visco.
Game ID : 0207
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Do! (1982)
2. Mr. Do's Castle (1983)
3. Mr. Do's Wild Ride (1984)
4. Do! Run Run (1984)
5. Neo Mr. Do! (1996)
$end
$info=turfmast,
$bio
Neo Turf Masters (c) 01/1996 Nazca.
Game ID : 0200
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Big Tournament Golf".
This is the first Nazca game for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware. Nazca was formed by Irem ex members. This is the reason that Neo Turf Masters keeps some graphic and gameplay aspects from Irem's "Major Title" series.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
$end
$info=neocup98,
$bio
NeoGeo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory (c) 05/1998 SNK.
Game ID : 0244
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
NeoGeo Cup '98 is actually a hack of "Super Sidekicks 3" made by SNK themselves. His subtitle is a homage for "Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory"
A serious bug : Using a USA bios rom if you insert a coin on the 'winners dont use drugs' screen on a single slot the games will use the neogeo bios s1 tileset rather than the game tiles, this causes most of the graphics to be hidden and the games to be unplayable, it will also end up using the mainboard z80 bios so sound will be broken, the games should fix themselves if you let them run another attact loop after gameover, on a multi-slot the games will reset. This is one of the first 4 'gigapower' games, the bug was fixed after that.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* View The Name List : At title screen hold A+B+C and press Start to begin.
- SERIES -
1. Super Sidekicks (1992)
2. Super Sidekicks 2 - The World Championship (1994)
3. Super Sidekicks 3 - The Next Glory (1995)
4. The Ultimate 11 - Snk Football Championship (1996)
5. NeoGeo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory (1998)
Models : Tom Powell, Bug Stoper, H. Kawano, Mic-Senbey, Love&Soul, Gow Travolta, Daisy "Tateko", Tenuking, Performaru-2, George. Y, Tom Karji, J. Miki, GC8-WRX, Jichoh Ninomiya
$end
$info=ntopstar,
$bio
Nerae! Top Star - Geinoukai Survival Mahjong (c) 03/1990 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong. Attack of the repetetive hyper Japanese girl face!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Aim High! Top Star - Show Business World Survival Mahjong'.
$end
$info=nratechu,
$bio
Neratte Chu (c) 1996 Seta.
$end
$info=netwars,
$bio
Net Wars (c) 1983 Orca.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Esco Trading.
$end
$info=nettoqc,
$bio
Nettoh Quiz Champion (c) 1995 Nakanihon.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fierce Answering Quiz Champion'.
$end
$info=quiztou,
$bio
Nettou! Gekitou! Quiztou!! (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot Fighting! Fierce Fighting! Quiz Island!!'
This game runs on the Namco System NA-1 hardware.
$end
$info=atompunk,
$bio
New Atomic Punk - Global Quest (c) 1992 Irem.
After King Bomber was defeated in the last game, he tried to reform himself but being a bad guy seems to be more fun, so he now has taken over the United Nations' building as the first step to take over the world. Only Bomberman and company can save us from this world threat! Features cute graphics & sound, as well as the same addicting control that made the first a classic. A party game if there ever was one, grab 4 friends and have a blast!!! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Bomberman World".
This game runs on the Irem M-97 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Bomberman (1987, Nintendo Famicom)
2. Dynablaster (1991)
3. New Atomic Punk - Global Quest (1992)
4. Bomberman II (1992, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Bomberman '93 (1992, NEC PC-Engine)
6. Super Bomberman (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
7. Bomberman '94 (1994, NEC PC-Engine)
8. Super Bomberman 2 (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
9. Super Bomberman 3 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
10. Super Bomberman 4 (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Neo Bomberman (1997)
12. Super Bomberman 5 (1997, Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Miyako Omori
$end
$info=newfant,
$bio
New Fantasia (c) 1995 Comad & New Japan System.
Rip-off of "Gals Panic!", featuring 'adult' photographs instead of the cartoon imagery.
- SERIES -
1. Fantasia (1994)
2. New Fantasia (1995)
3. Fantasia II (1997)
$end
$info=newpuckx,
$bio
New Puck X (c) 1980 Deluxe.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a Hack of "Puckman".
- UPDATES -
This hack changes the maze and has more exits along the sides.
$end
$info=nrallyx,
$bio
New Rally X (c) 02/1981 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Pac-Man" hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep B1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Up(x2), Down(x7), Right, Left(x6).
3) '(c) NAMCO LTD. 1980' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
- SERIES -
1. Rally X (1980)
2. New Rally X (1981)
- STAFF -
Music by : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1995, "Namco Museum Vol.1")
* Computers :
PC [Windows, CD-Rom] (1997, Namco History Vol.2")
$end
$info=newsin7,
$bio
New Sinbad 7 (c) 1983 ATW.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
$end
$info=nyny,nynyg,
$bio
New York New York (c) 12/1980 Sigma Enterprises.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Gottlieb for US manufacture and distribution (01/1981).
This game is known in Japan as "Waga Seishun no Arcadia".
- UPDATES -
Differences between 'NY, NY' and 'Arcadia' :
* In the background of 'NY, NY' is the Statue of Liberty, surrounded by blue buildings.
* In 'Arcadia', the Statue has been replaced by Captain Harlock (who is still the same color as the Statue of Liberty for some reason) and there is a blue nebula instead of blue buildings. Also, the words 'New York' have been replaced by 'Arcadia' in the demo.
* Besides the picture of Harlock in the background, nothing else in the 'Arcadia' game really has any relationship with the movie at all.
* 'NY, NY' came first and was then slightly modified to cash in on the 'Arcadia' movie. There are also no additional copyright notices, as there would normally be in a game based on a movie (So perhaps it wasn't even officially licensed).
* Another odd thing is that in Arcadia it really doesn't make a lot of sense to have a giant cyan Capt. Harlock floating around in space in the background.
* Whereas in NY, NY it actually makes sense for the Statue of Liberty to be in the background.
$end
$info=tnzs,tnzsb,tnzs2,
$bio
The New Zealand Story (c) 1988 Taito.
'Tiki' began a journey to rescue 'Yu Yu' and other friends who were snatched away by a leopard seal in the north island.
- TRIVIA -
The hero of this game, Tiki the kiwi, also appears in other Taito games like "Liquid Kids" and "Bubble Symphony" as a guest star.
Zoological note : A Kiwi in reality is a brown, non-flying bird, about the size of a chicken, that looks like it's got hair instead of feathers, and doesn't look much like the one in this game. It's also very rare, lives only in New Zealand and is a protected species.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Teddy Bear Cheat : In the demo mode during the attract mode, press fire 3 times and a cute picture of a bear will appear in the left bottom of the screen.
* Intermissions from the original "Puckman" between each maze
* A 'slot machine' every 3 mazes which determines which type of maze (invisible/visible) will come up next.
* The dots are worth 20 points, energizers 80.
* The bonus fruit start at 1000 points for the cherry and work their way up to 5000 from there.
* The monsters are worth 200, 400, 800 and 8000 points when eaten in succession.
* There are two maze variants : The first is a visible blue maze with five exits on each side and a modified maze layout from the original "Puckman". The second maze is invisible except for the borders and the dots, but has a slightly different layout than the visible maze and has only three exits on each side.
* When an energizer is eaten, the ghosts turn into different looking monsters.
* Instead of 'GAME OVER', it says 'MADE BY KAMIYA'.
* TMU Codes : At the 'Tonights Match-Up' screen, enter the following code (hit numbers on Turbo-Jump-Pass-Joystick)...
Show More Field - 0-2-1-Right
Big Head - 2-0-0-Right
Team Big Heads - 2-0-3-Right
Team Big Players - 1-4-1-Right
Team Tiny Players - 3-1-0-Right
Big Football - 0-5-0-Right
Hide Receiver Name - 1-0-2-Right
Fog On - 0-3-0-Down
No CPU Assistance - 0-1-2-Down
No Random Fumbles - 4-2-3-Down
Smart CPU Opponent - 3-1-4-Down
Show Field Goal % - 0-0-1-Down
Tournament Mode - 1-1-1-Down
Thick Fog On - 0-4-1-Down
Power Up Offense - 3-1-2-Up
Power Up Defense - 4-2-1-Up
Power Up Teammates - 2-3-3-Up
Super Blitzing - 0-4-5-Up
Infinite Turbo - 5-1-4-Up
No Punting - 1-5-1-Up
No Interceptions - 3-4-4-Up
No First Downs - 2-1-0-Up
Huge Head - 0-4-0-Up
No Play Selection - 1-1-5-Left
Fast Passes - 2-5-0-Left
Fast Turbo Running - 0-3-2-Left
Power Up Speed - 4-0-4-Left
Power Up Blockers - 3-1-2-Left
Allow Stepping OB - 2-1-1-Left
Super Field Goals - 1-2-3-Left
Ground Fog - 2-3-2-Down
Invisible Quarterbacks - 3-4-2-Left
* Secret Characters : Enter the name and PIN nunber as stated to recieve the corresponding character.
You should hear the announcer say, 'Lights out Baby!' if you did it right.
Mark Turmell - Turmell / 0322
Sal Divita - SAL / 0201
Jason Skiles - JASON / 3141
Jennifer Hedrick - JENIFR / 3333
Dan Thompson - DANIEL / 0604
Jeff Johnson - JAPPLE / 6660
John Root - ROOT / 6000
Luis Mangubat - LUIS / 3333
Mike Lynch - MIKE / 3333
Jim Gentile - GENTIL / 1111
Dan Forden - FORDEN / 1111
??? - VAN / 1234
Headless Guy - CARLTN / 1111
Skull - SKULL / 1111
Brain - BRAIN / 1111
Demon (Shinok from Mortal Kombat) - SHINOK / 8337
Raiden (from Mortal Kombat) - RAIDEN / 3691
* Extra Blocker On Defense : Hike the ball with all three buttons.
* Onside Kick : After scoring, hold all three buttons.
* Secret Plays : While selecting your plays, press Up(x4) and your cursor will disappear.
- SERIES -
1. NFL Blitz (1997)
2. NFL Blitz '99 (1998)
3. NFL Blitz 2000 (1999)
4. NFL Blitz 2001 (2000, Nintendo 64)
5. NFL Blitz 2002 (2002, Nintendo Game Cube)
6. NFL Blitz 2003 (2002, Nintendo Game Cube)
7. NFL Blitz Pro (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
- STAFF -
Staff : Sal Divita, Luis Mangubat, John Root, Jennifer Hedrick, Jim Gentile, Dan Forden, Mark Turmell, Jason Skiles, Daniel Thompson, Mike Lynch, Jeff Johnson, Mark Guidarelli
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo 64 (1998)
Sony Playstation (1998)
Nintendo Game Boy Color (1998)
* Computers :
PC [Windows] (1998)
$end
$info=blitz99,
$bio
NFL Blitz '99 (c) 1998 Midway Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway Seattle hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Characters :
John Carlton - CARLTN / 1111
Dan Thompson - DANIEL / 0604
Dan Forden - FORDEN / 1111
Jim Gentile - GENTIL / 1111
Brian LeBaron - GRINCH / 0222
Jeff Johnson - JAPPLE / 6660
Jason Skiles - JASON / 3141
Jennifer Hedrick - JENIFR / 3333
Luis Mangubat - LUIS / 3333
Mike Lynch - MIKE / 3333
Paulo Garcia - PAULO / 0517
John Root - ROOT / 6000
Sal Divita - SAL / 0201
Mark Turmell - TURMEL / 0322
Raiden - RAIDEN / 3691
Shinnok - SHINOK / 8337
Brain - BRAIN / 1111
Skull - SKULL / 1111
Thug - THUG / 1111
* TMU Codes : At the 'Tonights Match-Up' screen, enter the following code (hit numbers on Turbo-Jump-Pass-Joystick)...
Show Field Goal - 0-0-1-Down
Show More Field - 0-2-1-Right
No CPU Assistance - 0-1-2-Down
No Interceptions - 3-4-4-Up
Smart CPU Opponent - 3-1-4-Down
Fog ON - 0-3-0-Down
Thick Fog ON - 0-4-1-Down
Fast Turbo Running - 0-3-2-Left
Huge Head - 0-4-0-Up
Big Head - 2-0-0-Right
Super Blitzing - 0-4-5-Up
Big Football - 0-5-0-Right
Hide Receiver Name - 1-0-2-Right
Tournament Mode - 1-1-1-Down
No Play Selection - 1-1-5-Left
Super Field Goals - 1-2-3-Left
Team Big Players - 1-4-1-Right
Team Big Heads - 2-0-3-Right
Team Tiny Players - 3-1-0-Right
No Punting - 1-5-1-Up
No First Downs - 2-1-0-Up
Allow Stepping OB - 2-1-1-Left
Always QB - 2-2-2-Left
Always Human Receiver - 2-2-2-Right
Cancel always QB/Receiver - 3-3-3-Up
Powerup Teamates - 2-3-3-Up
Powerup Blockers - 3-1-2-Left
Powerup Speed - 4-0-4-Left
Powerup Defense - 4-2-1-Up
Fast Passes - 2-5-0-Left
Open Secret Plays - 3-3-3-Down
Super Passing - 4-2-3-Right
No Random Fumbles - 4-2-3-Down
Infinite Turbo - 5-1-4-Up
Extra Options - 3-3-3-Left
- SERIES -
1. NFL Blitz (1997)
2. NFL Blitz '99 (1998)
3. NFL Blitz 2000 (1999)
4. NFL Blitz 2001 (2000, Nintendo 64)
5. NFL Blitz 2002 (2002, Nintendo Game Cube)
6. NFL Blitz 2003 (2002, Nintendo Game Cube)
7. NFL Blitz Pro (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
- STAFF -
Sal Divita, Luis Mangubat, John Root, Jennifer Hedrick, Jim Gentile, Dan Forden, Mark Turmell, Jason Skiles, Daniel Thompson, Mike Lynch, Jeff Johnson, Mark Guidarelli
$end
$info=blitz2k,
$bio
NFL Blitz 2000 (c) 1999 Midway Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway Seattle hardware.
The name of the beautifull cheerleaders are Marci, Brooke, Paige, Kathleen, Gretchen and Jennifer.
- SERIES -
1. NFL Blitz (1997)
2. NFL Blitz '99 (1998)
3. NFL Blitz 2000 (1999)
4. NFL Blitz 2001 (2000, Nintendo 64)
5. NFL Blitz 2002 (2002, Nintendo Game Cube)
6. NFL Blitz 2003 (2002, Nintendo Game Cube)
7. NFL Blitz Pro (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
- STAFF -
Sal Divita, Luis Mangubat, John Root, Jennifer Hedrick, Jim Gentile, Dan Forden, Mark Turmell, Jason Skiles, Daniel Thompson, Mike Lynch, Jeff Johnson, Mark Guidarelli
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo 64 (1999)
Sega Dreamcast (1999)
$end
$info=hardyard,hardyd10,
$bio
NFL Hard Yardage (c) 10/1993 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
Four player football game featuring great digitized graphics and awesome TV-like exciters.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an official licensed product of the NFL (National Football League). It features the voice of the chicago bears Wayne Larrivee.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.00.
Revision 2 :
* Software version. 1.20.
$end
$info=nibbler,nibblera,
$bio
Nibbler (c) 12/1982 Rock-ola.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first game to support a billion point score.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Lonnie Ropp
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1984)
Apple II
$end
$info=nitedrvr,
$bio
Night Driver (c) 10/1976 Atari.
Game ID : 006321
- TRIVIA -
This game was first released by a small company named Micronetics and later picked up by Atari. Night Driver was the first 'first-person' driving game (only Atari's second sitdown, 'Hi-Way' was the first). 2100 units were produced.
A Night Driver unit appears in the 1978 movie 'Dawn of the Dead'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Ted Michon, Dave Shepperd
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1978)
* Computers :
Apple II
$end
$info=nslasher,
$bio
Night Slashers (c) 1994 Data East.
Game ID : MBH
$end
$info=nstocker,
$bio
Night Stocker (c) 09/1986 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
This is the first game to combine the shooting with the driving.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Dennis Koble
Art direction : Roger Hector
Sound : Jesse Osborne
Art : Gary Johnson
Machine gun : Howard Delman, Henry Siska
Technical support : Dave Ross, Bob Smith, Rich Adam, Owen Rubin
$end
$info=nightstr,
$bio
Night Striker (c) 10/1989 Taito.
Game ID : B91
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito Z System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Darius II : G.S.M. Taito 4 - PCCB-00010-12) on 21/11/1989.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
Sound and music composed by (Zuntata) : Masahiko Takaki
Executive producer : Keisuke Hasegawa
$end
$info=nwarr,nwarrh,nwarrb,
$bio
Night Warriors - Darkstalkers' Revenge (c) 04/1995 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 09
The second game in the Darkstalkers series includes fourteen horrific fighters.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Vampire Hunter - Darkstalkers' Revenge".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen.
1) Press Roundhouse to select the costume color from Darkstalkers.
2) Press Start to select the secondary costume color from Darkstalkers.
3) Press Jab+Forward to select the dark costume version.
* Secret End Tune : Beat the game with one credit, after your character's victory pic appears on the screen, hold Up. The secret tune shall then appear as the credits start.
Program designers : Panda, T J, Odawara Hassssssy, Mo. Suzuki, Min, Ittetsu, Tsuna Hayahide, Hero Hero, Hdo, Tora Papa, Yume, Hide Mama
Producer : Kihaji Okamoto
* Voice Actors :
Demitri, Donovan, Pyron : Nobuyuki Hiyama
Jon Talbain, Lord Raptor, Rikuo : Yuuji Ueda
Morrigan : Yayoi Jinguji
Felicia : Kae Araki
Victor, Bishamon, Sasquatch, Anakaris : Kan Tokumaru
Hsien-Ko : Michiko Neya
Huitzil : Jyurouta Kosugi
Cecil : Kyoko Hikami
$end
$info=nitd,
$bio
Nightmare in the Dark (c) 01/2000 Eleven / Gavaking.
Game ID : 0260
A peaceful (yet creepy looking!) gravekeeper embarks on a night-shift battle against zombies & other night dwellers in order to put an end to the grave robbing mystery before the local villagers panic! Features very nice graphics with cool backgrounds, great soundtrack & pretty fun gameplay in the same style as "Snow Bros.", "Tumble Pop" & "Zupapa". The deceased must rest in peace, so be sure to remind them of this fact! :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costumes : At the beginning of the game (work at the continue screen too), hold the folowing buttons and press Start to choose an alternate costume : A = Blue, B = Red, C = Green, D = Yellow, AB = Grey, CD = Purple, AC = Orange, BD = Black.
Criminally overlooked and combo-friendly medieval Japanese fighter with great animation. Ten selectable characters and two end bosses.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Supreme Ninja Arts Scroll'.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The main design, as wel as some of the special moves of the character 'Karasu' seem to be quite inspired in the main character of the 1994 movie hit 'The Crow' which was in turn, based on the graphical novel of the same name by James O. Barr. (Even the name "Karasu" stands as the japanese word for "crow"!) :)
The character 'Nobunaga' is based on the real japanese warrior 'Nobunaga Oda' who during Japan's medieval period, overthrew the Ashikaga shogunate and ended a long period of internal strife by uniting half of Japan's provinces under his rule. In so doing he paved the way for the reunification of the country under the Tokugawa shogunate in the following century. His merciless use of power as well as his skill as a military strategist made him one of the most powerful & feared leaders in Japan. The image of him in the game as a warrior who wields the demons power may have been some sort of a criticism to his eager embrace of Western culture, religion & technology.
The character 'Goemon' is based on Ishikawa Goemon, the most famous thief in Japan on the Edo era (about 400 years ago) known to steal large sums of money from bad people and give the money to the poor. In other words, he was Japan's very own version of Robin Hood!
The character 'Sasuke' seems inspired on Sarutobi Sasuke, a famous legendary ninja with a strong sense of justice created in Tachikawa literature at the end of the Meiji period. Another source of inspiration may have been 'Ninja Kamui' an old anime series whose main character Kamui was an incredibly skilled ninja who wanted to abandon his ways as a killer thus becoming a 'nukenin' (runaway ninja) and marked for death by his own clan that vows to pursue and eliminate him.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Ranmaru And Nobunaga (Player 1) : Highlight Kamui and press Left, Down, Left, Up, Left, Down, Left, Up, Right, Down, Right, Up and hit C+D.
* Play As Ranmaru And Nobunaga (Player 2) : Highlight Sasuke and press Right, Down, Right, Up, Right, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Left, Up and hit C+D.
* Time Attack Mode : At the character select screen, highlight Kamui and press Down, Left, Up, Left, Down, Left, Up, Left, Down, Right(x4), Up, C+D. Now choose your character.
* Succesfully complete the game with a single credit within 8:30:00 minutes and the game shows you how to execute your character's 'finisher' move!
- STAFF -
Producer & Planner : Hiroyuki Toda
Chief planner : Kazuhiro Shibata
Planners : Visitor Y. Oni, M-Honda
System programmers : Eiji Fukatsu, Makio Chiba
Sound programmer : Makio Chiba
Desgin tool programmer : Ryu Hiroyuki
Total adviser : K. Sakanishi
Chief programmer -main- program : Teruaki Shirasawa
Character designers : Tsutomu Fuzisawa, Akemi Tsunoda
Sound composer : Tsutomu Fuzisawa
BGM creator : Mecano Associate
Data maker : Takashi Hayashi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988, "Ninja Kun - Ashura no Shou")
$end
$info=ninjakun,
$bio
Ninjakun Majou no Bouken (c) 1984 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-84003
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ninja-kun Adventure at Demon Castle'.
Licensed to Taito.
- SERIES -
1. Ninjakun Majou no Bouken (1984)
2. Vs. Ninja Jajamaru-kun (1985)
3. Ninja-Kid II (1987)
- STAFF -
Ryuichi Nisizawa (BUCHA), Todo, Fukushi, Tsutomu Fuzisawa, Tateno
$end
$info=pc_1942,
$bio
1942 (c) 07/1987 Capcom.
Game ID : NF
$end
$info=pc_bfght,
$bio
Balloon Fight (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Game ID : BF
- SERIES -
1. Balloon Fight (1984)
2. Balloon Kid (1990, Nintendo Game Boy)
3. Balloon Fight GB (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
- STAFF -
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=pc_bball,
$bio
Baseball (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Game ID : BA
$end
$info=pc_bstar,
$bio
Baseball Stars - Be a champ! (c) 1989 SNK.
Game ID : B9
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo for distribution.
Baseball Stars became a major hit in many countries world-wide. It was one of the first sports games to have data memory, therefore players could pick a team and make a season, while being able to save season statistics. Baseball Stars was also the first sports game to bring the 'Create a player' feature. Gamers could, for the first time, create players and name them after themselves, family and friends, in addition to naming their own teams. Although the game did not use any names of real life baseball players, one of the computerized teams, the 'American Dreams', included players with nicknames such as Pete (Pete Rose), Hank (Hank Aaron) and Ruth (Babe Ruth).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Balanced Team : Select 'Make Team' from the menu and press Down, Right, Left, Down, Down, Right, Up.
Select 'Balanced Team' and press A.
A message will pop up saying 'WHEN ISN'T IT?'.
Edit that message to say 'WHEN IT IS'.
* Woman's Team : Choose 'Make Team' from the main menu and press Down, Right, Left, Down, Down, Right, Up, Up, Down, Up, Down, Up.
Select 'Veterans' using the A button and the message ''WHAT IS A WREN?'' will pop up.
Edit that message to read 'A BIRD'.
Another message will pop up reading 'WHEN ISN'T IT?'.
Edit it to read 'WHEN IT IS'.
- SERIES -
1. Baseball Stars - Be a champ! (1989)
2. Baseball Stars Professional (1990)
3. Baseball Stars 2 (1992)
$end
$info=pc_cshwk,
$bio
Captain Sky Hawk (c) 1989 Milton Bradley / Rare.
Game ID : YW
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra Lives And All Weapons : To start with 9 lives and all the weapons, press Start and wait for the title screen to re-appear then press A+Down and press Start.
* Invincibility Code : When the letters on the screen (in the very beginning of the game) begin to fall off, press Up, Right, Down, Left, Up, Start.
* Level Skip : During the game, on the 2nd Controller, press Up, A, B to go to the next stage.
6. Castlevania - Dracula X (Nintendo Super Famicom)
7. Castlevania - Vampire's Kiss (Nintendo Super Famicom)
8. Castlevania - Circle of the Moon (Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
9. Castlevania - Harmony of Dissonance (Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
10. Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow (Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- STAFF -
Music by : Kinuyo Yamashita
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1990)
$end
$info=pc_cntra,
$bio
Contra (c) 1988 Konami.
Game ID : CT
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Classic Konami Code (30 Lives) : At the title screen press Up(x2), Down(x2) Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
* Secret Ending : During the ending, before the closing credits starts rolling, press and hold Select+Start and keep on holding until the credits are over. If done correctly, you will receive a message from Red Falcon, vowing his revenge.
* Stage Select Mode : At the title screen, hold Upleft diagonaly+Select+A and push Start. You'll be able to choose the stage where you want to start.
* Steal Lives : If you die in a 2 player game, you can hold down A+B afterwards to steal a life from your partner.
- SERIES -
1. Contra (1987)
2. Super Contra (1988)
3. Contra III - The Alien Wars (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Contra - Hard Cops (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Contra - Legacy of War (1996, Sony PlayStation)
6. Shin Contra (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Programmers : S. Umezaki, S. Kishiwada, K. Yamashita, T. Danjyo, M. Ogawa
Graphic designers : T. Ueyama, S. Muraki, M. Fujiwara, T. Nishikawa, C. Ozawa
Sound creators : H. Maezawa, K. Sada
Directed by : Umechan, S. Kitamoto
$end
$info=pc_ddrgn,
$bio
Double Dragon (c) 1988 Technos.
Game ID : WD
The NES port of the original "Double Dragon"!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- STAFF -
Music by : Kazunaka Yamane
$end
$info=pc_dbldr,
$bio
Double Dribble (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : DW
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=pc_drmro,
$bio
Dr. Mario (c) 10/1990 Nintendo.
Game ID : VU
The object of the game is to help Dr. Mario destroy the most sickening bunch of viruses around. These miserable germs can only be destroyed by lining up the appropriate combinations of vitamins as they fall. And Dr. Mario is relying on your players to help him get the job done! This game isn't just fun. It's contagious. That's why players of all ages keep coming back to Dr. Mario for another dose.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Reset : During the game, press Select+Start+A+B to reset the game.
- SERIES -
1. Dr. Mario (1990)
2. Dr. Mario 64 (2001, Nintendo 64)
- STAFF -
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=pc_duckh,
$bio
Duck Hunt (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Game ID : DH
- STAFF -
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=pc_ebike,
$bio
Excitebike (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Game ID : EB
$end
$info=pc_gntlt,
$bio
Gauntlet (c) 1985 Tengen / Atari Games.
Game ID : GL
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo for distribution.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Passwords List : To enter a password, hold the A button and press the Start button on the screen where you select the number of players.
4. Gauntlet - The Third Encounter (1990, Atari Lynx)
5. Gauntlet 4 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Gauntlet Legends (1998)
7. Gauntlet Dark Legacy (2000)
- STAFF -
Music by : Hal Canon, Earl Vickers
$end
$info=pc_golf,
$bio
Golf (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Game ID : GF
- STAFF -
Music by : Koji Kondo
$end
$info=pc_grdus,pc_grdue,
$bio
Gradius (c) 1986 Konami.
Game ID : GR
- TRIVIA -
Kazuhisa Hashimoto, who programmed this Nintendo Famicom port, found the original arcade game too hard, so he inserted the so-called Konami code (See Code & Secrets section).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Continue : At the Game Over screen press Down, Up, B, A, B, A, B, A, Start.
Note This can only be used once per game.
* Classic Konami Code : Press Start during the game, then press Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start. This code equips you with two Missiles, two options and a force field barrier.
* Secret Message : During the title screen hold B+A, then reset the machine and return in the game (always with B+A) to get the following message : KONAMI ONE, GRADIUS ONE.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Kazuhisa Hashimoto
Music by : Miki Higashino
$end
$info=pc_hgaly,
$bio
Hogan's Alley (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Game ID : HA
$end
$info=pc_kngfu,
$bio
Kung Fu (c) 1984 Irem.
Game ID : SX
- TRIVIA -
Licensed in 1985 to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Fight Sylvia : Each time you beat the game it will restart from the beginning. Beat the game 50 times in a row and you can fight Sylvia, the girl you usually rescue.
- STAFF -
Music by : Koji Kondo
$end
$info=pc_mario,
$bio
Mario Bros. (c) 1983 Nintendo.
Game ID : MA
- STAFF -
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=pc_moglf,
$bio
Mario's Open Golf (c) 1991 Nintendo.
Game ID : UG
$end
$info=pc_mman3,
$bio
Megaman III (c) 1990 Capcom.
Game ID : XU
Contenders blast Megaman, in his search for energy Crystals, through a galaxy of mining stations controlled by ruthless robots. An amazing 21 different levels of rapid fire help Megaman battle against these armies of metal maniacs to gain their super powers. But the rebellious robots won't give up without using every android-annihilator known to Megaman. That's when players call on Rush, the wonder dogdroid, for special mechanisms that speed them past danger and assist in enemy melt-down. It's man vs. metal as players have more fun than humanly possible.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Passwords : Each password must contain at least three balls. Make here your personal password (the color of the ball is precised if it's needed)...
999999 999999 KKKKKK KKKKKK (Hideout 2, no Kraid, no Varia, no Mother Brain, no final time limit)
X-z-uJ lls0W0 fVvweG 000WNr (215 missiles, 5 energy tanks, all powerups, both mini-bosses dead)
000000 000000 03-200 000089 (255 missiles, but no missile tanks)
000000 000000 080h00 0000gu (Begin with missiles but no missiles in Kraid's lair)
000000 000001 00F300 00008X (Begin with missiles, but no missile tanks in Ridley's lair)
X----- --N?WO dV-Gm9 W01GMI (see Metroid's best ending)
F2-yum akMKa0 O2-oKm 0000fr (Get Ice Beam)
000800 000000 02080H e000?q (Get Long Beam)
mMuiS1 II6-GE Jls?h0 m00WRM (No suit and All Weapons)
00WX00 2W0000 41TW1o 0000LD (Play with Samus with her suit off!)
00U--- -u0000 0AFw9Y 1800sb (Go to Rifley)
C00000 000000 080h00 00006u (Begin with bombs)
- SERIES -
1. Metroid (1986, Nintendo Famicom)
2. Metroid II - Return of Samus (1991, Nintendo Game Boy)
3. Super Metroid (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Metroid Fusion (2002, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
5. Metroid Prime (2003, Nintendo GameCube)
6. Metroid - Zero Mission (2004, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- STAFF -
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka (Hip)
$end
$info=pc_miket,
$bio
Mike Tyson's Punchout (c) 1987 Nintendo.
Game ID : PT
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Password :
005 737 5423 (Major Circuit)
777 807 3454 (World Circuit)
940 861 8538 (Super Macho Man)
267 913 7638 (Super Macho Man + 23KOs)
032 730 8442 (Piston Honda)
007 373 5963 (Mike Tyson)
800 422 2602 (Busy Phoneline Tone - This password is Nintendo's old customer service number)
* Another World Circuit : At the beginning enter this password : 135 792 468. When you get to the last number, press A+B+Select at the same time.
* View The Credits : Set the password numbers to 106 113 0120, then press Select+A+B simultaneously to register the password.
- STAFF -
Producer : Minoru Arakawa
Supervisor : NOA (Nintendo of America)
Director : Genyo Takeda
Game designers : Kazuo Yoneyama, Mayumi Hirota
Character designer : Makoto Wada
Music composers : V. Kaneoka, A. Nakatuka, Koji Yamamoto
Electrical engineers : S. Funakoshi, M. Taya
Programmer : Masato Hatakeyama
Secretary : V. Kuriyama
$end
$info=pc_ngaid,
$bio
Ninja Gaiden (c) 1989 Tecmo.
Game ID : NG
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Access Sound Test : When the message 'Tecmo Presents 1989' pops up on the screen, hold Left+Down+Select+A+B and press Start.
- SERIES -
1. Ninja Gaiden (1989)
2. Ninja Gaiden Episode II - The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)
3. Ninja Gaiden Episode III - The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991)
- STAFF -
Story : Sakurazaki
Screenplay : Sakurazaki, Faw
Image Illust : Runmaru
Art works : Runmaru, Parco, Uma
Program works : Madoka Southernami, Masita
Assistant : Nosuke
NES Translator : Kevin & Daniel
Sound design : More Yamasan, B.B, Hakase
Director : Sakurazaki
$end
$info=pc_ngai2,
$bio
Ninja Gaiden Episode II - The Dark Sword of Chaos (c) 1990 Tecmo.
Game ID : NW
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Infinite Health : At title screen, quickly press Up(x3), Down(x3), A, B, A, B, Select, Start. If not done quickly the code won't work. If you did it right, the game will begin a chime sound. Now, press Right, Left, Right, Left, B, A. A word will come up saying INVINCIBLE.
* Sound Test : When the title screen appears press and hold Up+Left+Select+A+B. Then tap the Start button.
* Musicruise Sound Test : Let the title screen fade to black and press Start, then do this a second time. Then press and hold Up+Left+Select+A+B. Then tap the start button.
- SERIES -
1. Ninja Gaiden (1989)
2. Ninja Gaiden Episode II - The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)
3. Ninja Gaiden Episode III - The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991)
4. Ninja Gaiden (2004, Microsoft Xbox)
- STAFF -
Music by : S. Kajiya, Mayou, Miya
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Ninja Gaiden Trilogy")
$end
$info=pc_ngai3,
$bio
Ninja Gaiden Episode III - The Ancient Ship of Doom (c) 1991 Tecmo.
Game ID : 3N
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- SERIES -
1. Ninja Gaiden (1989)
2. Ninja Gaiden Episode II - The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)
3. Ninja Gaiden Episode III - The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991)
4. Ninja Gaiden (2004, Microsoft Xbox)
- STAFF -
Story : M. Akama, Runmal
Art work : B.F.R, Jun, K.Tomita
Program work : H. Sato, M. Akama
Director : M. Akama
Art work : Onager, N. Takihara, B.F.R
Program work : Nobody
Director : Runmal
Music composer : Miya, K. Nakabai, L. Shigeno
Sound effect : Miya
Sound director : More-Yamasan
Executive producer : H. Yoshizawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Ninja Gaiden Trilogy")
$end
$info=pc_wcup,
$bio
Nintendo World Cup (c) 1989 Technos.
Game ID : XZ
Players choose from 13 World Class national teams and plan their own game strategy. Use advanced super moves like the Bicycle Kick and the Super Header to make the game come alive. This is incredible sporting fun.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Password with USA :
First match : Cameroon
10300 - Japan
30700 - France
01500 - Russia
22000 - Spain
72100 - England
11500 - Mexico
42400 - Holland
62600 - Brazil
60200 - Italy
22300 - Argentina
12800 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Holland :
First match - Cameroon
10301 - Japan
30701 - France
01501 - Russia
22001 - Spain
72101 - England
11501 - Mexico
42401 - USA
62601 - Brazil
60201 - Italy
22301 - Argentina
12801 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Japan :
First match - Cameroon
10302 - USA
30702 - France
01502 - Russia
22002 - Spain
72102 - England
11502 - Mexico
42402 - Holland
62602 - Brazil
60202 - Italy
22302 - Argentina
12802 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with France :
First match - Cameroon
10303 - Japan
30703 - USA
01503 - Russia
22003 - Spain
72103 - England
11503 - Mexico
42403 - Holland
62603 - Brazil
60203 - Italy
22303 - Argentina
12803 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Cameroon :
First match - USA
10304 - Japan
30704 - France
01504 - Russia
22004 - Spain
72104 - England
11504 - Mexico
42404 - Holland
62604 - Brazil
60204 - Italy
22304 - Argentina
12804 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Russia :
First match - Cameroon
10305 - Japan
30705 - France
01505 - USA
22005 - Spain
72105 - England
11505 - Mexico
42405 - Holland
62605 - Brazil
60205 - Italy
22305 - Argentina
12805 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Mexico :
First match - Cameroon
10306 - Japan
30706 - France
01506 - Russia
22006 - Spain
72106 - England
11506 - USA
42406 - Holland
62606 - Brazil
60206 - Italy
22306 - Argentina
12806 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with England :
First match - Cameroon
10307 - Japan
30707 - France
01507 - Russia
22007 - Spain
72107 - USA
11507 - Mexico
42407 - Holland
62607 - Brazil
60207 - Italy
22307 - Argentina
12807 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Spain :
First match - Cameroon
10308 - Japan
30708 - France
01508 - Russia
22008 - USA
72108 - England
11508 - Mexico
42408 - Holland
62608 - Brazil
60208 - Italy
22308 - Argentina
12808 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Brazil :
First match - Cameroon
10309 - Japan
30709 - France
01509 - Russia
22009 - Spain
72109 - England
11509 - Mexico
42409 - Holland
62609 - USA
60209 - Italy
22309 - Argentina
12809 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with W. Germany :
First match - Cameroon
10310 - Japan
30710 - France
01510 - Russia
22010 - Spain
72110 - England
11510 - Mexico
42410 - USA
62610 - Holland
60210 - Brazil
22310 - Italy
12810 - Argentina (last match)
* Password with Argentina :
First match - Cameroon
10311 - Japan
30711 - France
01511 - Russia
22011 - Spain
72111 - England
11511 - Mexico
42411 - USA
62611 - Brazil
60211 - Holland
22311 - Italy
12811 - W. Germany (last match)
* Password with Italy :
First match - Cameroon
10312 - Japan
30712 - France
01512 - Russia
22012 - Spain
72112 - England
11512 - Mexico
42412 - Holland
62612 - Brazil
60212 - USA
22312 - Argentina
12812 - W. Germany (last match)
- STAFF -
Music by : Kazuo Sawa
$end
$info=pc_pinbt,
$bio
PinBot (c) 1988 Rare.
$end
$info=pc_pwbld,
$bio
Power Blade (c) 1989 Taito.
Game ID : 7T
- TRIVIA -
Licensed by Nintendo.
$end
$info=pc_pwrst,
$bio
Pro Wrestling (c) 12/1986 Nintendo.
Game ID : PW
$end
$info=pc_rcpam,
$bio
R.C. Pro-Am (c) 1987 Rare.
Game ID : PM
$end
$info=pc_radrc,
$bio
Rad Racer (c) 1989 Square.
Game ID : RC
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Continue Game : When you lose a race, hold A and press Start. This will let you continue on your current level.
* Drive At Night : At the title screen, hit the B Button 8 times, then hold the Up/Right diagonally and press Start.
* Stage Skip : At the title screen, hold the Up/Left diagonally, press the B Button once for each stage that you want to skip and then press Start.
* View Game Ending : Once you select your vehicle, press the B button 64 times. Then, hold Up/Right diagonally and finally press Start to view the game ending.
- SERIES -
1. Rad Racer (1989)
2. Rad Racer II (1990)
- STAFF -
Music by : Nobuo Uematsu
$end
$info=pc_radr2,
$bio
Rad Racer II (c) 1990 Square.
Game ID : QR
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Continue Game : When you lose a race, hold A and press Start. This will let you continue on your current level.
* Drive At Night : At the title screen, hit the B Button 8 times, then hold the Up/Right diagonally and press Start.
* Stage Skip : At the title screen, hold the Up/Left diagonally, press the B Button once for each stage that you want to skip and then press Start.
- SERIES -
1. Rad Racer (1989)
2. Rad Racer II (1990)
$end
$info=pc_rrngr,
$bio
Rescue Rangers - Disney's Chip 'n Dale (c) 1987 Capcom.
Game ID : RU
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=pc_rkats,
$bio
Rockin' Kats (c) 1991 Atlus.
Game ID : 7A
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=pc_rnatk,
$bio
Rush'n Attack (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : RA
In this hectic action game you must help a knife-wielding soldier infiltrate enemy territory in order to rescue some POW´s. Grab any weapons you find along the way but you will mainly rely on your trusty knife for this mission. Get moving! Those hostages are not getting any better by you slacking off! :)
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Naniwa no Hideo
Character designers : Madamu Keiko, Gokigen Yoshimoto
Sound designer : Chary Sadakichi
Directed by : Phazer Atsuko
Visual designers : Kenji Shimoneta, Daibutsu Mari
Music : Rusher Sakamoto, Iku Iku Mizutani, Hevimeta Satoe, Nanda Adachi
$end
$info=pc_rygar,
$bio
Rygar (c) 1987 Tecmo.
Game ID : RY
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=pc_sjetm,
$bio
Solar Jetman (c) 1990 Rare.
Game ID : LJ
Players explore the universe in full combat readiness as they help Solar Jetman recover the sabotaged Golden Warship -- the most powerfull spacecraft in the galaxy. On 12 alien worlds, each with its own army of enraged aliens and their deadly devices, the necessary parts to repair the damaged vessel are hidden . Players must act fast and with finesse to fend off the destructive alien forces, gravity, baffing booby traps, perpetual black holes, and cosmic space warps. It's intense galactic rivalry that'll keep players in orbit.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Passwords :
KLBLBKHBKLGB - Start on Planet 02.
KLBMKBBGXHHB - Start on Planet 04.
KNDHNBHBNWNB - Start on Planet 06.
LQGGMQLHNDHH - Start on Planet 10.
LMGZQBDPZLTG - Start on Planet 12.
HHHHHHHHHHHH - Start on Planet 13.
KDBRNPBDRPHD - Skip Planet 03.
KNDPBKKDGBNB - Skip Planet 05.
LKDZKQHDTRNB - Skip Planet 07.
MBGLNMKGHXNB - Skip Planet 09.
BKKBKKHMBHMB - Acces to hidden 'XX' level.
QQQQQQQQQQQQ - Bonus levels.
ZBBBBBBBLNTQ - begin with 15 lives & extra $$$.
NNNNNNNNNNNN - begin with 7 lives & extra $$$.
BBBBBBBBBBBB - Start with no money.
$end
$info=pc_suprc,
$bio
Super C (c) 1990 Konami.
Game ID : UE
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 10 Extra Lives (Player 1) : When the title screen pops up, press Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, then Start.
* 10 Extra Lives (Player 2) : When the title screen pops up, press Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Select, then Start.
* Sound Mode : To open the Sound Test, while on the Title Screen, hold down A+B then press Start.
- STAFF -
Programmer : S. Umezaki
Graphic designer : S. Muraki
Sound designer : H. Maezawa
$end
$info=pc_smb,
$bio
Super Mario Bros. (c) 04/1986 Nintendo.
Game ID : SM
- TRIVIA -
Many easter eggs were intentionally left in the game during the development, but 'Minus World' was a programming error only discovered after the game had hit the market (see 'Tips and Tricks' section for more info).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warps :
1) Warp to World 2, 3, or 4 : In World 1-2, boogie over the end pipe by walking on the ceiling and behind the wall you'll find a Warp Zone where you can warp to World 2, 3, or 4.
2) Warp to World 5 : In World 4-2, walk on the ceiling like you did in 1-2 and you'll find a Warp to World 5.
3) Warp to World 6, 7, or 8 : This is the second Warp Zone you can reach from World 4-2.
After the first elevator lift, there is a pit and three brick blocks above you. Jump around and you'll find four hidden coin blocks under the three bricks. Use the hidden blocks you just uncovered to hit the first brick which will sprout a Vine. The Vine leads to some Coins and the second Warp Zone.
* The World -1 a.k.a The Minus World (Note : You must be either big or have fire power to do this) : Go to the end of world 1-2, where all the elevators are. Go past the elevators, but before the warp zone. You should see a horizontal warp pipe that leads outside. Don't go in this pipe. Instead, jump on top of it. Now, break the two rightmost bricks above you, but not the one that is touching the green pipe! Now, stand on the pipe, but as far left as you can go without falling off the pipe. Now duck and jump up. In the air, make sure you hold right as hard as you can, but stay ducked. If you accidentily break the brick that is touching the green pipe, then you can't do it. Keep trying this, it will take many attemps to accomplish. When you finally do it successfully, Mario will get sucked into the wall and start 'moonwalking' through it. While you are moonwalking, don't touch any buttons except for the joystick. If you try to jump, you will go through the top wall, and you'll have to do it all over again. When you are done moonwalking, you'll come out the other side. On the other side, there will be three warp pipes. Enter either the leftmost or the rightmost warp pipe before the screen scrolls all the way to the right. If done successfully, a screen should now appear which will say you are on world -1.
* The Double Jump : After grabbing a Mushroom in mid-air, Mario can pull off another jump with the right timing. First, time a jump so that small Mario is on his way down when he grabs a Mushroom. While Mario is transforming, hold A and he'll jump again when his transformation into Super Mario is complete.
* Continue : When you get a Game Over screen, hold down A and press Start. You will start on the first level of the world you died on.
- SERIES -
1. Mario Bros. (1983)
2. Super Mario Bros. (1985, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1986, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, Nintendo Entertainment System) : remake of Yumekojo Doki Doki Panic (1987, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Super Mario Land (1989, Nintendo Game Boy)
7. Super Mario World (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
8. Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins (1992, Nintendo Game Boy)
9. Super Mario Land 3 - Wario Land (1993, Nintendo Game Boy)
10. Mario Clash (1995, Nintendo Virtual Boy)
11. Yoshi's Island - Super Mario World 2 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
12. Super Mario Land 4 (1997, Nintendo Game Boy)
13. Super Mario 64 (1997, Nintendo 64)
14. Yoshi's Story (1998, Nintendo 64)
15. Super Mario Sunshine (2002, Nintendo Gamecube)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Shigeru Miyamoto
Music by : Koji Kondo
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993, "Super Mario Collection")
Nintendo Game Boy Color (1999, "Super Mario Bros. Deluxe")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2004, "Famicom Mini Series")
$end
$info=pc_smb2,
$bio
Super Mario Bros. 2 (c) 1988 Nintendo.
Game ID : MW
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp Vases :
1) World 1-3 : There is a warp vase by the brick wall. Bring a potion and drop it on top. Go down the vase in subspace to warp to world 4-1.
2) World 3-1 : Fall down the giant waterfall and make sure you land in the center on top of the door when you reach the bottom. The potion there is under the 6th grass from the right. Drop it on the vase in that room. This goes to world 5-1 (best place for coins).
3) World 4-2 : Get a potion in the whale section and work your way right to the vase. This goes to world 6-1.
4) World 5-3 : If you have Luigi, then you could easily jump to the top at the beginning of this world to get the potion next to the vase. Go down and this takes you to world 7-1.
* Get The Music From SMB1 : Make sure that when you collect 5 cherries and the star comes up that you have a potion very close to you (even in your hands is good). Before getting the star, drop the potion so the door appears. Get the star and go into the door to subspace. You will hear the subspace music playing (from SMB 1) but you know that the music stops once you leave subspace. When the invicibility starts wearing off and the character starts to flash, exit subspace through the door and if you did it right, the subspace music repeats when you're back to the normal world. But this time it continues like the SMB 1 music. This lasts until you go into a door or lose a life. The best place to try this is World 1-3 at the beginning with all the cherries. This trick is not too hard to do.
* Suicide : Pause the game, then hold UP+A+B on the player2 side. Unpause and your character will instantly die and have to restart the level.
* Suicide Door : While entering a door, pause the game before the screen changes. Enter the suicide code (UP+A+B on the player2 side), then unpause the game. Instead of dying once, you'll watch your character fall through the floor and die for each extra life remaining! Game over.
- SERIES -
1. Mario Bros. (1983)
2. Super Mario Bros. (1985, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1986, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, Nintendo Entertainment System)
5. Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Super Mario Land (1989, Nintendo Game Boy)
7. Super Mario World (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
8. Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins (1992, Nintendo Game Boy)
9. Super Mario Land 3 - Wario Land (1993, Nintendo Game Boy)
10. Yoshi's Island - Super Mario World 2 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Super Mario Land 4 (1997, Nintendo Game Boy)
12. Super Mario 64 (1997, Nintendo 64)
13. Yoshi's Story (1998, Nintendo 64)
14. Super Mario Sunshine (2002, Nintendo Gamecube)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Shigeru Miyamoto
Music by : Koji Kondo
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993, Super Mario Collection)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2001, Super Mario Advance)
$end
$info=pc_smb3,
$bio
Super Mario Bros. 3 (c) 1988 Nintendo.
Game ID : UM
- TRIVIA -
Super Mario Bros. 3 was previewed in the movie 'The Wizard', starring Fred Savage. And it was also prewiewed in the US market via the PlayChoice-10 machine.
- SERIES -
1. Mario Bros. (1983)
2. Super Mario Bros. (1985, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1986, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988, Nintendo Entertainment System)
5. Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Super Mario Land (1989, Nintendo Game Boy)
7. Super Mario World (1991, Nintendo Super Famicom)
8. Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins (1992, Nintendo Game Boy)
9. Super Mario Land 3 - Wario Land (1993, Nintendo Game Boy)
10. Yoshi's Island - Super Mario World 2 (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
11. Super Mario Land 4 (1997, Nintendo Game Boy)
12. Super Mario 64 (1997, Nintendo 64)
13. Yoshi's Story (1998, Nintendo 64)
14. Super Mario Sunshine (2002, Nintendo Gamecube)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Shigeru Miyamoto
Music by : Koji Kondo
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993, Super Mario Collection)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2003, "Super Mario Advance 4 - Super Mario Bros 3")
$end
$info=pc_tbowl,
$bio
Tecmo Bowl (c) 1989 Tecmo.
Game ID : TW
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Passwords with Chicago :
68141095 - Week 2
A8251099 - Week 3
29251294 - Week 4
2B251A9E - Week 5
6BB59A92 - Week 6
2AB59E91 - Week 7
28359F90 - Div. Playoffs 1
6AF5DF96 - Div. Playoffs 2
AB7DDFAB - League Playoff
A99FDFA9 - Super Bowl
* Passwords with Los Angeles :
54F03080 - Week 2
15E0328F - Week 3
5770B295 - Week 4
9592B297 - Week 5
94A3B296 - Week 6
16A3B694 - Week 7
56E3F698 - Div. Playoff 1
17E3FE9D - Div. Playoff 2
14E3FF9B - League Playoff
977BFFA6 - Super Bowl
* Invisible Team : Enter this password 397BFFA5
* Mirror Team Passwords : These passwords allow you to play against the same team you selected...
5B7FBFA3 - Washington
969FDFA5 - Los Angeles
CFBFF7AO - Denver
997FBFA5 - Washington
43AFFEAC - Indianapolis
9C3F7FA5 - San Francisco
46AFFDAB - Miami
63AEFFA5 - Dallas
49AFFBA9 - Cleveland
269DFFA1 - New York
CCAFF7AD - Denver
697BFFA5 - Chicago
93AFEFA5 - Seattle
AC37FFA9 - Minnesota
$end
$info=pc_tmnt,
$bio
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (c) 1989 Konami.
Game ID : U2
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
This game is based on a black and white comic book that debuted in 1984. Konami wins the rights to produce TMNT video games in 1989. This is the first dedicated TMNT game.
- SERIES -
1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - The Arcade Game (1990)
- STAFF -
Music by : Keizo Nakamura
$end
$info=pc_tmnt2,
$bio
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - The Arcade Game (c) 1990 Konami.
Game ID : 2N
They're back! And bigger than ever. In an exhilarating, action-packed sequel to their record-busting first game. And this time their arch-enemy, Shredder, isn't pulling any punches. Lethal electrozappers, laser beams and freezer burners plus nasty scoundrels like Scorpion Robots and Stone Warriors are ready to make turtle soup out of our heros. Worse yet, Tora and Shogun, two alien bounty hunters who have never known defeat, are also itching for a take-no-prisoners showdown.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
This is the NES port of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" arcade game!
This game was based on the first season of the original 1989 cartoon show.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra Lives : To get 10 lives, at the title screen press Up, Right, Right, Down(x3), Left(x4), B, A, Start.
* Stage Select : On the title screen press Down(x5), Right(x7), A, B, Start.
* Extra Lives And Stage Select : To get 10 lives and stage select, at the title screen press B, A, B, A, Up, Down, B, A, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
- SERIES -
1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - The Arcade Game (1990)
- STAFF -
Music by : Takeshi Sekido, Keizo Nakamura
$end
$info=pc_tenis,
$bio
Tennis (c) 1983 Nintendo.
Game ID : TE
$end
$info=pc_goons,
$bio
The Goonies (c) 1986 Konami.
Game ID : GN
$end
$info=pc_tkfld,
$bio
Track & Field (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : TR
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=pc_trjan,
$bio
Trojan (c) 1986 Capcom.
Game ID : TJ
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Continue Game : When you get Game Over hold Up+Start at the title screen.
$end
$info=pc_ftqst,
$bio
Uncle Fester's Quest - The Addams Family (c) 1989 Sunsoft.
Game ID : EQ
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* No Sound : Quickly press Select twice to pause and unpause the game and the sound will be gone. To turn on the sound you have to run into a wall and then pause and unpause the game.
$end
$info=pc_vball,
$bio
Volley Ball (c) 12/1986 Nintendo.
Game ID : VB
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : T. Hashishita
$end
$info=pc_wgnmn,
$bio
Wild Gunman (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Game ID : WG
- TRIVIA -
A Wild Gunman unit appears in the 1985 movie 'Back to the Future' and in the 1989 movie 'Back to the Future Part II'.
$end
$info=pc_ynoid,
$bio
Yo! Noid (c) 1986 Capcom.
Game ID : YC
Yo! Noid is an adventure that takes you skipping, skating and skyscraper scaling through the streets of New York City. Your players will need every gimmick imaginable to out-prank the group of slippery scalawags who are disrupting the Big Apple with assorted monkeyshines and shenanigans. A mysterious Noid look-alike is the brains behind the bad guys. But if Yo! Noid can prevail, the reward is a lifetime supply of pizzas. Players of all ages will enjoy romping through the 14 levels of fun. And the good times don't stop there.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo for manufacture and distribution.
The Noid character comes from the Domino's pizza commercials.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp Zone : In level 3, right before the fourth enemy, press Up(x2), Down(x2), A. You will be taken to a special warp zone.
Voices recorded at Orio Sound Production Studio, San Jose, CA
$end
$info=niyanpai,
$bio
Niyanpai - Musume Pai (c) 12/1996 Nichibutsu.
Solitaire mahjong game where the player strives to complete a specified mahjong hand by matching tiles.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Daughter of the Tile'.
- STAFF -
Character designer and Art director : H. Ohmori
Story editor : Y. Sakurai
Designers : K. Noriko, M. Enomoto, H. Mizuuchi, H. Hirao, M. Nakabayashi
Programmers : Tom
Sound producer : Amigo
$end
$info=nomnlnd,nomnlndg,
$bio
No Man's Land (c) 04/1980 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Gottlieb.
$end
$info=noboranb,
$bio
Noboranka (c) 1986 Game Electronics.
$end
$info=nost,nostj,nostk,
$bio
Nostradamus (c) 1993 Face.
Game ID : LINDA25
- STAFF -
Main programmer : M. Nagasawa
Enemy programmers : N. Maruyama, F. Ohtani
BG graphics designers : C. Mutsukura, H. Nasu, K. Igarashi
Obj graphics designers : N. Oikawa, K. Higeta, D. Furuuchi, H. Noma
Music composers : Mika Nozawa, Matsudaira Ako
Sound effects : A. Iwanaga
Spec & Director : K. Igarashi
$end
$info=nouryoku,
$bio
Nouryoku Koujou Iinkai (c) 1995 Tecmo.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Brainpower Progress Commitee'.
$end
$info=nova2001,nov2001u,
$bio
Nova 2001 (c) 11/1983 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-83005
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Universal for US manufacture and distribution (03/1984).
- STAFF -
Ryuichi Nisizawa (BUCHA), HAL, Fukushi, Hiromi
$end
$info=peepshow,
$bio
Nozokimeguri Mahjong Peep Show (c) 04/1989 AC.
A mahjong game where you visit different locations to challenge others at mahjong!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Peeping Journey'.
This game is also known as "Mahjong Focus".
$end
$info=numanath,numanatj,
$bio
Numan Athletics (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NA-2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Numan Athletics (1993)
2. Mach Breakers - Numan Athletics 2 (1995)
$end
$info=nunchaku,
$bio
Nunchackun (c) 1985 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
'Nunchackun' is a play on the word 'nunchaku', here it's meant to be a name like 'Mr. Nunchacku', since '-kun' is like 'Mr.'.
$end
$info=nyanpani,
$bio
Nyan Nyan Panic (c) 08/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX712
- TRIVIA -
Nyan Nyan Panic translates from Japanese as 'Mew Mew Panic'. 'Nyan' is Japanese onomatopoiea for a mewing kitten.
This game is known outside Japan as "Kitten Kaboodle".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.2 - KICA-1016) on 21/08/1990.
- STAFF -
Game programmers : Boy Otofuji
Video graphics designer : Rie Chan
Sound editors : Boss Tasaka, Giant Matsubara, Jun Nyanpy
Engineer : Mr. Idaka
$end
$info=offroadc,
$bio
Off Road Challenge (c) 08/1997 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway V Unit hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* New Truck : On the truck selection screen press each of the 3 view buttons or the music button and new trucks will be appear.
- SERIES -
1. Off Road Challenge (1997)
2. Off Road Thunder (2000)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo 64
$end
$info=offtwall,offtwalc,
$bio
Off The Wall (c) 10/1991 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136090
Atari's superb variant on "Breakout" has up to 3 players bouncing balls, breaking bricks, and ultimately trying to get the ball into the exit. Also includes multiplayer 'bonus rounds' where players compete to be the last man standing in a "Pong" match.
- TRIVIA -
If a ball is kept in play long enough, the speed meter will go up to 'Hyper Speed', 'Ludicrous Speed', and 'They've Gone Plaid!' - all references to Mel Brooks' Star Wars parody, 'Spaceballs'.
- STAFF -
From highscore table : (RI ), (GAM), (ES ), Kelly Turner (KFT), Norm Avellar (NLA), (JMM), Kris Moser (KEM), (GFM), Sam Comstock (SWC), (PAT), Brad Fuller (BAF), (JFP), Tim Hubberstey (TJH), (JMR)
$end
$info=otwalls,
$bio
Off The Wall (c) 1984 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Programmer : Michael Samis
Original concept : Nolan Bushnell
Screen Art : Mark McPhee, Gary Johnson, Roger Hector
Sounds : Jesse Osborne, Gary Levenberg
$end
$info=ohmygod,
$bio
Oh My God!(c) 12/1993 Atlus.
$end
$info=oigas,
$bio
Oigas (c) 1986 Park
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Gigas".
$end
$info=oisipuzl,
$bio
Oishii Puzzle Wa Irimasen Ka (c) 1993 Sunsoft / Atlus.
- TRIVIA -
The tilte of this game translates from Japanese as 'Don't You Need This Delicious Puzzle?'.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Triple Fun".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994, "Hebereke no Oishii Puzzle Ha Irimasenka")
$end
$info=ojankoc,
$bio
Ojanko Club (c) 1986 V-System.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Girl Club'.
$end
$info=ojankohs,
$bio
Ojanko High School (c) 1988 V-System.
Mahjong taking place at Ojanko High School.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Girl High School'.
The Rabbit King from "Rabbit Punch" makes a cameo apperance as the principal.
- SERIES -
1. Ojanko Yakata - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (1986)
2. Ojanko Yakata 2bankan - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (1987)
3. Ojanko High School (1988)
$end
$info=ojankoy,
$bio
Ojanko Yakata - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (c) 1986 V-System.
Mahjong with a high school theme.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Girl Mansion - Triumph In the Mahjong Match'.
- SERIES -
1. Ojanko Yakata - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (1986)
2. Ojanko Yakata 2bankan - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (1987)
3. Ojanko High School (1988)
$end
$info=ojanko2,
$bio
Ojanko Yakata 2bankan - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (c) 1987 V-System.
Mahjong with a high school theme.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Mahjong Girl Second Mansion - Triumph in the Mahjong Match'.
- SERIES -
1. Ojanko Yakata - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (1986)
2. Ojanko Yakata 2bankan - Shobatsuki Mahjong sen (1987)
3. Ojanko High School (1988)
$end
$info=ojousan,
$bio
Ojyousan (c) 12/1987 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong with beautiful *prizes*.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Young Lady'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Metamoqester".
Oni - The Ninja Master is an off shoot of the, then popular, Oni series of RPGs by Pandora Box, stretching across the Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo Super Famicom and Sony PlayStation.
A female warrior takes on a slew of opponents to defend the honor of her dojo.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Sanshiro Woman'.
- STAFF -
(S.TAKAHASI), (HIRO.SAKAU) (KURANAGA), Junji Yarita (J.YARITA), (VT EIKICHI), (MR-2 NAGAI)
$end
$info=opaopa,
$bio
Opa Opa (c) 19?? Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Fantasy Zone II".
This game runs on the Sega System E hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Fantasy Zone (1986)
2. Opa Opa (19??)
3. Super Fantasy Zone (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
$end
$info=opwolfb,
$bio
Operation Bear (c) 1988 Bear Corporation Korea.
- TRIVIA -
This bootleg of "Operation Wolf" proved popular as a game in its own right and even outscored the original in location tests. The reason? The light gun on Operation Bear was a free roaming replica machine gun on a chain, which could be carried more realistically than the mounted joystick of Operation Wolf.
$end
$info=othunder,othundu,
$bio
Operation Thunderbolt (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B67
Terrorists have seized a passenger airplane and will execute all the hostages if their demands are not met. It is up to the veteran soldier known as 'Lone Wolf' to return to action and rescue those hostages before time runs out. Thankfully you are not alone on this mission so bring a friend and have a blast by blasting the enemies into oblivion!
A machine gun game featuring stretcher-bearing nurses, pigs and chickens! You play as the trigger-happy character 'Lone Wolf' on a crusade to free hostages.
- TRIVIA -
Developed by East Technology.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Operation Bear".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Ninja Warriors : G.S.M. Taito 1 - D28B0001) on 21/06/1988.
Design 2nd Scene : Masaru Tamura, Natuko Tanahara, Saori Ohkura
Extra Scene : Masaru Tamura
Design 3rd Scene : Naoaki Wataya
Design 4th Scene : Naoaki Wataya
Design Final Scene : Naoaki Wataya
States : Natuko Tanahara, Saori Ohkura
Effects : Masaru Tamura, Naoaki Wataya
All Mechanics : Naoaki Wataya
Program Event : Katuhiko Hirano, Satoru Komiya
Program 1st Scene : Katuhiko Hirano
Program 2nd Scene : Satoru Komiya
Program Extra Scene : Toshihiro Kimura
Program 3rd Scene : Katuhiko Hirano, Toshihiro Kimura
Program 4th Scene : Satoru Komiya
Program Final Scene : Toshihiro Kimura
System : Katuhiko Hirano
Music by : Hiroshi Tuda
Planned by : Eigo Okajima
$end
$info=orangec,
$bio
Orange Club - Maru-hi Kagai Jugyou (c) 02/1988 Daiichi Denshi.
Mahjong with girls who are hooked on oranges!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Secret Extracurricular Lesson'.
The [BET] version of this game is known as "VIP Club - Maru-hi Ippatsu Kaihou".
$end
$info=orbit,
$bio
Orbit (c) 11/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 033689-033702
- TRIVIA -
On Orbit, Owen was basically asked to knock off Steve Russell's 'Spacewar!' (the first vector video game ever writen : 1962!) in RASTER for the European market in just 6 to 8 weeks, it was done quickly and there are small mistakes. Owen should have made the shots bigger for example, and the space stations could have had better graphics. But for a raster version of an original vector game in those days, Atari hit it fairly well.
There was 2 versions, a large upright cabinet (that may never have been shipped) and the smaller one with the long row of buttons. Atari did a very advanced version in the larger cabinet that had an electronic touch pad and lots of LEDs to indicate which options were selected, with a different type of buttons from the small cabinet. It was a very cool touch pad but all the same functions were there, just in a small space. It was a large cabinet with the touch pad over the monitor. The stereo sound was cool because it placed the sound where the objects were on the screen.
Owen also changed the option buttons to always work because he hated that in 'Spacewar!', once you picked the game and options, you were stuck with them for the entire game. If you bought and were playing a 15 minute game, it was a long time to realize you should not have picked negative gravity! Also, Owen needed to add something to the game to make it different (in addition to the switchable options), so the idea of getting new fuel, shots, and repairs from Space Stations seemed like a cool idea at the time. Too bad it did not work as well as Owen thought it would. That is why they are an option.
The last interesting note on Orbit was that the space stations actually DO orbit the sun, they are not on tracks. Owen gave them an initial hit of velocity at the start of each wave and the gravity routines do the rest (they ignore negative gravity, because the first time you selected it, they would fly off the screen). To test the gravity routines, on the bench Owen put the space stations into orbit around the sun, and just let it run for days. Several days later, they were still in orbit, but degraded a bit and a bit more elliptical. They finally lost orbit a few days later. Not that Owen needed to do this, he could have put them on tracks, but he wanted his 8 bit gravity math to work as well as possible all the other time.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Owen Rubin
$end
$info=orbitron,
$bio
Orbitron (c) 19?? Signatron USA.
$end
$info=ordyne,
$bio
Ordyne (c) 09/1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
This is the first game to use sprite scaling and massive sprite rotation.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.5 - VDR-5300) on 21/08/1989.
Based on the board game titled, aptly enough, Othello.
$end
$info=othellos,
$bio
Othello Shiyouyo (c) 1998 Success.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Let's do Othello'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=otonano,
$bio
Otona no Mahjong (c) 06/1988 Apple.
Mahjong taking place at a ritzy hotel.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Adult Mahjong'.
$end
$info=ogonsiro,
$bio
Ougon no Shiro (c) 1986 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Castle of Gold'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Gladiator".
Guaranos and Irene appear in Allumer's "Blandia" as the selectable characters Gurianos and Irriana respectively.
- UPDATES -
This version has a nudity feature not present in Gladiator. The female warrior Irene is shown with bare breasts when defeated by removing all layers of her chest armor (In Gladiator she still wears a bikini top when defeated this way).
$end
$info=outrun,outruna,outrunb,outrundx,
$bio
Out Run (c) 11/1986 Sega.
High Action Road Racing Adventure! Enjoy the thrill of speeding over the world's famous road. The beautiful music still fascinates many fans today.
- TRIVIA -
Out Run was one of Sega's line of coin-ops based around two 68000 Processors. Unlike many driving games which were present at the time it used parallax scrolling, which created a unique sense of speed as detailed sprites rushed past the player. At a time when arcades were dominated by aerial-view driving games, Out Run stood out a mile with its chase-car view and spectacular scenery.
Out Run's gameplay was simple, but very addictive. The aim was to pass the checkpoints before running out of time. If you thought that the ability to choose different routes in a game was a new addition, then think again. Out Run definitely had the most advanced road forking system for the time, with a total of 15 courses, of which 5 had to be completed.
Unlike many realistic simulations, like Atari's "Pole Position", Out Run was the original 'boyracer' experience. It symbolised the spirit of the 80s, with a convertible Ferrari Testarossa, blonde bimbo in the passenger seat, thumping music, and numerous crashes. Upon crashing, your car wouldn't just explode, or come to a sudden halt like in many games, it flipped into the air, and rolled over the terrain, throwing the occupants out.
Opponent cars list :
* 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
* 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
* 1985 Porsche Carrera 911 Turbo
* 1985 BMW 325i Cabriolet E30
The music was also impressive, being driven by the popular Yamaha YM2541 soundchip. A choice of three memorable soundtracks, selectable at the start of the game, which stand out as some of the best arcade music ever produced.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Taikan Game Special - 28XA-198) on 12/1987.
Scitron released a soundtrack album for this game (Outrun / SEGA S.S.T. - PCCB-00081) on 02/1992. Composition by SEGA Sound Team and arrangement by SEGA S.S.T. Band. The first 3 tracks are arrange versions.
- UPDATES -
In the Deluxe version, all the courses are in a different order.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Super Speed : Instead of just pressing the accelerator all the way when you're about to start, you should instead try to keep the gas in 'the high greens' and just below red. The exact moment the green light goes on you should give it as much gas as possible thereby starting up much faster. Instead of shifting at app. 170mph you should change gears at about 120 mph to avoid slowdown. This hint earns you app. 1 second. This trick works every time you have to start from 0 mph but is difficult to time right when you don't have the green light for timing.
* Secret Credit Message : Right before the road forks, press and hold Start. When you choose one of the roads and the other one disappears from view, a secret credit message will come up on the screen.
* Fatest Route : The fastest route for finishing the game is Right (Devil's Canyon), Left (Snowy Alps), Right (Wheatfield), Right (Autobahn).
- SERIES -
1. Out Run (1986)
2. Out Run 3-D (1989, Sega Master System)
3. Battle Out Run (1989, Sega Master System)
4. Turbo Out Run (1989)
5. Out Run Europa (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. Out Runners (1992)
7. Out Run 2019 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
8. Out Run 2 (2003)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yu Suzuki (YU.)
Music by : Hiroshi Miyauchi (MIY)
From highscore table : (BIN), (KAG), (MAT), (IKA), (A.O)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1987)
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Sega Game Gear (1991)
Sega Saturn (1996)
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Yu Suzuki Game Works Vol. 1")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Shenmue II")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2003, "Sega Arcade Gallery")
Microsoft XBOX ("Shenmue II")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
MSX2 (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Atari ST (1989)
PC [CD-ROM, Windows] (1999, "Sega Smash Pack")
* Others :
LCD tabletop (large) game (1989) released by Tiger Electronics : 5 different races.
Mobile phones (2002)
- SOURCES -
The SEGA Out Run FAQ by Chris White & Andrew W. Sharples.
$end
$info=orunners,
$bio
Out Runners (c) 1992 Sega.
This game takes players on a touring race around the world via hairpin turns, dangerous detours and constantly changing road and weather conditions. Players can choose from eight exciting vehicles, each with its own set of characteristics. Speed and strategy will determine the victor as Out Runners challenges every ounce of driver skill.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System Multi 32 hardware.
Toshiba EMI released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Virtua Racing & Out Runners - TYCY-5365) on 15/12/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Out Run (1986)
2. Out Run 3-D (1989, Sega Master System)
3. Battle Out Run (1989, Sega Master System)
4. Turbo Out Run (1989)
5. Out Run Europa (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. Out Runners (1992)
7. Out Run 2019 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
8. Out Run 2 (2003)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive
$end
$info=outzone,outzonea,
$bio
Out Zone (c) 08/1990 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-018
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Out Zone, Snow Bros. - PCCB-00044) on 21/10/1990.
- UPDATES -
Out Zone (set 2) uses different enemies in some stages and has extra bonuses compared to set 1. The music sequences are also in different orders between the sets.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- SERIES -
1. Out Zone (1990)
2. Fixeight (1992)
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
$end
$info=outfxies,outfxesj,
$bio
The Outfoxies (c) 1994 Namco.
An incredible "Rolling Thunder" type game from Namco! Tons of interactive stages as you take on a wide variety of professional assassins ranging from a Monkey to a pair of psychotic twins. A great 2 player versus game. Kill your enemy by any means necessary!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Outfoxies : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.20 - VICL-15042) on 21/06/1995.
This is the first game manufactured by SNK (Shin Nihon Kikaku).
$end
$info=ozon1,
$bio
Ozon I (c) 1983 Proma.
$end
$info=p47j,
$bio
P-47 - The Freedom Fighter (c) 05/1988 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "P-47 - The Phantom Fighter".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Jaleco 1 - D28B0003) on 12/08/1988.
- SERIES -
1. P-47 - The Freedom Fighter (1988)
2. P-47 Aces (1995)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Shizuyoshi Okamura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
* Computers :
Atari ST (1989)
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$info=p47,
$bio
P-47 - The Phantom Fighter (c) 05/1988 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "P-47 - The Freedom Fighter".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Jaleco 1 - D28B0003) on 12/08/1988.
- SERIES -
1. P-47 - The Phantom Fighter (1988)
2. P-47 Aces (1995)
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Shizuyoshi Okamura
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990)
$end
$info=p47aces,
$bio
P-47 Aces (c) 1995 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. P-47 - The Phantom Fighter (1988)
2. P-47 Aces (1995)
- STAFF -
Sound : Manabu Namiki
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$info=pow,
$bio
P.O.W. - Prisoners of War (c) 08/1988 SNK.
Game ID : A7008 'DG'
After breaking free from your cell in the POW camp, you must fight your way through the entire enemy army using your fists and whatever weapons you can find on dead soldiers.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Datsugoku - Prisoners of War".
This game is also known as "Pac-Man & Chomp Chomp".
This game runs on the "Super Pac-Man" hardware.
First "Pac-Man" game to have music during gameplay.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : Enter service mode and enter the following sequence : Left, Right(x9), Down(x5), Up(x6). '(c) (p) 1982 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
$end
$info=pacgal,
$bio
Pac-gal (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Ms. Pac-Man".
- UPDATES -
This is "Ms. Pac-Man" with a color change and a new name. Also, the Midway name has been removed although the Midway logo is still there.
$end
$info=pacland,pacland2,pacland3,paclandm,
$bio
Pac-Land (c) 08/1984 Namco.
He's out of the maze and on the road. Pac-Man's headed for the wide open spaces and the scenery couldn't be better! The dot-chomping leads the way through 19 magical adventures en route to Fairyland.
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Bally Midway for US manufacture and distribution (10/1984).
This game was influenced by Hanna-Barbera's Pac-Man cartoon, which ran from 1982-84. The character designs and music come from this show. The background music that plays during the levels is the same as the cartoon's theme song.
- UPDATES -
(Midway), (set 1) and (set 2) versions enable you to pick your stage, (Set 3) just goes into stage 1.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
Atari Lynx (1991)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.4")
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Sharp X68000 (1994)
MSX
Commodore C64
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1984) released by Namco.
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$info=pacman,pacmanm,pacmod,pacmanbl,
$bio
Pac-Man (c) 10/1980 Midway.
A sensational maze game! The player must guide the Pac-Man about the maze, scoring points by munching up the dots in his path. Four ghost monsters chase after the Pac-Man trying to capture and deflate him.
- TRIVIA -
A hack of this game is known as "Hangly Man".
Pac-Man was first introduced to the arcades at the end of 1980. The voracious little critter caught the hearts and imaginations of the public like no other game and is the hallmark of the golden age of video games.
Developed by Namco, the game was called "Puckman" in Japan, but due to American's predilection with changing words to vulgarities by scratching part of the word off (Puck to...well, you know), it was changed to 'Pac-Man'. The name 'Pac-Man' is derived from the Japanese slang word 'paku-paku', which means 'to eat'.
Pac-Man was conceived at lunchtime...literally. The designer, who was 26 at the time, was very hungry and ordered a whole pizza for himself. He took one slice and Pac-Man was born. The game took 1 1/2 years to complete and had five people on its team. Pac-Man is the greatest selling arcade game of all time and is arguably the most well-known video character. It had its own cartoon, lunch box, board game and hundreds of other products. Pac-Man was also the first game to have a 'character' and changed the face of video games forever. Pac-Man was the first video game to be as equally popular to women as it was with men. Pac-Man's cult status in the early 80s was so great, it even inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Pac-Man Fever' released on the album of the same name.
* A place in video game history : "Pac-Man is the most universally known arcade game," said Chris Lindsey, director of the National Video Game and Coin-Op Museum in St. Louis. "Everybody knows about Pac-Man. And, I've noticed, most everybody can play Pac-Man pretty well. Pac-Man makes just about the best use of the joystick one can imagine. It's so intuitive that it puts other games to shame in terms of how easy it is for a person to walk up, stick a quarter in the machine, and start doing something meaningful. At the time, Pac-Man introduced a completely unique style of game play and was also highly identifiable in terms of its music. With Pac-Man, everything was there. The video game industry needs another game that captures the public's heart like Pac-Man, and so far, no one has been able to come up with it.".
* The great 25-cent escape : "People expect to see Pac-Man when they come into the museum, and without fail, when they see it, they want to play it," Lindsey said. "People remember spending hours and hours at Pac-Man. They like to see how good they are now when they play it. And I would say that, perhaps more than any other game, the same playing skills still apply. Perhaps it's because of the intuitive game play. You don't have to memorize the behavior of a wide array of enemies as you do with some other games. You just have to remember that when the ghosts turn blue, you only have seconds, until they start seriously blinking, to go and get them. And Pac-Man is a little bit looser in its style of game play -- more open. For instance, you can kill time in the lower left hand corner until you see an opening between the ghosts, and you can strategize a bit more : You can play with the tunnels, you can play with the position of the ghosts in relation to the energizers. Even people who haven't played in years remember those strategies.". After all these years, the challenge of Pac-Man still remains.
"You can also get into some really fun jams, when you've got a ghost on your tail and you have to make a decision about whether you're going to go left, or right, or straight at the next junction, which is in .03 seconds," Lindsey said. "It gets to be pretty tense, especially when those ghosts start moving really fast and the energizers aren't lasting as long. Pac-Man can be a real heart-thumping game.".
After the 255th level, Pac-Man locks up. This lockup does not occur if, at the end of level 254, the number '255' appears at any point within your score.
The alien spaceship "Galaxian" makes an appearance as a bonus item in the later levels.
Note : There are 240 dots per board.
Note 2 : Excluding bootlegs there are 23 different name/nickname combinations for the ghosts in Pac-Man (24 including 'Sue' from "Ms. Pac-Man").
A Pac-Man unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again', in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1983 movie 'Koyaanisqatsi - Life out of Balance' and in the 1985 movie 'The Heavenly Kid'.
MB (Milton Bradley) released a boardgame based on this video game (Pac-Man Game) in 1982.
- UPDATES -
Midway's new revision program for Pac-Man was released in 12/1981, the new program increases the difficulty of the game and adds a new challenge to players already familiar with the original.
The bootleg version on "Galaxian" hardware has different colors and screen proportions. Credit, Level & Lives remaining are incoporated in the Maze section (look at the middle exits). The sound is also quite a bit different.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Toru Iwantani
Programmed by : Hideyuki Mokajima
Music & Sound by : Toshio Kai
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1981)
Atari 5200 (1982)
Colecovision (1983)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
Sega Game Gear (1990)
SNK Neo-Geo Pocket (1990)
Nintendo Famicom (1993)
Sony PlayStation (1995, "Namco Museum Vol.1")
Nintendo 64 (1999, "Namco Museum 64")
Sega Dreamcast (1999, "Namco Museum")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2001, "Namco Museum")
Nintendo GameCube (2002, "Namco Museum")
Microsoft XBOX (2002, "Namco Museum")
Emerson Arcadia ("Gobbler")
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Exidy Sorcerer (1981, "Chomp")
Atari 400 (1982)
Atari 800 (1982)
Commodore VIC20 (1982)
PC [MS-DOS] (1983)
Acorn Electron (1984, "Snapper")
MSX (1984)
Amstrad CPC (1985)
Atari ST (1986, "Spook - Mighty Munchers")
Commodore C64
Apple II
Sharp X68000
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1981) by Coleco.
LCD handheld game (1992) released by MGA (Micro Games of America).
Arcade (1996, "Namco Classics Collection Vol.2")
LCD handheld color game (1999) released by MGA (Micro Games of America).
Appears on the Namco Classics TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific. (2003)
$end
$info=pacnchmp,
$bio
Pac-Man & Chomp Chomp (c) 1983 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Pac & Pal".
This game runs on the "Super Pac-Man" hardware.
First "Pac-Man" game to have music during gameplay.
Chomp-Chomp is Pac-Man's dog from the Hanna-Barbera Pac-Man cartoon. He also had a cat named Sour Puss.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : Enter service mode and enter the following sequence : Left, Right(x9), Down(x5), Up(x6). '(c) (p) 1982 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac-Man & Chomp Chomp (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
$end
$info=pacplus,
$bio
Pac-Man Plus (c) 1982 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Bally Midway.
Pac-Man Plus is an enhanced version of the original "Pac-Man" where the action on screen has been 'upgraded' so that the old patterns and tried-and-true ways of playing no longer have any validity.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
$end
$info=pacmania,pacmanij,
$bio
Pac-Mania (c) 11/1987 Namco.
The last Pac-Man game that strictly adheres to the classic "Pac-Man" gameplay of navigating an enclosed maze and avoiding ghosts (or eating them after eating a power pellet) with the goal of eating all the dots in the maze, all from a fixed overhead perpsective. Pac-Man is given the new ability to jump, but only within the path (so you can't jump over the walls to cut across the map, for example). You can use the new ability to jump over ghosts or over particular items to avoid eating them.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.4 - VDR-5282) on 08/03/1989.
- UPDATES -
There are more levels in the Japanese version.
The US version lets you select a level when you start.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
- STAFF -
Game designer : St. Daimyojin
Character designers : T. Yamashita, A. Usukura
Visual designers : Satoshi S., Babe. Teshina, Yukari M., Tomoyuki S.
Music and sound : Junko Ozana, Yuriko Keino, Hiroto Tomro (TOM)
Game programmer : Taro. Shimizu
System programmers : Taro. Shimizu, Kosei M., Dr. Tam., H. Yamazaki, .. and Superiors.
System designers : Toru Ogawa, Takao Okada, Makoto Inoue, Dr. Tam, .. and Superiors.
The pinball-like game of Pachinko is extremely popular in Japan and can be found in many American casinos. The term Pachinko is derived from the Japanese word pachi-pachi, meaning the clicking of small objects or the crackling of fire. While the origins of pachinko are unknown, it most likely descended from the 'Corinth Game' which originated in Chicago, USA. The game appeared in Japan in the early 1920's and the first Pachinko hall was opened in the Osaka Prefecture. Takeichi Masamura is known as the founder of today's pachinko for he developed the 'Masamura Gauge', an arrangement of nails that became the basis for most of today's pachinko machines. In the 1980's pachinko machines became computerized and now have sounds and graphics that make the game more exciting. Pachinko is similar to pinball in that small 11mm steel balls are shot onto the playing surface where they haphazardly bounce around and through a network of nails. The object of the game is to have the balls directed into winning pockets, whereby you receive more balls that equate to a prize or a monetary amount. The pachinko player is only responsible for controlling the speed by which the pachinko balls are shot onto the playing surface, from then on it basically becomes a game of chance. To initiate play you insert money to purchase a number of balls that are dropped into a loading area. By pulling the handle-like knob, one ball is released and projected by a spring. Most of the balls will fall unsuccessfully through the pins to the bottom, but some will fall into special pockets that activate a slot machine. At this point you are instantly rewarded with a set number of balls and if the same three symbols match up on the reels, you win an even greater amount.
- SERIES -
1. Pachinko Sexy Reaction (1998)
2. Pachinko Sexy Reaction 2
$end
$info=paddle2,
$bio
Paddle 2 (c) 1988.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Arkanoid".
$end
$info=paddlema,
$bio
Paddle Mania (c) 1988 SNK.
Game ID : Alpha-68K96I 'PM'
- STAFF -
Produced by : Yanbal, Tama
Sub Programmer : Sho Chan
Character designers : Tsuka Chan, Hamachi, Hidetoshi
Sound producers : Oh! Chan, Kenny
Mechanic team : Nishide, Ebara
Colaboration : Design Division
$end
$info=paintrlr,
$bio
Paint Roller (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Crush Roller".
$end
$info=pairsten,
$bio
Pairs - Dennou Shinkeisujiaku (c) 08/1989 System Ten.
Match a pair of pictures, clear the level and eventually see some animated cartoon-ish babes playing with various toys.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Electrobrain Nervous Breakdown'.
A street-oriented video featuring a concentration-style card game with digitized graphics of scantily clad women. Great for Truck Stops, Strip Bars, Taverns, and other adult locations.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 09-07-1994
Revision 2 :
* Software version : V1.2 09-30-1994
$end
$info=pairlove,
$bio
Pairs Love (c) 1991 Athena.
$end
$info=toride2g,
$bio
Paitoride II - Adauchi Gaiden (c) 03/1994 Metro.
Solitaire mahjong game.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Revenge Side Story - Tile Fortress II'.
- SERIES -
1. Last Fortress - Paitoride (1994)
2. Paitoride II - Adauchi Gaiden (1994)
3. Dai Paitoride (1996)
$end
$info=palamed,
$bio
Palamedes (c) 1990 Taito.
Game ID : C63
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
* Computers :
MSX2
$end
$info=pandoras,
$bio
Pandora's Palace (c) 02/1984 Konami / Interlogic.
$end
$info=pang,pangb,
$bio
Pang (c) 1989 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Pomping World" and in US as "Buster Bros".
The bootleg version was released in 1990.
- SERIES -
1. Pang (1989)
2. Super Pang (1990)
3. Pang! 3 (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planner : NDA
Programmers : Hospitel Masa, Mamichan Otona
Music composer : Tamayo Kawamoto
Character designers : Hiramattyo, Oyuu
Direction : Kihaji Okamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Amstrad GX4000 (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy (1993)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC+ (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Commodore C64 (1991)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
* Others :
Mobile phone [Nokia 7650] (2003)
$end
$info=pangpoms,pangpomm,
$bio
Pang Poms (c) 1992 Metro.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Mitchell.
- STAFF -
Producer : M. Ichimura
Director : Mr. Machida
Game designer : Yos.S
Programmer : Mr. Tanida
Visual designers : Ponta, Suzuki, Asaku, Kayoko
Manual editor : Tawa
Sound data sequencer : K. Takeuchi
$end
$info=pang3,
$bio
Pang! 3 (c) 05/1995 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Pang! 3 - Kaitou Tachi no Karei na Gogo" and in US as "Buster Buddies".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Here is a detailed list of famous paintings appearing in this order :
'La Bohémienne Endormie' by Henri Julien Rousseau, 1897.
'The Scream' by Edvard Munch, 1893.
'Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji' by Katsushika Hokusai, 19th century.
'Still Life : Vase with twelve sunflowers' by Vincent Van Gogh, 1888.
'Les Glaneuses' by Jean Francois Millet, 1857.
'Moulin Rouge - La Goulue' by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1891.
'Le Dejeuner des Canotiers' by Pierre August Renoir, 1881.
'Portrait of Leopold Zborowski' by Amedeo Modigliani, 1916.
'La Nascita di Venere' by Sandro Filipepi aka 'Botticelli', 1485.
'La Grande Odalisque' by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1814.
'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci, 1506.
'Actor Otani Oniji II as Yakko Edohei' by Toshusai Sharaku, 1794.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Stage Select : Select Normal mode while putting the joystick Down.
* Expert Mode : Select Normal mode with 1P and 2P SHOT buttons simultaneously.
* Win 500 points In Panic Mode : Hold down the joystick and 500 points will be added to your score every few seconds.
- SERIES -
1. Pang (1989)
2. Super Pang (1990)
3. Pang! 3 (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planners : Da., Futoshi Kuwahara, S. Obata (Manhattan)
Programmers : Cat, Yoshinobu Inada (Ine), T. Misawa
Character designers : Imo, Tom-Pang, S. Kitamura, Ban, Miyo.
Artists : Y.N, Akagi, Joe, A. Hamada
Music composer : Isao Abe (Oyaji)
Sound designers : Toshio Kajino, Hiroaki Kondo
Supervisor : Kihaji Okamoto
$end
$info=pang3j,
$bio
Pang! 3 - Kaitou Tachi no Karei na Gogo (c) 05/1995 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'The Magnificent Afternoon of the Mysterious Thieves'.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
This game is known outside Japan as "Pang! 3" and in US as "Buster Buddies".
Here is a detailed list of famous paintings appearing in this order :
'La Bohémienne Endormie' by Henri Julien Rousseau, 1897.
'The Scream' by Edvard Munch, 1893.
'Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji' by Katsushika Hokusai, 19th century.
'Still Life : Vase with twelve sunflowers' by Vincent Van Gogh, 1888.
'Les Glaneuses' by Jean Francois Millet, 1857.
'Moulin Rouge - La Goulue' by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1891.
'Le Dejeuner des Canotiers' by Pierre August Renoir, 1881.
'Portrait of Leopold Zborowski' by Amedeo Modigliani, 1916.
'La Nascita di Venere' by Sandro Filipepi aka 'Botticelli', 1485.
'La Grande Odalisque' by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1814.
'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci, 1506.
'Actor Otani Oniji II as Yakko Edohei' by Toshusai Sharaku, 1794.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Stage Select : Select Normal mode while putting the joystick down.
* Expert Mode : Select Normal mode with 1P and 2P SHOT buttons simultaneously.
* Win 500 points In Panic Mode : Hold down the joystick and 500 points will be added to your score every few seconds.
- SERIES -
1. Pang (1989)
2. Super Pang (1990)
3. Pang! 3 - Kaitou Tachi no Karei na Gogo (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planners : Da., Futoshi Kuwahara, S. Obata (Manhattan)
Programmers : Cat, Yoshinobu Inada (Ine), T. Misawa
Character designers : Imo, Tom-Pang, S. Kitamura, Ban, Miyo.
Deliver newspapers to customers' homes without wrecking property damage.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari System 2 hardware.
On Monday, June 30, 1986; Mr. Mark Caesar and Mr. Robin Hallingstad file a suit against Atari Games for $1 million plus profits alleging that the company stole the idea for a video game that was marketed by the name of PAPERBOY. The boys had submitted to Atari a detailed proposal for a similar game in July 1983.
After a score of 10,000,000 or more is achieved, the initial in the top 10 ranking merges with the score to produce a truly impressive score display. For example, if you had top score at 10,000,000, this would appear as "110,000,000"!
- SERIES -
1. Paperboy (1984)
2. Paperboy II (1992, Sega Mega Drive)
3. Paperboy (1999, Nintendo 64)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : John Salwitz, Dave Ralston, Russel Dawe (Rusty)
Game art by : Doug Snyder
Sound by : Hal Canon
Animation by : Will Noble
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Atari Lynx (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Sega Game Gear (1992)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
Sega Dreamcast (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Atari ST (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Commodore C64
$end
$info=paradise,
$bio
Paradise (c) 1994 Yun Sung.
Rip-off of "Gals Panic!", featuring 'adult' photographs instead of the cartoon imagery.
$end
$info=pturn,
$bio
Parallel Turn (c) 1984 Jaleco.
$end
$info=parodius,parodisj,
$bio
Parodius Da! - Shinwa kara Owarai e (c) 04/1990 Konami.
Game ID : GX955
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'From Myth to Joke', which is a homage to the "Gradius III" subtitle : 'From Legend to Myth'.
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
Pentarou is from the MSX game "Antarctic Adventure".
The second boss (Patrotic Eagle) is similar to the first boss of "Gradius 2" (phoenix). This boss is often coined as a reason why Parodius was never released in the U.S.
The Vegas dancer near the end of the second stage is similar to the robot spider near the end of Gradius 2. She appears in other Parodius games as well.
During the attract mode, a lot of penguins are looking at a short history tour of the "Gradius" series.
Stage 1 crucial part music is a remix of 'Symphony No.9 4th Movement', by Beethoven.
Stage 1 boss music is a remix of 'The Flight of the Bumble Bee', by R. Korsakov.
Stage 2-1 music is a remix of 'Op.71a the Nutcracker', by P. Tchaikovsky.
Stage 2-2 music is a remix of the music from "Gradius III".
Stage 2 boss music is a remix of the music from "Gradius II".
Stage 3 music is a megamix of 'Op.71a the Nutcracker', by P. Tchaikovsky. And 'Overture to William Tell', by G. Rossini.
Stage 3 boss music is a remix of 'Orphée aux enfers', by J. Offenbach.
Stage 4 music is a remix of 'Danse du sabre', by A.I. Khachaturyan.
Stage 5 music is a remix of 'L'Arisienne suite No.2', by G. Bizet.
Stage 6 music is a remix of 'from Gunkan March', by Japanese Martial Song.
Stage 6 boss music is a remix of the music from "Gradius".
Stage 7 music is a remix of 'Op.71a the Nutcracker Valse des Fleurs', by P. Tchaikovsky.
Stage 8 music is a megamix of 'Violine Konzert e moll', by F. Mendelssohn. And 'Unter dem Doppeladler', by J. F. Wagner.
Stage 9 music is a megamix of 'Peer Gynt Suite', by E. Grieg. And 'Swan Lake', by P. Tchaikovsky.
Stage 9 boss music is a remix of 'William Tell Overture', by G. Rossini.
Stage 10 and Stage 10 boss music are remix of music from "Gradius".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Parodius Da! Original Game Soundtrack - KICA-1011) on 21/07/1990.
- SERIES -
1. Parodius - Tako wa Chikyuu o Sukuu (1988, MSX)
2. Parodius Da! - Shinwa kara Owarai e (1990)
3. Gokujyou Parodius! - Kako no Eikou wo Motomete (1994)
4. Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Sexy Parodius (1996)
- STAFF -
Main programmers : Chichibinta, Tsukasa
Sub-programmer : Tyuken
Character designers : GaKincho, Touyou Syoutarou, Takemasa.M, Mory-Wandyu, Mikachan
Sound : -Cameo- Matano, -Dokuo- Umeno
Hard designer : Dendoukonisi
Tool designers : Au Toshimi, Kanton Ten
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
NEC PC Engine (1992)
Nintendo Famicom (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Parodius Non-Sense Fantasy")
An earlier mahjong game controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=pblbeach,
$bio
Pebble Beach - The Great Shot (c) 1995 T&E Soft.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=peekaboo,
$bio
Peek-a-Boo! (c) 05/1993 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-D system hardware.
$end
$info=peggle,pegglet,
$bio
Peggle (c) 1991 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
- STAFF -
Game concept / Art : Scott Morrison
Programmer : Janie Zeto
Sounds : Leif Marwede
Hardware / Support : Ann Vonckx, Bill Remer
$end
$info=pengo,pengo2,pengo2u,pengob,pengo3u,
$bio
Pengo (c) 10/1982 Sega.
Game ID : 834-0386
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Penta".
- UPDATES -
(Set 2) draws its maze much more quickly and has snappy original music, whereas (Set 1)'s music is a copy of an instrumental pop song (Hot Butter - Popcorn - 1972).
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Nobuo Kodera, Tsutomu Iwane, Akira Nakakuma, Shinji Egi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Sega Game Gear (1990)
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983, "Petch")
* Others :
Mobile phones (2001)
$end
$info=penbros,
$bio
Penguin Brothers (c) 2000 Subsino.
A *Cool* cross between Bubble Bobble and Bomberman.
This game is more like a bootleg or hack than an original game; a LOT of the game code is taken directly from Taito's "Super Qix".
$end
$info=pbillrd,pbillrds,
$bio
Perfect Billard (c) 1987 Nihon System.
$end
$info=psoldier,
$bio
Perfect Soldiers (c) 09/1993 Irem.
Seven selectable characters for you to choose from in this early. 90's space-themed fighter.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Superior Soldiers".
This game runs on the Irem M-92G system hardware.
- STAFF -
Game planners : Roo, Hirogon, Oni.Nag
Programmer : Nagomi
Graphic designers : Sagotan, U.W.F., Kimi, Hidarin, Core.1, Yassy
Sound : Irem Sound Team
$end
$info=perfrman,perfrmau,
$bio
Performan (c) 04/1985 Toaplan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East.
This game runs on the "Tiger-Heli" hardware.
$end
$info=pestplce,
$bio
Pest Place (c) 1983.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Mario Bros."
$end
$info=peterpak,
$bio
Peter Pack-Rat (c) 1984 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136028
Players control Peter Pack Rat on his quest to collect treasures and bring them back to his nest.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari System 1 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (That's Atari Music : G.S.M. Atari Games 1 - PCCB-00066) on 21/07/1991.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Peter Thompson (PCT)
Art and animation by : Debbie Hayes (DAH)
Sound by : Mike Fuller
$end
$info=pettanp,
$bio
Pettan Pyuu (c) 1984 Sun Electronics.
Game ID : TVG16
$end
$info=phantasm,
$bio
Phantasm (c) 1991 Jaleco.
Talk about lousy days! During a walk with your girlfriend you are ambushed by unknown guys who take your girl away and shoot you dead! Now, as a wandering spirit with the ability to possess almost anybody you come across, you are summoned by your girlfriend's father and given a mission to save her from the mysterious crime syndicate that holds her hostage so that you can rest in peace. Features colourful cartoony graphics, decent music & sound effects, lots of variety (since you can possess any enemy except bosses!) and classic platform action.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Avenging Spirit".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Good Ending : You must find the three keys to unlock the door in which your girlfriend is held hostage in order to see the good ending.
- STAFF -
Total planner : Toku
Game designer : Myaa
Programmer : T. Hata
Character designers : Sanbo, H. Mamoru
B.G. designers : Seven Star, C 57
Sound producer : Tykoon Mori
Sound composer : Studio O. K.
$end
$info=phantom2,
$bio
Phantom II (c) 10/1979 Midway.
Game ID : 652
$end
$info=phantoma,
$bio
Phantomas (c) 1981 Jeutel.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a French version of "Spectar".
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
$end
$info=phelios,
$bio
Phelios (c) 1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.6 - VDR-5301) on 04/10/1989.
Licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (03/1981).
This game is also known as "Griffon".
Some bootlegs / hacks are known as "Batman Part 2", "Falcon" and "Condor".
A French hack of this game is known as "Vautour".
Phoenix was the first multi-level space shooter.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* During the game three birds will attack all in a line. Let those birds fly all the way to the bottom and start to fly back up. As they are flying up, shoot all three in a row real quick (2 or 3 seconds) and you will get 200,000 points instead of 200 - The best way to get the 200,000 point bonus for shooting the three birds in a line is on the second stage of level 2. The blue and pink birds in an oval shape. Just wait, not firing at the bottom of the screen. A single bird will come down, fanny around and then fly back up, then 4 birds will fly down together in a line. When they start to fly back up - blast three of them for the bonus. It works best here because of the rapid fire allowed on this and every other 2nd stage. If you repeat the trick after succesfully doing it the first time, you lose 200, 000 points however - so make sure you only do it once !.
- SERIES -
1. Phoenix (1980)
2. Pleiads (1981)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984, "Eagle Empire")
$end
$info=photoy2k,
$bio
Photo Y2K (c) 1999 IGS.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Real and Fake".
This game runs on the IGS PGM hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Photo Y2K (1999)
2. Photo Y2K 2 (2000)
$end
$info=phozon,
$bio
Phozon (c) 08/1983 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Gaplus" hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : Enter service mode and enter the following sequence : Up(x4), Right, Down, Left(x2).
'(c) (p) 1983 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
- STAFF -
Music and sound composed by : Yuriko Keino
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
* Computers :
PC [Windows, CD-Rom] (1997, Namco History Vol.2")
$end
$info=pickin,
$bio
Pickin' (c) 1983 Valadon Automation.
$end
$info=pignewt,pignewta,
$bio
Pig Newton (c) 1983 Sega.
$end
$info=pigout,pigouta,
$bio
Pig Out - Dine Like a Swine (c) 06/1990 Leland.
- STAFF -
Direction : John Rowe, Medo Moreno, Dan Viescas
Art : Jerry Huber
Software : Cris Fitch, Joe Kosic
Music / Fx : Sam Powell
Sound software : Michelle Simon
Hardware : Alex McKay, Eric Henderson
Cabinet art : Scott Benefiel
Cabinet designer : Dave Scott
$end
$info=pigskin,
$bio
Pigskin 621AD - Ancient Archrivals on a Rampage (c) 1990 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 68k hardware.
- STAFF -
Concept and design by : Brian Colin, Jeff Nauman
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1990, "Jerry Glanville's Pigskin Footbrawl")
$end
$info=pbaction,pbactio2,
$bio
Pinball Action (c) 1985 Tehkan.
- SERIES -
1. Pinball Action (1985)
2. Super Pinball Action (1991)
$end
$info=pbchmp95,
$bio
Pinball Champ '95 (c) Veltmeijer Automation
$end
$info=pinbo,pinbos,
$bio
Pinbo (c) 1984 Jaleco.
Game ID : PB-8421
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game was released by Strike in 1985.
$end
$info=pballoon,
$bio
Pioneer Balloon (c) 03/1982 SNK.
$end
$info=pipedrm,pipedrmj,
$bio
Pipe Dream (c) 1990 Video System.
- TRIVIA -
This arcade game is a port from an original computer game released by LucasArts in 1989 on the Atari ST.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Naoki Itamura
Sound FX : K. Okuda
$end
$info=pipibibs,pipibibi,
$bio
Pipi & Bibis (c) 1991 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-025
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nova Apparate GMBH & Co. for Europe.
Licensed to Romstar for USA.
This game is known in Japan as "Whoopee!!".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
$end
$info=piranha,piranhah,piranhao,
$bio
Piranha (c) 11/1981 GL.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Pac-Man" that was released in the arcades as a conversion kit.
$end
$info=piratpet,
$bio
Pirate Pete (c) 11/1982 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a modifed version of "Jungle King".
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
- UPDATES -
The differences between this game and Jungle King are :
* An opening musical theme is used in certain parts of the game instead of the opening Tarzan yell.
* The player character is a heroic pirate instead of the Tarzan character (he swings on ropes between ship's masts instead of vines between trees, swims through a shark-infested ocean instead of a crocodile-infested river).
* The enemies on the fourth level are sword-wielding pirates instead of spear-chucking cannibals.
$end
$info=piratetr,
$bio
Pirate Treasure (c) 1982 Tong Electronic.
$end
$info=pirates,
$bio
Pirates (c) 12/1994 NIX.
- STAFF -
Story board : Lourdes Marcos Diaz, Yolanda Plaza De Prado
Game programmers : Argimiro Salvador, Carlos Barahona, Fernando Yago
Graphic designer : Tomas Bases
Sound and music : Xavier Tobella
Hardware designers : Fernando Yago, Manuel Baena, Arthy
Game skill : Jordi Zudaire, Mikel Asurmendi
Coordinator : Fernando Yago
$end
$info=pisces,piscesb,
$bio
Pisces (c) 19?? Subelectro.
$end
$info=pistoldm,
$bio
Pistol-Shogun - Pistol Daimyo no Bouken (c) 10/1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Adventure of Pistol Feudal Lord'.
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.7 - VICL-8004) on 01/05/1991.
Three digitized brawlers face off cooperatively against street thugs beat-'em-up style, with crowd interference and usable weapons. Players also fight each other in a 'Grudge Match' and get a ride on a forklift! Features impressive camera zoom and side-to-side pan for a cinematic look! Up to 3 can play simultaneously.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari G1 hardware.
Pit-Fighters is the first game to use digitized stills of actual actors taken using a green screen technique instead of hand drawn graphics.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (That's Atari Music : G.S.M. Atari Games 1 - PCCB-00066) on 21/07/1991.
- STAFF -
Project leaders / Designers : Gary Stark and Mark Stephen Pierce
Programmers : Gary Stark and Paul Kwinn
Digital Imaging : Rob Rowe
Engineers : Sam Lee and Doug Snyder
* CAST :
Buzz : Bill Chase
Ty : Marc Williams
Kato : Glenn Fratticelli
Executioner : John Aguire
Southside Jim : James Thompson
Chainman : Eddie Venancio
Mad miles : Miles McGowan
Heavy Metal : Kim Rhodes
C.C. Rider : Rich Vargas
Angel : Angela Stellato
Masked Warrior : Bill McAleenan
Knife Woman : Dianne Bertucci
Knife Man : Milt Loper
Finale Women : Tina Scyrater, Maria Lenytzkyj
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Nintendo Game Boy (1992)
Atari Lynx (1992)
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1991)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
PC [MS-DOS] (1991)
$end
$info=pitfall2,pitfallu,
$bio
Pitfall II - The Lost Caverns (c) 1984 Activision.
Game ID : 834-5627
You're the adventurer, the world famous jungle explorer and fortune hunter extraordinaire, Pitfall Harry. Make your way through a lost forest / cavern system.
Collect treasure as you go for more points.
- TRIVIA -
Reprogrammed and released by Sega in 1985 on the Sega System 1 hardware, this arcade game is based on two games (Pitfall! and Pitfall! 2) originally created and designed by David Crane for Activision on the Atari 2600. David Crane was one of the most highly awarded video game designers in the world. He also designed Dragster, Fishing Derby, Laser Blast, Freeway and Grand Prix (all on the Atari 2600).
An official Pitfall! gameboard based on the video game was released in 1983 by MB (Milton Bradley), licensed from Activision.
- SERIES -
1. Pitfall! (1982, Atari 2600)
2. Pitfall II - The Lost Caverns (1984)
3. Super Pitfall! (1987, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure (Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Pitfall 3D - Beyond The Jungle (1998, Sony PlayStation)
6. Pitfall - The Lost Expedition (2004, Sony PlayStation 2)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983-84)
$end
$info=plsmaswd,
$bio
Plasma Sword - Nightmare of Bilstein (c) 1998 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Star Gladiator 2 - Nightmare of Bilstein".
This game runs on the Sony ZN-2 hardware.
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Star Gladiator 2 - Nightmare of Bilstein Original Soundtrack - CPCA-1008) on 21/05/1998.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Kaede : At the character selection screen, highlight Rain and press Down(x2), Left(x2), Up.
* Play As Rai-On : At the character selection screen, highlight Byakko and press Up, Down, Left(x2), Right, Left, Up.
* Play Against Kaede Or Rai-On (Note : No continue and no win by time out) :
1) Finish three rounds with 'Plasma Strike'.
2) Finish two rounds with 'Perfect'.
3) Finish a round with 'Plasma Field'.
* Secret ending (Points number needed at the end of level 8) :
1) One round at 70.000 pts.
2) Three rounds at 95.000 pts.
3) Five rounds at 110.000 pts.
- SERIES -
1. Star Gladiator - Episode : I Final Crusade (1996)
2. Plasma Sword - Nightmare of Bilstein (1998)
$end
$info=plgirls,
$bio
Play Girls (c) 1992 Hot-B.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Play Girls (1992)
2. Play Girls 2 (1993)
- STAFF -
Producer : Hiroshi Omori
Designers : Tomosama, Fun
Programmers : Masato Kimura, Takumi Nakayama
$end
$info=plgirls2,
$bio
Play Girls 2 (c) 1993 Hot-B.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Play Girls (1992)
2. Play Girls 2 (1993)
- STAFF -
Project leader : Yamaguchi
Producers : Hiroshi Omori, Ko....Shi To...En
Programmers : Yamaguchi, Y. Hirasawa, Y. Satoh
Graphic designers : R. Kinoshita, Watashi, Fun, Terukirimaru, Kusukusu, Barbara, Salem
$end
$info=playball,
$bio
PlayBall! (c) 1983 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware but has an additional Harris 55564-5 CVSD.
$end
$info=pgoal,
$bio
Pleasure Goal - 5 on 5 Mini Soccer (c) 1996 Saurus.
Game ID : 0219
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Futsal - 5 on 5 Mini Soccer".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pleasure Goal has an advert for "Ironclad" in it on the advertising boards.
Also licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (07/1981).
The cabinet artwork spells the name as 'Pleiades' but the game has it spelled 'Pleiads'. The name itself is from Greek mythology, of which there are several different spellings (Pleiads, Pleiades, Peleiades).
A Pleiads unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
- SERIES -
1. Phoenix (1980)
2. Pleiads (1981)
$end
$info=plotting,
$bio
Plotting (c) 07/1989 Taito.
Game ID : B96
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Flipull".
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Amstrad GX4000 (1990)
Nintendo Famicom (19??, "Flipull")
Nintendo Game Boy (1990, "Flipull - An Exciting Cube Game")
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
Amstrad CPC+ (1990)
$end
$info=plumppop,
$bio
Plump Pop (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : A98
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on "The New Zealand Story" hardware.
- STAFF -
Directed by : Yoshihisa Nagata
Game designed by : Mitsukoh Kimura (M.K), Toshio Kohno, Onijust
Programmed by : Yoshihisa Nagata, Yuji Iwasaki, Masaki Ogata
Art designed by : Masami Kikuchi, Kazuya Mikata, Shinobu Iwabuchi, Sachiko Yamana, Kazuya Suzuki, Mitsuru Ogawa
Mechanical engineer : Yasunori Hatsuta
Designed by : Naoko Yoshida
Hardware designed by : Toshiyuki Sanada, Tadashi Kushiro, Noboru Yasukawa
Sound created by : Hisayoshi Ogura (OGR)
$end
$info=plusalph,
$bio
Plus Alpha (c) 06/1989 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Plus Alpha - PCCB-00015) on 15/12/1989.
- STAFF -
Main programmer : Papa Sekiya
Character programmer : Motoko
Special programmer : Yuma Yoshida
Main character designer : Rolling.N
Character designers : Otappie Etoh, U. Keijiro
Main scroll designer : Nekomasa
Scroll designers : Markun!, Otatuku
Opening designer : Nekomasa
Present designer : Markun! Takahashi
Ending designer : Otatuku Etoh
Sound : Tsukasa Tawada
Voice actress : Eppin Honda
Sound programmer : Panic Yunma
Game designer : Momonga
$end
$info=pnickj,
$bio
Pnickies (c) 06/1994 Compile.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Capcom for manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
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$info=pfghtj,
$bio
Pocket Fighter (c) 09/1997 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 25
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Super Gem Fighter - Mini Mix".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
When you talk about cameos in fighting games, this game is way packed in this category! Here are some famous ones :
Felicia : Can disguise herself as Rockman ("Rockman - The Power Battle"), Rikuo / Sasquatch / Huitzil ("Vampire - The Night Warriors"), Gamof & Rimgal ("Star Gladiator - Episode :I Final Crusade").
Ibuki : Among her costumes are Rolento (Street Fighter Zero) and Chaka ("Jojo's Bizarre Adventure").
Chun Li : She disguises herself as Jun May Williams ("Star Gladiator - Episode :I Final Crusade") & Jill Valentine ("Resident Evil").
Gouki : He disguises himself as Leo ("Warzard").
Also when performing his Shun Goku Satsu the old way (Punch, Punch, Towards, Kick, Special) he parodies Guy's Musou Renge Super Combo! ("Street Fighter Zero").
Lord Raptor's graveyard makes a cameo in Gouki's ending!
Ken : Some disguises are a soccer player ("Capcom Sports Club") and Hol Horse ("Jojo's Bizarre Adventure").
Tessa : In one of her costumes she disguises as Midler ("Jojo's Bizarre adventure").
Also when she is low on energy and she blocks an attack she summons Pao ("Warzard") and uses her as a living shield!. :(
Morrigan : When performing her 'Darkness Ilussion' she summons her kid sister Lillith ("Vampire Savior - The Lord Of Vampire").
Hauzer : The huge monster who appears on Ryu's ending is a boss character in "Warzard".
Zanglief : His Leaping Bite super combo actually happens to be a parody of Birdie's Murder Chain super combo (However Zangief modifies the second part of the move by biting the opponent instead of slamming them on the ground as Birdie does!).
The 'Capsy' soft drink (seen in Felicia's ending) is a parody of the Pepsi cola!. :)
Additionally you can find lots of famous Capcom characters on the game's backgrounds, some of these are :
Blanka, Dhalsim & his wife Sari, E. Honda, M. Bison, Cammy, Fei Long, Guile, Charlie, Vega, Dee Jay, Birdie, Gen, Sodom, Guy & Rolento (Street Fighter games).
Rikuo & Riki, Victor, Bishamon, Jon Talbain, Hsien Ko (disguised as Santa Claus!), Sasquatch, Demitri, Jedah (as a woman!), Donovan & Anita, Baby Bonnie Hood, Lin lin (in the game's logo!) & Huitzil (Darkstalkers/Vampire Savior games).
Chris Redfield (looking quite pale & angry!), the giant snake boss (that is trying to gobble up Rikuo!) & a few zombies! (Resident Evil games).
Helena ("Street Fighter III - New Generation").
Vampire Mistress in Red Dress (seen in Demitri's stage in "Vampire Savior - The Lord Of Vampire").
Demitri's girlfriends (seen in his own stage as well as in his ending in Darkstalkers & Nightwarriors games).
Jun May Williams & Rimgal ("Star Gladiator - Episode :I Final Crusade").
Don Tacos ("Pang! 3").
Pao & Leo ("Warzard").
Son Gokuu ("Son Son").
All of the death scenes that occur when a character is defeated are taken from famous old games, such as "Son Son"'s 'splash down the drain' or the famous "Final Fight" / "Double Dragon" 'blink-out'.
The long-nosed karate character bearing a halo that appears with Dan during certain moves is Dan's father who was killed by Sagat. The long-nosed karate fighter is a hilarious parody of Mr. Karate, aka Takuma Sakazaki of the AOF/KOF series, who wore a long-nosed Tengu mask in the original "Art of Fighting" when disguised as the final boss.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Gouki : At the character select screen, highlight Ryu and press Left.
* Play As Dan : At the character select screen, highlight Ken and press Right.
* Alternate Ending : After beating the game, hold the 'Special' button before the credits appear to listen an alternate ending tune (Note : This trick works only in the Japanese version).
- SERIES -
1. Pocket Fighter (1997)
2. Pocket Fighter II - The Revenge of the New Challengers
Sound : Hitomi, Tatsuya, Yoshida Hiroaki, Azusa Hara (AZUSA)
$end
$info=pktgaldx,
$bio
Pocket Gal Deluxe (c) 1993 Nihon System.
- SERIES -
1. Pocket Gal (1987)
2. Pocket Gal Deluxe (1993)
$end
$info=ptblank,
$bio
Point Blank (c) 1994 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gun Bullet".
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Point Blank (1994)
2. Point Blank 2
3. Point Blank 3
- STAFF -
Planning director : S. Tohyama
Game coordinator : Y. Kounoe
'Oyaji' programmer : Yasushi .O
Main programmer : S. Yamada
Programmer : Kenichi. T
CG designers : H.K, D. Onizuka
3D designers : Shigemasa, Gonta
'Oyaji' Dotter : Norion5
Music & Sound FX : T. Aihara, Ishikavan, Hiroto Sasaki (Saman)
Mechanical designers : Ohara, Inoue
System constructors : T. Inui, KJ-, Masayuki. K
Industrial designers : Tohru. Y, H. Shimane
$end
$info=poitto,
$bio
Poitto! (c) 1993 Metro / Able.
$end
$info=pkladies,pkladiel,
$bio
Poker Ladies (c) 1989 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Leprechaun.
- UPDATES -
Leprechaun's Poker Ladies version has some differences :
* 3 hands instead of 4.
$end
$info=polaris,polarisa,
$bio
Polaris (c) 08/1980 Taito.
Game ID : PS
You're the commander of a Polaris class nuclear submarine. Your mission is to defend your country from enemy attack. War has been declared and you find yourself deep in enemy water with no help. In your battle, you will be required to defend against wave after wave of enemy planes and dive bombers. To make things worse, the enemy has sent their own subs and destroyers. In the course of your battles, you will need to manoeuvre through dangerous channels full of mines. Don't expect a short war and the battles get rougher, how many of the enemy can you destroy before they get you.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
$end
$info=polepos,polepos1,poleposa,
$bio
Pole Position (c) 09/1982 Namco.
Controlled with a steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals and a two-position gear shifter.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Atari for US manufacture and distribution (11/1982). Approximately 20,400 units were produced by Atari (~17,250 Upright and ~3,150 Cocktail).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Top Racer".
When Pole Position was introduced in 1982, players lined up in arcades around the world to grip the steering wheel and stomp on the gas pedal of a driving game so realistic that the players -- just like their cars -- were swerving around the corners. Pole Position was a 14-carat contribution to the golden age of video games. Pole Position started the trend for photo-realism in video game graphics. In addition to great graphics, it had great game play and it was a huge success, dominated game charts for almost about 2 years.
This was the first driving game to be based on a real circuit : The action takes place at Fuji Speedway in Japan. The snow-capped Mt. Fuji appears in the background.
* A place in video game history : "Pole Position stands out as the racing game that really appealed to the general public," said Chris Lindsey, director of the National Video Game and Coin-Op Museum in St. Louis. "It went into arcades across the nation, where it can still be found. Pole Position machines were placed everywhere -- even in gas stations!". The popularity of Pole Position was based on its realism. Players felt as if they were actually in the driver's seat. "Racing games before Pole Position tended to have a top-down perspective in which you floated over the course, which wasn't terribly realistic," Lindsey said. "Pole Position's eye-level point of view gave it a great deal of realism, and this point of view became a standard for racing games that followed. In addition, it provided a lot of peripheral cues. You saw lots of things zipping by on the side of the screen and this really added to the excitement of the game. Pole Position also had great sound. You could hear the gears winding out in the stretches. As you zipped by another car, you could hear that car's engine. All of these details added to the overall effect. Pole Position was, and still is, an awfully nice game.".
* The great 25-cent escape : Chris Lindsey believes that a big reason why Pole Position has remained such a timeless classic is that it has always appealed to women, in addition to men. "I think there are quite a few game developers who would like to figure out why some games appeal to females," Lindsey said. "Perhaps this is just pop psychology, but I've seen two types of games women will take to : racing games, and games in which the character, or your representation on screen, is doing something besides destroying bad guys. I don't know if that's the correct way to describe it, but that is what I've seen. I've had occasion to work in different types of entertainment facilities, large and small, very modern and, of course, the museum. Without fail I see women take to "Pac-Man", and I see them take to racing games, almost regardless of what the racing game is.".
Lindsey said the comparative lack of violence in Pole Position and other racing games might explain their popularity with women -- as well as with men. "I think violence in games is fairly thoughtless for men, and for some women, the violence in a video game may stick out," Lindsey said. "Violence in gaming is not an experience that most people seek even though they like video games. When those people find games that are engaging, and that offer outstanding game play, there is a desire on their part to dive into it. These racing games really offer that.".
* Namco notes : The engineers who created Pole Position knew they had created something special when a steering wheel was first connected to the prototype game in their lab. Later, when Pole Position was released, engineers visiting the arcades found that the waiting lines were so long that they curled back and forth within the arcade and then extended out the door.
A Pole Position unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
Parkers Brothers released a boardgame based on this videogame (same name) : Players put various movement cards (move 5, move 4, move rookie/move 2, move 2/shift track) in an attempt to be the first car around the track.
- UPDATES -
Differences between the Namco and the Atari version :
* On the title screen, Namco's original version say '1LAP 4359M', Atari's version convert this in : '1LAP 2. 709mi.'
* At the start of the game, a Goodyear blimp carries the white banner across the screen in the Namco version while a blimp with the word 'Atari' carries the white banner across the screen.
* The white banner that flies across the screen in the Namco version says 'Yosen Start!' on it accompanied by a woman's voice that says 'Yosen Start desu'. It means 'Preliminary Start'. The Atari version has the white banner and a woman's voice say 'PREPARE TO QUALIFY'.
* There are billboards for "Dig Dug" and "Centipede" in Atari's version, instead of 'Marlhboro' and 'Pepsi' in Namco's version.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Turn wheel to 04; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
3) Turn wheel to 45; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
4) Turn wheel to 55; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
5) Turn wheel to 56; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
6) Turn wheel to 91; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
'(c) 1982 NAMCO LTD.' will appear on the screen.
- SERIES -
1. Pole Position (1982)
2. Pole Position II (1983)
4. Final Lap (1987)
5. Final Lap 2 (1990)
6. Final Lap 3 (1992)
7. Final Lap R (1993)
- STAFF -
Sound : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
GCE Vectrex (1983)
Atari 7800 (1989)
Sony PlayStation (1995, "Namco Museum Vol.1")
Nintendo 64 (1999, "Namco Museum 64")
Sega Dreamcast (1999, "Namco Museum")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2001, "Namco Museum")
Nintendo GameCube (2002, "Namco Museum")
Microsoft XBOX (2002, "Namco Museum")
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1984)
Amstrad CPC (1985)
Atari 800
* Others :
Appears on the Ms Pac-Man TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific. (2004)
$end
$info=polepos2,poleps2b,poleps2a,
$bio
Pole Position II (c) 10/1983 Namco.
Controlled with a steering wheel, accelerator and brake pedals and a two-position gear shifter.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Atari for US manufacture and distribution (12/1983). Approximately 2,400 units were produced by Atari.
- UPDATES -
Here is a list of changes from Pole Position :
* Added 3 new race tracks : Suzuka, Seaside and a Test
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Turn wheel to 04; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
3) Turn wheel to 45; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
4) Turn wheel to 55; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
5) Turn wheel to 56; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
6) Turn wheel to 91; Change the shifter from LO to HI.
'(c) 1982 NAMCO LTD.' will appear on the screen.
- SERIES -
1. Pole Position (1982)
2. Pole Position II (1983)
4. Final Lap (1987)
5. Final Lap 2 (1990)
6. Final Lap 3 (1992)
7. Final Lap R (1993)
- STAFF -
Sound : Nobuyuki Ohnogi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 7800 (1989)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2001, "Namco Museum")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
$end
$info=policetr,policeto,plctr13b,
$bio
Police Trainer (c) 11/1996 P&P Marketing.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 1.1
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 1.3
* Operator menu (Setting) : 'Attract Mode Sounds' option removed.
* Operator menu (Setting) : 'Difficulty' option added.
* Operator menu (Setting) : 'Calibrate Guns' option replaced by 'Verify And Calibrate Guns'.
REVISION 3 :
* Software version : 1.3B
- STAFF -
Electronics software, game design : Fred Heyman
Art direction, game design, Audio : Steve Boyer
3D models and animations : Birdy Vanasupa
3D models and animations, Sound : Matthew Akers
PCB layout : Dave Oermann
Voices : Valerie Hartmann
$end
$info=pollux,polluxa,
$bio
Pollux (c) 1991 Dooyong.
- STAFF -
Directors : Jooshun Hong, Youchur No, Choonduk Kia
Hardware Designer : Sunghun Lee
Music : Sanghyuk Lee
Background designer : Meerang Oh, Minjuang Lee
Animation designers : Woochoul Jung, Meesook Yeq
Main software : Haisung Ryou, Joagil Lee
$end
$info=polyplay,
$bio
Poly-Play (c) 1985 VEB Polytechnik Karl-Marx-Stadt.
This game features seven different games : Hirschjagd, Hase Une Wolf (a "Pac-Man"-type game), Abfahrtslauf, Schmetterlinge, Schiessbude (Carnival clone), Autorennen, Merkspiel, Wasserrohrbruch
- TRIVIA -
"Hirschjagd" translates from German as 'Deer Hunt'.
"Hase Une Wolf" translates from German as 'Wolf and Rabbit'.
"Abfahrtslauf" translates from German as 'Departure Run'.
"Schmetterlinge" translates from German as 'Butterflies'.
"Schiessbude" translates from German as 'Shooting Hut'.
"Autorennen" translates from German as 'Car Race'.
"Merkspiel" translates from German as 'Noticing Play'.
"Wasserrohrbruch" translates from German as 'Water Pipe Break'.
Poly-Play was the only arcadegame programmed in the former East-Germany produced by VEB Polytechnik Karl-Marx-Stadt.
$end
$info=plygonet,
$bio
Polygonet Commanders (c) 1993 Konami.
Game ID : GX305
- TRIVIA -
This is Konami's first 3D game!
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusement Sounds '94 Spring - KICA-7631, 7632) on 23/02/1994.
$end
$info=pompingw,
$bio
Pomping World (c) 12/1989 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Pang" and in US as "Buster Bros".
- SERIES -
1. Pomping World (1989)
2. Super Pang (1990)
3. Pang! 3 (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planner : NDA
Programmers : Hospitel Masa, Mamichan Otona
Music Composer : Tamayo Kawamoto
Character designers : Hiramattyo, Oyuu
Direction : Kihaji Okamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine CD
$end
$info=ponpoko,ponpokov,
$bio
Ponpoko (c) 11/1982 Sigma Enterprises.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Venture Line.
PonPoko is Japanese onomatopoiea - the sound that a tanuki makes. In Ponpoko, it's also the name of the main character who is, incidentally, a tanuki.
$end
$info=poolshrk,
$bio
Poolshark (c) 06/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 006281
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tom Hogg, Owen Rubin
$end
$info=pootan,
$bio
Pootan (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Pooyan".
$end
$info=pooyan,pooyans,
$bio
Pooyan (c) 10/1982 Konami.
Game ID : GX320
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution (12/1982).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Pootan".
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Pig'.
Pooyan is among the most innovative shooters in history and cute besides.
A Pooyan unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
Production control : Seiji Watanabe, Kazuyori Masumoto, Kazuhiko Azuma, Eiji Maruyama, Takeshi Nakatani
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998)
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=popflame,popflama,popflamb,
$bio
Pop Flamer (c) 1982 Jaleco.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1983)
$end
$info=popeye,popeyef,popeyeu,popeyebl,
$bio
Popeye (c) 12/1982 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
* Popeye From Strip To Screen : Popeye the Sailor, one of the most enduring characters in animation history, began not in motion pictures but in E.C. 'Elzie' Segar's 'Thimble Theater' comic strip. Born in Illinois, Segar began cartooning in Chicago in 1914. Graduating to his own strip for the Chicago American, Segar was then hired in 1919 by Hearst's New York Evening Journal to create the syndicated 'Thimble Theater' strip. 'Thimble Theater' depicted the adventures of Ham Gravy, his girlfriend Olive Oyl and her brother Castor. The venture was a success, expanding to an additional Sunday color page in 1924. Segar's comic strip used complex, rambling and frequently eerie narratives that attracted a devoted following, but it lacked strong central characters. In the 'Thimble Theater' of January 17, 1929, Ham and Castor decided to hire a crew to sail in search of the legendary Whiffle Hen. Walking up to a grizzled one-eyed mariner on a dock, Castor asked him, "Are you a sailor?" "`Ja think I'm a cowboy?" came the reply, introducing Popeye to readers.
* Move Over, Ham Gravy : Over a period of months, Popeye developed from a supporting character to the central figure in the hunt for the Whiffle Hen. When Segar finally brought the narrative to a close and tried to retire the sailor, outraged fans contacted the Hearst syndicate demanding more adventures with Popeye. Segar obliged them : the sailor replaced Ham as Olive's love interest, Castor Oyl was reduced to infrequent appearances, and the strip was renamed 'Thimble Theater, Starring Popeye'.
The early 1930s was a period of keen competition among American animation studios for market share. Central to the business strategy of most studios was the development of cartoon 'stars' whose popularity would ensure bookings by major theater chains. Disney followed the success of Mickey Mouse by developing new characters like Donald Duck and Goofy up from supporting roles in Mickey Mouse cartoons. Similar strategies were tried at Warner Bros., where Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck evolved from secondary roles in films starring other animated characters. One of the earliest examples of this took place at the Fleischer Studios, Inc. in New York, where the unpopular starring canine character Bimbo was matched up with a girfriend in Dizzy Dishes (1930). The girlfriend eventually developed into Betty Boop, the studio's major character. With the popularity of Betty Boop at a peak in 1932, brothers Max and Dave Fleischer decided to introduce a new film series which would include another character to grow into a star. Fleischer rival Van Beuren Corporation had already signed an agreement to bring Otto Soglow's strip 'The Little King' to the screen. Max Fleischer, who was a great fan of Segar's strip, approached Hearst's King Features Syndicate for the right to use Popeye. The two companies signed an agreement on November 17, 1932.
* Betty Introduces Popeye to the Big Screen : The production of the first Popeye film took place in secrecy. Veteran animator Roland Crandall was given space apart from the rest of the studio. There, he single-handedly animated the entire cartoon, aided only by the inclusion of some Shamus Culhane animation recycled from the earlier Betty Boop's Bamboo Isle (1932). The results were so satisfying that even before the film was released, the Fleischers and King Features amended the agreement granting the studio the right to produce and release animated cartoons featuring Popeye for a five year period.
Crandall's film 'Betty Boop Presents Popeye The Sailor' opened in the summer of 1933 as part of the 'Betty Boop' series. After a prologue in which newspapers herald the sailor's film debut, and Popeye sings 'I'm Popeye the Sailor Man', the film featured what was to be the standard 'Popeye' series plot, re-enacted with variations by the Fleischers for the next decade. Olive waits for Popeye to disembark from his ship at the dock. Bluto follows the couple to a fairground, where the two sailors compete for Olive's attentions through feats of strength. Bluto abducts Olive and ties her to a train track. As the locomotive approaches, Popeye and Bluto fight. Popeye defeats Bluto, and, through the magical powers of spinach, is able to stop the train and save Olive Oyl. Here, we see the essential difference between the Segar and Fleischer sense of narrative. Segar reveled in picaresque plots that coursed in unexpected directions for up to two years, exploring every novel twist and nuance of narrative. In anticipation of post-modernism, the very concept of plot was old-fashioned to the Fleischers. Hackneyed and ritualized story conventions were torn apart, recombined in odd juxtapositions, and satirized in endless variations.
The Fleischer Popeye cartoons were an instant success. "It might have been just a fluke, a lucky break, that the Segar characters fit the Fleischer style so well", recalls former Popeye animator Myron Waldman. "The animation of Olive Oyl in the mid-1930s was perfect. It fit her. The character had no elbows and the most prominent knees. When she spoke, the voice fit too. This was character. That's what made her so good".
* Step Aside, Mickey : Segar's characters were not the only things consistent with the Fleischer style. Both Segar and the Fleischer staff shared a fondness for a poetically improvisational language. When Popeye's original voice artist, William 'Red Pepper Sam' Costello, left after the first few pictures, he was replaced by a studio in-betweener named Jack Mercer. Much of the dialogue of the Popeye cartoons was post-synched with little attention to synchronized mouth action. Mercer, Mae Questel (Olive's voice, except for the 1938-41 period, when Margie Hines was the voice artist) and William Penell or Gus Wickie, who voiced Bluto, often ad-libbed dialogue during recording sessions, particularly Popeye's 'asides' and pun-filled conversations. Added to this was a progressive softening and increased complexity of Popeye's character, paralleling changes in the strip. Popeye cartoons became the Fleischers' leading attraction. By 1938, Popeye replaced Mickey Mouse as the most popular cartoon character in America.
The Fleischers rummaged through the Segar strip for supporting characters. Bluto, the animated series' antagonist, was a minor character in the Segar strip, appearing only in 1933's 'The Eighth Sea'. Longer-lived strip characters that joined Popeye on the screen included hamburger maven J. Wellington Wimpy, Swee'pea, Eugene the Jeep and Poopdeck Pappy. While in the comic strip, Popeye gained his great strength from rubbing the Whiffle Hen, the Fleischers added the gimmick of Popeye's power being largely dependent on the ingestion of spinach. Farmers in America's self-styled 'spinach capital' of Crystal City, Texas set up a statue of Popeye in gratitude for the publicity.
As early as 1935, the Fleischers sought backing for a feature-length animated film from their distributor Paramount. Paramount refused to risk money on a feature. In an attempt to persuade the company that longer animated films could be profitable, Max Fleischer initiated the production of three two-reel color 'specials' starring Popeye, beginning with 'Popeye The Sailor Meets Sinbad The Sailor' (1936). Although these 'specials' were often billed over their accompanying feature, Paramount still refused to back the animated feature.
Conditions changed after the success of Disney's 'Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs' (1937) and the Fleischers received money for the eighty minute Gulliver's Travels. According to some sources, the film was originally to have Popeye in the role of Gulliver, but the idea was scrapped early in the planning stages. Perhaps this was unwise. According to internal Paramount correspondence, the Popeye shorts were far more profitable to Paramount than Disney's films were to his distributor, RKO. The sailor's box-office appeal might have helped the Fleischer features. Gulliver's Travels (1938) and the company's next feature, Mr. Bug Goes To Town (1941), bombed, leading to the failure of Fleischer Studios, Inc.
* Post-Fleischer Popeye : The successor company, Famous Studios, continued with the production of Popeye cartoons. Many of these were remakes of earlier Fleischer films. Much of the supporting cast of the Fleischer versions were replaced by new characters, such as nephews Pip-Eye, Peep-Eye and Pup-Eye. A redesign of the major characters included white U.S. Navy uniforms for Bluto and Popeye (in keeping with their war-time service in the armed forces), and more comely fashions for Olive. Upgraded technology, including the introduction of color to the series in 1943 with Her Honor The Mare and 3-D in Popeye The Ace Of Space (1953), tried to rejuvenate the series. None of these strategies were able to breathe much life into the films. Spooky Swabs (1957) brought theatrical release of Popeye films to a close.
The success of the black and white Popeye cartoons on television in the 1950s inspired several revivals of the series by such talents as Gene Deitch, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Jack Kinney, and Hanna-Barbera. Hampered by limited budgets and rushed production schedules, none of these came close to the Fleischer or Famous theatrical versions. The less said about Robert Altman's live-action feature with Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall as Popeye and Olive Oyl, the better. What has endured are the original qualities of the Segar and Fleischer works. In fact, Segar's strips have been reissued by Nostalgia Press and the Smithsonian Press. The earlier Fleischer films, which shared the shabby urban or surreal exotic locations and working-class orientation of the Segar originals, retain a vitality and charm that still appeal to a large group of devoted fans today.
Parker Brothers released a boardgame based on this videogame (same name) in 1983 : The board is layed out like the first level of the videogame.
- UPDATES -
REVISION F :
* First level has a colored background (instead of black).
* Default highscore smaller : 025600 (instead of 032600).
* First nickname on the default highscore table changed to KAC (instead of GET).
BOOTLEG :
* No copyright
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Display Glitch : On the musical note level, you can stand at the point on the edge where you 'wraparound' and if you punch a bottle in the right spot, it'll erase part of the 'THRU' sign. This can be done on both sides.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
Atari 5200 (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
G7000 Videopac
* Computers :
Atari 800
Commodore C64
- SOURCES -
Mark Langer : http://www.awn.com/mag/issue2.4/awm2.4pages/2.4langerpopeye.html
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$info=popper,
$bio
Popper (c) 1983 Omori Electric.
$end
$info=porky,
$bio
Porky (c) 1985 Shinkai.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Magic Eletronics.
$end
$info=portman,
$bio
Port Man (c) 1982 Nova Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Dock Man".
$end
$info=portrait,
$bio
Portraits (c) 1983 Olympia.
$end
$info=potogold,
$bio
Pot of Gold (c) 1982 GamePlan.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Leprechaun".
$end
$info=potopoto,
$bio
Poto Poto (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
Poto Poto is Japanese onomatopoiea for large raindrops hitting the ground.
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
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$info=poundfor,poundfou,
$bio
Pound for Pound (c) 12/1990 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-84 system hardware
$end
$info=pdrift,
$bio
Power Drift (c) 1988 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for the game (Power Drift & Mega Drive : G.S.M. Sega 2 - D28B0010) on 08/12/1988.
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$info=powerdrv,
$bio
Power Drive (c) 12/1986 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed by : John Kubik
Programmed by : Jeff Nauman
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$info=powerins,powerina,
$bio
Power Instinct - Gouketsuji Ichizoku (c) 11/1993 Atlus.
Eight characters fight each other for control of Oume World, featuring great music and possibly THE coolest character of all time, Otane Goketuji!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as just "Gouketsuji Ichizoku" (translated from Japanese as 'Overpowering Blood Temple Family').
- SERIES -
1. Power Instinct - Gouketsuji Ichizoku (1993)
2. Power Instinct 2 (1994)
3. Power Instinct 2 - The Ultimate Violent Legend (1995)
4. Power Instinct 3 - Groove on Fight (1997)
5. Power Instinct Matrimelee (2002)
- STAFF -
Producer : Fuuuu
Sub producer : Chuuko
Programmers : Mako MK2, 680*0 Freak Yan
Sound : Dencyu
Front designers : Pa Pi Pu Pe, Masada-M, Super K!, Yie-Yah!, Ohryu-S
Back designers : [Chikuwa] Henacyoko, Moto.I, Range, Asaki
Songs : Tatanka Chorus (Tatanka No Uta), Japanese Cheering Party (Otoko No Karatemichi), Ainote Sisters (A Yoisyo De Ikou), Kurokos (Etc.)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994)
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
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$info=pwrinst2,
$bio
Power Instinct 2 (c) 04/1994 Atlus.
The Gougetsuji clan of Kurokos had finally found a new master after Otane Gougetsuji finally defeated the former leader, her older sister Oume. Unfortunately Otane has now dissapeared! So a new tournament is called out in order to quickly find a new clan leader. All the fighters from the first tournament have returned as well as some eager (...and strange!) newcommers. Featuring some of the funniest parodies of famous fighting games, a cool soundtrack an tons of new moves making it a way better game than its predecessor, there is no doubt that only the strongest will survive this battle!
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Cave.
The character Kurara is obviously a parody of the typical magic girl trend in Anime and Manga started with Mahou No Princess Minky Momo, Kurara has Momo's transformation from a little girl to a teenager; she is also a parody to the second series of Minky Momo as she is also from an underwater kingdom. Her voice actress is Kotono Mitsuishi, who happens to be the same one that voiced Sailor Moon, yet another popular magic girl. 'Kurara''s good transcription is 'Clara'. She also has her own arcade game : "Purikura Daisakusen" (Note : Princess=PURInsesu, Clara=KURAra, PURInsesu+KURAra=Purikura) - Japanese love abbreviations.
- SERIES -
1. Power Instinct - Gouketsuji Ichizoku (1993)
2. Power Instinct 2 (1994)
3. Power Instinct 2 - The Ultimate Violent Legend (1995)
4. Power Instinct 3 - Groove on Fight (1997)
5. Power Instinct Matrimelee (2002)
- STAFF -
Producer : Tama
Sub producer : Chuuko
Main programmers : Mako MKIISR, Shuhta.Garyuh ?!, >Nari Chan
Sub programmers : Toshiya, Jake
Sound : Dencyu
Object designers : M. Masada, Yie-Yan-II, Pa Pi Pu Pe, N.I-1486-7, Man Man-Chan, Haruko Chan, Pochi, Suzuki
Voices : Mitsuishi Kotono, Ryusei Yaro Aihara, Chuuko, Pa Pi Pu Pe, Dencyu
* Song :
Namidano(...) : Ruu & Markey
Give me Money : Dirty Rouge
Otoko No Karatemichi : Oyama Reiji Ohendan
Hajimete No Ai : Katsura
Kechabian : Sahadoke No Minasan
Warugaki Yochien Enka : Warugaki Kids & Teacher
Amiyai No Yoru : Amiyai No Minasan
Mahou Mitaina Koi Shitai : Mikazuki Kurumi
Bozude Dadada : Bozu Flower Dancers
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996)
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$info=groovef,
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Power Instinct 3 - Groove on Fight (c) 1996 Atlus.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Power Instinct - Gouketsuji Ichizoku (1993)
2. Power Instinct 2 (1994)
3. Power Instinct 2 - The Ultimate Violent Legend (1995)
4. Power Instinct 3 - Groove on Fight (1997)
5. Power Instinct Matrimelee (2002)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
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$info=powrplay,
$bio
Power Play (c) 09/1985 Cinematronics.
$end
$info=pspikes,pspikesk,
$bio
Power Spikes (c) 1991 Video System.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Super Volley '91".
In the World version during a play with any team, you can see when you get a point the faces of Italy's Team which was the most titled volley's team in the World in the early 1990'.
- UPDATES -
ONE PLAYER MODE :
* In the World version you can select a lot of European Teams and Brazil's Team.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you can select respectively only the Japanese Team and the Korean Team.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you can also play with female players.
* In the World version you must defeat in order: China, Japan, USA, Cuba, U.S.S.R.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you must defeat in order: France, USA, Cuba, Italy, U.S.S.R (male mode), Germany, Perù, China, Cuba, U.S.S.R (female mode).
* In the Japanese and Korean version when you get a point, you will see face of the player who made the point and the statistics of this player after the point (like aces, winners spikes, etc...).
TWO PLAYERS MODE :
* In the World Version you can select the same teams like in one player mode but in the Japanese and Korean version you can select respectively the Japanese Team and the Korean Team and the Italian and the USA Team.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you can also play with female players.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Thunder Serve : Hold the Up/Left Diagonal before pressing the serve button, and before hitting the ball hold the Down/Left Diagonal when the ball becomes red and press the button. This serve does an ace anytime except in the last two games, but you can also do it. You must press the button a bit before the ball becomes red, and you'll make an ace on the last line on the ground. The ball looks like a missile shot from the air.
* Phantom Serve : Hold the Up/Right Diagonal before pressing the serve button, and before hitting the ball hold the Down/Right Diagonal and when the ball becomes red press the button. This serve does an ace always except with the last two games. The ball splits in three phantom balls.
* Towering Serve : Hold Up before serving and hit the ball a bit before the ball becomes red. The ball leaves the screen and you don't know where it falls down.
- SERIES -
1. Super Volleyball (1989)
2. Power Spikes (1991)
3. Power Spikes II (1994)
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$info=pspikes2,
$bio
Power Spikes II (c) 10/1994 Video System.
Game ID : 0068
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Super Volleyball (1989)
2. Power Spikes (1991)
3. Power Spikes II (1994)
- STAFF -
Producer : Kouzi Furukawa
Project leaders : Takayuki Uesugi, T. Hosokawa
Publicity Manager : K. Siomi
Main programmer : Sugar
Sub programmers : You-Chan, Any L-2
Chief designer : Takumi Matsui
Main designers : Hikari Hino, Manbow, Oh!Kawara, Eriko, Takasu, Akira, Hitoshi Nakamura, Rika, T. Tateishi
Sub designer : MSX Sakon
Music composer : Soushi Hosoi (HOSO_Q)
Sound effects : Norie
Main sound programmer : M. Yamana
Sub sound programmer : H. Soyama
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=psurge,
$bio
Power Surge (c) 1988.
$end
$info=pwheelsj,
$bio
Power Wheels (c) 1991 Taito.
Game ID : C78
Monster Truck racing game.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Double Axle".
Four selectable mechs and their respective pilots try to save Earth from battle with a sister planet's renegade army. Parts of destroyed mechs can be outfitted onto your mech to create interesting and deadly combinations.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Armored Warriors".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Sony Music Works released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Powered Gear Arcade Game Track - SRCL-3089) on 01/12/1994.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : 940916
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : 941024
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Selecting Joint Parts : While the demo appears for joint machine, the player who gets the radio machine must enter the following keys...
Beta-Cannon - Hold Up.
Gamma-Battler - Hold Left or Right.
Alpha-Fortress - Hold Down.
* Selecting Parts : At the stage title screen, hold B+C (over 1 sec.) and then enter the following keys...
Bomber - Leftup
Death Drill - Up
Missile - Rightup
Laser blade - Left
Force claw - Right
Flame - Leftdown
Chain spark - Down
Laser - Rightdown
Note : You can select both the arm and the sub weapon at the same time, but, if you enter codes for arm or sub weapon twice only the later code will work.
Programmers : Y. Tunazaki Forever, Hero Hero, H. HASssssY, Hamachan, Dress
Mechanical and object designers : Yochabare, E. Kuratani, H. Uemura, Naoki Fujisawa, Y. Maruno, H. Yoshino, You.Ten Kozow, Igami, Nekokan, U.F.O, N. Fukuda, Bakky
Art designers : Matsumoto, Y. Maruyama, M. Oshino, Takuji Mishima, Saru, Kohei Akiyama
Sound composer : Takayuki Iwai (Anachey Takapon)
Sound designer : Tomuyuki Kawakami (T.K NY)
Special adviser : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), Shochan, Kenkn, Meshi, Furoboh
Character designer : T.O.M
AD designers : Sensei, Sakomizu
Director : Kihaji Okamoto
$end
$info=pbball96,
$bio
Powerful Baseball '96 (c) 05/1996 Konami.
Game ID : GV017
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GV System hardware.
$end
$info=pbillian,
$bio
Prebillian (c) 1986 Taito.
Game ID : M6100211A
Strange pool-type game in a futuristic environment.
$end
$info=preisle2,
$bio
Prehistoric Isle 2 (c) 09/1999 Yumekobo.
Game ID : 0255
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Prehistoric Isle 2 - Genshi Tou".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Prehistoric Isle in 1930 (1989)
2. Prehistoric Isle 2 (1999)
- STAFF -
Executive producers : S. Takaoka, Tanaka
Producer(rq) : James. W
Planner : Barso
Direction helpers : Satoshi ito, H. Miyagami, J. Seki
The five beautiful Sailor Senshi beat their way through all of the strange enemies of the series. Each crystal spell has its own little anime sequence.
Game designers : Hiroyuki Fujimoto, Satoshi Iwataki
* Character Voice [From the defauld hiscore table initials] :
[KOT] : Kotono Mitsuishi (Sailor Moon)
[AYA] : Aya Hisakawa (Sailor Mercury)
[MIC] : Michie Tomizawa (Sailor Mars)
[EMI] : Emi Shinohara (Sailor Jupiter)
[RIK] : Rika Fukami (Sailor Venus)
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$info=primrage,primraga,
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Primal Rage (c) 09/1994 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136102
Seven ferocious dinosaurs gnaw, gore and bite each other until they become the winner's dinner. Eat cavemen to regain health! Feature digitized stop-motion animation.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Developed by Time Warner Interactive.
This game runs on the Atari GT hardware.
Atari had intended to create another upgrade for PR 2.3 and was scheduled at this time for January 1995. This upgrade would allow the player to face a boss monster at the end of the game for total domination of the world. The final boss was supposed to be a horned dracolich (animate dragon skeleton) imprisoned in the moon, with three claws on each limb and three spines on the end of his tail. It was also supposed to have the powers of flight and the ability to drain the opponent's lifeforce. The final battle ground would be a moon scene with the skeletons of numerous dinosaurs laying around in decaying states. The ground would be covered with craters and giant, glowing cracks. A teleportation warp would exist overhead. Unfortunately, Atari scrapped the idea for this upgrade because Time Warner Interactive been too busy at this time to work on an upgrade and the boss was never came into existence... :(
A line of toy action figures based on all seven characters of PR were made by Playmates in 1996.
Atari released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (All The Rage).
- UPDATES -
Here is the big list of version 2.3 changes :
* 100% health bug from ver 1.7 fixed.
* 'fatality'/'no fatality' music added; other music enriched w/more percussion.
* A previous high score drops to 2nd when beaten.
* All Leaping Attacks can be blocked.
* All Stomps can be blocked and/or done in the air.
* Armadon can volley his victim after the Mega Charge.
* Armadon, Blizzard, Talon slowed down.
* Armadon's Spinning Death and Mega Charge don't go under projectiles anymore.
* Blizzard's Freeze Breath inflicts damage; Freeze Breath & Ice Geyser don't last as long.
* Block-damage usually won't kill you.
* Chaos' Battering Ram makes an annoying new sound.
* Chaos' Cannonball finishing move can kill enemies on any stage.
* Combo names, Total Domination, Quick Kill features added.
* CPU's 'AI' patterns changed; many old tricks no longer work, but some new tricks do.
* Demo mode intro text has letters made of bones instead of black letters.
* Diablo, Sauron, most leaping attacks, most projectiles speed up.
* Diablo's Torch combos more easily.
* Diablo's Inferno Flash can be blocked.
* Eating humans adds much more energy to your health meter.
* Gameplay speed changed.
* Generally, damage to heart & brain meters decreased, but block-damage to heart increased.
* Gone are the faint 'blue shields' that used to appear when blocking attacks.
* Hop jumps can now be used vs the CPU.
* If you're on the ground, projectiles don't knock you down anymore.
* In free play mode, the words 'DEMO ONLY' appear & CPU can't hurt you.
* Little SF2-style 'Christmas Lights' added; they flash with every strike, blocked or not.
* Sudden Death lasts for 30 seconds instead of 20.
* Talon can attack (or be attacked) as he rebounds from the Brain Basher.
* Talon's low 4 is cheezey to use twice in a combo.
* Talon's Pounce & Flip does no block-damage.
* Talon's Shredder fatality made gorier.
* Vertigo has a new teleport and can do both old & new teleports in the air.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costumes (vers. 2.3 only) : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen, then press 1+2, 1+3, or 1+4.
* Bowling : Both players must choose Armadon. Do the Spinning Death move and collide in mid-spin three times in a row. A bowling game will pop up.
* Volleyball : One player should do a multi-hit combo a worshipper will enter the area, hit him and they will fly in the air. The other player needs to hit the player before he hits the ground--toward player 1, if you keep this up for ten hits, the ref will bring out a volleyball net. Play for 3 pts.
* PR version : To check what version of Primal Rage your arcade has, push Up on player1 joystick and pull Down on the player2 joystick simultaneously, during the title screen.
* Raining Cows : Play as Chaos in his stage (the Ruins). Arrange for a 'Sudden Death' round to take place (If the third round ends without a clear winner [both characters have zero wins, or one win each], you both get knocked down and go immediately into a 'Sudden Death' round).
If you do a 'Fart of Fury' so that the green cloud is in the air as the Sudden Death begins, the sky will rain cows instead of meteors.
If you don't do an FoFury on Chaos' stage, the sky will rain bricks.
If Sudden Death occurs on Blizzard's stage, the sky will rain ice balls.
- SERIES -
1. Primal Rage (1994)
2. Primal Rage II (1996)
- STAFF -
Producer / Programmer : Dennis Harper
Programmer / Design : Frank Kuan
Art director / Surgeon : Jason Leong
Design / Assoc. producer : Cameron Petty
Composer / Sounds : Jeanne Parson
Hardware engineer : Don Paauw
Stop motion animation : Pete Kleinow
Executive producer : Mark Pierce
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1995)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
Sega 32x (1995)
Sega Game Gear (1995)
Nintendo Game Boy (1995)
Sega Saturn (1995)
3DO
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1995)
PC [MS-DOS] (1995)
$end
$info=primrag2,
$bio
Primal Rage II (c) 1996 Atari.
- SERIES -
1. Primal Rage (1994)
2. Primal Rage II (1996)
$end
$info=primglex,
$bio
Prime Goal EX (c) 1996 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Namco System 11 hardware.
$end
$info=prmtmfgt,prmtmfgo,
$bio
Prime Time Fighter (c) 05/1993 Taito.
Game ID : D53
Six boxers fight each other with their own special attack to win the world unity open weight boxing title match.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Top Ranking Stars".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- STAFF -
Project leader : George K-S
Game designers : Fumio Horiuchi, Masakazu Iwahashi
Software designers : Soliton K+H+Y Sako, Mail, Wolf Kato
Art designer : Hiroyasu Nagai (Super Psychicer Nagai)
Hardware designer : Katsumi Kaneoka
Sound designer : Yoshirou Horie
Executive producer : Keisuke Hasegawa
$end
$info=primella,
$bio
Primella (c) 1994 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to NTC for manufacture and distribution.
This game is also known as "Gun Dealer '94".
- SERIES -
1. Gun Dealer (1990)
2. Primella (1994)
$end
$info=pclubj,
$bio
Print Club Vol. 1 (c) 1995 Atlus.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
$end
$info=pclubjv2,
$bio
Print Club Vol. 2 (c) 1995 Atlus.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
$end
$info=pclubjv4,
$bio
Print Club Vol. 4 (c) 1996 Atlus.
$end
$info=pclubjv5,
$bio
Print Club Vol. 5 (c) 1996 Atlus.
$end
$info=kiwame,
$bio
Pro Mahjong Kiwame (c) 08/1994 Athena.
A mahjong game played against three computer opponents.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Pro Mahjong Highest Rank'.
- SERIES -
1. Pro Mahjong Kiwame (1994)
2. Pro Mahjong Kiwame II (Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Pro Mahjong Kiwame III (Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Pro Mahjong Kiwame S (1995)
$end
$info=kiwames,
$bio
Pro Mahjong Kiwame S (c) 1995 Athena.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Pro Mahjong Highest Rank S'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Pro Mahjong Kiwame (1994)
2. Pro Mahjong Kiwame II (Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Pro Mahjong Kiwame III (Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Pro Mahjong Kiwame S (1995)
$end
$info=prosoccr,
$bio
Pro Soccer (c) 1983 Data East.
$end
$info=profpac,
$bio
Professor Pac-Man (c) 1983 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
$end
$info=progear,
$bio
Progear no Arashi (c) 01/2001 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Storm of Progear'.
Developed by Cave, this is their first horizontal-scrolling shooter.
$end
$info=progress,
$bio
Progress (c) 1984 Chuo.
$end
$info=propcycl,
$bio
Prop Cycle (c) 1996 Namco.
A strange game where you control a pedal powered plane to pop as many balloons as you can within a time limit.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco Super System 22 hardware.
This game had you controlling the plane using an exercise bike and pedalling to keep yourself flying while steering with the handle bars. You could only play once or twice before you got exhausted! :). Also, the Prop Cycle cabinet featured a fan to simulate flight.
$end
$info=prosport,
$bio
Prosport (c) 1983 Data East.
$end
$info=psychic5,
$bio
Psychic 5 (c) 1987 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
A little game which did not have huge success, it nevertheless became a 'cult game' for many players thanks to the brilliant gameplay, hard-to-find secret bonuses and anime-like plot. The inspiration for the design of the five ESPers comes from several Japanese cartoons of the '70s where the physical aspect of main characters was strongly stereotyped to suit their psychological profile/fighting ability.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Bonus : There is a secret bonus in every round. To get them, you must hit the right [?] (question mark box) when your score fits a certain qualification.
1) The first level 'secret' is near the first phone. You should jump on the wall between the two bowls, then jump up and to the left. You'll land near a [?]. If you are in the right place, a walking clock should appear within 2/3 seconds. You can get a secret bonus from this box if you hit it when the thousands digit of your score is zero. (e.g. : 00000, 10500, 20900). The first secret is worth 10000 pts.
2) The second level 'secret' is near the first phone (yes, like the first one). There are 2 [?]'s on the lower-left corner of your screen (when you are near the phone); the upper one is a 'normal' [?], but you have to destroy it in order to reach the other one. You can get the secret bonus by hitting it when the thousands digit of your score is 1. This is worth 50000 pts.
3) The third one is near a phone, again, and near the fishbowl too. When you can reach the upper-right corner of the screen, and 2 umbrellas are floating above you, THAT is the right phone. There is also an extra bonus somewhere near that. You should use the short boy or the little girl to reach the secret bonus - it's at the end of the "small corridor" where the other 2 guys (the tall one and the fat one) can't enter. To get it you should hit the [?] when the thousands digit is 2. This should be worth 100000 pts.
4) If you miss a bonus, the thousands counter for the next bonus is modified accordingly. In other words, the thousands digit of your score must always be equal to the number of times you have previously gotten the secret bonus. Thus the tips above are correct only if you are getting every secret bonus without missing any - otherwise, deduct the number you've missed from the thousandth digit needed. Clear as mud? ;)
5) The 'ALL GOLD' bonus. Very simple to explain, but hard to do : When you break a bowl, the item you find in it is the same as the previous bowl, if you don't use your hammer after you hit the first and before the second. If you do, instead, the item "shifts", and you find the "next" in the order. If you go on hammering, the "rotation" can bring the first item back again. The first level has 4 items, so if you 'shoot' 0/4/8/12/16... times after breaking the first bowl, you find the same item in the second one. This is true unless you already 'finished' an item, otherwise you should "shoot" 0/3/6/9/12... times to find the item twice.
* Get Espers Sooner : Normally you get Makoto in scene 3 and Genzoh in scene 5, but you can get the espers sooner.
1) Get the 'All Gold' bonus in scene 1 and you'll find Makoto in scene 2.
2) Get Makoto in scene 2 and get the Secret Bonus in scene 3 and you'll find Genzoh in scene 3.
3) Get the 'All Gold' bonus in scene 3 and you'll find Genzoh in scene 4 (if you have not gotten him in scene 3).
- STAFF -
Hardware planned by : 'Lovely' Yohsuke
Software created by : 'Ultra Man' Naoki, 'Lonely' Kazuhiro
Character designed by : 'Italiano' Taeko, 'Donchi' Naoko
Music composed by : Cheabow
$end
$info=psyforce,psyforcj,
$bio
Psychic Force (c) 1995 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito FX-1A hardware.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Psychic Force Original Soundtracks - ZTTL-0001) on 11/10/1996.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Keith : Before the character selection screen, press and hold : Down + Guard + Weak Attack + Strong Attack + Start.
Psycho Soldier was the first-ever video game featuring a vocal soundtrack. The Japanese lyrics for the Psycho Soldier theme is also used as the Psycho Soldier team's team music in KOF94 and 96, as well as Athena's theme music in KOF 97 and 02.
Psycho Soldier's Soundtrack was released as a bonus with the purchase of Nintendo Famicom's Athena. It also included a vocal version of the ending theme.
The main character, Athena, appears in The King of Fighters series.
Kensu, wearing a different outfit, appears in The King of Fighters series as 'Sie Kensou'. Kensu, as he appears here in Psycho Soldier, appears as a striker character in "The King of Fighters 2000" as 'Psycho Soldier Kensou'.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese and US versions have song lyrics in Japanese and English respectively.
Here is the lyrics for the Japanese version :
Psycho Ball ga hikari hanachi -
Athena no sugata terashi dasu no -
Psycho Soldier yami o saite -
Athena wa yume o suki dasu no.
Psycho Power o kokoro ni himete -
Hateshinai michi o hashiru -
Ima wa mo aozora mienai kedo...
Fire! Fire! Psycho Soldier! (x2)
Psycho Soldier ga yami o saite -
Athena wa yume o suki dasu no -
Psycho Beam no kagayaki nokoshi -
Athena wa mirai o motome tabidatsu.
Honoo no yoni moeru hitomi -
Kibo no kakaera o mitsume -
Ima wa moda namida misenai wa!
Fire! Fire! Psycho Soldier! (x2)
Psycho Beam no kagayaki nokoshi -
Athena wa mirai o motome tabidatsu.
Dare hitori shiranai ashita -
Hino tori no sugata karite -
Honoo no yoni moero hitomi -
Kibo no kakarea o mitsume -
Psycho Power o kokoro ni himete -
Hateshinai michi o hashiru -
(repeats)
Here's the english version :
Athena's name is magic -
mystery is what you see -
her crystal is the answer -
fighting fair -
to keep us free -
she's just a little girl with power inside -
burning bright -
you'd better hide if you are bad -
she'll get you -
she'll read your mind and find if -
you believe in right or wrong -
fire, fire psycho soldier.
- SERIES -
1. Athena (1986)
2. Psycho Soldier (1987)
- STAFF -
Kaori.S, Hamashin, Kooyan, John. Guso, Gon, Dachi, Kikuhen, R. Aran, Hachisuka, G. Iwasaru
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
$end
$info=oscar,oscarj,oscarj1,oscarj0,
$bio
Psycho-Nics Oscar (c) 08/1987 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Game programmers used a Millennium 95085 Microsystem Emulator to program this game.
This game was the main inspiration for Turrican (one of the greatest games ever) according to Manfred Trenz ,the original programmer.
Alfa released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Data East Game Music - 28XA-205) on 10/05/1988.
Puchi Carat - Gemstone Ohkoku no Sekai (c) 10/1997 Taito.
Game ID : E46
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Small Karat - Gemstone Kingdom World'.
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Choose 3rd Costume : Press A button and Start at the same time when selecting your character.
* Play As Patoraco : After inserting a coin, when C-Mond is teaching how to play, press A(x3) and Start. She will be available between Garnet and Shyst.
- STAFF -
Producer : Atsuchi Taniguchi
Director : Takahiro Fujito
Game designers : Atsuchi Taniguchi, Takahiro Fujito, Chiho Maeda, Ken Ninomiya, Mari Fukusaki, Yoko Kaneko, Kazuhiro Fujimoto, Nabuhiro Hosomi, Yasuhisa Watanabe (Zuntata)
Character graphics : Chino Maeda, Ken Ninomiya, Mari Fukusaki, Yoko Kaneko, Kazuhiro Fujimoto, Nobuhiro Hosomi
A sensational maze game! The player must guide the Pac-Man about the maze, scoring points by munching up the dots in his path. Four ghost monsters chase after the Pac-Man trying to capture and deflate him.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Pac-Man".
A Bootleg of this game is called "Ghostmuncher".
Some hacks are known as "New Puck X", "Newpuc2" and "Joyman".
Puckman was first introduced to the Japaneses arcades market at the midle of 1980. The voracious little critter caught the hearts and imaginations of the public like no other game and is the hallmark of the golden age of video games.
Puckman was conceived at lunchtime... literally. The designer, who was 26 at the time, was very hungry and ordered a whole pizza for himself. He took one slice and Puckman was born. The game took 1 1/2 years to complete and had five people on its team. Puckman is the greatest selling arcade game of all time and is arguably the most well-known video character. It had its own cartoon, lunch box, board game and hundreds of other products. Puckman was also the first game to have a 'character' and changed the face of video games forever. Puckman was the first video game to be as equally popular to women as it was with men.
After the 255th level, Puckman locks up. This lockup does not occur if, at the end of level 254, the number '255' appears at any point within your score.
The alien spaceship "Galaxian" makes an appearance as a bonus item in the later levels.
Note : there are 240 dots per board.
Note 2 : excluding bootlegs there are 23 different name/nickname combinations for the ghosts in Pacman (24 including 'Sue' from Ms. Pac-Man).
- SERIES -
1. Puckman (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Toru Iwantani
Programmed by : Hideyuki Mokajima
Music & Sound by : Toshio Kai
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$info=puckpkmn,
$bio
Puckman Pockimon (c) 2000 Genie.
A "Pac-man" style game with Pac-Man and Pocket Monster (Pok'n) characters. Player 1 controls Puckman and Player 2 controls Pikachu's head. Trying to catch you are the Ghost Monsters from the Pac-man games along with some Pocket Monsters. Get the 'power fruit' and you can eat them instead. When you complete a level, you are shown a digitized photograph of an Asian woman for some reason.
- TRIVIA -
The game's creators probably did not get permission from Namco or Nintendo to use the characters, since there are no copyright notices indicating otherwise. While 'Pockimon' is a misspelling of 'Pokemon', "Puckman" is "Pac-Man"'s original name in Japan.
Most of the sound effects and music were taken from "Ms. Pac-Man".
$end
$info=pulirula,pulirulj,
$bio
PuLiRuLa (c) 11/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C98
Figth with your wandstick and save your country in this nice and fun Horizontal beat'em up.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (PuLiRuLa - PCCB-00091) on 17/07/1992.
Character Designers : Zak Munn, Masami Kikuchi, Mutter Tomy, E. Bang De Boo. M
Model : E. Saton Go 2
$end
$info=pulsar,
$bio
Pulsar (c) 01/1981 Sega.
Game ID : 790-805
A one or two player game in wich players maneuver their tank through a maze in an effort to secure keys neccessary to unlock the gate to the next round.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Clague, Mike Hendricks
$end
$info=pulstar,
$bio
Pulstar (c) 08/1995 Aicom.
Game ID : 0089
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pulstar was one of the first games on the NEO-GEO to use state-of-the-art SGI rendered graphics like those found in Nintendo Super Famicom's "Donkey Kong Country".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Pulstar - PCCB-00192) on 21/10/1995.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Stage Select : Hold down A+B+C+D on both sides, then highlight a stage and let the timer activate the stage.
Stage 1 becomes Stage 5.
Stage 2 becomes Stage 6.
Stage 3 becomes Stage 7.
Stage 4 becomes the final Stage.
- STAFF -
Nenko, M. Yoshida, T. Nagakubo, Naomi, Daikiti, K. Katoku, K. Urahama, K. Okabe, Toshio. I, Yamadasan, Shion, F. Ryuze
Music composed by : Harumi Fujita, Yasuaki Fujita
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=punchout,
$bio
Punch-Out!! (c) 02/1984 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. appear as spectators in the crowd - on both sides of the ring.
A Game & Watch version was also released the same year under the title 'Boxing'. It was renamed to 'Punch-Out!!' for it's special 1988 U.S. release.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Here's the system for getting by everyone in one round of Punch Out (Warning : This system works on 9 out of ten Punch Out machines)...
1) Glass Joe : So easy that you'd have to be trying not to win. But to be 100% sure... Keep guard up till his eyes glow for a big punch, dodge, and hammer him with rights and lefts to the face. Repeat till down.
2) Piston Hurricane : Concentrate blows, especially lefts, to the abdomen. When he backs up and charges in, hit him with a blow to the stomach as soon as he charges into you, he'll go down for the count after the 2nd or third time.
3) Bald Bull : Fairly simple : Right, dodge, left left. Right, dodge left left. Look out for his upper cuts though (get out of the way! duh) and upon his bull-charge you have two options. A hit to the stomach when he is right under you puts him down for the count, but if your reflexes aren't optimum, you are better off at dodging and continuing the fight. Right to the face (or 2 lefts), dodge, right. NO BODY BLOWS TO BALD BULL except on the bull charge.
4) Kid Quick : Soooo easy : Right, dodge, right right dodge right right dodge right right dodge right right dodge right right. (these all being blows to the head). VERY EASY as long as you don't lose your rhythm. If ya do get messed up you can usually recover with a a dodge and starting again. No blows to the stomach. This is basically what you'll be doing against Mr. Sandman.
5) Pizza Pasta : Basically you're waiting for him to screw up. Use the kid quick system till he backs off (with the Come on! Come on!) and DODGE his hook. Then pummel him with rights and lefts to the head( ONLY the head), and he won't be fighting back. Repeat till he's dead. If he pins you up against the ropes with shots to the stomach at some point, just get your guard down there and sneak in some lefts and you should break free.
6) Mr. Sandman, the champion : Kid Quick system exactly. Every now and then however he fires a very quick left or right to the head. When he hits you with one, dodge the opposite way of the hit quickly or you'll be going down.
- SERIES -
1. Punch-Out!! (1984)
2. Super Punch-Out!! (1984)
$end
$info=punisher,punishru,punishrj,
$bio
The Punisher (c) 04/1993 Capcom.
The Punisher teams up with Nick Fury to rid the city of Kingpin. Lots of devastating weapons and moves to unleash on your opponents.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Based on the Marvel Comics series.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Special Ending : Finish the game without having to continue to see a different credit sequence (badguy parade).
- STAFF -
Game designers : Akiman, Maeda, Buchi, Jun Keiba, Ohn
Program designers : K. Nakai, T. Ueno, Y. Kawabata, Mitsu, Y. Mikami (ZZR)
Character designers : Eripyon.N, Matsunaga, Mayo Seriya, Daniel, Vlad.T, Inukichi, Minobeyan, Yokota Yokozo, Koizumi, Iwai, Go, T. Tathivana, Mikiman, Marilyn Higuchi, Harusan
Street basketball game two on two with punks and punchs!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.3 - KICA-7502) on 05/05/1991.
$end
$info=prikura,
$bio
Purikura Daisakusen (c) 1996 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Princess Clara's Big Operation'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=pururun,
$bio
PuRuRun (c) 10/1995 Metro / Banpresto
- TRIVIA -
Pururun is Japanese onomatopoiea for a jiggling sound.
$end
$info=pushman,pushmans,
$bio
Pushman (c) 1990 Comad.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to American Sammy (12/1991).
$end
$info=puyopuyo,puyopuya,puyopuyb,
$bio
Puyo Puyo (c) 10/1992 Sega / Compile.
- TRIVIA -
Puyo Puyo is Japanese onomatopoiea for the sound that a rather plump person might make.
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
Puyo Puyo was originally released by Compile in 1991 for the MSX2 under the name Puyo Puyo. It was soon followed by a version for the Nintendo Famicom Disk Drive called 'Puyo Puyo Disk Drive' (featured characters from the 1989 RPG Madou Monogatari, also made by Compile). Puyo Puyo only really became popular when it was released as an arcade game in 1992. This was the first version that included a one player story mode, in which the human player plays against computer opponents of increasing difficulty. This feature was an immediate success because it allowed players to play by themselves. Future versions of Puyo Puyo for home systems also included this feature (see 'Ports' section for more info).
- SERIES -
1. Puyo Puyo (1992)
2. Puyo Puyo 2 (1994)
3. Super Nazo Puyo - Ruruu no Ruu (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Super Nazo Puyo Tsuu - Ruruu no Tetsuwan Hanjouki (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Puyo Puyo Sun (1996)
6. Puyo Puyo Da! (1999)
7. Puyo Puyo 4 - Puyo Puyo Party (1999, Sega Dreamcast)
8. Puyo Pop (1999, SNK Neo-Geo Pocket)
9. Minna de Puyo Puyo (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Famicom (1993)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993, "Super Puyo Puyo")
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1994)
* Others :
Mobile phones (2001)
$end
$info=puyopuy2,
$bio
Puyo Puyo 2 (c) 1994 Compile.
- TRIVIA -
The title screen says 'Puyo Puyo Tsu' : 'Tsu' is a pun, it has no meaning here but it's pronounced like 'Two'.
Licensed to Sega for manufacture, this game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Puyo Puyo (1992)
2. Puyo Puyo 2 (1994)
3. Super Nazo Puyo - Ruruu no Ruu (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Super Nazo Puyo Tsuu - Ruruu no Tetsuwan Hanjouki (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Puyo Puyo Sun (1996)
6. Puyo Puyo Da! (1999)
7. Puyo Puyo 4 - Puyo Puyo Party (1999, Sega Dreamcast)
8. Puyo Pop (1999, SNK Neo-Geo Pocket)
9. Minna de Puyo Puyo (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
Sega Game Gear (1994)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995, "Super Puyo Puyo 2")
$end
$info=puyosun,
$bio
Puyo Puyo Sun (c) 1996 Compile.
- TRIVIA -
'Sun' is a pun for 'San'. It's the third puyo puyo at the arcade and 'San' stands for 'Three' in Japanese.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Puyo Puyo (1992)
2. Puyo Puyo 2 (1994)
3. Super Nazo Puyo - Ruruu no Ruu (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Super Nazo Puyo Tsuu - Ruruu no Tetsuwan Hanjouki (1996, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. Puyo Puyo Sun (1996)
6. Puyo Puyo Da! (1999)
7. Puyo Puyo 4 - Puyo Puyo Party (1999, Sega Dreamcast)
8. Puyo Pop (1999, SNK Neo-Geo Pocket)
9. Minna de Puyo Puyo (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=puzzloop,puzloopj,puzloopu,
$bio
Puzz Loop (c) 1998 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Puzz Loop (1998)
2. Puzz Loop 2 (2001)
- STAFF -
Graphic designers : M-Nuts, Amamoto, SABATO
Programmers : Yoshimura, Akaishi
Sound : Maruyama, M-Nuts, A.S
Game designer : SABATO
- PORTS -
*Consoles :
Ballistic (2000, Sony PlayStation)
$end
$info=pbobble,pbobblen,pbobblna,
$bio
Puzzle Bobble (c) 06/1994 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Bust-A-Move".
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware but it was re-released six month later (12/1994) on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware (Taito's first game on this hardware, Game ID : 0083).
Zuntata records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Puzzle Bobble Variety - ZTTL-0009) on 28/03/1997.
- SERIES -
1. Puzzle Bobble (1994)
2. Puzzle Bobble 2 (1995)
3. Puzzle Bobble 2X (1995)
4. Puzzle Bobble 3 (1996)
5. Puzzle Bobble 4 (1997)
6. Super Puzzle Bobble (1999)
7. Super Puzzle Bobble 2 (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
8. Super Puzzle Bobble All-Stars (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Seiichi Nakakuki
Programmer & Game designer : Tkhc.02
Programmer & System designer : Tmr
Programmer & Play designer : Nob
Character & Game designer : Kazuhiro Kinoshita
Character designers : Komai Ryota, Kamiya Miwa
Music composed by: Kazuko Umino, Yasuko Yamada
Sound effects : Hideki Takahagi
Sound soft : Naoto Yagishita
Sound producer : Hiroshige Tonomura
Designers : Hiroyasu Nagai (Super Star Nagai), T. Yoshiba, M. Osaka, Nobuaki Kuroki, Y. Onogi
Supervisers : Masaki Yagi, T. Saito, G Rox, H. Kato, K. Tajima
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
3DO (1995)
Sega Game Gear (1995, "Bust-A-Move")
Bandai WonderSwan (1999)
SNK Neo-Geo Pocket
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Puzzle Bobble 2 (c) 07/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E10
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Bust-A-Move Again".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware but it was re-released (licensed to SNK) on the SNK Neo-geo MVS hardware in 1999 (Game ID : 0248). This MVS version is a port from the 1995 version and is the first (and maybe the only at this time) port from 'coin-op to coin-op'!
Zuntata records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Puzzle Bobble Variety - ZTTL-0009) on 28/03/1997.
- SERIES -
1. Puzzle Bobble (1994)
2. Puzzle Bobble 2 (1995)
3. Puzzle Bobble 2X (1995)
4. Puzzle Bobble 3 (1996)
5. Puzzle Bobble 4 (1997)
6. Super Puzzle Bobble (1999)
7. Super Puzzle Bobble 2 (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
8. Super Puzzle Bobble All-Stars (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
Designers : Kumi Mizobe, T. Yoshiba, M. Osaka, Y. Mori
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996)
Nintendo 64 in (1998, "Bust-A-Move 2")
SNK Neo-Geo MVS (1999)
* Computers :
PC [MS-DOS] (1997)
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Puzzle Bobble 2X (c) 11/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E10
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- UPDATES -
This game is an expanded version of Puzzle Bobble 2 :
* Either or none of them can be chosen from the menu in the test section.
* It has a Christmas and a Happy New Year intro.
* It has the extra mode built-in.
- SERIES -
1. Puzzle Bobble (1994)
2. Puzzle Bobble 2 (1995)
3. Puzzle Bobble 2X (1995)
4. Puzzle Bobble 3 (1996)
5. Puzzle Bobble 4 (1997)
6. Super Puzzle Bobble (1999)
7. Super Puzzle Bobble 2 (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
8. Super Puzzle Bobble All-Stars (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
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Puzzle Bobble 3 (c) 09/1996 Taito.
Game ID : E29
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
One of the playable characters is an enemy character from "Sonic Blast Man 2 - Real Puncher".
Another of the characters is a homage to Capcom's Ryu, complete with Shouryuken and Hadoken motions when he gets good combos. In his winpose (where he turns his back to the player), he has the Taito logo on his back.
- SERIES -
1. Puzzle Bobble (1994)
2. Puzzle Bobble 2 (1995)
3. Puzzle Bobble 2X (1995)
4. Puzzle Bobble 3 (1996)
5. Puzzle Bobble 4 (1997)
6. Super Puzzle Bobble (1999)
7. Super Puzzle Bobble 2 (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
8. Super Puzzle Bobble All-Stars (2003, Nintendo Game Cube)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Seiichi Nakakuki, T. Saito
Programmers : Nak (Njk Techno), Maru (Njk Techno)
Character designers : Takao Yoshiba, Midori, Mari, Chino Maeda, M. Ishizuka
Two youngsters, Pyros and Erika, unexpectedly strayed into a wonderland called Wardner's Forest. Upon entering the magical forest, the young girl was changed into a crystal ball by an evil warlock called 'Wardner', the ruler of the forest, and brought to a secret place deep inside the woods. The brave young Pyros armed with only a magic flame as a weapon sets out to rescue his female companion from the clutches of the evil Wardner and bring her safely home. Join him in his adventurous search through the magical forest to save his friend and to break Wardner's spell over the enchanted forest and all the inhabitans.
Use the 8-way joystick to move away from the enemies and destroy them with your magic flame thrower (left button) or quickly jump (right button) away from their brutal attacks.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known outside US as "Wardner" and in Japan as "Wardner no Mori".
Toaplan released a limited-edition soundtrack record for this game (Tatsujin : Toaplan Game Music Scene One - H24X-10005) on 25/06/1989.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Ree Ohta
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Pythagoras no Nazo - Riddle of Pythagoras (c) 1986 Sega / Nasco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System E hardware.
- STAFF -
Original story by : Teruo Ohhira
Produced by Exa Planning.
Producer : Mr. Large Coin
Game designers : Hiroshi Ohta, Tokuhiro Takemori
Development adviser : Kenji Nakajima
Character designers : Buta-Kun, Tomoko Sugoh, Tetsushi Nakamura, Keisuke Abe
System supervisor : Akimichi Oda
Sound composers : Jiroh Itaya, Victory Ozawa
Programmers : Mamoru Shiratani, Yuuki <3 Miku
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Q*Bert (c) 10/1982 Gottlieb.
Game ID : GV-103
Q*bert is an energetic little guy, with a big nose, who hops up and down cubicle pyramids in a magical world. When Q*bert hops on a cube, its top changes color, so Q*bert invented a little game : he loves to go from pyramid to pyramid, changing all the cube tops in each pyramid to another color. But nothing comes easily, even in Q'bert's world. Q*bert's enemies, Sam and Coily, do their best to thwart Q*bert in his colorful game. Sometimes they make Q*bert mad enough to say, '!#?'. It takes quick thinking and a quick wrist to help Q*bert change all of the cube tops to the desired color when you succeed, YOU are the Supreme Noser!
Controlled with a 4-way joystick.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Konami for Japanese distribution (02/1983).
Inspired by artwork by M.C. Escher who was an artist that Jeff admired. Ron Waxman came up with the idea of Q*Bert changing the color of the cubes. Q*Bert's name originated by the combination of 'Cube' and 'Hubert', but the 'Cube-Bert' was changed to 'Q-Bert' to make it more unique. The concept game was called 'Snots and Boogers' and then '!#?!' (which many of the programmers and Gottlieb VPs said would be impossible to get anyone to say) before the final version was called just 'Q*Bert'. Slick and Sam were a play on the phrase 'spick and span' with Sam being named after co-worker Sam Russo. Rick Tighe came up with the idea of adding the pinball hardware which generated the very mechanical KA-CHUNK when Q*Bert falls off the pyramid.
Approximately 30,000 units were produced by Gottlieb.
A slightly different version known as 'Mello Yello' was programmed for promotion of the Mellow-Yellow softdrink, but it was never released to the market.
In addition to being a hit as a game, Q*Bert provided a marketing bonanza with a host of toys, games, and other products bearing the heros likeness. There was even a Q*Bert cartoon. Saturday Su-percade was a CBS cartoon series which featured a number of different segments starring various video game characters. In addition to the characters from the game, the Q*Bert segment featured Q*Tee (Q*bert's girlfriend), Q*Bit (his little brother), and others. The popularity was such that Gottlieb assigned pinball designer John Trudeau (Creature From the Black Lagoon, Congo) to devise a Q*Bert pinball. It was called Q*Bert's Quest and Trudeau created an innovative design pattern that should have sparked just about any arcade goers to try it. Remarkably, it was a miserable flop. Released in March 1983, a paltry 884 machines dribbled out of the plant and further convinced management that pinball was indeed experiencing desperate times.
A Q*Bert unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Koyaanisqatsi - Life out of Balance'.
Parker Brothers released a boardgame based on this videogame (same name) in 1983 : Object of the game is to be one of the 'NOSER ELITE' by collecting more pegs than you opponent. First your Q*bert is moving around the pyramid trying to get as many pegs as you can... Your opponent controls the 'nasty' characters that want to stop you.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : A big part of the game is waiting to see where creatures are going to jump. You need to make sure you always time a jump at the same time the creatures jump to you can always have a clear path to a new square.
- SERIES -
1. Q*Bert (1982)
2. Q*Bert's Qubes (1984)
3. Q*Bert 3 (Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Jeff Lee
Programmed by : Warren Davis
Cabinet graphics by : Terry Doerzaph
Audio by : David Thiel
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1982)
Colecovision (1983)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sony PlayStation (1999)
G7000 Videopac
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Commodore C64 ("Hexpert")
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1983) released by Parker Brothers : Excellent conversion!
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Q*Bert's Qubes (c) 07/1984 Mylstar Electronics.
Game ID : GV-119
- TRIVIA -
This game was the first to have used both Mylstar and Gottlieb (Gottlieb was renamed Mylstar not too soon after the game was released, Warren Davis also joked that Mylstar is Rat Slime spelled backwards) on two different versions of the marquee).
- SERIES -
1. Q*Bert (1982)
2. Q*Bert's Qubes (1984)
3. Q*Bert 3 (Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Neil Burnstein
Graphics by : Jeff Lee
Audio by : David Thiel
Cabinet graphics by : Terry Doerzaph
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600
Colecovision
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
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Qix (c) 10/1981 Taito.
Game ID : LK
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The author named the game 'QIX' because his car registration/number plate at the time was : 'JUS4QIX'.
Qix is the first 'drawing game', a truly original game. Also the first totally Taito American game, Qix initially did big numbers, but quickly died when players discovered the machine was 'unbeatable'. Having a googolplex of possible combinations, there was no singular pattern to the game and players lost interest.
Note : pronounced 'KICKS' and not 'QUIX'. :)
A Qix unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks' and in the 1984 movie 'The Karate Kid'.
- SERIES -
1. Qix (1981)
2. Super Qix (1987)
3. Twin Qix (1995)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Randy Pfeiffer, Sandy Pfeiffer
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 5200 (1982)
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
Atari Lynx (1991)
* Computers :
Tandy (1984, "Quix")
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Apple II (1989)
PC-Compatible [MS-DOS] (1989)
* Others :
Nokia N-Gage (2004, "Taito Memories")
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Qix II - Tournament (c) 1982 Taito.
- UPDATES -
Qix II is an enhancement version of the original "Qix" :
* It supports a different color scheme than the original.
* There is a bonus feature that awards a free game if 90 percent or more of the screen is enclosed.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Randy Pfeiffer, Sandy Pfeiffer
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Quadro Quiz II (c) 1985 Status Games.
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$info=quantum,quantum1,quantump,
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Quantum (c) 12/1982 Atari.
Game ID : 136016
Controlled with a trackball.
- TRIVIA -
Quantum was the first Atari game to allow a player to try the game without inserting a coin. During the attract mode, the game allowed the player to move the comet to try to capture a particle. During this mode, the messages 'TRY CAPTURING THIS ATOM' and 'MOVE THE TRACKBALL'.
Quantum was also the first game to allow player to 'draw' his name with the trackball when he gets the high score.
Quantum was designed by General Computer for Atari as part of a lawsuit settlement for a "Missile Command" speedup kit to which they affixed their copyright.
Approximately 500 units were produced.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Trick : Once you capture a particle (or anything), you should keep circling it. You can keep capturing it over and over until you get tired. For 4x the score, you can apply this trick to two particles at once. Obviously this trick is easier to do on the very early levels.
* Hint : White particles always move vertically, while colored particles always move diagonally. Knowing this may make capturing them easier.
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Quarterback (c) 07/1987 Leland.
- SERIES -
1. Quarterback (1987)
2. John Elway's Team Quarterback (1988)
3. All American Football (1989)
- STAFF -
Direction : John Rowe, Medo Moreno
Software : Phil Sorger, Bob Skinner, John Morgan, Steve Hostetler, Keith Gabryelski, Mike Enright
Graphics : Kevin Lydy
Sounds : David Cartt, Mike Marsh
Music : Sam Powell
Hardware : Eric Henderson, Dennis Sable, Dave Scott
Technical advisor : Patrick Curran
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Quartet (c) 04/1986 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a Sega Pre-System 16 hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack for this game (Sega Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-108) on 25/02/1987.
- UPDATES -
Quartet 2 is not a sequel, it's an update :
* You can change characters on the fly during the game when you continue, while in the original Quartet, the characters were affixed to the specific color joystick areas.
* You can have just two players at the same time instead of four.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Katsuhiro Hayashi (Funkey K.H)
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.2 - KICA-1016) on 21/08/1990.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1990)
MSX2
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Quasar (c) 1980 Zaccaria.
- TRIVIA -
Quasar is the first original game created by Zaccaria.
Zaccaria went bankrupt in 1988. The three brothers Marino, Franco and Natale Zaccaria (hence the symbol of the manufacturer, three Z with the initial of the name of the brothers on each Z) went in San Marino republic and founded Tecnoplay, a distributor of Sega arcade games in Italy among others.
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Quester (c) 09/1987 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Quester represents the Namco response to Taito's "Arkanoid".
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.4 - VDR-5282) on 08/03/1989.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Shinji Noguchi
Field designers : Toru Iwatani, Shinji Noguchi, Yukihiko Yagi
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Based on the Neo-Geo fighting game series. The six playable characters are split two each from SNK's three fighting franchises (at the time). They are :
"Art of Fighting" : Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia
"Fatal Fury" : Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui
"Samurai Showdown" : Haohmaru and Nakoruru
Of these six, Mai is the only one not to appear in the first game of their respective series (Mai debuted in "Fatal Fury 2"). Other characters from these three series appear as the people asking the questions or otherwise standing in the way. The exception is Yuri Sakazaki, of course, as the entire premise of this game is the six of them having to save her.
Quiz Meintantei Neo & Geo - Quiz Daisousa Sen Part 2 (c) 03/1992 SNK.
Game ID : 0042
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Quiz Main Detective Work Neo & Geo - Quiz Great Investigation Track Part 2'.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Quiz Daisousa Sen - The Last Count Down (1991)
2. Quiz Meintantei Neo & Geo - Quiz Daisousa Sen Part 2 (1992)
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Quiz Mekurumeku Story (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 24 hardware.
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Quiz Nanairo Dreams - Nijiirochou no Kiseki (c) 08/1996 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 19
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Quiz Seven Color Dreams - Miracle of Rainbow Color Village'.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
One of Quiz Nanairo Dreams' very pretty girls (Saki) appears as an assist character in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Quiz Nanairo Dreams Nijiirochou no Kiseki, Super Puzzle Fighter II X - VICL-40210) on 22/01/1997.
Originally designed to have a touch-screen interface, this prototype was never released.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Mark Cerny
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R-Shark (c) 1995 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
This game was released only in Korea.
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R-Type (c) 07/1987 Irem.
The Bydo, an evil alien empire is trying to take over our planet Earth! It's up to you as a skilled pilot to venture into their dimension to stop the assault before its too late in this classic shooter. Features excellent graphics with tons of detail, awesome music and a high level of difficulty that will indeed appeal to true shooter fans!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo for US manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Irem M-72 system hardware.
The first boss, as well as some of the stages, seem inspired by the artistic works of H. R. Giger (of 'Aliens' fame). He makes a brief cameo in the TV sets in "Undercover Cops".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type : Irem Game Music - 28XA-199) on 25/01/1988.
- UPDATES -
At the title screen, the prototype version says 'Play and enjoy the game' instead of 'Blast off and strike the evil Bydo empire!', as it does in the final version.
- SERIES -
1. R-Type (1987)
2. R-Type II (1989)
3. R-Type Leo (1992)
4. R-Type III - The 3rd Lightning (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. R-Type Delta (Sony PlayStation)
6. R-Type Final (Sony PlayStation 2)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1988)
Sega Master System (1988)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
Nintendo Game Boy Color ("R-type DX")
Sony PlayStation (1998, "R-Types")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Commodore C64 (1988)
MSX (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Sharp X68000 (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
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R-Type II (c) 12/1989 Irem.
As expected, the Bydo empire returns and they thirst for revenge! You must face almost impossible odds in order to save yourself and planet Earth in this sequel to the arcade classic. Features even more detailed graphics than its predecessor, nice soundtrack and an 'obscene' difficulty level that will give nightmares to skilled shooter fans. Solid reflexes, a good memory and tons of patience are a must in this game. Good luck!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-82 system hardware. The Japanese version has M-84 written on the board.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type II : G.S.M. Irem 2 - PCCB-00017) on 21/01/1990.
- SERIES -
1. R-Type (1987)
2. R-Type II (1989)
3. R-Type Leo (1992)
4. R-Type III - The 3rd Lightning (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. R-Type Delta (Sony PlayStation)
6. R-Type Final (Sony PlayStation 2)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991, "Super R-Type") : Has much better (upgraded) sound and graphics and some level design changes.
Sony PlayStation (1998, "R-Types")
Nintendo Game Boy
Nintendo Game Boy Color ("R-type DX")
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
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R-Type Leo (c) 12/1992 Irem.
In the third and final arcade release of this classic series, the Bydo will engage in a full scale assault against other planets. You must use an all-new spacecraft and new weapon systems in order to blast them away for the last time. Features awesome graphics and music, gameplay more geared toward reflexes instead of deep memorization (take that "R-type II"!) and an awesome challenge in this game that is easilly the best in the series. Don't miss it! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-92 system hardware.
R-Type Leo was developed by Irem's internal group 'Nanao' (authors of te famous "Meikyuu Jima"); the original authors of R-Type's series went to 'Aicom' (bought by SNK) to develope "Pulstar".
- SERIES -
1. R-Type (1987)
2. R-Type II (1989)
3. R-Type Leo (1992)
4. R-Type III - The 3rd Lightning (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. R-Type Delta (Sony PlayStation)
6. R-Type Final (Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Game planners : Hirogon, Akikaze
Programmers : Denden, Yuki, Drunker, Shaka
Graphics designers : Sakotan, U.W.F., Maccoy, Kimi, Hidarin, Kakapo, Yassy
Sound : Hiroshi, Aiai
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R2D Tank (c) 1980 Sigma Enterprises.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Emerson Arcadia (1982)
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Rabbit (c) 1997 Electronic Arts.
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$info=rpunch,
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Rabbit Punch (c) 1987 V-System.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Bally / Midway / Sente for US distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Rabio Lepus".
The main character appears as a secret character in "Aero Fighters 3".
- UPDATES -
Cut scenes from the original Rabio Lepus were eliminated in Rabbit Punch. These include a picture appearing when the spaceship flies out of the castle at the start, pictures when the two bunny girls and Rabbit King are rescued and scenes at the ending.
- SERIES -
1. Rabio Punch (1987)
2. Rabio Lepus Special (1990, NEC PC Engine)
- STAFF -
Main programmer : T. Honda
Sound, music : K. Okuda, E. Murakami, Y. Ishida
Designer : Shin Nakamura
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Rabio Lepus (c) 1987 V-System.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Rabbit Punch".
The main character appears as a secret character in "Aero Fighters 3".
- UPDATES -
Cut scenes from the original Rabio Lepus were eliminated in "Rabbit Punch". These include a picture appearing when the spaceship flies out of the castle at the start, pictures when the two bunny girls and Rabbit King are rescued and scenes at the ending.
There is a warning in the attract mode : 'Be Carefull though, many of the stunts and manuevers in this game would be dangerous or fatal if tried in a real car!!!!!!!'
Note : There were 19 officially released versions, counting 11 cockpit and 8 compact versions, including various British and German versions.
- UPDATES -
On the british and Japanese versions, you are in a right-hand drive car.
* Cockpit versions :
Revision 1 :
* World and British releases.
Revision 2 :
* World and German releases.
* Software version : 2.1.
Revision 3 :
* World release.
* Software version : 2.2.
Revision 4 :
* World, British and German releases.
* Software version : 2.3.
Revision 5 :
* World, British and German releases.
* Software version : 2.4.
* Compact versions :
Revision 1 :
* World release.
* Software version : 1.6.
Revision 2 :
* World release.
* Software version : 1.7.
Revision 4 :
* World, British and German release.
* Software version : 1.8.
Revision 5 :
* World, British and German release.
* Software version : 1.9.
- SERIES -
1. Hard Drivin' (1988)
2. Race Drivin' (1990)
3. Hard Drivin' Airborne (1993)
- STAFF -
* Main :
Project leader, game designer, sound system, mech designer, force shifter, analog HW : Rick Moncrief
Techician, mech, designer, sound recording, dashboard shift, game designer : Erik Durfey
Software designer, game designer, car model, force feedback steering, SW tools : Max Behensky
Hardware designer, self test, instant replay, integer 3D algorithms, game designer : Jed Margolin
Game programming, display software, championship lap, game designer : Stephanie Mott
* Others :
Cabinet designers : Mike Jang, Ken Hata
Graphic designers : Sam Comstock, Kris Moser, Deborah Short, Will Noble
Display math software : Jim Morris
ADDN'L programmers : Gary Stark, Mike Albaugh, Ed Rotberg
ADDN'L hardware : Don Paauw
Marketing : Linda Benzler, Mary Fujihara
Sales : Shane Breaks
Mechanical designers : Jacques Acknin, Milt Loper
Yellow/Flame concept : Mark Hoendervoogt, Howard Owen
Test drivers : Doug Milliken, Dave Shepperd
Music : Don Diekneite
Management : Rich Moore, Dan Van Elderen, Lyle Rains, Bob Stewart, Dennis Wood, Hide Nakajima
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
Sega Mega Drive (1993)
Sega Saturn (1995)
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1991)
$end
$info=racinfrc,
$bio
Racin' Force (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX250
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
$end
$info=racingb,
$bio
Racing Beat (c) 1991 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito Z hardware.
$end
$info=rackemup,
$bio
Rack 'em Up (c) 11/1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX765
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "The Hustler".
This game runs on the "Blades of Steel - The Supreme Hockey Challenge" hardware.
$end
$info=racoon,
$bio
Racoon World (c) 199? Eolith.
$end
$info=rdaction,
$bio
Rad Action (c) 07/1987 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-87003
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to World Games for US manufacture and distribution. This game is known outside US as "Ninja Kid-II".
- SERIES -
1. Ninjakun Majou no Bouken (1984)
2. Vs. Ninja Jajamaru-kun (1985)
3. Rad Action (1987)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Tsutomu Fuzisawa
Program designer : Satoru Kinjo
Character designers : Tsutomu Fizisawa, Akemi Tsunoda
Sound composer : Tsutomu Fuzisawa
Bgm creater : Mecano Associate
Data maker : Takashi Hayashi
$end
$info=radm,
$bio
Rad Mobile (c) 1990 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
Rad Mobile was Sega's first 32bit arcade game.
Sega's familiar "Sonic The Hedgehog" is shown in this game (actually, this is the first time he's shown in any game), dangling from your rear view mirror as you drive.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Formula : G.S.M. Sega 5 - PCCB-00059) on 21/04/1991.
A Rad Mobile unit appears in the 1992 movie 'Encino Man'.
- SERIES -
1. Rad Mobile (1990)
2. Rad Rally (1991)
$end
$info=radr,
$bio
Rad Rally (c) 1991 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Rad Mobile (1990)
2. Rad Rally (1991)
$end
$info=radarscp,
$bio
Radar Scope (c) 11/1980 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
This was Nintendo's first arcade game and it did not sell well (First game that Shigeru Miyamoto worked on). Of the 3000 games made, roughly 2000 were converted into "Donkey Kong". This lead to two variations of Donkey Kong cabinets : the harder to find red cabinet and the traditional blue cabinet.
- STAFF -
Graphics by : Shigeru Miyamoto
$end
$info=radarzon,radarzn1,radarznt,
$bio
Radar Zone (c) 1982 Century Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Tuni Electro Serive.
This game is also known as "Outline".
$end
$info=rsgun,
$bio
Radiant Silvergun (c) 1998 Treasure.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Radiant Silvergun (1998)
2. Ikaruga (2001)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Hitoshi Sakimoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998)
$end
$info=radrad,
$bio
Radical Radial (c) 09/1982 Nichibutsu.
$end
$info=radikalb,
$bio
Radikal Bikers (c) 1998 Gaelco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Atari Games.
The main characters use a scooter from 'Italjet', a very famous Italian manufacturer now defunct (in 2001), which is also very well known in Spain. The model used in the game is similar to the 'Dragster' model.
$end
$info=raflesia,
$bio
Rafflesia (c) 1986 Coreland / Sega.
Game ID : 834-5753
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
$end
$info=ragnagrd,
$bio
Ragnagard (c) 05/1996 Saurus / System Vision.
Game ID : 0218
Pre-rendered pixelation puts somewhat of a damper on this Japanese fantasy fighter. Eight selectable characters and three end bosses.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Shin-Oh-Ken" (translates from Japanese as 'True King Fist').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Behemoth : In character select screen, highlight Syuten-Dozi and press B, C, B, C, B(x2), C, then press A or D to select.
* Play As Eelis : In character select screen, highlight Benten and press C(x2), B(x2), C, B, C, then press A or D to select.
* Play As Lucifer : In character select screen, highlight Susano and press B, C(x3), B(x3), C, then press A or D to select.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Thunder and Lightning'.
Licensed to Fabtek for US distribution, to Liang HWA Electronics for Taiwan distribution, to I.B.L. Corporation for Korea distribution and to Wah Yan Electronics for Hong Kong distribution.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Raiden Densetsu - PCCB-00047) on 05/12/1990.
- SERIES -
1. Raiden (1990)
2. Raiden II (1993)
3. Raiden DX (1994)
4. Raiden Fighters (1996)
5. Raiden Fighters 2 - Operation Hell Dive (1997)
6. Raiden Fighters Jet (1998)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Akira Satoh
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1991, "Raiden Trad")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Raiden Trad")
Atari Jaguar (1994)
Sony PlayStation (1995, "The Raiden Project")
Atari Lynx (1997)
* Computers :
PC [MS-DOS, CD-ROM]
$end
$info=raidndx,raidndxa,raidndxb,raidndxj,
$bio
Raiden DX (c) 1993 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- SERIES -
1. Raiden (1990)
2. Raiden II (1993)
3. Raiden DX (1994)
4. Raiden Fighters (1996)
5. Raiden Fighters 2 - Operation Hell Dive (1997)
6. Raiden Fighters Jet (1998)
$end
$info=raidnfgt,
$bio
Raiden Fighters (c) 1996 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek for US distribution.
This game runs on the Seibu SPI Hardware.
During development, the game was tentatively titled 'Gun Dogs' but was later changed to its current title to take advantage of the popular Raiden name.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Slave Ship : Select any ship, if the ship is on top, hold Up and if the ship is on the bottom, hold Down. Then press Start+Fire+Bomb at the same time to unlock the Slave ship. The ship's speed depends on what ship you're using.
Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B22 (normal)
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game called "Jumping" was released in 1989.
An extra version of this game was released in 1988 (Game ID : B39, see Updates section for more info).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Ninja Warriors : G.S.M. Taito 1 - D28B0001) on 21/06/1988.
- UPDATES -
The extra version has the exact same gameplay but the stages and bosses appear in a different order.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Title Screen Cheats : These codes can be typed in at the title screen (while the Rainbow is cycling through its colours). They are given to you in the secret rooms and give you the effect of the item in that room if you use them. When you put your coin in, an item should appear in the bottom left corner depending on which cheat you used.
* Better Bonus : Make sure the second to last 2 digits of your score are the same when you reach 'goal in', this will make the chest contain a better bonus item (eg. : reach goal in with a score of xxxx11x).
- SERIES -
1. Bubble Bobble (1986)
2. Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987)
3. Final Bubble Bobble (1988, Sega Master System)
4. Parasol Stars - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1991, NEC PC-Engine)
5. Bubble Bobble Part 2 (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
6. Bubble Bobble II (1994)
7. Bubble Memories - The Story of Bubble Bobble III (1996)
Break everything on your passage and Destroy the metropoles of United States with sort of king kong, godzilla and giant were-wolf.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
Rampage contains the Midway 'Join The Action' feature, which allows a player to come into the game at any time provided that there is an open character to play and that the proper coins have been deposited.
Note : The game shares a series of 768 different levels!!!
A Rampage unit appears in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- SERIES -
1. Rampage (1986)
2. Rampage - World Tour (1997)
3. Rampage 2 - Universal Tour (1999, Nintendo 64)
4. Rampage Through Time (2000, Sony PlayStation)
- STAFF -
Concept and design : Jeff Nauman, Brian Colin
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Atari 2600 (1989)
Sega Master System (1989)
Atari Lynx (1991)
Sony PlayStation (2000, "Arcade Party Pak")
Sega Dreamcast (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Atari ST (1986)
Commodore C64 (1988)
MS-DOS (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Apple II
$end
$info=rmpgwt,rmpgwt11,
$bio
Rampage - World Tour (c) 03/1997 Midway.
Same as the first one with a big cool lifting and improvement.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Developed by 'Game Refuge' (see Staff section for more info).
In order to coincide with the 10th anniversary of "Rampage", it was decided to remake the game using the latest Midway Wolf Unit hardware and a mixture of pre rendered graphics and the stop motion animation that proved popular in "Trog". Like "Trog" however, the odd 'issue' presented itself during the programming, delaying the eventual release of the game until after the anniversary had passed. The resulting game did not prove too popular, the original code release contained major bugs and was considered highly repetitive - a modern audience wanted more. Several updated code versions were released to try to make the game more stable and various secrets were 'leaked' to the media, but it could not hide the major gameplay faults. A sequel, "Rampage - Universal Tour" was cancelled as an arcade project.
In some stage you are attacked by ed-209 from "Robocop"!
Stages trivia : There are 130 regular racks/levels in RWT. Each rack is a unique city, and the passage of time is counted in Days (1 day = 1 city). In addition, there are 14 'Transcontinental Flights'; a bonus flying rack in which players chalk up special bonuses. There are are 4 'Grudge Match' racks that pit player against player for an enormous point bonus. The final levels are on the surface of the moon, against hoardes of heavily armed Scumlab astronauts. There are 'hidden' racks as well, in such unlikely places as 'Hades' (complete with Demonic Minions) (...told you Scumlabs had underworld connections), 'Secret Government Area 69' (So thats where all those aliens keep coming from!) and the terrifying, mystical wasteland known only as 'Suburbia', to name a few.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.1.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.3.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Few Lesser-Known Items of Interest
1) Calculator : Grab a calculator before snagging a bonus power to multiply the effects of that power.
2) Scumlab Triangle : Punching this symbol instantly destroys all onscreen vehicles.
3) Rubber Dukie : Make the duck quack five times to call the jet bombers and evacuate the city earlier than usual.
4) Allergic Reactions : Eating certain foods may make you sneeze. Ralph is allergic to cats, Lizzie is allergic to birds, and George is allergic to dogs.
5) Backoff Bellow : Right after another player pops you in the face, pull down on your Joystick and press the Kick Button. You will Bellow at him and leave him dazed.
* A Few Secret Codes : Secret codes must be entered when the name of the appropriate city is displayed. The effect lasts while the Creatures are in that city. A brief message will confirm if the code was entered correctly.
1) Fatty Foods : This code enables an individual Creature to digest fatty foods better. All people eaten by this Monster award 3X their normal health increase...
GEORGE : (U + J,J,J)
LIZZY : (U + P,P,P)
RALPH : (U + K,K,K)
When To Use : At the end of every Jumbo Jet Ride... prior to the start of every World Tour
2) Iron Guts : This code enables an individual Creature to avoid stomach upset. Bad Stuff, that would normally make one puke, now builds up a player's health...
GEORGE (D + J,J,J)
LIZZY (D + P,P,P)
RALPH (D + K,K,K)
When To Use : Each time you return to a US City after taking a World Tour.
3) Food-O-Rama : This code fills all buildings with Good Stuff to eat. Note that ALL of the buttons indicated below must be pushed, regardless of the number of players...
GEORGE (J)
LIZZY (P)
RALPH (K)
When To Use : Washington DC, Moab, Nashville and Kodiak... And every fourth city in a World Tour, as well...London, Kiev, Casablanca and Rio
4) Load Up : This code loads the city with every possible Special Power. Note that ALL of the buttons indicated below must be pushed, regardless of the number of players...
GEORGE (J,J)
LIZZY (P,P)
RALPH (K,K)
When To Use : Philadelphia, Carbondale, Santa Fe and Honolulu.
5) Secret Racks : This code sends the players to a rack, or level, that cannot be reached any other way. Note that ALL of the buttons indicated below must be pushed, regardless of the number of players.
GEORGE (J,J,J) AND
LIZZY (P,P,P) AND
RALPH (K,K,K)
When To Use : Enter the code in Atlanta and find yourself in the food rich world of SUBURBIA.
Enter the code in Louisville, and find yourself in the SCUMLAB BIOWEAPON WAREHOUSE.
Enter the code in chilly Fairbanks to discover the steamy secret of EUSTAS DEMONIC'S UNDERWORLD CONNECTION.
Enter the code in Phoenix to learn whats hidden at secret Government AREA 69.
6) The Ten-City Jump (Rack Advance) : This code lets the players jump ahead ten racks or so...making it much easier to reach the exciting finale on the surface of the moon! (...and YES, the rumors are true about what happens in the final moments of the arcade game...) Note that ALL of the buttons indicated below must be pushed, regardless of the number of players.
GEORGE (J,P,K)
LIZZY (P,K,J)
RALPH (K,J,P)
When To Use : Cleveland, Oklahoma City, Fargo and Reno.
- SERIES -
1. Rampage (1986)
2. Rampage - World Tour (1997)
3. Rampage 2 - Universal Tour (1999, Nintendo 64)
4. Rampage Through Time (2000, Sony PlayStation)
- STAFF -
Programming group : Jeff Nauman, Blake Drolson, Joel Nauman, Kirk Nauman, Lynn Zeglin
Animation group : Brian Colin, Jeff Croke, Rob Dollase, Aaron Hartline, Tom Kondol, Mark Sieka
Sounds / Music : Dr. Dave Zabriskie, Vince Pontarelli, Mike Colin
Concept and design : Brian Colin, Jeff Nauman
Support from : Scott Parrish, Cary Mednick, Pat Cox, Mark Turmell, Sal Divita, Nik Ehrlich, Herman Sanchez, Darren Walker, Christa Woss, Pat Fitzgerald, Joan Faux, Andy Lycke, Art & Jim Tianis, Sheridan Oursler, Rosalind Dugas, Al Lasko, Steve Correl, Bill Soldwish, Leroy Brown, Tom Sedor, Bill Dabelstein, Doug Hurd, Mike Burgin, Sean, Jason, Decker
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Sega Saturn (1997)
Nintendo 64 (1997)
Nintendo Game Boy Colors (1998)
* Computers :
PC [Windows] (1998)
$end
$info=rampart,rampartj,ramprt2p,
$bio
Rampart (c) 1990 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136082
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The island in Rampart is very similar with a map of Jersey in the Channel Islands, but its purely a coincidence.
- STAFF -
Programmer, designer : John Salwitz
Artist, designer : David Ralston
Hardware engineer : Tim Hubberstey
Technician : Chris Drobny
Audio : Brad Fuller, Don Dierkneite
Artistict support : Sam Comstock, Sean Murphy, Will Noble, Nick Stern
Software support : Peter Lipson, Mike Albaugh, Rusty Dawe, Ed Rotberg
Commander : Chris Downed
Product manager : Linda Benzler
Cabinet designer : Dave Cook
Asic : Pat Mc Carthy
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991)
Atari Lynx (1991)
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Sega Master System
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1992)
Atari ST (1993)
$end
$info=raphero,
$bio
Rapid Hero (c) 1994 Media Trading.
- STAFF -
Main programmer : Kochi
Program super visor : Oredayo
Sound programmer : Tommy
Object designers : Arita, Ikezu Kenzi, Asaku, Ning Mei, Seki Kate, Midori, OK Kitamura
Scroll designers : Nishimura, Kawauso Mama
Art work designer : Big Robo
Sound composer : Hide Kaz, Santard, Mustard Papa
Planner : Morio
$end
$info=rastan,rastanu,rastanu2,
$bio
Rastan (c) 03/1987 Taito.
Game ID : B04
Rastan the barbarian must save his country all alone from the evil empire in an action/platform game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Rastan Saga".
Rastan was inspired by 'Conan the barbarian' saga books. The barbarian becomes king 'but this is another story...' In the first stage in the background you can see the same statue as in the movie 'The Lord of The Rings'.
The main character, Rastan, appears as a selectable character, Miracle Rastan, in "Champion Wrestler".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M. Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- UPDATES -
"Rastan Saga" has some differences :
* In the attract mode appears the intro (instead the description of the objects).
* If you waste too many time without advancing in the stage, 2 bats will attack you (instead of 8).
Music composers and sound effects : Naoto Yagishita, Masahiko Takaki
Art advisor : Junji Yarita
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
PC [MS-DOS] (1990)
Commodore C64
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=rastsaga,
$bio
Rastan Saga (c) 1987 Taito.
Game ID : B04
Rastan the barbarian must save his country all alone from the evil empire in an action/platform game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Rastan".
Rastan was inspired by 'Conan the barbarian' saga books. The barbarian becomes king 'but this is another story...' In the first stage in the background you can see the same statue as in the movie 'The Lord of The Rings'.
The main character, Rastan, appears as a selectable characters, Miracle Rastan, in "Champion Wrestler".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M. Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- UPDATES -
Rastan Saga has some differences :
* In the attract mode appears the intro (instead the description of the objects).
* If you waste too many time without advancing in the stage, only 2 bats will attack you (instead of 8).
Music composers And Sound Effects : Naoto Yagishita, Masahiko Takaki
Art advisor : Junji Yarita
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX2
$end
$info=rastsag2,
$bio
Rastan Saga II (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B81
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Nastar" and in US as "Nastar Warrior".
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Taito DJ Station : G.S.M. Taito 5 - PCCB-00037) on 21/08/1990.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : Boot machine with service switch pressed.
Message appears : SERVICE SWITCH ERROR, press 1p Start(x3), service switch, 1p Start.
Message appears : SELECT BY DOWN SW, select level with joy Down/Up and push Start button.
- SERIES -
1. Rastan (1987)
2. Rastan Saga II (1988)
3. Warrior Blade - Rastan Saga Episode III (1991)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Hideaki Tomioka, Mari Iwano, Kazuhiko Sugiyama, Ted Aono, Manabu Doi
Hardware designer : Eikichi Takahashi
Music composed by : Hisayoshi Ogura
Sound editor : Yasuhisa Watanabe
Graphic designer : Hiroyasu Nagai
Game and art designer : Hisaya Yabusaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
$end
$info=raveracw,
$bio
Rave Racer (c) 1995 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 22 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Rave Racer : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.24 - VICL-15048) on 21/10/1995.
- SERIES -
1. Ridge Racer (1993)
2. Ridge Racer 2 (1994)
3. Rave Racer (1995)
4. Ridge Racer Revolution (1995, Sony Playstation)
5. Rage Racer (1996, Sony Playstation)
6. R4 - Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998, Sony Playstation)
7. RR64 - Ridge Racer 64 (2000, Nintendo 64)
8. Ridge Racer V - Arcade Battle (2001)
9. R : Racing Evolution (2004, Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation 2)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Kenji Wakabayashi, Fumihiro Tanaka
Game programmers : Kazuhiro Mori, Takahiro Kakizawa, Yoichi Mizuno
Sound direction : Hiroshige Tonomura (TONO) (Zuntata)
Design works : Kyoko Umezu
Hardware : Katsumi Kaneoka
$end
$info=razmataz,
$bio
Razzmatazz (c) 1983 Sega.
Game ID : modified 834-0213, 834-0214
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a modified Super Zaxxon board.
$end
$info=reactor,
$bio
Reactor (c) 07/1982 Gottlieb.
Game ID : GV-100
- TRIVIA -
First called 'Ram-It', then 'Expander', Reactor was Skelly's first game design upon going independent. Skelly was one of the first independent game designers. He designed a number of games for Gottlieb (none of which were released) before taking an extended break in which he watched horror movies, drank margaritas and wrote a screenplay!
Approximately 1,000 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly
Audio by : David Thiel
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
$end
$info=raf102j,
$bio
Real and Fake (c) 1999 IGS.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Photo Y2K".
This game runs on the IGS PGM hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Real and Fake (1999)
2. Real and Fake 2 (2000)
$end
$info=rbff1,
$bio
Real Bout Fatal Fury (c) 12/1995 SNK.
Game ID : 0095
Sixteen characters, some old and some new, breathe new life into the Fatal Fury series.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Real Bout Garou Densetsu" (translates from Japanese as 'Real Bout Hungry Wolf Legend').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Things that changed in this particular game :
* The game uses a different 4 button setup this time around (punch, kick, power attack & plane switch) This was done to make the plane change mechanics easier to master.
* Chain combos are easier to pull this time around as well.
* This is one of the very few 2-D fighters to feature ring outs!
* Newcomers in the game are : Kim Kaphwan, Duck King & Billy Kane.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
An additional cutscene can be seen by beating the game with either Terry or Andy Bogard.
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
5. Real Bout Fatal Fury (1995)
6. Real Bout Fatal Fury Special (1996)
7. Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 - The Newcomers (1998)
8. Fatal Fury Wild Ambition (1998)
9. Garou - Mark of the Wolves (1999)
- STAFF -
Big boss : Eikichi Kawasaki
Producers : Takashi Nishiyama, H. Matsumoto, S. Itoh
Planners : Tsuka-Michi, T. Yariyama, OH! Saba Meron
Obj. designers : Higashi Pon, Mika.Poh, Fuku Fuku, Astro 1, Suke Chichi, Takehiro Isaji, Tsuzaki.A, Kamae 34, S. Tenuking, Yure Chichi, Soe Soe, G. Ishidaman
Back. designers : Mic.Senbey, Midorin, Tomo, Ema Sue, Banamen, R. Nariai, Umechan
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 - The Newcomers (c) 03/1998 SNK.
Game ID : 0240
Twenty-two of the finest South Town fighters in the seventh installment of this SNK gem.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as 'Real Bout Garou Densetsu 2 - The Newcomers' (translates from Japanese as 'Real Bout Hungry Wolf Legend 2 - The Newcomers').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Things that changed in this particular game :
* The game now features 'single plane' stages (like the ones seen in "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters", "Fatal Fury 2" & "Fatal Fury Special") in which you can slam enemies against background objects!
* The breakable objects system seen in Real Bout Special is gone. Also the "evil character" versions of some characters are gone as well.
* Newcomers in this game are : Li Xiangfei, Rick Strowd & Alfred.
A serious bug : Using a USA bios rom if you insert a coin on the 'winners dont use drugs' screen on a single slot the games will use the neogeo bios s1 tileset rather than the game tiles, this causes most of the graphics to be hidden and the games to be unplayable, it will also end up using the mainboard z80 bios so sound will be broken, the games should fix themselves if you let them run another attact loop after gameover, on a multi-slot the games will reset. This is one of the first 4 'gigapower' games, the bug was fixed after that.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Fight Against Alfred : Begin game play in single player mode, finish off the first 10 fights with no Losses, score over 750000 by the time the 10th fight is won, land 5 Super Dead Move's or 7 Dead Move's. You will fight Alfred in a desert type stage.
* You may scope out each character's best records by tapping A button to move forward or B button to move back at the score ranking screen :).
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
Design Front : Soe-Soe, Honekawa Now-45Kg, Nobuyuki Kuroki, Ito-Taku, Ogura Eiichi, Nal, Y. Ashizawa, G. Ishida Man DX, Yas. Kamae, Mimika, Tashiboo, Tokumasa, Yuuichi Uchide, CG, Team CG. Works
Back designers : Mic Senbei, Murayama, Tomo, Daisuke, Risa, Sakura3, Midorin, Hidenao J, Shimiji, Eiko
Demo designers : Kaoruku, Uruuru, Kumiko M
Sound : Sha-V, Miwa, Marino, Captain Beroou
Programmers : Boffffffng as Bof, Kura, Air as G.Rok.(Konbu)
'Hey, how's it goin', dude?' More old Fatal favorites return to the bout and bring the total of selectable fighters to 19.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Real Bout Garou Densetsu Special" (translates from Japanese as 'Real Bout Hungry Wolf Legend Special').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Things that changed in this particular game :
* The game modifies the plane switching system a bit.
* Ring out system is modified into the instant dizzy system (By breaking background objects!).
* Newcomers in the game are Tung Fu Rue, Lawrence Blood & Wolfgang Krauser. 'Evil' versions of some characters are available as well.
Terry's theme in this game is a remixed version of Terry's familiar "Fatal Fury 2" music (Kurikinton).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Real Bout Garou Densetsu Special - PCCB-00240) on 05/02/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Shadow/EX Fighter : Shadow/EX fighter is an evil version of the selected character with a different movelist set as well as a different ending than his/her original counterpart. This code only works with the following characters : Andy Bogard, Billy Kane, Blue Mary, Tung Fu Rue.
1) At the character selection screen, highlight the character of your choice, hold Start and press B(x2), C(x2).
2) While continuing to hold Start, hold B, pause one second and hold C.
3) While continuing to hold Start+B+C, press A or D to select the Shadow version of the character.
4) Pressing A or D will select a different color.
* Fight Against Geese Howard : Begin game play in single player mode, win all rounds, do not score less than a 'B' rank in any battle and get more than 750,000 points befire fighting Wolfgang Krauser. You will fight Geese Howard in a special 'Nightmare' match.
- SERIES -
1. Fatal Fury - King of Fighters (1991)
2. Fatal Fury 2 (1992)
3. Fatal Fury Special (1993)
4. Fatal Fury 3 - Road to the Final Victory (1995)
5. Real Bout Fatal Fury (1995)
6. Real Bout Fatal Fury Special (1996)
7. Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 - The Newcomers (1998)
8. Fatal Fury Wild Ambition (1998)
9. Garou - Mark of the Wolves (1999)
- STAFF -
Producers : Takashi Nishiyama, H. Matsumoto, S. Itoh
Planners : T. Yariyama, Higashi Pon, Oh! Majaharu, Tsuka_Michi
Obj Designers : Rio, Soe.Soe.96, Oda_Bash, N. Kuroki, Lionheart35, Mizu. Mizu, G. Ishidamanace, Ossya!, Takehiro Isaji, Y. Ashizawa, Kaoruru, Nishikawa, Mika R. Winner Ero_Beer_Toku
Back Designers : Mic Senbey, Midorin, Tomo, Nari, Locate, Taka_Oh!!
Ray, Egon and Winston shoot their way through the ghosts which haunt Manhattan.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Meikyuu Hunter G".
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
$end
$info=rmhaihai,rmhaihib,
$bio
Real Mahjong Haihai (c) 1985 Alba.
Finally, a *real* mahjong game!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Real Mahjong Tile-Tile'.
- SERIES -
1. Real Mahjong Haihai (1985)
2. Real Mahjong Haihai Jinjiidou-hen (1986)
3. Real Mahjong Haihai Seichou-hen (1986)
$end
$info=rmhaijin,
$bio
Real Mahjong Haihai Jinjiidou-hen (c) 1986 Alba.
Oh! The second *real* mahjong game!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Real Mahjong Tile-Tile Personnel Changing Incident'.
- SERIES -
1. Real Mahjong Haihai (1985)
2. Real Mahjong Haihai Jinjiidou-hen (1986)
3. Real Mahjong Haihai Seichou-hen (1986)
$end
$info=rmhaisei,
$bio
Real Mahjong Haihai Seichou-hen (c) 1986 Visco.
More *real* mahjong!
Controlled with a *real* mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Real Mahjong Tile-Tile Growing Incident'.
- SERIES -
1. Real Mahjong Haihai (1985)
2. Real Mahjong Haihai Jinjiidou-hen (1986)
3. Real Mahjong Haihai Seichou-hen (1986)
$end
$info=recordbr,
$bio
Recordbreaker (c) 09/1988 Taito.
Game ID : B56
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito H System hardware.
$end
$info=redalert,
$bio
Red Alert (c) 07/1981 Irem.
$end
$info=redbaron,
$bio
Red Baron (c) 05/1980 Atari.
Game ID : 036995-037007
- TRIVIA -
Red Baron was the first first-person flight simulator game. The game did poorly in the arcades. Approximately 2,000 units were produced (~500 cockpit)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=redclash,redclask,
$bio
Red Clash (c) 1981 Tehkan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Kaneko one year later (06/1982).
- UPDATES -
In the old version (by Tehkan), the ship doesn't move during the attract mode.
$end
$info=redhawk,
$bio
Red Hawk (c) 1998 Afega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Stagger I".
The intro sound has been taken from "Raiden II".
- STAFF -
Hardware designer : Namjun Cho
Sound : Junghae Seo
Background graphic designer : Hyonmi Kim
Graphic director : Bongwon Son
Program director : Haiisung Ryou
$end
$info=redrobin,
$bio
Red Robin (c) 1986 Elettronolo.
$end
$info=redlin2p,
$bio
Redline Racer (c) 1987 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tradewest.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : John Morgan
$end
$info=regulus,regulusu,reguluso,
$bio
Regulus (c) 1983 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5328
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Hideki Ishikawa, Shuichi Katagi
Designed by : Yoji Ishii
Character design by : Yoshiki Kawasaki
Security by : Shuichi Katagi
$end
$info=reikaids,
$bio
Reikai Doushi (c) 1988 Home Data.
Control the Chinese Exorcist as he battles various Oriental demons!
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Priest of the Spirit World'.
This game is also known as "Chinese Exorcist".
The zombie-like hopping enemies that the player fights against are called 'kyonshi', which in Chinese lore are literally 'Hopping vampires'.
One of the original beat-'em-ups! Kunio and Riki tear through rival gangs to save their girlfriends!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun".
Kunio the main character was originally the hero of 'River City Ransom' manga. His name, Kunio, comes from the director of Technos who is named Kunio Taki. Kunio also appears in the "Super Dodge Ball" series.
Apollon released a limited-edition soundtrack album (Cassette format) for this game (Nekketsu Kouha-kun Sound Story) on 05/1987.
- SERIES -
1. Renegade (1986)
2. Target Renegade (1988, Sinclair ZX Spectrum)
3. Renegade III - The final chapter (1989, Sinclair ZX Spectrum)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Atari ST
Apple II
Thomson M05
$end
$info=renju,
$bio
Renju Kizoku (c) 1994 Visco.
$end
$info=repulse,
$bio
Repulse (c) 1985 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "'99 The Last War".
- STAFF -
Director : Shunkoh Miki
Programmer : Tatsuya Uemura
Character designers : Atsushi Kawaguchi, Minoru Harada, Hiroyasu Kobayashi
Music and sound effects : ???
$end
$info=rescue,
$bio
Rescue (c) 11/1982 Stern Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Cobra" hardware.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Apocaljpse Now".
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Chris Oberth
$end
$info=rescraid,rescrdsa,
$bio
Rescue Raider (c) 07/1987 Bally Midway.
Controlled with two 8-way joysticks and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Dave Ross (DJR)
Video artwork : Bil Maher (BNM)
Audio : Jesse Osborne (JMO)
Cabinet artwork : Bob Flemate (B F)
Vehicle designer : Roger Hector (RDH)
Additional support : Pete Mokris (PET), Bob Smith
$end
$info=nekkyoku,
$bio
Rettou Juundan Nekkyoku Janshi - Higashi Nippon Hen (c) 1988 Video System.
Travel Japan for the best in mahjong nightlife!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot Affair Mahjong Soldier Flying Over the Archipelago - Eastern Japan Chapter'.
$end
$info=roishtar,
$bio
The Return of Ishtar (c) 07/1986 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 86 hardware.
The Return of Ishtar is the first game from Namco to feature a 'password function'.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Game Music Vol.1 - 28XA-170) on 25/07/1987.
- SERIES -
1. The Tower of Druaga (1984)
2. The Return of Ishtar (1986)
3. The Quest of Ki (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
4. The Blue CrystalRod (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. The Nightmare of Druaga - Mysterious Dungeons (2004, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Masanobu Endoh
Character designer : Yuichiro Shinozaki
Programmer : Naito
Musics and sound effects : Junko Ozawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.4")
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1986)
PC (1987)
MSX2
PC [Windows, CD-Rom] (2001)
$end
$info=roldfrog,roldfrga,
$bio
The Return of Lady Frog (c) 1993 Microhard.
$end
$info=retofinv,retofin1,retofin2,
$bio
Return of the Invaders (c) 09/1985 Taito.
Game ID : A37
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Space Invaders Deluxe (1979)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
5. Space Invaders DX (1994)
6. Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (1995)
$end
$info=jedi,
$bio
Return of The Jedi (c) 09/1984 Atari.
Game ID : 136030
- TRIVIA -
Return of The Jedi was one of the first games to uses a special graphics dithering method to make the graphics smoother.
- STAFF -
Designer / Programmer : Dennis Harper
Graphic designer : Susan G. McBride
Audio designer : Synthia Petroka
Software support : Mike Mahar
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
$end
$info=revx,
$bio
Revolution X (c) 03/1994 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway X Unit hardware.
The game was originally called 'Generation X', until it was realised Marvel owned the copyright to that name (listen to the opening sequence to hear the game being referred to by it's original title.)
Kerri Hoskins (Helga/Hostage) originally did some footage topless (for secret rooms), with the option of an overlaid bikini as a DIP switch setting. When Midway found out, they forced the programmers to make the bikini addition permanent.
Several subtle in-jokes appear in the game that lead many to believe that the programmers were massive fans of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, although had difficulty recalling it in detail.
1. When the final boss loses limbs, he sometimes says 'Just a flesh wound' a quote from the Black Knight scene.
2. The subtitles in the credits, including 'Why not try a holiday in Norway this yer?' are often slight misquotes of those in the film credits.
3. 'Llamas trained by Nicholas Petro.' Llama jokes a plenty in the TV series and film credits, but moose trainers were included by name in the film. Nicholas is of course the brother of George N. Petro.
4. The dramatic music change and pallete swap of the final credit screen is a nod to the Holy Grail joke where the credit writers were sacked and replaced with another team 'at great expense and at the last minute' who did things in a different way.
- UPDATES -
Rev. 1.0 has an extra area added located in the Pacific Rim Stage.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* "Trog"! : To see one of the Trogs, you MUST destroy the black cat on the brick wall. After having doing so, you'll notice a palm tree behind the brick wall. Quickly blast the palm tree with a CD. If you are successful, Trog will pop out of the tree and waddle his way across the brick wall. He will gain speed back and forth like the cat. If you shoot him a certain amount of times, you will have access to yet another hidden area in the game.
The reason behind "Trog"'s inclusion? After having such a harrowing time with the Trog project, Petro and Haeger wanted to have an opportunity to blow him away repeatedly in their offices!
- STAFF -
Directed and produced by : George N. Petro, Jack E. Haeger (JEH)
Design and software : George N. Petro, Bill Dabelstein, Warren Davis (WBD), Jake Simpson (JMS), Mike Lynch
Design and graphics : Jack E. Haeger (JEH), Steve Beran, Martin Martinez (MAM), John Vogel (JCV), John Newcomer, Eric Kinkead
Music and sound : Chris Granner
DCS sound system : Matt Booty, Ed Keenan, Rk140
Guitar solos : Vince Pontarelli
Executive producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna
Sales : Joe Dillon
* CAST :
Aerosmith : Steven Tyler (Vocals), Joe Perry (Guitar), Brad Whitford (Guitar), Tom Hamilton (Bass), Joey Kramer (Drums)
Headmistress Helga / Cage Danger : Kerri Hoskins (she also appeared as Sonya Blade in MK3 and UMK3)
Nonboys : Steve Beran
Skate Troopers / Everdrones : Jack E. Haeger (JEH)
Berzerkers : John Larrieu
Yellow Jackets / Nomatives : Sal Divita
Non Ninjas : Tony Marquez
Kemmitechs : John Vogel
Vocalizations : Sam Bennett, Chris Granner, Steve Ritchie, Vince Pontarelli, Paul Heitsch, George N. Petro, Jack E. Haeger (JEH), Steve Beran, Kevin Greenwood
Cabinet graphics : Nick Erlich, Jack E. Haeger (JEH), Steve Beran, Paul Barker
Cabinet design : Matt Davis, Bob Bedsole, Ted Valavanis
Gun design : Dennis Gibbons, Jack E. Haeger (JEH), Dave Pallotto, Ted Valavanis
Hardware : Steve Correll, John Lowes, Ray Macika
Hardware support : Cary Mednick, Pat Cox, Dr. Sheridan Oursler.PhD.Msc, Al Lasko
Costumes : Cindy Maniates
Hair and makeup : Sher Williams, Tina Gazaldo
Custom Props : Mark Runyan
Model Builders : Rodney Carter, Dean Milano
Guitars and drums : The Musicians Network, Curt Eisenberg, David Katzma
Catering : Rich Christian
Video documentation : Jim Greene, Art Tianis, Jim Tianis, Joan Faux, Tal Lekberg
Photographer : Bryan Friedman
Midway sales : Rachel Davies, Bob Lentz, Lenore Sayers
Marketing : Rebecca Ellis, Joe Hartmann, Roger Sharpe, Christa Woss
Game testers : Mike -MXV- Vinikour, Jason -Thor- Defillippo, Eddie -CPU- Ferrier
Aerosmith international fan club president : Juan Sirrakah
* Cool Extra Lives Feature : In your first game, ensure that you get a highscore (the music will change, on the time bonus screen if you've achieved a highscore). Lose all your lives and then 'continue'. You will now show as having 0 toads. Get killed and again, press continue. You now have 99 toads - which comes in well handy on the later conveyor belt levels. Thanks Sega!
$end
$info=ridgeraj,
$bio
Ridge Racer (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 22 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Ridge racer : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.11 - VICL-15025) on 21/01/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Ridge Racer (1993)
2. Ridge Racer 2 (1994)
3. Rave Racer (1995)
4. Ridge Racer Revolution (1995, Sony Playstation)
5. Rage Racer (1996, Sony Playstation)
6. R4 - Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998, Sony Playstation)
7. RR64 - Ridge Racer 64 (2000, Nintendo 64)
8. Ridge Racer V - Arcade Battle (2001)
9. R : Racing Evolution (2004, Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation 2)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Sasou, Nobuyoshi Sano
$end
$info=ridger2j,
$bio
Ridge Racer 2 (c) 1994 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 22 hardware.
When entering the first tunnel, look up and youll see a giant video screen showing the old Namco arcade game "Galaxian".
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Ridge Racer 2 : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.14 - VICL-15031) on 09/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Ridge Racer (1993)
2. Ridge Racer 2 (1994)
3. Rave Racer (1995)
4. Ridge Racer Revolution (1995, Sony Playstation)
5. Rage Racer (1996, Sony Playstation)
6. R4 - Ridge Racer Type 4 (1998, Sony Playstation)
7. RR64 - Ridge Racer 64 (2000, Nintendo 64)
8. Ridge Racer V - Arcade Battle (2001)
9. R : Racing Evolution (2004, Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation 2)
- STAFF -
Music : Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Sasou, Nobuyoshi Sano, Takayuki Aihara
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony Playstation (1994, "Ridge Racer")
$end
$info=ridingf,ridefgtu,ridefgtj,
$bio
Riding Fight (c) 1992 Taito.
Game ID : D34
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
$end
$info=ridhero,ridheroh,
$bio
Riding Hero (c) 07/1990 SNK.
Game ID : 0006
A Hot Battle Awaits You On The Way To The W.G.P Racing Title! After getting the 'International A License', a young racer battles his way to the Suzuka 8 Hour Race. Featuring 3 ways to play! W.G.P mode, RPG mode or Multi Play mode. GO FOR THE GLORY!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Riding Hero is the first Neo-Geo game to feature the 'Multi Play Function', this lets you 'link' cabinets together so players can race each other side by side.
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Director : Hiroshi.M
Programmer : H. Deep.T
Music : Synthesize Yamada
Sound effects : Jojoha Kitamura
Character designers : Kouichi.S, Takurin.K, Kimie.M, Masayo.S
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=rimrockn,rimrck20,rimrck16,rimrck12,
$bio
Rim Rockin' Basketball (c) 09/1991 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.2.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.6.
* Added 'Credits Per Door Setting' option in the operator menu.
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 2.0.
* Added 'Coins Needed For Start & Buy-In Adj.' option in the operator menu.
Revision 4 :
* Software version : 2.2.
$end
$info=ringfgt,ringfgt2,
$bio
Ring Fighter (c) 1984 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "VS Gong Fight".
$end
$info=ringking,ringkin2,ringkin3,
$bio
Ring King (c) 10/1985 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in UK as "King of Boxer".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1989) : released by Acclaim.
$end
$info=ringohja,
$bio
Ring no Ohja (c) 06/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX799
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'King of the Ring'.
This game is known outside Japan as "The Main Event".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.0 - 276A-7708) on 21/07/1989.
$end
$info=ringdest,
$bio
Ring of Destruction - Slammasters II (c) 09/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 06
Fourteen selectable wrestlers fight to win the belt in this cross over wrestling/2D fighting game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and five buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Super Muscle Bomber - The International Blowout".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Hara Tetsuo, who designed the characters in the Muscle Bomber games, is a popular manga artist in Japan. He is famous for his work on 'Hokuto no Ken' (aka 'Fist of the North Star').
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Super Muscle Bomber Arcade Game Track - SRCL-2919) on 21/10/1994.
- UPDATES -
The names of several characters and the name of the game itself were changed in the non-Japanese Ring of Destruction - Slammasters II versions. These changes are not reflected in the Tokyo stage, however. In this stage there is a jumbo monitor in the background which displays the original names of the characters who are fighting (in Japanese) and then displays the "Super Muscle Bomber" logo. Below is a list of the name changes.
(Japanese name - Non-Japanese version name)
Alexei Zalazof - Biff Slamkovich 'The Rocking Ruskie'
Mysterious Budo - Great Oni
El Stinger - El Stingray
Sheep The Royal - Alexander 'The Grater'
Kimala The Bouncer - Jumbo 'Flap' Jack
Lucky Colt - Gunlock
Titan The Great - Titanic Tim
'Missing IQ' Gomes - King Rasta 'Mon'
Astro - The Scorpion
- SERIES -
1. Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993)
2. Muscle Bomber Duo - Ultimate Team Battle (1993)
Eight selectable digitized wrestlers fight in tag team tournament, take part in Royal Rumble or survival match.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=riotcity,
$bio
Riot City (c) 1991 Sega / Westone.
Two brawlers go after the evil city gangs!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- STAFF -
Main programmer : Naoki Hoshizaki
Programmer : Ryuchi Nishizawa
Sprite designer : Susumo Konno
BG designer : Naki Ohzora, Tomoko Nakayama
Data work : Hirumitu Watanabe
Sound effects & Music composer : Jin Watabe
Director : Naoki Hoshizaki
$end
$info=ripcord,
$bio
Rip Cord (c) 02/1979 Exidy.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Arlan Granger
$end
$info=ripoff,
$bio
Rip Off (c) 04/1980 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
Rip-Off was the first two player cooperative video game. One of the greatest cooperative two player games ever created.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1982)
$end
$info=riskchal,
$bio
Risky Challenge (c) 1993 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gussun Oyoyo".
This game runs on the Irem M-97 system hardware.
$end
$info=rvschool,
$bio
Rival Schools - United by Fate (c) 11/1997 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Shiritsu Justice Gakuen - Legion of Heroes".
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
Justice Gakuen is the name of one of five schools in this game. They are :
1) Taiyou Gakuen (translates from Japanese as 'Solar Academy') : Batsu, Hinata and Kyousuke are students at this school.
2) Gorin Koukou (translates from Japanese as '5-Ring High School') : Shouma, Natsu, Roberto are students at this school. The word 'gorin' is made up of two kanji : 'go' <five> and 'rin' <ring>.
3) Pacific High School : This is an American school, where exchange students Roy, Tiffany and Boman attend.
4) Gedou Koukou (translates from Japanese as 'Heretical Doctrine High School') : Edge, Akira, Gan are students at this school for bad kids.
5) Justice Gakuen (translates from Japanese as 'Justice Academy') : Hideo, Kyouko, Raizou and Hyou are faculty at Justice Gakuen.
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Shiritsu Justice Gakuen - Legend of Heroes Orignal Soundtrack - CPCA-1002) on 29/01/1998.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play Against Hyo : When you get to the seventh chapter (what would normally be the last fight), defeat your opponents with a Team Up Attack and you will go on to fight Hyo, the real boss. After beating him you will also recieve a different ending then you normally would.
* Free Select Mode : After 2 weeks of installation, characters can be team up freely (but no story).
* Free Select Mode Code (no need time-release) : Go to test mode's 'Dot Cross Hatch' and press on the player 1 side Up(x2), Down(x2) LK, HP.
* Play As Hyo / As Raizo : After 3 weeks of installation, insert your coin(s) and hold Start. Hyo and Raizo will be selectable.
* Play As Hyo / As Raizo (no need time-release) : Go to test mode's 'Sound&Voice' and press on the player 2 side Up(x2), Down(x2), LK, HP.
* Play As Sakura / As Akira : After 4 weeks of installation, insert your coin(s) and hold Start. There will be two arrows above Hyo and Raizo.
* Play As Sakura / As Akira (no need time-release) : When Hyo and Raizo can be used, go to test mode's 'Input' and press on the player 2 side Up(x2), Down(x2), and on the player 1 side LK, HP.
- SERIES -
1. Rival Schools - United by Fate (1997)
2. Project Justice - Rival Schools 2 (2000)
- STAFF -
* CAST :
1) Taiyou Gakuen <Solar Academy> :
Batsu Ichimonji : Nobuyuki Hiyama
Hinata Wakaba : Tomoe Hanba
Kyosuke Kagami : Isshin Chiba
Hayato Nekketsu : Takumi Yamazaki
2) Gorin Koukou <Olympic High School> :
Shoma Sawamura : Yuji Ueda
Natsu Ayuhara : Narumi Tsunoda
Roberto Miura : Tomoyuki Morikawa
3) Pacific High School :
Roy Bromwell : Ryutato Okiayu
Tiffany Rose : Miki Narahashi
Boman Delgado : Takashi Nagasako
4) Gedou Koukou <Heretical Doctrine High School> :
You are the captain of a river patrol ship in this top-down game. Your mission : To save the poor souls who fell into the river. But it is not that easy, in your way lays some big boulders, crocodiles and some tree logs, all waiting to sink your vessel.
Road Blasters was the last of the Atari System 1 hardware games made.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Trick : If you crash your car into one of the turrets at the side of the road, you'll get 8-10x the current value of a turret. When your score multiplier is up to 10, this is 16-20,000 points! Early on, keep your score multiplier high and always crash into at least two of these babies every board and finishing the game (or doing very well at it) is not tough. After a while it gets hard to crash into two turrets every board and still finish the board on time.
* Tip For Strategies On Level 49 and 50 : Since level 50 is the last level, and the game gives you a complete recharge at the end of 49, accuracy doesn't count any more. Just keep firing as fast as possible.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Atari Lynx (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore Amiga
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 2")
$end
$info=roadf,roadf2,
$bio
Road Fighter (c) 12/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX461
- TRIVIA -
Road Fighter is the first car racing game from Konami.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Tip : When you collide with a car, always steer out of the skid to regain control.
- SERIES -
1. Road Fighter (1984)
2. Midnight Run - Road Fighter 2 (1995)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
MSX (1985)
Spectravideo
$end
$info=roadriot,
$bio
Road Riot 4WD (c) 1991 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136089
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari G42 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Road Riot 4WD (1991)
2. Road Riot's Revenge (1994)
- STAFF -
Project leader / Game designer / Graphics : Mark Stephen Pierce (MSP)
Software design and implementation : Dennis Harper (DDH), David S. Akers (DSA)
Hardware engineer : Sam Lee (SL )
Controls : Milt Loper
Expert technician : Farrokh Khodadadi (FRK)
Video imaging : Rob Rowe
Hardware supervisor : Pat McCarthy
Music and video : Don Diekneite
Animation : Sean Murphy
Marketing manager : Linda Benzler (LB )
Nu/Omega / Team director : John Ray
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom
$end
$info=rrreveng,rrrevenp,
$bio
Road Riot's Revenge (c) 01/1994 Atari Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari GX2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Road Riot 4WD (1991)
2. Road Riot's Revenge (1994)
$end
$info=roadrunn,roadrun2,roadrun1,
$bio
Road Runner (c) 1985 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136040
- TRIVIA -
Based on the Warner Bros cartoon.
This game runs on the Atari System 1 hardware.
A graphically enhanced version of this game (Apparently running on "Beat Head" hardware) was planned, where each stage would have a Road Runner cartoon scene as an intermission, spooled from a laserdisc. However, although a master was produced (now in the hands of a private collector of Atari prototypes), no discs were ever pressed and it is likely that no ROMs were ever burned.
- STAFF -
Producer : Norm Avellar, Greg Rivera
Director : Mike Hally
Backgrounds : Sam Comstock, Mark West
Animation : Susan G. McBride, Hal Cannon, Earl Vickers
Location Tech : Rob Rowe
Support : Jacl Aknin, Mike Albaugh, Brad Fuller, Pat McCarthy, Rich Moore, Don Paauw
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Atari ST
$end
$info=robby,
$bio
Robby Roto (c) 1981 Bally Midway.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
Approximaly 2,000 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Jay Fenton, Dave Nutting
$end
$info=roboarmy,roboarma,
$bio
Robo Army (c) 10/1991 SNK.
Game ID : 0032
Two robotic soldiers attempt to stop the robots and their master from enslaving the human race.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Player two's character appears as a striker character in "The King Of Fighters 2000" as Rocky.
Robocop - The Future of Law Enforcement (c) 11/1988 Ocean Software.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East.
This game is a port from an original computer game released by Ocean in 1987 for the Atari ST.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Data East 1 - D25B1002) on 21/06/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Boss 1 Is Easy : At the end of stage 1, just before the boss comes out : run all the way right and start shooting diagonally right and up. The boss will come out already defeated.
- SERIES -
1. Robocop - The Future of Law Enforcement (1988)
2. Robocop 2 (1991)
3. Robocop 3 (1992 - Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Robocop vs The Terminator (1993 - Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Yoshiyuki Unishibara
Assistant game designer & Main graphic designer : T. Adachi
Programmer : Ryoji
Sound effects : Azusa Ma
Graphic designers : A. Kaneko, Mix man, Y. Kaiho
Programmers : Mr. Deco men, K. Takahashi, S. Tamura, M. Tamura
Music : Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Hiroyuki, Hitomi
$end
$info=robocop2,robocp2u,robocp2j,
$bio
Robocop 2 (c) 03/1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAH
- SERIES -
1. Robocop - The Future of Law Enforcement (1988)
2. Robocop 2 (1991)
3. Robocop 3 (1992 - Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Robocop vs The Terminator (1993 - Nintendo Super Famicom)
Designed and programmed by : Edward Valeau, Howell Ivey
$end
$info=robotron,robotryo,
$bio
Robotron - 2084 (c) 03/1982 Williams.
Controlled with two 8-way joysticks.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware.
The basic play of Robotron was programmed in three days. The design of Robotron was influenced by "Berzerk" and the Commodore PET game 'Chase'. The original concept name was 'Robot Wars - 1984'.
Robotron shares some sounds from "Defender".
The human characters in this game are named Mommy, Daddy and Mikey. The idea and the inspiration for the character Mikey was from the 1970's commercial for 'Life' cereal.
Williams were sued by Walt Disney Productions for copyright and patent infringement regarding Williams use of 'Tron' in Robotron. Williams won the suit and Walt Disney releases Tron on time.
A Robotron unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Koyaanisqatsi - Life out of Balance'.
- UPDATES -
Yellow/Orange label :
* The default difficulty is 5.
* The demo calls the Quarks 'Cubeoids'.
* The default high score is 131682.
Blue label :
* The default difficulty is 3.
* The default high score is 151782.
* The 'shot-in-corner' bug is fixed.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Robotron Name Trick : The formula consists of three sequences of buttons, that all must be completed within a quarter of a second of each other, without the player dying onscreen. The moves are as follows...
1) Fire Up while moving Right and press Player 1 button.
2) Fire Down while moving Up and press Player 2 button.
3) Move Down while firing Up.
The designer's names will appear and stay on the screen until the joystick is released from the Up position. Your game is over(!) once you've done this trick.
* Enforcer Bug : The enforcer bug is when an enforcer is in the lower right corner and you shoot it diagonal there is a 1 in 3000 chance the game will reset. The reason for the game resetting is there is a bug in the diagonal explosion code for enforcers. The memory below the screen holds the stack and an unclipped pixel can get 'drawn' into the stack causing the game to lock and the watchdog to kick in and reset the system.
- SERIES -
1. Robotron - 2084 (1982)
2. Blaster (1983)
- STAFF -
Staff : Larry DeMar (LED), Eugene Jarvis (DRJ) (EPJ), (JER), (KID), (MLG), Steve Ritchie (SSR), (UNA), (JRS), (CJM)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 5200 (1983)
Atari 7800 (1984)
Atari Lynx (1991)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Mega Drive (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Saturn (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Nintendo 64 (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume I")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Tandy (1983, "Robotack")
Commodore VIC20 (1983)
Atari ST (1987)
PC [MS-DOS] (1995, "Williams Arcade Classics")
PC [Windows] (1996, "Williams Arcade Classics")
Apple II
$end
$info=rocnrope,rocnropk,
$bio
Roc'n Rope (c) 03/1983 Konami.
Game ID : GX364
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
$end
$info=rockrage,
$bio
Rock 'n Rage (c) 12/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX620
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Koi no HotRock".
This game runs on the "Blades of Steel - The Supreme Hockey Challenge" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (The Konamic Game Freaks - 28XA-135) on 25/05/1987.
- STAFF -
Game programmers : Lovely Sugimo, John Yamagushi, Rick Nagasawa, Yuko Itoh, Guitar Nagata, Mike Takabayashi, Super Oka, Rock Ozawa, Water Hamada
Video graphics designers : Shena Urata, Sweet Satoh
Sound effects : Fancy Fukutake, Can Mizutani, Drum Terashima, River Gushiken, Sand Muraoka
Have you ever pictured a Mega Man game that allows to skip all the platform elements and just grapple against the bosses? That's pretty much the main idea in this game! Choose from Megaman, Protoman or Bass and battle against classic bosses in the series. Features great 2-D graphics, solid control, and a nice use of strategy (since the right order of weapons will rid you of specific enemies in no time!).
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Megaman - The Power Battle".
There are two version, one on the CPS and one on the CPS-II hardware.
Sony released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Rockman - The Power Battle : Arcade Gametrack - SRCL-3451) on 01/12/1995.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : Sometimes when you fight Shade Man, the background music is a version of the theme song from the "Ghosts n' Goblins" series. This seems to happen at random.
- SERIES -
1. Rockman - The Power battle (1995)
2. Rockman 2 - The Power fighters (1996)
- STAFF -
Planners : Ohko 25th, Zanzo, (^_^")
Programmers : Teruaki Hirokado, Giu Chan, Marh, Ohi
Object designers : K.Tokunaga, Top Joy, You-Tenkozow, Sensei, Takep, Eizi Murabayashi, Delta, Jun Ikawa, Jon, Tanida, Dja, Koga.M, Zephyr Sakuno
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo Pocket Color ("Rockman - Battle & Fighters")
* Arcade:
Capcom Play System II (1995)
$end
$info=rckman2j,
$bio
Rockman 2 - The Power Fighters (c) 07/1996 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 17
Building upon the previous game, you must battle Dr. Wily's evil robot criminals with the help of Megaman, Protoman, Bass & Duo. Features cool 2-D graphics and the same tried & true Megaman controls. Pay attention to Dr. Light's advice and you may reach Dr. Wily's fortress and come out victorious!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Megaman 2 - The Power Fighters".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Rockman 2 - The Power Fighters : Capcom Game Soundtrack - VICL-2173) on 21/09/1996.
Voice actors : Hekiru Shiina, Jin Yamanoi, Koji Tobe, Takashi Nagasako, Takko Ishimori
Producer : Yoshimi Ohnishi
General producer : Noritaka Funamizu
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo Pocket Color ("Rockman - Battle & Fighters")
$end
$info=rodland,rodlandj,rodlndjb,
$bio
Rod-Land (c) 04/1990 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Rod Land - Haha wo Motomete 30 Kai".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
Rod-Land contains a second episode (see 'Tips And Tricks' section) known in Japan as "Rod Land - Tozasareta Sekai".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Rod-Land - PCCB-00028) on 21/05/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlock The Second Episode (Note : You can unlock the second episode via the dip switch too) :
For the English version - After inserting a coin, press the player 1 'Down' button 3 times.
For the Japanese version - After inserting a coin, press the player 1 'Up' button 3 times.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Tsukasa Tawada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1992)
Nintendo Game Boy (1993)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore C64 (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1992)
Commodore Amiga
$end
$info=rohga,rohgah,rohgau,
$bio
Rohga - Armor Force (c) 1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAM
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Wolf Fang, Tumble Pop - PCCB-00084) on 21/03/1992.
- SERIES -
1. Vapor Trail - Hyper Offence Formation (1989)
2. Rohga Armor Force (1991)
3. Skull Fang (1996)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Akira Takemoto, Horoaki Yoshida
$end
$info=rollace,rollace2,
$bio
Roller Aces (c) 1983 Kaneko.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Williams.
This game is known in Japan as "Fighting Roller".
$end
$info=rjammer,
$bio
Roller Jammer (c) 1984 Nichibutsu / Alice.
$end
$info=rollerg,rollergj,
$bio
Rollergames (c) 03/1991 Konami.
Game ID : GX999
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
$end
$info=rollingc,
$bio
Rolling Crash (c) 10/1979 Nichibutsu.
$end
$info=rthunder,rthundro,
$bio
Rolling Thunder (c) 12/1986 Namco.
Classic horizontal action game with limited bullet and reload weapon door's (copied many times after).
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 86 hardware.
A Rolling Thunder unit appears in the 1996 movie 'High School High'.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Game Music Vol.1 - 28XA-170) on 25/07/1987.
- UPDATES -
NEW VERSION :
* New title screen.
* BGM of area 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 10 are changed.
* Different enemy arrangement.
* Addition of a Continue feature.
* Addition of the Extra-life feature.
* 150 time units (180 in the old version).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* First of all, something that some people don't know is the fact that you can visit the ammo rooms MORE THAN ONCE! The trick is, after having stocked up on your bullets from a particular room (for example, a Machine-Gun-Bullets room), go forward past the door approximately the distance of two jumps, then turn back, visit the room again, and find more ammo. The reason this works is because the game is divided into invisible 'sections'. Once you cross a section boundary, the game forgets everything from the previous section.
* The most impressive glitch in Rolling Thunder, and the one that never ceases to cause people to say : 'What??? How did you DO that???' :
1) In levels 5 and 10, once you get to a certain point in the level (around halfway through), you come up against two boxes stacked on top of each other (i.e. you can't jump over it), and a platform above you (on which you jump and continue to the right).
2) At this point, jump up onto the platform, then position yourself at the very right edge of the railing on the platform (you can only jump up/down where railing is present) which should correspond to the very left edge of the boxes, then jump down. This will put you at the very left edge of the boxes.
3) Then, making sure not to move the joystick to the left, walk towards the right, hit the jump button, and watch yourself get sorta caught between the bottom and top boxes, then jump right again, clearing the top box and landing on the ground. Now comes the neat part. Don't fire at anyone, and don't panic, but simply go to the right and watch yourself WALK THROUGH EVERYBODY! Neat, huh?
4) You can simply walk past everyone until you get to the last guy (the guy in the cloak). Then, if you have properly stocked up on MG bullets earlier on this (or another) level, simply hold down the fire button and watch him collapse an inch in front of your face. One last note about using this is that on level 10, in that last area before the final arena, there's the "stairs-like" hurdles, and on each of these steps, one of those annoying white guys will appear.
5) You have to be careful not to be in too much of a hurry, or they will follow you into the arena, where they can and will hurt you, or keep you busy enough that the guy in the cloak will. So make sure you have a little extra time to let those guys disappear off the screen (after you've made all of them appear) before going after the guy in the cloak in the arena.
* This is totally useless, but fun to do anyway : at the end of each level there is this force field, which drags you through the door. Just before you get sucked in, turn your back to the exit and make low jumps (jump button only) while pushing the joystick towards the exit...That results in jumping a bit backwards every time. When the force field catches you, you'll do a cool Michael Jackson'esque exit!
- SERIES -
1. Rolling Thunder (1986)
2. Rolling Thunder 2 (1990)
3. Rolling Thunder 3 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Junko Ozawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Namco Museum Encore")
* Computers :
Atari ST (1986)
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1986) released by MGA (Micro Games of America).
$end
$info=rthun2,rthun2j,
$bio
Rolling Thunder 2 (c) 1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Rolling Thunder 2 : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.5 - VICL-15005) on 21/06/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Rolling Thunder (1986)
2. Rolling Thunder 2 (1990)
3. Rolling Thunder 3 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
- STAFF -
Directed by : T. Negoro
Programmed by : K. Nikaido
Designed by : H. Kuwabara
Music composed b :y Ayako Sasou
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
$end
$info=rompers,romperso,
$bio
Rompers (c) 02/1989 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.6 - VDR-5301) on 04/10/1989.
- STAFF -
Team chief : Chacha
Superviser : JJ Page
Producer : S. Norimatsu
Programmer : Yukiniko Yagi
Assistant programmer : MinMin Nakayama
Graphic designers : Takky, Y. Shinozaki, Naoko Hanazawa, M. Kimura, J. Anzai
Title designers : A. Usukura, S. Takigami
Character designer : C. Taga
Original sound creators : Yoshie Takayanagi, Yuri, Thunder
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Namco Museum Encore")
$end
$info=rongrong,
$bio
Rong Rong - Puzzle Game (c) 1994 Nakanihon.
Game ID : '80'
Solitaire mahjong game with three modes of play.
- STAFF -
Producer : H. Ishikawa
Director : Fuguriro
Game designers : Remember, Ogachin
Main programmer : Iwa
Programmer : Mikichan
Character designers : Fuguriro, Mittu, Manboh, Gewalt, K2, MKZ
Sound creators : Opain, Sentakuya Ken Chan, Louis
Hardware engineer : Mr. Oz
Executive producer : E. Hayakawa
$end
$info=rotaryf,
$bio
Rotary Fighter (c) 19??.
A copy of Space Invaders.
$end
$info=rranger,
$bio
Rough Ranger (c) 11/1988 Sharp Image.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to SunA for manufacture and distribution.
All of the music in this game is famous classical music, such as Ravel's 'Bolero' and Bach's 'Tocatta and Fugue in D-Minor'.
$end
$info=rougien,
$bio
Rougien (c) 1982 Sanritsu.
$end
$info=roundup,
$bio
Round-Up (c) 11/1981 Amenip / Centuri.
The object of the game is for the player to maneuver his white robot in 1 of 4 directions within a maze, capture a red character robot as they move about the maze, and race to the center to change the 9 white balls located there to red. The player may only change one white ball to red at a time after he has captured a red robot, and must evade 4 chaser monsters in the process. Bonus point may be earned when capturing the elusive 'red king' that appears on the screen. Capture him and momentarily immobilize the chasers, but do not come in contact with the yellow robots--or your much-needed red robots will be changed to white and force you to change strategy. Play is over when the chasers have captured all of the player's robots. But, should the player be successful in changing all of the balls in the center to red, the pattern clears and a different challenge is presented. A 3x3 or 4x4 tri-colored pattern will appear at the bottom of the screen and a slightly different tri-colored cube of corresponding size will appear at the center of the screen. The player may earn bonus points by moving the directional arrow and rearranging the colors of the cube at the center of the screen to match the sample pattern presented at the bottom of the screen. The player is given 90 seconds to rearrange the cube as many times as he can. Action returns to the maze whether you win or lose the cube challenge. All in all, an exciting and challenging game where patience and skill are required.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Fitter".
This game runs on "The Pit" hardware.
$end
$info=route16,route16a,route16b,
$bio
Route 16 (c) 02/1981 Tehkan / Sun.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (05/1981).
A bootleg of this game is known as "Route X". Another bootleg was released by Leisure and Allied as "Route 16".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Emerson Arcadia
$end
$info=routex,
$bio
Route X (c) 1981.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Route 16".
$end
$info=royalmah,
$bio
Royal Mahjong (c) 03/1982 Falcon.
A very primitive mahjong game.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=rugrats,
$bio
Rug Rats (c) 01/1983 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game was also known some months back as "Wiping" (09/1982).
- UPDATES -
The main differences in this version of the game are :
* Rug Rats is higher scoring than "Wiping" (see below).
* The bonus items remain visible at all times and there are only three to collect instead of four (moneybag, gold bars and ring). This makes the game easier to play, as it is not as difficult to get the crown.
$end
$info=rungun,runguna,rungunu,rungunua,
$bio
Run and Gun - B-Ball Show Time (c) 10/1993 Konami.
Game ID : GX247
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Slam Dunk - B-Ball Show Time".
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusement Sound '94 Spring - KICA-7631, 7632) on 23/02/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Run and Gun - B-Ball Show Time (1993)
2. Run and Gun 2 (1996)
- STAFF -
Prince of art : Champion Lover X
Art director : Strawberry
Takarazuka art : By Acky 2
Technical instructor : Snack Z
Crazy art : Screamin' Neo Monky
Art work : Ricky
Sound producer : M. Izu
Music composer : E.G.A.
Sound programmer : Kingorou
Hardware : Meijiro Keisuke, Circo Hideo, Nambashot Tom, Golden Kawapy
The sacrifice : Hirotaka
Program and data : Aki. T
Producer and director : Dr. Lee
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Super Famicom (1995, "NBA Give 'N Go")
$end
$info=rungun2,
$bio
Run and Gun 2 (c) 1996 Konami.
Game ID : GX505
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Run and Gun - B-Ball Show Time (1993)
2. Run and Gun 2 (1996)
$end
$info=rundeep,
$bio
Run Deep (c) 1988 Cream.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "The Deep".
$end
$info=runark,
$bio
Runark (c) 02/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C74
A huge melee battle featuring four forest rangers out to save the animals from the sinister poachers. Lots of enemies onscreen make for a hectic fight!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Growl".
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
This game was dedicated to the late Mr. Katsujiro Fujimoto.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Runark, Gun Frontier - PCCB-00060) on 21/04/1991.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
- STAFF -
Promotion object : Hiromitsu Mihara
Music & Sound effects (Zuntata) : Yasuhisa Watanabe (Yack.)
Software : 3D Master Sugawara, Muscle Sato, Masaki Yagi (Yamabanga Yagi Ymot), On a Ninja Daisuke Yasukouchi, Chinpuson Mr2 Tanaka, God Mountain Y. Kohyama
Software support : Hideki Hashimoto, Takashi Kitabayashi
Base game plan : Exit Yab
Game direction : Hide Chan
Project management : Hidehiro Fujiwara
$end
$info=runaway,
$bio
Runaway (c) 08/1982 Atari.
- TRIVIA -
This prototype was never released.
$end
$info=rushcrsh,
$bio
Rush & Crash (c) 09/1986 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "The Speed Rumbler".
The main character is Super Joe from "Senjou no Ookami" and "Top Secret".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-203) on 25/03/1988.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Yukio Arai, Kyoko Tomita
Character designers : Chieko Ryugo, Kimio, Couichi Yotsui
Music : Tamayo Kawamoto, Harumi Ihara
Hardware : Shinji Kuchino, Katuhiko Kamimori
$end
$info=rushatck,
$bio
Rush'n Attack (c) 07/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX577
In this hectic action game you must help a knife-wielding soldier infiltrate enemy territory in order to rescue some POW´s. Grab any weapons you find along the way but you will mainly rely on your trusty knife for this mission. Get moving! Those hostages are not getting any better by you slacking off! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Green Beret".
Rush'n Attack = Russian Attack. One of the Cold War nightmare scenarios, stopping a proposed nuclear attack!
- SERIES -
1. Rush'n Attack (1985)
2. M.I.A. - Missing in Action (1989)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Konami Collectors Series - Arcade Advanced")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1986)
$end
$info=rushhero,
$bio
Rushing Heroes (c) 11/1997 Konami.
Game ID : GX605
Features real-time fully animated CG rendering-large characters and a 3D filed perspective view.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
$end
$info=rygar,rygar2,
$bio
Rygar - Legend Warrior (c) 1986 Tecmo.
Game ID : 6002
You are a barbarian warrior trying to reclaim the land from an evil Dominator and his legions of minions. You fight your way through 27 rounds with a unique weapon which was like a lethal razor sharp disk that he would hurl at enemies!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Argus no Senshi - Legendary Warrior".
- UPDATES -
The differences between the US (set 1) and US (set 2) are :
* 'Set 2' has a bug in the code which lets p2 start a game when p1 is already playing. You need to set a dipswitch to enable this behaviour (it is usually on by default). If you press '2' while p1 is playing a single player game, 'Set 2' will check that you have 1 or more credit before it registers that you're now in a 2 player game, but it won't deduct the credit. That's a bad bug and probably accounts for why a bugfix version was released.
* In 'Set 2', if p2 starts while p1 is already playing, it says 'playre2' instead of 'player2' at the top right.
* The first screen of 'Set 2' says 'ALL RIGHT RESERVED' - missing an 'S' - that's fixed in 'Set 1'
The differences between the US and Japanese (Argus no Senshi) are :
* The demo sequences are different.
* The Japanese version seems to have more hidden powers, stars and an extra free life.
* The US version is more biased towards stars and explosions.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 10,000 Points Bonus : At the end of each level, at THE VERY INSTANT the game takes control and guides you into the temple, pull diagonally Leftdown on the joystick. Do it right and you'll get 10,000 points.
Note : The hundred number of your points must be the same as the units of your time, for example, 33,330 points and 13.30 seconds, or 100.000 points and 00.00 seconds.
* If the 'invincibility' bonus is gotten when having the 4 other bonuses, you get normal invincibility (30 seconds) PLUS 170,000 points.
- SERIES -
1. Rygar - Legend Warrior (1986)
2. Rygar 2 (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1988)
Atari Lynx (1990)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Sharp X68000 (1993)
Commodore C64
$end
$info=ryujin,
$bio
Ryu Jin (c) 1993 Taito.
Game ID : M6100663A
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Dragon God'.
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
- STAFF -
Programmers : T. Kaki, T. Kim!!, K. Hirano
Graphic designers : K. Sakai, T. Chida, Suzuki!, N. Wataya, Syocyan, M. Tamura, Y. Takeda, N. Tanahara, S. Ohkura
Sound : H. Tsuda, T. Inohaya
$end
$info=ryukyu,
$bio
Ryukyu (c) 1990 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Nine Dragon'.
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
$end
$info=kirarast,
$bio
Ryuusei Janshi Kirara Star (c) 1996 Jaleco.
A mahjong game with a space-anime theme and very extensive animation.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Meteor Mahjong Soldier Glittering Star'.
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=sci,scia,sciu,
$bio
S.C.I. - Special Criminal Investigation (c) 1989 Taito.
Game ID : C09
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito Z System hardware.
The car that you drive is a Nissan 300ZX T-Top Turbo.
- SERIES -
1. Chase H.Q. (1988)
2. S.C.I. - Special Criminal Investigation (1989)
3. Super Chase - Criminal Termination (1992)
4. Ray Tracers (1997)
- STAFF -
Project leader : George Jyuttute
Game designers : Hiroyuki Sakou, Fumio Horiuchi, Eiji Nishikawa
Software : George K-5, yuichi Kikuchi, David Uematsu, Kazunori Sako
Originally based upon an idea that Carol Cameron submitted. In her original concept there were only tunnels and you were racing against computer players as opposed to racing against the clock.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 20.3
* Build date : Sat Sep 9 13 :56 :31 1989
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 21.1
* Build date : Fri Sep 15 10 :53 :18 1989
REVISION 3 :
* Software version : 22.0
* Build date : Fri Sep 15 15 :51 :12 1989
REVISION 4 :
* Software version : 22.1
* Build date : Mon Sep 18 10 :47 :59 1989
REVISION 5 :
* Software version : 23.0
* Build date : Fri Sep 29 13 :55 :10 1989
REVISION 6 :
* Software version : 24.0
* Build date : Wed Oct 18 09 :50 :21 1989
REVISION 7 :
* Software version : 24.1
* Build date : Wed Oct 18 10 :29 :48 1989
REVISION 8 :
* Software version : 25.0
* Build date : Thu Nov 2 12 :21 :06 1989
REVISION 9 :
* Software version : 26.0
* Build date : Thu Nov 9 14 :07 :19 1989
REVISION 10 :
* Software version : 26.26
* Build date : Mon Dec 18 16 :30 :02 1989
REVISION 11 :
* Software version : 26.34
* Build date : Thu May 22 11 :31 :04 1990
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp : Start out at level 11 (Labyrinth) and complete it. On level 12 (Coathanger) go right and catch the boost and continue going right. You will fly up and then continue and cross the finish line. You will be warped to level 18!
- STAFF -
Staff : Ed Rotberg, Andrew Burgess
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari Lynx (1991)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
$end
$info=sabotenb,sabotnba,
$bio
Saboten Bombers (c) 1992 NMK.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tecmo for distribution.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Cactus Bombers'.
$end
$info=sadari,
$bio
Sadari (c) 1993 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to NTC.
$end
$info=safari,
$bio
Safari (c) 06/1977 Gremlin.
Game ID : 57-66
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware and uses a cabinet overlay to produce the surrounding effect.
$end
$info=safarir,
$bio
Safari Rally (c) 12/1979 SNK.
At the flick of a switch, a white car approaches. You must avoid it and select the safest course, in a maze. When the first formation of dots is extinguished, 2 opposite cars dash at you from the upper screen. You must avoid them and run over the Lion and Snake in order to score bonus mystery points.. Never be off guard, skid zones are dangerous! When 4 patterns are cleared, 3 cars rush at you!! Only skilled players make it!!
- TRIVIA -
The second SNK game, the first was "Ozma Wars".
$end
$info=saiyugou,saiyugb1,saiyugb2,
$bio
Sai Yu Gou Ma Roku - Ryuu Bou You Gi No Shou (c) 03/1988 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0023
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Revisiting the Record of the Demon's Fall - Flowing Cane Bewitching Skill Chapter'.
This game is known in US as "China Gate".
$end
$info=nspiritj,
$bio
Saigo no Nindou (c) 1988 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Conclusion of Hard Journey'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Ninja Spirit".
This game runs on the Irem M-72 system hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Image Fight : G.S.M. Irem 1 - D28B0012) on 21/01/1989.
$end
$info=stdragon,
$bio
Saint Dragon (c) 03/1989 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
Produced by NMK.
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Saint Dragon - PCCB-00003) on 21/09/1989.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shizuyoshi Okamura (Sizzla), Tecchan
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Commodore C64 (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
$end
$info=salamand,salamanj,
$bio
Salamander (c) 07/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX587
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Lifeforce", but it was re-released one year later in Japan as "Lifeforce" (06/1987).
Note : The kanji on the Japanese version title screen actually reads "Sa Ra Man Da", meaning "Sand Gauze Wide Snake". This is an example of "ateji", where Japanese artists use the phonetic value of a character to fit the game's name allowing them to write the name in kanji as opposed to a kana.
Apolon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Original Sound of Salamander - BY-5020) on 16/12/1986.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Salamander - Again : Konami Kukeiha Club - KICA-7601) on 25/05/1992.
Sony Music Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Salamnder Arcade Soundtrack - KOLA-030) on 09/04/2003.
- UPDATES -
Salamander, the original japanese release, was originally a spin-off of "Gradius", but with a simplified power-up system and overhead stages.
Lifeforce, the US release, is just like the Japanese original only with slighty different color palettes.
Lifeforce, the Japanese re-release, has more organic looking graphics and adopts the "Gradius" power-up system.
Video graphics designers : Jun Sakurai, Miki Yoshikata, Ikuko Bando
Sound editors : Yoshiaki Hatano, Miki Higashino
Engineer : Yasushi Furukawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1991)
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Sony PlayStation (1997)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1986)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
$end
$info=salmndr2,
$bio
Salamander 2 (c) 1996 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
Note : The kanji on the title screen actually reads "Sa Ra Man Da", meaning "Sand Gauze Wide Snake". This is an example of "ateji", where Japanese artists use the phonetic value of a character to allow the title to be written with kanji (often choosing those that fit the game; the 4th kanji here means snake).
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Salamander 2 Orignal Game Soundtrack - KICA-7695) on 05/04/1996.
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Shark! Shark! Shark!'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Fire Shark!".
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version, Same! Same! Same! is different :
* You can only play one player at a time.
* When you get hit you start over a bit behind where you left off.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- SERIES -
1. Hishou Zame (1987)
2. Same! Same! Same! (1989)
- STAFF -
Music created by : Masanory Yuge
$end
$info=samurai,
$bio
Samurai (c) 02/1980 Sega.
Game ID : 289-302
The rogue samurai challenges all comers!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
- PORTS -
* Others :
Mobile phones (2003, "Mobile Samurai")
$end
$info=samuraia,
$bio
Samurai Aces (c) 1993 Psikyo.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sengoku Ace".
Samurai Aces is the very first game developed by Psikyo (Psikyo was founded in 1992 in Tokyo).
Note : There are 22 different endings!
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
*Extra features : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu. A level skip, BG test usually etc...
- SERIES -
1. Samurai Aces (1993)
2. Tengai (1996)
- STAFF -
Staff : Shinnosuke., Rick Johnson, O.Senbei, Hiromin, Shiori., Ukon Zakura, Minsk, Dozi, Tall Man, Ayanokouji Reimu, Iron Champ, Studio Avi
$end
$info=tsamurai,tsamura2,
$bio
Samurai Nihon-ichi (c) 1985 Taito.
Game ID : A35
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Japan's No. 1 Samurai'.
This game runs on the "Nunchackan" hardware.
$end
$info=samsho,
$bio
Samurai Shodown (c) 07/1993 SNK.
Game ID : 0045
The game that put the Neo-Geo on the map! Superb weapons-based fighter featuring twelve characters, bonus rounds and one end boss.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The game is known in Japan as "Samurai Spirits".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Samurai Shodown is the first game that introduced weapon fighting into the fighting game genre. The game used an upgraded version of the scaling graphics engine that was originally featured in "Art of Fighting".
Samurai Shodown takes most of its characters from either historical sources or characters from the Ninja Scroll anime. In fact, a few designers that worked on Samurai Shodown also worked on the Ninja Scroll anime.
Haohmaru is based on the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645), whose fighting philosophy heavily influenced that of the Haohmaru character.
Ukyo Tachibana is Based on Sasaki Kojiro Genryu (1572-1612), Musashi's skilled rival.
Jubei Yagyu is based on the historical Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi (1606-1644), who was a sword instructor to the Tokugawa shogunate. The Yagyu clan was a famous clan of samurai.
Hattori Hanzo Masashige (1541-1596) was the most famous of the Iga Ninja clan. He was a genius at leading night raids on forts and fiefs and became a feared assassin. Under his leadership, Iga Ninja became so notorious that Nobunaga felt it necessary to obliterate the Iga Ninja clan.
Wan-Fu seems to be a combination of two famous Chinese warriors. The first is a famous Chinese swordsman who was a rebel during the Ch'ing Dynasty. His name was Wang Ts-bin Wu, but he became known as Da Dao Wang Wu ('Big Scimitar Wang Wu'). The second lead bases Wan Fu upon the ancient, almost legendary, founder of the Chou Dynasty, King Wu Wang.
Kyoshiro Senryo is based on Nemuri Kyoshiro, a fictional character created by Shibata Tosaburo. 'Kyoshiro' translates to something like 'deranged fellow'. Tosaburo's Kyoshiro had nothing to do with kabuki theatre as does Samurai Shodown Kyoshiro. Kyoshiro's weapon is called a naginata.
Charlotte is based on a character in the manga 'The Rose of Versailles' by Riyoko Ikeda (1972).
Gen-an Shiranui looks much like Mushizo, the hunchback demon of Ninja Scroll. Gen-an's weapon is modeled after the weapon wielded by Shijima, the shadow demon, from Ninja Scroll. Although they share a surname, Gen-an is not a relative of Mai Shiranui of the Fatal Fury/King of Fighters series.
Amakusa Shiro Tokisada (1622-1638) led a Christian uprising against the Tokugawa shogunate in the Shimabara region of Japan.
Nakoruru is a homage to Sailor Moon.
A 'Kuroko' is a traditional Kabuki theatre stagehand. They are traditionally dressed in black and took care of scenery and other behind-the-scenes needs during a Kabuki performance, just like modern theatre stagehands. In the case of Samurai Shodown, Kuroko is the referee for each match in Samurai Shodown I and II. The black strip of fabric hanging over a Kuroko's face is to signify that they are not part of the Kabuki performance, just helping with the props. The red and white flags that Kuroko has are used in traditional martial arts matches, where each successful hit gets the corresponding fighter's flag raised.
Mai Shiranui (of Fatal Fury) appears in Haohmaru's and Gen-An's endings.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Samurai Spirits - PCCB-00135) on 17/09/1993.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen and press D.
* Sleeping Mamahaha : This is just hilarious! To see this while playing as Nakoruru simply stand still, after a 8 secs or so Mamahaha will land on Nakoruru's shoulder, start yawning and then it will fall asleep! :)
* Poppy's Puppies : To see a truly cool & funny secret pose with Galford, Get a PERFECT against an oponnent while unarmed. You must finish the battle with anything except a throw though!
* Tam Tam's Broken Ending : If you use continues while beating the game with Tam Tam, you will miss a part of the whole ending (You can't see his real face). Beat the game with one credit in order to see his face.
* Wan-fu's Sword Explosion Bug : While playing as Wan-fu trap an enemy against the edge of the screen then perform the Explosive Sword Drop with the B button (HCB + B) to throw the sword and land next to the oponnent. Since most players as well as the CPU are likely to block the move, crouch and hit them with the C button (a short kick). This will make the move unblockable and causes tons of damage!!!
* Cut-proof Characters? : Sometimes a finishing slash will cut most oponnents in half, however some characters (these being Kyoshiro & Amakusa) cannot be cut in half!
Sony PlayStation ("Samurai Spirits - Kenkaku Yubinan Pack")
FM Town Marty
$end
$info=samsho2,
$bio
Samurai Shodown II (c) 10/1994 SNK.
Game ID : 0063
The second game in this wildly popular series features fifteen weapon-wielding fighters clashing to earn the right to face the extremely difficult end boss.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Shin Samurai Spirits - Haohmaru Jigokuhen" (translates from Japanese as 'True Samurai Spirits - Haohmaru's Incident In Hell').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Kafuin Nicotine (Anglicized as 'Caffiene') is based somewhat on the Ninja Scroll character Dakuan who shares outfit and is armed with similar weapons. The 'papers' that Nicotine throws are called 'o-fuda', which are talismans inscribed with a prayer to endow them with certain powers. Japanese occultism and lore at work.
Neinhalt Sieger's name translates from German as 'non-stop victory'.
Genjuro Kibagami is a huge reference to a Japanese hanafuda deck. Hanafuda is a Japanese card game in which all cards represent a certain flower and time of the year. The hanafuda cards can be seen when Genjuro hits his opponent with special moves. Among the cards seen are wistaria, maple and peony. All cards shown are from an actual hanafuda deck.
Ryuhaku Todo (of AOF) appears in Gen-An's ending.
If you wait a long time, Hikyaku will throw food and/or bombs to the screen. Every so often, Kim Kaphwan (of Fatal Fury) will come out instead.
Kuroko's moves are largely borrowed from other characters.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack records for this game (Shin Samurai Spirits - PCCB-00164) on 02/11/1994.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costumes Colors : Press D instead of A to choose your character.
- SERIES -
1. Samurai Shodown (1993)
2. Samurai Shodown II (1994)
3. Samurai Shodown III (1995)
4. Samurai Shodown IV - Amakusa's Revenge (1996)
5. Samurai Shodown 64 (1997)
6. Samurai Shodown 64 II (1998)
7. Samurai Shodown V (2003)
- STAFF -
* Haohmaru :
Voice : Masaki Usui
Front character : V Shintani, Masami Tanaka, Y. Koyasu
Back character : Yasupuu, Yuhki.N, Chu, Satomi.S
Planner : Tomi.Yan
Program : Abe
* Nakoruru :
Voice : Harumi Ikoma
Front character : Puutaro Katori, Masami Tanaka, Riding Monkey, Kouji Takaya, Y. Koyasu, E. Ohira, Mamahira
Back character : Azumi?, Y. Nishiguchi, Satomi.S
Planner : Tomi.Yan
Program : Oh!Butch
* Hanzo Hattori :
Voice : Toshimitsu Arai
Front character : Makino Sakana, Pon.Yashamaru, Tokimeki Keisen
Back character : Yasupuu, K., Mayu.K, Y. Nishiguchi
Planner : K.Y. Hayate
Program : Abe
* Galford :
Voice : Kazuhiro Inage
Front character : Makino Sakana, Pon. Yashamaru
Poppy : Kuwa.Bee
Back character : Mayu-K, Chu
Planner : Chu
Program : Abe
* Wan-Fu :
Voice : Toshikazu Nishimura
Front character : Babilu,Ryu!, K. Tokimeki Keisen, Y.Koyasu, Yuhki.N, Rodem.Yam, Kakugo.Koji
Back character : Okadasan
Planner : Yukika
Program : Abe
* Ukyo Tachibana :
Voice : Eiji Yano
Front character : Harleydavidson, Sleeping,Wolf, Kouji.Takaya, Chu
Back character : Yasupuu, Yuhki.N, Satomi.S
Planner : Bad Aplles
Program : Abe
* Kyoshiro Senryo :
Voice : Atsushi Maezuka
Front character : Harleydavidson, Sleeping, Wolf, Kouji.Takaya
Back character : Azumi?, Kouji.Takaya, Chu, E. Ohira
Planner : Yukika
Program : Abe
* Gen-An Shiranui :
Voice : Eiji Yano
Front character : V Shintani, Masami. Tanaka, Y. Koyasu, Yuhki.N, Rodem.Yam, Yozora
Back character : Okadasan, Harleydavidson, Mayu.K, Yuhki.N
Planner : Bad Apples
Program : Oh!Butch
* Earthquake :
Voice : Masaki Usui
Front character : Riding Monkey, K., Chu
Back character : Okadasan, Yoshimitsu
Planner : Yukika
Program : Oh!Butch
* Yubei Yagyu :
Voice : Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Front character : Makino Sakana, Pon. Yashamaru, Tokimeki Keisen, Masami.Tanaka, Y.Koyasu, Rodem.Yam, Yozora
Back character : Azumi?
Planner : K.Y. Hayate
Program : Abe
* Charlotte :
Voice : Harumi Ikoma
Front character : Kuwa.Bee, Yoshi.M.Kaneko
Back character : Mayu.K, Yuhki.N, Y. Nishiguchi
Planner : Bad Apples
Program : Abe
* Genjuro Kibagami :
Voice : Kong Kuwata
Front character : Takachan. O??, Masami.Tanaka, Harleydavidson, Yoshimitsu, Kouji.Takaya, Chu, E. Ohira
Back character : Mayu.K
Planner : Yukika
Program : Oh!Butch
* Cham Cham :
Voice : Reiko Chiba
Front character : V Shintani, Masami-Tanaka, Riding Monkey, Takachan.O??, Kouji Takaya, E. Ohira, Y. Nishiguchi, Satomi.S
Back character : Yasupuu, Yoshimitsu, Chu, Y. Nishiguchi
Paku Paku voices : Kenji Ikeda
Paku Paku : Kuwa.Bee
Planner : Bad Apples
Program : Abe
* Neinhalt Sieger :
Voice : Kong Kuwata
Front character : Harleydavidson, Sleeping,Wolf, Kouji.Takaya, Yoshimitsu, Yuhki.N
Back character : Yoshimitsu, Chu
Planner : K.Y. Hayate
Program : Oh!Butch
* Nicotine Caffeine :
Voice : Atsushi Maezuka
Front character : Makino Sakana, Pon.Yashamaru, Mayu.K, Y.Koyasu, Yozora, Koba.B
Back character : Yoshimitsu, Tokimeki Keisen
Planner : Tomi.Yan
Program : Oh!Butch
* Rashoujin Mizuki :
Voice : Harumi Ikoma
Front character : Kuwa.Bee, Masami.Tanaka, riding Monkey, Y.Koyasu
Ambrosia : Riding Monkey, K.
Back character : Okadasan, E. Ohira
Planner : Kouji Takaya
Program : Oh!Butch, Abe
* Kuroko :
Voice : Toshikazu Nishimura
Front character : Yoshi.M.Kaneko, Kuwa.Bee, K., Riding Monkey, Y.Koyasu
Sony PlayStation ("Samurai Spirits - Kenkaku Yubinan Pack")
* Computers :
PC [Windows 9x]
$end
$info=samsho3,samsho3a,
$bio
Samurai Shodown III (c) 10/1995 SNK.
Game ID : 0087
Continuing the aesthetic tradition and high quality of the very successful series and featuring twelve selectable characters and an extremely pissed end boss.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Samurai Spirits - Zankurou Musouken" (literally : Samurai Spirits - Zankuro's Matchless Sword).
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Kafuin Gaira is a Buddhist monk whose weapons are giant 'mala', or Buddhist prayer beads. When Gaira wins the first round of a match, he throws a few punches and says 'Tenchu!', which means 'retribution!'. Gaira says a traditional Buddhist prayer for his fallen opponent when he wins the final round of the match. 'Namu amida butsu', Gaira's prayer, is basically 'go to heaven' or 'rest in peace'.
Shizumaru Hisame is a homage to Himura Kenshin (a character from the manga 'Rurouni Kenshin').
Zankuro Minazuki is a homage to Raijyuta Isurugi (another character from 'Rurouni Kenshin').
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Zankuro : It is possible to play as Zankuro in Samurai Showdown 3. The catch is that you can ONLY use it for 2P mode (ie. against a human opponent). Here's how you do it. With the cursor on Haohmaru, go straight to the following characters in order : Basara, Kyoshiro, Nakoruru, Haohmaru, Shizumaru, Rimururu, Amakusa, Gaira and Shizumaru. Wait until the timer says '03' on it and then press Start+A+B+C.
- SERIES -
1. Samurai Shodown (1993)
2. Samurai Shodown II (1994)
3. Samurai Shodown III (1995)
4. Samurai Shodown IV - Amakusa's Revenge (1996)
5. Samurai Shodown 64 (1997)
6. Samurai Shodown 64 II (1998)
7. Samurai Shodown V (2003)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Programmers : Abe Jaron, Oh! Butch, Magic2papa
Back team : Azumi, Mayu, Yoshimitsu, Yoshi-Ko, Chu, Guchi, Etsuko, Satoni, Has
Special effects by 'POW team'.
* Voice Actors :
Haohmaru : Masaki Usui
Nakoruru : Harumi Ikoma
Rimururu : Tomo Sakurai
Hanzo Hattori : Toshimitsu Arai
Galford : Key Inage
Kyoshiro Senryou : Monster Maetsuka
Ukyo Tachibana : Eiji Yano
Genjuro Kibagami : Kong Kuwata
Basara Kubikiri : Masahiro Nonaka
Shizumaru Hisame : Miho Kaneta
Gaira Kafuin : Kouji Suizu
Tokisada Shirou Amakusa : Eiji Yano
Zankuro Minazuki : Hiroyuki Arita
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
Sony PlayStation (1996)
Game Boy ("Nettou Samurai Spirits - Zankuro Musouken")
Sega Saturn
$end
$info=samsho4,
$bio
Samurai Shodown IV - Amakusa's Revenge (c) 10/1996 SNK.
Game ID : 0222
The fourth installment of Japanese swordplay featuring 17 selectable characters and two end bosses.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Samurai Spirits - Amakusa Kourin" (translates from Japanese as 'Samurai Spirits - Amakusa's Descent').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* I'm Not Afraid Of You! : Think you are really good? Tap Start 3 times quickly to make your character drop his/her sword. Now show your opponents that the most fearsome weapons are the ones you were born with! :). Note : A few characters are really hampered by the loss of weapon (eg. Haohmaru, Kazuki, Sogetsu) and a few are not really affected (Nakoruru, Rimururu, Hanzo).
* Sepukku (Suicide) : Press Back, then move your joystick a quarter circle from forwards to down and press Start to make your character kill himself/herself and lose the current round (Useless trick? Not quite since you will start the next round with a full rage gauge!).
* Silly Name Trick : Now this is weird! At the naming screen input 'AAA' as your name to make your character faint!
- SERIES -
1. Samurai Shodown (1993)
2. Samurai Shodown II (1994)
3. Samurai Shodown III (1995)
4. Samurai Shodown IV - Amakusa's Revenge (1996)
5. Samurai Shodown 64 (1997)
6. Samurai Shodown 64 II (1998)
7. Samurai Shodown V (2003)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Producers : Y. Koudou, H. Kawano, Bad Apple
Planners : Head-Ken, Tomi-Yan, Kouji.T, Guro
Support from : Masami Nakaoka, Eiji Shiroi, Y.Kawase, Araiichi, Nao.Q.
Back team : Yasu-Puu, Anta-Baka?, Y. Yoshimitsu, Yoshiko, Pu-Suke, Has, Y, Azumi, Chu
Programmers : Kura, Llaoyllakcuf, Dan---ABE
Sound : Yamapy-I, Kitapy, Mitsuo, Sha-V
* Voice Actors :
Tam Tam : Toshikazu Nishimura
Galford : Mantaro Koichi
Hanzo Hattori : Toshimitsu Arai
Jubei Yagyu : Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Sogetsu Kazama : Naoki Oikawa
Kazuki Kazama : Atsushi Yamanishi
Genjuro Kibagami : Kong Kuwata
Haohmaru : Masaki Usui
Charlotte : Harumi Ikoma
Tokisada Shirou Amakusa : Eiji Yano
Kyoshiro Senryou : Monster Maetsuka
Ukyo Tachibana : Eiji Yano
Basara Kubikiri : Masahiro Nonaka
Gaira Kafuin : Takeshi Watanabe
Shizumaru Hisame : Miho Kaneta
Nakoruru : Harumi Ikoma
Rimururu : Megumi Matsumoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
Sony PlayStation ("Samurai Spirits - Amakusa Kourin Special")
Sega Saturn
$end
$info=sfrush,
$bio
San Francisco Rush - Extreme Racing (c) 1996 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136109
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Demo Race : During the attract mode, press and hold the Music button while the machine is displaying a demo race. The race will continue until you release the button and will be shown from many different camera angles and perspectives that can't be seen at any other time during the game.
* Play Solo : At the 'Select your track' screen, hold the Reverse button while selecting your track to play solo. This blocks others from joining in and also eliminates the 'waiting for others to join' timer.
* Alternate Cars : At the vehicle select screen, hold the Music button and press View 1+Gas.
* Time Trial Mode : At the vehicle select screen, hold the Music button and press View 2+Gas.
* More Force Feedback : At the vehicle select screen, hold the Music button and press View 3.
- SERIES -
1. San Francisco Rush - Extreme Racing (1996)
2. San Francisco Rush 2049 (1999)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Mark Stephen Pierce
Software : Forrest Miller, Dave Shepperd, Mark van der Pol, Bruce Rogers, Steve Bennetts
Art : Mike Prittie, Gene Higashi, Jef Shears, Kirk Young
Audio : Todd Modjeski, Chuck Peplinski, David Reisner, Farrokh Khodadadi
Hardware : Andrew Dyer, Steve Correll, Paul Shepard, Dennis Nale, Mink Nguyen, Rick Meyette, Jeff Peters, Leon Fritts, Tram Vu
Design services : Pete Takaichi, Mark Gruber, Ralph Perez, Mark Hoendervoogt, Stevie Landaverde
$end
$info=sfrushrk,
$bio
San Francisco Rush - The Rock (c) 1996 Atari Games.
- SERIES -
1. San Francisco Rush - Extreme Racing (1996)
2. San Francisco Rush - The Rock (1996)
2. San Francisco Rush 2049 (1999)
$end
$info=sandscrp,
$bio
Sand Scorpion - Sasori (c) 1992 Face.
- TRIVIA -
'Sasori' is Japanese for...you guessed it...'Scorpion'!
A game that includes puzzle, quiz and action games within.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Puzzle & Action - R for the third time'. 'Sando-R' is a pun of the game's name.
This game is known outside Japan as "Treasure Hunt - Puzzle & Action".
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Tant-R - Puzzle & Action (1992)
2. Ichidant-R - Puzzle & Action (1994)
3. Sando-R - Puzzle & Action (1997)
$end
$info=wofa,
$bio
Sangokushi II (c) 10/1992 Capcom.
Four Chinese heroes attempt to unite China by defeating the hordes of enemies who stand in their way! Based on the Three Kingdoms saga.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Three Countries' Intentions II'.
This game is known in Japan as "Tenchi Wo Kurau II - Sekiheki no Tatakai" and outside Japan as "Warriors of Fate".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
The background and all characters were based on an actual history : The Period of Three Kingdoms after the 'Han' Dynasty in China. Character designs were based on a popular Japanese manga called 'Destruction of Heaven and Earth' published by Shueisha in Japan and created by Moto Kikaku.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Tenchi Wo Kurau II : G.S.M. Capcom 7 - PCCB-00133) on 20/08/1993.
Programmers : Takoguti Kamen 001, Cock-A-Doodle-Doo
Hardware engineer : Crasher H.T.
$end
$info=sarge,
$bio
Sarge (c) 10/1985 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
- STAFF -
Software : Jeff Nauman
Artists : Brian Colin, Sharon Perry
Sounds : Bob Libbe, Neil Falconer
Hardware : Cary Mednick, Steve Ackerman
Mechanical : John Kubik
Added support : Jim Belt
$end
$info=sarukani,
$bio
Saru Kani Hamu Zou - Taisen Block Kuzushi (c) 1997 Kaneko / Mediaworks.
Breakout featuring a jumping character and hilarious graphics.
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Monkey Crab Ham Elephant - Block Kuzushi Competition'. 'Block Kuzushi' is the Japanese name for "Breakout". 'Kuzushi' is something like 'off balance'.
This game is known in Asia as "VS Block Breaker".
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
$end
$info=sasuke,
$bio
Sasuke vs. Commander (c) 10/1980 SNK.
- TRIVIA -
The third game manufactured by SNK was their first colored game.
$end
$info=satansat,
$bio
Satan of Saturn (c) 03/1981 SNK.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known under Taito license as "Zarzon".
$end
$info=shollow,shollow2,
$bio
Satan's Hollow (c) 1981 Bally Midway.
Destroy the swarming gargoyles and win bridge pieces one-by-one. Build the bridge and cross into the valley to battle Satan himself. Take aim using a control grip with fire trigger. Use the protective shield to defend and destroy all enemies! Complete the final conflict and add barrels to your ship for additional fire power.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 2 hardware.
Some wiring harnesses are labeled 'Satan's Master' and others have 'Satan's Power' on the tag. These may have been pre-production titles for the game.
Designed and programmed by Arcade Engineering, who designed a slew of games for Midway before being bought out by them in 1985.
It seems like this game has copied its ideas from many other places. Check it out :
* Enemies going down and attacking your stock is similar to the ducks from "Carnival".
* The elaborate, mostly static background reminds of "Pleiads".
* The shield idea is used similarly to the shield in "Phoenix" (though you couldn't move when using it then, and it took longer to recharge).
* The diving enemy concept was used first in "Galaxian".
* The shot-increasing power-up concept originated in "Galaga".
A Satan's Hollow unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- STAFF -
Staff : Jeff Nauman, Brian Colin
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984)
$end
$info=slammast,slammasu,
$bio
Saturday Night Slam Masters (c) 07/1993 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Muscle Bomber Duo".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Mike Haggar from "Final Fight" appears on this game as selectable character.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album fro this game (Muscle Bomber - PCCB-00136) on 17/09/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993)
2. Muscle Bomber Duo - Ultimate Team Battle (1993)
Licensed to Jaleco for manufacture and distribution.
- STAFF -
Staff : Christopher Stamper, John Lathbury, Timothy Stamper
$end
$info=sauro,
$bio
Sauro (c) 1987 Tecfri.
$end
$info=savgbees,
$bio
Savage Bees (c) 02/1985 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Memetron.
This game is also known as "Exed Exes".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* If you manage to shoot all the first few screens worth of enemies (which is much easier with two players) you get rewarded with a group of dragonflies moving across the top. Each dragonfly is worth 10,000 points.
* Watch out for WOPs, which are POWs in reverse. They reduce your power level.
* There are special POWs that turn enemies into fruit. They're not the pretty POW on a circular background - those give power-ups - these are just the word POW. If you find one of these, hold off on using it until you get several of the bigger enemies onscreen. They're worth 5,000 points in their fruit form.
- STAFF -
Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto
$end
$info=savagere,
$bio
Savage Reign (c) 04/1995 SNK.
Game ID : 0059
Ten fighters, each brandishing a weapon, fight to have a crack at the Real King Lion. There are two planes of action to switch from and in some cases the player can use elements of the background as weapons.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Fu'un Mokushiroku - Kakutou Sousei" (translates from Japanese as 'Wind and Cloud Apocalypse - Hand-to-Hand Fighting Genesis'). 'Mokushiroku' is Japanese for the Christian book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse. 'Sousei' is Japanese for 'creation of the world', or 'genesis'. 'Sousei' and 'Mokushiroku' are diametrically opposed, just like 'Genesis' and 'Apocalypse' - and used here as a metaphor for the conflict between Syo Hayate and Shishi-Oh (King Lion).
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
'Fu'un' in the Savage Reign series actually refers to the fighting style of the main character, Syo Hayate.
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version :
* King Lion is named Kage Shishioh.
* King Leo is named Shin Shishioh.
- SERIES -
1. Savage Reign (1995)
2. Kizuna Encounter - Super Tag Battle (1996)
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Producers : Takashi Nishiyama, R. Field
Front designers : Sezamimi, Health Abe, Sugar Baby.R, Kanitaro, Masa.LC 630, M. Kawai (Osu!), Futatsu!!!, Exe. Ponda, K -Oda- Kirigiri, Fuku. Fuku, Shio Shio Shio, Okiemon, Toshiaki Joe, Morimori, Mikarin, Toooooooooohru, Mr. 6?Adachi, Marche-Kaji, 460. Ito, Aho Kamen, Nobuhiro. J
Back designers : Mic Senbey, Manoru, J. Mikami, Hipopo. Nao, Econo Daisuke, Ten Chan (260), Wadamomo Kagu, Miyoshi Yome, S Tami
Programmers : Magi2 Papa, Jaron, M.O.R. Jax Y. O
Sound : Jojouha Kitapy, Mariko, Yassun
Planners : Hamachi Papa, Mitsuzo, Uenoyama. Sys
* Voice Actors :
Syo Hayate : Konichi Hayashi
Gozu : Konichi Hayashi
Carol Stanzack : Kana Ohshima
Mezu : Konichi Hayashi
Max Eagle : Kunihiko Tatsumi
Nicola Zaza : Kana Ohshima
Chung Paifu : Humio Niwa
King Lion (Shishioh in Japanese version) : Masaru Naka
Gordon Bowman : Hisanori Higashi
Joker : Takeshi Kokubo
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=scandal,scandalm,
$bio
Scandal Mahjong (c) 02/1989 Nichibutsu.
Scandalous mahjong with scandalous girls.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=scion,scionc,
$bio
Scion (c) 1984 Seibu Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Cinematronics (09/1984).
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1985)
$end
$info=scotrsht,
$bio
Scooter Shooter (c) 1985 Konami.
$end
$info=scorpnmc,
$bio
Scorpion (c) 1982 Zaccaria.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg on "Moon Cresta" Hardware.
$end
$info=scramble,scrambls,scramblb,
$bio
Scramble (c) 02/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX387
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution (05/1981).
Two bootlegs of this game are known as "Explorer" and "Strafe Bomb".
Called the poor man's "Defender", this was one of the first multi-level space shooters, if not the first. It's also the first shooting game to have a fuel system.
A Scramble unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- SERIES -
1. Scramble (1981)
2. Super Cobra (1981)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1982)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Konami Collectors Series - Arcade Advanced")
* Computers :
Tandy (1983, "Skramble")
Commodore C64 (1983, "Skramble")
$end
$info=scregg,
$bio
Scramble Egg (c) 1983 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0001
- TRIVIA -
Scramble Egg is the first Technos game.
$end
$info=sspirits,
$bio
Scramble Spirit (c) 1988 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System-24 hardware.
- STAFF -
Director : Hoko Chan
Video Graphics : Ojisama, Panda, Nosa
Programmer : Night Emperor, Mam, Issei Kun
Sound design : Professor Tohru, Yatchan
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
$end
$info=screwloo,
$bio
Screw Loose (c) 1983 Mylstar Electronics.
Game ID : GV-123
- TRIVIA -
Screw Loose is an unreleased prototype and was Tim Skelly's last game for Mylstar. Only 3 units were produced.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly
Sound by : Craig Beierwaltes
$end
$info=scudhamm,
$bio
Scud Hammer (c) 1994 Jaleco.
An absolutely insane paper-rock-scissors game where the winner gets to beat the living crap out of the opponent.
- TRIVIA -
Japanese children play a version of paper-rock-scissors called 'jan ken pon'. 'jan, ken, pon' is chanted and the hands are thrown as tradition dictates. If there is a tie, a second round begins to the chant of 'aiko denshou' and the hands are thrown again. Traditionally, the loser of jan ken pon gets hit on the head with a fan, but in the case of Scud Hammer the fan has been replaced by a hammer and the object is to knock your opponent out with it.
$end
$info=neobattl,
$bio
SD Gundam Neo Battling (c) 1992 Banpresto.
Game ID : BP923
- TRIVIA -
SD stands from 'Super Deformed'.
$end
$info=sdgndmrb,
$bio
SD Gundam Sangokushi Rainbow Tairiku Senki (c) 1993 Banpresto.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'SD Gundam Three Kingdoms Rainbow Continent War History'. SD stands from 'Super Deformed'.
$end
$info=sdi,sdioj,
$bio
SDI - Strategic Defense Initiative (c) 1987 Sega.
A strategic challenge in the science of offensive & defensive warfare.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on both Sega System 16A and 16B hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Game Music Vol.3 - 28XA-109) on 10/10/1987.
- STAFF -
Planed by : Black Holl Tomo
Project leader : Joe Kacchan
Programmers : Sweet Tohchan, Anatano Pideshi, Ippo Ogapi, Defended Your State
Character designers : Saitama Kenji, 8940 KON
Scene designer : Henchan
Music by : Katsuhiro Hayashi (Funky Gerogero)
Mechanical engineer : MI.U.I.Hachi
Enemy creation : Demon Taka
Data adjust : Nanno Icchan
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
* Others :
Mobile phones ("Mobile SDI", 2002)
$end
$info=seabass,
$bio
Sea Bass Fishing (c) 1998 Able.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=sfposeid,
$bio
Sea Fighter Poseidon (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A14
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
$end
$info=seawolf,
$bio
Sea Wolf (c) 03/1976 Midway.
Game ID : 596
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
10,000 units were made.
- SERIES -
1. Sea Wolf (1976)
2. Sea Wolf II (1978)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tom McHugh, Dave Nutting
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Bally Astrocade
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1982)
$end
$info=seawolf2,
$bio
Sea Wolf II (c) 06/1978 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
Sea Wolf II is the first-ever sequel! It was basically the exact same game as its predecessor with a few cosmetic improvements.
Still, at least one of the cosmetic tweaks in "Sea Wolf"'s case was a ground-breaker in its own right - though there's some argument over the fact, Sea Wolf II is generally thought to have been the first coin-op to use genuine colour (i.e. not just sticking some bits of red and yellow cellophane over a black-and-white screen). Colour was the breakthrough that started to lure people other than pasty computer geeks into arcades to see what all the fuss was about (and ruin it for all the pasty computer geeks at the same time), and as such Sea Wolf II probably represents the very first 'modern' video game.
- SERIES -
1. Sea Wolf (1976)
2. Sea Wolf II (1978)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tom McHugh, Dave Nutting
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Commodore C64
$end
$info=secolove,
$bio
Second Love (c) 12/1986 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong, like love, is better the second time around.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=secretag,secretab,
$bio
Secret Agent (c) 1989 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Sly Spy".
In this Data East 'James Bond' Game (without the License) you can see a lot of publicity for other Data East games like Bad Dudes, Karnov and Chelnov.
- STAFF -
Game planner : Makoto Kikuchi
Programmers : Hinsyuku Man, Tac.H, Umanosuke
Designers : Dot Man, Kim, Malukin, Sin, Kanamori, Jun, Ferrari Adachi, Magurin Warrior
Musicians : Azusa Hara (AZUSA), Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO)
Hardwares : K. Takayama, P! Fujimoto, Osapan
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST (1989)
$end
$info=sectionz,sctionza,
$bio
Section Z (c) 12/1985 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The first of Capcom's 'Jet-Pack Hero' shooters! Your hero is called "Captain Commando" :)
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- SERIES -
1. Section Z (1985)
2. Side Arms - Hyper Dyne (1986)
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Toshio Arima
Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
$end
$info=sectrzon,
$bio
Sector Zone (c) 07/1984 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Seicross".
$end
$info=mp_gaxe2,
$bio
Golden Axe II (c) 1993 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This is a slightly harder version of the Sega Mega Drive version and is released around two years after the original :
* Two lives instead of three.
* Two units of health instead of three.
* In the Megadrive version, you have to hold the A button to use more powerful magic. In this version, when you tap the A button, you automatically use the strongest magic available.
* Eight minute time limit added.
- SERIES -
1. Golden Axe (1989)
2. Golden Axe Warrior (1990, Sega Master System)
3. Golden Axe II (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
4. Golden Axe - The Revenge of Death Adder (1992)
5. Golden Axe III (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Golden Axe - The Duel (1994)
$end
$info=mp_sonic,
$bio
Sonic The Hedgehog (c) 1993 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
Released two years after the original, this Mega Play version can be considered as a reduced version :
* Stages : Green hill -> Spring year -> Starlight -> Scrap brain (1,2) -> Final zone.
* You have a limited amount of time per level (usually pretty tight, 1 minute is the easy setting for the first level, 35 seconds seems to be the hardest).
* Extra life boxes do nothing.
* Jumping into the special stage ring does nothing (no special stages).
* When you finish it sonic seems to have the 'you didn't get any emeralds' look despite there being no emeralds due to the lack of special stages.
$end
$info=mp_twc,
$bio
Tecmo World Cup (c) 1993 Sega.
$end
$info=mt_aftrb,
$bio
After Burner (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 10
- SERIES -
1. After Burner (1987)
2. After Burner II (1987)
3. After Burner III (1992, Sega Mega CD)
$end
$info=mt_beast,
$bio
Altered Beast (c) 11/1988 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 01
Goddess Athena has been abducted by the Lord of the Underworld. Her father Zeus has looked for a brave warrior strong enough to save her and chose you, a brave centurion who died with honor & courage on the battlefield. So after bringing you back to life, Zeus has granted you with the power to morph into powerful holy beasts in order to stand a chance against the unspeakable horrors in the Underworld. Can you save goddess Athena and secure your place as a warrior of the gods? Features detailed graphics, nice soundtrack along with some digitized voices, as well as simple yet fun gameplay. Highly recommended for action game fans as well as "Splatterhouse" fans!
- TRIVIA -
This represents the Sega Mega Drive port of the arcade version. Altered Beast was the first game that was offered by Sega as a bundle with its 16-bit console.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Beast Select : At the title screen, hold A+B+C+Downleft and then press Start. A menu that allows selection of the beast for each round should appear.
* Level / Beast Select : On the main title screen, press B+Start to access the Hidden options screen. From here, you can select the difficulty, which level you wish to start at and what kind of beast to play as.
* Sound Test : At the title screen, hold A+C+Upright and then press Start.
* Continue : When you run out of lives and the game ends, wait for the title screen to appear. Hold A and press Select to continue from the stage at where you died.
$end
$info=mt_tgolf,
$bio
Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 31
$end
$info=mt_astro,
$bio
Astro Warrior (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 13
$end
$info=mt_bbros,
$bio
Bonanza Bros. (c) 05/1991 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 49
$end
$info=mt_cols,
$bio
Columns (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 36
$end
$info=mt_crack,
$bio
Crackdown (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 41
$end
$info=mt_eswat,
$bio
Cyber Police E-Swat - Enhanced Special Weapons and Tactics (c) 07/1990 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 38
A powerful crime syndicate is creating chaos in your city. As a rookie cop, you must prove your worth by capturing dangerous criminals in order to get promoted to an E-swat agent, the meanest crime-fighting machine ever to walk the streets! Many perils await you, but it's all part of a cop's job! Features nice graphics & sound, as well as a nice variety of enemies & challenges to beat!
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : Start a game, the Hero and Mission screen appears. Now hold A+B+C and press Left, Right, Up, Down. You are now able to select the level by pressing Left/Right.
* Sound Test : To enable the sound test, first beat the game. Then during the ending sequence, press and hold buttons A+B+C+Downleft. Keep holding these and press Start until the sound test screen appears.
So much has happened since Arthur rescued Gunievere from the Goblin King and then left home to battle far away from home. Demons have now seized the kingdom and Arthur returns home only to watch the castle's lone survivor, his beloved Gunievere slain before his eyes by Lucifer himself! Now Arthur embarks once again in a one-man battle against the demonic dwellers of the night in order to save Gunievere's soul in this arcade classic. Features excellent gothic-style graphics & sound, improved control & a devilish challenge that will put pros to the test. Love never dies...
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Invincibility : At the title screen, press A(x4), Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, B and Start.
* Japanese Mode : Enter the Options menu. Choose '26' for the music and '56' for sound selections, then hold Downleft+A+B+C+Start.
* Slow-Mo Cheat : At the title screen press Up, A, Down, A, Left, A, Right, A. Begin the game, press Start to pause and hold B and unpause to resume gameplay in Slow-Motion.
* Stage Select : Press Up, Down, Left, Right repeatedly at the title screen. You'll hear a harp if you did it right and the words 'Push Start Button' are flashing. To choose your stage, you must hold specific buttons down when you press START at this menu as follows :
Stage 1-2 - Hold A and press Start.
Stage 2-1 - Hold Up+B and press Start.
Stage 2-2 - Hold Up+A and press Start.
Stage 3-1 - Hold Down+B and press Start.
Stage 3-2 - Hold Down+A and press Start.
Stage 4-1 - Hold Left+B and press Start.
Stage 4-2 - Hold Left+A and press Start.
Stage 5-1 - Hold Right+B and press Start.
Stage 5-2 - Hold Right+A and press Start.
Final boss - Hold Downright+A and press Start.
- SERIES -
1. Ghosts'n Goblins (1985)
2. Ghouls'n Ghost (1988)
3. Super Ghouls'n Ghost (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
$end
$info=mt_gaxe,
$bio
Golden Axe (c) 12/1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 25
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : Select arcade mode. Hold Downleft+B and press Start at the character selection screen. A number that corresponds to the starting level will appear in the upper left corner of the screen. Use the D-pad to change it to the level you want.
* 9 Continues : At the character select screen, hold Downleft+A+C. Release and press Start.
- SERIES -
1. Golden Axe (1989)
2. Golden Axe Warrior (1990, Sega Master System)
3. Golden Axe II (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
4. Golden Axe - The Revenge of Death Adder (1992)
5. Golden Axe III (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Golden Axe - The Duel (1994)
- STAFF -
Software designers : Takosuke, Moto Cbx1000, Ham Tak, Waka
* Level Select : While the opening screen scrolls, simultaneously hold A+B+C+Start.
Still holding A, release B+C and press them again.
This will bring you to the options screen.
Still holding A, release B+C, select 'exit' and press B+C once more.
You'll be back at the main menu.
Still holding A, release B+C and hit them again to choose the number of players.
Keep all the buttons down and press Start.
Release only Start, select your character, then still holding down A+B+C, press Up and hit Start.
You can now select the level you want to play.
* Full Magic : Go to the options screen and select the 'Special Magic' option.
Begin game play and Hold A when the music for the Bosses on levels 1 to 4 begins to play.
Defeat the Boss while holding A.
Release the button when the screen turns black and your character is transported to the bonus level.
Do not press any buttons or move the D-pad.
When the next level begins, player one will cast a spell that will increase the magic points to 255 (Note : Do not use more magic points that what your character normally is allowed to use.Doing so will freeze the game).
- SERIES -
1. Golden Axe (1989)
2. Golden Axe Warrior (1990, Sega Master System)
3. Golden Axe II (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
4. Golden Axe - The Revenge of Death Adder (1992)
5. Golden Axe III (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Golden Axe - The Duel (1994)
$end
$info=mt_ggolf,
$bio
Great Golf (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 05
$end
$info=mt_gsocr,
$bio
Great Soccer (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 06
$end
$info=mt_stf,
$bio
Joe Montana II - Sports Talk Football (c) 1991 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 58
$end
$info=mt_kcham,
$bio
Kid Chameleon (c) 05/1992 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 60
- TRIVIA -
You can get a powerup that would turn Kid Chameleon into Rick from "Splatterhouse".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 5000 Bonus Points : Complete any level without collecting any special items to get 5000 bonus points.
$end
$info=mt_lastb,
$bio
Last Battle - Legend of the Final Hero (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 20
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Shin Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu - Hokuto no Ken" (translates from Japanese as 'New End of the Century Savior Legend - Fist of the Big Dipper').
This game is based on the manga 'Hokuto no Ken' by Buronson and Tetsuo Hara. 'Hokuto' is the Japanese word for the constellation known in the west as 'The Big Dipper'. This is why the main character, Kenshirou, has seven scars in the shape of the big dipper on his chest, not just one scar representing the north star.
- UPDATES -
Changes from Japanese version :
* Blood removed, Enemies now just fly off screen instead of exploding.
* All characters are recolored.
* Characters were all given stupid names. Kenshirou became Aarzak, Bat became Max, Lin became Alyssa, etc.
* Chapter titles removed.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Continue : When you lose your last life and the word 'Legend of the Final Hero' appear, hold A+B+C and then press Start to continue on the stage that you died on.
- SERIES -
1. Hokuto no Ken (NEC PC-8801 computer)
2. Hokuto no Ken (Sega Mark III) (bastardized version, "Black Belt", released outside Japan in 1986 for Sega Master System)
3. Shin Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu : Hokuto no Ken (Sega Mega Drive) (bastardized version, "Last Battle - Legend of the Final Hero", released for Sega Genesis in 1989)
4. Hokuto no Ken (1986, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu : Hokuto no Ken 2 (1987, Nintendo Famicom) (Released in USA as "Fist of the North Star" for NES)
6. Shin Seiki Souzou - Seiken Retsuden : Hokuto no Ken 3 (1989, Nintendo Famicom)
7. Hokuto no Ken : Seizetsu Juuban Shoubu (Gameboy, 1989) (Released in USA as "Fist of the North Star : 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe" in 1990)
8. Hokuto no Ken 4 : Shichisei Haken Den - Hokuto Shinken no Kanata he (1991, Nintendo Famicom)
9. Hokuto no Ken 5 : Tenma Ryuusei Den - Ai * Zetsushou (1992, Super Famicom)
10. Hokuto no Ken 6 : Gekitou Denshou Ken * Haou he no Michi (Super Famicom, 1992)
11. Hokuto no Ken 7 : Seiken Retsuden - Denshousha he no Michi (Super Famicom, 1993)
12. Hokuto no Ken (Sega Saturn 1995, Sony Playstation 1996) Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu : Hokuto no Ken (Sony Playstation, 2000)
13. Typing Ougi Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi (Windows / Mac, 1999)
14. Typing Ougi Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi SE (Windows / Mac, 1999)
15. Typing Haou Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi 2 (Windows / Mac, 2000)
16. Punch Mania : Hokuto no Ken (2000)
17. Punch Mania : Hokuto no Ken 2 - Gekitou Shura no Kuni Hen (2000)
18. Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi Zero (Windows / Mac, 2001)
19. Hokuto no Ken Gekiuchi 3 (Windows / Mac, 2003)
20. Taisen Kakutou Puzzle Game: Hokuto de BON!! (Windows 95/98, 2000) (unlicenced use of Hokuto no Ken characters)
21. Sega Ages 2500 Series : Hokuto no Ken (Playstation 2, 2003)
$end
$info=mt_mwalk,
$bio
Moonwalker (c) 04/1990 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 40
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 15 Lives : At the starting screen, press Up(x2) Down, Left, Right, A(x2), C.
* Level Select : Hold Upleft+A on player 2 side. Press Start at the title screen on player 1 side to start a one player game. The phrase 'round one' will appear on the screen. Press Left or Right to change rounds and then press Start to play.
$end
$info=mt_mystd,
$bio
Mystic Defender (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 27
$end
$info=mt_parlg,
$bio
Parlour Games (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 29
$end
$info=mt_shnbi,
$bio
Shinobi (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 08
- SERIES -
1. Shinobi (1987)
2. Shadow Dancer - Kage no Mai (1989)
3. The Revenge of Shinobi (1989, Sega Mega Drive)
4. The Cyber Shinobi - Shinobi Part 2 (1990, Sega Master System)
5. GC Shinobi (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. GG Shinobi II - The Silent Fury (1992, Sega Game Gear)
7. Shinobi - Return of the Ninja Master (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
$end
$info=mt_sonic,mt_sonia,
$bio
Sonic The Hedgehog (c) 1991 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 52
- TRIVIA -
Sonic The Hedgehog : Genesis of the Genesis'! Greatest hero 'Sonic the Hedgehog' was the premier character on the home system 'Sega Mega Drive'. It is said that because the Genesis was faster than other console systems at the time (and more importantly, faster than its chief competitor, the Nintendo Super Famicom), Sonic, a hedgehog whose lone weapon is his speed, was born.
Sonic replaced 'Alex Kidd', who was Sega's mascot prior to 1990.
The bonus stage scene was greatly inspired by Taito's "Cameltry".
MB (Milton Bradley) released a board games based on this video game (same name) : Just like the video game, the object is to collect the most rings and defeat Dr. Robotnik.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : At the title screen, press Up, Down, Left, Right. You should hear a noise like a ring being collected. Then, hold A and press Start for a level select.
* Crazy Sonic : Hold A+B+C during demonstration mode for force Sonic to run into objects and act strangely (Note : This may also be done during the ending sequence after completing the Final Zone).
* Debug Mode : Press Up, C, Down, C, Left, C, Right, C, Start, then hold A at the title screen. Continue to hold A until game play begins. Screen coordinates will appear instead of a score and the number of objects displayed will appear instead of the time remaining. Use one of the following buttons sequences to enable the corresponding debug code...
Object transformation : Press B during game play to change Sonic into a game object.
1) Press A to change into a new object.
2) Press C to place an object on the screen.
3) Press B again to revert back to Sonic (Note : The type of object that may be selectable will vary from level to level).
Invincibility : Sonic is, by default, invincible in debug mode (Note : Sonic can still drown, be crushed, fall and die, etc. He is only invincible to enemy attacks).
Slow motion : Pause gameplay and hold B.
Restart : Pause gameplay and press A.
Frame advance : Pause gameplay and press C.
* Control Ending Sequence : Enable the 'Debug mode' code. Press B when Sonic is running with the animals at the end, then turn back into Sonic. You can nowcontrol yourself.
- SERIES -
1. Sonic The Hedgehog (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
2. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (1992, Sega Mega Drive)
3. Sonic The Hedgehog CD (1993, Sega Mega CD)
4. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Sonic and Knuckles (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Sonic and Knuckles 2 (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
7. Sonic and Knuckles 3 (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
8. Knuckles' Chaotix (1995, Sega Mega Drive 32X)
9. Sonic Adventure (1999, Sega Dreamcast)
10. Sonic Adventure 2 (2001, Sega Dreamcast)
11 Sonic Adventure 2 - Battle (2001, Nintendo Gamecube)
12. Sonic Advance (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
13. Sonic Advance 2 (2002, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
14. Sonic Adventure DX - Director's Cut (2003, Nintendo Gamecube)
15. Sonic N (2003, Nokia N-Gage)
16. Sonic Advance 3 (2004, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
17. Sonic Heroes (2004, Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation 2)
- STAFF -
Staff : Yuji Naka, Naoto Oshima
$end
$info=mt_soni2,
$bio
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (c) 1992 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 62
- SERIES -
1. Sonic The Hedgehog (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
2. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (1992, Sega Mega Drive)
3. Sonic The Hedgehog CD (1993, Sega Mega CD)
4. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Sonic and Knuckles (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Sonic and Knuckles 2 (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
7. Sonic and Knuckles 3 (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
8. Knuckles' Chaotix (1995, Sega Mega Drive 32X)
9. Sonic Adventure (1999, Sega Dreamcast)
10. Sonic Adventure 2 (2001, Sega Dreamcast)
11 Sonic Adventure 2 - Battle (2001, Nintendo Gamecube)
12. Sonic Advance (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
13. Sonic Advance 2 (2002, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
14. Sonic Adventure DX - Director's Cut (2003, Nintendo Gamecube)
15. Sonic N (2003, Nokia N-Gage)
16. Sonic Advance 3 (2004, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
17. Sonic Heroes (2004, Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation 2)
$end
$info=mt_shar2,
$bio
Space Harrier II (c) 10/1988 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 02
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Sound Test And Some Options : At the title screen hold Right+A to access a mode selection screen that includes a sound test, difficulty setting, an option to turn rapid fire on or off and an option to use normal or inverted directional control.
- SERIES -
1. Space Harrier (1985)
2. Space Harrier II (1988, Sega Mega Drive)
3. Planet Harriers (2001)
- STAFF -
Director : Kotaro Hayashida (Ossale Kohta)
Lead Programmer : Yamaichi
Assistant / Monster Programmer : Ore
Program Coordinator : Yamaichi
Monster Design : Stresteles, Taro Shizouka
Graphic Coordinator : Stresteles
Game Tester : Akinori Nishiyama (Works Nishi)
Music Composer : Tokuhiko Uwabo (Bo)
Sound Programming : Tokuhiko Uwabo (Bo), Navy
$end
$info=mt_smgp,
$bio
Super Monaco GP (c) 08/1990 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 39
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Lose Your Head : In arcade mode, cross the finish line in the top three while pressing A+B+C. When your driver holds aloft his trophy, he holds up his head instead!
$end
$info=mt_stbld,
$bio
Super Thunder Blade (c) 10/1988 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 03
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Level Select : Press these buttons sequences at the title screen to begin at the level that you want...
* Extra Lives : Enable the level select code and get a continue. Highlight 'Option' and hold A+B+C and press Start. A picture of a panda will appear on the 'Player' selection to confirm the code.
$end
$info=mt_tetri,
$bio
Tetris (c) 1989 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 22
$end
$info=mt_revsh,
$bio
The Revenge of Shinobi (c) 12/1988 Sega.
Game ID : Mega-Tech No. 28
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Infinite Shurikins : Go to the options Screen, move the pointer up to Shurikins and set them to 00, wait about 30 seconds (without moving the pointer). You will here a sound and the '00' should change to an infinite symbol. Start the game and you will have unlimited Shurikins.
- SERIES -
1. Shinobi (1987)
2. Shadow Dancer - Kage no Mai (1989)
3. The Revenge of Shinobi (1989, Sega Mega Drive)
4. The Cyber Shinobi - Shinobi Part 2 (1990, Sega Master System)
5. GC Shinobi (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. GG Shinobi II - The Silent Fury (1992, Sega Game Gear)
7. Shinobi - Return of the Ninja Master (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Holy Warrior Amatelass'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Soldier Girl Amazon".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Nichibutsu 1 - D28B0004) on 21/09/1988.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Takeshi Yoshida
$end
$info=cupsoc,cupsoc2,cupsocbl,
$bio
Seibu Cup Soccer (c) 1992 Seibu Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Olympic Soccer '92".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Goal! '92".
$end
$info=seicross,
$bio
Seicross (c) 07/1984 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Sector Zone".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
$end
$info=seiha,seiham,
$bio
Seiha (c) 07/1987 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong girls for you to play against.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Conquest'.
- STAFF -
Programmer : K. Komai
Planner : K. Tanaka
Artists : Asa & Senba
Music & Sound : N. Yoshida
Hardware : I. Shiki
$end
$info=cultname,
$bio
Seimei-Kantei-Meimei-Ki Cult Name (c) 1996 I'Max.
$end
$info=sscandal,
$bio
Seishun Scandal (c) 1985 Coreland / Sega.
Game ID : 834-5755
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Adolescent Scandal'.
This game is known in Korea and US as "My Hero".
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
$end
$info=selfeena,
$bio
Sel Feena (c) 1991 East Technology.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
- STAFF -
Directer : Shimachan
Programmers : H. Ikeda, Junia, Kim, T. Kakinuma, Tony.Snow, Y. Yoshiura
Sound : Tsuda
Character designers : Irisawa, Kanuma, Kawashima, Nagoshi, Sakai
Supervisor : Takioka
$end
$info=grdnstrm,
$bio
Sen Jin - Guardian Storm (c) 1998 Afega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Battle God'.
- STAFF -
Hardware designer : Cho Nam Jung
Programmer : Oh Gyeong Hun
Background designers : Park Kyong Su, Kim Eun Jin
Animation : Kim Young Mi, Le Hoan Ki, Kim Jin Young
Sound : Park Chi Ho
Director : Ryou Hai Sung
$end
$info=senknow,
$bio
Sen-Know (c) 1999 Kaneko / Kouyousha.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Brainwashing'.
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
Note : The kanji on the titlescreen reads 'sennou' which means 'brainwashing'. 'Know' in the title is a pun on the second character 'nou', which means 'brain'.
$end
$info=sengekis,sengekij,
$bio
Sengeki Striker (c) 1997 Kaneko / Warashi.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Dramatic Battle Striker'.
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
- STAFF -
Directed by : Sho
Programmer : Tsutomu Tabata
Character designer : Nozomu Oda
Game designer & 3D models : Taichi Shigemura
Planner : Norihide Yamaguchi
Character graphic designers : Taichi Shigemura, Nozomu Oda, Tama
Two warriors, endowed with spiritual gifts, fight to stop the resurrection of the Mad Shogun. Lots of very interesting enemies and beautiful scenery. The player also has the ability to morph into different fighters.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sengoku Denshou" (translates from Japanese as 'Civil War Tradition').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
In level 2, there is a store called 'Boutique Athena' in the background with the original Athena logo from 1986's "Athena" by SNK.
- SERIES -
1. Sengoku (1991)
2. Sengoku 2 (1993)
3. Sengoku 3 (2001)
- STAFF -
Producer : Yanbaru
Programmers : Shinchan-SSS, Oh!Butch
Sound : Tate Norio, Shimizum
Picture : U-Rakuchou, Marohie, Mic-Senbey, Chulip-Nao, Dadamusi, Sick of
Game assists : Dirty-H-Miyamaki, Phantom Iwata, HTMS-Sugimori
Directors : Tama, Moonmin
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993, "Sengoku Densyo")
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=sengoku2,
$bio
Sengoku 2 (c) 02/1993 SNK.
Game ID : 0040
The Mad Shogun rises again, this time taking over various periods in the time stream. Now you're permanently armed with a sword and must save different eras from the wrath of the Mad Shogun!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sengoku Denshou 2" (translates from Japanese as 'Civil War Tradition 2').
Taking quite a different approach than the previous two Sengoku games, the third in the series introduces four characters and a new chain combo system. Two bosses, when defeated, can also be selected for battle for the final two stages.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Developed by Noise Factory (their first game) for the original SNK Corp. (SNK's last official title).
This game is also known as "Sengoku Legends 2001".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sengoku Denshou 2001 Original Soundtrack - SCDC-00102) on 18/07/2001.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play as Okuni and Byakki : Finish China (Easy), Italy (Hard), and Japan (Hard).
Voice artists -Character Land- : Koreya Nannda, Yukihiro Fujimoto, Syuusuke Sada, Takahiro Araki, Sayuri Koizumi, Runnna Wasio, Tika Iwami
$end
$info=sngkace,
$bio
Sengoku Ace (c) 04/1993 Psikyo.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Civil War Ace'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Samurai Aces".
Sengoku Ace is the very first game developed by Psikyo (Psikyo was founded in 1992 in Tokyo).
Note : There are 22 different endings!
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra features : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu. A level skip, BG test usually etc...
- SERIES -
1. Sengoku Ace (1993)
2. Sengoku Blade - Sengoku Ace Episode II (1996)
- STAFF -
Staff : Shinnosuke., Rick Johnson, O.Senbei, Hiromin, Shiori., Ukon Zakura, Minsk, Dozi, Tall Man, Ayanokouji Reimu, Iron Champ, Studio Avi
$end
$info=sengokmj,
$bio
Sengoku Mahjong (c) 1991 Sigma.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Civil War Mahjong'.
- STAFF -
Z80 Program rom written by : K. Saeki
$end
$info=commandj,
$bio
Senjou no Ookami (c) 05/1985 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Wolf of the Battlefield'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Commando (Capcom)".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Space Invasion".
The main character is Super Joe from "Rush & Crash" and "Top Secret".
Bandai released a boardgame based on this video game (Commando) : A simple roll-and-move type game, with symbols on the board indiciating what happens when you land on that spot. There are multiple choices on which direction to go, but not too much in the way of required thinking. There are many different boards that you progress through, each 'board' representing one 'stage' of the game.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Here's A Hot Way To Kill The Soldiers Without Going Anywhere Near Them : At the end of each area, when the enemy soldiers are pouring out of the gate from their compound, move your commando to the bottom of the screen and shoot down. Your shots will come down from the top of the screen, killing the soldiers as they come out of the gate.
* This will let you rack up big points and all the extra men you can : On the first stage there is a cliff on the right side of the screen. The bad guys will jump off the end of this cliff and attack you. If you walk until the bad guys START jumping off and then stop you can stand there and kill them until you get sick of playing or until you reach the max extra men.
If you plan on playing thru the rest of the game you should stop at the max amount of extra men. If you just sit there the enemies will get faster and faster so the rest of the game will be harder.
- SERIES -
1. Senjou no Ookami (1985)
2. Senjou no Ookami II (1990)
- STAFF -
Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
MSX (1987)
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Senjou no Ookami II (c) 03/1990 Capcom.
The US faces a grave crisis! The former president has been kidnapped by a group of revolutionaries while on a trip on Central Africa meant to promote world peace. Take control of three highly skilled anti-terrorist soldiers and venture through enemy lines to save the former president & annihilate the rebel army in the process. Features solid graphics & sound, plenty of weapons & vehicles to use and hulking bosses to defeat.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Wolf of the Battlefield II'.
This game is known in US as "Mercs".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Capcom 3 - PCCB-00030) on 21/05/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* At the end of stage 1, a large plane rises in front of the player. If you stand .25 to .5 inches up from the bottom of the cliff, and line up so your bullets will hit just to the right of the plane's center, it cannot hit you with its cannon. This takes practice.
- SERIES -
1. Senjou no Ookami (1985)
2. Senjou no Ookami II (1990)
- STAFF -
Chief designers : S. Okano, A. Kume, Kijima
Character designers : Hitoshi Nishio, T. Hayashi
Sound : M. Gotoh
Sound programmer : Y. Katayama
Programmers : M. Akahori, T. Ohta, Y. Matsui
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Senjyo (c) 1983 Tehkan.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Battlefield'.
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Senkyu (c) 1995 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Battle Balls".
A cartridge used to test the components of Bally / Sente game machines.
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Sente Mini Golf (c) 11/1985 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- UPDATES -
In Mini Golf (set 2), a screen with two missing children (Tahj Allen Merriman and Steven Phillip Curtis) appears after the first demo.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Dennis Koble
Art direction : Roger Hector
Sound : Jesse Osborne
Art : Gary Johnson, Bil Maher, Mark McPhee
Technical support : Dave Ross, Owen Rubin, Paul Brandt, Ed Rotberg
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Sexual Trivia (c) 1985 Kinky Kit and Game.
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Sexy Parodius (c) 1996 Konami.
In the third chapter of the famed Gradius parody series, the 'unique' squad of bounty hunters must stop some VERY unusual criminals (such as a giant corncob who is terrorizing the local chickens, runaway geisha thieves and babe-kidnapping penguins just to name a few!), in order to pursue their ultimate goals (world-peace, a fat bounty, a big mansion and LOTS of girls!!!). Features colorful 2-D graphics, unique characters, branching paths depending on your performance, PLENTY of weapons to try and lots of girls to boot! :D
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
World 3-A (get the 300 coins in World 2) will appeal to fans of Konami's classic game "Yie Ar Kung-Fu" (Oolong makes a guest appearance just before reaching the stage boss and you can even knock him out!)
World 3-B (do not get the 300 coins in World 2) is a hillarious parody of Konami's "CastleVania" series (the well-known Medusa makes a guest appearance as the stage's boss!)
Character selection screen music is a remix of 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The music theme of Shooting Star comes from "Twin Bee Yahhoo! Fushigi no Kuni de Oo-Abare!!" (1995, Konami).
Stage 1 music is a megamix of : 'Hokkaido wa Dokoni Aru?' by Gonchichi, 'American Patrol' by Frank W. Meacham, and 'My Old Kentuchy Home' by Stephen C. Foster.
Stage 1 boss music is a remix of 'Summ, Summ, Summ, Bienchen' by Hoffmann V. Fallersleben
Stage 2 music is a remix of a music from "Yi Ar Kung-Fu" (1985, Konami).
Stage 2 boss music is a megamix of : a music from "Yi Ar Kung-Fu" and "Maim Maim" (an Israeli folksong).
Stage 3 music is a megamix of : a music from "Castlevania" and 'Clarinet Polka" (a Polish folksong).
Stage 3 boss music is a megamix of : a music from "Castlevania" and 'Hungarian Dance No. 5' by Brahms.
Stage 4 music is a remix of 'Csikos Post' by Hermann Necke.
Stage 4 boss music is a megamix of : 'Bienchen Summ Herum!' (a Bohemian folksong) and 'Einzug der Gladiatoren' by Julius Fucik.
Stage 5 music is a megamix of : 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' by William Steffe and 'J'ai Perdu le Do de Ma Clarinette' (a French folksong).
Stage 5 boss music is a remix of the Aircraft Carrier music from "Gradius".
Stage 6 music is a megamix of : 'Tankoubushi' (A Japanese folksong) and 'Hokkai Bon'uta' (Japanese Bon Festival Song)
Stage 6 boss music is a megamix of : 'Symphony No. 5 in C, Op. 67' by Ludwig Beethoven, and 'Genkotsuyama no Tanukisan' (A Japanese children's song).
Stage 7 music is a remix of 'El Bimbo' by Claude Morgan.
Stage 7 boss music is a remix of 'Habanera - From Carmen' by Georges Bizet.
Stage 8 sub-boss 1 music is a remix of 'Piano Sontata K.331, 3rd : Rondo Alla Turca' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Stage 8 sub-boss 2 music is a remix of 'Flight of the Bumblebee' by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
Stage 8 sub-boss 3 music comes from "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou" (1988, Konami).
Stage 8 sub-boss 4 music is a remix of 'Orphee Aux Enfers' by Jacques Offenbach.
Stage 8 final boss music is a megamix of : 'Prelude Op.28 #7' by Frederic Chopin, and 'Scene From Swan Lake' by Piotr Tchaikovsky.
Stage 9 music is a megamix of 'Hornpipe from Water Music' and 'Hallelujah Chorus' by George F. Handel.
Stage 9 boss music comes from "Gradius III" (1989, Konami).
Special stage music is a megamix of musics from "Gradius", "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou", "Gradius III", "MX5000", and "Lightning Fighters".
Special stage boss music is a remix of 'Fur Elise' by Beethoven.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sexy Parodius Original Game Soundtrack - KICA-7703) on 22/05/1996.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Special Team Attack : In two-player games, get both ships close to each other in order to use a special team attack!
* Secret Stage : Succesfully complete all stage's additional objectives in order to unlock the secret stage!
- SERIES -
1. Parodius - Tako wa Chikyuu o Sukuu (1988, MSX)
2. Parodius Da! - Shinwa kara Owarai e (1990)
3. Gokujyou Parodius! - Kako no Eikou wo Motomete (1994)
4. Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius (1995, Nintendo Super Famicom)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Breywood".
This game represents the Data East answer to Atari's "Gauntlet".
Poly Star released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
- UPDATES -
The attract mode is different in the Japanese version.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
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Shadow Dancer - Kage no Mai (c) 12/1989 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Dance of Shadows'.
This game runs on the Sega System 18 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Shinobi (1987)
2. Shadow Dancer - Kage no Mai (1989)
3. The Revenge of Shinobi (1989, Sega Mega Drive)
4. The Cyber Shinobi - Shinobi Part 2 (1990, Sega Master System)
5. GC Shinobi (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. GG Shinobi II - The Silent Fury (1992, Sega Game Gear)
7. Shinobi - Return of the Ninja Master (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
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Shadow Force - Henshin Ninja (c) 1993 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0032
Ninjas with the ability to possess their enemies must use all means at their disposal to save themselves and those that they defend!
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Metamorphosis Ninja'.
A Technos billboard featuring Kunio appears at the start of the Construction stage.
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Shadow Land (c) 04/1987 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Yokai Douchuuki".
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-171) on 25/08/1987.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Hiroyuki Kawada
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Shadow Warriors (c) 1988 Tecmo.
Game ID : 6215
Ryu, the Dragon Ninja, travels the world to defeat evil wherever he finds it.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Ninja Gaiden" and in Japan as "Ninja Ryukenden".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Ninja Ryukenden : G.S.M. Tecmo 1) on 01/02/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Shadow Warriors (1988)
2. Ninja Gaiden Episode II - The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Ninja Gaiden Episode III - The Ancient Ship of Doom (1991, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Ninja Gaiden (2004, Microsoft Xbox)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
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Shangai (c) 03/1988 Sunsoft.
Szechuan-style solitaire mahjong.
- TRIVIA -
Shanghai and its sequels are 'Szechuan'-style solitaire mahjong games where the object is to match identical pairs of tiles until the board is clear or you are unable to make another move. This type of solitaire mahjong can also be referred to as 'Shanghai', hence the game title. The stacked-tile arrangement presented here is one of many traditional Chinese 'Szechuan'-style solitaire mahjong arrangements.
- SERIES -
1. Shangai (1988)
2. Shangai II (1989)
3. Super Shangai Dragon's Eye (1992)
4. Shangai III (1993)
5. Shangai - The Great Wall (1995)
6. Shangai Matekibuyuu (1998)
- STAFF -
Staff : M. Maeda, K. Yoshida, A. Takeuchi, M. Nomura, K. Kitazumi, K. Okumura, Sakakibara, Yoshinari, T. Shiono, S. Saitoh
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Shangai - The Great Wall (c) 1995 Sunsoft.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Shangai (1988)
2. Shangai II (1989)
3. Super Shangai Dragon's Eye (1992)
4. Shangai III (1993)
5. Shangai - The Great Wall (1995)
6. Shangai Matekibuyuu (1998)
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Shangai II (c) 1989 Sunsoft.
Szechuan-style solitaire mahjong.
- SERIES -
1. Shangai (1988)
2. Shangai II (1989)
3. Super Shangai Dragon's Eye (1992)
4. Shangai III (1993)
5. Shangai - The Great Wall (1995)
6. Shangai Matekibuyuu (1998)
- STAFF -
Staff : M. Maeda, K. Yoshida, A. Takeuchi, M. Nomura, K. Kitazumi, K. Okumura, Sakakibara, Yoshinari, T. Shiono, S. Saitoh
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Shanghai Story of True Valor'.
- SERIES -
1. Shangai (1988)
2. Shangai II (1989)
3. Super Shangai Dragon's Eye (1992)
4. Shangai III (1993)
5. Shangai - The Great Wall (1995)
6. Shangai Matekibuyuu (1998)
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Shanghai Kid (c) 1985 Taiyo System.
Early fighter with targets appearing upon each opponent to show you their weak points.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Hokuha Syourin Hiryu no Ken".
- SERIES -
1. Hokuha Syourin Hiryu no Ken (1985)
2. Flying Dragon - The Secret Scroll (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Hiryuu no Ken II - Dragon no Tsubasa (19??, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Hiryuu no Ken III - 5 Nin no Ryuu Senshi (19??, Nintendo Famicom)
5. Hiryu Gaiden (1990, Nintendo Game Boy)
6. Hiryuu no Ken Special - Fighting Wars (1991, Nintendo Famicom)
7. Hiryuu no Ken S - Golden Fighter (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
8. Hiryuu no Ken S - Hyper Version (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
9. SD Hiryuu no Ken (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
10. SD Hiryu no Ken Gaiden (1995, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
11. SD Hiryu no Ken Gaiden 2 (1996, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
12. Flying Dragon (1998, Nintendo 64)
13. SD Hiryu Ex (1999, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
14. Hiryu no Ken Retsuden (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Color)
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Shao-Lin's Road (c) 04/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX477
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Kicker".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
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Shark Attack (c) 03/1981 Pacific Novelty.
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Sharpshooter (c) 1998 P&P Marketing.
- STAFF -
Software designer : Andreja Djokovic
Art and design : Doug Snook, Jarod Pranno
SFX & Music : Rob Herman
Assoc. producer : Matthew Akers
Producer : Steve Boyer
Exec. producer : Ed Pellegrini
P&P/Atlas support team : Tim Shelley, Dave Oermann, George Limorez, Kang Lee, Jerry Marcus, Joe Serpico, Bob Goodman, Stephanie Tate, Pam Lewis, Pat Thornton, Lori Celaya, Sandy Kachel
Sega support team : Gary Stern, Frank Pellegrini, Joe Kaminkow, Demetrios Kouzios
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Sheriff (c) 1979 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
After Sheriff's release by Nintendo in 1979, it was licensed to Exidy for re-release as "Bandido" in 1980.
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Shienryu (c) 1997 Warashi.
- TRIVIA -
Shi en ryuu translates as 'Purple flame dragon'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
The first boss design and combat environment in this game is cleary inspired by the first boss of "Daioh", a 1993 shoot-em-up produced by about the same staff. Also, the third boss is cleary inspired by the third boss in "Daioh". Perhaps more inspirations to find?
- STAFF -
Director and programmer : Tsutomu Tabata
Game and graphics designer : Nozomu Oda
Graphic designers : Shige-P, Tama (Magitec)
Sound tracks and effects : bAsHEE, Yuki
Planner : Hiroaki Sato
Advertisement : SHO
Lead tester : Takeshi Ohbuchi
Executive producer : Noriyuki Takasaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Geki-Oh Shooting King - Shienryu")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Double Shienryu")
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Shingen - Samurai-Fighter (c) 1988 Jaleco.
The honorable samurai fight to remove the evil samurai and their hordes of soldiers from Japan.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Takeda Shingen".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware
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Shinnyuushain Tooru-Kun (c) 10/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX469
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Freshman Tooru-kun'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Mikie".
The classroom level of Mikie plays the song 'A Hard Day's Night' by The Beatles. The Gym Level plays 'Twist and Shout', the Medley/Russell song made famous by the Fab Four.
- UPDATES -
* Shinnyuushain Tooru-Kun : This is the original version. Mikie has red hair (because we all know that redheads are temperamental troublemakers :)). Football players are now Bulky Students (Classroom) or Police/Probation Officers (Garden). All of the students wear uniforms, including Mikie. Your classroom teacher wears a white shirt and is somewhat pudgier than his American counterpart. Many of the rooms also have a slightly different appearance and I believe the dance studio teacher wears glasses. Go figure.
* Mikie (High School Graffitti) : Aside from the noticeably different decor in the homeroom (all right, it's only the blackboard), there are several MAJOR differences in this MUCH harder version. Hearts that were normally in glass cases are stacked as piles of three hearts (you only have to time the last heart for Perfects). Furthermore, you can't headbutt in this version, you have to yell, which temporarily stuns enemies EXCEPT FOR your homeroom teacher, who cannot be stopped except by thrown items. Yelling is also much shorter range than headbutting, making timing crucial. Not a version for the weak-reflexed. Most importantly though is that if you take too long in a room, the Classroom teacher can throw what looks like either a necklace or dentures at you. On the plus side, you recover faster from a yell than a headbutt (less lag time) and enemies don't speed up as fast as they do in the other romsets (unfortunately, it seems as though the homeroom teacher will speed up on his own in this romset).
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Shinobi (c) 1987 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on both Sega System 16A and 16B hardware.
In 1988, Star released a bootleg of this game.
Marilyn Monroe's face appears on several posters in the Mission 1 second stage.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* There is a 20,000 point bonus awarded at the end of each stage accomplished without using any shuriken or bullets (only 'chens').
* Stop Gunners : In levels with Bazooka mens (Rounds 3-2), push one of them against a wall about 10 times (always pushing on his direction, never stopping), you'll see then that all Bazooka mens and Gun mens can't use their weapons anymore.
- SERIES -
1. Shinobi (1987)
2. Shadow Dancer - Kage no Mai (1989)
3. The Revenge of Shinobi (1989, Sega Mega Drive)
4. The Cyber Shinobi - Shinobi Part 2 (1990, Sega Master System)
5. GC Shinobi (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. GG Shinobi II - The Silent Fury (1992, Sega Game Gear)
7. Shinobi - Return of the Ninja Master (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
Music composed by : Hitoshi Sakimoto, Masaharu Iwata
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
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Shiritsu Justice Gakuen - Legion of Heroes (c) 11/1997 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Private Justice Academy - Legion of Heroes'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Rival Schools - United by Fate".
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
Justice Gakuen is the name of one of five schools in this game. They are :
1) Taiyou Gakuen (translates from Japanese as 'Solar Academy') : Batsu, Hinata and Kyousuke are students at this school.
2) Gorin Koukou (translates from Japanese as '5-Ring High School') : Shouma, Natsu, Roberto are students at this school. The word 'gorin' is made up of two kanji: 'go' <five> and 'rin' <ring>.
3) Pacific High School : This is an American school, where exchange students Roy, Tiffany and Boman attend.
4) Gedou Koukou (translates from Japanese as 'Heretical Doctrine High School') : Edge, Akira, Gan are students at this school for bad kids.
5) Justice Gakuen (translates from Japanese as 'Justice Academy') : Hideo, Kyouko, Raizou and Hyou are faculty at Justice Gakuen.
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Shiritsu Justice Gakuen - Legend of Heroes Orignal Soundtrack - CPCA-1002) on 29/01/1998.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play Against Hyo : When you get to the seventh chapter (what would normally be the last fight), defeat your opponents with a Team Up Attack and you will go on to fight Hyo, the real boss. After beating him you will also recieve a different ending then you normally would.
* Free Select Mode : After 2 weeks of installation, characters can be team up freely (but no story).
* Free Select Mode Code (no need time-release) : Go to test mode's 'Dot Cross Hatch' and press on the player 1 side Up(x2), Down(x2) LK, HP.
* Play As Hyo / As Raizo : After 3 weeks of installation, insert your coin(s) and hold Start. Hyo and Raizo will be selectable.
* Play As Hyo / As Raizo (no need time-release) : Go to test mode's 'Sound&Voice' and press on the player 2 side Up(x2), Down(x2), LK, HP.
* Play As Sakura / As Akira : After 4 weeks of installation, insert your coin(s) and hold Start. There will be two arrows above Hyo and Raizo.
* Play As Sakura / As Akira (no need time-release) : When Hyo and Raizo can be used, go to test mode's 'Input' and press on the player 2 side Up(x2), Down(x2), and on the player 1 side LK, HP.
- SERIES -
1. Shiritsu Justice Gakuen - Legion of Heroes (1997)
2. Moero! Justice Gakuen (2000)
- STAFF -
* CAST :
1) Taiyou Gakuen <Solar Academy> :
Batsu Ichimonji : Nobuyuki Hiyama
Hinata Wakaba : Tomoe Hanba
Kyosuke Kagami : Isshin Chiba
Hayato Nekketsu : Takumi Yamazaki
2) Gorin Koukou <Olympic High School> :
Shoma Sawamura : Yuji Ueda
Natsu Ayuhara : Narumi Tsunoda
Roberto Miura : Tomoyuki Morikawa
3) Pacific High School :
Roy Bromwell : Ryutato Okiayu
Tiffany Rose : Miki Narahashi
Boman Delgado : Takashi Nagasako
4) Gedou Koukou <Heretical Doctrine High School> :
The title translate from Japanese as 'Four River Reflection - Women's Dormitory'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Match it" and also known as "Sichuan II".
- SERIES -
1. Shisensho - Joshiryo-Hen (1989)
2. Shisensho II (1993)
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Shisensho II (c) 1993 Tamtex.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-97 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Shisensho - Joshiryo-Hen (1989)
2. Shisensho II (1993)
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Shock Troopers (c) 11/1997 Saurus.
Game ID : 0238
An ambitious terrorist leader holds a girl hostage in order to force her grandfather to surrender a powerful drug in order to fully control the minds of his soldiers & create an ustoppable army. Only a group of 8 soldiers will stand a chance against this rising threat and they will have to face hordes of enemies in order to rescue the girl. Features two gameplay modes (lone wolf & team battle), 8 different characters to choose from, selectable stages, lots of weapons and a high challenge.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Shock Troopers Second Squad, Shock Troopers - PCCB-00355) on 01/1999.
Programmers : Takashi Shishido, Yosuke Takasaki, Daiyoshi Sato
Music composers & Sound effects : Masahiko hataya, Masaki kase
* Voices :
Jackal : Taiyo Ofune
Milky : Reina Hayami
Loki : Kinnosuke Todoroki
Southern cross : Sinkichi Kaji
Marie bee : Suzue Isaribi
Rio : Isamu Kida
Maru : Kaeru Tsuchiya
Big mama : Towako Tendo
Cecilia : Yuka Utsumi
Commander : Meijin Takahashi
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Shock Troopers - 2nd Squad (c) 10/1998 Saurus.
Game ID : 0246
The peace at the newly founded nation of Billberk is coming to an abrupt end. A powerful weapons developer corporation known as DIO has demanded the absolute control of Billberk or it will launch a powerful missile that now holds the entire world hostage! Only a group of 4 anti-terrorist operatives can destroy DIO corporation ambitions and save the world. Features improved graphics with lots of prerendered sprites, awesome sound & music, upgradeable main weapons, many cool vehicles & lots of blood.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
There seems to be a confusion in the enemy corporation's name. In the intro the name is 'DIC', however in the in-game dialogue is reffered to it as 'DIO'.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Shock Troopers Second Squad, Shock Troopers - PCCB-00355) on 01/1999.
Coin-op cabinets in the background are "Golden Tee Golf" and "World Class Bowling", two others games from Incredible Technologies.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.37
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.39
- STAFF -
Staff : Matt Beefcake Kern, Ralph Melgosa, Scott Morrison, Chris Oberth, Brian Smolik
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Shuuz (c) 10/1990 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136083
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : 7.1.
* Build date : Fri Oct 12 15 :35 :31 1990
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : 8.0.
* Build date : Fri Nov 2 12 :03 :22 1990
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : Tempo plays a big part in the throw, forward motion should match backwards motion in speed or you'll go over the stake.
* A Tip : You can actually control the path of the horseshoe 'in the air' roll the trackball left or right to 'nudge' the flight path.
* A Trick : If you just hit the control key without setting your name after getting a high score, some of the default names you'll get are 'rat', 'dog', 'pig', 'rad'.
- STAFF -
Staff : Mike Albaugh, Sid, Sam Lee, Cris Drobny, Bridget Erdmann, Tim Hubberstey, Ed Rotberg, Sam Comstock, Peter Lipson, Lefty, Rob Rowe, Pat Mc.Carthy, Joe, Minh Nguyen, John Ray, John Paul, Jerry Momoda
$end
$info=sichuan2,sichuana,
$bio
Sichuan II (c) 1989 Tamtex.
Szechuan-style solitaire mahjong.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Shisensho - Joshiryo-Hen".
'Sichuan' is the Chinese translation of 'Szechuan', which is the largest province in China. The game at hand here is indeed Szechuan-style solitaire mahjong, where the object is to match two identical unblocked tiles until the board is clear. This type of solitaire mahjong is also referred to as "Shanghai". The tile layout presented herein is one of many traditional Chinese Szechuan-style solitaire arrangements.
$end
$info=sidearms,sidearmr,
$bio
Side Arms - Hyper Dyne (c) 12/1986 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
The Japanese version is known as "Side Arms - Hyper Dyne : Zettai Gattai".
This game runs on the "Commando (Capcom)" hardware.
The player one character appears as a bonus item in some Capcom games including : "19XX - The War Against Destiny", "Super Buster Bros.", "U.N. Squadron" and "Black Tiger".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-203) on 25/03/1988.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Secret : During the play demonstration, when the two players merge into one by picking up the alpha/beta power-up, you can actually control the player in the demo for a few seconds with the joystick!
- SERIES -
1. Section Z (1985)
2. Side Arms - Hyper Dyne (1986)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), Kihaji Okamoto
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
This game is known outside Japan as "Side Arms - Hyper Dyne".
This game runs on the "Commando (Capcom)" hardware.
The player one character appears as a bonus item in some Capcom games including : "19XX - The War Against Destiny", "Super Pang", "Area 88" and "Black Dragon".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-203) on 25/03/1988.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Secret : During the play demonstration, when the two players merge into one by picking up the alpha/beta power-up, you can actually control the player in the demo for a few seconds with the joystick!
- SERIES -
1. Section Z (1985)
2. Side Arms - Hyper Dyne : Zettai Gattai (1986)
- STAFF -
Game designers : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), Kihaji Okamoto
Object designers : Dekachin, Kawamoyan
Scroll designers : Toride No Yas, Mikichan
Supplement : Uhe Uhe, Kurichan
Sound : Tadanomi Surozoo
Music : Ayako Mori
Hardware : Panchi Kubozoo (Punch Kubozoo)
Software : Mr.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore Amiga
$end
$info=sidebs,
$bio
Side By Side (c) 08/1996 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito JC System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Side By Side (1996)
2. Side by Side 2 (1997)
$end
$info=sidebs2,
$bio
Side By Side 2 (c) 06/1997 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito JC System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Side By Side (1996)
2. Side by Side 2 (1997)
$end
$info=sidepckt,sidepctj,sidepctb,
$bio
Side Pocket (c) 06/1986 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Polystar / Datam released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Deco History Scene I : Data East Game Music Scene One - H25X-20008) on 25/09/1988.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990, "Side Pocket vs")
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Bandai WonderSwan (1999)
$end
$info=sidetrac,
$bio
Side Track (c) 04/1979 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
$end
$info=silentd,silentdj,
$bio
Silent Dragon (c) 04/1992 Taito.
Four brawlers take up arms to destroy the evil gangs.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
The third boss in this game is an homage to Jagi from the manga 'Hokuto no Ken'.
- STAFF -
Programmers : E. Ogura, Y. Katumata, T. Kaki, T. Kim, T. Odd
Music composed by T. Noaki.
Sound effects : T. Noaki, H. Tsuda
Voices : Nozaki, Hasyepon, Irisawa, Sakai, Takeda
Character designers : K. Sakai, T. Chida, T. Irisawa, N. Wataya, Y. Takeda
Supervisor : N. Takioka
$end
$info=silkworm,silkwrm2,
$bio
Silkworm (c) 1988 Tecmo.
Game ID : 6217
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Double Bonus : When the big flying ship comes (the one in 4 pieces) that gives you one bonus for each player, fire repeatedly on the second piece before it is in place. If it is destroyed before it is in place, you will be given 2 bonuses per player instead of 1.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
$end
$info=silvland,
$bio
Silver Land (c) 19?? Falcon.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "River Patrol".
$end
$info=simpbowl,
$bio
The Simpsons Bowling (c) 2000 Konami.
Game ID : GQ829
A 3-D bowling game featuring the characters from the popular cartoon series.
- TRIVIA -
The game features custom speech by the real Simpsons voice actors! (see Staff section, Fox Interactive part for more info).
All of the characters' uniforms were taken from 'The Simpsons' episode entitled 'Team Homer' (original airdate : January 6, 1996).
- STAFF -
* Konami Amusement of America, Inc.
Executive producer : Fumiaki Tanaka
Lead programmer : Yoshi Morimoto
Production coordinator : Steve Johnson
Lead artist : Keith Sillin
2D/3D artist : Heather Vidal
Sound producer and director : Tak Fujii
Sound designers : Clark Wen, Kevin Xue
Hardware engineer : Takuya Aono
Technician : Sam Yerushalmi
* Fox Interactive :
Producer : David Wisehart
Associate producers : Luke Letizia, Harish Rao
Script writer : Jamie Angell
Creative consultants : Matt Groening, Mill Smythe
Starring : Dan, Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer
Simpsons theme : Danny Elfman
Simpsons music composition : Christopher Tyng
The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening, and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
$end
$info=simpsons,simps2pj,simpsn2p,simps2pa,
$bio
The Simpsons (c) 04/1991 Konami.
Game ID : GX072
Smithers has kidnapped Maggie! The four remaining Simpsons must fight their way to Mr. Burns' mansion in order to save her!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This video game is based on the prime-time animated series of the same name created by Matt Groening.
The Simpsons and "Aliens" arcade machines can be seen in the background of the 'Moe's Tavern Stage'.
Some stuff related to the TV series :
* In the character profiles, Lisa is said to be age 7. In the TV series, she is 8 years old.
* Bart wears a blue shirt in this game. In the series, he normally wears an orange shirt. The blue shirted Bart appeared on various T-shirts and other Simpsons merchandise. This was even referenced in one episode of the series. Homer was waving Lisa (who wears a red dress) around to attract a bull's attention. Then Homer says 'Now for some calming blue', and reaches for Bart. Seeing that Bart is wearing an orange shirt, he says 'Where's your blue shirt?'. Bart replies 'I don't have a blue shirt'.
* In some parts of the game, the bow in Maggie's hair is pink. Other times, it is the correct blue color.
* The rabbit characters that appear in various places in the game are from Matt Groening's comic strip, 'Life in Hell'.
* Smithers is much more evil in this game than he has ever been in the show. In the series, Smithers is (as Burns himself put it) 'the sober Yin to [Burns'] raging Yang'. In this game he is depicted as a cape-wearing, bomb-throwing psycho. Smithers' voice is wrong - Smithers is colored wrong. The color scheme used in this game appears to be based on the episode 'Homer's Oddysey', in which Smithers was colored incorrectly. In this episode, his skin color was also incorrect : instead being yellow, it was a dark pink color. Also, Smithers has never worn a cape, as he does in this game (Perhaps he has an evil twin who is a cape-wearing mad bomber!).
* Mr. Burns' voice also sounds wrong, except when he says 'Excellent'. The 'Excellent' voice sample was taken directly from the show and the rest of the lines were recorded by a different actor.
* SPOILER ALERT! : After Mr. Burns has been defeated, his eyes turn into Xs as he is lying on the ground. In the series Bart's eyes were drawn as Xs in a dream sequence, when Bart was imagining that school bully Nelson Muntz had beaten him to death and the school nurse had reconstructed his face for his funeral.
* In this game Sideshow Bob helps you by giving you food that restores your health. Since a first season episode where he framed Krusty the Klown for armed robbery and his plans were foiled by the Simpson kids, he is normally a villain. It seems that this game was made before the first season was finished (Or at least the people who worked on the game hadn't seen all of the episodes yet).
* The 'Moe's Tavern' stage in this game does not look much like it's TV counterpart. In this game it seems to be underground and only accessible by hidden elevators (One of the elevators is in a fake 'Krusty' grave in the cemetary stage, the other in a wall of rock in the 'Springfield Butte' stage). Of course, in the series it is just a regular building with a regular door that people walk through off the street.
* In this game, Barney's hair color is the same color as his skin (yellow). He appeared this way in a few early episodes of the fisrt season, but later his hair was colored brown and only the Simpson kids have hair that is the same color as their skin.
* Channel 6 (Stage 7) : The anchorman in this stage is the same one that appears in the episode 'Call of the Simpsons'. In that episode, this anchorman sounds just like Kent Brockman, but looks completely different. The anchorman's hair was colored gray in the episode, but in this game the anchorman is colored like Scott Christian (Early on in the series, an anchor named Scott Christian would frequently be 'filling in for Kent Brockman', the regular anchorman. Eventually Christian was dropped from the series and they just used Kent Brockman). This anchorman is neither Kent Brockman or Scott Christian. If you stand in front of the anchorman, he will get mad. If you jump up on the anchor's desk, he will shrug his shoulders.
- UPDATES -
* In the Japanese version, there are nuclear bombs laying around that can be thrown at enemies (for example, in front of the Noiseland Arcade in the first level). These bombs are not present in the other versions. These bombs look the same as the ones Mr. Burns shoots at you on the last level.
* In the Japanese version, you can fill you life meter past full. For example, if your life meter is already full and you get an item that restores your health, you get no benefit in the non-Japanese versions. But in the Japanese version, you will get additional health points, indicated in the meter by a different color (When the life meter is full, it is purple. When it goes past full, the additional health is shown in yellow).
- STAFF -
Main programmer : A. Suzuki
Software designers : Hirotaka_2, Nwk
Graphic designer : K. Nakamura
Main character designer : Y. Takano
Character designers : K. Nakajima, Noriyuki Yokoki
Sound & effect programmer : Hideaki Kashima
Music by N. Hanzawa.
Hardware designer : H. Matsuura
Package designers : N. Satoh, K. Kamiya
Special guest : H. Iuchi_4, M. Samejima
Management : S. Kido
Supervisor : K. Nakamura
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1991)
PC-Compatible [MS-DOS, 3.5" floppies] (1991)
$end
$info=sindbadm,
$bio
Sindbad Mystery (c) 1988 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5244
- TRIVIA -
This game was originally created and released in 1983 on the Sega SG-1000 console.
$end
$info=sinistar,sinista2,sinista1,
$bio
Sinistar (c) 02/1983 Williams.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware but has an additional Harris 55564-5 CVSD.
This game was originally going to be called 'Juggernaut', then 'Darkstar'. The prototype version called 'Sinistar' is a machine that was displayed at the 11/1982 AMOA show in Las Vegas. The revision 2 was the most common version of the game.
A Sinistar unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames'.
- UPDATES -
PROTOTYPE (AMOA) :
* The Sinistar logo in the attract mode uses a Rocky-Horror-esque 'dripping blood' font.
* The letter 'T' shows up behind the 'dripping blood' logo, possibly part of the trademark?.
* The Sinistar death sequence sometimes occurs offscreen.
* There seem to be more crystals per planetoid than in the release revision.
* Missing the 'set attract mode message' option in the game adjustments screen.
* High score entry uses fire to advance to the next character, rather than the joystick.
* Warping to the next level can occur in any direction, not just upper-right.
* Sinistar's 'roar' occurs multiple times in rapid succession, cutting off each time he is hit by a sinibomb.
* When a player's ship is destroyed by the Sinistar, it explodes rather than spinning out first.
* After defeating Sinistar, his face outline doesn't appear in the center of the screen.
* You can set the extra ship points AND extra ship point factors to ZERO. As soon as you get a point, the game program gets caught in an infinite loop. You'll also hear an EXTENDED extra ship noise. You can break the loop by hitting advance and looking at ALL the extra ships you just received.
* Stuff (like the Sini-bombs, warriors and even the Sinistar himself (if it has a gender)) doesn't travel well from scanner to playfield and these objects can make quick second passes and sometimes even just skip the playfield all together.
* Survivors Today Has the following initials when tables are cleared : YYY XYS MAA AAA AAA AAA BDG MAA AAA AAA ABC EJS MAA AAA AAA RED HPG MAA AAA AAB CFL XYS MAA AAA AAB DGN DBG MAA AAA BCE.
* Scores start at 19045 and are listed with the following algorithm (-265, -365, -265, repeat).
REVISION 2 :
* The Survivors Today has the following initials : N-F KJF KAG FRG YAK JJK KFL PJM DOC JLM E-Z =M= TIM JRN TOM PFZ RTP BFD MBS MRS EJS STU WIT MOM FAC GOD KAY HEC SAM KYD (Note : They keep the same order, but rotate position every time the machine is reset).
* Added 'Set Attract mode message' option in the game adjustments menu.
REVISION 3 :
* Latest revision.
* Some bugs fixed.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Programming Credits And Williams message :
1) Set lives to 1 (This is optional, it merely saves time).
2) Insert one credit.
3) Bump into a Planetoid (rock).
4) Push the fire button seven times.
5) Avoid Planetoids and Workers, don't fire at anything and get shot by a Warrior. If you set lives to 1, the game will now be over. If not, lose all lives in this manner until the game ends.
6) Enter initials.
7) Press the 2 Player button 3 times, then insert one coin and start a new 1 Player game.
8) Don't move or fire, just push the Sinibomb button once.
There are now two messages which can be displayed for the credits :
9) Insert 3 coins, then push the Sinibomb button again. The 'crossword' credits should now be displayed.
* For the Williams Electronics message :
10) Simply end the game by getting shot without hitting a Planetoid or firing, then push the 1 Player button to display the message.
* 255 Lives Trick : This little trick is harder than the game itself, but worth it if you pull it off. On your last man, make sure a warrior fires at you just as Sinistar sucks you in. As the Sinistar sucks you in, you will lose your last man, but when the warrior's bullet hits you, you will have one less than zero ships.
Note : The warriors stop shooting as soon as you are 'caught' by Sinistar. The game was programmed this way, to prevent you from dying twice. Since you are trying to die twice, you have to let a warrior shoot at you, before you get sucked in, then hope that the shot hits you after you have been sucked in. This is very tricky.
Note 2 : 8-bit processors can only handle values from 0-255, for a total of 256 values. Therefore, 'one less than zero ships' will roll around to 255.
- STAFF -
Project leader and co-designer : Noah Falstein (N-F)
Lead programmer : Sam Dicker (SAM)
Programmers : Robert J. Mical, Richard A. Witt (WIT)
Original design and storyline : John Newcommer (JRN)
Artwork / graphics : Jack E. Haeger
Sound effects by : Michael Metz (E-Z)
Hardware designers : Rich Grande, Greg Wepner
Mechanical : Leo Ludzia, Gary Berge
Tech. support by : John Meissen (JLM)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1984)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Mega Drive (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Saturn (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Nintendo 64 (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume I")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Avast ye, swashbucklers. The pirates must regain their buried treasure which has been stolen by the evil wizard.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : OS : 29SEP1989 16 :53 :40 / PG : 11OCT1989 11 :22 :07
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : OS : 29SEP1989 16 :53 :40 / PG : 16OCT1989 10 :24 :08
REVISION 3 :
* Build date : OS : 29SEP1989 16 :53 :40 / PG : 24OCT1989 15 :43 :18
REVISION 4 :
* Build date : OS : 29SEP1989 16 :53 :40 / PG : 03NOV1989 11 :44 :33
REVISION 5 :
* Build date : OS : 29SEP1989 16 :53 :40 / PG : 09NOV1989 17 :36 :00
- STAFF -
Staff : Cris Drobny
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1991)
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
$end
$info=skullfng,
$bio
Skull Fang (c) 1996 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Data East MLC System hardware.
$end
$info=skyadvnt,skyadvnu,skyadvnj,
$bio
Sky Adventure (c) 11/1989 Alpha Denshi.
Game ID : SA
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to SNK for US manufacture and distribution.
- SERIES -
1. Sky Adventure (1989)
2. Ghost Pilots (1991)
- STAFF -
System programmer : Eizi Fukathu
Main programmer : Hiroyuki Ryu
Programmer : Hideo Kamoda
Hardware : Shinichi Tamura
Designer : Kenichi Sakanisi
Music : Tambourine Yuka
Sound : Hiroaki Simizu
Producer : Akira Usizawa
$end
$info=skyalert,
$bio
Sky Alert (c) 10/1992 Metro.
$end
$info=skyarmy,
$bio
Sky Army (c) 1982 Shoei.
$end
$info=skybase,
$bio
Sky Base (c) 1982 Omori Electric.
A very rare shoot-em-up.
$end
$info=skybump,
$bio
Sky Bumper (c) 1982 Venture Line.
- SERIES -
1. Looping (1982)
2. Sky Bumper (1982)
$end
$info=skychut,
$bio
Sky Chuter (c) 03/1980 Irem.
$end
$info=skyfox,
$bio
Sky Fox (c) 1987 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nichibutsu.
This game is known in Japan as "Exerizer".
$end
$info=skykid,skykido,skykidd,
$bio
Sky Kid (c) 12/1985 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Pac-Land" hardware.
Sky Kid is the first game from Namco to allow play for two players simultaneously.
- SERIES -
1. Sky Kid (1985)
2. Sky Kid Deluxe (1986)
- STAFF -
Music by : Junko Ozawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Namco Museum Encore")
$end
$info=skykiddx,skykiddo,
$bio
Sky Kid Deluxe (c) 04/1986 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 86 hardware.
- UPDATES -
Difference between "Sky Kid" and the Sky Kid Deluxe :
* Battle report between each mission.
* New missions (X1-4).
* Snow on missions X1 and X3.
* Many new characters are added.
- SERIES -
1. Sky Kid (1985)
2. Sky Kid Deluxe (1986)
- STAFF -
Music by : Junko Ozawa
$end
$info=skylancr,
$bio
Sky Lancer (c) 07/1983 Orca.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Esco Trading for manufacture and distribution.
$end
$info=skyraid,
$bio
Sky Raider (c) 03/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 009709
- TRIVIA -
This game was the first continually scrolling vertical game.
$end
$info=skyraidr,
$bio
Sky Raiders (c) 1980.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "UniWar S".
$end
$info=skyshark,
$bio
Sky Shark (c) 03/1987 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-007
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution (03/1987).
This game is known outside US as "Flying Shark" and in Japan as "Hishou Zame".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Sky Shark (1987)
2. Fire Shark! (1990)
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
$end
$info=skyskipr,
$bio
Sky Skipper (c) 1981 Nintendo.
$end
$info=skysmash,
$bio
Sky Smasher (c) 1990 Nihon System.
$end
$info=skysoldr,
$bio
Sky Soldiers (c) 09/1988 SNK.
Game ID : Alpha-68K96II 'SS'
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to SNK for US manufacture and to Romstar for US distribution.
$end
$info=skywolf,skywolf2,
$bio
Sky Wolf (c) 1987 K&G Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Airwolf".
$end
$info=skydiver,
$bio
Skydiver (c) 06/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 009787
This is quite a fun game, where you score points for landing on an ever decreasing patch of 'good' land. Why 'good'? As you descend without opening your parachute your landing point becomes smaller, but the points become higher, just don't leave pulling the ripcord too late because the Newtonian laws concerning gravity is working against you. Each time you successfully land the plane goes lower.
- TRIVIA -
The designer of this game was a pinball fan, so this is the first video game to have a pinball feature. The lamps behind the marquee for SKYDIVER are software controllable. When you start the game, the letters flash one at a time. When you jump, the lamps stop on whatever letter is on, and if you land successfully, you 'earn' that letter below your score. Spell out Skydiver, and, depending on the options settings, you could earn a free life, a free game, or bonus points.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Owen Rubin
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1978)
$end
$info=slmdunkj,
$bio
Slam Dunk - B-Ball Show Time (c) 10/1993 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Run and Gun - B-Ball Show Time".
This game runs on a "Xexex" based hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusement Sound '94 Spring - KICA-7631, 7632) on 23/02/1994.
- SERIES -
1. Slam Dunk - B-Ball Show Time (1993)
2. Slam Dunk 2 (1996)
- STAFF -
Prince of art : Champion Lover X
Art director : Strawberry
Takarazuka art : By Acky 2
Technical instructor : Snack Z
Crazy art : Screamin' Neo Monky
Artwork : Ricky
Sound producer : M. Izu
Music composer : E.G.A.
Sound programmer : Kingorou
Hardware : Meijiro Keisuke, Circo Hideo, Nambashot Tom, Golden Kawapy
The Sacrifice : Hirotaka
Program and data : Aki. T
Producer and director : Dr. Lee
$end
$info=slamdnk2,
$bio
Slam Dunk 2 (c) 1996 Konami.
Game ID : GX505
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Run and Gun 2".
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Slam Dunk - B-Ball Show Time (1993)
2. Slam Dunk 2 (1996)
$end
$info=slapfigh,slapbtuk,slapbtjp,
$bio
Slap Fight (c) 12/1986 Taito.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Alcon".
This game runs on the "Tiger-Heli" hardware.
- UPDATES -
The English bootleg just says 'England' instead of the copyright message before the title screen.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Super Power-Up : Insert your coin(s) and select one player mode. When you begin the level, remain idle and do not kill anything. Allow your player to be destroyed and when you resume, you will have all power-ups and weapons.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Masahiro Yuge
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1993)
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Atari ST
Thomson M05
$end
$info=slapshot,
$bio
Slap Shot (c) 1994 Taito.
Game ID : D71
- STAFF -
Programmers : M. Tamano, T. Ikeda
Graphic designers : K. Suzuki, Mis, Ken, Y. Takeda, Showji
Sound : H. Kudoh
Planner : A. Ue-Pi
$end
$info=slikshot,sliksh17,
$bio
Slick Shot (c) 04/1990 Grand Products / Incredible Technologies.
- TRIVIA -
The cabinet featured a cut down pool table slate, with cloth. The player had to use a real miniature pool cue to hit a ball along the table, in line with the shot to be played. IR (infra-red) technology tracked the movement of the ball, and translated this to the screen.
Other games using this system include "Super Strike Bowling", and "Dyno Bop".
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.7.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 2.2.
* Removed 'Call Pocket Level', 'Call Both Level', 'Three Player Games' and 'Four Player Games' of the Game Stats in the operator menu.
* Added 'One Player 8 Ball' and 'Two Player 8 Ball' on the Game Stats in the operator menu.
* Removed 'Shot Time', 'Star Game Time', 'Call Pocket Score' and 'Call Both Score' of the Game Setting in the operator menu.
* Added '8-Ball Game Time', '8-Ball Call Pocket' and 'Slick Shot Time' on the Game Setting in the operator menu.
* 'Call Pocket Score' of the Game Setting is set to 500 instead of 100.
- STAFF -
Concept : David Marofske
Sensor designers : Dan Dooley, Randy Tiller, George Gomez
Mechanical designers : John Kubik, Helmuts Eichenfelds
Programmer : Pierre Maloka
Graphics designers : Tim Skelly, Rosendo Toro
Sound and music : David Thiel
$end
$info=slipstrm,
$bio
Slipstream (c) 1995 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
One of the rarest capcom game, only 150 pcbs were ever made.
$end
$info=slither,slithera,
$bio
Slither (c) 1982 Century II.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
$end
$info=slyspy,slyspy2,
$bio
Sly Spy (c) 07/1989 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Secret Agent".
In this Data East 'James Bond' Game (without the License) you can see a lot of publicity for other Data East games like Bad Dudes, Karnov and Chelnov.
A Sly Spy unit appears in the 1990 movie 'Robocop 2'.
- STAFF -
Game planner : Makoto Kikuchi
Programmers : Hinsyuku Man, Tac.H, Umanosuke
Designers : Dot Man, Kim, Malukin, Sin, Kanamori, Jun, Ferrari Adachi, Magurin Warrior
Musicians : Azusa Hara (AZUSA), Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO)
Hardwares : K. Takayama, P! Fujimoto, Osapan
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1992)
Commodore C64
$end
$info=smashtv,smashtv4,smashtv5,smashtv6,
$bio
Smash T.V. (c) 06/1990 Williams.
In the near future, the new TV show wonder is Smash T.V.! The wildest show on earth where you as either one of two lucky contestants, the Red & the Blue guy, must fight for money and prizes against hordes of relentless enemies. If you succeed, the pleasure dome awaits with beautiful co-hostesses and the ultimate prize, your life! Features good graphics with big bosses, plenty of weapons & LOTS of enemies to face at the same time! Can you take the challenge and reach the grand prize?!!! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams / Midway Y Unit hardware.
The game's concept seems based on 'The Running Man', a sci-fi action flick starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. This movie was, in turn, based on a book of the same name by Stephen King (under the pseudonym Richard Bachman).
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version 4.00.
Revision 2 :
* Software version 5.00.
* Added the 'Reset secret warp' (see 'Tips And Tricks' section for more info).
* Secret Warp (Work on 5.00 and Up) : When you start a game of Smash T.V. on the first level, reset the machine, it'll take you to the 'Secret Warp 3' and take you to the third boss stages.
* Difficulty : The game is known to adjust its difficulty by the daily high score list. If the high scores are too high, making the game too hard, just reset the machine :).
- STAFF -
Staff : Mark Turmell (MJT), John Tobias (JON), Tim Coman (TIM), Eugene Jarvis (DRJ), Jon Hey (HEY), Todd Allen, George N. Petro, Larry DeMar, Jack E. Haeger, Cary Mednick, Gleen Shipp (GWS), Al Lasko, Sheridan Oursler, Ray Gay, Mark Loffredo, Ray Czajka (RAY), Greg Freres, Jim Nichols, Tim Elliott (TJE), Rob Ashworth
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1991)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991)
Sega Game Gear (1992)
Sega Master System (1992)
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Sony PlayStation (2000, "Arcade Party Pak")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1993)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1991) : released by Acclaim.
$end
$info=snakjack,
$bio
Snacks'n Jaxson (c) 1984 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Designer and programmer : Dave Ross
Designer and graphic designer : Bil Maher
Sounds and music : Gary Levenberg
$end
$info=snakepit,
$bio
Snake Pit (c) 1984 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
A Toaplan platformer in the tradition of "Bubble Bobble". You either control Nick or Tom, you must navigate over 50 levels of snowball making, to finish. Featuring some nice anime-ish looking creature that turn into Japanese delectable delights when killed with a snowball.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
A bootleg of this game is known as "The Winter Bobble".
Because of easy game play this game is still (2004) played in many arcades of Asia. Most of the Snow Bros. addicts play it just to take the lead by getting much higher scores than other players.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Out Zone, Snow Bros. - PCCB-00044) on 21/10/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 10,000 Points : Finish the level by killing all the enemies with one snowball or two snowballs, but you need to use only one push. Meaning put two snowballs alongside each other and push only one snowball, the snowball will 'ricochet' of the other one and it will still count as one snowball. If done correctly 'mahjong' tiles worth 10,000 point will fall from the sky. Works best if you have the red speed-up bonus, with it you could easily get up to 1 million points before you reach the first boss.
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- SERIES -
1. Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (1990)
2. Snow Bros. 2 - With New Elves (1994)
3. Snow Brothers 3 - Magical Adventure (2002)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Osamu Ohta
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1993)
Nintendo Game Boy ("Snow Bros. Jr.") : includes 10 additional (new) levels after you complete all 50 from the arcade.
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1991)
$end
$info=snowbro2,
$bio
Snow Bros. 2 - With New Elves (c) 04/1994 Hanafram.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Otenki Paradise - Snow Bros. 2" (translates from Japanese as 'Temper Paradise').
- UPDATES -
On Japanese dipswitch settings (Otenki Paradise), the portraits on the character select screen are different.
- SERIES -
1. Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (1990)
2. Snow Bros. 2 - With New Elves (1994)
3. Snow Brothers 3 - Magical Adventure (2002)
$end
$info=socbrawl,
$bio
Soccer Brawl (c) 02/1992 SNK.
Game ID : 0031
A futuristic soccer game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- STAFF -
Produced by : Eikichi Kawasaki
Front designers : Strong-Ko-Kongoh, Bomber Kanae, T. Yokoyama, Sambo Asako
Back designers : M.K, S. Chinatsu
Programmers : Mantaru Hantaru, From A to Z
Music : Domitory Room102, Wolf.Gang Amadeus Yamada
Directed by : Fire Narisuke
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=soccerss,soccersa,
$bio
Soccer Superstars (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX427
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
$end
$info=sokonuke,
$bio
Sokonuke Taisen Game (c) 1995 Sammy.
In this strange party game you must compete in simple yet strange events such as inflating balloons, morphing into dragons, etc., while at the same time protect your partner from 'harmless' pain inducers such as razor-sharp buzzsaws and bombs! Features nice graphics and hectic gameplay!
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Bottomless War Game'.
$end
$info=soldivid,
$bio
Sol Divide - Sword of Darkness (c) 05/1997 Psikyo.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlock Extra Maintenance : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu (Stage Select).
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 1 hardware.
A Solar Fox unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by Arcade Engineering.
Sound programmed by : Ben Blish
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1983)
$end
$info=solarq,
$bio
Solar Quest (c) 12/1981 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
This was the last 'Black and white with a color overlay' vector game produced by Cinematronics.
Solar Quest was a last minute game. Cinematronics was heading towards the trade show season with only "Boxing Bugs" to show, which they felt was not a winner. Scott Bodden who had left the company earlier, was called in as a contractor to write Solar Quest. He completed this in a mere 90 days.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Scott Boden
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1982)
$end
$info=solarwar,
$bio
Solar Warrior (c) 1986 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0019
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for Manufacture and to Memetron for distribution (02/1987).
This game is known outside US as "Xain'd Sleena".
$end
$info=soldamj,
$bio
Soldam - Action Puzzle Game (c) 09/1992 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Soldam - PCCB-00108) on 01/1993.
- STAFF -
Chief programmer : Sas
Programmers : Shu, Karasawa
Graphic designers : Takarod, AP Sinya, Tatsuzo, Keijiroh
Game designer : Kurashima
Sound composers : Y. Suzuki, Isemura, Takashiba
Sound programmer : Panic. Yuma
Project leader / Game designer : Momonga
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=amazon,
$bio
Soldier Girl Amazon (c) 1986 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sei Senshi Amatelass".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Nichibutsu 1 - D28B0004) on 21/09/1988.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Takeshi Yoshida
$end
$info=solfigtr,
$bio
Solitary Fighter (c) 1991 Taito.
Game ID : C91
Six street toughs battle for prize money in an underground fighting competition. Some stages have weapons to throw at the opponent. DOGOOOOOON!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Violence Fight (1989)
2. Solitary Fighter (1991)
- STAFF -
Game programmers : Takeshi Ishizashi, Akio Uematsu, PZR400 MOM
Game designers : Takao Horiuti, Masakazu Iwahashi
Character effects : Lin Chinkai
Sound designers : Kazuko Umino (Zuntata)
Hard designer : Takashi Ohara
Character designers : Takashi Yamada, Keisuke Nishioka, Creamy Tetsu, Bin Kaneko
Designer : Hiroyasu Nagai
$end
$info=solomon,
$bio
Solomon's Key - Solomon no Kagi (c) 1986 Tecmo.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Key of Solomon'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Rooms : Shoot the key to change its color...
Room 3-3 : Red key -> Room 4-1 (normal), Blue Key -> Room 3-4 (secret room)
Room 5-6 : Red Key -> Room 6-1 (normal), Blue key -> Room 5-7 (secret room)
Room 6-6 : Red Key -> Room 7-1 (normal), Blue Key -> Room 6-7 (secret room)
Room 7-2 : Green key -> Room 7-4 (normal), Blue Key -> Room 7-3 (secret room)
Room 8-6 : Red Key -> Room 9-1 (normal), Blue Key -> 8-7 (secret room)
Room 9-6 : Red Key -> Room 10-2 (normal), Blue Key -> Room 9-7 (secret room)
- SERIES -
1. Solomon's Key - Solomon no Kagi (1986)
2. Solomon's Club (1991, Nintendo Game Boy)
3. Solomon no Kagi 2 - Coolmin Tou Kyuushutsu Sakusen (1993, Nintendo Famicom)
4. Solomon - Cox Adventure of the White Tower (2000, Nintendo Game Boy)
- STAFF -
Music by : Michiharu Hasutani
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Sega Master System (1988, "Solomon no Kagi")
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
MS-DOS (1988)
Atari ST
$end
$info=solvalou,
$bio
Solvalou (c) 1991 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 21 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.8 - VICL-8074) on 21/04/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Xevious (1982)
2. Vs. Super Xevious (1986)
3. Solvalou (1991)
4. Xevious 3D/G (1995)
- STAFF -
Music composition by : Hiroyuki Kawada
$end
$info=sonofphx,
$bio
Son of Phoenix (c) 11/1985 Associated Overseas MFR.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "'99 The Last War".
$end
$info=sonson,sonsonj,
$bio
Son Son (c) 07/1984 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
Son Son is Capcom's tribute to a Chinese legend called 'Xiyou Ji', meaning 'Journey to the West', considered to be one of the four classic pieces of Chinese literature (and a fairly good read). The main character in Xiyou Ji is Sun Wukong, or, when you pronounce the words as if they were Japanese kanji, Son Gokuu (hence the name Son Son).
This game features one of the first game soundtracks composed by Tamayo Kawamoto, who made also other Capcom 80's BGM. She now works at Taito : she's a member of Zuntata, the popular (well, in Japan) Taito band where she plays keyboards.
- SERIES -
1. Son Son (1984)
2. Son Son II (1989, NEC PC-Engine)
- STAFF -
Music by : Tamayo Kawamoto, Ayako Mori
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
Nintendo Famicom
$end
$info=sbm,
$bio
Sonic Blast Man (c) 1990 Taito.
Game ID : C69
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito B System hardware.
Taito lost a class action suit for $50,000 to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) because of injuries sustained by players of Sonic Blast Man. The CPSC alleges that between 1991 and 1994, Taito failed to report about 70 cases in which young players fractured or injured wrists and arms as a result of hitting the Blast Man's punching pad.
- SERIES -
1. Sonic Blast Man (1990)
2. Sonic Blast Man returns - Real Puncher
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992) : The SFC version is the arcade game with a side scrolling beat-em-up game added to it, which (understandably) became the primary part of the game. The arcade game in its entirety appears as a bonus game between levels and you only get one chance to pick your target and attempt to KO it, just as if you were playing the arcade game with one credit, except you go on to the next side-scrolling beat-em-up level in the SFC game instead of the 'GAME OVER' screen in the arcade game.
How the SFC version plays : Instead of an actual target that you have to punch with your own actual fist as in the arcade version, you get an on-screen power gauge in the SFC version. Like the arcade version, you are given given three rounds to do enough cumulative damage to KO the target. The power gauge is empty at the start of each round. To build up the power gauge, rapidly press LEFT and RIGHT alternately and repeatedly on the directional pad of the SFC controller. The gauge will deplete RAPIDLY the moment you stop pressing LEFT and RIGHT so do not stop! You are given a time limit for building up the power gauge each round. When you have built up sufficient power, press any button to punch. If you have exceeded the time limit, you will automatically punch at whatever power level the gauge is at. The damage you inflict on the target is proportional to the power level of the gague at the time of the punch.
$end
$info=sonicwi,
$bio
Sonic Wings (c) 1992 Video System.
Take your pick among 4 countries' ace pilots and take it to the skies to destroy enemy jets, hulking bosses and some strange hidden enemies in this solid overhead shooter! Features solid 2-D graphic and a good level of challenge.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Aero Fighters".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sonic Wings - PCCB-00118) on 21/04/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Sonic Wings (1992)
2. Sonic Wings 2 (1994)
3. Sonic Wings 3 (1995)
4. Sonic Wings Limited (1996)
- STAFF -
Staff : Shin Nakamura, Ogawa Hyone, Armored Cruiser, Wataru Yamazaki, Alice Itoh, Tako Bekku, Neko ikeda, Hikihara, Manbow, H. Motono, Yamamotoya, H. Hino, You-Chan, M. Tsukada, Kazzo, Y. Fukuda, Y. Nakanishi, Naoki Itamura, Masato Arikawa, Soushi Hosoi, M. Sakakibara, Hironobu Urata
$end
$info=sncwgltd,
$bio
Sonic Wings Limited (c) 1996 Video System.
- SERIES -
1. Sonic Wings (1992)
2. Sonic Wings 2 (1994)
3. Sonic Wings 3 (1995)
4. Sonic Wings Limited (1996)
- STAFF -
Staff : H. Furukawa, M. Arano, Armored Cruiser, K. Yamamotoya, Hiroshi, Kazuo.A, Manbow Yokoyama, Oh! Kawara, Daapo, Kawauso, Sugibo, Basara, Hoso-Q, Oba, Paff
$end
$info=sstriker,sstrikra,
$bio
Sorcer Striker (c) 1993 Raizing.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Mahou Daisakusen".
This game is the first game created by Raizing.
- SERIES -
1. Sorcer Striker (1993)
2. Kingdom Grandprix (1994)
3. Dimahoo (2000)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Atsuhiro Motoyama
$end
$info=sos,
$bio
SOS (c) 10/1979 Namco.
$end
$info=sotsugyo,
$bio
Sotsugyou Shousho (c) 1995 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Graduation Certificate'.
Licensed to Atlus.
$end
$info=soukobdx,
$bio
Soukoban Deluxe (c) 1990 Thinking Rabbit / Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Warehouse Watch'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Boxy Boy".
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.10 - VICL-40097, 40098) on 16/12/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Soukoban (1989, Nintendo Game Boy)
2. Soukoban Deluxe (1990)
3. Soukoban 2 (1990, Nintendo Game Boy)
4. Super Soukoban (1992; Nintendo Super Famicom)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Ayako Sasou
- PORTS -
Nintendo Game Boy (1989)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Super Soukoban")
$end
$info=sokyugrt,
$bio
Soukyugurentai (c) 1996 Raizing.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Urgent Storm Batallion'.
Soukyugurentai is known outside Japan as "Terra Diver".
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- STAFF -
Sound : Manabu Namiki, Hitoshi Sakimoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Soukyugurentai - Oubushustugeki")
$end
$info=soulclbr,soulclba,
$bio
Soul Calibur (c) 1998 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 12 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Soul Edge (1995)
2. Soul Edge Ver. II (1996)
3. Soul Calibur (1998)
4. Soul Calibur II (2003)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast (2000)
$end
$info=souledga,souledgb,
$bio
Soul Edge (c) 1995 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 11 hardware.
Pony Canyon released a limited-edtion soundtrack album for this game (Super Battle Sound Attack Soul Edge - PCCG-00365) on 21/10/1996.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Hwang : Insert coin, press and hold Start and pres Up, Down then move to Taki and press Up(x2), Down(x2), then move to Rock and press Down, Up, Down, Up. You will hear a noise if the code works, now move left.
- SERIES -
1. Soul Edge (1995)
2. Soul Edge Ver. II (1996)
3. Soul Calibur (1998)
4. Soul Calibur II (2003)
- STAFF -
Planner : Takayasu Yanagihara
Director : Teruaki Konishi
Game design & Motion management : Hiroaki Yotoriyama
Character motion adviser : Masataka Ishiguro
Coordinator : Koh Onda
System programmer : Norimasa Matsuura
Main programmer : Shinobu Nimura
Enemy programmer & Special camera : Masaaki Fukunaga
Visual effect programmer : Taketoshi Nishimori
Character model chief artist : Hiroshi Kuwabara
Character model artists : Junko Kanbe, Daisuke Tsushima, Hitomi Yotoriyama
Voice actors : Toshiyuki Morikawa, Hekiru Shiina, Fujiko Takimoto, Jin Yamanoi, Michiko Neya, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Takashi Nagasako, Barry Gjerde
Producer : Masuya Oishi
Executive producer : Hajime Nakatani
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony Playstation
$end
$info=spaceatt,
$bio
Space Attack (c) 1978 Video Games GMBH.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Space Invaders".
Video Games GMBH (located in the town of Lich in Germany) started as an unauthorized bootleg manufacturer (i.e. : Space Attack). When the European countries changed their laws to protect the original creators, they started to develop their own arcade games. However, only two original games from Video Games GMBH are known to exist : "Super Tank" (1981) and "Looping" (1982).
$end
$info=sspaceat,sspacat2,sspacatc,
$bio
Space Attack (c) 02/1979 Sega.
Game ID : 155-162 (Upright), 139-146 (Cocktail)
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Emerson Arcadia (1982)
$end
$info=sspacaho,
$bio
Space Attack / Head On (c) 1979 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=spaceat2,
$bio
Space Attack II (c) 1980 Zenitone Microsec.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a copy of "Space Invaders".
$end
$info=spacbatt,
$bio
Space Battle (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Gingateikoku No Gyakushu".
$end
$info=spacbeam,
$bio
Space Beam (c) 11/1980 Nanao.
$end
$info=spacebrd,
$bio
Space Bird (c) 1980 Karateco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Space Fire Bird".
$end
$info=sbomberb,
$bio
Space Bomber (c) 07/1998 Psikyo.
- TRIVIA -
Scitron / Gamest released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Pilots Kids, Space Bomber - SGCD-006) on 05/03/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Light blue ship : After inserting a credit, press Right(x3), Left(x3), Right(x7).
* Play As Tetris block : After inserting a credit, press Up(x3), Down(x3), Up(x7).
* Unlock Extra Maintenance : If you hold Test Button+PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu (Stage Select with choice of ships, BG Test).
Space Duel is the first and only multi-player interactive vector game by Atari. When "Asteroids Deluxe" tanked, this game was taken off the shelf and released to moderate success. Approximately 12,040 units were produced.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Invite Your Friend : In 2 player mode, you can shoot your partner and it will regenerate their shield. This comes in very handy!
- SERIES -
1. Asteroids (1979)
2. Asteroids Deluxe (1981)
3. Space Duel (1982)
4. Blasteroids (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed and partially programmed by : Rick Mahler
Project resumed, changes made and game finished by : Owen Rubin (ORR), (JMR), (SRC), (DES).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=sdungeon,
$bio
Space Dungeon (c) 1981 Taito.
Game ID : SD
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on "The Qix" hardware.
If you pass level 99, you get to level 0 and it says 'You're a hero on level zero'.
When you reach 990,000 points, every time you shoot an enemy you get a free man. Be careful, your free men get knocked to 0 after 255.
A Space Dungeon unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Boring Score-grabbing Cheat : Lock yourself in a room by closing all the doors. The thief will appear (To close a door, go through it then back immediately - it may take more than once). Warning : this is a sure, but very slow, way to build points.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Rex Battenberg
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 5200 (1983)
$end
$info=spacecho,
$bio
Space Echo (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Speak & Rescue".
$end
$info=spcenctr,
$bio
Space Encounters (c) 10/1980 Midway.
Game ID : 645
- TRIVIA -
A Space Encounters unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Rocky III'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dave Needle
$end
$info=spacefev,spacefva,highsplt,highspla,
$bio
Space Fever (c) 1979 Nintendo.
$end
$info=spacefb,spacefbg,spacefbb,
$bio
Space Fire Bird (c) 10/1980 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Gremlin.
This game is known under Fortrek license as "Space Demon".
A bootleg of this game is known as "Space Bird".
- STAFF -
Sound effects by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=spcforce,spcforc2,
$bio
Space Force (c) 1980 Venture Line.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Meteoroids".
$end
$info=spacefrt,
$bio
Space Fortress (c) 1981 Century Electronics.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Bally Astrocade
$end
$info=spacfury,spacfura,
$bio
Space Fury (c) 08/1981 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
Space Fury was the first color vector graphic games.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
$end
$info=spacegun,
$bio
Space Gun (c) 10/1990 Taito.
Game ID : C57
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito Z System hardware.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
A Space Gun unit appears in the 1994 French movie 'La Vengeance d'une Blonde'.
- STAFF -
Producers : Yuji Iwasaki, Atsuchi Taniguchi
Software : Yuji Iwasaki, Shinji Soyano, T. Nakamura, Hikaru Taniguchi, Kazutomo Ishida, T. Ishii
Monster designers : T. Sekipon, H. Katochin, Atsuchi Taniguchi, V.A.P
Designers : Hiroyasu Nagai, A. Nomura, V.A.P, Peacock
Mechanical engineers : I. Yamada, Y. Tsuriya, T. Tsurumi
Hardware : M. Yamaguchi, K. Mimura, Y. Shibuya
Characters : T. Sekipon, H. Katochin, Atsuchi Taniguchi, H. Kuzirai, T. Matsumoto, Nobuhiro Hiramatsu, Yukio Abe, V.A.P, Peacock
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1992)
Atari ST (1992)
$end
$info=sharrier,
$bio
Space Harrier (c) 12/1985 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The pioneer 3D shooting game realized by a high speed 3D processing. The first full-color CG graphics in Japan and a beautiful BGM supported by a FM sound system that gave a great impact to the arcade scene in 1985.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Sega Taikan Game Special - 28XA-198) on 12/1987.
- SERIES -
1. Space Harrier (1985)
2. Space Harrier II (1988, Sega Mega Drive)
3. Planet Harriers (2001)
- STAFF -
Designed by : Yu Suzuki (YU.)
From highscore table : (KAN), (KAW), (BIN), (TUD), (NAG), (ASO)
Music by : Hiroshi Miyauchi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1986)
NEC PC Engine (1988)
Sega Game Gear (1991)
Sega 32x (1994)
Sega Saturn (1995)
Sega Dreamcast (2000, "Shenmue")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Yu Suzuki Game Works Vol. 1")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Shenmue II")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2003, "Sega Arcade Gallery")
The World Hottest Game! The player must strategically position, then fire his laser missile launcher attempting to knock out the ever-attacking invaders before they can drop missiles destroying the defender's protective bunkers and missile launcher.
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed by Midway for US production (Game ID : 739).
Some bootlegs of this game are known as "Super Invaders", "Super Earth Invasion", "Alien Invasion Part II" and "Space War Part Three".
Some clones were manufactured by other manufacturers, they are known as "IPM Invader", "Cosmic Monsters", "Space Attack", "Space Attack II", "Jatre Specter", "Space War" and "Space King".
The game that started the whole damn craze!! Space Invaders caused a yen shortage in Japan. Many regular produce and goods stores in Japan removed their products and converted into SI parlors overnight, complete with giant speakers broadcasting the 'thump-thump-thump' of the marching invaders. A classic in every sense of the word.
SI contains the first attract mode with a sense of humour, it would display 'INSERT CCOIN' and an invader would come along and bomb the offending 'C'.
Note : There are exactly 60 invaders per screen and exactly 11 different sounds.
Space Invaders was the first arcade game to work its way out of seedy arcades and into pizza parlors and ice cream shops. The Space Invaders phenomenon stuns conservative adults who are certain the games sour the minds of their youngsters. Residents of Mesquite, Texas push the issue all the way to the Supreme Court in their efforts to ban the illicit machines from their Bible-belt community.
Space Invaders inspired a catchy hit song by Buckner and Garcia called 'Space Invaders' released on the 'Pac-Man Fever' album.
A Space Invaders unit appears in the 1980 movie 'Midnight Madness', in the 1982 movie 'Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again', in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks' and in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- UPDATES -
A company called Logitec manufactured a bootleg of Space Invaders with a colour monitor. While most of the screen remains B&W, the green is actually generated by the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and although it looks very much like an overlay it's not. Back then this pirated PCB, because of it's design and minimal memory room on the PCB, (remember we are talking old technology), the game was very complex for it's time. It used an old 8080 processor which unlike the Z80 processor, it had its limitations. When this game was first designed it was originally going to be released as a B&W game and not colour. The green is done by taking a segement out of the video proccesing area of the PCB and pulling it down with a bipolar prom to generate the affect. There are actually 2 video lines on this pcb - 1 for B&W and the other for sync and colour.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Message : To see it, wait until the demo starts and then press at the same time the keys Left, Right, Fire, 1 player start and 2 player start. Press them repeatedly as fast as you can. After a few seconds, the message ('TAITO COP') will appear below the high score.
* To achieve higher scores, count the number of shots fired from your base. Begin counting shots as soon as each level begins. Fire 22 shots and then wait for the UFO to cross the screen. Use shot number 23 to hit the UFO and you will receive 300 points. After hitting the UFO, start counting your shots again. This time, count to 14 and use the 15th shot to hit the UFO. Once again you will receive 300 points. Repeat counting using the 14 shot method until the screen is cleared of enemies. When the next level starts, repeat the procedure using 22 shots, 14 shots, 14 shots, etc...
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Space Invaders Deluxe (1979)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
5. Space Invaders DX (1994)
6. Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (1995)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Toshihiro Nishikado
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1978)
Atari 5200 (1982)
Sega SG-1000 (1983)
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
Sega Saturn (1996)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997, "Space Invaders - The Original Game")
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Bandai WonderSwan (1999)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002)
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Space Invaders Anniversary")
* Computers :
Microtan 65 (1980, "Space Invasion")
MSX (1984)
Commodore C64 (1987, "Arcade Classics")
Atari ST (1989)
VTech Laser-VZ ("Vz Invaders")
Apple II ("Apple Invader")
* Others :
LED handheld game (1980) released by Entex (black version).
LED handheld game (1981) released by Entex (grey version).
LCD handheld game (1982) released by Tiger Electronics.
VFD handheld game (19??) released by Gakken.
LCD handheld game (1999) released by Systema.
$end
$info=spcinv95,spcnv95u,
$bio
Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (c) 06/1995 Taito.
Game ID : E06
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Akkanvader".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Welcome to the Karu Land - PCCB-00196) on 17/11/1997.
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Space Invaders Deluxe (1979)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
5. Space Invaders DX (1994)
6. Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (1995)
The world's hottest game... now even more challenging! New colorful screen patterns, increased invader fire power, high scorer's name registered on screen, etc...
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Space Invaders Part II" (Taito).
Space Invaders Deluxe still says "Space Invaders Part II" on the titlescreen because Midway was only allowed to make minor modifications of the Taito code. All other references to the game (promotional material, manual, service bulletins, labels on the motherboard, serial number tags inside the cabinet, monitor glass, etc.) say 'Space Invaders Deluxe'.
This game was also manufactured by Nichibutsu under the name of "Moon Base".
A Space Invaders Deluxe unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
- UPDATES -
Difference beetween the Taito version (SI part II) :
* Changes in gameplay include invaders that march forward, invaders that split to form two when shot, another bonus ship that flies by above the invaders, intermissions between racks and the famous 'rainbow bonus'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Message : During the gameplay demo portion of attract mode press the following buttons at the same time : Right+Fire+2P Start. Then press the following buttons at the same time : Left+Fire+1P Start. The message ('TAITO CORP.') will appear below the high score. The 'spelling error' on Space Invaders is corrected.
* Extra Life : The machine will award you a bonus life during the intermission if you were able to wipe out the previous screen in 55 shots or less. Of course, this is very difficult to do. However, you can take advantage of the famous 8-bit rollover bug by firing OVER 255 shots, thereby rolling over the shot counter! Just make sure you can wipe out the remaining invaders in under 55 shots after you roll the counter over..
* Rainbow Trick : Leave one of the bottom-most aliens to kill last. Youll receive 500 points and a 'rainbow' display. If you left the bottom left-most alien, youll receive 1,000 points.
* Preset Mode : Space Invaders Deluxe provided a way the operator could enter his/her name each time the machine was turned on.
1) Turn preset mode ON in the DIP switch.
2) Insert one credit.
3) Depress one player select button 'Preset Mode' will be displayed on screen.
4) Depress one player select button again to increase score until previous high-score is beaten. Note : If you press the two player select button you can skip the starting level as well.
5) Depress fire button to start game. After all bases have been destroyed the alphabet will be displayed on screen. A new name may now be entered.
6) Turn preset mode OFF in the DIP switch to re-establish game mode.
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Space Invaders Deluxe (1979)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
5. Space Invaders DX (1994)
6. Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (1995)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Toshihiro Nishikado
$end
$info=spacedx,spacedxj,spacedxo,spcinvdj,
$bio
Space Invaders DX (c) 09/1994 Taito.
Game ID : D89
- TRIVIA -
This game runs originally on the Taito B System hardware, but there is also an alternate version of this game released on Taito F3 System hardware (Game ID : D93).
In 'Parody Game Mode', a LOT of characters taken from early Taito games appear at each level, here is the list :
Level 1 - Characters from "The New Zealand Story".
Level 2 - Characters from "The Fairyland Story".
Level 3 - Characters from "Bubble Bobble".
Level 4 - Characters from "Rainbow Islands - The Story of Bubble Bobble 2".
Level 5 - Characters from "Mizubaku Adventure".
Level 6 - Characters from "Arkanoid".
Level 7 - Characters from "KiKiKaiKai".
Level 8 - Characters from "Darius".
Level 9 - Characters from "Don Doko Don".
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 2.0.
* Japanese release only.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 2.1.
* Japanese and American release.
* Added 'Configuration' menu and 'Factory setting' option in the operator menu.
Revision 3 :
* Taito F3 System hardware.
* Software version : 2.6.
* Japanese release only.
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Space Invaders Deluxe (1979)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
5. Space Invaders DX (1994)
6. Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (1995)
$end
$info=galap1,
$bio
Space Invaders Galactica (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Galaxian".
$end
$info=invad2ct,
$bio
Space Invaders II (c) 03/1980 Midway.
Game ID : 851
Space Invaders II allowed for two player simultaneous competitive play (although both players could work together). Besides shooting the invaders, one of the goals was to destroy your opponent (either CPU or another player) and gain his ships!
- TRIVIA -
This game was a Midway in-house project, done by Joel Kreger. His name can be found in one of the game ROMs using a hex editor. This game runs on modified SI Deluxe hardware, with two sound boards; one for each player. Player 2's sound was a bit higher in pitch than player 1. The overlay contained many colors, running from red (player 1) to yellow (player 2), with various shades of blue and green in between.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Joel Kreger
$end
$info=invadpt2,
$bio
Space Invaders Part II (c) 09/1979 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Midway under the name of "Space Invaders Deluxe".
This game was also manufactured by Nichibutsu as "Moon Base".
- UPDATES -
Midway licensed a different version for US consumption (SI Deluxe) :
* Changes in gameplay include invaders that march forward, invaders that split to form two when shot, another bonus ship that flies by above the invaders, intermissions between racks and the famous 'rainbow bonus'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Message : During the gameplay demo portion of attract mode press the following buttons at the same time : Right+Fire+2P Start. Then press the following buttons at the same time : Left+Fire+1P Start. The message ('TAITO CORP.') will appear below the high score. The 'spelling error' on Space Invaders is corrected.
* Extra Life : The machine will award you a bonus life during the intermission if you were able to wipe out the previous screen in 55 shots or less. Of course, this is very difficult to do. However, you can take advantage of the famous 8-bit rollover bug by firing OVER 255 shots, thereby rolling over the shot counter! Just make sure you can wipe out the remaining invaders in under 55 shots after you roll the counter over..
* Rainbow Trick : Leave one of the bottom-most aliens to kill last. Youll receive 500 points and a 'rainbow' display. If you left the bottom left-most alien, youll receive 1,000 points.
* Preset Mode : Space Invaders Part II provided a way the operator could enter his/her name each time the machine was turned on.
1) Turn preset mode ON in the DIP switch.
2) Insert one credit.
3) Depress one player select button 'Preset Mode' will be displayed on screen.
4) Depress one player select button again to increase score until previous high-score is beaten. Note : If you press the two player select button you can skip the starting level as well.
5) Depress Fire button to start game. After all bases have been destroyed the alphabet will be displayed on screen. A new name may now be entered.
6) Turn preset mode OFF in the DIP switch to re-establish game mode.
- SERIES -
1. Space Invaders (1978)
2. Space Invaders Part II (1979)
3. Return of the Invaders (1985)
4. Majestic Twelve - The Space Invaders Part IV (1990)
5. Space Invaders DX (1994)
6. Space Invaders '95 - The Attack of Lunar Loonies (1995)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Toshihiro Nishikado
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Space Invaders Anniversary")
$end
$info=sinvasn,sinvasnb,
$bio
Space Invasion (c) 1985.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Commando (Capcom)".
- UPDATES -
In this bootleg, the enemy soldiers were replaced by robots.
$end
$info=spceking,
$bio
Space King (c) 1978 Leijac.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a copy of "Space Invaders".
- UPDATES -
Only the graphics have more detail and the labels at the top of the screen for player one, player two and the high score are written using Japanese katakana.
- SERIES -
1. Space King (1978)
2. Space King-2 (1979)
$end
$info=spcking2,
$bio
Space King-2 (c) 1979 Konami.
- SERIES -
1. Space King (1978)
2. Space King-2 (1979)
$end
$info=spclaser,
$bio
Space Laser (c) 11/1980 GamePlan.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for manufacture.
This game is known under Leijac license as "Space War".
$end
$info=spacelnc,
$bio
Space Launcher (c) 1979 Nintendo.
$end
$info=spclords,spclorda,spclordb,spclordg,
$bio
Space Lords (c) 1992 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136096
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari GX2 hardware.
- STAFF -
Staff : Ed Logg, Bob Flanagan, Cris Drobny, Sam Comstock, Sam Lee, Don Paauw, Mike Albaugh, Lyle Rains, Dave Shepperd, Riz Bugawan
$end
$info=spaceod,
$bio
Space Odyssey (c) 04/1981 Sega.
$end
$info=panic,panic2,panic3,panicger,panich,
$bio
Space Panic (c) 11/1980 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to ADP Automaten for German distribution.
Space Panic was the first platform game.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
* Computers :
Apple II ("Apple Panic")
VTech Laser-VZ ("Vz Panik")
$end
$info=spaceph,
$bio
Space Phantoms (c) 1979 Zilec Games.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a copy of "Ozma Wars".
- UPDATES -
This game is the same as Ozma Wars with new graphics so that the theme is not space but supernatural.
$end
$info=spaceplt,
$bio
Space Pilot (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Time Pilot".
$end
$info=spcpostn,
$bio
Space Position (c) 1986 Sega / Nasco.
$end
$info=spaceskr,
$bio
Space Seeker (c) 10/1981 Taito.
Game ID : EB
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
$end
$info=sstrangr,
$bio
Space Stranger (c) 01/1979 Yachiyo Electronics.
- SERIES -
1. Space Stranger (1979)
2. Space Stranger 2 (1979)
$end
$info=sstrngr2,
$bio
Space Stranger 2 (c) 1979 Yachiyo Electronics.
- SERIES -
1. Space Stranger (1979)
2. Space Stranger 2 (1979)
$end
$info=stactics,
$bio
Space Tactics (c) 10/1980 Sega.
$end
$info=spctbird,
$bio
Space Thunderbird (c) 19?? Fortrek.
$end
$info=spacetrk,sptrekct,
$bio
Space Trek (c) 1980 Sega.
Game ID : 630-645
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=spcewarl,
$bio
Space War (c) 11/1979 Leijac.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Space Laser".
$end
$info=spcewars,
$bio
Space War (c) 12/1979 Sanritsu.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a copy of "Space Invaders" with different art and a slightly faster shooting capability.
$end
$info=spacewr3,
$bio
Space War Part Three (c) 12/1979.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Space Invaders".
- UPDATES -
The spaceship design is different.
$end
$info=spacewar,
$bio
Space Wars (c) 10/1977 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
Space Wars was the first vector game.
The game was originally brought to Midway, but Rosenthal balked at their ridiculous royalty offer. He sold the game and hardware to Cinematronics and signed a contract for 50% of the royalties; unheard of in those days. Rosenthal later left Cinematronics, taking all technical documents with him and leaving poor Tim Skelly to scrounge for information. Luckily, he found a tech who had helped Rosenthal when he was pressed for time and obtained the opcodes and technical info needed. Cinematronics sued Rosenthal, but they settled, with Larry's company, Vectorbeam, being bought by Cinematronics. Looks like ol' Larry made out like a bandit!!
A Space Wars unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Tron'.
- STAFF -
Original design (Spacewar!) by : Steve Russell (on a PDP-1 mainframe in 1962).
Hardware design and game program for Cinematronics by : Larry Rosenthal (Founder of Cinematronics).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1982)
$end
$info=spacezap,
$bio
Space Zap (c) 11/1980 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
$end
$info=sparkman,
$bio
Spark Man (c) 1989 SunA.
$end
$info=spartanx,
$bio
Spartan X (c) 1984 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Kung-Fu Master".
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
First scrolling beat-em-up, this game is based on the movie 'Wheels on Meals', starring Jackie Chan (as Thomas) and Sammo Hung (who also directed). This movie is called 'Spartan X' in Japan.
- UPDATES -
Differences between Spartan X and Kung-Fu Master :
* During the demo screen the word Kung-Fu (in 'A KUNG-FU MASTER, THOMAS....') is spelled 'KANFU' in Spartan X.
* Spartan X has an additional copyright notice that is not in Kung-Fu Master : '(C)1984 Paragon Films Ltd., Towa Promotion'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Slow Motion Mode : Turn 'slow motion mode' ON in dipswitch. In game, press Start 2 to slow game speed.
* Stop Mode : Turn 'Freeze' ON in dipswitch. In game, press Start 2 to stop and Start 1 to restart.
* Level Seclection Mode : Turn 'Level seclection mode' ON in dipswitch. In game, press Start 1 to select and Start 2 to restart.
* Hint : Time your punches properly. They give you double score compared with the kicks, but they're much more risky, as you can fall short with your punch and get grabbed.
* Defeating the Bosses :
1) FIRST BOSS : Easy. Wait to his first pole swing from a safe distance and then quickly get close (stuck) to him. From now on, his attacks won't hit you. Walk forward (making him walk back) until you reach the staircases and then start punching him in the belly.
2) SECOND BOSS : First, clean your back of henchmen. Then, wait for the boomerang dude to throw his first boomerang , avoid it and this is the time! You have to hit him like hell while he's waiting to recover his boomerang. Punches hurt double. If you're quick enough punching, he won't recover his first boomerang.
3) THIRD BOSS : Just make a jumping moving kick, hit him in the chest, and as soon you touch the floor (falling down from the jumping kick) start punching fast as hell! With any luck he won't touch you anyway. Be sure to have spare energy to perform this movement just in case he has time to give you a kick (1/4 of the bar would be enough).
4) FOURTH BOSS : Watch out, this one is tricky. First, take him to the limits where he can walk (He suddenly stops as he can't get closer to you). Then come closer to him and duck, avoiding his projectiles. Then, a copy of him will appear at your back. Stand up and start walking (avoiding projectiles again) just as you did with the first boss. As soon as you arrive at the stairs, duck and start punching. He will appear and disappear, but JUST in front of you. Six punches and he's history.
5) FIFTH BOSS : Mainly keep him defending himself with high kicks (tapping very fast!) and then suddenly change to low kicks. Start with a jumping moving kick in the chest (just like the third boss) and then start the high/low kicks patterns.
- SERIES -
1. Spartan X (1984)
2. Spartan X 2 (Nintendo Famicom, 1991)
$end
$info=spatter,
$bio
Spatter (c) 1984 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5583
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sanrin San-Chan - Tricycle-San".
This game is known under Taito license as Stratovox.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Space Echo".
This game was the first game to have synthesized voices.
$end
$info=spclforc,
$bio
Special Forces (c) 1985 Senko Industries.
"Kung-Fu Master"-like action game with an anti-terrorist theme.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Magic Electronics.
- SERIES -
1. Special Forces (1985)
2. Special Forces II (1985)
$end
$info=spcfrcii,
$bio
Special Forces II (c) 1985 Senko Industries.
"Kung-Fu Master"-like action game with an anti-terrorist theme.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Magic Electronics.
- SERIES -
1. Special Forces (1985)
2. Special Forces II (1985)
$end
$info=spectar,spectar1,
$bio
Spectar (c) 11/1980 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
A french version of this game is known as "Phantomas" (by Jeutel).
A bootleg is known as "Rallys".
- SERIES -
1. Targ (1980)
2. Spectar (1980)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Manuel Campos
$end
$info=speedatk,
$bio
Speed Attack! (c) 1984 Seta Kikaku.
Game ID : CB-0
$end
$info=speedbal,
$bio
Speed Ball (c) 1987 Tecfri.
$end
$info=spdball,
$bio
Speed Ball - Contest at Neonworld (c) 1985 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware.
$end
$info=spdbuggy,
$bio
Speed Buggy (c) 1986 Tatsumi.
$end
$info=spdcoin,
$bio
Speed Coin (c) 1984 Stern Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Cobra" hardware.
- STAFF -
Game concept by : Thomas Baron
Programmed by : Keith Enge
$end
$info=speedfrk,
$bio
Speed Freak (c) 03/1979 Vectorbeam.
- TRIVIA -
Speed Freak was Larry's first game for Vectorbeam. Only 700 units were produced.
A Speed Freak unit appears in the 1980 movie 'Midnight Madness'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Rosenthal (founder of Cinematronics)
$end
$info=speedrcr,
$bio
Speed Racer (c) 1995 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System FL hardware.
$end
$info=srumbler,srumblr2,
$bio
The Speed Rumbler (c) 09/1986 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Rush & Crash".
The main character is Super Joe from "Commando (Capcom)" and "Bionic Commando".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-203) on 25/03/1988.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Yukio Arai, Kyoko Tomita
Character Designers : Chieko Ryugo, Kimio, Couichi Yotsui
Music : Tamayo Kawamoto, Harumi Ihara
Hardware : Shinji Kuchino, Katuhiko Kamimori
$end
$info=speedspn,
$bio
Speed Spin (c) 1994 TCH.
Nice ping pong game.
$end
$info=speedup,
$bio
Speed Up (c) 1996 Galeco.
- TRIVIA -
Speed Up was Gaelco's first 3D game.
$end
$info=spelunkr,spelnkrj,
$bio
Spelunker (c) 02/1986 Broderbund.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Irem for manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
Originally released in 1984 by Broderbund Software for the Commodore C64 computer.
- SERIES -
1. Spelunker (1986)
2. Spelunker II - 23 no Kagi (1986)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by Tim Martin.
$end
$info=spelunk2,
$bio
Spelunker II - 23 no Kagi (c) 10/1986 Broderbund.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as '23 Keys'.
Licensed to Irem for manufacture and distribution.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Spelunker (1986)
2. Spelunker II - 23 no Kagi (1986)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Martin
$end
$info=spidey,spideyj,
$bio
Spider-man - The Video Game (c) 1991 Sega.
Game ID : 833-8331-05
Spiderman, Hawkeye, Black Cat and Namor team up to defeat tons of Marvel villains in order to save the world from their plundering! Features platformer stages as well as beat-'em-up stages.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=spiders,spiders2,
$bio
Spiders (c) 07/1981 Sigma Enterprises.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game of known as "Spinner".
$end
$info=spiker,
$bio
Spiker (c) 06/1986 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Game and software designer : S.D.Madiano
Screen graphics designer : Gary Johnson
Audio : Gary Levenberg, Jesse Osbone
Technical support : Ed Rotberg, Paul Brandt
$end
$info=spinlbrk,spinlbru,spinlbrj,
$bio
Spinal Breakers (c) 1990 V-System.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to American Sammy for US manufacture and distribution.
Graphic designers : Hyoue Ogawa, FM CCCP, Mari F, Shoko Ishimoto, Funara "Saru-u", W. Kobushi
Composer : Naoki Itamura
Sound effects : Kenji Okuda, Sleeping Arikawa
Adviser : Tadatsugu Honda
$end
$info=spinmast,
$bio
Spinmaster (c) 12/1993 Data East.
Game ID : 0062
Johnny & Tom, two treasure seekers must save their friend Mary from the evil Mad Doctor and his army of goofy-dressed henchmen, as well as gather the map pieces in order to find the biggest treasure in the world at the same time! Features hilarious cartoon-like character designs and sound effects, awesome looking giant bosses (check out the chinese dragon!) & fast-paced platforming action! :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Miracle Adventure".
Spinmaster is Data East's first game developed and released for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
This game seems heavily inspired by Data East's classic game "Caveman Ninja" (the artwork style, some character's animations, as well as the weapon's power up styles are a little too similar!).
The Mad Doctor also appeared as the final boss in Data East's "Tumble Pop".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtracl album for this game (Miracle Adventure. Tatakae Genshijin 3 - PCCB-00146) on 18/02/1994.
- STAFF -
Planners : Mitsutoshi, Atsushi
Graphic designers : K. Enomoto, Kaneko, S. Moizumi, Forevermylove, Y. Tsukamura, H. Narisawa, Kaori
This game was developed by a freelance group called OMK from Barcelona. OMK itself were three members : a programmer and two graphic artists. The music and sound was always made at Gaelco. Nowadays, OMK has disappeared, but one of the graphic artists is still working at Gaelco. Splash! was a big success.
- SERIES -
1. Splash! (1992)
2. Glass (1993)
$end
$info=splat,
$bio
Splat! (c) 1982 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware
Inspired by the food fight scene of Animal House. John came up with the idea of removable heads to extend the life of the characters, plus thought it was a unique twist to the game.
- STAFF -
Staff : John Newcommer (JRN), (HEC), (MBS), Bill Pfutzenreuter (PFZ), Jill Chittenden (JIL), (CWK)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
$end
$info=splatter,
$bio
Splatterhouse (c) 11/1988 Namco.
In a dark and stormy night, Rick and his girlfriend Jeniffer take refuge in the creepy West mansion, only to find himself dead and Jeniffer missing! Now, a mysterious sacrificial mask with amazing powers brings him back from the dead and in order to free himself from its curse, he must destroy the evil lurking deep within the mansion and save Jennifer in the process! Features some of the goriest graphics ever seen at its release date, awesome music & sound effects, lots of the typical toys seen in horror flicks (knives, etc) as well as lots of challenge!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
The game was banned in most arcades in the US due to its violent nature as well as some questionable bosses such as the chapel boss (The inverted cross). Splatterhouse was the first game to get a parental advisory disclaimer.
Rick make a cameo appearance in "Point Blank 3".
Splatterhouse's developers seem to have been inspired by many known and a few not so known horror flicks such as...
* Friday the 13th movies : The third boss wears a bag for a mask just like Jason Voorhees did on the first three movies and Rick's mask resembles the well-know hockey mask that Jason wears in the later movies of the series until the Jason X movie in which he gets a totally different new look.
* Evil Dead movies : Many concepts were borrowed from these particular movies such as : House deep within the woods where a famed scientist unleshes some very evil demonic power; The fight between Rick and his evil twins; The evil severed hands that even taunt him; The possessed room with flying furniture; The necromancer's zombies that just won't die, Rick's quest to rescue Jennifer, only to find her possessed and turned into a cackling demon hungry for his blood!
* The Exorcist : When fighting against demon Jennifer, she recovers her sanity for a few brief moments and begs for your help just before turning into a demon once again, something quite similar is seen in this horror classic.
* H-man : The sludge monsters seen in the sewer levels seem somewhat similar to the liquid people seen in this old japanese horror flick.
* Poltergeist : The possesed room may also have been inspired by this movie.
* Parasite : The leeches seen at the end of the first stage as well as in many other later levels are clearly based in the creatures seen in this pseudo 3-D movie.
* Rejuvenator : The big headed monsters whose heads fly off and attack before dying are very reminiscent of the gruesome brain-eating monster seen in this movie.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Winning Run : G.S.M. Namco 2 - D24B1003) on 21/07/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Slide Kick : Rick's most powerful attack is also the trickiest move to do in the game! Do a big jump (hold the jump button) while walking either left or right, then as Rick comes down from the jump hold diagonally down-left or down-right and press the attack button JUST BEFORE Rick's feet touch the ground. Use this move to take out many enemies at once and to quickly reach a level's exit but be sure not to slide right into a trap such as a pit, an acid puddle, etc!
* Reaching The Exit Is More Important Than Fighting! : When you are close enough to the end of a level, Rick will automatically walk towards the exit and he becomes completely invulnerable to any incoming enemy attack!
* Save Your Ammo! : You can only use your weapons while standing or jumping. This means you are free to low kick or slide kick your enemies in order to save your weapons for tougher enemies in a particular level. Also each time you pick another weapon, Rick will drop the previous weapon slightly ahead of him allowing you to pick it up again. This is particularly useful against the third stage's boss since you'll be able to easily blow him away with two shotguns!
- SERIES -
1. Splatterhouse (1988)
2. Splatterhouse 2 (1992, Sega Mega Drive)
3. Splatterhouse 3 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
- STAFF -
Director : Mr. Yokoyama
Producer : Kazuu
Associate producer : Haya Paya
Programmer : PSQGL
Art director : M. Ishida
Special visual effects : T. Oda
Special makeup designed and created by Daihadan13.
Original music : Katsurou Tajima, Yoshinori Kawamoto
Title designer : Mr. Usukura
Special artist : Y. Komoriya
Data processing : Mr. Natsui, Miss. Chiiko
Debug chief : Sisyo Seto Kyososama
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
FM Town Marty
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1988) released by Namco.
$end
$info=splndrbt,
$bio
Splendor Blast (c) 1985 Alpha Denshi.
$end
$info=sfish2,sfish2j,
$bio
Sport Fishing 2 (c) 1995 Sega.
An interactive fishing game featuring 24 different types of fish. You can choose to fish in the Carribean Sea or Pacific Ocean. Mainly controlled using a fishing rod-like mechanism.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
Official Typo? : Unlike the original game's title, the first word in this sequel game's title is singular, not plural.
- SERIES -
1. Sports Fishing (1994)
2. Sport Fishing 2 (1995)
$end
$info=sprtmtch,
$bio
Sports Match (c) 04/1989 Dynax.
Game ID : '31'
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek.
This game is known in Japan as "Dragon Punch".
- UPDATES -
Sports Match is another layout of 'Szechuan'-style solitaire mahjong but the tiles have been changed to a sports theme. The background is made up of grey squares. The character that smashes matched tiles is dressed in a referee uniform.
The Japanese version ("Dragon Punch") uses traditional mahjong tiles. The background is green squares and has pictures of people and bamboo on it. The character that smashes matched tiles is a fat, shirtless Asian man with glasses.
$end
$info=springer,
$bio
Springer (c) 12/1982 Orca.
$end
$info=sprint2,sprint2a,
$bio
Sprint 2 (c) 11/1976 Atari.
Game ID : 005922
- TRIVIA -
Atari's first mass-produced microprocessor-based game. Approximately 8,200 units were produced.
Sprint 2 was considered, by other game designers, one of the great all-time games.
A Sprint 2 unit appears in the 1978 movie 'Dawn of the Dead' and in the 1982 movie 'Tron'.
- SERIES -
1. Sprint 2 (1976)
2. Sprint 8 (1977)
3. Sprint 4 (1977)
4. Sprint One (1978)
5. Super Sprint (1986)
6. Championship Sprint (1986)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dennis Koble, Lyle Rains
$end
$info=sprint4,sprint4a,
$bio
Sprint 4 (c) 12/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 008716
- UPDATES -
* New (Set 1) : Large car sprites [12x12 pixels].
* Old (Set 2) : Small car sprites [11x11 pixels].
- SERIES -
1. Sprint 2 (1976)
2. Sprint 8 (1977)
3. Sprint 4 (1977)
4. Sprint One (1978)
5. Super Sprint (1986)
6. Championship Sprint (1986)
$end
$info=sprint8,sprint8a,
$bio
Sprint 8 (c) 05/1977 Atari.
- SERIES -
1. Sprint 2 (1976)
2. Sprint 8 (1977)
3. Sprint 4 (1977)
4. Sprint One (1978)
5. Super Sprint (1986)
6. Championship Sprint (1986)
$end
$info=sprint1,
$bio
Sprint One (c) 01/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 006443
- TRIVIA -
Sprint One was released two years after Sprint 2 and both games have the same type of play. The '1' and '2' designations have nothing to do with a predecessor/sequel status, but merely reflect the number of players required for each game.
- SERIES -
1. Sprint 2 (1976)
2. Sprint 8 (1977)
3. Sprint 4 (1977)
4. Sprint One (1978)
5. Super Sprint (1986)
6. Championship Sprint (1986)
$end
$info=spyhunt,
$bio
Spy Hunter (c) 12/1983 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
The car was based on one of the designer's own Nissan 280z. The game was to have a helicopter stage but the designers ran out of resources. They also wanted the James Bond theme to play, but settled for the Peter Gunn theme instead.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Here's A Great Cheat That Does Several Things At Once :
1) You need to have a supply truck available, and a be at a bridge-out level. When the detour appears, don't take it - instead, call up your truck.
2) Wait until the road has straightened out into the bridge and drive into the truck. When the truck pulls over and lets you out, stay on the side of the road, and SLOWLY drive up until you reach the gap in the bridge.
3) Drive on until you car is about half-way over the edge, and wait until the Enforcer comes along. He will try and get you, but he'll be unable to drive far enough to do so. At this point, I would get a friend to mind the game, while I went for a break. When I returned, I just drove across the bridge, flying mysteriously across the bridge out, until I reached the other side.
4) You will notice several differences to the game after this happens. The Enforcer no longer appears, the game gets no harder, and Dr. Torpedo no longer appears on water sections!
- SERIES -
1. Spy Hunter (1983)
2. Spy Hunter II (1987)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Bill Adams, George Gomez, Tom Leon
Music by : Henry Mancini
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Colecovision (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Nintendo 64 (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume I")
Sega Dreamcast (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume 2")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
Atari ST (1985, "Major Motion")
Amstrad CPC (1988)
PC [CD-Rom] (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Apple II
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
* Others :
Palm OS ("Midway Arcade Classic")
$end
$info=spyhunt2,spyhnt2a,
$bio
Spy Hunter II (c) 03/1987 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 68k hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Spy Hunter (1983)
2. Spy Hunter II (1987)
$end
$info=squash,
$bio
Squash (c) 1992 Gaelco.
$end
$info=srdarwin,srdarwnj,
$bio
SRD - Super Real Darwin (c) 10/1987 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Data East Game Music - 28XA-205) on 10/05/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Darwin 4078 (1986)
2. SRD - Super Real Darwin (1987)
- STAFF -
Music by : Yoshida Hiroaki
$end
$info=stkclmns,
$bio
Stack Columns (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Columns (1990)
2. Columns II - The Voyage Through Time (1990)
3. Columns III - Revenge of Columns (1993)
4. Stack Columns (1994)
5. Super Columns (1995, Sega Game Gear)
6. Columns 97 (1997)
7. Hanagumi Taisen Columns - Sakura Wars (1998)
8. Columns Crown (Nintendo Game Boy Advance - 2002)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997, "Columns Arcade Collection")
$end
$info=scross,
$bio
Stadium Cross (c) 1992 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System Multi 32 hardware.
$end
$info=stadhero,
$bio
Stadium Hero (c) 07/1988 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Data East 1 - D25B1002) on 21/06/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Stadium Hero (1988)
2. Stadium Hero 96 (1996)
$end
$info=stadhr96,stadh96a,
$bio
Stadium Hero 96 (c) 1996 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Data East MLC System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Stadium Hero (1988)
2. Stadium Hero 96 (1996)
$end
$info=stagger1,
$bio
Stagger I (c) 1998 Afega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Red Hawk".
The intro sound has been taken from "Raiden II".
AFEGA means 'Art-Fiction Electronic Game'.
- STAFF -
Hardware designer : Namjun Cho
Sound : Junghae Seo
Background graphic designer : Hyonmi Kim
Graphic director : Bongwon Son
Program director : Haiisung Ryou
$end
$info=stakwin,
$bio
Stakes Winner (c) 09/1995 Saurus.
Game ID : 0088
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Stakes Winner - GI kinzen seihae no michi" (translates from Japanese as 'Stakes Winner - Way of Joyful Success').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Breeder's Cup Classic Race : Win first place in Race 5 or Race 9 to race in the Breeder's Cup Classic at Churchill Downs.
* Prix De l'Arc de Triumphe Race : Win first place in Race 12 to race in Prix de l'Arc de Triumphe in Paris.
- SERIES -
1. Stakes Winner (1995)
2. Stakes Winner 2 (1996)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=stakwin2,
$bio
Stakes Winner 2 (c) 09/1996 Saurus.
Game ID : 0227
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
The player flies a small spaceship, which can rotate, thrust forward, and fire small projectiles. In the centre of the screen is a stationary gun surrounded by three concentric, rotating, ring-shaped energy shields. The shields are composed of twelve sections each. The objective of every level is the same; to destroy the gun inside the shield rings. To do this, the player must blast through the shields. Shooting once at a shield section causes it to intensify in colour, and a second hit destroys it, creating a hole in the shield ring. This exposes the inner rings to fire. Once the innermost ring has been breached, the gun is vulnerable. However, this also works against the player, for not only can the player fire in, but the gun can also fire out, with a strikingly more powerful armament. The gun tracks the player's movement at all times. If the player manages to hit the gun, it explodes violently, collapsing the shield rings, and the player is awarded an extra ship. The next level then starts with a new gun and fully-restored shield rings, with the difficulty increased. Apart from the gun's firepower, there are two other things that impede the player's progress.
* Firstly, if the player destroys the entire outer shield ring, the shields regenerate - the middle ring expands to replace the lost outer ring, the inner ring replaces the middle, and a new ring replaces the inner. Therefore the player must fire decisively.
* Secondly, the gun has another defensive mechanism. Three blue sparks inhabit the ring and can detach and home in on the player's ship, destroying it on contact. The sparks can be destroyed, but they are very small and difficult to shoot. Destroyed sparks can regenerate from the shield rings.
As the player progresses through the levels, these sparks get faster and faster, forcing the player to keep moving to avoid them.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Mottoeis for Spanish manufacture and distribution.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Stellar Castle".
The game is vector-based and monochrome; the colour of the rings and screen is provided by a translucent plastic screen overlay.
This was one of the first games to use an experimental artificial intelligence to harras the game player's ship. The star constellation in the background was actually the outline of a centerfold from a 1980 issue of OUI magazine. When management found out after shipping about 5000 units, they flipped out and almost stopped production. They eventually came to their senses and nothing was changed.
A Star Castle unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in the 1982 movie 'Rocky III', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1986 movie 'Maximum Overdrive' and in the 1996 movie 'High School High'.
A Star Castle unit appears (more times) in a 'Columbo' tv movie episode : (Murder, Smoke and Shadows - Effetti Molto Speciali [ITA]) directed by James Frawley (in the same episode you can see beside this cabinet a "Joust" unit).
- STAFF -
Designed by : Tim Skelly
Programmed by : Scott Boden
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1983)
$end
$info=starcrus,
$bio
Star Cruiser (c) 01/1977 RamTeK.
$end
$info=starfigh,
$bio
Star Fighter (c) 1990 SunA.
$end
$info=starfire,starfira,
$bio
Star Fire (c) 12/1978 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
Star Fire was the first environmental game, featuring a viewer window. But it was also released as an upright. This is the first arcade coin-operated video game to maintain a high score table by accepting and displaying the names of winning players.
A Star Fire unit appears in the 1980 movie 'Midnight Madness'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret messages :
1) If you enter 'DBR' it will put 'HI DAVE' on the screen; It's David Rolfe.
2) If you enter 'TZM' it will put 'HI TED' on the screen; It's Ted Michon.
3) If you enter 'SKO' it will put 'HI SUSAN' on the screen for a second or two before showing the high-score table; It's Susan K. Owen, the programmer girlfriend :).
- STAFF -
Programmed by : David Rolfe
Graphics by : Ted Michon
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1983)
$end
$info=starforc,starfore,
$bio
Star Force (c) 09/1984 Tehkan.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Megaforce".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Trick : You can determine which direction the end of level boss will move before it even appears by looking at your score. If the hundreds digit is odd, the boss will move to the left. If it is even, it'll move right (the tens and units digits are always zero).
* One Million Points Bonus : On the violet continent, if you see a coelacanth fossil on the left side, go to the -right- side and shoot. Cleopatra appears - shoot her and you'll get a million-point bonus. The coelacanth may only appear on the third violet continent.
* 80,000 Points Bonus : At some points in the game you will see two columns of green arrows down the center of the screen. Concentrate on either the left or right column of these arrows, and try to shoot 16 in a row. You will be awarded an 80,000 bonus for doing this. The first time these appear, it is possible to get two such bonuses in a row (if there are not many enemies around!), and sometimes more if the level ends before the column has finished appearing. Later on there is a short column of only 16, so only one bonus is possible here.
* 50,000 Point Bonus : You've seen a big enemy that combines into parts. When you hear the tune it is about to appear, STOP SHOOTING (You don't actually have to stop shooting altogether, but if you hit part of the enemy before the center part flashes white the bonus will not work). Position your ship so that you are just underneath the center part of the enemy and wait for it to flash white. Once this has happened, shoot the center part several times : the enemy will be destroyed and you will be awarded the 50,000 point special bonus.
- SERIES -
1. Star Force (1984)
2. Final Star Force (1992)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1984)
MSX (1985)
$end
$info=starglad,
$bio
Star Gladiator - Episode : I Final Crusade (c) 1996 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Star Gladiator - Episode : I Final Crusade (1996)
2. Star Gladiator 2 - Nightmare of Bilstein (1998)
$end
$info=stargld2,
$bio
Star Gladiator 2 - Nightmare of Bilstein (c) 03/1998 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Plasma Sword - Nightmare of Bilstein".
This game runs on the Sony ZN-2 hardware.
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Star Gladiator 2 - Nightmare of Bilstein Original Soundtrack - CPCA-1008) on 21/05/1998.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Kaede : At the character selection screen, highlight Rain and press Down(x2), Left(x2), Up.
* Play As Rai-On : At the character selection screen, highlight Byakko and press Up, Down, Left(x2), Right, Left, Up.
* Play Against Kaede Or Rai-On (Note : No continue and no win by time out) :
1) Finish three rounds with 'Plasma Strike'.
2) Finish two rounds with 'Perfect'.
3) Finish a round with 'Plasma Field'.
* Secret Ending (Points number needed at the end of level 8) :
1) One round at 70.000 pts.
2) Three rounds at 95.000 pts.
3) Five rounds at 110.000 pts.
- SERIES -
1. Star Gladiator - Episode : I Final Crusade (1996)
2. Star Gladiator 2 - Nightmare of Bilstein (1998)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast
$end
$info=stargrds,
$bio
Star Guards (c) 03/1987 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Edward March Jr.
Screen graphics by : Scott Morrison
Special animation by : Robert Beech
Sounds by : Bob Libbe, Michael Bartlow
Cabinet art by : Paul Niemeyer
Support by : Dan Stern, Jim Belt, Bob Ploussard
$end
$info=starhawk,
$bio
Star Hawk (c) 03/1979 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
Skelly wrote the entire Star Hawk program in opcodes while the development tools were being written for the board.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
GCE Vectrex (1982)
$end
$info=starjack,starjacs,
$bio
Star Jacker (c) 04/1983 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5191
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Stern.
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
The initials on the high score screen spell out 'Star Jacker' (5x2 letters).
- STAFF -
Hardwork by : Hideki Sato
Secured by : Masatoshi Mizunaga
Programmed by : Hirohi Nakayama, Katsuya Kazihara, Katsunori Kanazawa
The basic game engine for Star Wars was converted from a 2-year old space game project called 'Warp-Speed', which was designed to develop 3-D image capabilities. The controls were adapted from the controls used for Army "Battle Zone".
Star Wars was the first Atari game to have speech. All of the phrases were taken directly from the movie.
Hidden Ingame Message : Right after hitting the exhaust port on the 1st Death Star, the message 'May the Force be with You' appears on it. The next time around, all the programmers names appear. Successive rounds alternate the message.
Approximately 12,700 units were produced.
A sequel was planned as 'Star Wars II' the same year (idea form only) with a serial communication concept (link between 2 or more cabinets) - this idea never was born.
A Star Wars units appears in the 1984 movie 'Gremlins'.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Mike Hally (MLH)
Programmed and developed by : Greg Rivera (GJR), Norm Avellar (NLA), Eric Durfey (EJD), Jed Margolin (JED), Earl Vickers (EAR), Rick Moncrief (RLM)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Colecovision (1984)
Atari 5200 (1984)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1983)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Atari ST (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
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Star Wars Arcade (c) 1993 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Model 1 hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega 32X (1994)
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Starblade (c) 1991 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 21 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Starblade & Galaxian3 - Project Dragon : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.06 - VICL-15009) on 21/03/1992.
- SERIES -
1. Starblade (1991)
2. Starblade 2 - ''Starblade : Operation Blue Planet'' (2002)
- STAFF -
Chief director : H. Nakatani
Assistant director : K. Kobayashi
Programmers : Norimasa Matsuura, Y. Saitoh, Y. Ohmori
Music and sound effects : Shinji Hosoe
Visual director : W. Yanagawa
Visual designers : N. Kumagai, M. Tejima, M. Kimura
Industrial designer : N. Yoshimatsu
Mechanical designers : S. Kanebako, H. Igarashi, T. Wakayama, J. Uchida
Electrical designers : M. Yamada, O. Morita, M. Ito
Producers : K. Sawano, M. Yamada
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Stargate (c) 11/1981 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Defender" hardware
While "Defender" was pretty hard, the sequel Stargate added another button! So Stargate had a total of six buttons and a joystick in use during game play!
Stargate was the first game designed by Vid kidz, the design firm founded by Jarvis and DeMar when they decided to go independent. Williams became desperate for a game after the designers left, so they took Vidkidz under contract. Stargate took four months to complete. All Vidkidz games were designed on a dual 8" floppy, 1 MHz 6809 Motorola Exorcisor system that cost $30,000 in those days. The name was changed to 'Defender II' right after the game had stopped being manufactured, because Williams wanted to make sure they could own the trademark on the title.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : The formula consists of three sequences of buttons, that all must be completed within a quarter of a second of each other, without the player dying onscreen. The moves are as follows...
1) Joystick Down, Reverse, 1P Start and Thrust.
2) Reverse, 2P Start and Fire.
3) Joystick Down, 1P Start, Thrust and Fire.
* An Undocumented Feature : You need to have killed everything off in the wave except for one lander. There must be at least one humanoid on the ground. Wait for the lander to pick up the humanoid. Shoot the lander and catch the humanoid JUST before it hits the ground. The screen'll flash like mad and you will be awarded 2000, presumably for catching the humanoid and depositing it on the ground in the tiny interval before the wave ends.
* If you go in to the warp gate and press reverse and warp at the same time you will make the screen mess up. It will look like you are going super fast from left to right, kinda like a cardiograph at high speed. This will kill the game that you are playing.
- SERIES -
1. Defender (1980)
2. Stargate (1981)
3. Strikeforce (1991)
- STAFF -
Staff : Larry DeMar (LED), Sam Dicker (SAM), Steve Ritchie (SSR), Eugene Jarvis (DRJ) (EPJ), (JER)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1984)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Mega Drive (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sega Saturn (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Famicom
* Computers :
Commodore VC20 (1982)
Commodore C64 (1984, "Guardian")
PC [MS-DOS] (1995, "Williams Arcade Classics")
PC [Windows] (1996, "Williams Arcade Classics")
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1982) released by Entex.
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Starship 1 (c) 07/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 007513-007531
- TRIVIA -
Starship 1 is another fantastic Atari first. This incredibly realistic video sensation (at its time) goes where no game has gone before.
3500 units were produced. The game uses a half-silvered mirror to reflect the image over a black light lit space background. The monitor has a '+' (a target crosshairs) taped directly onto the monitor to aid in lining up enemy ships.
At the end of a game, two different sayings will be displayed. One simply saying to deposit a quarter to be the captain of Starship 1, the other saying that 'Sensors detect another quarter in your pocket, deposit it to be the captain of Starship 1'. Pretty funny the first time you see it!
A Starship 1 unit appears in the 1978 movie 'Dawn of the Dead'.
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Steel Force (c) 1994 Electronic Devices / Ecogames S.L.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bad copy of the famous 1991 amiga game "Alien Breed". The characters move in the same manner and the backdrops are VERY similar to those of Alien Breed.
Electronic Devices is now called 'Elettronica Video Games', they are situated in the same place and they import arcade games in Italy.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Javier Maura
Graphics by : Miguel A. Carrillo
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Steel Gunner (c) 1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
The name of the police force is the Neo Arc PD (Neo = 'NEW' Arc = i.e. Newark, New Jersey). A clever play on words.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.7 - VICL-8004) on 01/05/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Steel Gunner (1990)
2. Steel Gunner 2 (1991)
- STAFF -
Director : G. Iwasaki
Programmers : K. Nakamura, Y. Ohmori
Sound effects : Yoshie Takayanagi
Visual directors : H. Kikuchi, K. Mizuno
Visual designers : M. Kimura, Y. Mizushima, S. Sasaki, M. Tejima
Industrial designer : S. Tohyama
Mechanical designers : H. Igarashi, T. Ohara, J. Koyama
Electrical designers : O. Morita, T. Ohgane, J. Takano
Producers : K. Sawano, K. Tashiro
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$info=sgunner2,sgunnr2j,
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Steel Gunner 2 (c) 1991 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol. 9 - VICL-8089) on 22/09/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Steel Gunner (1990)
2. Steel Gunner 2 (1991)
- STAFF -
Directed by : G. Iwasaki
Director of photography : Y. Omori
Supervising editor : T. Hijiya
Production designer : H. Kikuchi
Supervisor of visual effects : M. Kimura
Set designer : T. Yamada
Visual effects : Y. Yaguchi
Creature created by : M. Fukuoka
Property master : M. Tsuchida
Sound effects and music composed by : Yoshie Takayanagi
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$info=steeltal,steelta1,steeltap,steeltag,
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Steel Talons (c) 1991 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136087
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Hard Drivin'" hardware.
- STAFF -
Staff : Ed Logg, Ed Rotberg (Gonzo)
Hardware designed by : Jed Margolin
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari Lynx (1991)
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
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$info=sss,
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Steep Slope Sliders (c) 1998 Capcom.
A snowboarding game. Select your boarder and perform as many tricks as you can, going as fast as possible down the hill before time runs out or the track ends. Courses include Canada, Italy and Japan.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV) and it's the first Capcom game on this hardware.
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$info=stellcas,
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Stellar Castle (c) 1980 Elettronolo.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an Italian bootleg of "Star Castle".
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$info=stinger,stinger2,
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Stinger (c) 1983 Seibu Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
This is the first game manufactured by Seibu Denshi.
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Stocker - Drive all the way from coast to coast ! (c) 1984 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
A Stocker unit appears in the 1986 movie 'The Color of Money'.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Dennis Koble
Art : Gary Johnson
Sound : Jesse Osbone
Additional support : Gary Levenberg, Bil Maher
Additional codes : Lee Actor, Rich Adam
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
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Stompin' (c) 1986 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Original concept and programming : Jon Kinsting
Screen graphics : Bil Maher, Gary Johnson, Roger Hector
Cabinet graphics : Bob Flemate
Music and sounds : Jesse Osbone
Technical Advisor : Owen Rubin
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$info=stoneage,
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Stone Age (c) 1991.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an Italian bootleg of "Caveman Ninja".
- UPDATES -
In this bootleg, the sound program is ripped from "Block Out" (by Technos).
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$info=stonebal,stoneba2,
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Stone Ball (c) 1994 Art & Magic.
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$info=stmblade,
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Storm Blade (c) 1996 Visco.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Auto Fire : At the title screen, hold B and press Start, then choose any plane with the A button.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Nadu.S, N Joy and Cu, Manaby The Gambler
Graphic designers : Wep, Zero Nyan, Oda, Yayopin, Skip, Jack, Tuna, Hase Meg, Yukopon
Character designer : Tajiman
Music composer : Light Link Music
Producer : Tetsuo Akiyama
Director : Don Gabacho, Mr. Doo
* CAST :
Lucky : Shinichiro Miki
Alex : Kiyoyuki Yanada
Camel : Keiko Onodera
Kamikaze : Mahito Tsujimura
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$info=storming,
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Storming Party (c) 1986 Taito.
Game ID : A64
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Land Sea Air Squad" and is known in Japan as "Riku Kai Kuu Saizensen".
The theme music to this has lyrics, as you will no doubt find out if you get a high score and deliberate over choosing your initials. The lyrics are :
It's the game of the Nineties, The hottest craze.
Bowl with a trackball, Everyone plays.
Do you wan-na go bowling? We'll show you how.
Press the start button, Play Strata Bowl now!
- STAFF -
Software : Richard Ditton, Larry Hodgson, Chris Oberth, Harry E Cline III
Hardware : Steve Jaskowiak, Scott Allie
Sales : John Cassiday
Support : Elaine Ditton, Jim Zielinski, Linda Koch
Sounds and music : David Thiel, Neil Falconer, Kyle Johnson, Leif Marwede
Publicity : Carol Tomme
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$info=stratgyx,stratgys,
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Strategy X (c) 10/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX306
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Cobra" hardware.
Licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution (12/1981).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1981)
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$info=stratvox,
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Stratovox (c) 08/1980 Sun Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
This game is also known as "Speak & Rescue".
Stratovox was the first game to have synthesized voices.
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$info=streakng,
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Streaking (c) 10/1981 Shoei.
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$info=strtdriv,
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Street Drivin' (c) 1993 Atari Games.
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Street Fight (c) 1986 Seibu Kaihatsu.
- TRIVIA -
Exclusively distributed in West Germany by TV-Tuning Videospiele GMBH. This game is known outside Germany as "Empire City : 1931".
- SERIES -
1. Street Fight (1986)
2. Dead Angle (1988)
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Street Fighter (c) 08/1987 Capcom.
The original! Ryu and Ken go after ten of the world's toughest brawlers. You've got a lot to learn before you defeat me!
- TRIVIA -
Capcom's first one-on-one fighting game.
The original location test version of this game used pressure sensitive pads (Mechatronics) to measure the three strengths of attack used in the game - the bonus stages were unregulated tests of strength where the harder you hit the pad, the more you would score. You can imagine how much abuse the machines took, apparently one individual climbed up on top of the machine and drop kicked it to get a high score. After a large number of injuries and a high damage bill, Capcom replaced the system with individual buttons for each strength - the now common 6 button layout.
'Ryu' can mean 'dragon' and 'Ken' mean 'fist' or 'punch'. The two names together roughly make the phrase 'dragon punch'. The dragon punch move has been copied over and over in most if not all subsequent fighting games released.
Ryu and Sagat were mostly based on 'Yoshiji Soeno', a 'Kyokushin Karate legend' and 'Reiba', the 'Dark Lord of Muaythai' from an old Japanese martial art comics called 'Karate Baka Ichidai'.
Mike Bison is Capcom's homage to Mike Tyson.
In the England (Birdie) stage a poster for 'The Velvet Underground' (a cult 1960's rock band) is clearly visible alongside another poster for 'Ian Dury and the Blockheads'. The Blockheads were a popular British pub-rock band who disbanded in 1982 but reformed in 1987 for a tour of Japan, two months before the release of this game. A third poster advertises 'Ristorante Donnaloia' an expensive Italian restaurant in Kobe, which still exists to this day. Also on this stage the name and likeness of at that time Capcom USA Vice President of Sales and Marketing 'Bill Cravens' is grafittied on the shutter in front of the 'Block Heads' pub.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-203) on 25/03/1988.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version :
* Has different words spoken for Ryu and Ken during their special moves than the other versions. Ryu and Ken shout 'hadoken!', 'shoryuken!' and 'tatsu-maki-senpuu-kyaku!' during respective special moves in the Japanese version, while they shout 'hellfire!', 'dragon punch!' and 'hurricane!' on all other versions.
The prototype version :
* Has no demo mode.
* Different colors on highscore table.
* Different hole on in the wall during the title screen.
* Is highly bugged.
* No digitized voice samples.
* Characters share stage music.
* Ryu's victory pose is visually different.
* Different sound effects for everything.
* Different intro/outro music.
* Must win three rounds to win the match.
* Typo in victory quote screen, 'Rut Don't Forget...' instead of 'But Don't Forget...'.
* No stage select when you start the game.
* The Hurricane Kick does not seem to be in the game.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Street Fighter - The Movie (c) 06/1995 Incredible Technologies.
Surprisingly competent and fast-paced digitized fighter based on the incredibly horrible movie, featuring fourteen selectable characters.
- TRIVIA -
This game tanked in arcades for two reasons. The first being that the Street Fighter live-action movie that this game is based on was universally panned by moviegoers and video game fans alike (read : the movie was TERRIBLE). The second reason was that many diehard Street Fighter fans just didn't find the digitized characters appealing, as they lacked the initial charm of the original sprites. What was overlooked, however, was that this is a decent fighting game in its own right and failed due to poor marketing and public squeamishness.
The arcade game mark's Raul Julia's second appearance in coin-ops, the first being the highly popular Addams Family pinball table. This makes him a member of a very exclusive club within arcade games : a man who lent his likeness and talents to a commercial triumph and a turkey within 5 years.
In the SFTM game, you can have Fei Long's theme as a secret theme, but Fei Long himself has no connections to the movie whatsoever. Why is that? According to documents at the time, the role that Fei Long was going to play was replaced by Captain Sawada, largely because there was not enough character development for Fei Long in SSF2.
* CAST :
Guile : Jean-Claude Van Damme
M. Bison : Raul Julia, Darko Tuscan
Chunli : Ming-Na Wen
Cammy : Kylie Minogue
Ryu : Byron Mann
Sagat : Wes Studi
Ken : Damian Chapa
Vega : Jay Tavare
Balrog : Grand L. Bush
Honda : Peter Twiasosopo
Zangief : Andrew Bryniarski
Sawada : Kenya Sawada
Akuma : Ernie Reyes, Sr.
Blade : Alan Noon
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.10
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.11
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 1.12
Revision 4 :
* Software version : 1.12N
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extended Combo Mode : Hold the joystick Right then press Start then LK at the character select screen.
* Classic Soundtracks : To hear some classic soundtracks from Street Fighter II, enter these codes on the VS screen...
Ryu - LP, LP, MP
Vega - LP, LP, HP
Guile - LP, LP, LK
Sagat - LP, LP, MK
Ken - LP, LP, HK
Honda - MP, MP, LP
Chun Li - MP, MP, HP
Cammy - MP, MP, LK
Fei Long - MP, MP, MK
Balrog - MP, MP, HK
Blanka - HP, HP, LP
Bison - HP, HP, MP
Zangief - HP, HP, MK
Akuma - HP, HP, HK
* Fight Arkane : You must be fighting in Bison's lair. Look for Blade to appear in the background and press Start as soon as you see him.
* Fight Cyber : You must be fighting in the dungeon stage. Get a perfect on the first round and wait for the middle platform to fall, as soon as it falls press start and you'll find yourself face to face with Cyber.
* Random Character Select : Hold the joystick Up and press Start at the character select screen.
* Team Mode : Press Start then press HK at the character select screen.
* Easter Egg : If you press Start during a match on the Kommande Centre stage, the main television screen will display a short clip of Van Damme flexing his muscles for the camera.
Programmers : Jane Siegrist, Leif Pran Marwede, Richard Ditton
Additional programmers : Tino Kalafatis, Mike Hanson, Steve Jaskowiak
Sounds : Kyle Johnson
Australia location crew : Elaine Ditton, Richard Ditton, Ralph Melgosa, Leif Pran Marwede, Alan Noon
Artists : Ralph Melgosa, Alan Noon, Bob Nagel, Scott Morrison
Additional art : Ed Reck, Donna Foshee, Andrew Dorizas, Jennifer Hedrick
Hardware designers : Steve Jaskowiak, Jeff Siegrist
Technical support : Terry Little, Ann Vonckx, Scott Allie, Ed Reck
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1995)
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Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (c) 06/1995 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 11
The new look of the Street Fighter series, with ten characters including old favorites and new surprises.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan and Spain as "Street Fighter Zero".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
The Street Fighter Alpha series of games take place between the original "Street Fighter" and "Street Fighter II". The scar on Sagat's chest in "Street Fighter II" is said to be from Ryu's Shouryuuken during the final battle in "Street Fighter". In 'SF Alpha', Sagat has the scar on his chest, so it must take place after the first "Street Fighter". The character Nash was mentioned in Guile's ending in "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" (Nash's name was changed to Charlie in the US). He is a friend of Guile who was killed by Vega. Since Nash is still alive in the Alpha series, it must take place before "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior".
This is the first Street Fighter game to have the Dramatic Battle Mode, a feature no doubt inspired by the Japanese animated movie, 'Street Fighter II', where Ken and Ryu team up to fight M. Bison in the final battle.
Ryu / Guy stages :
The "Son Son" convenience store in Ryu and Guy's stages is named after an earlier Capcom game of the same name.
A "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" poster can be seen in the window of this store.
The kanji on the small sign on the bath-house means 'Honda Bath'.
The curtain on the bath-house (in Guy's version of the stage) says 'yu' in hiragana, which is the reading for the 'bath' kanji on the 'Honda Bath' sign.
In "Street Fighter Alpha 3", Edmond Honda's stage is in front of this (or a similar-looking) bath-house with slightly different signs on it.
In "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior", Honda's stage is inside of a bath house.
Guy and Sodom are from Capcom's "Final Fight". Guy as selectable character and Sodom as the second boss in "Final Fight". Guy's and Rolento's music are taken from "Final Fight".
Sodom is a westerner who is obsessed with Japanese culture and apparently doesn't speak Japanese very well. In the Japanese versions of these games, Sodom's victory quotes are meaningless sentences composed of English words (e.g., 'SHOW BY HUNG JAW') followed by a Japanese translation of what he actually meant to say. In Sodom's ending, he claims about reforming and renaming the Mad Gear gang into something with four kanji. Those kanji read 'Ma-do-gi-a'. Now this could just be random kanji that, when strung together, sound like 'Mad Gear', but by the same token, it can sound like 'Mad Doggie'. The jitte weapons Sodom uses were used by policemen in feudal Japan.
Change of Race : In "Street Fighter", Birdie looked caucasian. In SF Alpha, Birdie is black. The reason for this change is explained in one of Birdie's SFA3 winquotes (he was sick at the time of "Street Fighter") - just yet another excuse of covering up one of SF's (many) plotholes.
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter Zero Arcade Game Track - SRCL-3297) on 21/08/1995.
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version, Charlie is named 'Nash'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Akuma : Put the cursor on the [?] on your side and hold Start, then press...
Player 1 : Down(x3), Left(x3), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP).
Player 2 : Down(X3), Right(x3), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP).
* Play As Mr. Bison : Put the cursor on the [?] on your side and hold Start, then press...
Player 1 : Down(x2), Left(x2), Down, Left(x2), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP).
Player 2 : Down(x2), Right(x2), Down, Right(x2), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP).
* Play As Dan : After inserting coin, press and hold start. Then on the character selection screen goto the [?] box. Then quickly press LP, LK, MK, HK, HP, MP. To get the alternate costume (green) press HP, HK, MK, LK, LP, MP.
* Dramatic Battle Mode : In two player mode, have player one highlight Ryu and player two highlight Ken at the character selection screen.
1) Have player one hold Start and press Up, Up.
2) Release Start then press Up, Up, LP.
3) Have player two hold Start and press Up, Up.
4) Release Start then press Up, Up, HP. If done correctly, Ryu and Ken will face M. Bison.
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen and press LK, MK or HK.
* Fight Against Akuma : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen. Hold Start+HP+MK until Akuma appears and beats up your opponent on the first stage. You will now fight him instead.
* Fight Against Dan : Select any player. After each round ends, hold Start+LP+MP+HP until the next round starts. When Sagat or Adon are selected to be your opponents, the message 'Here comes a new challenger' will appear and Dan take their place.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Eighteen Alpha fighters go head-to-head this time around, featuring a few Final Fight alumni.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan and Asia as "Street Fighter Zero 2".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Guy, Rolento and Sodom are from Capcom's "Final Fight". Guy as selectable character, Sodom as the second boss and Rolento as the fourth boss in "Final Fight". Guy's and Rolento's music are taken from "Final Fight".
In Guy's stage you will see many familiar faces from "Final Fight". There's Mike and Jessica Haggar, Cody, Poison, Andorre and a few other bosses in the background - most of the Final Fight characters that have gone on to other games are there.
Here is a list of cameo in Ken's Yacht stage :
* Eliza (It's her birthday afterall!)
* Captain Commando & Sho
* Strider Hiryu (wielding a teddy bear!)
* Lynn Kurosawa (from Alien Vs Predator)
* Morrigan, Felicia, Lord Raptor & Hsien-Ko (these last two are pretty much alive in this cameo, unlike in the Darkstalkers & Vampire Savior games!) :)
* Michelle Heart (from Legendary Wings as another waitress!)
* A few thugs from Final Fight (working as waiters?!!!)
Dan Hibiki, the pink-clad Shotokan fighter, was an attempt by Capcom to make fun of SNK fighting games. Ryo Sakazaki was thought to be so much like Ryu that Capcom had to make a statement. Dan is mainly a hybrid of Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia from the Art of Fighting series. This is most evident in his appearance in which he has Robert Garcia's trademark pony tail and Ryo Sakazaki's black undershirt. His animations were heavily tailored to look like a take on the aforemetioned characters. Dan's father was killed by Sagat (This is the man who Sagat hits with a Tiger Uppercut during the Ryu vs. Sagat intro in Alpha 3), so Dan developed his own style of fighting called 'Saikyo-ryuu', which is Japanese for 'strongest style', a poke at the "Art of Fighting" 'Kyokugen' karate style ('Kyokugen" is Japanese for 'extreme'). Fei Long makes a guest appearance in Dan's stage.
The sumo wrestler 'Fujinoyama' that Sodom challenges in his ending had so much of a resemblance to E. Honda that Capcom, for Alpha 3, changed it to E. Honda.
The Australian prairie stage where Sagat fights Ryu is based on the opening scene of the animated 'Street Fighter II Movie', in which Ryu and Sagat fight in a prairie during a thunderstorm.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter Zero 2 : Capcom Game Soundtrack - VIZL-24) on 21/06/1996.
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In the Japanese version, specific locations are displayed on the 'next stage' screen. The American version just tells you which country the stage is in. Perhaps someone at Capcom USA was too lazy to translate the location-specific text (which is in Japanese) and just used the country name (which is in English). Below are the place names that were left out of the American version, translated into English...
(Character : Stage location)
Ryu : Suzaku Castle, Japan
(Sagat vs.) Ryu : a big prairie, Australia
Ken : San Francisco Bay, USA
Chun-Li : Beijing, China
Sagat : Ayuthaya Temple Ruins, Thailand
Adon : Bank of the Chao Phraya River, Thailand
Birdie : London Station Underground, England
Nash : Detroit Highway, USA
Guy : Metro City, USA
Rose : Genova City Port, Italy
Sodom : Arizona Desert, USA
Vega : Atop the VTOL, Brazil
(Nash vs.) Vega : Guiana Highlands - Great Waterfalls, Venezuela
Gouki : Gokuentou <Hellfire Island>, Japan
Dan : Temple Street, Hong Kong
Dhalsim : Bank of the Ganges River, India
Zangief : Bilsk Steelworks, USSR
Gen : Shanghai, China
Rolento : New York, USA
Sakura : Setagaya-ku, 2-Choume, Tokyo, Japan
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screenand press LK, MK or HK.
* Alternate Chun-Li Costumes : Hold Start and highlight Chun-Li at the character selection screen. After five seconds, press LP, MP, or HP for a blue costume (without trousers); press LP+MP+HP for a pink costume.
* Play As Satsui no Hadou ni Mezameta Ryuu (Translates as 'Ryu in which the surge of the intent to kill has awakened') : Highlight Ryu at the character selection screen, then press Start. Then highlight Adon, Akuma, Adon, then return to Ryu. Hold Start for five seconds, then press any attack button.
* Grass Stage : Select two player mode. Hold Start at the character selection screen, then highlight Sagat for five seconds. Then highlight any character, release Start and press any attack button.
* Waterfall Stage : Select two player mode. Hold Start at the character selection screen, then highlight M. Bison for five seconds. Then highlight any character, release Start and press any attack button.
* Sari In Every Stage : In Dhalsim's stage you may have noticed a girl who cheers for him. That is Sari, his wife. When you play as Dhalsim, its possible to make her appear on every fight by holding down LP+HK before the fight starts (You must do this at the begining of every round).
* Alternate Sodom Stage : An alternate version of Sodom's stage appears every 4096 matches. The artwork on his truck is different. The Japanese text is replaced with English and the man on the side of the trailer is now wearing sunglasses. This alternate version of the stage is the one used in Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Twenty-five fighters mix it up to have a shot at Shin Bison in the height of his power! Featuring three fighting styles for each character.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
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This game is known in Japan and Asia as "Street Fighter Zero 3".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Guy, Cody, Sodom and Rolento are from Capcom's "Final Fight". Guy and Cody as selectable characters, Sodom as the second boss and Rolento as the fourth boss in "Final Fight". "Final Fight" boss 'Edi E' makes appearances in some of Cody's finishing poses. The reason for Mike Haggar's (the third selectable character in "Final Fight") non-appearance in Street Fighter was that he was too similar to Zangief. Furthermore, it could be because during the "Street Fighter Alpha" storyline, Mike Haggar was assumed to be the mayor of Metro City (a part of New York) at the time.
In Guy's stage there is a group from Final Fight cheering Guy on. They consist of : Mike Haggar, Andorre Jr., Axl and poison. Also in the background against one of the buildings there is a advert for a Megaman Drink just under the Capcom Logo.
Karin Kanzuki is the first Street Fighter to have originated from a comic book (actually, a manga). She first appeared in a girls' manga that had Sakura Kasugano as the main character.
The three ISMs have some symbolic meaning :
* X represents Super Street Fighter II X, or for non-Japanese audiences, Super Street Fighter II Turbo. That is, this ISM matches closely to the gameplay style found therein. There are, however, a few differences between X-ISM in Alpha 3 and Super Street Fighter II Turbo, mainly because of the Alpha 3 game engine.
* Z (or A for non-Japanese audiences) represents Zero (or Alpha). That is, it is closest to the style of the previous Alpha games.
* V stands for Variable, as in 'Variable Combination', meaning 'Custom Combo'. This merely represents how you can use your super bar.
Attack of the Bison Dolls : Each Bison doll is named after a month of the year in the language of their supposed origin. It is said that they wield different tools, but generally share the same style. It is said that they generally worked as a team.
1) Enero (January) from Spain uses a microphone.
2) Fevrier (February) from France uses a gun.
3) Marz (March) from Germany uses a laptop and dyes her hair. Enero and Marz are the information and recon members of the team.
4) Aprile (April) from Italy is the medical member of the team. At the beginning of SFA3, Aprile's brother had asked Rose to find her whereabouts.
5) Satsuki (May) is Japanese and wields a sword. Some say Sakura was supposed to be kidnapped instead of Satsuki, but Sakura evaded capture. This belief is consistent with the fact that all 12 dolls (and Cammy) were 16 at the time of SFA3.
6) Juni (June) is German and fights unarmed.
7) Juli (July) is also German and also fights unarmed. Despite the claims of some sources, Juni and Juli are not related (none of the Bison dolls are).
8) Santamu (August) is Vietnamese, but of African heritage. She wields a spear and can also unleash a small monkey to attack for her.
9) Xiayu (September) is Chinese and wields the nunchaku.
10) Jianyu (October) is also Chinese and wields a staff.
11) Noembelu (November) is Mexican and is a member of T. Hawk's tribe (thus T. Hawk was looking for her and not Juli as the story implied). She wields a pair of hatchets on ropes.
12) Decapre (December) is Russian and her appearance is similar to that of Cammy.
Cammy had tried to save the Bison dolls in her SFA3 ending because, due to the extent of their brainwashing, they would have died with Bison otherwise. It is said that the inspiration of the Bison dolls was Yuka Minakawa's novels named collectively as 'Cammy History'. Before the fight, Cammy throws a red coat, this comes from "Street Fighter 2" the Animated Movie.
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter Zero 3 Original Soundtrack - CPCA-1012, 1013) on 21/09/1998.
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The early revision (06/98) had two bugs involving Karin : First, she could do her Kanzuki-ryuu Kou'ou Ken super in X-ISM (which she shouldn't be able to do, as it was her second super). Second, Karin's normal throw in Mazi Mode could do 99% damage.
In the Japanese version, specific locations were given for each stage (in Japanese) along with the name of the country (in English). Only the country name is given in the American verison (Alpha 3), with the more specific info being removed instead of being translated. Here is the list :
Adon : Khmer Historic Ruins, Thailand
Gouki : Oni Fang Cave, Japan
M. Bison, Vega, Juni & Juli : Secret Point 48106 (since there was no country given for 'Secret Point 48106', its name is left completely blank in the American version)
Birdie : Train Cemetery, England
Blanka : Madeira River branch - swampland, Brazil
Cammy : Mikonos Island, Greece
Nash : Frankfort Hangar, U.S.A.
Chun-Li : Zhidan Plaza, China
Cody : Metro City - City Police Detention Center, U.S.A.
Dan : Hinode Park (translated from Japanese as 'Sunrise Park'), Japan
Dhalsim : In front of Jaunpur Monument, India
E. Honda : Higashikomagata - Katomi kontou, Japan
Gen : Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
Guy : Under 22nd Street overhead, U.S.A.
Karin, Sakura : Flower Shoutengai (translated from Japanese as Flower Shopping Street), Japan
Ken : Hotel Masters, U.S.A.
R. Mika : Sardine Beach Special Ring, Japan
Rolento : New York Camouflagued Subway, U.S.A.
Rose : Palazzo Mistero (translated from Italian as Palace of Mystery), Italy
Ryu : Genbugahara (translated from Japanese as 'Genbu Plain'), Japan
Sagat : Nagpa Resting Shakyamuni the Buddha Statue, Thailand
* Title Color Chart : The color of the title screen denotes what secrets are currently available. After a few weeks of play, the title screen will change color, so in a few months after your SFA3 machine has been installed, it should reach the final color (light blue). The explanation of the colors is shown below :
Cream - (default color)
Green - Classical Mode
Red - Balrog, Juni and Juli become playable
Dark Blue - Mazi Mode
Purple - Saikyou Mode
Light Blue - Can select one of the three Battle Modes
* Random Select : The Random Select squares are normally invisible. But, there are two for the first player and two for the second. The 1P squares are located in the upper-right corner of the diamond and the lower-right. The 2P squares are in the upper-left corner and the lower-left corners.
* Hidden Characters : The three hidden charactes are Balrog, the boxer and Juni and Juli, two prototype 'dolls' created by Bison's Shadowloo organization. Once the game's title screen has become the proper color (see 'Title Color Chart', above), their score listing will show up in the High Score listing and they become playable...
1) To choose Balrog, pause on Karin for five seconds, then move to any Random Select square, hold the Start button and press any button.
2) To use Juli, pause on Karin for five seconds, then move to any Random Select square. If the square is on the left side of the screen, choose her by holding Left and pressing any button. If the square is on the right side, then hold Right and press any button instead.
3) To use Juni, pause on Karin for five seconds, then move to any Random Select square. If the square is on the top of the screen, choose her by holding Up and pressing any button. If the square is on the bottom, then hold Down and press any button instead.
* Hidden Modes Of Play : There are three secret modes that affect basic gameplay. Once the game's title screen has become the proper color (see 'Title Color Chart', above), you can select a hidden mode to use...
1) To use Classical Mode, insert your coin, hold down HP+HK and press Start. You can release HP+HK once you're at the Player Select Screen. Then, pick your character. When you start the round your super power bar will be gone and you will have Street Fighter 2 moves.
2) To use Mazi Mode, insert your coin, hold down MP+MK and press Start. You can release HP+HK once you're at the Player Select Screen. Then, pick your character.
3) To use Saikyou Mode, insert your coin, hold down LP+LK and press Start. You can release HP+HK once you're at the Player Select Screen. Then, pick your character.
* Hidden Battle Mode : Once the game's title screen has become the proper color (see 'Title Color Chart', above), you can select a hidden battle mode...
1) Final battle mode : After picking your ISM, hold Start+LP+MK+HP. You'll fight Final Bison for one battle only. It's just like the last battle; win and you get your ending, lose and you get the bad ending.
2) Dramatic battle mode : Hold LK+MK+HK, then press Start. Keep holding those buttons at Player Select Screen for a moment. You'll fight a 2 on 1 battle for 6 rounds, in which you face two CPU-controlled opponents.
3) Survival mode : Insert your coin(s), hold LP+MP+HP and press Start. Keep holding those buttons at Player Select Screen. You'll get to fight all 27 characters in continuous one-round battles.
* Secret Messages (This trick only works on Japanese SFZ3 machines) : After winning a battle, press and hold Start as well as any other button. Between battles, a message will appear on the screen, depending on the button you're holding.
* Sari In Every Stage : In Dhalsim's stage you may have noticed a girl who cheers for him. That is Sari, his wife. When you play as Dhalsim, its possible to make her appear on every fight by holding down LP+HK before the fight starts (You must do this at the begining of every round).
* Alternate Sodom BGM : When fighting against Sodom (VS o CPU, you'll get to hear a different tune if it is on X-ism mode. Apparently the tune is inspired on his boss tune in "Final Fight".
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Scroll designers : Asae Nisituji-Ba, S.Mukai (Jijii), Hirokazu Yonezuka, Kohama Ake&kuro, Yoichi Tanoue (Tanopu), Ryo Uno, Yoko.Fukumoto, Takako Nakamura, Kazu.T, A. Ohnishi, N. Niiyama, C. Iwai, Sawatch, K. Yamahashi, H. Yamahashi, Hiroki Ohnishi
Main music composer : Takayuki Iwai (Anarchy Takapon)
Sub music composers : Yuki Iwai, Isao Abe, Hideki Okugawa, Tetsuya Shibata
Sound direction : Hiroaki Kondo (X68K)
Sound designers : Moe.T, Satoshi Ise
Test players : Nuki, M.P Oni-Suzuki, Skill Smith-Bug, Skill Smith-TTK, M. Kunishige, Miura. F. Katsusuke, Tomita Yoshihiro, Murata Akimori
Market producer : Kouji Nakajima
General producers : Noritaka Funamizu, Yoshiki Okamoto
* Voice Actors :
Ryu, Charlie : Toshiyuki Morikawa
Edmund Honda : Masashi Sugahara
Cody : Koichi Yamadera
Karin Kanzuki : Miho Yamada
Vega, Blanka : Yuji Ueda
Ken Masters, Guy : Tetsuya Iwanaga
Dhalsim : Yoshiharu Yamada
Sodom, Gen, Birdie : Wataru Takagi
Cammy, Juli, Juni : Akiko Koumoto
Adon, Zangief : Wataru Takagi
Rolento Schugerg : Jin Yamanoi
Sakura Kasugano : Yuko Sasamoto
Rose : Neya Michiko
Dan Hibiki : Osamu Hosoi
Rainbow Mika Nanakawa : Junko Takeuchi
Akuma, M. Bison : Tomomichi Nishimura
Chun-Li : Yuko Miyamura
Sagat : Miki Shinichiro
Balrog : Koichi Yamadera
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998)
Sega Dreamcast (1999)
Sega Saturn (1999)
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002)
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Street Fighter EX (c) 11/1996 Arika / Capcom.
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EX stands for 'Extreme'.
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter EX - PCCB-00241) on 21/02/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Akuma : Highlight Ryu, hold Start and push Down(x3), Up(x4), then MP or MK to select Akuma.
* Play Against Akuma : Get 8 wins streak continuously against CPU (that means you can still lose a round in stage 1 or stage 9) or get 32 wins streak against human player.
* Play Against Garuda :
1) Get 2 perfects.
2) get 4 super finishes on last round.
3) Use level 3's supercancel once or Zangief's level 3 F.A.B. or Akuma's level 3 Demon Rage (Red flashing light indicate level 3) (exception for Kairi and C.Jack, they only need level 2).
4) And require minimum combo hits for each character :
* Unlock 4 Hidden Characters : If the game runs for 400 hours, the characters will be available automatically (move cursor to the left or right of Pullum or Skullomania).
* Skullomania's Alternative Colour : Hold start and press...
LP : Black (default)
MP : Red
HP : Purple
LK : Green
MK : Yellow
HK : Pink
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter EX (1996)
2. Street Fighter EX Plus (1997)
3. Street Fighter EX2 (1998)
4. Street Fighter EX2 Plus (1999)
5. Street Fighter EX3 (Sony PlayStation)
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors :
Ryu : Ishizuka Katashi
Ken : Iwanaga Tetsuya
Chun Li : Miyamura Yuuko
Guile : Genda Tesshou
Zangief, Doctrine Dark : Takagi Wataru
Hokuto : Amano Yuri
Pullum Purna : Sakamoto Chika
Skullomania : Futamata Issei
Cracker Jack : Ginga Banjou
Kairi : Shiozawa Kaneto
Allen Snider : Hosoi Osamu
Darun Mister : Nagasako Takashi
Blair Dame : Tachibana Hikari
Gouki, Vega : Nishimura Tomomichi
Garuda : Hosoi Osamu
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Street Fighter EX Plus (c) 03/1997 Arika / Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As B.Ryu : At the character selection screen, highlight Ryu, press Start once, then press LP+MK+HP or LK+MP+HK.
* Play As B.Hokuto : If B.Hokuto is in the ranking (appears after about 2 weeks after installation)...
1) At the character selection screen, highlight Akuma and press Start(x3).
2) Highlight Kairi and press Start Twice.
3) Highlight Hokuto and press MP or MK.
* Play As Beta : If Beta is in the ranking (appears after 200 hours after installation)...
1) At the character selection screen, highlight Pullum and press Start(x4).
2) Highlight Ryu and press Start(x3).
3) Highlight Blair and press MP or MK.
* Play As Gamma : If Gamma is in the ranking (appears after about 4 weeks after installation)...
1) At the character selection screen, highlight Garuda and press Start(x5).
2) Highlight Guile and press Start(x4).
3) Highlight D.Dark and press MP or MK.
* Play Against Akuma : Get 8 wins streak continuously against CPU (that means you can still lose a round in stage 1 or stage 9) or get 32 wins streak against human player.
* Play Against Garuda :
1) Get 2 perfects.
2) get 4 super finishes on last round.
3) Use level 3's supercancel once or Zangief's level 3 F.A.B. or Akuma's level 3 Demon Rage (Red flashing light indicate level 3) (exception for Kairi and C.Jack, they only need level 2).
4) And require minimum combo hits for each character...
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter EX2 - PCCB-00322) on 17/06/1998.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Kairi And Shadowgeist :
Player's code - The total of each entry in the Score Ranking should be equal or more than 500,000 points (one character per entry so all characters must be in the ranking with 500,000 points each).
Operator's code - Turn on the machine and go to Test Mode, go to the Color Menu and input the following button sequence using the Player1 side : HP, LP, LK, HK, MP, LP, LK, MK, LK, MK, MP, LP, HK, MK, MP, HP once inputted, this message pops at the bottom of the screen : 'HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER' this message confirms that the code was inputted properly and Kairi and Shadowgeist are activated upon restart.
* Play As Nanase And Garuda : These extra characters can only be activated only after Kairi and Shadowgeist are activated.
Player's code - The total accumulated points of all entries in the Score Ranking should add up to equal or more than 28,000,000 points (including Kairi and Shadowgeist).
Operator's code - Turn on the machine and go to the Test Mode screen, go to the Color Menu and input the following button sequence using the Player1 side : MK, HK, HP, MP, LK, HK, HP, LP, HK, LK, LP, HP, MK, LK, LP, MP once inputted, this message pops at the bottom of the screen : 'HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER' this message confirms that the code was inputted properly and Nanase and Garuda are activated upon restart.
* Play As Unmasked Vega : Select Vega as your character and at every VS screen before the fight, hold Start+LP+MK+HP and when the match begins Vega will not be wearing a mask during the next fight.
Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (c) 02/1991 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S No. 14
The entire fighting game phenomenon sprang forth directly from these eight selectable World Warriors and four boss characters. You could always tell that an arcade had Street Fighter II because you could hear the elephants roar loud and clear in Dhalsim's stage.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
During the development of SFII (and before the release of "Final Fight"), the very first free-hand drawing was done in the fall of 1988. At this time, eight prototype characters and an Island design was drawn. Just like the world map of the final version, the island would scroll on-screen to show the next destination, culminating at the top of the island.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
With the rapid success of SFII, it was rumored that Mattel, the makers of Barbie, had sued Capcom for using the name Ken since people would confuse our Street Fighter with that of Barbie's boyfriend. As such, Capcom gave a last name to Ken.
Fans of Street Fighter are well accustomed to the story of Sheng Long. Street Fighter II was already well popular in the arcades when the April issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly came out. There was a story about a secret character in SFII. His name : Sheng Long, the supposed master of Ryu and Ken. To reach him, you had to go a certain amount of matches against Bison without touching him. If that condition was fulfilled, Sheng Long would come up and kill Bison and you would fight him instead. His style was essentially a mix of Ryu's and Ken's styles, but was much faster and dealt much more damage. When the issue came out, millions literally pumped quarters into SFII machines, trying to get to this nonexistent character. Capcom had neither confirmed nor denied the Sheng Long story and it was only much later that EGM themselves admitted that it was just an April Fools' joke... or was it? 'Sheng Long' is the Chinese pronunciation of 'Shou Ryuu' (as in Shou Ryuu Ken).
For some reason, instead of writing 'Shou Ryuu Ken' or the English translation ('Rising Dragon Fist'), Capcom used the Chinese pronunciation of just the 'Shou Ryuu' part of 'Shou Ryuu Ken' for Ryu's victory quote : 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance'. People who saw this victory quote were understandably confused as to who or what this 'Sheng Long' was referring to.
Mike the Bison... : Many have conjectured whether Mike from "Street Fighter" is the same as Balrog (Mike Bison) from SFII. While Capcom of Japan confirms this, Capcom of America denies this (mainly from the possiblity of a Mike Tyson lawsuit). In Japan, as long as you change the name, you can basically rip off/make homage to a character and it would be treated as an original creation (in America it would be some form of copyright/identity theft). Ironically, as a result of the name change, Vega is a better fitting name for the Spanish warrior (Balrog has its roots in Nordic mythology, while Vega is a Hispanic name).
Street Fighter merchandise : During SF's height of popularity (basically during the SF2 years), various pieces of merchandise were released, some relating to SFII and some relating to the SF movie. A quick rundown :
* SFII boardgame (1994, MB (Milton bradley)) - Control one of six world warriors as they try to defeat Bison before time runs out (you do have one mover per World Warrior, but the board only has enough space for six).
* SFTM Street Striker - One of many SFTM related merchandise (largely souped-up military equipment and Shadaloo base sets).
Mikhail Gorbachev, former Russian prime minister, appears in Zangief's ending.
Chun-Li means 'Spring Beauty'.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter II : G.S.M. Capcom 4 - PCCB-00056) on 21/03/1991.
A Street Fighter II unit appears in the 2002 movie 'Friday After Next'.
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Name changes between Japanese and US/World version :
* Mike Bison - Balrog
* Balrog - Vega
* Vega - Major Bison
None of the endings are translated 100% accurately from Japanese to English, but most are pretty close :
* Blanka's ending : In the US version, Blanka's mother says that he was lost when his plane crashed in Brazil when he was a baby.
In the Japanese version there is no explanation of how, when, or where mother and son were separated.
Since the anklets she gave to Jimmy BEFORE they were separated still fit him, he was probably not supposed to be a baby when he was lost.
* Chun-Li's ending : Chun-Li refers to Vega's organization as 'the organization of evil' in the Japanese version.
In the US version, she calls it 'Bison's drug'.
This was probably supposed to be 'drug ring', as the word 'ring' was added in later versions of the game.
There is no mention of drugs in the Japanese version.
* Dhalsim's ending : Dhalsim says that the photograph is of him a long time ago.
In the US version, he says it is him 'in his past life'.
Since only three years had passed, he obviously didn't actually mean that he had died and been reincarnated since the photograph had been taken.
* Guile's ending : In the US version, Guile's wife's name was changed from Julia to Jane.
His daughter was given the name Amy (She was not mentioned by name in the Japanese version, but her name is Chris).
Guile's dead friend Nash was renamed Charlie.
In the US version, Guile asks 'Bison' if he remembers : him (Guile), him and 'Charlie' and Cambodia.
'Bison' says he remembers and that Guile was not the runt he was then.
None of this is said in the Japanese version.
In the US version, after his wife 'Jane' stops Guile from killing 'Bison', she says that killing him won't bring 'Charlie' back, only make Guile a murderer, just like Bison.
In the Japanese version, Julia only says that killing Vega won't bring Nash back.
She does not say that it would make him a murderer.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Characters Stats : If you enter the classic Konami code Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, MP, LP on the 2nd player side during the demo fight in attract mode, it makes a bunch of zeros appear.
First line contains 0001 0002 0003 0004
Second line contains 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012
0001 = No idea, probably some sort of 'experience points' for 1P side.
0002 = The no. of coins put in in the left-hand slot.
0003 = Same as 0001, but for 2nd player.
0004 = Same as 0002, but for right-hand slot.
0005 = No. of times Ryu has been used.
0006 = No. of times Honda has been used.
0007 = No. of times Blanka has been used
0008 = No. of times Guile has been used.
0009 = No. of times Ken has been used.
0010 = No. of times Chun Li has been used.
0011 = No. of times Zangief has been used.
0012 = No. of times Dhalsim has been used.
* Special Ending : Finish the game on one quarter to see additional credit sequence.
* To Get Ryu vs. Ryu : Start a fresh game on the left side (1P). Select any character other than Ryu. Play the game until you reach Ryu. Lose. Join in the game on the other side and hit 2P BEFORE the timer runs out. Select Ryu and enjoy fighting Ryu.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
- STAFF -
Planners : Akira Nishitani (Nin), Akiman
Character designers : S. Y., Ikusan Z, Sho, Erichan, Pigmon, Katuragi, Mak!!, Manbou, Ballboy, Kurisan, Q Kyoku, Mikiman, Tanuki, Yamachan, S'Taing, Nissui, Buppo, Ziggy, Zummy, Nakamura and Okazaki
Programmers : Shin, Marina, Macchan, Ecchro!!
Sound : Yoko Shimomura, Isao Abe (Oyaji-Oyaji)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
Nintendo Famicom (1992, "Master Fighter II") : Bootleg by Yoko Soft
Nintendo Famicom (19??, "Mari Turbo Street Fighter III") : Bootleg including Super Mario as a new fighting character.
Nintendo Game Boy (1995)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 5")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 5")
* Computers :
Commodore 64 (1992)
Amstrad CPC (1992)
Commodore Amiga (1992)
Atari ST (1992)
Sharp X68000 (1993)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1993)
PC [MS-DOS] (1993)
* Others :
LCD handheld game (19??) released by Tiger Electronics : It's basically a stripped down version of SFII, made to fit on a portable unit. You have two 'game types', basically whether you want to control either the character on the left or the character on the right. The player on the left could choose between Ryu, Ken and Guile, while the right-hand character could be one of Blanka, E. Honda and Zangief. Players could control the characters on a 'simplified layout' (ie. two buttons). Although special moves exist, keep in mind it's an LCD game - there aren't many (in fact Ryu and Ken are the only characters with two moves).
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Street Fighter II! - Champion Edition (V004) (c) 1992.
- TRIVIA -
V004 is a hack of "Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition".
- UPDATES -
In this hacked version of SFII CE :
* All characters may perform any special move in the air.
* The gameplay speed is much much faster.
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Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (c) 03/1992 Capcom.
First follow-up to "Street Fighter II - The World Warriors". The first fighter to feature fights versus the same character! All four bosses are also enabled for play.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Various unofficial hacks of this game are known as "V004", "Accelerator Pt+.II", "Rainbow", "YYC", "Kouryu" and "Red Wave".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter II : G.S.M. Capcom 4 - PCCB-00056) 21/03/1991.
- UPDATES -
An enhanced version of "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" :
* Added an alternate color scheme for each character and the ability to select boss characters (Vega, M. Bison, Balrog, Sagat).
* Each stage had different background colors from the original (mainly time of day changes).
* New moves were added for some characters.
* Chun Li and Vega's portraits have been recolored.
* Overall hit damage was reduced (favoring combos attacks instead of special moves).
* Special moves were tweaked a bit (ie : the fighting styles of Ryu and Ken were distinguishable from one another)
* The main title screen was changed from black to blue.
* Various cosmetic enhancements were made to each character's physical appearance.
* In the original SF2, Ryu's stage featured breakable 'Fuurinkazan' <Wind-Forest-Fire-Mountain> signs. These signs have been removed in this game and are never seen again in any of the subsequent versions of SF2.
* In Ken's stage in SF2 there were two barrels and a stack of boxes which were a single breakable item. In this game the there is just a single barrel in Ken's stage.
* Sagat's SF2 stage had a palm tree in the foreground. The palm tree is gone in this game and does not return.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Characters stats : If you enter the classic Konami code Up(x2), Down(x2), Left, Right, Left, Right, MP, LP on the 2nd player side during the demo fight in attract mode, it makes a bunch of zeros appear.
First line contains 0001 0002 0003 0004
Second line contains 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 0013 0014 0015 0016
0001 = No idea, probably some sort of 'experience points' for 1P side.
0002 = The no. of coins put in in the left-hand slot.
0003 = Same as 0001, but for 2nd player.
0004 = Same as 0002, but for right-hand slot.
0005 = No. of times Ryu has been used.
0006 = No. of times Honda has been used.
0007 = No. of times Blanka has been used.
0008 = No. of times Guile has been used.
0009 = No. of times Ken has been used.
0010 = No. of times Chun Li has been used.
0011 = No. of times Zangief has been used.
0012 = No. of times Dhalsim has been used.
0013 = No. of times M.Bison has been used.
0014 = No. of times Sagat has been used.
0015 = No. of times Balrog has been used.
0016 = No. of times Vega has been used.
* Special Ending : Finish the game on one quarter to see additional credit sequence.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Rainbow is a hack of "Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition".
- UPDATES -
In this hacked version of SFII CE :
* Ability to change characters while in play, by hitting the 1 & 2 Player start buttons.
* Players have different behaviours and speeds for their projectile weapons. They can also have more than one of them 'active' at a time.
* Players that did not have projectile weapons now have one.
* 'Air Throws' can be executed on players that are on the ground.
* Many 'Special' moves can be executed while in the air.
* Some players have faster moving speeds.
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Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (Red Wave) (c) 1992.
- TRIVIA -
Red Wave is a hack of "Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition".
- UPDATES -
In this hacked version of SFII CE :
* It is possible to change characters partway through the fight by hold Start button (as a roulette).
* Many 'Special' moves can be executed while in the air.
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Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (c) 12/1992 Capcom.
The second Street Fighter II follow-up, with sped-up gameplay and a few new tricks for each fighter!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
- UPDATES -
An enhanced version of Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition :
* Gameplay was SIGNIFICANTLY sped up to intensify the pace of the game.
* More special moves (ie : Chun Li's fireball, Dhalsim's Yoga Teleport) were added for each character except for M.Bison (Vega in the Japanese version).
* New color schemes were added for each character (but the color schemes for the stage backgrounds are still the same as for Champion Edition).
* The addition of mid-air special moves for Chun Li, Ryu and Ken were introduced.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Special Ending : Finish the game on one quarter to see additional credit sequence.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Mega Drive (1993, "Street Fighter II' Special Champion Edition")
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Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting (c) 12/1992 Capcom.
The second Street Fighter II follow-up, with sped-up gameplay and a few new tricks for each fighter!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
- UPDATES -
An enhanced version of Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition :
* Gameplay was SIGNIFICANTLY sped up to intensify the pace of the game.
* More special moves (ie : Chun Li's fireball, Dhalsim's Yoga Teleport) were added for each character except for M.Bison (Vega in the Japanese version).
* New color schemes were added for each character (but the color schemes for the stage backgrounds are still the same as for Champion Edition).
* The addition of mid-air special moves for Chun Li, Ryu and Ken were introduced.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Special Ending : Finish the game on one quarter to see additional credit sequence.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge (1994)
7. Street Fighter Zero (1995)
8. Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
10. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
11. Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
13. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
14. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Mega Drive (1993, "Street Fighter II' PLUS")
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 5")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 5")
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Street Fighter III - New Generation (c) 02/1997 Capcom.
A New Generation of Street Fighters! Features larger characters sprites than previous Street Fighter games with the smoothest, most detailed 2D animation ever made at the time of its release, a level of quality that is yet to be matched by any other 2D game outside of the Street Fighter III series as of 2004; some complain that too many things are animated and each animation contains too many frames, slowing down the pace of the game.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System III hardware (CPS III).
According to Capcom's flyer for this game, this game has character animations that are animated at 64 frames per second at the maximum.
The marquee simply refers to this game as 'Three'.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors :
Ryu, Yun Lee : Wataru Takagi
Ken Masters, Yang Lee : Koji Tobe
Sean Matsuda : Isshin Chiba
Ibuki : Yuri Amano
Elena : Kaoru Fujino
Oro : Kan Tokumaru
Alex, Necro : Michael X. Sommers
Dudley, Gill : Bruce Robertson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast (1999, JP "Street Fighter III W Impact" and 2000, US "Street Fighter III Double Impact")
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Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (c) 1998 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System III hardware (CPS III).
The 'Giant Attack' subtitle refers to the two huge characters that are added to the Street Fighter III series with this game : Hugo and Urien.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors :
Ryu, Yun Lee : Wataru Takagi
Ken Masters, Yang Lee : Koji Tobe
Sean Matsuda : Isshin Chiba
Ibuki : Yuri Amano
Elena : Kaoru Fujino
Oro : Kan Tokumaru
Urien : Yuji Ueda
Akuma : Tomomichi Nishimura
Alex, Necro : Michael X. Sommers
Dudley, Gill : Bruce Robertson
Hugo : Len Carlson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast (1999, JP "Street Fighter III W Impact" and 2000, US "Street Fighter III Double Impact")
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Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (c) 1999 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System III hardware (CPS III).
'Q' is a rip off of Tekkaman from the manga, Babil Nisei.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Message Translator : Eric Suzuki, Dan Okada, Chris Tang
Producer : Noritaka Funamizu, Kouji Nakajima
General Producer : Yoshiki Okamoto
* Voice Actors :
Ryu : Touru Ohkawa
Ken Masters : Yuji Kishi
Sean Matsuda : Mitsuo Iwata
Yun Lee : Kentaro Itou
Yang Lee : Masakazu Suzuki
Ibuki : Yuri Amano
Elena : Mie Midori
Oro : Takashi Matsuyama
Akuma : Tomomichi Nishimura
Makoto : Makoto Tsumura
Remy : Eiji Sekiguchi
Chun-Li, Poison : Atsuko Tanaka
Urien, Necro, Twelve, Gill : Lawrence Bayne
Alex : Patrick Gallagan
Dudley : Francis Diakewsky
Q, Hugo : Len Carlson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Dreamcast (2000)
Sony PlayStation 2 (2004)
Microsoft Xbox (2004 "Street Fighter Anniversary Collection")
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Street Fighter Zero (c) 06/1995 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 11
The new look of the Street Fighter series, with ten characters including old favorites and new surprises.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick ad six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
The SF Zero series of games take place between the original "Street Fighter" and "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior". The scar on Sagat's chest in "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" is said to be from Ryu's Shouryuuken during the final battle in "Street Fighter". In SF Zero, Sagat has the scar on his chest, so it must take place after the first "Street Fighter". The character Nash was mentioned in Guile's ending in "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" (Nash's name was changed to Charlie in the US). He is a friend of Guile who was killed by Vega. Since Nash is still alive in the Zero series, it must take place before "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior".
This is the first Street Fighter game to have the Dramatic Battle Mode, a feature no doubt inspired by the Japanese animated movie, 'Street Fighter II', where Ken and Ryu team up to fight Vega in the final battle.
Ryu / Guy stages :
The "Son Son" convenience store in Ryu and Guy's stages is named after an earlier Capcom game of the same name.
A "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" poster can be seen in the window of this store.
The kanji on the small sign on the bath-house means 'Honda Bath'.
The curtain on the bath-house (in Guy's version of the stage) says 'yu' in hiragana, which is the reading for the 'bath' kanji on the 'Honda Bath' sign.
In "Street Fighter Zero 3", Edmond Honda's stage is in front of this (or a similar-looking) bath-house with slightly different signs on it.
In "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior", Honda's stage is inside of a bath house.
Guy and Sodom are from Capcom's "Final Fight". Guy as selectable character and Sodom as the second boss in "Final Fight". Guy's and Rolento's music are taken from "Final Fight".
Sodom is a westerner who is obsessed with Japanese culture and apparently doesn't speak Japanese very well. In the Japanese versions of these games, Sodom's victory quotes are meaningless sentences composed of English words (e.g., 'SHOW BY HUNG JAW') followed by a Japanese translation of what he actually meant to say. In Sodom's ending, he claims about reforming and renaming the Mad Gear gang into something with four kanji. Those kanji read 'Ma-do-gi-a'. Now this could just be random kanji that, when strung together, sound like 'Mad Gear', but by the same token, it can sound like 'Mad Doggie'. The jitte weapons Sodom uses were used by policemen in feudal Japan.
Change of Race : In "Street Fighter", Birdie looked caucasian. In SF Alpha, Birdie is black. The reason for this change is explained in one of Birdie's "Street Fighter Zero 3" winquotes (he was sick at the time of "Street Fighter") - just yet another excuse of covering up one of SF's (many) plotholes.
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter Zero Arcade Game Track - SRCL-3297) on 21/08/1995.
- UPDATES -
In the non-Japanese version, Nash is named 'Charlie'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Dan : After inserting coin, press and hold start. Then on the character selection screen goto the [?] box. Then quickly press LP, LK, MK, HK, HP, MP.
To get the alternate costume (green) press HP, HK, MK, LK, LP, MP.
* Play As Gouki : Put the cursor on the [?] on your side and hold Start, then press...
Player 1 : Down(x3), Left(x3), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP)
Player 2 : Down(X3), Right(x3), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP)
* Play As Vega (M. Bison) : Put the cursor on the [?] on your side and hold Start, then press...
Player 1 : Down(x2), Left(x2), Down, Left(x2), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP)
Player 2 : Down(x2), Right(x2), Down, Right(x2), LK+HK (or for different costume press LP+HP)
* Dramatic Battle Mode : In two player mode, have player one highlight Ryu and player two highlight Ken at the character selection screen.
1) Have player one hold Start and press Up, Up.
2) Release Start then press Up, Up, LP.
3) Have player two hold Start and press Up, Up.
4) Release Start then press Up, Up, HP. If done correctly, Ryu and Ken will face M. Bison.
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen and press LK, MK or HK.
* Fight Against Gouki : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen. Hold Start+HP+MK until Akuma appears and beat ups your opponent on the first stage. You will now fight him instead.
* Fight Against Dan : Select any player. After each round ends, hold Start+LP+MP+HP until the next round starts. When Sagat or Adon are selected to be your opponents, the message 'Here comes a new challenger' will appear and Dan take their place.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge (1994)
7. Street Fighter Zero (1995)
8. Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
10. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
11. Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
13. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
14. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
CPS Changer (1995) : was ported down to the CPS Changer, which makes the game look, move and sound noticeably worse than the original CPS2 version.
Sony PlayStation (1995)
Sega Saturn (1996)
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Street Fighter Zero 2 (c) 02/1996 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 15
Eighteen Alpha fighters go head-to-head this time around, featuring a few "Final Fight" alumni.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Street Fighter Alpha 2".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Guy, Rolento and Sodom are from Capcom's "Final Fight". Guy as selectable character, Sodom as the second boss and Rolento as the fourth boss in "Final Fight". Guy's and Rolento's music are taken from "Final Fight".
In Guy's stage you will see many familiar faces from "Final Fight". There's Mike and Jessica Haggar, Cody, Poison, Andorre and a few other bosses in the background - most of the "Final Fight" characters that have gone on to other games are there.
Here is a list of cameo in Ken's Yacht stage :
* Eliza (It's her birthday afterall!)
* "Captain Commando" & Sho
* "Strider Hiryu" (wielding a teddy bear!)
* Lynn Kurosawa (from Alien Vs Predator)
* Morrigan, Felicia, Lord Raptor & Hsien-Ko (these last two are pretty much alive in this cameo, unlike in the Darkstalkers & Vampire Savior games!) :)
* Michelle Heart (from "Legendary Wings" as another waitress!)
* A few thugs from "Final Fight" (working as waiters?!!!)
Dan Hibiki, the pink-clad Shotokan fighter, was an attempt by Capcom to make fun of SNK fighting games. Ryo Sakazaki was thought to be so much like Ryu that Capcom had to make a statement. Dan is mainly a hybrid of Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia from the "Art of Fighting" series. This is most evident in his appearance in which he has Robert Garcia's trademark pony tail and Ryo Sakazaki's black undershirt. His animations were heavily tailored to look like a take on the aforemetioned characters. Dan's father was killed by Sagat (This is the man who Sagat hits with a Tiger Uppercut during the Ryu vs. Sagat intro in "Street Fighter Zero 3"), so Dan developed his own style of fighting called 'Saikyo-ryuu', which is Japanese for 'strongest style', a poke at the "Art of Fighting" 'Kyokugen' karate style ('Kyokugen' is Japanese for 'extreme'). Fei Long makes a guest appearance in Dan's stage.
The sumo wrestler 'Fujinoyama' that Sodom challenges in his ending had so much of a resemblance to E. Honda that Capcom, for "Street Fighter Zero 3", changed it to E. Honda.
The Australian prairie stage where Sagat fights Ryu is based on the opening scene of the animated 'Street Fighter II Movie', in which Ryu and Sagat fight in a prairie during a thunderstorm.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter Zero 2 : Capcom Game Soundtrack - VIZL-24) on 21/06/1996.
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version, specific locations are displayed on the 'next stage' screen. The American version just tells you which country the stage is in. Perhaps someone at Capcom USA was too lazy to translate the location-specific text (which is in Japanese) and just used the country name (which is in English). Below are the place names that were left out of the American version, translated into English...
(Character : Stage location)
Ryu : Suzaku Castle, Japan
(Sagat vs.) Ryu : a big prairie, Australia
Ken : San Francisco Bay, USA
Chun-Li : Beijing, China
Sagat : Ayuthaya Temple Ruins, Thailand
Adon : Bank of the Chao Phraya River, Thailand
Birdie : London Station Underground, England
Nash : Detroit Highway, USA
Guy : Metro City, USA
Rose : Genova City Port, Italy
Sodom : Arizona Desert, USA
Vega : Atop the VTOL, Brazil
(Nash vs.) Vega : Guiana Highlands - Great Waterfalls, Venezuela
Gouki : Gokuentou <Hellfire Island>, Japan
Dan : Temple Street, Hong Kong
Dhalsim : Bank of the Ganges River, India
Zangief : Bilsk Steelworks, USSR
Gen : Shanghai, China
Rolento : New York, USA
Sakura : Setagaya-ku, 2-Choume, Tokyo, Japan
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screenand press LK, MK or HK.
* Alternate Chun-Li Costumes : Hold Start and highlight Chun-Li at the character selection screen. After five seconds, press LP, MP, or HP for a blue costume (without trousers); press LP+MP+HP for a pink costume.
* Play As Satsui no Hadou ni Mezameta Ryuu (Translates as 'Ryu in which the surge of the intent to kill has awakened') : Highlight Ryu at the character selection screen, then press Start. Then highlight Adon, Akuma, Adon, then return to Ryu. Hold Start for five seconds, then press any attack button.
* Grass Stage : Select two player mode. Hold Start at the character selection screen, then highlight Sagat for five seconds. Then highlight any character, release Start and press any attack button.
* Waterfall Stage : Select two player mode. Hold Start at the character selection screen, then highlight M. Bison for five seconds. Then highlight any character, release Start and press any attack button.
* Sari In Every Stage : In Dhalsim's stage you may have noticed a girl who cheers for him. That is Sari, his wife. When you play as Dhalsim, its possible to make her appear on every fight by holding down LP+HK before the fight starts (You must do this at the begining of every round).
* Alternate Sodom Stage : An alternate version of Sodom's stage appears every 4096 matches. The artwork on his truck is different. The Japanese text is replaced with English and the man on the side of the trailer is now wearing sunglasses. This alternate version of the stage is the one used in Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge (1994)
7. Street Fighter Zero (1995)
8. Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
10. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
11. Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
13. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
14. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold".
This game is very similar to it's predecessor, "Street Fighter Zero 2". It is slightly enhanced, giving some of the characters a new move or two. There are also additional game modes added, such as 'Dramatic Battle' (2 vs. 1), 'Shin Gouki Mode' and 'Survival'.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Two vs. One Battle : Hold LP+MP+HK and press Start at the start screen.
* Fight Shin Gouki : Hold MK+MP and press Start at the start screen.
* Survival Battle : Hold LP+MP+HP and press Start at the start screen.
* SFII' Versions Of Ryu, Ken, Sagat, Vega, Dhalsim, Zangief : Highlight the character and press Start.
* Satsui No Hadou Ni Mezameta Ryu : Highlight Ryu and press Start twice.
* SFII Costume Chun-Li, SFII' Chun-Li : Highlight Chun-Li and press Start once for SFII costume Chun-Li, twice for SFII' Chun-Li.
* Alternate Colors For Sakura : Highlight Sakura and press Start(x5).
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge (1994)
7. Street Fighter Zero (1995)
8. Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
10. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
11. Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
13. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
14. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Twenty-five fighters mix it up to have a shot at Shin Bison in the height of his power! Featuring three fighting styles for each character.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Street Fighter Alpha 3".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Guy, Cody, Sodom and Rolento are from Capcom's "Final Fight". Guy and Cody as selectable characters, Sodom as the second boss and Rolento as the fourth boss in "Final Fight". "Final Fight" boss 'Edi E' makes appearances in some of Cody's finishing poses.
The reason for Mike Haggar's (the third selectable character in "Final Fight") non-appearance in "Street Fighter" was that he was too similar to Zangief. Furthermore, it could be because during the "Street Fighter Zero" storyline, Mike Haggar was assumed to be the mayor of Metro City (a part of New York) at the time.
In Guy's stage there is a group from "Final Fight" cheering Guy on. They consist of : Mike Haggar, Andorre Jr., Axl and poison. Also in the background against one of the buildings there is a advert for a Megaman Drink just under the Capcom Logo.
Karin Kanzuki is the first Street Fighter to have originated from a comic book (actually, a manga). She first appeared in a girls' manga that had Sakura Kasugano as the main character.
The three ISMs have some symbolic meaning :
* X represents "Super Street Fighter II X", or for non-Japanese audiences, "Super Street Fighter II Turbo". That is, this ISM matches closely to the gameplay style found therein. There are, however, a few differences between X-ISM in Zero 3 and "Super Street Fighter II Turbo", mainly because of the Zero 3 game engine.
* Z (or A for non-Japanese audiences) represents Zero (or Alpha). That is, it is closest to the style of the previous Alpha games.
* V stands for Variable, as in 'Variable Combination', meaning 'Custom Combo'. This merely represents how you can use your super bar.
Attack of the Bison Dolls : Each Bison doll is named after a month of the year in the language of their supposed origin. It is said that they wield different tools, but generally share the same style. It is said that they generally worked as a team.
1) Enero (January) from Spain uses a microphone.
2) Fevrier (February) from France uses a gun.
3) Marz (March) from Germany uses a laptop and dyes her hair. Enero and Marz are the information and recon members of the team.
4) Aprile (April) from Italy is the medical member of the team. At the beginning of SFZ3, Aprile's brother had asked Rose to find her whereabouts.
5) Satsuki (May) is Japanese and wields a sword. Some say Sakura was supposed to be kidnapped instead of Satsuki, but Sakura evaded capture. This belief is consistent with the fact that all 12 dolls (and Cammy) were 16 at the time of SFA3.
6) Juni (June) is German and fights unarmed.
7) Juli (July) is also German and also fights unarmed. Despite the claims of some sources, Juni and Juli are not related (none of the Bison dolls are).
8) Santamu (August) is Vietnamese, but of African heritage. She wields a spear and can also unleash a small monkey to attack for her.
9) Xiayu (September) is Chinese and wields the nunchaku.
10) Jianyu (October) is also Chinese and wields a staff.
11) Noembelu (November) is Mexican and is a member of T. Hawk's tribe (thus T. Hawk was looking for her and not Juli as the story implied). She wields a pair of hatchets on ropes.
12) Decapre (December) is Russian and her appearance is similar to that of Cammy.
Cammy had tried to save the Bison dolls in her SFZ3 ending because, due to the extent of their brainwashing, they would have died with Bison otherwise. It is said that the inspiration of the Bison dolls was Yuka Minakawa's novels named collectively as 'Cammy History'. Before the fight, Cammy throws a red coat, this comes from Street Fighter 2 the Animated Movie.
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter Zero 3 Original Soundtrack - CPCA-1012, 1013) on 21/09/1998.
- UPDATES -
The early revision (06/98) had two bugs involving Karin : First, she could do her Kanzuki-ryuu Kou'ou Ken super in X-ISM (which she shouldn't be able to do, as it was her second super). Second, Karin's normal throw in Mazi Mode could do 99% damage.
In the Japanese version, specific locations were given for each stage (in Japanese) along with the name of the country (in English). Only the country name is given in the American verison (Alpha 3), with the more specific info being removed instead of being translated. Here is the list :
Adon : Khmer Historic Ruins, Thailand
Gouki : Oni Fang Cave, Japan
M. Bison, Vega, Juni & Juli : Secret Point 48106 (since there was no country given for 'Secret Point 48106', its name is left completely blank in the American version)
Birdie : Train Cemetery, England
Blanka : Madeira River branch - swampland, Brazil
Cammy : Mikonos Island, Greece
Nash : Frankfort Hangar, U.S.A.
Chun-Li : Zhidan Plaza, China
Cody : Metro City - City Police Detention Center, U.S.A.
Dan : Hinode Park (translated from Japanese as 'Sunrise Park'), Japan
Dhalsim : In front of Jaunpur Monument, India
E. Honda : Higashikomagata - Katomi kontou, Japan
Gen : Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong
Guy : Under 22nd Street overhead, U.S.A.
Karin, Sakura : Flower Shoutengai (translated from Japanese as Flower Shopping Street), Japan
Ken : Hotel Masters, U.S.A.
R. Mika : Sardine Beach Special Ring, Japan
Rolento : New York Camouflagued Subway, U.S.A.
Rose : Palazzo Mistero (Translated from Italian as Palace of Mystery), Italy
Ryu : Genbugahara (translated from Japanese as 'Genbu Plain'), Japan
Sagat : Nagpa Resting Shakyamuni the Buddha Statue, Thailand
* Title Color Chart : The color of the title screen denotes what secrets are currently available. After a few weeks of play, the title screen will change color, so in a few months after your SFA3 machine has been installed, it should reach the final color (light blue). The explanation of the colors is shown below...
Cream - (default color)
Green - Classical Mode
Red - Balrog, Juni and Juli become playable
Dark Blue - Mazi Mode
Purple - Saikyou Mode
Light Blue - Can select one of the three Battle Modes
* Random Select : The Random Select squares are normally invisible. But, there are two for the first player and two for the second. The 1P squares are located in the upper-right corner of the diamond and the lower-right. The 2P squares are in the upper-left corner and the lower-left corners.
* Hidden Characters : The three hidden characters are Balrog, the boxer and Juni and Juli, two prototype 'dolls' created by Bison's Shadowloo organization. Once the game's title screen has become the proper color (see 'Title Color Chart', above), their score listing will show up in the High Score listing and they become playable...
1) To choose Balrog, pause on Karin for five seconds, then move to any Random Select square, hold the Start button and press any button.
2) To use Juli, pause on Karin for five seconds, then move to any Random Select square. If the square is on the left side of the screen, choose her by holding Left and pressing any button. If the square is on the right side, then hold Right and press any button instead.
3) To use Juni, pause on Karin for five seconds, then move to any Random Select square. If the square is on the top of the screen, choose her by holding Up and pressing any button. If the square is on the bottom, then hold Down and press any button instead.
* Hidden Modes Of Play : There are three secret modes that affect basic gameplay. Once the game's title screen has become the proper color (see 'Title Color Chart', above), you can select a hidden mode to use...
1) To use Classical Mode, insert your coin, hold down HP+HK and press Start. You can release HP+HK once you're at the Player Select Screen. Then, pick your character. When you start the round your super power bar will be gone and you will have Street Fighter 2 moves.
2) To use Mazi Mode, insert your coin, hold down MP+MK and press Start. You can release HP+HK once you're at the Player Select Screen. Then, pick your character.
3) To use Saikyou Mode, insert your coin, hold down LP+LK and press Start. You can release HP+HK once you're at the Player Select Screen. Then, pick your character.
* Hidden Battle Mode : Once the game's title screen has become the proper color (see 'Title Color Chart', above), you can select a hidden battle mode...
1) Final battle mode : After picking your ISM, hold Start+LP+MK+HP. You'll fight Final Bison for one battle only. It's just like the last battle; win and you get your ending, lose and you get the bad ending.
2) Dramatic battle mode : Hold LK+MK+HK, then press Start. Keep holding those buttons at Player Select Screen for a moment. You'll fight a 2 on 1 battle for 6 rounds, in which you face two CPU-controlled opponents.
3) Survival mode : Insert your coin(s), hold LP+MP+HP and press Start. Keep holding those buttons at Player Select Screen. You'll get to fight all 27 characters in continuous one-round battles.
* Secret Messages (This trick only works on Japanese SFZ3 machines) : After winning a battle, press and hold Start as well as any other button. Between battles, a message will appear on the screen, depending on the button you're holding.
* Sari In Every Stage : In Dhalsim's stage you may have noticed a girl who cheers for him. That is Sari, his wife. When you play as Dhalsim, its possible to make her appear on every fight by holding down LP+HK before the fight starts (You must do this at the begining of every round).
* Alternate Sodom BGM : When fighting against Sodom (VS o CPU, you'll get to hear a different tune if it is on X-ism mode. Apparently the tune is inspired on his boss tune in Final Fight.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge (1994)
7. Street Fighter Zero (1995)
8. Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
10. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
11. Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
13. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
14. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Strider Hiryu".
As Strider was made before the fall of Communism, one could take this as a 'cold war'-era game. The main plot of the story revolves around the fact that nuclear war had broken out and a Russian secret weapon went on a rampage, the only people being able to stop it are 'Earth's Final Guardians', the Striders. Hiryu is the youngest of the Striders. Kafazu (the setting of Strider) is yet another obfuscated name (think Gotham City and New York, for you Batman fans). It's actually Kazhakstan. If you don't know what that is, it's a country in central Asia. The number of mosques in Kafazu also reflects the fact that Kazhakstan is a mainly muslim population. Falchion is the name of Strider's sword.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
One of the three girls at the end of level 2 appears as a striker character (Ton-Pooh) in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
Pony Canyon / Scitorn released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Strider Hiryu : G.S.M. Capcom 2 - D25B1001) on 21/05/1989.
- UPDATES -
On the title screen of the English language versions, Strider is written in English on top of the 'Hiryuu' Kanji. The 'Hiryuu' kanji are colored with a purple gradient.
In the Japanese version's title screen, Strider is written in katakana to the left of the 'Hiryuu' kanji. The 'Hiryuu' kanji starts out red, then catches on fire.
In the US version of Strider, Strider Hiryu is missing his yell when swinging his sword.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Flying Dragon Strider'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Strider".
As Strider was made before the fall of Communism, one could take this as a 'cold war'-era game. The main plot of the story revolves around the fact that nuclear war had broken out and a Russian secret weapon went on a rampage, the only people being able to stop it are 'Earth's Final Guardians', the Striders. Hiryu is the youngest of the Striders. Kafazu (the setting of Strider) is yet another obfuscated name (think Gotham City and New York, for you Batman fans). It's actually Kazhakstan. If you don't know what that is, it's a country in central Asia. The number of mosques in Kafazu also reflects the fact that Kazhakstan is a mainly muslim population. Falchion is the name of Strider's sword.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
One of the three girls at the end of level 2 appears as a striker character (Ton-Pooh) in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
Pony Canyon / Scitorn released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Strider Hiryu : G.S.M. Capcom 2 - D25B1001) on 21/05/1989.
- UPDATES -
On the title screen of the English language versions, Strider is written in English on top of the 'Hiryuu' Kanji. The 'Hiryuu' kanji are colored with a purple gradient.
In the Japanese version's title screen, Strider is written in katakana to the left of the 'Hiryuu' kanji. The 'Hiryuu' kanji starts out red, then catches on fire.
In the US version of Strider, Strider Hiryu is missing his yell when swinging his sword.
3. Super Baseball Double Play Home Run Derby (1987)
4. Strike Zone Baseball (1988)
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Strikeforce (c) 02/1991 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams / Midway Y Unit hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* To reach the ultimate bad guy without having to go through the entire enemy starship, you just play the LEFT player, and get yourself killed at the far LEFT end of the starship (the very beginning). When you reincarnate, you'll be at the far RIGHT end of the board, past the wall (or IN the wall if you weren't far enough left). The boss will not appear until you move to the left past where he should be (though things will start firing at you immediately). Kill the boss, get your free credit, start again. ;)
* Strategy Tip : Kill dreadnoughts with one timewarp and one cluster bomb. You always get the time warp back, plus other goodies.
* Score Hogging Tip : Clear out all the planets but one, and then fly around from starbase to starbase waiting for dreadnoughts to appear. Pick 'em off using the above method. This gets boring after a while, of course...
- SERIES -
1. Defender (1980)
2. Stargate (1981)
3. Strikeforce (1991)
- STAFF -
Programmer : Todd Allen, Eric Pribyl
Artist : John Vogel, Jim Gentile
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Strikers 1945 (c) 06/1995 Psikyo.
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Strikers 1945 II, Strikers 1945 - SGCD-0001) on 20/12/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlock Extra Maintenance : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu. A level skip, BG test usually etc...
* Sexy Pilots Images & Names : If you make a perfect score, you can see how the sexy pilots look and what are their names. In practice, this means getting three gold medals at the end of each stage (for time, accuracy and completion). This should be done in the first loop of the game, the pilot of the plane you chose will be seen at the end of this first loop. Two pilots will be seen if it's a two-player game. The pilots can also be seen in the Extra Maintenance menu.
Psikyo released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Strikers 1945 II, Strikers 1945 - SGCD-0001) on 20/12/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Unlock Extra Maintenance : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu (Stage Select - buggy!, BG Test).
* Maintenance Code : In test mode, enter this code...
8-1-6-5-0 Maintenance Mode
0-1-9-9-9 Secret Command Enabled (X-36 is available by pressing 'Up' on random box).
8-1-6-3-0 Secret Random Enabled (X-36 is available on Random Box with luck).
8-1-6-2-0 Secret All Disabled (X-36 is not available).
8-1-6-1-0 All Data Erased.
1-2-3-4-5 Reset Scores.
- SERIES -
1. Strikers 1945 (1995)
2. Strikers 1945 II (1997)
3. Strikers 1945 Plus (1999)
4. Strikers 1945 III (1999)
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Strikers 1945 Plus (c) 12/1999 Psikyo.
Game ID : 0254
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This is an updated version of "Strikers 1945 II" and is exclusive to the Neo-Geo. This is Psikyo's first and only game developed and released for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Ascender : At the selection screen, highlight the '?' symbol and press Down+A+B.
* Play As Ascender (Alternate) : Highlight the '?' symbol and press Up, Down, Up, Down, UP(x4), Down. Ascender should appear.
- SERIES -
1. Strikers 1945 (1995)
2. Strikers 1945 II (1997)
3. Strikers 1945 Plus (1999)
4. Strikers 1945 III (1999)
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Sub Hunter (c) 1977 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Depthcharge" (Gremlin).
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
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Subroc-3D (c) 08/1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
A Subroc-3D unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames'.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
ColecoVision (1983)
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$info=subs,
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Subs (c) 05/1979 Atari.
Game ID : 033714
- TRIVIA -
Subs was the first multi-monitor game. Players stood on opposite sites of each other and used radar to find the others hidden sub and blow it away. In addition to the dual monitor, this was the first game with an operator optional add-a-coin or regular credit coinage mode. In add-a-coin mode, the game can be set on eight different times per coin.
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Suikoenbu (c) 1995 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
'Suiko' is a reference to Suikoden, the Japanese name of an ancient Chinese novel. 'Enbu' means a military excercise.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
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Sundance (c) 10/1979 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
The vector game PCB that Sundance ran on was the original Rosenthal design that "Space Wars" used, except there was a lot of cut-and-jumpering done to allow for the varying degrees of intensity that the vectors could show. Hence, the game was quite fragile and none of the machines lasted very long. Sundance had grids in space years before "Tempest". Skelly felt the game lacked the anxiety element needed in a good game and begged Cinematronics not to release it.
Cinematronics tried to make about 1000 of them, but the production fallout rate was around 50%. The problem was the 23" CRT which was manufactured by outside vendor. The carbon coating sprayed onto the inside of the tube was defective, and would shake loose and settle around the neck if the game was left in certain positions. When the game was powered up after shipping to the operators, the CRT would instantly burn up from arcing inside the tube. As a result, most Sundance suffered a quick death, and were likely destroyed or sent out to pasture in an operators back room.
Four sharpshooter bounty hunters (Steve, Billy, Bob & Cormano) set out to claim the rewards set on the meanest outlaws in the west. Will they survive long enough to face the final showdown against Sir Richard de la Rose? Features colorful cartoony graphics, cool music, solid controls and a frantic challenge.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.5 - KICA-7605) on 26/09/1992.
- STAFF -
Director : H. Tsujimoto
Art director : R. Itoh
Animation directors : Waitel, Schenker & Takeshi
Sound advisor : B. Maezawa
Music : Motoaki Furukawa
Sound effects : K. Fukui
Production designers : Naoko Sato, Hiroshi Hanatani
Electronic engineer : K. Furukawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
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Super Bagman (c) 04/1984 Valadon Automation.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution.
- SERIES -
1. Bagman (1982)
2. Super Bagman (1984)
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$info=dblplay,
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Super Baseball Double Play Home Run Derby (c) 1987 Tradewest / Leland Corp.
- SERIES -
1. World Series - The Season (1985)
2. Baseball The Season II (1987)
3. Super Baseball Double Play Home Run Derby (1987)
4. Strike Zone Baseball (1988)
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Super Basketball (c) 09/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX405
- TRIVIA -
This is the first basketball game presented by Konami.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Angle And Timing Rules...
Free Throws : 41-44 and 46-49% = 1 pt and 3 seconds, 45% = 2 pts and 5 seconds.
Jump Shots : Varies by location, 45% sinks from anywhere ('nice shot'), 5 seconds.
Dunk Shots : Same as above, grants one extra second.
Lose 5 seconds for each turnover, unless game clock is already at :09 or below.
* Speed and time are essential. The big points are scored on the after-game bonuses, and you need to score tons of points to beat the World Champs. Here's how :
1) The primary sweet spot on the floor is the baseline (right edge) on the right (bottom) side of the basket, anywhere inside 3 point range. You can win most games shooting only from here. Dribble there every chance you get and shoot while running out of bounds -- the computer can't block the shot and any reasonably angled shot will go in.
2) The secondary sweet spot is the bottom left corner of the free throw line. Periodically one of your players will post up in this spot -- a quick pass to him results in an easy shot if it's taken immediately. The computer can sometimes stop the play, but it's such a fast striking shot that it can pay off big when time is running low.
3) Basic strategy is score fast, score often, you need the time. Pass north-south, not east-west and you can get around the defenders to the baseline. Take most of your shots from there as outlined above, and you should score fast enough to beat most teams.
* Hint 1 : On bonus shot screens, just shoot like crazy. You can have multiple balls onscreen at once, so don't bother aiming.
* Hint 2 : After about the 4th team, you're better off just avoiding passing altogether as they pick off the balls too often.
* Hint 3 : Move diagonally as much as possible rather than straight forward, and when under the hoop, you don't need to make a full jump to get it in easy - that just makes it easier to be blocked.
* Hint 4 : If you're moving without the ball (say after a shot, to go rebound) it seems that you can run faster if you 'dribble' even though you don't have a ball to do that with.
* 5,000 Point Bonus : When you're shooting free throws, hold down the shoot button until the angle indicator is between 85 and 90 degrees. The ball will go straight up, bounce off the shooter's head, and bounce off the screen, awarding you a 5,000 point bonus.
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Super Bobble Bobble (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
Super Bobble Bobble is a bootleg of "Bubble Bobble".
- UPDATES -
Super Bobble Bobble has the 'Super Bubble Bobble' code (see "Bubble Bobble" entrie) in dip switch. Also, this bootleg has a new feature in Dip switch where you may control the speed of monsters.
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Super Bond (c) 1982 Alpha.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg.
This game runs on the "Super Cobra" hardware.
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$info=sbrkout,
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Super Breakout (c) 09/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 033442-033455
- TRIVIA -
Approximately 4,800 units were produced.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Never Pay For A Game! : When you switched off the machine and switched it on again, you got a free game :)
- SERIES -
1. Breakout (1976)
2. Super Breakout (1978)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Ed Logg
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1978)
Atari 5200 (1982)
Sega Master System (1992, "Arcade Smash Hits")
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sega Saturn (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Atari Anniversary Advance")
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Atari 400 (1979)
Atari ST (1987)
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Atari Arcade hits 1")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
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Super Bug (c) 09/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 009115-009467
Controlled with a gas pedal, a steering wheel and a four speed shifter.
- TRIVIA -
Howie Delman's first Coin-operated video game. Its original name was 'City Driver'. This is the first video game to use a scrolling playfield.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Howard Delman
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Super Burger Time (c) 12/1990 Data East.
Game ID : MAE
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Edward Randy, Super Burger Time - PCCB-00061) on 21/04/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Burger Time (1982)
2. Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory (1984, Cassette DECO)
3. Super Burger Time (1990)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Koji Akibayashi
Software : Mr. Mentaiko, Virago Yamasaki, Naoya Hanada
Graphic designers : Mario Watanabe, Yoshiyuma
Sound : Tatsuya Kiuchi Tomtom Sato
Hardware : Hiroyuki Iwabe
Reserve man : Furiten Nishi
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Super Buster Bros. (c) 1990 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Capcom for US manufacture and distribution.
This game is known outside US as "Super Pang".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Stage Select On Tour Mode : Select Tour mode. Hold Down the joystick and press Fire button.
* Win 500 Points In Panic Mode : Hold Down the joystick and 500 points will be added to your score every few seconds.
* Win 100.000 points In Panic Mode : If you go without shooting anything for the amount of time it takes for the background song to repeat, you will automatically get 100.000 points, but the speed of the balls will suddenly become extremely fast.
- SERIES -
1. Buster Bros. (1989)
2. Super Buster Bros. (1990)
3. Buster Buddies (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planners : Uda, Futoshi Kuwahara
Designers : Kurihara, Furukawa
Programmers : Shinohara, Nakai
Composer : Takaoka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
$end
$info=sucasino,
$bio
Super Casino (c) 1984 Data Amusement.
$end
$info=sbasebal,
$bio
Super Champion Baseball (c) 07/1989 Alpha Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to SNK for US manufacture and distribution.
$end
$info=superchs,
$bio
Super Chase - Criminal Termination (c) 1992 Taito.
Director designers : Seiji Kawakami, Nobuhiro Hiramatsu
Object designers : Shinjiroh Sugitani
Demo designers : Takayuki Isobe
Nancy designers : Tomohisa Yamashita
Assistant designers : Peacock
All song create : Yasuhisa Watanabe
Sound effects & voice data (Zuntata) : Katsuhisa Ishikawa
System engineers : Yasuhiro Shibuya, Hajime Rga, Hironobu Suzuki
Mechnanic engineers : Kazuhisa Tabuchi, Kazuhiro Kawabata, Jun Nishiyama
Designers : Yoshinori Aiura, Hidetomo Ogino
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993, "Super Chase H.Q.")
$end
$info=scobra,scobras,scobrab,scobrase,
$bio
Super Cobra (c) 03/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX316
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Stern (07/1981) and Sega.
A bootleg was released the same year by Karateco.
A Super Cobra unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
- SERIES -
1. Scramble (1981)
2. Super Cobra (1981)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1983)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
Entex AdventureVision
G7000 Videopac
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1983)
MSX
Sord-M5
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1982) released by Entex.
VFD handheld game (19??) released by Gakken : Two different body styles were released.
$end
$info=scontra,
$bio
Super Contra (c) 01/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX775
The Quest For Freedom Continues!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Super Contra - Alien no Gyakushuu".
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Music From Super Contra & AJax - K30X-7702) on 21/03/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Contra (1987)
2. Super Contra (1988)
3. Contra III - The Alien Wars (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Contra - Hard Cops (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Contra - Legacy of War (1996, Sony PlayStation)
6. Shin Contra (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Written & directed by : H. Tsujimoto
Assistant director : K. Wada
Associate to directors : S. Fujiwara, T. Koudo
Production sound mixer : Y. Uno
Music editors : K. Muraoka, Motoaki Furukawa
Art director : K. Nakamura
Set director : N. Sugita
Titles : H. Takatani, N. Ishii
Makeup supervisor : M. Moriyama
Conceptual artist : T. Jinbo
Electronics designer : K. Hashima
Publicity supervisor : F. Shibuya
Still photographer : J. Tanaka
Translator : K. Hayashi
Produced by : K. Hiroshita
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990, "Super C")
Nintendo Game Boy (1991, "Operation C")
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1990, "Super C")
$end
$info=scontraj,
$bio
Super Contra - Alien no Gyakushuu (c) 01/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX775
The Quest For Freedom Continues!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Alien's Counter-attack'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Super Contra".
Note : The kanji on the title screen actually reads 'Kon To Ra', meaning 'Soul Big Dipper Gauze'. This is an example of 'gikun', where Japanese artists use the phonetic value of a character to determine the game's name and not the meaning of the character itself.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Music From Super Contra & AJax - K30X-7702) on 21/03/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Contra (1987)
2. Super Contra - Alien no Gyakushuu (1988)
3. Contra III - The Alien Wars (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
4. Contra - Hard Cops (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
5. Contra - Legacy of War (1996, Sony PlayStation)
6. Shin Contra (2002, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Written & directed by : H. Tsujimoto
Assistant director : K. Wada
Associate to directors : S. Fujiwara, T. Koudo
Production sound mixer : Y. Uno
Music editors : K. Muraoka, Motoaki Furukawa
Art director : K. Nakamura
Set director : N. Sugita
Titles : H. Takatani, N. Ishii
Makeup supervisor : M. Moriyama
Conceptual artist : T. Jinbo
Electronics designer : K. Hashima
Publicity supervisor : F. Shibuya
Still photographer : J. Tanaka
Translator : K. Hayashi
Produced by : K. Hiroshita
$end
$info=sprcros2,
$bio
Super Cross II (c) 1986 GM Shoji.
$end
$info=scfinals,
$bio
Super Cup Finals (c) 11/1993 Taito.
Game ID : D68
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Taito Cup Finals" and in Japan as "Hattrick Hero '93".
This game runs on the Taito F3 System hardware.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata Rare Collection - ZTTL-0022) on 05/1998.
This game is known in Japan as "Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball-bu".
- SERIES -
1. Super Dodge Ball (1987)
2. Super Dodge Ball (1996)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
NEC PC Engine (1990)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1987, "Dodge Ball")
$end
$info=sdodgeb,
$bio
Super Dodge Ball (c) 1996 Technos.
Game ID : 0209
The popular game of Dodge Ball is a rather unique sport in which teams of three players try to knock each other out with the help of special moves and team attacks. In this game you take control of a team and must beat all other teams (you can even recruit other team's leader after beating them!) in order to face the current Dodge Ball champion and take the title. Features cool anime style graphics, catchy music & great sound effects, plenty of moves at your disposal and a solid challenge level. Dodge Ball anyone? :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known as "Kunio no Nekketsu Toukyuu Densetsu" (literaly 'Kunio's Hotblooded Dodgeball Legend').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
This is yet another game by Technos that feature characters inspired from the River City Ransom manga.
Take over command of earth base and use your skill to stop the earth invasion.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Space Invaders".
$end
$info=sfchamp,sfchampj,
$bio
Super Football Champ (c) 1995 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito FX-1A hardware.
$end
$info=sformula,
$bio
Super Formula - Chijou Saisoku no Battle (c) 1989 V-System.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Battle of the Fastest Above the Ground'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Tail to Nose - Great Championship".
Based on the 1988 F1 Season, the game is not licensed, but the name changes are only slight : Lotos (Lotus), Mclarun (McLaren), Ferreri (Ferrari), Merci (March (Technically Leyton House)), Willruns (Williams) and Benetten (Benetton). During the demo you get to see pictures of the car, drivers and their names. The drivers look exactly like who they should be.
$end
$info=superg,
$bio
Super Galaxians (c) 1979 Zaccaria.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an Italian hack of "Galaxian".
- UPDATES -
The game is faster than the original.
$end
$info=sgemf,sgemfa,sgemfh,
$bio
Super Gem Fighter - Mini Mix (c) 09/1997 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 25
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Pocket Fighter".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
When you talk about cameos in fighting games, this game is way packed in this category! Here are some famous ones...
Felicia : Can disguise herself as Megaman ("Megaman - The Power Battle"), Rikuo / Sasquatch / Huitzil ("Darkstalkers - The Night Warriors"), Gamof & Rimgal ("Star Gladiator - Episode :I Final Crusade").
Ibuki : Among her costumes are Rolento ("Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams") and Chaka ("Jojo's Bizarre Adventure").
Chun Li : She disguises herself as Jun May Williams ("Star Gladiator - Episode :I Final Crusade") & Jill Valentine ("Resident Evil").
Akuma : He disguises himself as Leo ("Warzard").
Also when performing his Shun Goku Satsu the old way (Punch, Punch, Towards, Kick, Special) he parodies Guy's Musou Renge Super Combo! ("Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams").
Lord Raptor's graveyard makes a cameo in Akuma's ending!
Ken : Some disguises are a soccer player ("Capcom Sports Club") and Hol Horse ("Jojo's Bizarre Adventure").
Tessa : In one of her costumes she disguises as Midler ("Jojo's Bizarre adventure").
Also when she is low on energy and she blocks an attack she summons Pao ("Warzard") and uses her as a living shield!. :(
Morrigan : When performing her 'Darkness Ilussion' she summons her kid sister Lillith ("Vampire Savior - The Lord Of Vampire").
Hauzer : The huge monster who appears on Ryu's ending is a boss character in "Warzard".
Zanglief : His Leaping Bite super combo actually happens to be a parody of Birdie's Murder Chain super combo (However Zangief modifies the second part of the move by biting the opponent instead of slamming them on the ground as Birdie does!).
The 'Capsy' soft drink (seen in Felicia's ending) is a parody of the Pepsi cola!. :)
Additionally you can find lots of famous Capcom characters on the game's backgrounds, some of these are :
Blanka, Dhalsim & his wife Sari, E. Honda, M. Bison, Cammy, Fei Long, Guile, Charlie, Vega, Dee Jay, Birdie, Gen, Sodom, Guy & Rolento ("Street Fighter" games).
Rikuo & Riki, Victor, Bishamon, Jon Talbain, Hsien Ko (disguised as Santa Claus!), Sasquatch, Demitri, Jedah (as a woman!), Donovan & Anita, Baby Bonnie Hood, Lin lin (in the game's logo!) & Huitzil (Darkstalkers/Vampire Savior games).
Chris Redfield (looking quite pale & angry!), the giant snake boss (that is trying to gobble up Rikuo!) & a few zombies! ("Resident Evil" games).
Helena ("Street Fighter III - New Generation").
Vampire Mistress in Red Dress (seen in Demitri's stage in "Vampire Savior - The Lord Of Vampire").
Demitri's girlfriends (seen in his own stage as well as in his ending in Darkstalkers & Nightwarriors games).
Jun May Williams & Rimgal ("Star Gladiator - Episode :I Final Crusade").
Don Tacos ("Pang! 3").
Pao & Leo ("Warzard").
Son Gokuu ("Son Son").
All of the death scenes that occur when a character is defeated are taken from famous old games, such as "Son Son"'s 'splash down the drain' or the famous "Final Fight" / "Double Dragon" 'blink-out'.
The long-nosed karate character bearing a halo that appears with Dan during certain moves is Dan's father who was killed by Sagat. The long-nosed karate fighter is a hilarious parody of Mr. Karate, aka Takuma Sakazaki of the AOF/KOF series, who wore a long-nosed Tengu mask in the original "Art of Fighting" when disguised as the final boss.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Gouki : At the character select screen, highlight Ryu and press Left.
* Play As Dan : At the character select screen, highlight Ken and press Right.
- SERIES -
1. Super Gem Fighter - Mini Mix (1997)
2. Pocket Fighters II - The Revenge of the New Challengers
Game designers : Spp Iorya, Muraski Umagoyashi, Burns Fuji, Ohashi Mamoru, Team Sadogatake
Producer : Takashi Sado
General producer : Noritaka Funamizu
Executive producer : Yoshiki Okamoto
* Voice Actors :
Ibuki : Amano Yuri
Felicia : Araki Kae
Tabasa : Ishii Naoko
Ken Masters : Iwanaga Tetsuya
Sakura Kasugano : Sasamoto Yuko
Morrigan : Jinguji Yayoi
Zangief : Takagi Wataru
Gouki : Nishimura Tomomichi
Lei-Lei : Neya Michiko
Ryu : Hoshi Souichiro
Dan Hibiki : Hosoi Osamu
Chun-Li : Miyamura Yuko
$end
$info=suprglob,
$bio
Super Glob (c) 1983 Epos.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "The Glob" and "Beastie Feastie".
$end
$info=shangon,shangona,shangonb,shangnle,
$bio
Super Hang-On (c) 04/1987 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Out Run" hardware.
The bootleg version was released in 1992.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (After Burner : Sega Game Music Vol.3 - 28XA-109) on 10/10/1987.
- SERIES -
1. Hang-On (1985)
2. Hang-On II (1985, Sega SG-1000)
3. Hang-On Jr. (1985)
4. Super Hang-On (1987)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Katsuhiro Hayashi, Koichi Namiki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1989)
Sega Mega Drive (1994, "MegaGames 3in1 Vol 1")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2003, "Sega Arcade Gallery")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Sharp X68000 (1989)
$end
$info=shimpact,shimpacp,
$bio
Super High Impact (c) 09/1991 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams / Midway Y Unit hardware.
- SERIES -
1. High Impact Football (1990)
2. Super High Impact (1991)
- STAFF -
Staff : Ed Boon (EJB), John R. Newcomer (JRN), (DWF), Tony Goskie (TWG), Jack E. Haeger (JEH)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
$end
$info=sia2650,
$bio
Super Invader Attack (c) 1980 Sidam.
- TRIVIA -
This clone of Taito's "Space Invaders" is an alternate version of the Zaccaria one : "The Invaders".
$end
$info=superinv,sinvemag,sinvzen,
$bio
Super Invaders (c) 19?? EMAG corporation.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Space Invaders".
$end
$info=suprleag,
$bio
Super League (c) 1988 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Major League (1985)
2. Super League (1988)
3. Excite League (1989)
$end
$info=suprloco,
$bio
Super Locomotive (c) 1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The background song playing in Super Locomotive is 'Raydeen' by 'Yellow Magic Orchestra'. This excellent song makes train conducting even better.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Fukumura Mizunaga
$end
$info=sleague,
$bio
Super Major League (c) 1995 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Final Arch".
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=sgmast,
$bio
Super Masters Golf (c) 19?? Sega.
$end
$info=suprmatk,
$bio
Super Missile Attack (c) 05/1981 General Computer.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an enhancement of "Missile Command".
GCC (General Computer Corporation) was founded in 1981 during the onset of the video game craze. C.E.O. Kevin Curran and MIT classmates Doug Macrae and John Tylko began by developing an enhancement for Atari's "Missile Command" and went on to create "Ms. Pac-Man", still one of the top-selling coin-operated video games in history. Between 1982 and 1984, GCC developed a total of 58 consumer electronics products that generated over $800 million in revenue for Atari and Bally Manufacturing.
- UPDATES -
The differences with "Missile Command" are :
* A new look to the game : different colors, different attract mode, etc.
* A new play to the game : more missiles, faster missiles and clouds that get smaller as the game goes on add challenge (and profit) to your Missile Command box. Plus a Totally New Attack Object, the 'UFO', which moves faster and more randomly than ordinary planes and satellites and fires a deadly new Laser weapon.
* A new sound to the game : each attack object now has its own brand-new sound that lets everyone know that this is no ordinary "Missile Command".
$end
$info=smooncrs,
$bio
Super Moon Cresta (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Moon Cresta".
- UPDATES -
This is the same as the original except faster and the aliens drop bombs at you.
$end
$info=suprmous,
$bio
Super Mouse (c) 1982 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Funny Mouse".
This game runs on "The Pit" hardware.
$end
$info=smbomb,smbombr1,
$bio
Super Muscle Bomber - The International Blowout (c) 08/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 06
Fourteen selectable wrestlers fight to win the belt in this cross over wrestling/2D fighting game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and five buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Ring of Destruction - Slammasters II".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Hara Tetsuo, who designed the characters in the 'Muscle Bomber' games, is a popular manga artist in Japan. He is famous for his work on 'Hokuto no Ken' (aka 'Fist of the North Star').
SME released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Super Muscle Bomber Arcade Game Track - SRCL-2919) on 21/10/1994.
- UPDATES -
The names of several characters and the name of the game itself were changed in the non-Japanese "Ring of Destruction - Slammasters II" versions. These changes are not reflected in the Tokyo stage, however.
In this stage there is a jumbo monitor in the background which displays the original names of the characters who are fighting (in Japanese) and then displays the 'Super Muscle Bomber' logo. Below is a list of the name changes...
(Japanese name - Non-Japanese version name)
Alexei Zalazof - Biff Slamkovich 'The Rocking Ruskie'
Mysterious Budo - Great Oni
El Stinger - El Stingray
Sheep The Royal - Alexander 'The Grater'
Kimala The Bouncer - Jumbo 'Flap' Jack
Lucky Colt - Gunlock
Titan The Great - Titanic Tim
'Missing IQ' Gomes - King Rasta 'Mon'
Astro - The Scorpion
- SERIES -
1. Muscle Bomber - The Body Explosion (1993)
2. Muscle Bomber Duo - Heat Up Warriors (1993)
3. Super Muscle Bomber - The International Blowout (1994)
Conquer the fruit-filled maze! Disguised as our mildmannered "Pac-Man", Super Pac-Man fights a never ending battle to eat rows of fruit and objects, destroy enemy monsters and rack up scores that are out of this world.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Bally Midway for US manufacture and distribution (11/1982).
A Super Pac-Man unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep Button 1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Right, Down(x2), Left(x4), Up.
'(c) (p) 1982 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
- SERIES -
1. Pac-Man (1980)
2. Ms. Pac-Man (1981)
3. Super Pac-Man (1982)
4. Pac-Man Plus (1982)
5. Jr. Pac-Man (1983)
6. Pac & Pal (1983)
7. Pac-Land (1984)
8. Pac-Mania (1987)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1984)
Commodore C64 (1988)
$end
$info=spang,spangj,
$bio
Super Pang (c) 1990 Mitchell.
- TRIVIA -
This game was also released by Capcom for US as "Super Buster Bros".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Stage Select On Tour Mode : Select Tour mode. Hold down the joystick and press fire button.
* Win 500 Points In Panic Mode : Hold down the joystick and 500 points will be added to your score every few seconds.
* Win 100.000 Points In Panic Mode : If you go without shooting anything for the amount of time it takes for the background song to repeat, you will automatically get 100.000 points, but the speed of the balls will suddenly become extremely fast.
- SERIES -
1. Pang (1989)
2. Super Pang (1990)
3. Pang! 3 (1995)
4. Mighty! Pang (2000)
- STAFF -
Planners : Uda, Futoshi Kuwahara
Designers : Kurihara, Furukawa
Programmers : Shinohara, Nakai
Composer : Takaoka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992)
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$info=spiero,
$bio
Super Pierrot (c) 1987 Universal.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Do! Run Run".
- UPDATES -
The maze graphics are slightly different than Do! Run Run.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : Try to make concentric circle patterns from the outermost edge in, 'eating' the outermost cherries, dots or whatever each time. This will allow you to get a ton of pineapples, which score the most, and will get you a good score in early stages before it gets difficult.
- SERIES -
1. Mr. Do!
2. Mr. Do's Castle
3. Mr. Do's Wild Ride
4. Super Pierrot
5. Neo Mr. Do!
$end
$info=spbactn,spbactnj,
$bio
Super Pinball Action (c) 1991 Tecmo.
Game ID : 9002
- SERIES -
1. Pinball Action (1985)
2. Super Pinball Action (1991)
$end
$info=spool3,spool3i,
$bio
Super Pool III (c) 1989 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to I-Vics.
This game is also known as "Pocket Gal".
- UPDATES -
Instead of the girl stripping between levels (Pocket Gal), the fully clothed image is repeated.
Sound : Hitomi, Tatsuya, Hiroaki Yoshida (MARO), Azusa Hara (AZUSA)
$end
$info=spnchout,spnchotj,
$bio
Super Punch-Out!! (c) 09/1984 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
The image used for the background of "Punch-Out!!" (in which Mario, Luigi, DK and DK Jr. sit on both sides of the ring) was recycled for 'Super Punch-Out!!'. The only difference is that the background is in black and white.
Not to be confused with the 1994 Super Famicom game of the same name, 'Super Punch-Out!!', which is a remake of the arcade game (certainly for the ten years anniversary).
- SERIES -
1. Punch-Out!! (1984)
2. Super Punch-Out!! (1984)
$end
$info=spf2t,spf2ta,
$bio
Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo (c) 06/1996 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 16
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Super Puzzle Fighter 2 X".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
The name, of course, comes from "Super Street Fighter II Turbo", but most of its design may be inspired by "Street Fighter Alpha 2".
Devilot (secret character) is from "Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness" (on the S-008 Super-8).
In the background of Chun-li's stage, there is "Son Son" flying around on a cloud.
Sakura's stage is based on Ryu and Guy's stages from "Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams".
Ryu's stage (in SPF2X) is a variation of this, with a bunch of strange stuff in the background.
Ken's stage is based on Ken and Nash's stages from "Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams".
Dan's stage (in SPF2X) is a variation of this stage, set at a different time of day.
Gouki's stage is based on his "Street Fighter Alpha 2" stage.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Quiz Nanairo Dreams Nijiirochou no Kiseki, Super Puzzle Fighter II X - VICL-40210) on 22/01/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Akuma (Gouki) : Move to Morrigan if you're player one or to Felicia if you're player two. Move the joystick Left, Down, Left, Down, Left, Down and then hold Left and press any button. Player two should move the joystick Right, Down, Right, Down, Right, Down then hold Right and press any button.
* Play As Dan : Move to Morrigan if you're player one or to Felicia if you're player two. Press and hold Start, move the joystick Down 13 times and then hit any other button.
* Play As Devilot : Move to Morrigan if you're player one or to Felicia if you're player two. Press and hold the Start button and move the joystick Down 13 times. Wait for the clock to reach 10 seconds and then hit any other button.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Murasaki Umagoyasi, SPP Iorya
Programmers : Knight Rider Giu, Cham Cho Choy, Shinchan, Eternal Sailor, Team Dirtyberet
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
The name, of course, comes from "Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge", but most of its design may be inspired by "Street Fighter Zero 2".
Devilot (secret character) is from "Cyberbots - Fullmetal Madness" (on the S-008 Super-8).
In the background of Chun-li's stage, there is "Son Son" flying around on a cloud.
Sakura's stage is based on Ryu and Guy's stages from "Street Fighter Zero".
Ryu's stage (in SPF2X) is a variation of this, with a bunch of strange stuff in the background.
Ken's stage is based on Ken and Nash's stages from "Street Fighter Zero".
Dan's stage (in SPF2X) is a variation of this stage, set at a different time of day.
Gouki's stage is based on his "Street Fighter Zero 2" stage.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Quiz Nanairo Dreams Nijiirochou no Kiseki, Super Puzzle Fighter II X - VICL-40210) on 22/01/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Akuma (Gouki) : Move to Morrigan if you're player one or to Felicia if you're player two. Move the joystick Left, Down, Left, Down, Left, Down and then hold Left and press any button. Player two should move the joystick Right, Down, Right, Down, Right, Down then hold Right and press any button.
* Play As Dan : Move to Morrigan if you're player one or to Felicia if you're player two. Press and hold Start, move the joystick Down 13 times and then hit any other button.
* Play As Devilot : Move to Morrigan if you're player one or to Felicia if you're player two. Press and hold the Start button and move the joystick Down 13 times. Wait for the clock to reach 10 seconds and then hit any other button.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Murasaki Umagoyasi, SPP Iorya
Programmers : Knight Rider Giu, Cham Cho Choy, Shinchan, Eternal Sailor, Team Dirtyberet
* Free Credits : Ever wonder why the attract mode says "Go for 98%"? It's because if you cover at least 98% of the playing surface, you're rewarded with a free credit. This is very possible if you get the 'freeze' powerup.
- SERIES -
1. Qix (1981)
2. Super Qix (1987)
3. Twin Qix (1995)
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Super Ranger (c) 1988 SunA.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to WDK for distribution.
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$info=srmp7,
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Super Real Mahjong P7 (c) 1997 Seta.
A well-animated mahjong game.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Challenge Etsuko Toyohara : Defeat the regular 3 opponents in any story mode without using a single continue to challenge her.
- SERIES -
1. Super Real Mahjong
2. Super Real Mahjong PII (1987)
3. Super Real Mahjong Part 3 (1988)
4. Super Real Mahjong PIV (1994)
5. Super Real Mahjong Part 5
6. Super Real Mahjong Part 6
7. Super Real Mahjong P7 (1997)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998)
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$info=srmp3,
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Super Real Mahjong Part 3 (c) 1988 Seta.
Game ID : ZA-0
Mahjong controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- SERIES -
1. Super Real Mahjong
2. Super Real Mahjong PII (1987)
3. Super Real Mahjong Part 3 (1988)
4. Super Real Mahjong PIV (1994)
5. Super Real Mahjong Part 5
6. Super Real Mahjong Part 6
7. Super Real Mahjong P7 (1997)
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Super Real Mahjong Part 5 (c) 199? Seta.
- SERIES -
1. Super Real Mahjong
2. Super Real Mahjong PII (1987)
3. Super Real Mahjong Part 3 (1988)
4. Super Real Mahjong PIV (1994)
5. Super Real Mahjong Part 5
6. Super Real Mahjong Part 6
7. Super Real Mahjong P7 (1997)
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Super Real Mahjong PII (c) 1987 Seta.
Mahjong controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- SERIES -
1. Super Real Mahjong
2. Super Real Mahjong PII (1987)
3. Super Real Mahjong Part 3 (1988)
4. Super Real Mahjong PIV (1994)
5. Super Real Mahjong Part 5
6. Super Real Mahjong Part 6
7. Super Real Mahjong P7 (1997)
- STAFF -
Director : Y. Watanabe
Programmers : Y. Takahashi, Y. Sasaki, M. Takano
Animater : X. Tanaka
Music : T. Suzuki
Sound : H. Kobayashi
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Super Real Mahjong PIV (c) 1993 Seta.
A well-animated mahjong game.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Start With The Second Girl (Yuu) : Press Pon and Kan button (continue pressing until the end of first animation) and press start.
* Start With The Third Girl (Kaori) : Press Chi and Reach button (continue pressing until the end of first animation) and press start.
- SERIES -
1. Super Real Mahjong
2. Super Real Mahjong PII (1987)
3. Super Real Mahjong Part 3 (1988)
4. Super Real Mahjong PIV (1994)
5. Super Real Mahjong Part 5
6. Super Real Mahjong Part 6
7. Super Real Mahjong P7 (1997)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1994)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1994)
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Super Rider (c) 1983 Venture Line.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
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Super Shangai Dragon's Eye (c) 1992 Hot-B.
- SERIES -
1. Shangai (1988)
2. Shangai II (1989)
3. Super Shangai Dragon's Eye (1992)
4. Shangai III (1993)
5. Shangai - The Great Wall (1995)
6. Shangai Matekibuyuu (1998)
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Super Sidekicks (c) 12/1992 SNK.
Game ID : 0052
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tokuten Ou" (translates from Japanese as "Top Scorer").
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Super Sidekicks (1992)
2. Super Sidekicks 2 - The World Championship (1994)
3. Super Sidekicks 3 - The Next Glory (1995)
4. The Ultimate 11 - Snk Football Championship (1996)
5. NeoGeo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory (1998)
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Planner : Ishimotti
Sound : Jojouha Kitapy, Yoko
Designers : Mioshi, S.K., Younger Face, E. Kojitani, J-Mikami, Mori-P
Programmers : Mabushi, Narutaki, Ep82boy.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
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Super Sidekicks 2 - The World Championship (c) 04/1994 SNK.
Game ID : 0061
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tokuten Ou 2 - Real Fight Football".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Super Sidekicks (1992)
2. Super Sidekicks 2 - The World Championship (1994)
3. Super Sidekicks 3 - The Next Glory (1995)
4. The Ultimate 11 - Snk Football Championship (1996)
5. NeoGeo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory (1998)
This game is known in Japan as "Chou-zikuu Yousai Macross" (translates from Japanese as 'Super Space Fortress Macross').
Superdimensional Fortress Macross was created as a filler show. Studio Nue was building up to make a series called Superdimensional Cavalry Southern Cross, but they released Macross fisrt. It proved to be their biggest hit, so popular that they extended it from 24 to 35 episodes. They followed up with Superdimensional Century Orguss, which didn't do quite as well, but was still popular enough to spawn a six OVA sequel (Orguss II) in the early 90s. Ironicly, Southern Cross did poorly and was cancelled after only 23 episodes.
Macross, however, has become a major anime staple. After the original series in 1982, there was a movie released in 1984 called 'Do You Remember Love?' This game is based on that movie. Later came a music special, 'Macross Flashback 2012', and then came 'Macross II' (see the history entry for "Super Spacefortress Macross II" for more details), 'Macross Plus' (1994, four OVAs and one movie), 'Macross 7' (1993, 49 TV episodes, 2 OVAs one movie), and 'Macross 7 Dynamite' (4 OVAs).
The Macross movie was written in such a way that somebody could understand it without having seen any of the TV series. As such, a lot of events had to be changed, often quite a bit. As such, Studio Nue considered it to be an alternate timeline from the original series. In the first episode of 'Macross 7', it is established the DYRL was a movie made within the official Macross continuity.
A number of leftover Valkyrie toys were later converted into Transformers toys on AUTOBOT named Jetfire. Because they were forbidden to use a Valkyrie in the Transformers TV show, the animated version was redesigned and renamed 'Skyfire'. The only time an animated version of Jetfire appeared was in the commercial for the Jetfire toy.
Super Spacefortress Macross II (c) 09/1993 Banpresto.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Chou-zikuu Yousai Macross II" (translates from Japanese as 'Super Space Fortress Macross II').
The OVA series Macross II was created shortly after Japan's economic collapse in the early 90s. The amount of truely new material dropped off sharply, and sequels to old favorites that already had a built-in following were in vogue. It was made without the input of the original creators, Shoji Kawamori and Studio Nue, and the resulting series was fairly dire.
The plug was going to be pulled after four episodes, but it sold well amongst anime fans in America (who were starved for Macross of ANY kind at the time), so the US anime company, US Renditions financed the creation of two more episodes. Macross II became the first work of anime to be financed by an American anime company. Fortunately, USR and their notoriously low-quality works are long-gone, the rights to most of their titles having gone to Manga Video, including Macross II. Macross II was officialy declared an alternate timeline by Studio Nue, who then made Macross Plus as an official sequel to Macross. Hopefully this knowledge will not affect your game enjoyment ^_^!
- SERIES -
1. Super Spacefortress Macross (1992)
2. Super Spacefortress Macross II (1993)
3. Macross Plus (1996)
- STAFF -
Software : Ore~, Tommy
Sound : Hide-Kaz, Abraham, Manabu Namiki (Taro), Mr. Takami
One of the Sprint sequels, carrying on the same simple gameplay while adding a few new elements such as the ability to pick up wrenches for adding modifications to the player's car and challenging new tracks.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Atari System 2 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (That's Atari Music Vol. II : G.S.M. Atari Games 2 - PCCB-00070) on 21/09/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Sprint 2 (1976)
2. Sprint 8 (1977)
3. Sprint 4 (1977)
4. Sprint One (1978)
5. Super Sprint (1986)
6. Championship Sprint (1986)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Robert Weatherby, Kelly Turner
Art and animation by : Will Noble, Kris Moser, Sam Comstock
Audio by : Hal Canon
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sony PlayStation (2000, "Arcade Party Pak")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Atari ST (1986)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
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The Super Spy (c) 10/1990 SNK.
Game ID : 0011
Infiltrate terrorist hideouts and beat up the bad guys in this gender-bending (but still good) first-person beat-em-up with RPG elements.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The Super Spy was one of the launch games for the Neo-Geo MVS system.
A few rooms in the game feature a G-Mantle poster hanging on the wall, this character was later used as a striker character in "The King of Fighters 2000".
- STAFF -
Boss : Eikichi Kawasaki
Programmers : Hiroshi & Tadashi, Magi2, Kura
Sound composer : Papaya
Sound effects : Tarkun, Shimizum
Producer : Konny
Planner : Akira Goto
Front designers : Tsukamichi Atsu, N M, UG Wada, Takeshi Kimura
Scroll designers : Moriya, Take P Natsuji, Wara, Tony Oki, Kyoko T
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
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Super Stingray (c) 1986 Alpha Denshi.
- TRIVIA -
The default high score table in Super Stingray are all characters from manga/anime by Rumiko Takahashi. The first seven entries are from a series called Urusei Yatsura, which was on the air from 1981 to 1986, consisting of 218 episodes, 6 movies, and 6 OVAs. Entries 8-10 are from Maison Ikkoku, which ran from 1986 to 1988, consisting of 96 episodes and one movie.
Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (c) 09/1993 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 01
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
A special version of this game is known as "Super Street Fighter II - The Tournament Battle".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II), this was the first game made for this system.
While New Challengers Cammy, Fei Long and T. Hawk were created by Japanese employees at Capcom, the Jamaican kickboxer DeeJay is the first and only Street Fighter to have been created by an American Capcom employee (James Goddard). Dee Jay's pant leg was originally going to have 'MANTIS' written on it instead of 'MAXIMUM'. It was changed so that when the sprite was flipped over (when Dee-Jay faces the opposite direction), the letters would not appear to be backwards. That is, all of the letters in 'MAXIMUM' look the same when flipped over, but the 'N' and 'S' in 'MANTIS' will be backwards when flipped.
Fei Long is Capcom's homage to Bruce Lee.
SSFII vs. MK2 : both games were supposed to be released within weeks of each other (at this time, "Street Fighter" and "Mortal Kombat" were the dominant fighting games). Capcom released SSF2 early so that they could attract fans away from MK. At the same time, Midway released "Mortal Kombat II" early for similar reasons. As you can see, the result meant that both came back to square one. Originally all of the additional features that were added in "Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge" (Gouki, Supers, etc) were planned for SSFII, but were left out due to time restraints.
Sony Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game on (Super Street Fighter II Arcade Game Track - SRCL-2822) 21/01/1994.
- UPDATES -
In Vega's ending in the US version, 'M. Bison' says something like 'Not even the 'Ancient One' dared to challenge me!'.
He doesn't say anything like this in the Japanese version.
He is also never referred to as an 'evil scum bag', as he is in the US version.
Fei-Long's ending is translated incorrectly into English.
Capcom USA added in a bunch of references to 'The Great One and his son' that were not originally there.
A summary of what actually happened in the Japanese version :
A director, impressed with what he just saw, approaches Fei-Long and wants him to star in his movie.
Fei-Long says : 'I thought you understood. What I want to do is not acting, it's real fighting'.
The director offers him as much money as he wants, but Fei-Long just jumps away.
Twenty years after Hong Kong's greatest action star has faded from the screen, three million students practice 'Hitenryuu Kung Fu' (translated from Japanese as 'Flying Heaven Style Kung Fu') in front of the originator's memorial statue.
Some are doing so today.
Their teacher's name is --- [Fei-Long never mentions 'The Great One and his son' (Bruce and Brandon Lee) and the director never says anything about 're-dizzy combos'. Fei-long is not among the students].
Cammy's ending is translated incorrectly into English.
In the Japanese version, Vega tells Cammy that she was a spy for his organization three years ago. Her teammates say that they don't care about her past; it's only important what she does from now on.
In the American version, 'Bison' tells Cammy that they were in love!
Some of the voice samples of Cammy and Dee Jay were changed from the Japanese version.
Japanese version quote - World/US version quote.
* Cammy : 'Spiral Arrow', 'Cannon Drill'
* Cammy : 'Cannon Spike', 'Thrust Kick'
* Dee Jay : 'Slash', 'Max Out'
Here is a list of changes from previous SFII games :
* New title screen with new music.
* Completely new portraits for all of the characters. Vega's hat now has a winged-skull on it instead of a star.
* New endings for M. Bison, Balrog, Sagat and Vega. The last part of Chun-Li's ending is also modified, letting the player choose whether she should now live a normal girl's life or continue being a detective.
* Balrog no longer climbs the fence on his stage prior to doing his 'Flying Barcelona Attack' or 'Izuna Drop' moves. He now just jumps to the edge of the screen and jumps off, as he does in the other stages.
* Voice samples for characters and announcer re-recorded with different actors.
* USAF guys in Guile's stage are now wearing blue uniforms instead of green ones.
* The tugboat in Ken's stage is replaced with a yacht.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Super Secret Colors : Hold down the button you use to select your character for 3 seconds or so and you can get what is called the 'super' secret color (Note : You can't use the 1P or 2P start buttons to get the secret color).
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
- STAFF -
Planners : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), Mucchi
Character designers : Kursan, Ikusan Z, Q, Yorio, Tanuki, Katuragi, Matunanga, Rikagon, Simpsons, Pei, Mikiman, Buppo, M. Okazaki, Taka, Akiko, K. Crown, Shibataro
LCD handheld game (19??) released by Tiger Electronics.
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Super Street Fighter II - The Tournament Battle (c) 10/1993 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
If you have ever wondered why the characters in Super Street Fighter 2 have a ridiculous eight costume colours then now you will know. This version of SSF2 is quite rare but allows eight players to fight in a tournament. The reason for the eight costume colours is so all eight players can choose the same character and not get confused about which one they are.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Super Secret Colors : Hold down the button you use to select your character for 3 seconds or so and you can get what is called the 'super' secret color (Note : You can't use the 1P or 2P start buttons to get the secret color).
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo (c) 02/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 03
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Originally all of the additional features (see Updates section) that were added in SSFII Turbo (Gouki, Supers, etc) were planned for "Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers", but were left out due to time restraints.
Shin-Gouki, Shin-Gouki and Shin-Gouki : Depending on the kanji that's used for 'Shin', Akuma is of one of several personalities. As regular Akuma (considered to be an evil character by Capcom of America, but just an antihero by Capcom of Japan), he does not condone unnecessary roughness (he helps out those in need and only fights when either under self-defence or when challenged to a match - and any match is a deathmatch in his book). Shin-Akuma found in SFA2 is just regular Akuma not pulling his punches (it's the unnecessary roughness thing). Another note about Gouki : Akuma lives and trains on the island of Gokuentou, reportedly to have been destroyed in SFA2 (but Ryu was the only witness). Or, if you believe the non-canonical Pocket Fighter, turned into a tourist trap :-p
All of Gouki's voice samples are actually recycled voice samples from the other male characters.
Sony Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game on (Super Street Fighter II Arcade Game Track - SRCL-2822) 21/01/1994.
- UPDATES -
In the American version, all of Gouki's dialogue was removed instead of being translated. If you win with Gouki in SSF2 Turbo, Gouki has no victory quotes.
Some characters endings are translated inaccurately (See "Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers" entrie for details).
Here is a list of changes from "Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers" :
* Modified title screen with new music.
* The 'Character Select' screen's background music is changed. The new song is based on the title screen theme of "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" (and the other pre-Super SF2 games).
* After each character's ending, a new piece of artwork is displayed for that character. In Ryu's new art, the kanji 'Fuurinkazan' <wind, forest, fire, mountain> are written on his belt. These are the same kanji that are displayed on the breakable signs in Ryu's stage in "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior".
* New artwork in Dhalsim's ending. The picture of Dhalsim and his son is replaced with a new picture of Dhalsim with his wife and son. The photograph on the wall now shows Dhalsim with Sagat and Vega (It used to show two generic guys).
* All bonus games have been removed.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Akuma : At the character select screen, highlight Ryu and hold for 3 sec., highlight T. Hawk and hold for 3 sec., highlight Guile and hold for 3 sec., highlight Cammy and hold for 3 sec., highlight Ryu and hold for 3 sec., press all 3 punches and Start at the same time at the end of you counting.
* Akuma As Final Boss : If you reach the final stage on a single credit (no continues), you will fight Akuma instead of Vega.
* Super Secret Colors : Hold down the button you use to select your character for 3 seconds or so and you can get what is called the 'super' secret color (Note : You can't use the 1P or 2P start buttons to get the secret color).
* End Credits : If you beat the entire game without continuing, you will get to see the ending credits. If you don't lose a single round, the new ending artwork for each character is shown during the credits. Otherwise, you will see demos of the different characters fighting each other on various stages during the credits.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II Turbo (1994)
7. Street Fighter Alpha - Warriors' Dreams (1995)
8. Street Fighter Alpha 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
10. Street Fighter Alpha 3 (1998)
11. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
13. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge (c) 02/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 03
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Super Street Fighter II Turbo".
Originally all of the additional features (see Updates section) that were added in "Super Street Fighter II X" (Gouki, Supers, etc) were planned for "Super Street Fighter II", but were left out due to time restraints.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Shin-Gouki, Shin-Gouki and Shin-Gouki : Depending on the kanji that's used for 'Shin', Akuma is of one of several personalities. As regular Akuma (considered to be an evil character by Capcom of America, but just an antihero by Capcom of Japan), he does not condone unnecessary roughness (he helps out those in need and only fights when either under self-defence or when challenged to a match - and any match is a deathmatch in his book). Shin-Akuma found in SFA2 is just regular Akuma not pulling his punches (it's the unnecessary roughness thing). Another note about Gouki : Akuma lives and trains on the island of Gokuentou, reportedly to have been destroyed in SFA2 (but Ryu was the only witness) Or, if you believe the non-canonical Pocket Fighter, turned into a tourist trap :-p
All of Gouki's voice samples are actually recycled voice samples from the other male characters.
Sony Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game on (Super Street Fighter II Arcade Game Track - SRCL-2822) 21/01/1994.
- UPDATES -
In the American version, all of Gouki's dialogue was removed instead of being translated. If you win with Gouki in SSF2 Turbo, Gouki has no victory quotes.
Some characters endings are translated inaccurately (See "Super Street Fighter II" entrie for details).
Here is a list of changes from "Super Street Fighter II" :
* Modified title screen with new music.
* The 'Character Select' screen's background music is changed. The new song is based on the title screen theme of "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior" (and the other pre-Super SF2 games).
* After each character's ending, a new piece of artwork is displayed for that character. In Ryu's new art, the kanji 'Fuurinkazan' <wind, forest, fire, mountain> are written on his belt. These are the same kanji that are displayed on the breakable signs in Ryu's stage in "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior".
* New artwork in Dhalsim's ending. The picture of Dhalsim and his son is replaced with a new picture of Dhalsim with his wife and son. The photograph on the wall now shows Dhalsim with Sagat and Vega (It used to show two generic guys).
* All bonus games have been removed.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Gouki : At the character select screen : Highlight Ryu and hold for 3 sec., highlight T. Hawk and hold for 3 sec., highlight Guile and hold for 3 sec., highlight Cammy and hold for 3 sec., highlight Ryu and hold for 3 sec., press all 3 punches and Start at the same time at the end of you counting.
* Gouki As final boss : If you reach the final stage on a single credit (no continues), you will fight Gouki instead of Vega.
* Super Secret Colors : Hold down the button you use to select your character for 3 seconds or so and you can get what is called the 'super' secret color (Note : You can't use the 1P or 2P start buttons to get the secret color).
* End credits : If you beat the entire game without continuing, you will get to see the ending credits. If you don't lose a single round, the new ending artwork for each character is shown during the credits. Otherwise, you will see demos of the different characters fighting each other on various stages during the credits.
- SERIES -
1. Street Fighter (1987)
2. Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1991)
3. Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (1992)
4. Street Fighter II' Turbo - Hyper Fighting (1992)
5. Super Street Fighter II - The New Challengers (1993)
6. Super Street Fighter II X - Grand Master Challenge (1994)
7. Street Fighter Zero (1995)
8. Street Fighter Zero 2 (1996)
9. Street Fighter Zero 2 Alpha (1996)
10. Street Fighter III - New Generation (1997)
11. Street Fighter Zero 3 (1998)
12. Street Fighter III - Second Impact : Giant Attack (1998)
13. Street Fighter III - Third Strike : Fight For The Future (1999)
14. Hyper Street Fighter II - The Anniversary Edition (2003)
Super Strike Bowling (c) 1990 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
A conversion of "Strata Bowling" which uses a ball and mini alley.
- TRIVIA -
IR (infra-red) technology tracks the path of the ball, which is then sent to the software for decoding.
Like "Strata Bowling", Regulation, Flash and Strike or Die are all available.
"Slick Shot" and "Dyno Bop" also use this hardware.
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Super Tank (c) 1981 Video Games GMBH.
Super Tank is a shooter where you control a tank and have to clear a field of mines and bushes. You are chased by enemy tanks, which fire at you. After wiping out all the mines and bushes, you reach the second level. It is kind of a 'boss' level, where you have to fight a big enemy tank, the Super Tank. You can destroy it by a direct hit into its gun.
- TRIVIA -
Video Games GMBH (located in the town of Lich in Germany) started as an unauthorized bootleg manufacturer (i.e. : "Space Attack" (1978)). When the European countries changed their laws to protect the original creators, they started to develop their own arcade games. However, only two original games from Video Games GMBH are known to exist : Super Tank (1981) and "Looping" (1982).
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Super Tank Attack (c) 1993 Microprose.
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Super Ten (c) 02/1988 U.S. Games.
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Super Toffy (c) 1994 Midas.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Unico Electronics.
This game is more like a bootleg or hack than an original game; a LOT of the game code is taken directly from East Coast Coin Company's "Dangerous Dungeons".
- SERIES -
1. Toffy (1993)
2. Super Toffy (1994)
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Super Triv II (c) 1986 Status Games.
- SERIES -
1. Triv Quiz (1984)
2. Triv Two (1984)
3. Triv Four (1985)
4. Super Triv II (1986)
5. Super Triv III (1988)
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Super Triv III (c) 1988 Status Games.
- SERIES -
1. Triv Quiz (1984)
2. Triv Two (1984)
3. Triv Four (1985)
4. Super Triv II (1986)
5. Super Triv III (1988)
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$info=strvmstr,
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Super Trivia Master (c) 1986 ETI.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to PGD for manufacture.
ETI means 'Enerdyne Technologie Inc.'.
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$info=svf,
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Super Visual Football - European Sega Cup (c) 1994 Sega.
Game ID : 833-10851
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "The J.League 1994" and in US as "Super Visual Soccer - Sega Cup".
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=svs,
$bio
Super Visual Soccer - Sega Cup (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Super Visual Football - European Sega Cup" and in Japan as "The J.League 1994".
This game runs on the Sega System 32 hardware.
$end
$info=svolly91,
$bio
Super Volley '91 (c) 1991 Video System.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Power Spikes".
- UPDATES -
ONE PLAYER MODE :
* In the World version you can select a lot of European Teams and Brazil's Team.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you can select respectively only the Japanese Team and the Korean Team.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you can also play with female players.
* In the World version you must defeat in order: China, Japan, USA, Cuba, U.S.S.R.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you must defeat in order: France, USA, Cuba, Italy, U.S.S.R (male mode), Germany, Perù, China, Cuba, U.S.S.R (female mode).
* In the Japanese and Korean version when you get a point, you will see face of the player who made the point and the statistics of this player after the point (like aces, winners spikes, etc...).
TWO PLAYERS MODE :
* In the World Version you can select the same teams like in one player mode but in the Japanese and Korean version you can select respectively the Japanese Team and the Korean Team and the Italian and the USA Team.
* In the Japanese and Korean version you can also play with female players.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Thunder Serve : Hold the Up/Left Diagonal before pressing the serve button, and before hitting the ball hold the Down/Left Diagonal when the ball becomes red and press the button. This serve does an ace anytime except in the last two games, but you can also do it. You must press the button a bit before the ball becomes red, and you'll make an ace on the last line on the ground. The ball looks like a missile shot from the air.
* Phantom Serve : Hold the Up/Right Diagonal before pressing the serve button, and before hitting the ball hold the Down/Right Diagonal and when the ball becomes red press the button. This serve does an ace always except with the last two games. The ball splits in three phantom balls.
* Towering Serve : Hold Up before serving and hit the ball a bit before the ball becomes red. The ball leaves the screen and you don't know where it falls down.
- SERIES -
1. Super Volleyball (1989)
2. Super Volley '91 (1991)
3. Power Spikes II (1994)
$end
$info=svolley,svolleyk,svolleyu,
$bio
Super Volleyball (c) 08/1989 V-System.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East for US distribution.
- SERIES -
1. Super Volleyball (1989)
2. Super Volley '91 (1991)
3. Power Spikes II (1994)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
$end
$info=swcourt,
$bio
Super World Court (c) 1992 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NA-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Court - Pro Tennis (1988)
2. Super World Court (1992)
$end
$info=sws,
$bio
Super World Stadium (c) 1992 Namco.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=sws92,sws92g,
$bio
Super World Stadium '92 (c) 10/1992 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Another version is known as "Super World Stadium '92 Gekitouban" (translates from Japanese as 'Fierce Fighting Edition').
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=sws93,
$bio
Super World Stadium '93 (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=sws95,
$bio
Super World Stadium '95 (c) 1995 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=sws96,
$bio
Super World Stadium '96 (c) 1996 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=sws97,
$bio
Super World Stadium '97 (c) 1997 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System NB-1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=sws99,
$bio
Super World Stadium 1999 (c) 1999 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 12 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=sxevious,
$bio
Super Xevious (c) 1984 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Super Xevious is not a sequel of "Xevious", this is an update!
This game runs on the "Galaga" hardware.
Namco released a boardgame based on this game (same name) in 1985 (in Japan only) : Flying your ship about the levels (rolling the dice to move). Battle enemies on the ground by rolling dice, battle ones in the air via card combat. Build up your shields and power up your blaster as you progress through the levels. Each 'level' is a different board, and there's 7 levels (boards) in all. Cute little spaceships for your pieces.
- UPDATES -
The differences with "Xevious" are :
* Several new enemies are introduced, including a silver Galaxian flagship, two jet planes, a helicopter and a dark yellow tank.
* The Gameplay is a little more difficult.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret message : The designer of "Xevious" has included a trick for generating his name right at the beginning of the game. As soon as Solvalou appears, move to the far right edge of the screen and begin bombing constantly. Continue bombing until the first set of attacking rings is very close to you and then shoot the rings. The message 'Special thanks for you by game designer Evezoo.' will appear on the screen.
- STAFF -
From highscore table : Masanobu Endoh (Evezoo End), Masaya Nakamura (M.Nakamura), Eirry Mou, Shin-ichiro Okamoto (S.Okamoto), Shin-ichi Kojima (S.Kojima).
$end
$info=szaxxon,
$bio
Super Zaxxon (c) 11/1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Zaxxon" hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Zaxxon (1982)
2. Super Zaxxon (1982)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1984)
Apple II
$end
$info=superx,superxm,
$bio
Super-X (c) 1994 NTC.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Mitchell.
$end
$info=superbik,sbdk,
$bio
Superbike (c) 1983 Century Electronics.
$end
$info=ssoldier,
$bio
Superior Soldiers (c) 1993 Irem.
Seven selectable characters for you to choose from in this early. 90's space-themed fighter.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Perfect Soldiers".
This game runs on the Irem M-92G system hardware.
- STAFF -
Game planners : Roo, Hirogon, Oni.Nag
Programmer : Nagomi
Graphic designers : Sagotan, U.W.F., Kimi, Hidarin, Core.1, Yassy
Professional riders : Dani Fernández, Iker Fernández
Hardware design & production : Gaelco S.A.
Industrial design : Flores Associats S.L.
Graphic design : La Máquina S.L.
$end
$info=surpratk,
$bio
Surprise Attack (c) 1990 Konami.
Game ID : GX911
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
- STAFF -
Program designers : Heart Yoshinobu, Lambada Minakata, Square Morimoto, Stardust Masa, H. Akamatsu
Character designers : Prince Kukino, Depeche Yamashita, Wink Yamada
Sound designers : Michael Maezawa, Miki Higashino, Moai Sasaki, La Nakamur
Hardware designer : Komekome Konishi
Visual designers : H. Yoshihashi, K. Kamiya
$end
$info=survival,
$bio
Survival (c) 1982 Rock-ola.
$end
$info=survarts,
$bio
Survival Arts (c) 10/1993 American Sammy.
Another digitized fighter attempting to cash in on the "Mortal Kombat" craze featuring eight selectable characters and bonus rounds. The producers of this game must have raided the discount Halloween costume boutique. I cannot help but giggle each time I fight Dantel, the incredibly cheap and hilarious white trash ripoff of Shang Tsung.
Custume designers : Airi Tateishi, Tatehuni Wada, Hae Hahimoto
Sound and music composer : Shigeyuki Shinbo
Director of photography : Nobuhiho Ikeuchi
Programmer : Yoshio Asai
* CAST :
Viper : Jon Walter
Gunner : Brian Creech
Mongo : Handa David
Tasha : Saskia
Hiryu : Takeaki Katoh
Hanna : Monica Brown
Kane : Hideaki Takahashi
Santana : Hose Brand
Dantel : Sam Rodetsky
$end
$info=gogomilj,
$bio
Susume! Mile Smile (c) 1995 Fuuki.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Go For It! Mile Smile'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Go! Go! Mile Smile".
This is the first Fuuki arcade game.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Syaboon, T. Usami
Graphic designers : Dai, T. Komitan, Pan, Ryoma
Sound composer : A. Inu. Nishida
Character voices : T. Ando, M. Watanabe, T. Iwashita, S. Metugi, M. Canale, L. Breed, T. Lukasavitz, G. Crandell
Producer : Y. Takahashi
$end
$info=susume,
$bio
Susume! Taisen Puzzle Dama (c) 03/1996 Konami.
Game ID : GV027
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GV System hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Taisen Puzzle-dama (1994)
2. Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Puzzle-dama (1995)
3. Taisen Tokkae Puzzle-dama (1996)
4. Susume! Taisen Puzzle Dama (1996)
$end
$info=suzuka8h,suzuk8hj,
$bio
Suzuka 8 Hours - Coca-Cola (c) 1992 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a derivative Namco System 2 hardware.
This is the first game officially sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company.
Note : Coca-Cola was invented in 05/1886 by a pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. A bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, suggested the name 'Coca-Cola' to Dr. Pemberton. Robinson suggested this name because both the words Coca and Cola named 2 of the ingredients. Also the 2 'C's' would look good in advertising. The name 'Coca-Cola' first became a registered trademark in 1893.
- SERIES -
1. Suzuka 8 Hours - Coca-Cola (1992)
2. Suzuka 8 Hours 2 (1993)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
$end
$info=suzuk8h2,
$bio
Suzuka 8 Hours 2 (c) 1993 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a derivative Namco System 2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Suzuka 8 Hours - Coca-Cola (1992)
2. Suzuka 8 Hours 2 (1993)
$end
$info=swarm,
$bio
Swarm (c) 1979 Subelectro.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Galaxian".
- UPDATES -
In this version :
* After you fire if you move to the side, your shot moves with you.
* There is an energy indicator bar (timer, if you like) at the bottom of the screen.
$end
$info=swat,
$bio
SWAT (c) 1984 Coreland / Sega.
Game ID : 834-5388
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
- STAFF -
Security by : Syuichi Katagi
$end
$info=swimmer,swimmera,swimmerb,
$bio
Swimmer (c) 1982 Tehkan.
- TRIVIA -
One of the first game created by the dynamic duo Nishizawa/Ishizuka, who later became the core of Westone (aka the developers of the "Wonder Boy/Monster World" saga).
The main enemies in the first three racks -- Turtles, Crabs and Waterbugs -- would show up in Mario Brothers in the next year.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Michishito Ishizuka
Sound by : Michishito Ishizuka, R. Kawamoto
Hardware by : Y. Kotoyori, M. Yoneda
Debug by : M.Tsujii
Music by : Ryuichi Nishizawa
$end
$info=ssingles,
$bio
Swinging Singles (c) 19?? Yachiyo Electronics.
$end
$info=ssozumo,
$bio
Syusse Oozumou (c) 1984 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0008
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Successful Career - Annual Wrestling Match'.
$end
$info=syvalion,
$bio
Syvalion (c) 1988 Taito.
Game ID : B51
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito H System hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Syvalion : G.S.M. Taito 3 - D28B0014) on 21/03/1989.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
* Added a subtitle to the game title : 'The Warlords'.
* Titlescreen red background removed.
- STAFF -
Producer : Gary Stark
Game designer : Matthew Ford
Lead programmer : John Grigsby
Programmers : Norm Avellar, Gary Stark
Support programmer : Mike Albaugh
Systems support : David Shepperd
Lead animators : Rhizaldi Bugawan
3D Animators : Brian La France, Rich Chargin
Animators : Nick Stern
Model makers : John Ferrari, Patrice Moriarity
Digital imaging : Dave Portera
Project engineer : Don Paauw
Technician : Farrokh khodadadi
Audio : Brad Fuller
Audio engineer : Chuck Peplinski
Cabinet designer : Mark Gruber
Product designer : Ralph Perez
Controls : Wade Winblad
Harnessing : Carole Cameron, Stevie Landaverde
Woodshop : Connie Osuna
Metalshop : Jesus Torres
Product manager : David Macias
Software QA : David Pasquinelli
Japanese translation : Takeshi Hasegawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega 32x
$end
$info=ttmahjng,
$bio
T.T Mahjong (c) 1981 Taito.
An early, basic mahjong game.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- SERIES -
1. TT Mahjong (1981)
2. TT Mahjong 2
3. TT Mahjong Q
$end
$info=taotaido,taotaida,
$bio
Ta-o Taido (c) 04/1993 Video System.
Extremely simplistic fighter with eight selectable characters and a cooperative 2-player feature.
- TRIVIA -
Malcolm from "Aero Fighters 3" appears as one of the selectable fighters.
- UPDATES -
The new version (set 1) allows to play a 2 players game with a single credit while this isn't possible with the old version (set 2).
$end
$info=tacscan,
$bio
Tac/Scan (c) 04/1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
Tac/Scan was the only Sega vector game to use a vertically mounted (portrait) monitor.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : The most effective strategy for extending your playing time in Tac/Scan is to add as many extra ships as possible to your reserve (listed in upper-left corner of screen). Ships must be caught by the leading ship position which is further signified by a red colored underline in order to be added to your reserve. To begin capturing ships you must have at least one open position in your fleet; otherwise the game will not award ships (kill off two of your ships on the edges of your fleet at the very beginning of the game to achieve the highest amount of reserve ships during the first wave).
* Hint 2 : Wave one in Tac-Scan should always be played with a minimum of two ships in your fleet, with additional ships added as the levels get faster and harder. The second and third wave can almost always be effectively played with only two ships, and it is very important not to waste reserve ships in these two waves (saving those ships for the more dangerous first wave).
* Hint 3 : Always keep changing directions on both wave 1 and 2. It is very effective to destroy ships while turning on wave 1, and on wave 2 ships will have a hard time hitting you if you don't stay in the same position for very long.
* Hint 4 : The faster you fire, the shorter your shots will travel. Allowing a short pause between shots will allow them to travel the distance of the screen.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1982)
$end
$info=tactcian,tactcan2,
$bio
Tactician (c) 1982 Konami.
Game ID : GX335
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Sega.
$end
$info=tagteam,
$bio
Tag Team Wrestling (c) 01/1984 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0007
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East. Tag Team Wrestling was the first game that Technos licensed to Data East.
This game is also known as "The Big Pro Wrestling!".
- SERIES -
1. Tag Team Wrestling (1983)
2. Exciting Hour - The Prowrestling Network (1985)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
$end
$info=tailg,
$bio
Tail Gunner (c) 11/1979 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
Exidy licensed Tail Gunner for production of cockpit units with the name of "Tail Gunner 2".
A Tail Gunner unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Tron'.
- STAFF -
Produced by : Tim Skelly
Designed and programmed by : Dan Sunday, Larry Rosenthal
$end
$info=tail2nos,
$bio
Tail to Nose - Great Championship (c) 1989 V-System.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Super Formula - Chijou Saisoku no Batoru".
Based on the 1988 F1 Season, the game is not licensed, but the name changes are only slight : Lotos (Lotus), Mclarun (McLaren), Ferreri (Ferrari), Merci (March (Technically Leyton House)), Willruns (Williams) and Benetten (Benetton). During the demo you get to see pictures of the car, drivers and their names. The drivers look exactly like who they should be.
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Naoki Itamura (Gekko Itamura)
$end
$info=hotgmck,
$bio
Taisen Hot Gimmick (c) 1997 Psikyo.
A two player multi-screen mahjong game with beautiful graphics and beautiful women.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot Gimmick Competition'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Challenge Marion from "Gunbird" : Beat the first 3 opponents without punishing any to play against her.
* Challenge Miko from "Tengai" : Beat the first 3 opponents without punishing any to play against her.
* Challenge Kain from "Tengai" : Beat the next 3 opponents in the 2nd opponent selection screen without punishing any to play against him.
- SERIES -
1. Taisen Hot Gimmick (1997)
2. Taisen Hot Gimmick Kairakuten (1998)
3. Taisen Hot Gimmick 3 Digital Surfing (1999)
4. Taisen Hot Gimmick 4 Ever
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors :
Setsuna : Satomu Koorogi
April : Naoko Matsui
Tomoko : Akiko Yajima
$end
$info=hotgmck3,
$bio
Taisen Hot Gimmick 3 Digital Surfing (c) 1999 Psikyo.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Hot Gimmick Competition 3 Digital Surfing'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Challenge Meruti Melty (Only in Digital Surfing mode) : Defeat each opponent without punishing any. When the screen flashes random websites before the last opponent, input the commands, M, E, L.
* Challenge Jong Arika (Only in Jan Boy Story mode) : He appears before the last opponent only if you did not buy any items prior to meeting him.
- SERIES -
1. Taisen Hot Gimmick (1997)
2. Taisen Hot Gimmick Kairakuten (1998)
3. Taisen Hot Gimmick 3 Digital Surfing (1999)
4. Taisen Hot Gimmick 4 Ever
$end
$info=hgkairak,
$bio
Taisen Hot Gimmick Kairakuten (c) 1998 Psikyo.
A two player multi-screen mahjong game with beautiful graphics and beautiful women.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Heavenly Pleasure Hot Gimmick Competition'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Challenge Miko from "Tengai" : Beat each of the 3 opponents in the 1st opponent selection screen without punishing them. When the second opponent selection screen shows up, type M, then K.
* Challenge Marion from "Gunbird" : Beat each of the 3 opponents in the 2nd opponent selection screen without punishing them. When the third opponent selection screen shows up, type M, then G.
* Challenge Kain from "Tengai" : Beat each of the 3 opponents in the 3rd opponent selection screen without punishing them. When the fourth opponent selection screen shows up, type M, then D.
- SERIES -
1. Taisen Hot Gimmick (1997)
2. Taisen Hot Gimmick Kairakuten (1998)
3. Taisen Hot Gimmick 3 Digital Surfing (1999)
4. Taisen Hot Gimmick 4 Ever
$end
$info=fromanc2,
$bio
Taisen Idol-Mahjong Final Romance 2 (c) 1995 Video System.
Game ID : VSAM-28-2
A romantic evening of mahjong.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Final Romance Idol-Mahjong Competition 2'.
Script writer / General director : Yasunobu Hayashi
* CAST :
1st stage, Rina Koizumi : Satomi Koroogi
2nd stage, Mika Fujisaki : Fumie Kusachi
3rd stage, Kate Yamamura : Naoko Matsui
4th stage, Ryoko Hayami : Rie Iwatsubo
5th stage, Asuka Sendo : Ayako Shiraishi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=puzldama,
$bio
Taisen Puzzle-dama (c) 1994 Konami.
Game ID : GX315
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Puzzle-coin Wars'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Crazy Cross".
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Speed King, Taisen Puzzle-dama Original Game Soundtrack - KICA-7690) on 24/01/1996.
- SERIES -
1. Taisen Puzzle-dama (1994)
2. Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Puzzle-dama (1995)
3. Taisen Tokkae Puzzle-dama (1996)
4. Susume! Taisen Puzzle Dama (1996)
- STAFF -
Director : Einoshin
Software : Bonny, Y.K 98, Tak
Graphics : XXX, Toymen, Tera
Music : Ary, Kage
Hardware : USA 138, Nanbashot Tom
Producer : Masa 33
$end
$info=sassisu,
$bio
Taisen Tanto-R - Sasi-Su!! (c) 1996 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Tant-R Collecting Competition'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=tokkae,
$bio
Taisen Tokkae Puzzle-dama (c) 1996 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fetching Puzzle-coins Competition'.
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secrets Characters : Use the second button instead the first to select the difficulty level and you will have three additional characters to chose at the characters selection screen.
- SERIES -
1. Taisen Puzzle-dama (1994)
2. Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Puzzle-dama (1995)
3. Taisen Tokkae Puzzle-dama (1996)
4. Susume! Taisen Puzzle Dama (1996)
$end
$info=cupfinal,
$bio
Taito Cup Finals (c) 02/1993 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Hattrick Hero '93" and also known as "Super Cup Finals" (11/1993).
The honorable samurai fight to remove the evil samurai and their hordes of soldiers from Japan.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Shingen - Samurai-Fighter".
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 1-A system hardware
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
$end
$info=talbot,
$bio
Talbot (c) 1982 Volt Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Alpha for manufacture and distribution.
$end
$info=tnk3j,
$bio
TANK (c) 1985 SNK.
Game ID : A3006
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "TNK III".
The staff info appears on the 'TANK' letter on the title screen.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Hasegawa, Noriko
Sound : Tsuji
Hardware : Akitadesi
Art : Tama, Nakai, Funahasi
Producers : Mr. Oba, Bon
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987)
$end
$info=tankbatt,
$bio
Tank Battalion (c) 10/1980 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Tank Battalion is the first war game from Namco.
A Tank Battalion unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Jekyll & Hyde... Together Again'.
- SERIES -
1. Tank Battalion (1980)
2. Vs. Battle City (1985)
3. Tank Force (1991)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
Sord-M5
PC [Windows, CD-Rom] (1997, Namco History Vol.2")
$end
$info=tankbust,
$bio
Tank Busters (c) 1985 Valadon Automation.
$end
$info=tankfrce,tankfrcj,
$bio
Tank Force (c) 12/1991 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
The round 17 is an illustration of "Pac-Man".
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.9 - VICL-8089) on 22/09/1993.
- SERIES -
1. Tank Battalion (1980)
2. Vs. Battle City (1985)
3. Tank Force (1991)
- STAFF -
Producers : Masaya Nakamura, K. Sawano
Director : Wan Wan
Game designers : Mr. Demo, Y. Kounoe
Programmer : Boku
Graphic designers : Mr. Demo, Mita Chan
Music composer : John
Adviser : Devil, S. Shimizu
$end
$info=tantr,tantrbl,tantrbl2,
$bio
Tant-R - Puzzle & Action (c) 1992 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Tant-R - Puzzle & Action (1992)
2. Ichidant-R - Puzzle & Action (1994)
3. Treasure Hunt - Puzzle & Action (1997)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
Sega Game Gear (1994)
$end
$info=tapper,sutapper,tappera,rbtapper,
$bio
Tapper (budweiser) (c) 12/1983 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
There were two other versions of Tapper : Root Beer (01/1984) and Suntory (Japan, Game ID : 834-5385 / 834-5387).
The main character in the game (as well as the guy in "Domino Man" and one of the lumberjacks in "Timber") is based on a Marvin Glass employee named Mike Ferris who had the same mustache and bald head and wore a red T-shirt all the time. This game was play tested in a Chicago-area Rush Streetbar called the Snuggery with much positive feedback. Digitized belches were going to be used in the game, but they never made it into the final version.
The Tapper Suntory was a Sega board - Suntory is a Japanese beer.
- UPDATES -
Suntory version has different graphics and most likely different music.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Here's A Tapper Easter Egg : In the attract mode, wait until the word Tapper is filling up with beer, and hold down the joystick, both taps, and the player 1 & 2 buttons. You will then see the names of the game designers.
* Hint 1 : Take your time in the first few levels. You can make a high score by leaving one person and waiting for more people.
* Hint 2 : The last guy in the row will almost always leave a tip.
* Hint 3 : If a person leaves the bar in the first level you get 50 points but, if you let them get close to the end of the bar, they will drink the beer and stay. It's 100 for getting the empty mug.
* Hint 4 : The longer you stay in the level, the faster the people and mugs move.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Steve Meyer
Graphics by : Scott Morrison
Sounds by : Rick Hicaro
Support by : Elaine Ditton
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Nintendo 64 (2000, "Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits Volume I")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
PC [CD-Rom] (1997, Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Midway Collection 2")
Atari 800
Apple II
* Others :
Palm OS ("Midway Arcade Classic")
$end
$info=targ,targc,
$bio
Targ (c) 06/1980 Exidy.
The heroic green 'Wummel' (your spaceship) travels in columns and rows created by the squares (9x9) of the Crystal City. Your mission ? Destroy the shrewd blue Spectar Smuggler who rarely raids the Crystal City and dodge and shoot the angry res Targs who defend the secret hiding place of the Spectar.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
First 'fantasy theme' game.
- SERIES -
1. Targ (1980)
2. Spectar (1980)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (19??)
$end
$info=tgtball,tgtballa,
$bio
Target Ball (c) 1995 Yun Sung.
$end
$info=targeth,
$bio
Target Hits (c) 1994 Gaelco.
Game ID : 940531
- TRIVIA -
Designed & developed by Zigurat.
$end
$info=tharrier,tharierj,
$bio
Task Force Harrier (c) 1989 UPL.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to American Sammy for US distribution.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Task Force Harrier - PCCB-00041) on 21/09/1990.
$end
$info=joemac,
$bio
Tatakae Genshijin - Joe & Mac (c) 1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAG
A bunch of neanderthals nerds have raided your village and have kidnapped all the babes! As the Caveman Ninja duo, Joe & Mac must face all kinds of prehistoric perils in order to rescue all the girls. Features awesome graphics & fun filled gameplay.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fighting Cavemen - Joe & Mac'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Caveman Ninja".
- SERIES -
1. Tatakae Genshijin - Joe & Mac (1991)
2. Tatakae Genshijin 2 - Rookie no Bouken (1992, Nintendo Super Famicom)
3. Tatakae Genshijin 3 - Shujaku-ha Yappari Joe & Mac (1993, Nintendo Super Famicom)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Elegy of Battle'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Trojan".
This game runs on the "Section Z" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- STAFF -
Music by : Ayako Mori
$end
$info=tattass,tattassa,
$bio
Tattoo Assassins (c) 03/1995 Data East Pinball.
Nine Tattooed Assassins were ordered by Mullah Abba to defeat Koldan and his minions in this fun rip-off of "Mortal Kombat".
- TRIVIA -
This represents one of the most tragic tales in game design - one of the few examples of games to be dismissed by the programmers themselves. The idea started out simple enough - use Data East graphics hardware to produce a take-off of "Mortal Kombat". However, the hardware was not particularly up to the task, so the game needed gimmicks in the form of extra features etc. Bob Gale (producer of 'Back to The Future') came up with the story and concept, while it was up to Data East Pinball (Now Stern Pinball) to code the game. A preliminary test version was made, but already the programmers were getting depressed. Still there's nothing like a good show test to motivate programmers. They got nothing like a good show test - the game was heralded at that point as a disaster. At this stage all motivation departed, both programmers and artists were relying on each other to salvage the game. However, depsite recruiting the Data East animators to the job, most of the effort went into improving the video source for the digitised characters - Data East were apparently unaware that the original Mortal Kombat spent a long time in post production to correct video noise, which apparently was kept to a minimum by using cardboard costumes! As it was, Tattoo Assasins was never released for good reason. The 'official' reason for Tattoo Assassins being cancelled was that 'It did not compare favourably to "Killer Instinct"' - Rumour had it that the beta testers had to be supervised to ensure that they kept playing Tattoo instead of the latest pinball fixtures.
Echoing "Mortal Kombat II" and its intellectual fighters, Gretchen Stockdale (Hannah Hart) gave up modelling to become a fully qualified attorney.
Carlos and Daniel Pesina from Midway's MK series worked in TA. After that, Midway didn't want them to work with them in "Mortal Kombat 3", so they killed Johnny Cage (the only Daniel Pesina character that didn't wear a mask) and excluded Raiden (Carlos Pesina).
Note : The game claims there are 220 fatalities (see 'Tips And Tricks' section for more info).
TA is the only fighting game where you can kick while you block. And it's also the only fighting game where you see a man undressing to fart, and a woman farts too...
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Random Selection : At the character selection screen, highligh Billy Two-Moons and press Up.
* Alternate Colors : Highlighting your characters and press Start to change their colors.
* Vs. Screen Tricks :
1. When your character walk - Press LP to speak.
2. When your character stop walking - Press SP to provoque.
* Common Fatality :
Decapitation Uppercut : (close) Down+HP
Exploding Roundhouse : (close) Back+HK
Spontanous Decapitation : (Anywhere) Block(x27)
IT'S BURGERTIME!! : (Anywhere) LP, HP, Block
WILDE THANG : (Anywhere) LP, HK, Block
Farmer and Wife picture : (Anywhere) LP, LK, Block
The Turtles must save April from the clutches of Shredder and the Foot Clan! Pizza time!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside UK as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and in Japan as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Super Kame Ninja".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
Censors in the UK thought the title 'ninja' was too violent, so the 'Ninja Turtles' became 'Hero Turtles' for the UK audience.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Special Music Senryoubako, Heiesei 3-nendo ban - KICA-9005-9008) on 21/12/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Various Sewer Level Tricks :
1) When fighting in the sewer level, move your character as close as you can to the edge of the stone floor without falling to the water. If done correctly, no enemy in this level including the boss can touch you here as long as you remain on the floor's edge!
2) Stand just below the ledge in the middle of the screen. Then jump straight up. You will land just on the edge of the upper level. Nothing can hurt you for the rest of that level, but you can kill anything that comes close enough to you (You can't move up or down though, or you'll have to repeat this trick).
3) You can keep from getting hit by walking right along the edge of the brick floor. This prevents enemies from attacking you from multiple directions. You still need to nail enemies directly in front of you or behind you. This is easy with Donatello.
* You can theoretically get unlimited points. Use the yellow guy's boomerang. Lead one yellow guy in such a way that he gets stuck at an object (fire hydrant or barrel) between you and him, aligned horizontally. He will try to move toward you, but he won't be able to move since the object is near him. Get close enough to him so that he starts throwing boomerangs. You can kill each one for (wow!) 1 point.
* Killing most bosses consist of 3 strategies : They all consist of moving vertically towards the bosses.
1) Move vertically upwards, hit the boss, and move vertically downwards. Repeat until dead. Works well on Bebop.
2) Wait for the boss to move vertically down towards you, wait for him, hit him, and move vertically upwards. Repeat until he's dead. Works best on Rocksteady. Best results occur when you hit and run at the same time.
3) Wait for the boss to move vertically towards you. Jump over him, move through him and attack as you do this, keep moving. Repeat. Works well on the big robots.
- SERIES -
1. Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (1989)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (1991)
- STAFF -
Programmer : G. Suzuki
Character designer : Mariyanma 25
Graphic designer : K. Hattori
Visual designer : Y. Asano
Animation : K. Yamashita
Sound : S. Tasaka, Imo Hideto
Music : Mutsuhiko Izumi, Miki Higashino
Hardware : S. Matsumoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)
Commodore C64 (1991)
Atari ST (1991, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2")
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=tmnt,tmnt2po,tmntu,tmntua,
$bio
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (c) 1989 Konami.
Game ID : GX963
The Turtles must save April from the clutches of Shredder and the Foot Clan! Pizza time!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Super Kame Ninja" and in UK as "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
This game was based on the first season of the original 1989 cartoon show.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Special Music Senryoubako, Heiesei 3-nendo ban - KICA-9005-9008) on 21/12/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Various Sewer Level Tricks :
1) When fighting in the sewer level, move your character as close as you can to the edge of the stone floor without falling to the water. If done correctly, no enemy in this level including the boss can touch you here as long as you remain on the floor's edge!
2) Stand just below the ledge in the middle of the screen. Then jump straight up. You will land just on the edge of the upper level. Nothing can hurt you for the rest of that level, but you can kill anything that comes close enough to you (You can't move up or down though, or you'll have to repeat this trick).
3) You can keep from getting hit by walking right along the edge of the brick floor. This prevents enemies from attacking you from multiple directions. You still need to nail enemies directly in front of you or behind you. This is easy with Donatello.
* You can theoretically get unlimited points. Use the yellow guy's boomerang. Lead one yellow guy in such a way that he gets stuck at an object (fire hydrant or barrel) between you and him, aligned horizontally. He will try to move toward you, but he won't be able to move since the object is near him. Get close enough to him so that he starts throwing boomerangs. You can kill each one for (wow!) 1 point.
* Killing most bosses consist of 3 strategies : They all consist of moving vertically towards the bosses.
1) Move vertically upwards, hit the boss, and move vertically downwards. Repeat until dead. Works well on Bebop.
2) Wait for the boss to move vertically down towards you, wait for him, hit him, and move vertically upwards. Repeat until he's dead. Works best on Rocksteady. Best results occur when you hit and run at the same time.
3) Wait for the boss to move vertically towards you. Jump over him, move through him and attack as you do this, keep moving. Repeat. Works well on the big robots.
- SERIES -
1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (1991)
- STAFF -
Programmer : G. Suzuki
Character designer : Mariyanma 25
Graphic designer : K. Hattori
Visual designer : Y. Asano
Animation : K. Yamashita
Sound : S. Tasaka, Imo Hideto
Music : Mutsuhiko Izumi, Miki Higashino
Hardware : S. Matsumoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990, JP "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and US "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 - The Arcade Game")
The Turtles must save April from the clutches of Shredder and the Foot Clan! Pizza time!
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Super Turtle Ninja'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and in UK as "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles".
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
This game was based on the first season of the original 1989 cartoon show.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Special Music Senryoubako, Heiesei 3-nendo ban - KICA-9005-9008) on 21/12/1990.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Various Sewer Level Tricks :
1) When fighting in the sewer level, move your character as close as you can to the edge of the stone floor without falling to the water. If done correctly, no enemy in this level including the boss can touch you here as long as you remain on the floor's edge!
2) Stand just below the ledge in the middle of the screen. Then jump straight up. You will land just on the edge of the upper level. Nothing can hurt you for the rest of that level, but you can kill anything that comes close enough to you (You can't move up or down though, or you'll have to repeat this trick).
3) You can keep from getting hit by walking right along the edge of the brick floor. This prevents enemies from attacking you from multiple directions. You still need to nail enemies directly in front of you or behind you. This is easy with Donatello.
* You can theoretically get unlimited points. Use the yellow guy's boomerang. Lead one yellow guy in such a way that he gets stuck at an object (fire hydrant or barrel) between you and him, aligned horizontally. He will try to move toward you, but he won't be able to move since the object is near him. Get close enough to him so that he starts throwing boomerangs. You can kill each one for (wow!) 1 point.
* Killing most bosses consist of 3 strategies : They all consist of moving vertically towards the bosses.
1) Move vertically upwards, hit the boss, and move vertically downwards. Repeat until dead. Works well on Bebop.
2) Wait for the boss to move vertically down towards you, wait for him, hit him, and move vertically upwards. Repeat until he's dead. Works best on Rocksteady. Best results occur when you hit and run at the same time.
3) Wait for the boss to move vertically towards you. Jump over him, move through him and attack as you do this, keep moving. Repeat. Works well on the big robots.
- SERIES -
1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Super Kame Ninja (1989)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (1991)
- STAFF -
Programmer : G. Suzuki
Character designer : Mariyanma 25
Graphic designer : K. Hattori
Visual designer : Y. Asano
Animation : K. Yamashita
Sound : S. Tasaka, Imo Hideto
Music : Mutsuhiko Izumi, Miki Higashino
Hardware : S. Matsumoto
$end
$info=tmnt2,tmnt2a,tmnt22p,
$bio
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (c) 1991 Konami.
Game ID : GX063
Shredder sends the Turtles through time in an attempt to kill them, but little does Shredder know that the Turtles will end up back at the Technodrome only to face him down once again!
- TRIVIA -
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami All Stars 1993 - KICA-9016, 9018) on 21/12/1992.
- SERIES -
1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1989)
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (1991)
- STAFF -
Director : G. Suzuki
Game programmer : K. Takabayashi
Character designer : Moriyanma 27
Graphic designer : M. Inafuku
Visual designer : S. Kitai
Sound designer : T. Ogura
Music composer : Mutsuhiko Izumi
Hardware design : Yasushi Furukawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV - Turtles In Time")
$end
$info=tehkanwc,
$bio
Tehkan World Cup (c) 1985 Tehkan.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret music : After finishing a game, and provided you reach the top scores, you are given the chance to enter your name. Instead of writing your name, try one of the following :
1) Type the planner name : 'TOMI' (in this case 'TOM' will be displayed and the last letter 'I' acts like the END button) and you will be able to listen to the ending theme which only comes up after winning the final. This means, that if you win the final, you can listen to the winning theme TWICE! :)
2) Type the programmer name : 'MICH' (here 'MIC' will be displayed and the last letter 'H' acts like the END button) you will be able to listen to some other music which does not exist anywhere else in the game!
- STAFF -
Programmer : Michishito Ishizuka (MIC)
Planner : Shinichiroh Tomie (TOM)
Music : Tsukasa masuko (TSU)
Character designer : Rie Yatomi (RIE)
Cabinet designer : Kohji Okada
Illustration : Hideyuki Yokoyama (YOK)
$end
$info=tekipaki,
$bio
Teki-Paki - Brainwashing Game (c) 1991 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-020
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for USA.
This game in known in Japan and Asia as "Teki-Paki - Sennou Game" (subtitle translates from Japanese as 'Brainwashing Game').
Licensed to Honest Trading Co. for Hong Kong and to Spacy Co. Ldt for Taiwan.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Tomoaki Takanohashi
$end
$info=tekken,tekkena,tekkenb,
$bio
Tekken (c) 12/1994 Namco.
World's 8 best martial artists emerge into 'The King Of Iron Fist Tournament' for winning the title of King of Iron Fist and a large purse of prize money. Every artist will try his best to defeat Heihachi and win the prize money and fame.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Iron Fist'.
This game runs on the Namco System 11 hardware.
The game was originally going to be called 'Rave War'.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edtion soundtrack album for this game on 03/1995.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : TE1/VER.B
* Build date : 17 :53 :08, DEC 9 1994
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : TE2/VER.B
* Build date : 17 :53 :08, DEC 9 1994
REVISION 3 :
* Software version : TE4/VER.C
* Build date : 15 :07 :12, JAN 12 1995
- SERIES -
1. Tekken (1994)
2. Tekken 2 (1995)
3. Tekken 3 (1996)
4. Tekken Tag Tournament (1999)
5. Tekken 4 (2001)
6. Tekken Advance (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- STAFF -
Director & Main designer : Seiichi Ishii
Coordinator : Masamichi Abe
Game maintenance : Teruaki Konishi, Masahiro Kimoto, Yutaka Kounoe
World's 19 toughest fighters enter The King Of Iron Fist 3, in order to defeat the evil Heihachi and the two bosses Ogre and True Ogre. Every character has his own ambition of winning the tournament. A fully 3d game with one on one concept of fight.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Iron Fist 3'.
This game runs on the Namco System 12 hardware.
This is the first Tekken game which has 3D backgrounds.
Most of the characters like Jin, Law, Julia are the children of the characters from the first Tekken games.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Anna Williams : Highlight Nina Williams at the characters selection screen and press the Start button. Anna Williams plays identical to Nina Williams. This option is only available after Bryan Fury is play-againstable from Time Release.
* Play As Tiger Jackson : Highlight Eddy Gordo at the characters selection screen and press the Start button. Tiger Jackson plays identical to Eddy Gordo. This option is only available after Ogre 2 is play-asable from Time Release.
* Special Outfits : There are three characters that can use additional outfits by pressing 'Start' to select them instead of a punch or kick button, these are : Jin Kazama, Forest Law, Ling Xiaoyu (Jin and Ling special outfits can only be selected after Mokujin becomes fightable).
* Fight Against Jin As Boss : Play with Heihachi and sometimes you will have to fight with Jin who will be 9th stage's boss instead of Heihachi.
- SERIES -
1. Tekken (1994)
2. Tekken 2 (1995)
3. Tekken 3 (1996)
4. Tekken Tag Tournament (1999)
5. Tekken 4 (2001)
6. Tekken Advance (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- STAFF -
Directors : Masamichi Abe, Yutaka Kounoe
Game directors : Masahiro Komoto, Katsuhiro Harada
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Iron Fist Tag Tournament'.
This game runs on a Namco System 12 hardware.
This game has a tag play system (i.e : one player can play select a team of two players) and then during a match he can tag his characters at any time. Unlike other tekken games, this episode has no specific storyline and the main idea behind the game was to create a game which will have all the chracters from tekken1 to tekken3 with a few new characters. Tekken Tag Tournament has a total of 38 characters. When the machine is turned on for the first time, by default only 10 characters are playable. The rest of the characters are released one by one after specific time. The characters can be tagged by pressing the 5th key.
- SERIES -
1. Tekken (1994)
2. Tekken 2 (1995)
3. Tekken 3 (1996)
4. Tekken Tag Tournament (1999)
5. Tekken 4 (2001)
6. Tekken Advance (2001, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation2 (2000)
$end
$info=teljan,
$bio
Tel Jan (c) 1999 Electro Design.
Mahjong controlled with a joystick.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
$end
$info=telmahjn,
$bio
Telephone Mahjong (c) 01/1989 Nichibutsu.
Girls that can talk on the phone AND play mahjong at the same time!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=tempest,tempest1,tempest2,tempest3,
$bio
Tempest (c) 10/1981 Atari.
Game ID : 136002
- TRIVIA -
Tempest was an awesome arcade game that transported the player into abstract realms of space. Soaring into its second decade of life, Tempest is still the favorite of devotees who seek to become one with this adventure through hyperspace. Approximately 29,900 units were produced. Tempest sold approximately 20,000 units to distributors before it was even released.
Tempest was the first game to use 'Color-Quadrascan' and 'Skill-Step', both features unique to Atari vector games. Tempest was originally a 3-D "Space Invaders" clone called 'Vortex', but was changed when the other engineers didn't come back to play the game. This was kind of a test for an Atari game; if the engineers kept coming back to play a new game, it was considered a hit.
The first prototype of the game had the shape wireframe spinning and the gunner remaining stationary, but that caused motion sickness after a period of time so it was changed around.
* The Creation of Tempest : Dave Theurer, who designed the game and wrote the software, said his original intention was to make a first-person perspective of the "Space Invaders" game, but he ended up doing something completely new and different. Rich Adam : "Dave implemented a first-person "Space Invaders". Everybody played it but they didn't keep coming back. You could tell when you had something cool, the engineers kept coming back. This was good and bad because there were times when you wanted to work on your game and everybody would want to be playing it. But when he was doing the first-person "Space Invaders", Dave didn't run into this problem of everyone wanting to play the game... and he said to himself : 'Well, maybe this isn't working. What can I do?' Then I came in one day and all of a sudden he had this round tube with these things coming up it. I said, 'What the heck is that Dave?' He said, 'I don't know. Aliens from the center of the Earth? I don't know.' I think he said something about having had a dream about it. I said, 'How does it work?' He said, 'I don't know. They're coming up around the edge of this thing and you're trying to blow them away.' He just sort of started out with this concept and took it from there. I can see why he would say that Tempest was certainly his proudest achievement. He worked extremely hard on that. It's pure creation from his own brain.".
* Remembrances from the Video Game Masters : Although known for his hard work and for his ability to focus on and conquer exceedingly tough software problems, Dave Theurer looks back upon his days at Atari as having been fun and rewarding. Dave Theurer : "It was just so exciting working on these new games. All my life I loved explosions. When I went to college I was a chemistry major because I wanted to do something where I could make explosions. When I was a kid I had a chemistry set and I'd blow stuff up all the time. Eventually, you learn that you can't really do that in real life, so the next best thing is to do it on the screen, so here I was blowing stuff up on the screen. Simulating real life is fun too. It's almost like you can create your own universe. Well, you are creating your own universe. That's rewarding, to see something come alive.".
Playing games, both video and pinball, was a constant part of life for the engineers at Atari. Dan Pliskin : "In the morning, I used to go in and I'd make up a pot of Italian roast or French roast coffee and pour myself a big mug. Then I'd go and sit it on a pinball machine and drink coffee and play pinball until scores got up to, like, a couple hundred thousand. That would be my indication that I was sharp enough to go and design something.".
* Popular from the Start : Tempest was a game that immediately captivated people from the very start. Lyle Rains : "Like a number of these games that were very addictive, the Tempest controls were good enough to where once you learned how to manipulate them you could almost become one with the machine. That is, a good Tempest player gets to spin that knob and do the firing in the right time and get into sync with the machine or get into a rhythm. I don't know exactly what to call it, but you were so close to the action that part of you entered the experience. You forgot about what was going on around you and you were just there. And you could get very good at it. I think what people like is the ability to accomplish amazing things."
* The Great 25-Cent Escape : Not only did players often find a sense of welcome escape in the video games they played, but this was very much the intention of some of the great game designers. Dave Theurer : "I want to design it for a guy who's totally frazzled by his job and needs a way to temporarily escape. There's a certain class of games... where you just get into a trance when you're playing them. As long as you're in this trance you'll do fine.".
A Tempest unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', in the 1983 movie 'Twilight Zone - The Movie', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1984 movie 'Night of the Comet', in the 1986 movie 'Running Scared', in the 1986 movie 'Maximum Overdrive' (A cocktail cabinet) and in the 1987 movie 'Death Wish 4 - The Crackdown'.
A Tempest unit appears in the music video 'Subdivisions' by RUSH.
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* First public release.
Revision 2 :
* Fixes the score cheat in test mode.
* Changes spinner letters to a line.
Revision 3 :
* Fixes screen collapse between 1 and 2 players in the 2 player mode.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
These are cheats that were apparently left in by somebody at Atari. They were removed in ROM 217 and 222 software revision 2. First, you must complete level 8 and get a score with the format XXYYZZ : XX must be greater than 16, YY between 29 and 60, ZZ is a code listed below...
00 - freeze screen
01 - access bookkeeping totals
05 - allows playing during attract mode
06 - 40 free credits
11 - 40 free credits
12 - 40 free credits
14 - credit sound without actual credit
15 - credit sound without actual credit
16 - 40 free credits
17 - 40 free credits
18 - 40 free credits
41 - switch last 2 digits of score
42 - increase score quickly
46 - demonstration mode - start at any level, up to level 81
50 - player moves by itself
51 - player moves by itself
60 - objects drift down
66 - objects drift right
67 - objects jump
68 - objects drift up
70 - objects drift up
After code '05' (play during attract mode) is activated, the following cheats become available...
Set the last two digits to 46 : Random-colored level with wrong enemies.
Set the last two digits to 48 : 255 extra lives.
- SERIES -
1. Tempest (1981)
2. Tempest 2000 (1994, Atari Jaguar)
3. Tempest 3000 (2000, Nuon)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Dave Theurer (DFT)
Project leader : (MPH)
Hardware Guy : (SDL)
Technician : (MJP)
From hiscore table : Eric Durfey (EJD), (DES), (RRR), (BEH)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983, Proto, Only one cart exists by the looks of it :)
Atari 5200 (1983, Proto)
Atari 2600 (1984)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sega Saturn (1997, "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1")
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Atari Anniversary Advance")
* Computers :
Acorn Electron (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Atari ST (1989)
PC [CD-Rom] (1999, "Atari Arcade hits 1")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
Commodore C64 ("Genesis")
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=temptube,
$bio
Tempest Tubes (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This is a hack of the original "Tempest".
- UPDATES -
This hack adds new shaped levels to the game (game is much harder), but the title screen remains unchanged.
- STAFF -
This hack was created by : Duncan Brown
$end
$info=dwj,
$bio
Tenchi wo Kurau (c) 04/1989 Capcom.
Chinese heroes of the Three Kingdoms saga mount their horses and slash their way through hordes of enemy infantry in order to unite ancient China!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Heaven and Earth Recieving Blows'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Dynasty Wars".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
The Tenchi wo Kurau series is based on the Chinese tale best known as Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Pony Canyon / Scitorn released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Strider Hiryu : G.S.M. Capcom 2 - D25B1001) on 21/05/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Tenchi wo Kurau (1989)
2. Tenchi wo Kurau II - Sekiheki no Tatakai (1992)
- STAFF -
Producer : Kihaji Okamoto
Game Designers : Noritaka Funamizu (Poo), S. Sato, K. Kataoka
Programmers : Y. Mutsunobu, M. Kobayashi, Y. Tsunasaki
Obj Designers : Kurichan, Y. Tamago, M. Tanabe, M. Matsuura, Shinji Sakashita
Scr Designers : Fukumoyan, M. Konishi, M. Miyao, K. Koizumi
Sound music : Manami Goto
Illustration : S. Shintani
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1991)
$end
$info=wofj,
$bio
Tenchi wo Kurau II - Sekiheki no Tatakai (c) 10/1992 Capcom.
Four Chinese heroes attempt to unite China by defeating the hordes of enemies who stand in their way! Based on the Three Kingdoms saga.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Heaven and Earth Recieving Blows II - Battle of Red Wall'.
This game is known in US as "Warriors of Fate" and in Asia as "Sangokushi II".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
The background and all characters were based on an actual history : The Period of Three Kingdoms after the 'Han' Dynasty in China. Character designs were based on a popular Japanese manga called 'Destruction of Heaven and Earth' published by Shueisha in Japan and created by Moto Kikaku.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Tenchi Wo Kurau II : G.S.M. Capcom 7 - PCCB-00133) on 20/08/1993.
- UPDATES -
There are quite a few things that were changed or taken out between the original Japanese version (Tenchi wo Kurau II) and the World version ("Warrior of Fates"). They are listed as follows :
* After the bonus stage, a scene with the 3rd emperor making comments was cut.
* After the bonus stage, there was an additional conversation with the advisor and Kuan-Ti.
* All names in-game were accompanied by their kanji.
* All names were changed and aren't even properly translated from the originals.
* Before the bonus stage, there is a scene where Kuan-Ti is discussing with the 3rd emperor is cut.
* In stage 1, a short message from the advisor was taken out.
* In stage 1, the boss gave a short dialogue.
* In stage 3, during the opening the boss has a short dialogue.
* In stage 4, the boss had a short dialogue.
* In stage 5, Akkila-Orkhan has a short dialogue.
* In stage 5, the boss had a short dialogue.
* In stage 5, after killing the boss there is a long scene dealing with a woman and a baby that was completely cut.
* In stage 6, there were additional lines between the player and Kuan-Ti.
* In stage 8, a short message from the advisor was taken out.
* In stage 8, the boss has a short dialogue.
* In stage 9, a short message from the advisor was taken out.
* In stage 9, there was a conversation between player and the boss.
* In stage 9, you can select from 2 decisions which could determine which of 3 endings you would get.
* Some weapons were generalized in the World version.
* The demo opening and text is different giving more detail from the events that occurred in Tenchi o Kurau 1.
* The text 'Tekishou (boss name) uchiitotarii' was accompanied with the voice at the end of every stage (The enemy commander (boss name) has been killed!).
- SERIES -
1. Tenchi wo Kurau (1989)
2. Tenchi wo Kurau II - Sekiheki no Tatakai (1992)
Nice horizontal shoot'em up with five selectable characters who have their own storyline and ending.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Beyond The Heavens'.
This game is known in Japan as "Sengoku Blade - Sengoku Ace Episode II".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra Features : If you hold Test Button + PL1 Button 1 during boot, you get extra options in the test menu. A level skip, BG test usually etc...
* Play As Ayin : At the character selection screen, highlight the [?] and press Up(X3), Down(X3), Up(X7) and Ayin will appear.
- SERIES -
1. Samurai Aces (1993)
2. Tengai (1996)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1996)
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$info=term2,term2la2,term2la1,
$bio
Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (c) 11/1991 Midway.
Hasta La Vista, Baby!
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams / Midway Y Unit hardware.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Software version : LA1
* Build date : 11/1/91
REVISION 2 :
* Software version : LA2
* Build date : 12/9/91
REVISION 3 :
* Software version : LA3
* Build date : 3/27/92
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
Bonus Trick on Stage 1 : On Stage 1, exoskeletons will sometimes pop up in the foreground. When this occurs, shoot the skull until a CPU appears. Shoot the CPU quickly and you can receive a bonus (points, shield, more energy, plasma cannon, etc)!
- STAFF -
Directors : George N. Petro (GNP), Jack E. Haeger (JEH)
* Game Design :
Programmers : George N. Petro (GNP), Warren Davis (WBD), William F. Dabelstein, Jr. Todd R. Allen
Graphics designers : Jack E. Haeger (JEH), Tim Coman (TJC), John Vogel (JCV)
Sound / Music : Chris Granner (CPG)
Producers : Neil Nicastro, Ken Fedesna
Based on the story by James Cameron & Willian Wisher.
Hardware : Mark Loffredo, Cary Mednick (CMM), Rich Karstens, Glenn Shipp, Pat Cox (P C), Raymond Gay (ROG)
Gun designers : Ray Czajka (RAY), & Jerry Pinsler
Cabinet designer : Ray Czajka (RAY)
Cabinet graphic designers : Jack E. Haeger (JEH), Bruce Siegel, Kevin O'Connor
Production Support : Sheridan Oursler (SNO), Al Lasko
Marketing : Roger Sharpe, Rebecca Ellis
Sales : Joe Dillon, Lesley Ross, Bob Lentz, Rachel Davies
* CAST :
Terminator : Arnold Schwarzenegger (ALS), Peter Kent
T-1000 : Robert Patrick (REP)
John Connor : Eddie Furlong (EZF)
Sarah Connor : Debbie Evans
Future Soldier : Doug Watson, Tania Mulderink
Swat/Clean Room Guy : Ken Moreno
Hideout Human : Jack E. Haeger (JEH)
Hideout Gunner : Tim Coman (TJC)
Hideout Kid : Matt Cooney
Voice of Skynet : Stephanie Rogers
Hideout Dog : Sparky
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Game Gear (1993)
Sega Master System
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1993)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=terracre,terracra,terracrb,
$bio
Terra Cresta (c) 11/1985 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
You can become a phoenix like in the title screen if you collect all the ship parts :).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack for this game (G.S.M. Nichibutsu 1 - D28B0004) on 21/09/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Moon Cresta (1980)
2. Terra Cresta (1985)
3. Terra Cresta II (NEC PC Engine)
4. Dangar - Ufo Robo (1986)
5. Terra Force (1987)
- STAFF -
Staff : Shigeki Fujiwara, Isao Shiki, Hisaya Tsutsui, R. Yamada
Music composed by : Kenji Yoshida
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sharp X68000 (19??, "Video Game Anthology Vol. 01 - Terra Cresta")
$end
$info=terraf,terrafu,
$bio
Terra Force (c) 12/1987 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
Terra Force uses the same innovative overworld/underground and perspective changing gameplay found in Nichibutsu's earlier game "Mag Max".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. Nichibutsu 1 - D28B0004) on 21/09/1988.
- SERIES -
1. Moon Cresta (1980)
2. Terra Cresta (1985)
3. Terra Force (1987)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Shigeki Fujiwara
Game programmers : Kakefu, Shinya Okuda
Character designers : Takanori Tanaka, Yuki Yasuda
Title designer : Shinji Kubota
Sound composer : Noburu Yoshida
Sound programmer : Yoshinori Mitta
Hardware engineer : Isao Shiki
$end
$info=tetris,tetrisa,tetrisbl,tetrist,
$bio
Tetris (c) 12/1988 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on both Sega System 16A and 16B hardware.
A version of this game that run on the Taito B System hardware (Game ID : C12) was released in 1989.
Tetris is a CLASSIC; ranking with the likes of "Pac-Man", "Donkey Kong" and "Tempest"; and is still one of the most popular games today.
Inspired by a pentominoes game he had bought earlier, Alexey Pazhitnov creates Tetris on an Electronica 60 in June 1985 at the Moscow Academy of Science's Computer Center. It is ported to the IBM PC by Vadim Gerasimov and starts spreading around Moscow. Pazhitnov gets a small degree of fame for his program.
Here is the name of all tetrominos in Tetris (A tetromino is a geometric shape composed of four squares, connected orthogonally) :
* The 'I' (Also called 'Stick' or 'Straight') - Four blocks in a straight line.
* The 'Square' (Also called 'O', 'Package' or 'Block') - Four blocks in a 2x2 square.
* The 'T' - A row of three blocks with one added below the center.
* The 'L' - A row of three blocks with one added below the left side.
* The 'J' (Also called 'Inverted L' or 'Gamma') - A row of three blocks with one added below the right side (This piece is a reflection of 'L' but cannot be rotated into 'L').
* The 'S' - Bent trimino with block placed on outside of clockwise side.
* The 'Z' (Also called 'Inverted S') - Bent trimino with block added on outside of anticlockwise side (This piece is a reflection of 'S' but cannot be rotated into 'S').
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
While on attract mode, if you pull player 1 joystick to the left and player 2 joystick to the right simultaneously the demo steps into its next phase. If you repeat it a few times the music will start playing...
- STAFF -
Project leader : Kelly Turner
Programmed by : Norm Avellar, Kelly Turner, Ed Logg
Video graphics by : Kris Moser
Engineer : Doug Snyder
Technician : Glenn Mcnamara
Audio by : Brad Fuller
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo NES ("Tengen Tetris"). This port was not licensed by Nintendo and was only released in North America.
$end
$info=tgmj,
$bio
Tetris - The Grand Master (c) 07/1998 Arika / Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sony ZN-1 hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (TGM the Ground Master - PCCB-00372) on 19/05/1999.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Title Screen Codes : Enter these codes at the title screen for the desired effect...
Big Mode (Pieces are much larger in size.) : Left(x4), Down, C, B, A.
Black & White Mode (Removes color.) : Right(x3), Up, C, B, A.
TLS Mode (Pieces will still have shadows beyond lvl100) : A, B, C(x2), B, A(x2), C, B.
Uki Mode (A Japanese child will laugh when you clear lines.) : A, B, A, B, A, B, A, B, A, B, A, B, A, B, A, B(x2).
Death Mode (Starts the game at the highest speed.) : Down(x8), C, B, A.
Reverse Mode (Pieces rise and you play Tetris upside down) : Down, Up(x2), Down, C, B, A.
* No Item Mode : To play a classic versus game without any items, hold down both player Start buttons when it says "Here Comes a New Challenger".
- SERIES -
1) Tetris - The Grand Master (1998)
2) Tetris The Absolute - The Grand Master 2 (2000)
3) Tetris The Absolute - The Grand Master 2 Plus (2000)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Sasou
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$info=tetrisp,
$bio
Tetris Plus (c) 1995 Jaleco / BPS.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Jaleco Mega System 32 hardware.
This game has an intriguing sound sample that includes what sounds like chatter between cops on their radios. If you are able to last long enough, a voice breaks through saying 'Hey, Good play!'.
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Brian D. Senler
Screenplay by : Philip Lieberman
Directed by : Bernie Stolar
Stunts performed by : Bill Cravens
Cinematography by : Robert Meacher
$end
$info=trally,
$bio
Thrash Rally (c) 11/1991 Alpha Denshi.
Game ID : 0038
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994, "Rally Cross")
$end
$info=3stooges,
$bio
The Three Stooges In Brides Is Brides (c) 07/1984 Mylstar Electronics.
Game ID : GV-113
Larry, Moe and Curly throw pies and cause their usual mischief in all the wrong places.
- TRIVIA -
This video game is based on the movie shorts and full-length movies that feature the characters of the same name.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Sam Russo
Video graphics by : Jeff Lee
Audio by : Dave Zabriskie
$end
$info=3wonders,3wonderu,
$bio
Three Wonders (c) 05/1991 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Wonder 3".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
The main character of the action game (Midnight Wanderers) appears as a striker character (Lou) in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Captain Commando : G.S.M. Capcom 5 - PCCB-00083) on 21/03/1992.
- UPDATES -
Wonder 3 (the Japanese version) has some differences :
* The action game is called 'Roosters' instead 'Midnight Wanderers'.
* Roosters is slightly harder in a few ways : the stage 1 mid-boss has a faster rate of fire, the stage 1 end-boss is more aggressive by shooting less and punching more and near the end of stage 2 where the water is deep some of the platforms will crumble away when you step on them.
- STAFF -
Game designer : Udatoshi
Programmer : Koma Chan
Character designer : Kurisan
B.G. designer : Kuramoyan
Sound composer : T. Yomage
Director : Kihaji Okamoto
$end
$info=thunderl,
$bio
Thunder & Lightning (c) 1990 Seta.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US manufacture and distribution.
Also licensed to Visco.
- SERIES -
1. Thunder & lighting (1990)
2. Block Carnival (1992)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1990)
$end
$info=thndrbld,thndrbdj,
$bio
Thunder Blade (c) 1987 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "After Burner" hardware.
Pony Canyon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. SEGA 1 - D28B0002) 07/07/1988.
- STAFF -
Music by : Kouichi Namiki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1988, "Super Thunder Blade")
Sega Master System (1988)
Sega Mega Drive (199?, "MegaGames 3in1 Vol 3")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Atari ST (1988)
Commodore 64 (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1988)
NEC PC Engine (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
$end
$info=thndblst,
$bio
Thunder Blaster (c) 1991 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Lethal Thunder".
This game runs on the Irem M-92 system hardware.
$end
$info=tceptor,
$bio
Thunder Ceptor (c) 1986 Namco.
- SERIES -
1. Thunder Ceptor (1986)
2. Thunder Ceptor II (1986)
- STAFF -
Music by : Norio Nakagata
$end
$info=tceptor2,
$bio
Thunder Ceptor II (c) 1986 Namco.
- SERIES -
1. Thunder Ceptor (1986)
2. Thunder Ceptor II (1986)
- STAFF -
Music by : Norio Nakagata
$end
$info=thunderx,thnderxj,
$bio
Thunder Cross (c) 10/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX873
Wipe Out The Mechanikon Hordes!!! Take off into outer space and prepare for battle.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Thunder Cross : Konami Kukeiha Club - 276A-7703) on 21/05/1989.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version has different level order.
- SERIES -
1. Thunder Cross (1988)
2. Thunder Cross II (1991)
- STAFF -
Soft technicians : Kalcium Wada, The Great Utamaro
Team consultant : Beauty Hide
Production superviser : K. Hiro
Animation character : Moriyanma 24
Set visual artist : M. Sunachan
Sound designers : Nyanpy J-Kane, Prophet Fuka
Processing to Hard : Taka
Package designer : Maya 2095
$end
$info=thndrx2,thndrx2a,
$bio
Thunder Cross II (c) 1991 Konami.
Game ID : GX073
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Super Contra" hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.4 - KICA-7505) on 05/10/1991.
- SERIES -
1. Thunder Cross (1988)
2. Thunder Cross II (1991)
- STAFF -
Producer : T. Nakagawa
Programmers : K. Tokunaga, K. Kano
Graphic designers : Satoru. K, S. Yamamoto, T. Kiuchi, Y. Kimura, Y. Takano, Kazuaki Nakanishi, T. Nakanishi, T. Nakazawa, M. Tohyama
Assist : Y. Suzuki
Sound designer : Mikio Saito (Metal Yuhki)
$end
$info=tdragon,tdragonb,
$bio
Thunder Dragon (c) 08/1991 NMK.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tecmo for distribution.
- UPDATES -
The bootleg version uses the "Raiden" (seibu) sound hardware, all musics from "Raiden" are present =).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : Reset game and hold down Player 2 buttons 1 and 2. If you did it fast enough, you will see the message 'Ready?'. If not try again. Press P1 Button 2(x14). If you did this correctly, you should see another message '4th June. 1991'. And you are in the test mode.
- SERIES -
1. Thunder Dragon (1991)
2. Thunder Dragon 2 (1993)
- STAFF -
Producer : Yukio Tomonari
Director : Yosuke Ono
Game designer : Merry Tamio
Programmer : Lieut. Col. Ore
Scenario writer : Ikezu Kenzi
Sound creator : Hide-Kaz
Graphic designers : Ikezu Kenzi, Giant Ama
$end
$info=tdragon2,
$bio
Thunder Dragon 2 (c) 1993 NMK.
Game ID : UPL-93091
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Big Bang - Power Shooting".
This game was originally released the same year on the Sega Mega Drive as "Thunder Force III".
AC stands for 'ArCade'.
$end
$info=thundfox,thndfoxu,thndfoxj,
$bio
Thunder Fox (c) 08/1990 Taito.
Game ID : C28
The world is being overrun by terrorists! Not to worry, since two super soldiers are on the case of wiping out this threat. Features nice graphics and sound, along with solid side-scrolling "Rolling Thunder" style action as well as some side scrolling shooter stages to mix things up.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito F2 Expanded hardware.
As odd as it may sound, this is one of the very few game that lets you use melee attacks with some firearms without actually firing a single shot, this allows you to use these only when you really need extra firepower! It is so strange that this idea is not used more often! :)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Keppel Maekawa
Creators : Wolf Kato, Oki, Van Van, CZ-601, Takahiro Natani, Mizushima-ya.Mii, FZR-MOM
Character designers : Kawamoto, Nishikawa, Morimoto, Kazama, Omae, Yamada, Kawagishi
Designer : Hiroyasu Nagai
Sound director : Hisayoshi Ogura (OGR.)
Music composer : Kazuko Umino (Karu.)
Sounds effects editor : (Pochi.)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
$end
$info=thoop
$bio
Thunder hoop (c) 1992 Gaelco.
- SERIES -
1. Thunder Hoop (1992)
2. TH Strikes Back (1994)
3. Thunder Hoop III
$end
$info=tstrike,
$bio
Thunder Strike (c) 19?? The Game Room.
$end
$info=thndzone,
$bio
Thunder Zone (c) 1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAJ
Four soldiers grab machine guns and other projectile weapons and shoot their way through the terrorist arsenal.
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution.
This game is also known as "Twin Formation" and in Japan as "Tokusyu Butai U.A.G.".
- STAFF -
Producer : Jun Fujimoto
Character designers : T. Sunaga, M. Takeda, A. Kumura, K. Sato
Programmers : J. Narita, Kazuaki Nakanishi, K. Okuda, H. Kobayashi, K. Yoshii, M. Nonaka
Music & Sound : K. Hasegawa
Goblin sound : T. Suzuki, H. Yotsumoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom
$end
$info=thunderj,
$bio
Thunderjaws (c) 06/1990 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136076
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Russel Dawe (Rusty)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
$end
$info=tickee,
$bio
Tickee Tickats (c) 1994 Raster Elite.
$end
$info=tigeroad,
$bio
Tiger Road (c) 11/1987 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tora-he no Michi".
Licensed to Romstar for US manufacture and distribution (12/1987).
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music Vol.3 - 28XA-204) on 25/04/1988.
- UPDATES -
All the voices from the Japanese "Tora-he no Michi" has been removed in Tiger Road.
- STAFF -
Director and martial arts guidance : Lee Wong
Planners and directors : Lee Wong, Shin Wong
Special effects : Chan Yuki, Tom Yang, Mah Shing
Art experts : Ryu Kyu, Ei Show, Take Pong
Art stagehands : Wody Ring, Chan Sada, Chan Lee, Moh Ring, Koh Emy, Koh Elliy, Ziggy Yoe
Stagehand : Ji Shing
Sound effects : Hero Yoe, Mie Maru
Music by : Harumi Fujita
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
* Computers :
Atari ST (1987)
Commodore C64 (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
$end
$info=tigerh,tigerhb2,tigerhj,tigerhb1,tigerh2,
$bio
Tiger-Heli (c) 1985 Taito.
Game ID : GX-551 (not a Konami board!)
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon released a limited edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M. Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* 10,000 Points Bonus : At the start of the game, count your shots until arriving at the first railroad. If you've counted 40 shots, a little car should enter the screen on the right side. Destroy it with the 41th shot to get a 10,000 points bonus. There are similar cars throughout the game, but making them appear is a mystery.
* A Second 10,000 Points Bonus : Near the beginning there is a 'school house' with a red drum on the top. If you hit the red drum enough times, you'll get a 10,000 points bonus.
* Hint : Blast everything. Civilian cars and houses, etc, all give 50 points each.
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Sharp X68000 (1993)
$end
$info=timber,
$bio
Timber (c) 10/1984 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
The main character in the game (as well as the bartender in "Tapper" and the guy in "Domino Man") is based on a Marvin Glass employee named Mike Ferris who had the same mustache and bald head and wore a red T-shirt all the time. The original idea was to do a kind of two-player, simultaneous, competitive game. A beaver was originally programmed into the game to add some extra competition in cutting down trees but was removed.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Steve Meyer.
Graphics by : Scott Morrison
$end
$info=timecris,timecrsa,
$bio
Time Crisis (c) 1995 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco Super System 22 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Free Lives : Hit the enemy 10 times in a row. When targets begin to get hit, a 'Life Icon' starts to become visible to the right of the time display. Continue to hit enemies, the Icon becomes clearer and clearer. You will receive one life for every 40 direct hits.
- SERIES -
1. Time Crisis (1995)
2. Time Crisis II (1998)
3. Time Crisis 3 (2003)
- STAFF -
Supervisor : Takashi Sano
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony Playstation (1997)
$end
$info=timekill,timek131,
$bio
Time Killers (c) 11/1992 Strata / Incredible Technologies.
Cartoony weapon-based fighter wrought with dismemberment and decapitation. Eight characters to choose from and cut apart!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and five buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Time Killers was removed from many arcades for being just a little too gory.
This game had a unique button layout that no other games uses. Even its sequel, "Blood Storm", doesn't use it, but instead uses the "Mortal Kombat" five button X pattern. The unique part is those five buttons are laid out in a pattern that resembles the human anatomy on the Time Killer control panel. There are many moves that requires hitting all five buttons at the same time, which is easy to do with the above layout (use your entire hand to press all five buttons simultaneously).
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.31.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.32.
- SERIES -
1. Time Killers (1992)
2. Blood Storm (1994)
- STAFF -
Staff : Chris Oberth
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1996)
$end
$info=timelimt,
$bio
Time Limit (c) 1983 Chuo
$end
$info=timeplt,timepltc,timeplta,
$bio
Time Pilot (c) 11/1982 Konami.
Game ID : GX393
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (12/1982).
Also licensed to Atari.
A bootleg of this game is known as "Space Pilot".
Yoshiki was told to design a driving game. When he learned of the game's concept, he balked at making it and started on Time Pilot. As development continued, Okamoto showed his boss design docs for the driving game, all the while working on Time Pilot. Although his boss told him to do the driving game instead, he tried to take the credit for Time Pilot. Okamoto decided not to disgrace his boss and let the episode go!!
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Way To Get A Great Score : Finish the first stage as soon as possible. On the second stage, don't shoot anything!! Eventually, parachutes will start to appear. Collect the parachutes while avoiding the planes. Each parachute (after #4) will give you 5,000 points. It's possible to roll the machine over (999,999+ points) while remaining on level 2 using this strategy. By the way, while using this cheat you can also shoot the 1500 point bombers without causing the time bar to be shortened.
- SERIES -
1. Time Pilot (1982)
2. Time Pilot '84 - Further Into Unknown World (1984)
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Toshio Arima
Designed by : Yoshiki Okamoto
Character by : Hideki Ooyama
Sound by : Mashahiro Inoue
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Konami Collectors Series - Arcade Advanced")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1983, "Space Pilot")
MSX (1983)
Commodore Amiga (1989, "Space Pilot '89")
$end
$info=tp84,tp84a,
$bio
Time Pilot '84 - Further Into Unknown World (c) 06/1984 Konami.
Game ID : GX388
- TRIVIA -
A Time Pilot '84 unit appears in the 1986 movie 'Maximum Overdrive'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* On the first level, head directly to the right. After a couple of screens, you'll see an unusual 'V' formation of silver ships that resemble craft in "Time Pilot", heading up or down. This easy-to-kill formation gives you 8,000 points, a good start to the game.
* The biplane from the original "Time Pilot" also makes a cameo appearance in TP84. To find it, fly right to the water and harbor area. Then turn vertically up the screen. When the biplane appears (over water), hit it with a missile, and you are rewarded with a free player!
- SERIES -
1. Time Pilot (1982)
2. Time Pilot '84 - Further Into Unknown World (1984)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985, "Time Pilot II")
$end
$info=timscanr,
$bio
Time Scanner (c) 1987 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
$end
$info=timesold,timesol1,
$bio
Time Soldier (c) 11/1987 Alpha Denshi.
Game ID : Alpha-68K96II 'BT'
Travel throughout various time periods to save your fellow comrades. Collect power-ups to help you defeat a variety of enemies and end-bosses.
Controlled with 8-way rotary joysticks to allow the player to fire in a variety of directions and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to SNK for US manufacture and to Romstar for US distribution (09/1987).
This game is known in Japan as "Battle Field".
The game contain a horrible original bug : when you put the 'Japanese language' in dipswich's setting, the title screen is totally broken.
- UPDATES -
In "Battle Field", the highscore table contains different name entries than Time Soldiers.
Tinkle Pit is a Namco museum, a LOT of Namco characters (from early Namco games) appear in this game, here is a list :
* All characters (Ghosts and Pacman) from "Pac-Man".
* All characters from "Dig Dug".
* Several characters from "Xevious".
* Several characters from "Libble Rabble".
* 'Pino', 'Acha' and the 'Soldier' from "Toypop" as item.
* The 'Special Flag' sprite and the "Blue Cars" from "Rally X".
* The 'Lucky Flag' sprite from "New Rally X".
* The 'King' from "King & Balloon".
* 'Kai' from "The Tower of Druaga".
* 'Mappy', 'Mona Lisa' and the 'Safe' from "Mappy".
* The 'Rainbow Block' from "Cutie Q"
* The 'Red Baron' from "Sky Kid".
* 'Mill' from "Pac & Pal".
* The 'Headquarters' from "Tank Battalion".
* The 'Pink Chewing Gum' from "Emeraldia".
* The 'Morekku' from "Phozon".
* The 'Green Furossa' from "Grobda".
* The 'Red Missile' from "Bosconian - Star Destroyer".
* The 'Orange BEROBERO' from "Warp & Warp".
* The 'Missing child' from "Marvel Land".
Also, you can get a sort of 'trophee character' on the name registration depending of the highscore (the number in [x x] appears by 1 figure under the number which added all the beams) :
* Second place on the Ranking - 'Ms. Pacman' from "Ms. Pac-Man".
* A highscore [0 1] - 'Reira' from "Rolling Thunder 2".
* A highscore [2 3] - 'Acha' from "Toypop".
* A highscore [4 5] - 'Peach' from "Wonder Momo".
* A highscore [6 7] - a 'Princess Character' from "Bravo Man - Chou Zetsurin Jin".
* A highscore [8 9] - 'Sharon' from "Numan Athletics".
* Game finished (continue used) - 'Kai' from "The Tower of Druaga".
* Game finished (in one coin) - 'Valkyrie' from "Valkyrie no Densetsu".
$end
$info=tiptop,
$bio
Tip Top (c) 1983 Sega.
Game ID : 605-5167
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Europe as "Congo Bongo".
This game runs on a modified "Zaxxon" hardware.
$end
$info=titlef,
$bio
Title Fight (c) 1992 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System Multi 32 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Heavyweight Champ (1987)
2. Title Fight (1992)
$end
$info=tnk3,
$bio
TNK III (c) 09/1985 SNK.
Game ID : A3006
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "TANK".
- STAFF -
Programmers : Hasegawa, Noriko
Sound : Tsuji
Hardware : Akitadesi
Art : Tama, Nakai, Funahasi
Producers : Mr. Oba, Bon
$end
$info=toffy,
$bio
Toffy (c) 1993 Midas.
- TRIVIA -
This game is more like a bootleg or hack than an original game; a LOT of the game code is taken directly from East Coast Coin Company's "Dangerous Dungeons".
- SERIES -
1. Toffy (1993)
2. Super Toffy (1994)
$end
$info=toggle,
$bio
Toggle (c) 1985 Bally / Sente.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Original concept and programming : Jon Kinsting
Original concept and screen graphics : Mark McPhee
Music and sounds : Jesse Osbone
$end
$info=thetogyu,
$bio
The Togyu (c) 1984 Sega / Coreland.
Game ID : 834-5478
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Bullfight'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Bullfight".
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
$end
$info=toki,tokiu,tokib,tokia,
$bio
Toki (c) 1989 TAD.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Fabtek for US manufacture and distribution (12/1989).
This game is known in Japan as "JuJu Densetsu".
A bootleg version of this game was released by Datsu Electron in 1990.
Sega Mega Drive (This port uses the same sprites, but had the level data rewritten by the TAD Corporation, for a better console gaming experience - The credits list this port as 'A TAD Reprogrammed Game')
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Commodore C64 (1991)
Atari ST (1991)
Commodore Amiga (1991)
$end
$info=tokisens,
$bio
Toki no Senshi - Chrono-Soldier (c) 1987 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Soldier of Time'.
This game runs on the Sega System 2 hardware.
$end
$info=tokimbsj,
$bio
Tokimeki Bishoujo (c) 1989 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong with sexy girls from Tokyo.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Pretty Heartthrob'.
This game is also known as "Tokyo Gal Zukan".
$end
$info=tmmjprd,
$bio
Tokimeki Mahjong Paradise - Dear My Love (c) 1997 Media / Sonnet.
$end
$info=tkmmpzdm,
$bio
Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Puzzle-dama (c) 1995 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
This game is based on the school age girls from 'Tokimeki Memorial', a popular Japanese love simulation game.
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Taisen Puzzle-dama (1994)
2. Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Puzzle-dama (1995)
3. Taisen Tokkae Puzzle-dama (1996)
4. Susume! Taisen Puzzle Dama (1996)
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors (In the order of the character selection screen) :
Fujisaki Shiori : Kingetsu Mami
Yumi Saotome : Kurin Yoshiki
Nozomi Kiyokawa : Sasaki Ayako
Saki nijino : Sachiko Sugawara
Megumi Mikihara : Mikiko Kurihara
Yukari Koshiki : Ayako Kurosaki
Mio Kisaragi : Akiko Sekine
Yuina Himoo : Tomoko Naka
Yuko Asahina : Yoko Tepouzuka
Mira Kagami : Rei Igarashi
Ayako Katagiri : Masayo Kawaguchi
$end
$info=tokio,tokiob,
$bio
Tokio (c) 1986 Taito.
Game ID : A71
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Scramble Formation".
This game runs on the "Bubble Bobble" hardware.
Taito released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Taito Sound Team Demo Tape ver.1986).
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX
MSX2
$end
$info=mahmajn,
$bio
Tokoro San no MahMahjan (c) 1992 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Tokoro-san's MahMahjong'.
This game runs on the Sega System 24 hardware.
Joji Tokoro is a comedian/actor.
- SERIES -
1. Tokoro San no MahMahjan (1992)
2. Tokoro San no MahMahjan 2 - Tokoro's Cup (1994)
$end
$info=mahmajn2,
$bio
Tokoro San no MahMahjan 2 - Tokoro's Cup (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Tokoro-san's MahMahjong 2'.
This game runs on the Sega System 24 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Tokoro San no MahMahjan (1992)
2. Tokoro San no MahMahjan 2 - Tokoro's Cup (1994)
$end
$info=jackalj,
$bio
Tokushu Butai Jackal (c) 10/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX631
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Special Force Jackal'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Jackal" and is known in US as "Top Gunner".
This game runs on the "Double Dribble" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konamic Game Freaks : Konami Kukeiha Club - 28XA-135) on 25/03/1987.
- UPDATES -
In Top Gunner, the jeep has an American flag flying next to the cannon and the sound effects are slightly different.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Nintendo Famicom Disk System (1988, "Final Commando - Akai Yousai")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
$end
$info=tndrcadj,
$bio
Tokusyu Butai U.A.G. (c) 1987 Seta.
Game ID : UA-0
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Special Force U.A.G.'.
U.A.G. stands for 'Un-Attached Grenadier'.
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution.
This game is known outside Japan as "Thundercade" and also as "Twin Formation".
- STAFF -
Producer : Jun Fujimoto
Character designers : T. Sunaga, M. Takeda, A. Kumura, K. Sato
Programmers : J. Narita, Kazuaki Nakanishi, K. Okuda, H. Kobayashi, K. Yoshii, M. Nonaka
Music & Sound : K. Hasegawa
Goblin Sound : T. Suzuki, H. Yotsumoto
$end
$info=tokyogal,
$bio
Tokyo Gal Zukan (c) 11/1989 Nichibutsu.
Mahjong with sexy girls from Tokyo.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Tokyo Gal Picture Book'.
Toobin' had a unique cabinet, (as did many Atari games :) in which there was a motorized waterfall attached to the top of the marquee. When this neat gadget failed, it made a horrible grinding noise that could be heard behind closed oak doors!!
Very much an Atari Games concept. Makes you wonder what kinds of drugs these guys were on!!!
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1 :
* Build date : OS 09JUN1988 15 :25 :18 / PG 09JUN1988 18 :29 :59
REVISION 2 :
* Build date : OS 09JUN1988 15 :25 :18 / PG 14JUN1988 13 :49 :21
REVISION 2 (European release) :
* Build date : OS 16JUN1988 12 :45 :40 / PG 16JUN1988 11 :58 :15
REVISION 3 :
* Build date : OS 23JUN1988 10 :31 :30 / PG 23JUN1988 10 :29 :31
REVISION 3 (European release) :
* Build date : OS 23JUN1988 10 :42 :33 / PG 23JUN1988 10 :43 :06
REVISION 3 (German release) :
* Build date : OS 28JUN1988 12 :39 :41 / PG 28JUN1988 15 :38 :41
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Way To Get A Great Score : In only a minute or so, there's a way you can rack up over a million points... On Class 1, after going towards the first gate, direct your innertube to the right side of the screen. A sign should say 'This Way to Class 2' and a whirlpool should appear next to it. Shoot the twigs in front of the entrance and paddle back up. You will now be at the start of Class 2. Right away, move to the right of the screen... the same sign will appear, only it'll warp you to Class 3. Shoot the iceberg in front, paddle back up and end up on class 3. The best part about the warps is that after each one, you get 600,000 points each! That's 1,200,000+ without barely doing anything! And you have 4 patches left in reserve thanks to your excess points!
- STAFF -
Game designer : Milt Loper
Game programmer : Dennis Harper
Support programmers : Gary Stark, Rusty Dawe
Animators : Will Noble, Mark West, Deborah Short
Audio : Brad Fuller, Hal Canon
Engineers : Gary Stempler, Doug Snyder
Technician : Dave Wiebenson
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sony PlayStation (2000, "Arcade Party Pak")
Sony PlayStation 2 (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Gamecube (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Microsoft XBOX (2003, "Midway Arcade Treasure")
Nintendo Game Boy Colors
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
MSX
$end
$info=topgunr,topgunbl,
$bio
Top Gunner (c) 10/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX631
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known outside US as "Jackal" and in Japan as "Tokushu Butai Jackal".
This game runs on the "Double Dribble" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konamic Game Freaks : Konami Kukeiha Club - 28XA-135) on 25/03/1987.
- UPDATES -
In this version, the jeep has an American flag flying next to the cannon and the sound effects are slightly different.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Nintendo Famicom Disk System (1988, "Final Commando - Akai Yousai")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Amstrad CPC (1988)
$end
$info=tophuntr,tophunta,
$bio
Top Hunter - Roddy & Cathy (c) 05/1994 SNK.
Game ID : 0046
An unique action platform game that feature Roddy & Cathy, two powerful bounty hunters that are determined to wipe out the space pirate army! Features excellent 2-D graphics & plenty of secrets to find!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The game borrows plenty of ideas from many of SNK's most popular fighting games at the time of its release. The two-plane stages were first used in "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters", also Roddy & Cathy feature special moves that fans of "Fatal Fury - King of Fighters" and "Art of Fighting" are sure to recognize!
- STAFF -
Producer : Eikichi Kawasaki
Planners : Tozono, M. Matsuda, Y. Hashimoto
Front designers : Tatsuya Shinkai, K. Nagashima, C. Yamasaki, Mikarin Nishida
Back designers : Hirolin Hajima, Munk Etoh, K. Kusunoki, E. Kojitani, Oda Nobunaga
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Tiger Tiger'.
$end
$info=toramich,
$bio
Tora-he no Michi (c) 11/1987 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Road to the Tiger'.
This game is known in US as "Tiger Road".
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music Vol.3 - 28XA-204) on 25/04/1988.
- UPDATES -
All the voices from Tora-he no Michi have been removed in the US version : "Tiger Road".
- STAFF -
Director and martial arts guidance : Lee Wong
Planners and directors : Lee Wong, Shin Wong
Special effects : Chan Yuki, Tom Yang, Mah Shing
Art experts : Ryu Kyu, Ei Show, Take Pong
Art stagehands : Wody Ring, Chan Sada, Chan Lee, Moh Ring, Koh Emy, Koh Elliy, Ziggy Yoe
Stagehand : Ji Shing
Sound effects : Hero Yoe, Mie Maru
Music by : Harumi Fujita
$end
$info=tornado1,tornado2,
$bio
Tornado (c) 1980 Jeutel.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a French bootleg of "Defender".
$end
$info=tornbase,
$bio
Tornado Baseball (c) 07/1976 Midway.
Game ID : 605
- SERIES -
1. Tornado Baseball (1976)
2. Extra Inning (1977)
3. Extra Bases (1980)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Bally Astrocade
$end
$info=toryumon,
$bio
Toryumon (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Gateway To Success'.
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
$end
$info=totcarn,totcarnp,
$bio
Total Carnage (c) 01/1992 Midway.
"Smash T.V." is for weeneies!
Controlled with two 8-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams / Midway Y Unit hardware.
Total Carnage is billed as the sequel to "Smash T.V.", mostly because of the dual-joystick controls and massive amounts of enemies onscreen. The concept of Total Carnage is a parody on the 1991 Gulf War. The main bad guy, General Akhboob, is a parody of Saddam Hussein. During scenes with him, he will say slogans from "Smash T.V." as well as things alluding to the Gulf War such as 'All we are making is baby milk!'.
- UPDATES -
* Rev 1.0
* Rev LA1
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Password : Enter the password on the 'red and white warp' at the begining of the first mission.
Staff : Mark Turmell (MJT), John Tobias (JON), Shawn Liptak (SL!), Jim Gentile, Jon Hey (HEY), Eugene Jarvis (DRJ) (EPJ), Tony Coskie, Larry DeMar (LED)
Voices by : Ed Boon (EJB)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Amiga CD32 (1994)
Nintendo Super Famicom
Nintendo Game Boy (1994)
* Computers :
Commodore Amiga (1992)
$end
$info=touchgo,
$bio
Touch & Go (c) 1995 Gaelco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Gaelco GAE1 hardware.
$end
$info=tdfever,tdfeverj,
$bio
Touch Down Fever (c) 01/1987 SNK.
Game ID : A6006 'TD'
- SERIES -
1. Touch Down Fever (1987)
2. Touch Down Fever II (1988)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
$end
$info=tdfever2,
$bio
Touch Down Fever II (c) 1988 SNK.
- SERIES -
1. Touch Down Fever (1987)
2. Touch Down Fever II (1988)
$end
$info=tturf,tturfbl,tturfu,
$bio
Tough Turf (c) 03/1989 Sega / Sunsoft.
A fellow that looks like he just got off of work figures that he'd rid the city streets of those pesky gang members and their allies.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
A bootleg of this game made by Datsu / Electron was released under the same name.
An all-female fighting game featuring 8 selectable angels engaging in one-on-one battle. This game is made by Tecmo, which is not surprising given that they are now more popular because of the "Dead or Alive" series (specifically because of its female characters) than their older series like "Ninja Gaiden".
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fighting Princess Legend - Angel Eyes'.
The characters in this game are either hand drawn, similiar to the style found in "Power Instinct 3 - Groove on Fight", or pre-rendered CG that are a bit better than the quality found in "Ragnagard", but not as good as "Killer Instinct"'s. There will be people who will find a pre-rendered CG character fighting a hand drawn character to be a visual clash in this game.
1. Cyberball - Football in the 21st Century (1988)
2. Cyberball 2072 (1989)
3. Tournament Cyberball 2072 (1989)
- STAFF -
Programmer / Designer : John Salwitz
Artist / Designer : Davis A. Ralston
Physicist / Programmer : Paul kwinn
Hardware designer : Doug Snyder
Technician : Rob Rowe
Animators : Mark West, Will Noble, Deborah Short
Audio group : Brad Fuller, Hal Canon, Don Diekneite
Product manager : Jerry Momoda
Cabinet designer : Dave Coox
Cabinet graphics by Atari Visual Communications.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari Lynx (1991)
$end
$info=tourtabl,tourtab2,
$bio
Tournament Table (c) 03/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 030170
This multi-game contains : "Breakout", Soccer I / II, Foozpong, Hockey I / II / III, "Quadra Pong", Handball, Basketball I / II.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on enhanced Atari 2600 hardware where the primary difference is a second 6532 which provides the game with more IO ports and a total of 256 bytes RAM.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 ("Video Olympics")
$end
$info=todruaga,todruago,
$bio
The Tower of Druaga (c) 06/1984 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Originally called 'The Tower of ANU' during the development. The Tower of Druaga (or 'TOD' for short) runs on the "Super Pac-Man" hardware but uses a newer video board wich supports scrolling.
Namco released a boardgame based on this game (same name) in 1985 (in Japan only): You move through each level of the dungeon to get a key. You roll a dice for movement, take the shortest route towards the key, and after every roll (the game does not even have rooms or such), you have an encounter with a monster that you must fight. You get a treasure for each victory, and once you have the key, you can open the door that leads to the next level, and continue doing so on each level until you get to the 6th level where the princess is.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Select sound 19
3) Press the service switch to display the grid and enter the following sequence : Up(x4), Down, Right(x2), Left(x6), Start2.
4) '(c) NAMCO LTD. 1984' will appear on the screen.
* Level Select : Keep Button1 pressed while pressing the Start button to continue the previous game; you can choose which level to start from.
- SERIES -
1. The Tower of Druaga (1984)
2. The Return of Ishtar (1986)
3. The Quest of Ki (1988, Nintendo Famicom)
4. The Blue CrystalRod (1994, Nintendo Super Famicom)
5. The Nightmare of Druaga - Mysterious Dungeons (2004, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Game designer : Masanobu Endoh (E.END)
Programmer : Satoshi Knight (NIGHT)
Sound composer : Junko Odawa (ZUNKO)
Hardware : Single Shigeru (SHIGE)
Graphics designer : You.Shino (YOU.S)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Nintendo Game Boy (1990)
NEC PC Engine (1992)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.3")
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
FM-77AV (1986)
Sharp X68000 (1989)
PC [Windows, CD-Rom] (1997, "Namco History Vol.2")
PC [Windows, CD-Rom] (2001)
$end
$info=toypop,
$bio
Toypop (c) 04/1986 Namco.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Libble Rabble" hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Video Game Graffiti Vol.2 - VDR-5222) on 21/10/1987.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Junko Ozawa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1995, "Namco Museum Vol.1")
$end
$info=trackfld,trackflc,
$bio
Track and Field (c) 10/1983 Konami.
Game ID : GX361
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Centuri for US manufacture and distribution (10/1983).
This game is known outside US as "Hyper Olympic".
This game is a resounding success, especially amongst real-life athletes who live to take out their aggression on animate or inanimate objects. The game inspires an all-new level of two-player competition in arcades.
A Track and Field unit appears in the 1985 movie 'The Goonies'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Bonus : When you get to the javelin throw, run fast and then hold the angle button down, making the javelin soar high into the air. If it gets high enough, it'll hit a bird, which will fall and give you 1000 points.
* Hidden Bonus 2 : On the high jump, if you fail your first two jumps then qualify on the third, a little mole pops up and you get a bonus.
* Hidden Bonus 3 : In the 100 metres, if you manage to get a dead heat with the computer (i.e. the same time) you get a 1000 point bonus.
- SERIES -
1. Track and Field (1983)
2. Hyper Olympic '84 (1984)
3. '88 Games (1988)
4. Hyper Athlete (1996)
- STAFF -
Music by : Shigeru Fukutake
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1987)
Nintendo Game Boy (1992)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
MSX
Apple II
$end
$info=tranqgun,
$bio
Tranquilizer Gun (c) 05/1980 Sega.
Game ID : 413-428
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Vic-Dual hardware.
$end
$info=transfrm,
$bio
Transformer (c) 1986 Sega.
Game ID : 834-5803
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Astro Flash".
This game runs on the Sega System E hardware.
This game is not based on The Transformer toys by Takara and Hasbro, which were very popular at the time. The name change from "Astro Flash" to "Transformer" was probably an attempt to cash in on the popularity of The Transformers.
This game is a port from an original game created and released in 1985 on the Sega Master System.
$end
$info=travrusa,
$bio
Traverse USA (c) 06/1983 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "MotoRace USA" and "Zippy Race".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 ("Zippy Race")
Nintendo Famicom ("Zippy Race")
* Computers :
MSX ("Zippy Race")
$end
$info=treahunt,
$bio
Treasure Hunt (c) 1982 Hara Industries.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Jack the Giantkiller".
$end
$info=thunt,
$bio
Treasure Hunt - Puzzle & Action (c) 1997 Sega.
A game that includes puzzle, quiz and action games within.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Sando-R - Puzzle & Action".
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
- SERIES -
1. Tant-R - Puzzle & Action (1992)
2. Ichidant-R - Puzzle & Action (1994)
3. Treasure Hunt - Puzzle & Action (1997)
- PORTS -
Sega Saturn (1997)
$end
$info=tripool,tripoola,
$bio
Tri-Pool (c) 1981 Noma.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Casino Tech and Costal Games for distribution.
$end
$info=trisport,
$bio
Tri-Sports (c) 1989 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 68k hardware.
$end
$info=tricktrp,
$bio
Trick Trap - 1771 (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX771
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Labyrinth Runner".
This game runs on the "Contra" hardware.
- STAFF -
Chief programmer : K. Takabayashi
Programmers : Masaya. M, T. Kondo
Charactor designers : Dr. Hide, N. Ishii
Sound editor : J. Kaneda
Producer : S. Idaka
$end
$info=trckydoc,
$bio
Tricky Doc (c) 1987 Tecfri.
$end
$info=trigon,
$bio
Trigon (c) 1990 Konami.
Game ID : GX939
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Lightning Fighters".
This game runs on the TMNT2 hardware.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.2 - KICA-1016) on 21/08/1990.
- STAFF -
Programmers : H. Tsujimoto, H. Okazaki, Tadasu Kitae
Graphic designers : Kuniaki Kakuwa, Y. Noguchi, M. Inafuku
Sound editors : K. Matsubara, K. Yamane
Engineers : M. Idaka, H. Matsuura
Title designers : M. Yoshihashi, H. Matsuda
$end
$info=triothep,
$bio
Trio the Punch - Never Forget Me... (c) 1989 Data East.
A hilarious action game with three selectable characters : a brawler, warrior and ninja who can randomly power up/decrease after stage complete.
- TRIVIA -
Like many others Data East game, Karnov appears as an enemy.
$end
$info=triplfun,
$bio
Triple Fun (c) 1993.
- TRIVIA -
This is an English language bootleg of "Oishii Puzzle Wa Irimasen Ka".
$end
$info=triplhnt,
$bio
Triple Hunt (c) 04/1977 Atari.
Game ID : 008422-008791
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Owen Rubin
$end
$info=triplep,
$bio
Triple Punch (c) 1982 KKI.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Knock Out!!" (KKK).
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Begin by filling in the box in the lower left-hand corner. Once you've done that, fill in the two boxes (vertically) to its right, then the three to their right, and so on until you've effectively wrapped around the playfield and are back at the first box you filled in. Just repeat this motion until all of the boxes are full.
* Also remember that real points are to be gained not by filling in two boxes at once, but by punching out an enemy while the ambulance is still on-screen taking away another enemy. Doing this gives you 600 points as compared to the usual 300, or 150-200 for filling two boxes simultaneously.
There are five editions of this game : 'All Star Sports', 'Baby Boomer', 'Think Tank - Genus', 'Genus II' and 'Young Players'. Those games run on the Bally / Sente SAC-I hardware.
- STAFF -
Game adaptation and software designer : Richard Adam
Screen graphics designers : Gary Johnson, Bil Maher Esq., Mark McPhee
Audio : Richard Green, Gary Levenberg
Video hardware designers : Howard Delman, Tian Harter
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1986, Baby Boomer edition)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987, Young Players edition)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988, Genus edition)
$end
$info=trog,trog3,trogpa6,trogp,
$bio
Trog (c) 02/1991 Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Williams / Midway Y Unit hardware.
* PROTOTYPE REV 4.00 : This particular code revison is also referred to in other resources as 'BattleTrog'. This prototype (known in Midway as Trog Proto 4) represents the original concept for the game Trog. The plans called for a strategy game where the player character, a dinosaur, had to be manipulated via placing bones to block his or her path, similar to many home computer games of the time. However, it soon became clear on field tests that players were confused and frustrated by this method of control in an arcade setting, where such strategic thinking was rarely required. Some surveys suggested that many players expected the game to be a simple "Pac-Man"-style affair. Many customers also were concerned/laughed openly at the action buttons labelled 'Bone', the term also being used in American slang for certain 'mature' acts and at least one cabinet panel was defaced to add an 'R' to the end of the word. As a consequence of this disasterous location test, the game was nearly axed entirely. Indeed, it probably would have been had it not been for the stop motion animation created for use as sprites in game - the story is that its high cost resulted in many of the senior employees at Midway demanding that Trog remain a going concern, with a new game mechanic built around the sprites. As it turned out, the game was turned into a "Ms. Pac-Man" clone, the small and large pills replaced with eggs and pineapples. It has been argued by some, including myself, that the use of trackballs instead of joysticks would salvage the original game mechanic, but closer inspection of the hardware through the MAME emulation suggests that 4-player trackball play, or indeed any trackball play could not be included without major complications, or indeed a whole new Midway hardware unit being devised.
* REV PA6-PAC : This prototype (known in Midway as Trog II Proto 6) represents the first major step towards the final Trog concept. The devitation from the standard naming system (the game would normally be listed as Trog PA6 only) represents the change in the project, the -PAc extension added to make it perfectly clear that this was a "Pac-Man" clone. With the original plans for a strategy game abandoned due to a poor location test, new thinking was required to salvage the project - it is rumoured that too much had been invested in the animation for the project to be canned at this stage. Money became very tight on the Trog II project (Trog I being the abandoned strategy game) and so a total rewrite of the concept was out of the question - they would have to make do with the existing code libraries for the project, with only minor alterations. Pushed for time and funding, the programmers decided to make the game into the Pacman clone many expected it to be, as this would require the least recoding, all that would be required would be to make the dinosaurs fully controllable, instead of the guided automatons they were originally. However, it was clear that the Trog AI would make them too good for even the best of players to overcome through clever moves, so a 'Punch' option was added which replaced the 'Bone' function and led to the only new animation added in the project, - a 3 frame jab which looked poor compared to that of the Trogs due to the time pressures on Haeger at the time of animation. But I digress... With this established, the programmers then altered the level order to provide a more suitable learning curve for the game, however this destroyed the main purpose of the 'Trog's Cave' intermissions screens and meant that the order of Trog's thoughts didn't fully match his actions. Also, although some of the 'thought balloon' animations (created on the fly through the game ROMS) were changed to remove the bone breaking scenes relating to proto 4, the cave drawings (done by professional 2D animators) could not be altered due to time and money considerations. The original ending of the game was also scrapped, as it was believed to be an anticlimax, so another hastily animated island was added for an extra challenge, purported to be Trog's Cave (Note the use of the intermission style lettering coupled with superimposed text straight from the ROM, again new graphics were out of the question). However, most of the other features remained intact, with a Complex Egg Lay option being added in the release versions to allow owners to change the egg patterns back from the Pacman style to the original layouts (it is believed that there may be a version of the game which put the original mechanic back in too, but no evidence of this has been found).
A Trog unit appears in the 1991 movie 'Terminator 2 - Judgment Day'.
- UPDATES -
PROTOTYPE REV 4.00 :
* The bonus groove is still part of the released game's sound test, despite the fact it is now exclusively used for Trog's Cave and the ending - the prototype's bonus sequence was longer, as time and skill points were added, thus it needed music.
* The dinosaurs punch is poorly animated - this feature was added for the new game to allow fending off of the Trogs and as a result was just a few extra frames of animation made at the 11th hour by Jack E. Haeger.
* The last level uses the Intermission 'Trog's Cave' text, complete with graphical artifacts that were cut off on its normal background, due to the need to minimise adding graphics to the already overtime and overbudget project (the rest of the explanatory text is placed on screen using the same code that superimposes the victory messages).
* The Trog's Cave sequences no longer match up with the introduction of each new enemy - due to the restructure of the levels.
* Trog is seen trying to overcome bones in the recap drawings. In reality this scene was shot for the prototype, when the player's bones could be smashed or jumped on and not replaced due to the cost of redrawing the animation. (It is worth pointing out that the main scenes have bone bashing elements removed).
- STAFF -
Artwork and playmation : Jack E. Haeger (JEH)
Game designers : Jack E. Haeger (JEH), George N. Petro (GNP)
Music and sounds : Chris Granner
Software : George N. Petro (GNP) & Kurt Mahan
Hardware : Mark Loffredo (M L), Glenn Shipp (GWS), Cary Mednick, Al Lasko (AL ), Raymond Gay, Sheridan Oursler
Cabinet designer : Ray Czajka (RAY)
Cabinet artworks : Linda Deal (LTD), Jack E. Haeger (JEH)
Publication : Karen Trybula
Marketing : Laura Rezek (LJR)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom
$end
$info=trojan,trojanr,
$bio
Trojan (c) 04/1986 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Romstar.
This game is known in Japan as "Tatakai no Banka".
This game runs on the "Section Z" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Capcom Game Music - 28XA-94) on 25/08/1986.
- STAFF -
Music by : Ayako Mori
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1986)
$end
$info=tron,tron2,
$bio
Tron (c) 05/1982 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 2 hardware.
Walt Disney Productions charged Williams Electronics for copyright and patent infringement regarding Williams use of 'Tron' in "Robotron - 2084". Williams won the suit and Disney went on to hire Bally/Midway to create video games based on their movie.
Tron was originally slated to be a color vector game. It was designed using an early script of the movie. Basically, the team took various challenges Flynn had to go through and made them into four separate games-within-a-game. Three of the four scenes were either changed or removed from the final cut of the movie, but it still made one hell of an awesome game.
A Tron unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames', in the 1986 movie 'The Color of Money' and in the 1987 movie 'Death Wish 4 - The Crackdown'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* General Tips :
1) TANKS : hide behind corners and use them for cover when you shoot. Also, use the transporter in the center as cover. You can shoot clear through the transporter and out the other side and zap the computer. Don't use the transporter except for a desperation tactic. It will more than likely dump you right in the computer's gunsight(s).
2) SPIDERS : Fire in a constant spread and just hose 'em down from side to side. Gradually move in a constant arc up to the entrance. Stay just outside the entrance and hose the spiders above and below until time runs out. Enjoy the music.
3) MCP CONE : Move up so you're just underneath the rotating cone and on the right side. Shoot the blocks nearest to you. This gives you another shot more quickly than shooting blocks farther away. When you get a gap, move up and fire away due left. Above all, don't hang around and get caught : if the going gets tough, move on up and into the cone. Don't forget to twirl the knob as you rise. (You'll see if you do it)
4) LIGHT CYCLES : Use a question mark type shape for the first board. The Computer'll run right into it. For the harder boards, try to trap them either near the center tracks or against the wall. This is, by far, the hardest thing to do.
5) On the 3rd Light Cycle screen, travel at high speed up & then turn left JUST ABOVE the 3rd black grid line, then down when you reach the wall at which point you can slow down. All 3 cars will crash at virtually the same time.
6) On the 4th Light Cycle screen, simply turn left AT THE VERY BEGINNING at slow speed & all 3 cars will crash around you at virtually the same time.
* This is an interesting bug. On the MCP Cone levels, if you go all the way to the right or the left and keep moving, you can move the whole playfield to the side. This doesn't seem to have any other affect, but it is kinda fun to see.
* Here's an odd Tron bug : On the Recognizer Tank levels, make your way to one of the little alcoves in either the top right, or bottom left corners. The tanks cannot shoot, and will not go down an alcove, so therefore cannot kill you. Then, wait approximately 9 to 10 minutes without moving your tank. You can fire, but do not kill all the recognizers. After the time (9-10 mins), the sound system will go berzerk, starting with a very high pitch tone, which falls to a low tone that vibrates the cabinet. The sound also goes berzerk if you enter the tower at 0099 units on the bug screen.
- SERIES -
1. Tron (1982)
2. Discs of Tron (1983)
- STAFF -
VP Engineering : John Pasierb (JP)
Software : Bill Adams (BA)
Hardware : Atish Ghosh (AG)
Art / Cabinet designer : George Gomez (CG)
With support from : Tom Leon (TL)
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Oric I (1984, "Light Cycle")
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1984, "Light Cycle")
* Others :
LCD handheld game (1982) released by Tomy : Cool game, the entire case is made of a smoked clear plastic so you can see the inside of the game (and it has some large, simulated circuitry in the back, to make it look even cooler...)
$end
$info=troangel,
$bio
Tropical Angel (c) 09/1983 Irem.
$end
$info=truco,
$bio
Truco-Tron (c) 19?? Playtronic SRL.
$end
$info=truxton,
$bio
Truxton (c) 1988 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-013B
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito for manufacture ans distribution and to Romstar for US distribution.
This game is known in Japan as "Tatsujin" (translates from Japanese as 'Master').
PolyStar released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Tatsujin : Toaplan Game Music Scene One - H24X-10005) on 25/06/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- SERIES -
1. Truxton (1988)
2. Truxton II (1992)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Masahiro Yuge
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1989)
NEC PC Engine (1992)
$end
$info=truxton2,
$bio
Truxton II (c) 10/1992 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-024
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tatsujin Ou" (translates from Japanese as 'Master Ruler').
- SERIES -
1. Truxton (1988)
2. Truxton II (1992)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Masahiro Yuge
$end
$info=tryout,
$bio
Tryout - Pro baseball skill (c) 1985 Data East.
$end
$info=tubep,
$bio
Tube Panic (c) 01/1984 Nichibutsu / Fujitek.
$end
$info=tubeit,
$bio
Tube-It (c) 1993 Taito.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Cachat".
This game runs on the Taito L System hardware.
$end
$info=tugboat,
$bio
Tugboat (c) 1982 ETM.
$end
$info=tumblep,tumblepj,tumblepb,tumblep2,
$bio
Tumble Pop (c) 11/1991 Data East.
Game ID : MAP
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
"Karnov" (Data East trademarks) appear one more time...
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Wolf Fang, Tumble Pop - PCCB-00084) on 21/03/1992.
- STAFF -
Planner : Makoho Kikuchi
Programmers : Hidemi Hamada, Kei Ichikawa, M. Sano
Owen got the idea from the opening of the original 'Alien' movie during the landing sequence.
Originally called 'Tube Chase' as a vector game. Using the vector system from "Asteroids" and some software from "Night Driver", a prototype was created where you could fly down tunnels. However, He could not do hidden line removal, and all those lines got very confusing. A hardware engineer at Atari came up with an expensive hardware that drew ellipses. Owen re-wrote the game to use that. The game looked great. Multiple tunnels with splits and rotates. But it was too expensive. Then the hardware was changed to circles, but still too expensive. Then it was changed to rectangles. That was what finally shipped. But marketing felt just flying was not fun enough, so we added 'Star Wars'-like objects that flew down the tube at you and you had to shoot them. It was killed and brought back at least 3 or 4 times at Atari under the same name. It became 'Vertigo' when Exidy first took it, but they decided to pass on it when it did not test well at the arcades any more (at that time, it was only 3rd for 10 weeks!), and then finally 'Tunnel Hunt' at Centuri.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Owen Rubin
Hardware by : Dave Sherman
$end
$info=turbo,turboa,turbob,
$bio
Turbo (c) 10/1981 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
A Turbo unit appears in the 1983 movie 'Koyaanisqatsi - Life out of Balance'.
MB (Milton Bradley) released a boardgame based on this videogame (same name) in 1983 : Players spin the spinner and move their cars along the track. Cars printed on spaces of the track block movement, so players can set up blockades in places to keep from being passed. First one across the finish line wins.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
$end
$info=turbofrc,
$bio
Turbo Force (c) 1991 Video System.
- TRIVIA -
The main character of the game appears as a secret character in "Aero Fighters 3".
$end
$info=toutrun,toutruna,
$bio
Turbo Out Run (c) 1989 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Out Run" hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack record for this game (Super Sonic Team : G.S.M. SEGA 3 - PCCB-00009) on 21/10/1989.
- SERIES -
1. Out Run (1986)
2. Out Run 3-D (1989, Sega Master System)
3. Battle Out Run (1989, Sega Master System)
4. Turbo Out Run (1989)
5. Out Run Europa (1991, Sega Game Gear)
6. Out Runners (1992)
7. Out Run 2019 (1993, Sega Mega Drive)
8. Out Run 2 (2003)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Yas Takagi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1992)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1989)
PC [MS-DOS] (1990)
Atari ST
Commodore C64
Commodore Amiga
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=turbotag,
$bio
Turbo Tag (c) 1985 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 3 hardware.
The highscores table says 'TUR-BO-TAG-BY + game staff nickname' (See Staff section for more info).
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Steve Meyer (SMM)
Graphic designed by : Scott Morrison (RSM)
Sounds by : Novak (NOV)
Designed by : Shannon Donnelly (MSD), Sam Palahnuk (SLP), Steve Radosh
Support : Robert Patton (RHP)
$end
$info=tshoot,
$bio
Turkey Shoot - The Day They Took Over (c) 07/1984 Williams.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Mystic Marathon" hardware.
- STAFF -
Game designed by : John R. Newcomer (JRN)
Software by : Thomas N. Deaux (TND), Wayne P. Breivogel (WPB)
Graphic art by : Chris L. Simmons (CLS), Jill Chittenden (JIL)
$end
$info=turpin,
$bio
Turpin (c) 1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX353
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Sega.
This game is known as "Turtles" and as "600".
$end
$info=turtship,
$bio
Turtle Ship (c) 1988 Philko.
- TRIVIA -
This Korean game is a hack of "Side Arms - Hyper Dyne" (Capcom), the Side Arms logo resides somewhere in the code. The font used in this game is also the standard Capcom font that appears in "Side Arms - Hyper Dyne", "1942", "Commando", etc...
- STAFF -
Director : Han Sang Ho
Programmer : No Young Ho
Graphic designers : Nam Han Hee, Jang Kye Sook, Kwak Woo Jong, Song Hae Jung
Scenario & Music : Lee Jae Kun, Lee Jung Kyu
Technical supporters : Park Hee Jang, Ryoo Sook Ja
Board designers : Hong Jong Rim, Choi Seung Li
$end
$info=turtles,
$bio
Turtles (c) 11/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX353
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution (12/1981).
This game is known as "Turpin" and as "600".
Entex Industries released a boardgame based on this videogame (same name) in 1982 : It's each player's goal to rescue as many cute little turtlettes as possible and bring'em safely back to the home pond. But watch out for the evil beetles 'cause they're out to getcha!
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Entex AdventureVision (1982)
Emerson Arcadia 2001
G7000 Videopac
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1982) released by Entex : Play against the computer, or head to head with another player. This game has a headphone jack, volume control, and a knob that will speed up the gameplay. Pretty cool features for an old 80's handheld game!
$end
$info=tutankhm,tutankst,
$bio
Tutankham (c) 06/1982 Konami.
Game ID : GX350
Inside King Tut's tomb are treasures beyond your wildest dreams. They can be yours... if you dare to take them. Supernatural creatures roam the mazes of the tomb guarding the treasures at all costs. Your only defenses against them are your laser gun... and your wits. Blast away, snatch the loot, escape through secret passageway before it's too late! And when you see a key, take that, too. It will unlock the door to the next chamber and the next adventure. Enter King Tut's tomb and see what awaits you... if you dare.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Stern for US manufacture and distribution (07/1982).
The game was originally to be called 'Tutankhamon'. However, when programmers decided to change the monitor position from horizontal to vertical, they had to cut the -ON suffix from 'Tutankhamon' to make the title fit the screen width.
A Tutankham unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames'.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : H. Tanigaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
Atari 2600 (1983)
Mattel Intellivision (1983)
* Computers :
Tandy (1983)
Atari 800 (1983)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1984)
* Others :
LCD handheld game : released by Konami.
VFD handheld game (1983) : released by Bandai.
$end
$info=quiztvqq,
$bio
TV Gassyuukoku Quiz Q&Q (c) 1992 Dynax.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Populace TV's Quiz Q&Q'.
$end
$info=twinbee,
$bio
Twin Bee (c) 03/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX412
- TRIVIA -
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.1 - 28XA-85) on 25/06/1986.
- SERIES -
1. Twin Bee (1985)
2. Detana!! Twin Bee (1991)
3. Twin Bee Yahhoo! Fushigi no Kuni de Oo-Abare!! (1995)
- STAFF -
Music by : Shigeru Fukutake, Yoshinori Sasaki
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom
Nintendo Game Boy ("Twinbee Da!")
* Computers :
MSX (1986)
$end
$info=tbyahhoo,
$bio
Twin Bee Yahhoo! Fushigi no Kuni de Oo-Abare!! (c) 1995 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Twin Bee Yahhoo! - Uproar In A Mysterious Land'.
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
The J-Pop song played in attract mode (make sure that get it via the dipswitches) is called 'Bokura no Suteki' and is sung by Mariko Kouda. Here are the Japanese lyrics :
kanashimi no mori o, sama you kimi wa -
futo sora o mite, uchuu o omou -
ikutsumono ginga -
IMEEJI shita, sono mune ni -
umareru yuuki -
yume o mite, aruki daseru no wa -
bokura no SUTEKI sa, kimi to -
mirai e yukou -
soba ni ite, sasae au koto wa -
inochi no SUTEKI no hitotsu -
kodoku ni ochinaide.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Twin Bee Yahhoo! Original Game Soundtrack - KICA-7681) on 07/06/1995.
- SERIES -
1. Twin Bee (1985)
2. Detana!! Twin Bee (1991)
3. Twin Bee Yahhoo! Fushigi no Kuni de Oo-Abare!! (1995)
$end
$info=twincobr,twincobu,
$bio
Twin Cobra (c) 10/1987 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-011
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution (11/1988).
This game is known in Japan as "Kyukyoku Tiger".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Kyukyoku Tiger : G.S.M. Taito 2 - D28B0008) on 21/11/1988.
- UPDATES -
Difference between Twin Cobra and Kyukyoku Tiger :
* T.C. supports two simultaneous players.
* K.T. supports two players, but only one at a time. For this reason, it also supports Table Top cabinets.
* T.C. stores 3 characters for high scores.
* K.T. stores 6 characters for high scores.
* T.C. heros are Red and Blue for player 1 and 2 respectively.
* K.T. heros are grey for both players.
* T.C. dead remains of ground tanks are circular.
* K.T. dead remains of ground tanks always vary in shape.
* T.C. continues new hero and continued game at current position.
* K.T. continues new hero and continued game at predefined positions.
* After dying and your new hero appears, if you do not travel more than your helicopter length forward, you are penalised and moved back further when your next hero appears.
* K.T. Due to this difference in continue sequence, "Kyukyoku Tiger" is MUCH harder, challenging and nearly impossible to complete !
- SERIES -
1. Twin Cobra (1987)
2. Kyukyoku Tiger II (1995)
3. Kyukyoku Tiger II Plus (1997, Sega Saturn)
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1989)
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1988)
$end
$info=twineagl,
$bio
Twin Eagle - Revenge Joe's Brother (c) 1988 Seta.
Game ID : UA-2
- TRIVIA -
Also Licensed to Taito
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
- SERIES -
1. Twin Eagle - Revenge Joe's Brother (1988)
2. Twin Eagle II - The Rescue Mission (1994)
- STAFF -
Produced by : Jun Fujimoto
Game designed by : MTY, Yam
Game programmed by : MTY
Game sub programmed by : K. Nakanishi WLZ
System programmed by : H. Kobayashi, K. Yoshii
Graphic designed by : Sachiko
Character designers : K. Sato, A. Kumura, M. Kasajima, M. Takeda
Music direction : Goblin Sound
Music composers : Zero Yotsumoto, T. Suzuki, Conrad T. Kozawa
Music performers : T. Suzuki, Zero Yotsumoto, Coke Taguchi, T. Tanno, S. Tsutsui
Sound edited by : T. Suzuki, T. Hasegawa
Allugataya system : T. Hasegawa, T. Suzuki, K. Okuda
Game advised by : J. Narita
Graphic editer designed by : M. Watanabe
68K Chan : K. Ishikawa
Board designed by : N. Nonaka
Pcm 16 : K. Oiyama
Vdc : T. Iwata, K. Oiyama
Vrc : N. Nonaka
Sound filter : Shyachou, M. Tanaka
Eigiyou : T. Ishikawa, Y. Ota
Jimu : T. Watanabe, T. Hiroi, K. Komura, M. Tanaka
Koubai : M. Harada, M. Iwata
Koumu : Y. Ikegai
Seizou : A. Aranaga, T. Sasho, K. Tominaga
Character model maked by : M. Takeda, K. Nakanishi WLZ, S. Tanaka
$end
$info=twineag2,
$bio
Twin Eagle II - The Rescue Mission (c) 02/1994 Seta.
A vertical shooter where you fight against other player like a puzzle game.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Twinkle Star Sprites - PCCB-00247) on 21/02/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Sprites : At the character select screen, put the selector on Ran and press Up(x4), A.
* Play As Memory : At the character select screen, put the selector on Ran and press Down(x4), A.
* Play As Mevious : At the character select screen, put the selector on Griffon and press Up(x4), A.
* Play As Dark Ran : At the character select screen, put the selector on Griffon and press Down(x4), A.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1997)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1997)
Sega Dreamcast (2000)
$end
$info=twocrude,
$bio
Two Crude (c) 04/1990 Data East.
Game ID : MAB
In the near future, ruthless gangs are the new rulers of the streets. Only a brave duo of seasoned street brawlers can end this terror and return peace to the streets. Don't forget to grab and use anything you can find as a weapon (pipes, stones, signs, cars, even enemies!) to survive this onslaught. Features solid graphics & sound and very fun gameplay mechanics!
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Crude Buster".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Crude Buster, Midnight Resistance - PCCB-00039) on 21/08/1990.
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 2 hardware.
Based on the novel 'Gus is my Co-Pilot'.
- UPDATES -
Two Tigers dedicated version has significantly different gameplay and stuff :
Two Tigers Dedicated :
* Additional control 'speed'.
* Steering controlled by a pot with an A/D converter.
* Some stages occur at dusk, night, dawn and day.
* No crashes involve parachuting escapes except in between stages.
* Ships shoot from cannons.
* No plane engine noise.
* Background music was provided by a tape.
* Dogfight involves protecting your aircraft carrier from sinking by the opponent.
* Sea Level is close to ship.
* Game Designers Names apear in attract mode.
* Hero Table for Dogfight mode is shown in attract mode.
* Cloud graphics are repetitive.
* Ship has no wake.
Two Tigers :
* No speed function.
* Speed is constant.
* Steering controlled by an optical encoder on a spinner.
* Different interface locations.
* Ship graphics vary.
* All Stages occur during the day.
* All crashes include pilot escape with parachute.
* Ships shoot to crosshairs.
* Player planes have background engine sound.
* Different high score music.
* Dogfight involves shooting down the opponent's aircraft and avoiding the crosshairs.
* Sea level is halfway up the screen,.
* Only Bally / Midway appears in attract mode.
* There is no Hero table for Dogfight mode.
* Cloud graphics have middle line mirrored horizontally for better appearance.
* Ships have a wake.
- STAFF -
Designed by : Ron Halliburton
Software : Tim Gilbert
Graphics : R. Berrios
Production : M. Gardaphe
$end
$info=tylz,
$bio
TYLZ (c) 1984 Mylstar Electornics.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a very rare unreleased prototype. Only 5 PCBs were produced.
- STAFF -
Programming : Chris Krubel
Video Graphics : Jeff Lee
$end
$info=typhoon,
$bio
Typhoon (c) 1987 Konami.
Game ID : GX770
Take control of a powerful helicopter and blast enemy strongholds in this superb shooter from the good folks at Konami. Features some impressive graphics filled with rotation and scaling effects (some may get a little dizzy, though!), a solid soundtrack and excellent game control. Highly recommended for any shooter enthusiast!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Ajax".
This game runs on the "Chequered Flag" hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Vol.4 - 28XA-201) on 10/03/1988.
- UPDATES -
The stage order is different between Typhoon and "Ajax".
- STAFF -
Producer : K. Hiroshita
Director : S. Okamoto
Programmers : S. Fujiwara, Gen. S
2D designer : N. Sugita
3D designer : N. Ishii
Title designer : Dr. Hide
Character designer : K. Nakamura
Sound : Y. Uno, Motoaki Furukawa
Hardware : H. Ueno, K. Ban
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1988)
Commodore C64 (1988)
$end
$info=earthjkr,
$bio
U.N. Defense Force - Earth Joker (c) 1993 Visco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Bonze Adventure" hardware.
- STAFF -
Producer : Tetsuo Akiyama
Assistant producer : Keisuke Usami
Director : Don Gabacyo
Programmers : IDEB 77Kg, ON0721-ST, M. Nakajima, AD-26255417J
Character designers : K. Takahashi, T. Takahashi
Music composers : K. Fukumori, Space Creative
$end
$info=unsquad,
$bio
U.N. Squadron (c) 08/1989 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S No. 6
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Area 88".
U.N. Squadron is based on the Japanese manga 'Area 88'.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Area 88 - PCCB-00018) on 21/01/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* More Money : If you start a 2 player game at the same time, each one will be credited 3000 dollars. On the other hand, if the second player arrives afterwards, he will have 12000 dollars (you have just gained 9000 dollars).
* Various Little Ending Animations : At the ending screen (Presented by Capcom), various little animations are shown dependent on how much Mechs were recovered, or if the Unicorn was recovered...
Mission 3, Forest Fortress :
Unicorn (+ a shield) - Destroy all trees without forgetting from the very start of the level to destroy the 1st tree on the left. The unicorn will appear spontaneously in front of the fortress.
Yashichi - Destroy the latest turret of the fortress, Yashichi is just on the right in bottom of the fire turret.
Mission 4, The Carrier :
Mech (1,000 pts) - Just behind the 5th rock, on the ground level, a Mech which agitates a flag will appear.
Mission 5, Bomber called Bayson :
Mech (+ a T.Laser) - You must destroy the 39 rocks to see a Mech appear with a knife.
Mission 6, Missile Launcher :
Mech (10,000 pts) - When the way separates in 2 ways, take the top while shooting at the base from the 1st pillar made of rock, a Mech will appear.
Mission 8, Battleship called Minks :
Mech (1,000 pts) - After the 2 boats come from the left, place yourself at the top of the screen and shoot until a Mech with a rifle falls into water.
Yashichi - At the middle of the Battleship, we have a red turret, destroy it to release Yashichi.
Mission 9, The Arsenal :
Mech (1,000 pts) - Behind the second building, a Mech with an umbrella hides.
Character designers : Manbou Shintan, Gokkun Kuratani, Rekite, Unicorn Mayumi, Traveller Kuramoyan, Holiday Kakkun, Haru San, Konomi (Powerful Konomi), Fukumoyan, Femme Hana
Music composer : Chan Chakorin
Hard design : Kucchan
Programmers : Blbon, Takako
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1991)
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1990)
Atari ST (1990)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1990)
Commodore C64
Commodore Amiga
$end
$info=usclssic,
$bio
U.S. Classic (c) 03/1989 Seta.
Game ID : UE
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Romstar for US distribution.
Also licensed to Taito.
$end
$info=cawingj,
$bio
U.S. Navy (c) 10/1990 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Carrier Airwing".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Street Fighter II : G.S.M. Capcom 4 - PCCB-00056) on 21/03/1991.
- UPDATES -
The guy who looks like Sean Connery looks even more like Sean Connery in the Japanese verison of the game (U.S. Navy) than in the American verison ("Carrier Air Wing").
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Real Ending : beat the game in one credit.
* Secrets items :
Mission 2 :
White Mech (10,000 pts) - After the large helicopter and when the suspended road finished, go up quickly and shoot.
Mission 3 :
Rabbit (20,000 pts) - Shoot on the 9th tree or release a bomb.
Cow (10,000 pts) - Destroy the ground monticule in top of the hill right after the 9th tree (you can make turns to the cow by shooting on).
Man (6,000 pts) - Shoot between the base of the mountain and the cuirassier.
Mission 6 :
Snowman (4,000 pts) - Shoot at the base of the 4th iceberg.
Mission 7 :
Small bear (8,000 pts) - Towards the end of the level, shoot at the middle of the 1st gray mountain, just before the 1st volcano.
Mission 8 :
Mech with a flag (20,000 pts) - Release a bomb behind the second house.
Mission 9 :
Red Mech (10,000 pts) - Shoot at the base of the fortress wall.
Yashichi - Destroy the red turret located on a footbridge.
Mission 10 :
Yashichi - Destroy the red turret located at the top of the engines.
- SERIES -
1. Area 88 (1989)
2. U.S. Navy (1990)
$end
$info=ufosensi,
$bio
Ufo Senshi Youko-Chan (c) 1988 Sega.
Game ID : 834-6659
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Extraterrestrial Soldier Youko-chan'.
This game runs on the Sega System 2 hardware.
$end
$info=ssideki4,
$bio
The Ultimate 11 - SNK Football Championship (c) 10/1996 SNK.
Game ID : 0215
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tokuten Ou - Honoo no Libero" (translates from Japanese as 'Top Scorer - Flame of Libero').
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Super Sidekicks (1992)
2. Super Sidekicks 2 - The World Championship (1994)
3. Super Sidekicks 3 - The Next Glory (1995)
4. The Ultimate 11 - Snk Football Championship (1996)
5. NeoGeo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory (1998)
- STAFF -
Cast : Mr.Rod, Kuwayan., Bug Stopper, I. Etsuko, Tsubo-Tsubo, Hiroto, YNY with Catbrow
An environmental friendly shooter? In this highly creative shooter, you must battle a ruthless mega corporation who is polluting the planet. Stop them before it's too late! Features nice graphics and interesting game mechanics.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Eco Fighters".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Shinseisha / Gamest released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Ultimate Ecology - GCD-2) on 22/01/1994.
An update of "Mortal Kombat 3" featuring lots of additions and other little goodies (See Updates section (Rev. 1.0)).
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway Wolf Unit hardware.
If you look closely at Rain's name during demonstration you'll see it uses different font than all other fighters.
- UPDATES -
This game is the same as "Mortal Kombat 3 except for the inclusion of :
REV. 1.0 :
* Jade, Kitana, Milenna, Scorpion, Reptile, Ermac, Classic Sub, Rain, Noob Saibot, Human Smoke are all added.
* Hell, The Desert, The Cavern, The Waterfront stages added.
* Computer intelligence increased.
* 4 Player 2 on 2 Mode and 8 Player Tournament Mode Added.
* Jump in Combo starters added.
* Can uppercut through Scorpion's Lair to The Cavern.
* Bank stage removed.
* 2nd Master Added.
* Endurance Rounds Added in Master and 2nd Master.
* Pit Fatal in Hell added (and all its accompanying secrets).
* Classic Sub-Zero's Fats added.
* Bug : Game will crash if Noob Saibot touches Sub-Zero's ice clone.
REV. 1.1 :
* Supreme Demonstration icon selectable only through the 8-man tournament.
REV. 1.2 :
* CPU Pattern Fixed.
* Bugs fixed.
* More Kombat Kodes.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Random Select : Up+Start on your side (Player One on Kitana and Player Two on Scorpion).
* Play As Human Smoke : Select Smoke, then hold HP+HK+BL+RUN+Left until the match starts (Note : If playing as player two, press Right instead of Left).
* Play As Noob Saibot (Note : This can only be enabled on WaveNet machines) : Play against a human opponent. Select Kano then hold Back+LP+LK+HP+BL until the match begins.
* Ultimate Kombat Kodes : The Ultimate Kombat Codes appear at the single player game over screen. The following buttons control each box, from left to right : HP LP BL LK HK (player one side) HP LP BL LK HK (player two side). The numbers indicate how many times each button should be pressed to display the correct symbol in the box. A dash separates the player one entries from the player two entries :
Play as Mileena - 22264-22264
Play as Ermac - 12344-44321
Play as Classic Subzero - 81835-81835
* Kombat Kodes : Kombat Kodes are entered at the two player versus screen that appears after character selection. The following buttons control each box, from left to right : LP BL LK (player one side) LP BL LK (player two side). The numbers indicate how many times each button should be pressed to display the correct symbol in the box. A dash separates the player one entries from the player two entries. A message will appear when the match begins to confirm correct code entry...
The Stages :
002-003 - River Kombat
004-700 - Kahn's Kave
050-050 - Noob Saibot Dorfen
077-022 - The Bridge
079-035 - Street
091-190 - Bell Tower
123-901 - Soul Chamber
330-033 - Jade's Desert
343-343 - Rooftop
600-040 - Kombat Temple
666-333 - The Graveyard
666-444 - Scorpion's Lair
820-028 - The Pit 3
880-088 - Subway
880-220 - Kahn's Tower
933-933 - Scislac Busorez (Blue Portal)
Messages :
004-400 - Whacha Gun Do ? - E.B.
010-010 - Throwing Encouraged
122-221 - Skunky!! - E.F.
123-926 - There Is No Knowledge That Is Not Power
282-282 - No Fear = EB Button, Skydive, Max Countdown
448-844 - Don't Jump At Me - MXV
550-550 - See The Mortal Kombat Live Tour
717-313 - Rain Can Be Found In The Graveyard
987-666 - Hold Flippers During Casino Run
999-999 - Revision x.x
Handicaps :
033-000 - Player 1 Half Power
000-033 - Player 2 Half Power
707-000 - Player 1 Quarter Power
000-707 - Player 2 Quarter Power
020-020 - Blocking Disabled
044-440 - Unikoriv Referri: Sans Power
100-100 - Throwing Disabled
Different Kombats :
300-300 - Silent Kombat
444-444 - Randper Kombat
460-460 - Randper Kombat
688-422 - Dark Kombat
985-125 - Psycho Kombat
Winner of this round battles :
033-564 - Shao Khan
205-205 - Smoke
769-342 - Noob Saibot
969-141 - Motaro
4 Player 2 on 2 Kombat :
227-227 - Explosive Kombat
022-220 - Explosive Kombat/ Throwing Disabled
Other Codes :
466-466 - Unlimited Run
642-468 - You Are Entering The Land Of Rellim (Play "Galaga")
788-322 - Fast Uppercut Recovery Enabled
987-123 - No Powerbars
* Double stage (If a character is uppercutted, they will fly up to the other stage) :
Scorpion's Lair => Kahn's Kave
Subway => Street
Bank => Rooftop
Soul Chamber => Kahn's Tower
* Fatality - CLASSIC SUB-ZERO
1. (close) Down(x3), Forward, HP - Black screen (Censured)
2. ???
* Fatality - CYRAX
1. (anywhere) Hold Block, Down(x2), Up, Down, Release Block, HP - Helichopper
2. (close) Hold Block, Down(x2), Forward, Up, Release Block, Run - Self Destruct
* Fatality - ERMAC
1. (close) Run, Block, Run(x2), HK - Uppercut Decapitation
10) Skull : MK2 Classic Endurance Kombat (Classic Sub-Zero and Human Smoke)
11) Question Mark : Mega Endurance Kombat (Noob Saibot, Classic Sub-Zero, Human Smoke, Ermac and Mileena)
12) Question Mark : Supreme Demonstration
Hidden treasures : Fatality Demonstration Four and Five, another ?
- SERIES -
1. Mortal Kombat (1992)
2. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
3. Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
4. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (1994)
5. Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1995, Nintendo 64)
6. Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
7. Mortal Kombat Gold (1997, Sega Dreamcast)
8. Mortal Kombat - Deadly Alliance (2002, Nintendo GameCube)
- STAFF -
* Cast :
Kitana, Mileena : Becky Gable
Reptile, Scorpion, Ermac, Classic Sub-Zero, Sub-Zero, Shang Tsung, Human Smoke, Noob Saibot : John Turk
Sonya Blade : Kerri Hoskins
Jax : John Parrish
Nightwolf, Sektor, Cyrax, Smoke : Sal Divita
Jade : Becky Gable
Kano : Richard Divizio
Sindel : Lia Montelongo
Kurtis Stryker : Michael O'Brien
Kung Lao : Tony Marquez
Kabal : Richard Divizio
Sheeva : A Clay Model
Liu Kang : Eddie Wong
Shao Kahn : Brian Glynn, Steve Ritchie (voice)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
Sega Mega Drive (1995)
Sega Saturn
$end
$info=ultennis,
$bio
Ultimate Tennis (c) 1993 Art & Magic.
- TRIVIA -
Art and Magic were a group of coders and artists who had cut their teeth making various demos for the Amiga platform. Eventually they were approached by a hardware manufacturer, who wished to recruit them to make good quality games. Ultimate Tennis was their first, as they were still trying to adapt to their new platform, digitised sprites (all pallette swaps of the same footage) were used as a proof of concept - later the artists would develop their caracature style to make cel-animated sprites. Approximately 5,000 units were produced.
Although their last official arcade game was released in 1998, the Art and Magic brand still continues making gambling games.
- STAFF -
Artwork : Franck Sauer, Iwan Scheer
Software : Yann Robert, Yves Grolet
Music : Franck Sauer, Christian Dutilleux
Starring : Eric Dardenne
Hardware designer : Deltatec
Manufacturing : Deltatec
$end
$info=uballoon,
$bio
Ultra Balloon (c) 1996 SunA.
$end
$info=ultramhm,
$bio
Ultra Maru-hi Mahjong (c) 1993 Apple.
Mahjong against girls!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ultra Secret Mahjong'.
$end
$info=ultratnk,
$bio
Ultra Tank (c) 02/1978 Atari.
Game ID : 009801
- SERIES -
1. Tank (1974)
2. Tank II (1974)
3. Tank III (1975)
4. Tank 8 (1976)
5. Ultra Tank (1978)
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Mike Albaugh
$end
$info=utoukond,
$bio
Ultra Toukon Densetsu (c) 1993 Banpresto.
Game ID : BP931
Horizontal beat'em up featuring, in SD (Super Deformed), Ultraman and his comrades who fight evil monsters.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ultra Fighting Spirit Legend'.
Based on the sentai series "Ultraman" of Tsuburaya productions.
Hardware designers : Yasuhiro Shibuya, Hajime Aga, Tomio Takeda, Hironobu Suzuki, Digital Stream Corp.
Mechanical coordinators : Jun Hishiyama
* Cast : Anita Platacis, Carlos Laguardia, Carol Glaser, Ed Manning, Gail Smolen, Greg Hasler, Jim Belt, John Pipp, Larry Stallman, Mike Fountain, Paul Torres, Reg Winter, Rich Zver, Susan Schultz, Toni Jordan, Yoshi Nakanishi, Ichiro Fujisue, Masaki Yagi, Takaaki Tomita, Tsune Tsune, Tatsuya Ushiroda, Yosuke Tsuda, Keisuke Kogure, Takao Yoshiba, Osamu Inoue
$end
$info=uccops,uccopsj,
$bio
Undercover Cops (c) 07/1992 Irem.
The three Streetsweepers are assigned to take out the large gang that has been terrorizing the city. Very unconventional characters and lots of HUGE weapons to pick up.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-92 system hardware.
The Police 'car' at the end of Undercover Cops looks (and acts) just like "Moon Patrol", which is also from Irem.
On the small red TV items, you can see that they have a picture of the boss from Stage 1 of "R-Type"!
- STAFF -
Creator : Meeher
Designers : Akio, Susumu, Kozo, Nob
Programmers : Teroling, Danger Nao
Sound : Hiya!
Character voices : Nukegara, Muttershi, Fuku Chan, Kiki
American staff : Steve, Drew, Max
Publicity staff : S. Sakomizu
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=undoukai,
$bio
The Undoukai (c) 1984 Taito.
Game ID : A17
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'The Athletic Meet'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Field Day".
This game runs on the "40-0" hardware.
- STAFF -
Game programmer : Hiroshi Kawakami (H.K)
Game control : Ichiro Fujisue (I.F)
Sound programmer : Tukasa Nakamura
$end
$info=uniwars,
$bio
UniWar S (c) 10/1980 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Ginga Teikoku no Gyakushuu".
Two bootleg of this game are known as "Space Battle" and "Sky Raiders".
$end
$info=untoucha,
$bio
Untouchable (c) 08/1987 Dynax.
Game ID : 08
$end
$info=uopoko,
$bio
Uo Poko - Lots of Fish (c) 02/1998 Cave.
Game ID : CV02
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Jaleco.
- SERIES -
1. Uo Poko - Lots of Fish (1998)
2. Himitsu no Hana Poko
- STAFF -
Sound composer : Ryuichi Yabuki
$end
$info=upndown,upndownu,
$bio
Up'n Down (c) 09/1983 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Pengo : Pengo makes a guest appearance in this game if you manage to pass the first four rounds in under a minute each. The penguin will appear in the water of round five riding a surf-board.
* Secret message : During machine reset, press buttons1+2 on player2 side. 'Ready?' will appear. Then press button1 14 times on player1 side. The release date will appear.
- UPDATES -
The bootleg version use the "Raiden" (seibu) sound hardware, all musics from "Raiden" are present =).
$end
$info=usvsthem,
$bio
Us vs Them (c) 06/1984 Mylstar Electronics.
Game ID : GV-126
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg : This easter egg allows you to watch the whole disc from start to finish. To do this you must hold the Trigger button in while inserting your coins.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Warren Davis, Dennis Nordman, Dave Fraust, Rich Tracy
Video graphics by : Jeff Lee
Video footage by : Warren Davis, Dennis Nordman
Music by : Dave Zabriskie
Sounds by : Graig Beierwaltes
Cabinet graphics : Larry Day
Hardware by : Dave Pfeiffer
$end
$info=vgoalsoc,vgoalsca,
$bio
V Goal Soccer (c) 199? Tecmo.
$end
$info=vball,vball2pj,
$bio
V'Ball - U.S.Championship (c) 12/1988 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0025
$end
$info=vfive,
$bio
V-Five (c) 12/1992 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-027
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Grind Stormer".
- UPDATES -
"Grind Stormer" seems to be different in the way that you pick up the items directly and don't go through the power-up bar.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- STAFF -
Director : K. Takano
Programmers : C. Hayasato, T. Ikeda
Graphic designers : Y. Naora, M. Yamaguchi
Sound director : Masahiro Yuge
$end
$info=vr,
$bio
V.R. - Virtua Racing (c) 1992 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
Sega went to General Electric Aerospace (who made the first 3D simulators for NASA in the 1960s) in 1991-92 for assistance to develop a CG platform architecture for their new experimental 3D system, which later became known as the Sega Model 1 hardware. Virtua Racer was the game being written to find out how viable hardware 3D games were, it was never designed to be released, but it was such a success internally they decided to actually release it.
In true Sega fashion, their 'Virtua' prefix was used on a variety of other products such as "Virtua Fighter", "Virtua Cop", "Virtua Striker" and "Virtua Tennis".
Toshiba EMI released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Virtua Racing & Out Runners - TYCY-5365, 5366) on 15/12/1993.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1994) : The cartridge was huge compared to all others because it included the SVP chip (Sega Virtua Processor).
Sega 32x (1994, "Virtua Racing Deluxe")
Sega Saturn (1995, "Time Warner Interactive's V.R. - Virtua Racing")
$end
$info=valkyrie,
$bio
Valkyrie no Densetsu (c) 04/1989 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Legend of the Valkyrie'.
This game runs on the Namco System 2 hardware.
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Valkyrie no densetsu : Namco Game Sound Express Vol.1 - VDR-14001) on 21/09/1989.
- STAFF -
Staff : Spanky Usukura, Nam Nam, WanWan, Astron Ishii
Music composed by : Hiroyuki Kawada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sony PlayStation (1997, "Namco Museum Vol.5")
$end
$info=valtric,
$bio
Valtric (c) 11/1986 NMK.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Jaleco.
$end
$info=vampj,vampja,vampjr1,
$bio
Vampire - The Night Warriors (c) 06/1994 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 05
Ten characters taken straight from horror films duke it out Street Fighter style, featuring two end bosses.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Darkstalkers - The Night Warriors".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Suleputer released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Vampire - The Night Warriors Arcade Game Track - SRCL-2969) on 07/09/1994.
- UPDATES -
In the non-Japanese version :
* Gallon is named 'Jon Talbain'.
* Zabel Zarock is named 'Lord Raptor'.
* Aulbath is named 'Rikuo'.
* Phobos is named 'Huitzil'.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Character Select In Attract Mode : In attract mode, when the computer is on the Character Select screen, it's possible to choose the characters with the 1p & 2p Start buttons.
* Alternate Costume Color : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen and press Start.
* Hidden Tune : Beat the game with one credit, after inputting your name hold Down+LK+MK until the end credits appear. If done correctly, you'll be listening to the secret ending tune.
The second game in the Darkstalkers series includes fourteen horrific fighters.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Night Warriors - Darkstalkers' Revenge".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a fighter at the character selection screen.
1. Press Roundhouse to select the costume color from Darkstalkers.
2. Press Start to select the secondary costume color from Darkstalkers.
3. Press Jab+Forward to select the dark costume version.
* Secret End Tune : Beat the game with one credit, after your character's victory pic appears on the screen, hold Up. The secret tune shall then appear as the credits start.
Fourteen well-animated creatures from Hell rip, tear and otherwise fight for control of the nether-realms.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick ad six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game was only released in Japan.
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Warriors : The first will appear if you make 3 'DARK FORCE' or 3 'EX FINISH' without losing a round. The second will appear after 6 'EX FINISH' without losing a round.
* Shoul Mode : On the character select screen, go to the [?] box, press Start 5 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Alternate Shoul Mode : On the character select screen, go to the character whom you would like to use first stage, press Start 3 times, after go to the [?] box, press Start 5 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Marionette Mode : On the character select screen, go to the [?] box, press Start 7 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Priest Bishamon : On the character select screen, go to Bishamon, hold Start and press any punch or kick button.
Victor, Bishamon, Sasquatch, Anakaris : Kan Tokumaru
Hsien-Ko : Michiko Neya
Huitzil : Jyurouta Kosugi
Cecil : Kyoko Hikami
$end
$info=vsav,vsavj,vsavh,vsava,vsavu,
$bio
Vampire Savior - The Lord Of Vampire (c) 05/1997 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 22
Fifteen characters fight to end the reign of Jedah, the Vampire Savior and save their own souls!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick ad six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Vampire Savior : Capcom Game Soundtrack - VICL-60098, 60099) on 21/08/1997.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Warriors : To reach your character's hidden warrior, you must finish the stage without losing any energy bats, and without timeouts. The KO move MUST be an EX Finish. Dark Force or ES Finishes may be acceptable, but an EX Finish is preferred. If you meet this condition, you'll get a 'Here comes a new challenger' prompt as you enter the fourth stage. Each character has their own boss character fights (i.e. Demitri's final boss is Morrigan, Jedah's final boss is Demitri, etc.), and after you finish the first 6 stages, you must defeat your character's boss character in Stage 7 to finish the game. If your character's final boss is Jedah, there will be a special intro scene.
* Play As Original Jon Talbain : At the character select screen, highlight Jon Talbain and press Start and all three punch buttons at the same time.
* Shoul Mode : On the character select screen, go to the [?] box, press Start 5 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Alternate Shoul Mode : On the character select screen, go to the character whom you would like to use first stage, press Start 3 times, after go to the [?] box, press Start 5 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Win Poses : By holding any attack button at the end of a fight, you may choose most of each character's win poses. However, there are a few that can't be seen with this trick, such as Felicia's perfect win pose.
* Tricks : Even though the Start button is mostly used as a taunt button, there are a few characters that can use it for some rather silly moves such as Sasquatch & Felicia.
If you leap at the enemy's head without attacking while using Felicia, you'll sit on their heads as long as neither player moves at all. An extra taunt? :)
General producers : Noritaka Funamizu, Yoshiki Okamoto
* Voice Actors :
Jedah : Chiba Isshin
Q-Bee, B. B. Hood : Miyuki Matsushita
Lilith : Hiroko Konishi
Demitri : Nobuyuki Hiyama
Morrigan : Yayoi Jinguji
Felicia : Kae Araki
Rikuo, Lord Raptor, Jon Talbain : Yuuji Ueda
Victor, Bishamon, Sasquatch, Anakaris : Kan Tokumaru
Hsien-Ko : Michiko Neya
Emily : Kozue Yoshizumi
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998)
$end
$info=vsav2,
$bio
Vampire Savior 2 - The Lord Of Vampire (c) 09/1997 Capcom.
Game ID : CP-S II No. 26
Fifteen characters fight to end the reign of Jedah, the Vampire Savior and save their own souls!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick ad six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Darkstalkers - Jedah's Damnation".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Warriors : The first will appear if you make 3 'DARK FORCE' or 3 'EX FINISH' without losing a round. The second will appear after 6 'EX FINISH' without losing a round.
* Shoul Mode : On the character select screen, go to the [?] box, press Start 5 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Alternate Shoul Mode : On the character select screen, go to the character whom you would like to use first stage, press Start 3 times, after go to the [?] box, press Start 5 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Marionette Mode : On the character select screen, go to the [?] box, press Start 7 times, then push any punch or kick button.
* Priest Bishamon : On the character select screen, go to Bishamon, hold Start and press any punch or kick button.
Vertical shoot'em up with three selectable characters and nice manga style cut scene.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Good Ending : Clear stage 5 without continuing play, or clear stage 5 with continuing play over 10 times, or clear stage 5 with slashing all Bushous.
- SERIES -
1. Vasara (2000)
2. Vasara 2 (2001)
$end
$info=vasara2,vasara2a,
$bio
Vasara 2 (c) 2001 Visco.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Role : Insert a coin, then press Up(x3), Down(x3) Up(x7) and press Start. You will find hidden role!
- SERIES -
1. Vasara (2000)
2. Vasara 2 (2001)
$end
$info=vastar,vastar2,
$bio
Vastar (c) 1983 Sesame Japan.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Warp : When you reach the second radar that pops up from the ground, after you landed the first time and gone though the forest, put your shield on and go directly into the laser firing turret. You should activate a warp to the second spaceship!
The four Cobras go after the rival gang that kidnapped their girl. Worth playing to experience the biker lads alone. :)
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Crime Fighters 2".
Each player character resembles a real-life personality. Hawk looks like 'Hulk Hogan', Sledge looks like 'Mr. T', Boomer looks like 'Jean-Claude Van Damme' and Blood looks like 'Mike Tyson'.
On one of the boxes there is the word 'Kilroy' spray-painted on it, this is probably a reference to the quote, 'Kilroy was here'.
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Game Music Collection Vol.4 - KICA-7505) on 05/10/1991.
- UPDATES -
Asian version contain ugly sado maso and pervert dogs who was censored in all others versions.
- SERIES -
1. Crime Fighters (1989)
2. Vendetta (1991)
- STAFF -
Game designers : S. Okamoto, K. Ozaki, Yuichi Kobayashi
Character designers : M. Yoshida, Kazuaki Nakanishi, T. Nakazama
Sound designers : Hideaki Kashima, M. Yamame
Hardware designer : K. Itoh
Director : S. Okamoto
Management : S. Kido
$end
$info=venture,venture2,venture4,
$bio
Venture (c) 06/1981 Exidy.
Venture is a one- or two-player, color video game, full of surprising treasures. Venture is a series of games within the game. Venture is played in a dark dungeon of mutli-levels. The player forges through one level of rooms at the time, displayed on the screen as a floor plan. Armed with bow and arrow, the player learns to avoid confrontation with the wandering green Hall Monsters by skillfully entering the sanctity of a room. Once inside a room, the chamber's image grows to full screen size, creating a game within a game. Every room has a treasure or weapon guarded by a threatening creature or hazardous condition. The player must retrieve the treasure, avoiding threats and obstacles. When the treasure is succefully taken out of the chamber, bonus points are awarded. The screen image then returns to the original floor plan. Whenever a treasure is safely withdrawn, the player no longer has acces to that room. The player must win all the treasures of one level before descending to another level.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 6502 hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Howell Ivey
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Atari 2600 (1982)
Mattel Intellivision (1982)
$end
$info=venus,
$bio
Venus (c) 1983.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a booleg of "Gyruss".
$end
$info=vsnetscr,
$bio
Versus Net Soccer (c) 1996 Konami.
Game ID : GX627
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
$end
$info=vcircle,
$bio
Vicious Circle (c) 03/1996 Atari Games.
Nine characters bearing that "Killer Instinct" go head-to head in this Atari fighting game.
- TRIVIA -
Vicious Circle is an unreleased prototype.
This game runs on the Atari Cojag hardware.
$end
$info=victnine,
$bio
Victorious Nine (c) 1984 Taito.
$end
$info=victory,
$bio
Victory (c) 02/1982 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
A modification kit for this game is known as "Victory Banana".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1983)
$end
$info=victorba,
$bio
Victory Banana (c) 09/1982 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This is a modification kit for Victory.
$end
$info=victroad,
$bio
Victory Road (c) 1986 SNK.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Dogosoken".
- SERIES -
1. Ikari Warriors (1986)
2. Victory Road (1986)
3. Ikari III - The Rescue (1989)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988, "Ikari Warriors 2 - Victory Road")
* Computers :
Amstrad CPC (1987, "Victory Road - The Pathway to fear")
Atari ST (1988)
Apple II
$end
$info=8ball,8ball1,
$bio
Video Eight Ball (c) 1982 Century Electronics.
$end
$info=hustler,hustlerb,
$bio
Video Hustler (c) 08/1981 Konami.
Game ID : GX343
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Scramble" hardware.
Two bootlegs of this game are known as "The Billiards" and "Video Pool".
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1984)
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=videopin,
$bio
Video Pinball (c) 02/1979 Atari.
Game ID : 034253-034267
- TRIVIA -
World's first video attraction to simulate a pinball game. Video Pinball was an instant winner. With fluorescent 'disco' 3-D playfield, challenging targets, bumpers, slingshots, rollovers and drop targets Atari Video Pinball had it all, but without all the mechanical objects associated with classic pinball games. Even a pinball "nudge" feature is included to give a more realistic feel to the play action. Approximately 1,500 units were produced.
A Video Pinball unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Ed Logg
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1980)
$end
$info=vpool,
$bio
Video Pool (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Video Hustler".
This game runs on the "Moon Cresta" hardware.
$end
$info=vidvince,
$bio
Video Vince and the Game Factory (c) 1984 Mylstar Electronics.
- STAFF -
Programmer : Chris Brewer
$end
$info=viewpoin,
$bio
Viewpoint (c) 10/1992 Sammy.
Game ID : 0051
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This is Sammy's only game developed and released for the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Viewpoint - PCCB-00112) on 19/02/1993.
- STAFF -
Game designers : Nenko, Morii, Terasaka, Mokichi, Akahoushi, Run
Programmers : S. Kinjo, M. Tani
Sound : Sizla, Masaki Kase, Megumi M.
Polygonizer : N. Yamaguchi
Graphic designers : Ashin, H. Takeuchi, Yuri Tomura, Maxma, Miyaki, Ken Katoku, Chirico
BG designers : Hiroppi T., K. Nishithuka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
* Computers :
Sharp X68000 (1995)
FM Towns PC
$end
$info=vigilant,vigilntu,vigilntj,
$bio
Vigilante (c) 03/1988 Irem.
Our hero fights an entire gang to save his girlfriend Madonna in this kung-fu game.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Data East for US manufacture and distribution (02/1988).
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
Sega Master System (1989)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1991)
$end
$info=vimana,vimanan,vimana1,
$bio
Vimana (c) 1991 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-019
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tecmo for Japanese, to Romstar for US and to Nova Apparate GMBH & Co for Europe.
When you start the game, you'll see two elephants that the ship takes off from. On top of that they closely resemble Hindu drawings from India. The background for this game is based on a thousand's of years old book called the mahabarata that is regarded as a bible (sorta) for millions of Hindu's in India. When you read some of the verses in it you'll find funny descriptions of vehicles that the gods used that closely resemble modern aircraft of today. They are called Vimana's that carry *magical* axes and spears :). The mahabarata also describe what appears to be a technological war with missiles, nukes and huge flying fortresses and something which could be interpreted as radiation poisoning! The ancient Babylonian and Indian civilisations have often been an interesting pool for speculation and creative thinking regarding alien interference on earth in ancient times..
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
Wade, Boris & Kyle's best friend, the lovely Sheena, is kidnapped in front of their eyes! So they venture into the hippie filled streets to maul anyone that gets in their way of rescuing her. Features awesome color-filled graphics, a kickin' vocal soundtrack and cool sound effects, lots of vicious moves (especially those from Boris!!!), a great sense of humor & plenty of great looking enemies & bosses. Break out fighting, everybody come on!!! :)
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on a "Mystic Warriors" based hardware.
The 4 stage boss is actually disguised as a Power Loader seen in the 'Aliens' movie and the Konami title of the same name!
At the middle of the last stage, two cabinets of "Penta" and "Scramble" make an appearance (Note that "Penta" is originally a bootleg of "Pengo" :).
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Konami Amusement Sounds '94 Spring - KICA-7631, 7632) on 23/02/1994.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Some Tips : Keep an eye out for unusual weapons, smash the light bulbs in the 2nd stage to temporary blind your enemies! Also grab the piggies in this stage and they turn into footballs that you can use as proyectiles! (Now you know where the term 'pigskin' comes from!) :)
Violent Storm's special Singers : Jeffrey, Junko, Mayumi
Hardware : W. Yuusaku
Hardware adviser : Dendou K.
Package : Vio.N
Director : Monmo 29
Producer : Masa 32
$end
$info=vipclub,
$bio
VIP Club - Maru-hi Ippatsu Kaihou (c) 03/1988 Daiichi Denshi.
Mahjong with girls who are hooked on oranges!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Secret Ippatsu Thrown Open'.
The [amuse] version of this game is known as "Orange Club - Maru-hi Kagai Jugyou".
$end
$info=viper,
$bio
Viper (c) 04/1988 Leland.
- SERIES -
1. Danger Zone (1986)
2. Viper (1988)
$end
$info=viperp1,viperp1o,
$bio
Viper Phase 1 (c) 1995 Seibu Kaihatsu.
A spin-off of the "Raiden" series.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Seibu SPI Hardware.
$end
$info=vf1,
$bio
Virtua Fighter (c) 1993 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Model 1 hardware.
Virtua Fighter (or VF for short) serves 180,000 polygons per second.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Dural : First, you must beat the computer Dural and have 2 games worth of credits in the machine ready to go. After beating the game, have one player press Start and pick a character. As soon as that character finishes smiling, but before the game actually starts, player 2 should press Start to interrupt the process. If your timing is perfect, and the stars are perfectly aligned, and you've been a good boy or girl, player 2 may come in as Dural.
* See Credits : You can get the credits of the programmers to come up on the screen by holding down a Start button during the demo. When it comes to the standard demo w/ Sarah kicking Kage, the credits will come up. Keep holding the Start button to keep the credits coming or else they will freeze.
* Kage's Face Mask : It seems that after about 3,000 plays, the mask on Kage falls off instead of just his headband. You can see his teeth and a scar on his cheek.
Breakout featuring a jumping character and hilarious graphics.
Controlled with a 2-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Saru Kani Hamu Zou - Taisen Block Kuzushi".
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
$end
$info=vsgongf,
$bio
VS Gong Fight (c) 1984 Kaneko.
Game ID : KN-002
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Ring Fighter".
$end
$info=ryouran,
$bio
VS Mahjong Otome Ryouran (c) 1998 Electro Design.
A joystick-controlled mahjong game with selectable characters and anime sequences.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'VS Mahjong Blooming Virgins'.
This game runs on the Kaneko Super Nova System hardware.
$end
$info=rbibb,rbibba,
$bio
Vs. Atari RBI Baseball (c) 1987 Namco / Atari Games.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=balonfgt,
$bio
Vs. Balloon Fight (c) 09/1984 Nintendo.
- STAFF -
Musics by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=vsbball,vsbballj,vsbbalja,vsbbaljb,
$bio
Vs. Baseball (c) 10/1984 Nintendo.
$end
$info=btlecity,
$bio
Vs. Battle City (c) 1985 Namco.
- SERIES -
1. Tank Battalion (1980)
2. Vs. Battle City (1985)
3. Tank Force (1991)
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=cstlevna,
$bio
Vs. Castlevania (c) 1987 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- STAFF -
Directed b :y Trans Fishers
Screenplay by : Bram Stoker
Music by : James Banana
$end
$info=cluclu,
$bio
Vs. Clu Clu Land (c) 1984 Nintendo.
$end
$info=drmario,
$bio
Vs. Dr. Mario (c) 10/1990 Nintendo.
The object of the game is to help Dr. Mario destroy the most sickening bunch of viruses around. These miserable germs can only be destroyed by lining up the appropriate combinations of vitamins as they fall. And Dr. Mario is relying on your players to help him get the job done! This game isn't just fun. It's contagious. That's why players of all ages keep coming back to Dr. Mario for another dose.
- TRIVIA -
Dr. Mario was the last game released on the Vs. hardware.
- STAFF -
Music by : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=duckhunt,
$bio
Vs. Duck Hunt (c) 03/1985 Nintendo.
$end
$info=excitebk,excitbkj,
$bio
Vs. Excitebike (c) 1984 Nintendo.
$end
$info=vsfdf,
$bio
Vs. Freedom Force (c) 1988 Konami.
$end
$info=vsgradus,
$bio
Vs. Gradius (c) 12/1986 Konami.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=vsgshoe,
$bio
Vs. Gumshoe (c) 1986 Nintendo.
$end
$info=hogalley,
$bio
Vs. Hogan's Alley (c) 03/1985 Nintendo.
$end
$info=iceclimb,iceclmbj,
$bio
Vs. Ice Climber (c) 1984 Nintendo.
You are an Eskimo who wants to climb mountains. You can jump and break the ice, or splat monsters with a handily provided hammer. Bad weather will hamper your progress through 20 different scenarios. A fun platform game in 2 player mode, but pretty unimpressive in 1 player mode.
$end
$info=iceclmrj,
$bio
Vs. Ice Climber Dual (c) 1984 Nintendo.
$end
$info=machridr,machridj,
$bio
Vs. Mach Rider (c) 1985 Nintendo.
$end
$info=vsmahjng,
$bio
Vs. Mahjang (c) 1984 Nintendo.
Two-player multi-screen Nintendo mahjong!
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
$end
$info=mightybj,
$bio
Vs. Mighty Bomb Jack (c) 1986 Tecmo.
- SERIES -
1. Bomb Jack (1984)
2. Vs. Mighty Bomb Jack (1986)
3. Bomb Jack Twin (1993)
$end
$info=jajamaru,
$bio
Vs. Ninja Jajamaru-Kun (c) 1985 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
The princess is called 'Sakura'.
- SERIES -
1. Ninjakun Majou no Bouken (1984)
2. Vs. Ninja Jajamaru-kun (1985)
3. Ninja-Kid II (1987)
$end
$info=vspinbal,vspinblj,
$bio
Vs. Pinball (c) 11/1984 Nintendo.
$end
$info=platoon,
$bio
Vs. Platoon (c) 1988 Sunsoft.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=bnglngby,
$bio
Vs. Raid on Bungeling Bay (c) 1985 Nintendo / Broderbund Software.
- TRIVIA -
Raid on Bungeling Bay was the first Will Wright game (the author of the succesfull video game "The Sims").
- STAFF -
Designed by : Will Wright
$end
$info=vsslalom,
$bio
Vs. Slalom (c) 11/1986 Rare.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=vssoccer,
$bio
Vs. Soccer (c) 1985 Nintendo.
- STAFF -
Sound : Koji Kondo
$end
$info=starlstr,
$bio
Vs. Star Luster (c) 1985 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
- STAFF -
Sound : Hiroyuki Kawada
$end
$info=smgolf,smgolfj,smgolfb,ladygolf,
$bio
Vs. Stroke and Match Golf (c) 11/1984 Nintendo.
- TRIVIA -
Both 'Man' and 'Lady' version exist.
- STAFF -
Sound : Koji Kondo
$end
$info=suprmrio,
$bio
Vs. Super Mario Bros. (c) 04/1986 Nintendo.
Classic and cult horizontal platform game featuring the Nintendo mascot Mario who must save princess Toadstool (Princess Peach in Japan) from Bowser (Koopa in Japan).
- TRIVIA -
Basically, this is the arcade port of the Nintendo Famicom "Super Mario Bros." but see the 'Updates' section :).
- UPDATES -
There are slight differences between the arcade version Vs. Super Mario Bros. and the Playchoice-10 version of Super Mario Bros. :
* Item placement in the '?' and hidden blocks differs slightly, so if you're used to the Playchoice-10 version you may find a few different and unexpected items in certain familiar places.
* Parts of levels were also changed slightly, too, the most noticeable being a gap in the ceiling bricks on the way to the Warp Zone in World 1-2.
* This seems to make the World -1 trick impossible to do on Vs. Super Mario Bros., as it involved the use of these removed bricks.
* More enemies added in most levels
* Bug fixes / preventions.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Increase The Number Of Marios By 100 Or More : There is a way of increasing the number of Marios by more than 100. At the end of World 3-1, when Koopa Troopa comes on the block stairway just before the flagpole... and reaches the lowest step, jump on him to make him stop moving.
* The 999 Timer Bonus Trick : This one can be done on any of the -4 Worlds. It is most difficult to achieve on World 6-4 and World 7-4. What you do is try to end the level with the timer at 000, and the machine will act as though you have 1000 units of time instead of 0. It will drop to 999 and count down to 000 from there and award points for each unit of time. Simply jump to the axe as the timer goes from 002 to 001 and you should finish the screen with the timer at 000 and get the maximum bonus.
- STAFF -
Designed by video game legend : Shigeru Miyamoto
Music & sound by : Koji Kondo
$end
$info=vsskykid,
$bio
Vs. Super SkyKid (c) 1986 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=supxevs,
$bio
Vs. Super Xevious (c) 1986 Namco.
- SERIES -
1. Xevious (1982)
2. Vs. Super Xevious (1986)
3. Solvalou (1991)
4. Xevious 3D/G (1995)
$end
$info=tkoboxng,
$bio
Vs. T.K.O. Boxing (c) 11/1987 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=vstennis,vstennij,
$bio
Vs. Tennis (c) 02/1984 Nintendo.
Single or doubles tennis against human or computer players. Match is best of 3 sets. Game operates on both single and dual monitor cabinets.
- TRIVIA -
This game was designed for the dual-monitor cabinet so that opposing players had their own monitor.
$end
$info=vstetris,
$bio
Vs. Tetris (c) 1988 Atari Games.
$end
$info=goonies,
$bio
Vs. The Goonies (c) 12/1986 Konami.
You're a young boy, in a dungeon, who needs to rescue his friend and collect all the keys before escaping to the next level. This is a very enjoyable platformer, with enough of a challenge to ensure you'll want to come back and play again.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Nintendo.
$end
$info=topgun,
$bio
Vs. Top Gun (c) 1987 Konami.
$end
$info=wrecking,
$bio
Vs. Wrecking Crew (c) 09/1984 Nintendo.
- STAFF -
Sound : Hirokazu Tanaka
$end
$info=vulcan,
$bio
Vulcan Venture (c) 03/1988 Konami.
Game ID : GX785
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou".
This game runs on the Konami Twin 16 hardware.
Apollon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Space Odyssey, Gradius II - Gofer no yabou - BY30-5202) on 21/07/1988.
- UPDATES -
The main differences between Vulcan Venture and "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou" are :
* Different title screen.
* Multiple is called Option in "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou".
* No continue available in "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou".
* Pulse Laser is called Ripple Laser in "Gradius II - GOFER no Yabou".
- SERIES -
1. Nemesis (1985)
2. Gradius 2 (1987, MSX)
3. Vulcan Venture (1988)
4. Nemesis 3 : The Eve of Destruction (1988, MSX)
5. Gradius III (1989)
6. Nemesis '90 Kai (1993, Sharp X68000)
7. Solar Assault - Gradius (1997)
8. Solar Assault - Revisited (1997)
9. Gradius IV - Fukkatsu (1999)
10. Gradius V (2003, Sony PlayStation 2)
- STAFF -
Game programmers : T. Takatori, K. Tsutsui, T. Horimoto, A. Suzuki, Takehiko Fujii
Graphic designers : Miki Yoshikata, H. Ashida, M. Iwamoto, A. Nonami, Kuniaki Kakuwa
Sound editors : S. Tasaka, Motoaki Furukawa, K. Matsubara, S. Hukami
Engineer : K. Hashima
Title designers : F. Shinuya, J. Tanaka
$end
$info=vulgus,vulgusj,vulgus2,
$bio
Vulgus (c) 05/1984 Capcom.
- TRIVIA -
Vulgus is the first game produced by Capcom.
Capcom, a name derived from 'Capsule' and 'Computer'. Kenzo Tsujimoto established the company in Japan as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic games machines.
- UPDATES -
The US version's high score table allowed three initials to be entered.
The Japanese version allowed ten letters to be entered.
- STAFF -
Staff : T. Toyohara, M. Kimura, Y. Morita, A. Fukada, S. Okada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
Sega Saturn (1998, "Capcom Generation 3")
$end
$info=wacko,
$bio
Wacko (c) 1982 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 2 hardware.
The game originally had a wizard shooting at cute animals but Bally/Midway execs thought it was too cute and needed an edge. Monsters were designed by Scott and put in instead, plus Bally/Midway also called him at the last minute to replace the wizard with the little green alien from Kozmik Kooz'r. The slanted cabinet was an idea by Marvin Glass which required the trak-balls to be installed upside down to work properly.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Steve Meyer
Graphics by : Scott Morrison
$end
$info=arcadia,
$bio
Waga Seishun no Arcadia (c) 1982 Sigma Enterprises.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Arcadia of My Youth'.
This game is known outside Japan as "New York New York".
Waga Seishun no Arcadia is based on the animated movie of the same name. The guy standing in the background of this game is Space Pirate Captain Harlock, the protagonist of the movie. Arcadia is the name of his ship. Starting before this movie and into the present day, Harlock is featured in a number of comic books, TV series and movies.
- UPDATES -
Differences between "Arcadia' and 'NY, NY' :
* In the background of 'NY, NY' is the Statue of Liberty, surrounded by blue buildings.
* In 'Arcadia', the Statue has been replaced by Captain Harlock (who is still the same color as the Statue of Liberty for some reason) and there is a blue nebula instead of blue buildings.
* Also, the words 'New York' have been replaced by 'Arcadia' in the demo.
* Besides the picture of Harlock in the background, nothing else in the 'Arcadia' game really has any relationship with the movie at all.
* 'NY, NY' came first and was then slightly modified to cash in on the 'Arcadia' movie.
* There are also no additional copyright notices, as there would normally be in a game based on a movie (So perhaps it wasn't even officially licensed).
* Another odd thing is that in Arcadia it really doesn't make a lot of sense to have a giant cyan Capt. Harlock floating around in space in the background.
* Whereas in NY, NY it actually makes sense for the Statue of Liberty to be in the background.
Anime-style mahjong game with lovely female opponents and bonus games.
Controlled with a mahjong control panel.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Young Grass Mahjong Story - Four Sisters'. 'Wakakusa Monogatari' is also the Japanese title of the Louisa May Alcott novel 'Little Women', of which this mahjong game is *very* loosely based upon.
$end
$info=wakuwak7,
$bio
Waku Waku 7 (c) 11/1996 Sunsoft.
Game ID : 0225
A hilarious parody of different styles of anime and video games featuring seven selectable characters and a nasty end boss! It's worth playing for the dialogue alone.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
'Waku Waku' is Japanese onomatopoiea for sounds of excitement.
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
The bonus stage battle against Bonus Kun, the Shotokan punching bag, is a parody of Ryu and Ken of "Street Fighter" fame. Watch him imitate all of their best moves! It also appears that Bonus Kun's music stage is a parody of 'The Theme of Ryu', which is, as the name implies, the theme music for Ryu in "Street Fighter II - The World Warrior".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Reverse Title : Accumulate 7 credits and the title will be reversed (77 too).
* Alternate Costume Colors : Press B, C, or D when selecting a fighter on the character selection screen.
Ten mystical characters battle for dominance in a 3-D environment.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway V Unit hardware but this is the only game on this hardware to use a hard-disk (401 megabyte).
War Gods was the first truly 3D fighting game to include the Digital Skin Technology that eliminates polygon look.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sony PlayStation (1997)
Nintendo 64 (1997)
* Computers :
PC [Windows 95] (1997)
$end
$info=wrofaero,
$bio
War of Aero - Project MEIOU (c) 1993 Yang Cheng Electronic.
Game ID : 93111A
- STAFF -
Programmer : J. Ichikawa
Graphci designers : Y. Sugimoto, H. Kanemaru
Character designers : J. Ichikawa, H. Kanemaru
Sound programmer : H. Yamanaka
Sound : Y. Ogawa, H. Shiomi
Director : J. Ichikawa
$end
$info=warofbug,
$bio
War of the Bugs or Monsterous Manouvers in a Mushroom Maze (c) 1981 Armenia / Food and Fun.
Very interesting game. Play "Centipede" in a "Galaxian" environment :).
$end
$info=wotw,
$bio
War of the Worlds (c) 1981 Cinematronics.
- TRIVIA -
War of the Worlds (or WOTW for shorts) is based on the HG Wells science-fiction classic.
WOTW was one of the last vector games Cinematronics created. The game was never released due to it testing badly at the 1982 AMOA show. Less than 10 were made. They were all sold to distributors and sold at trade shows. The game did not generate enough interest to be put into production. One interesting note is that the game was originally made with the B+W X-Y monitors, but a couple years later, it was resurrected with a color monitor around the time of Solar Quest. Only one or two where made this way, and it is doubtful that they still exist.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly, Rob Patton
$end
$info=wardner,
$bio
Wardner (c) 12/1987 Taito.
Game ID : TP-009
Two youngsters, Pyros and Erika, unexpectedly strayed into a wonderland called Wardner's Forest. Upon entering the magical forest, the young girl was changed into a crystal ball by an evil warlock called 'Wardner', the ruler of the forest, and brought to a secret place deep inside the woods. The brave young Pyros armed with only a magic flame as a weapon sets out to rescue his female companion from the clutches of the evil Wardner and bring her safely home. Join him in his adventurous search through the magical forest to save his friend and to break Wardner's spell over the enchanted forest and all the inhabitans.
Use the 8-way joystick to move away from the enemies and destroy them with your magic flame thrower (left button) or quickly jump (right button) away from their brutal attacks.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Wardner no Mori" and in US as "Pyros".
Toaplan releases a limitd-edition soundtrack record for this game (Tatsujin : Toaplan Game Music Scene One - H24X-10005) on 25/06/1989.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Ree Ohta
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991)
Famicom Disk System
$end
$info=wardnerj,
$bio
Wardner no Mori (c) 12/1987 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-009
Two youngsters, Pyros and Erika, unexpectedly strayed into a wonderland called Wardner's Forest. Upon entering the magical forest, the young girl was changed into a crystal ball by an evil warlock called 'Wardner', the ruler of the forest, and brought to a secret place deep inside the woods. The brave young Pyros armed with only a magic flame as a weapon sets out to rescue his female companion from the clutches of the evil Wardner and bring her safely home. Join him in his adventurous search through the magical forest to save his friend and to break Wardner's spell over the enchanted forest and all the inhabitans.
Use the 8-way joystick to move away from the enemies and destroy them with your magic flame thrower (left button) or quickly jump (right button) away from their brutal attacks.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Wardner's Forest'.
Licensed to Taito for manufacture and distribution.
This game is known outside Japan as "Wardner" and in US as "Pyros".
Toaplan releases a limitd-edition soundtrack record for this game (Tatsujin : Toaplan Game Music Scene One - H24X-10005) on 25/06/1989.
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Ree Ohta
$end
$info=warlords,
$bio
Warlords (c) 04/1980 Atari.
Game ID : 037153-037159
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Centipede" hardware.
A prototype version of this game is known under the name of "Castles & Kings".
Approximately 1,000 upright and 1,250 cocktail units were produced.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1981)
Sony PlayStation (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux")
Sega Dreamcast (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
* Computers :
PC [CD-Rom] (2000, "Atari Arcade hits 2")
PC [CD-Rom] (2001, "Atari Anniversary Edition")
PC [CD-Rom] (2003, "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One!")
$end
$info=warpwarp,
$bio
Warp & Warp (c) 07/1981 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Warp Warp" (licensed to Rock-ola 08/1981).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep Button1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Right(x2), Down(x6), Left, Up(x4).
'(c) 1981 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX
$end
$info=warpwarr,warpwar2,
$bio
Warp Warp (c) 08/1981 Rock-ola.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside US as "Warp & Warp".
- UPDATES -
The only difference between the new and the old version is the copyright string on the first screen (when the scores are displayed) :
* New version (set1) : '(c) 1981 ROCK-OLA MFG.CORP.'
* Old version (set2) : '(c) 1981 ROCK-OLA MFG.CO.'
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Easter Egg :
1) Enter service mode.
2) Keep Button1 pressed and enter the following sequence : Right(x2), Down(x6), Left, Up(x4).
'(c) 1981 NAMCO LTD.' will be added at the bottom of the screen.
- PORTS -
* Computers :
MSX (1984)
$end
$info=warrior,
$bio
Warrior (c) 10/1979 Vectorbeam.
Two vector knights battle each other in an overhead death pit.
- TRIVIA -
Warrior was the first one-on-one fighting game. It was a very rare game. The game had an overlay that had the stairs and the pits that were obstacles in the game.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tim Skelly
$end
$info=warriorb,
$bio
Warrior Blade - Rastan Saga Episode III (c) 1991 Taito.
Four Chinese heroes attempt to unite China by defeating the hordes of enemies who stand in their way! Based on the Three Kingdoms saga.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Tenchi Wo Kurau II - Sekiheki no Tatakai" and in Asia as "Sangokushi II".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
The background and all characters were based on an actual history : The Period of Three Kingdoms after the 'Han' Dynasty in China. Character designs were based on a popular Japanese manga called 'Destruction of Heaven and Earth' published by Shueisha in Japan and created by Moto Kikaku.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Tenchi Wo Kurau II : G.S.M. Capcom 7 - PCCB-00133) on 20/08/1993.
- UPDATES -
There are quite a few things that were changed or taken out between the original Japanese version (Tenchi wo Kurau II) and the World version (Warrior of Fates). They are listed as follows :
* After the bonus stage, a scene with the 3rd emperor making comments was cut.
* After the bonus stage, there was an additional conversation with the advisor and Kuan-Ti.
* All names in-game were accompanied by their kanji.
* All names were changed and aren't even properly translated from the originals.
* Before the bonus stage, there is a scene where Kuan-Ti is discussing with the 3rd emperor is cut.
* In stage 1, a short message from the advisor was taken out.
* In stage 1, the boss gave a short dialogue.
* In stage 3, during the opening the boss has a short dialogue.
* In stage 4, the boss had a short dialogue.
* In stage 5, Akkila-Orkhan has a short dialogue.
* In stage 5, the boss had a short dialogue.
* In stage 5, after killing the boss there is a long scene dealing with a woman and a baby that was completely cut.
* In stage 6, there were additional lines between the player and Kuan-Ti.
* In stage 8, a short message from the advisor was taken out.
* In stage 8, the boss has a short dialogue.
* In stage 9, a short message from the advisor was taken out.
* In stage 9, there was a conversation between player and the boss.
* In stage 9, you can select from 2 decisions which could determine which of 3 endings you would get.
* Some weapons were generalized in the World version.
* The demo opening and text is different giving more detail from the events that occurred in Tenchi o Kurau 1.
* The text 'Tekishou (boss name) uchiitotarii' was accompanied with the voice at the end of every stage (The enemy commander (boss name) has been killed!).
Warzard is the first game to run on the Capcom Play System III hardware (CPS III), the first Capcom system that uses a CD-Rom instead of expensive EPROMs to hold the game data (about 50MB). When starting a cabinet with a new CPS-3 game the first time, the hardware needs 25 minutes to initialize the game. In fact it overwrites some flashroms with data from the new CD. This procedure allows the game later to startup as fast as it would normally run from regular EPROMs.
- STAFF -
* Voice Actors :
Tessa : Naka Tomoko
Mai-Ling : Megumi Urawa
$end
$info=suzume,
$bio
Watashi wa Suzume-chan (c) 1986 Dyna Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'I Am Suzume-chan'.
$end
$info=wmatch,
$bio
Water Match (c) 11/1984 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 1 hardware.
- STAFF -
Programmed by : Kawahara, Nakagawa
Security by : R. Nakagawa
$end
$info=waterski,
$bio
Water Ski (c) 1983 Taito.
Game ID : A03
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Taito SJ System hardware.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 7800 (1988)
* Computers :
Atari ST
$end
$info=wg3dh,
$bio
Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey (c) 10/1996 Atari Games.
A cutting-edge 3-D hockey game for up to four players. Features input codes for stats tracking, two levels of Cup play, time-released secrets, and player contests with prizes from Atari.
- TRIVIA -
This game is an official licensed product of the NHL (National Hockey League) and the NHLPA (National Hockey League Players Association).
During the match, you can see in the background adverts for 'Coca-Cola', 'Upper Deck', 'Campbell's' and 'Chunky'.
Wayne Douglas Gretzky was born in Canada on january 26, 1961. He began playing organized hockey at the age of 6. He entered the WHA (World Hockey Association) on June 12 1978 and the NHL the following year. Winning 57 trophy and cups in all his career, Gretzky retired from the NHL in 1999. In his last game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 29th 1999, he recorded his 2857th point in his 1487th game.
- STAFF -
Programmers : Steve Bennetts, Terry Farnham, Steve Thomas
Artists : Bob Ingold, Jeremy Mattson, Patrice Moriarity
Producer : Robert Daly
Associate producer : Howard Lehr
Marketing manager : Derryl Depriest
Technician : Dennis Nale
Audio : John Paul, Doug Brandon, Jon Hey
Hardware designers : Steve Correll, Andrew Dyer, Ross Shaffer, Ray Macika, John Lowes
Game testers : Rob Reininger, David Ortiz, Trenton Lewis, Todd Papy, Jesse Meza
Hardware support : Steve Norris, Don Thomas, Jeff Peters, Pat Cox, Betty Purcell, Sam DeVaney, Bobby Kay, Scott Parrish, Gregg Piotrowski, Al Lasko, Sheridan Oursler, Leroy Brown, Rick Meyette
DCS2 sound system : Matt Booty, Ed Keenan
Support programmers : Bruce Rogers, David Shepperd, Robert Birmingham, Mike Albaugh, Mike Lynch, Jason Skiles, Chris Krubel, Forrest Miller
Executive producer : Mark Stepen Pierce
Publicist : Tracy Egan
Additional technicians : Mark Hoendervoogt, Minh Nguyen, Todd Modjeski, Pete Mokris
Mechanical engineers : Mark Gruber, Ralph Perez, Ted Valavanis, Tom Sedor, Chris Bobrowski
Development hardware engineers : Alan Gray, John Moore, Sam Lee, Senthil Vinayagam, Mark Hess
Cabinet designers : Nik Ehrlich, Rudy Aguire, Joyce Fluty, Mark Gruber, Pete Takaichi
Motion capture models : Wayne Gretzky, Eddie Mio, Charlie Simmons, Howard Lehr, Steve Thomas, Robert Daly
Video production : Joe Noyes, Greg Allen, Brent Englund, Eric Durfey
Statistics : George Zeimek, Robert Daly
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo 64
$end
$info=wecleman,
$bio
WEC Le Mans 24 (c) 11/1986 Konami.
Game ID : GX602
- TRIVIA -
Apolon released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Original Sound of WEC Le Mans 24 Arcade Version - BY12-5027) on 21/08/1987.
Sound by (Zuntata) : (Mar), Yasuhisa Watanabe (Yack)
Graphic designer : Rintarou Doi
Cabinet designer : Shinobu Sekiguchi
Direction & Game designer : Hiroyuki Sakou
$end
$info=wfortune,wfortuna,
$bio
Wheel of Fortune (c) 09/1989 GameTek.
Spin the wheel!!!
Prepare to select a letter and spell the secret word... toc-toc-toc-BANKRUPT!! oh no :(
- TRIVIA -
The game is based on a TV show produced by Merv Griffin Enterprises that's followed by more than forty million viewers every week.
$end
$info=wwally,
$bio
Where's Wally? (c) 1992 Sega.
$end
$info=whizquiz,
$bio
Whiz Quiz (c) 1985 Zilec-Zenitone.
$end
$info=whizz,
$bio
Whizz (c) 1989 Philko.
$end
$info=whodunit,
$bio
Who Dunit (c) 06/1988 Exidy.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Exidy 440 hardware.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Larry Hutcherson, Vic Tolomei, Ken Nicholson
$end
$info=whoopee,
$bio
Whoopee!! (c) 1991 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-025
- TRIVIA -
This game is known outside Japan as "Pipi & Bibis".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
$end
$info=wiggie,
$bio
Wiggie Waggie (c) 1994 Promat.
$end
$info=wildfang,
$bio
Wild Fang (c) 1989 Tecmo.
The tiny gladiator mounts a giant, tiger and dragon in order to defeat the goblins and orcs which have invaded the realm!
Windjammers - Flying Disk Game (c) 02/1994 Data East.
Game ID : 0065
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Flying Power Disc".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Windjammers is based on the real world flying disc sport called '10-S'. But the inventor of the 10-S has nerver give permission or signed any agreement to allow Neo Geo or Data East to use 10-S as a model for Windjammers. It have never been compensated for the illegal use of 10-S rules and method of play. 10-S was created in 1977 and copyrighted in 1980.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Fighters History Dynamite & Flying Power Disc - PCCB-00149) on 18/03/1994.
- UPDATES -
Curiously, B. Yoo of Korea is replaced with S. Miller of Britain only on the USA Territory dip switch setting. The sprites remain exactly the same, but the voice is changed to that of an Englishman.
- STAFF -
Project leader : Takaaki Inoue
Planner : Adachi Pentax
Programmers : Takaaki Inoue, Wataru, Iida
Graphic designers : Nozu Makoto, Galactus Mina, Y. Urushibara, El Santo Inopita, Flex Inagaki, Hiroshi Tamawashi, Tomoyuki Arakawa
Bug-Dashi's : Takatoshi Katahata, Kagenobu Murata
Sound creators : Atomic & Tom & Koremasa
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=wingwar,
$bio
Wing War (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega Model 1 hardware.
$end
$info=winrun91,
$bio
Winning Run 91 (c) 1991 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 21 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Winning Run
2. Winning Run 91 (1991)
$end
$info=winspike,
$bio
Winning Spike (c) 1997 Konami.
Game ID : GX705
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Konami GX hardware.
- STAFF -
Assistant directors : 'Monkey Business' Takepon, 'Super Lover' Mommy Ad
Main programmer : 'Red Shooter 7.5.5' K. Toga
Programmer : 'Shooting Guard' Cha-Cha-Ki
Motion designers : 'Sonic & Throw' S. Kihara, '3Digitizer' T. Nagamatsu
Music composers : Tom Sato, Mihoko Ando, Gamadelic
Hard : Shingo Mitsui, Masao
* CAST :
Knight : Greg Sullivan
Wizard : Susan Barger
Bard : Bill O'Neill
Dwarf : William Rooney
Elf : Chiwe Gordon
$end
$info=wow,
$bio
Wizard of Wor (c) 1980 Midway.
Players control a separate squadron of WORriors, the object is to descend into the many dungeons of WOR, killing monsters, beating the WIZARD and earning a high score. Full color video screen is accented by action sounds and haunting mood music. Dungeon maze patterns appear at random for a new play each time.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway Astrocade hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint 1 : When the warp doors open, use them as quickly as possible if the way is clear on the other side. This eliminates the possibility of one of the monsters appearing on top of you out of the blue by coming in from the other side. Otherwise, stay away from the warp doors if it's not clear.
* Hint 2 : Try to make your shots 'short'. That is, NEVER start shooting down a long corridor! Your shots are limited, and the shorter the corridor, the more shots and the faster you can shoot.
* Hint 3 : You already know this, but try to get used to using the radar - if you get good enough at it, you can almost use it exclusively when they monsters are invisible. It's not much use when you can see them, but it does help me when they are invisible.
* Hint 4 : The Worluk almost always appears dead center in the maze. When you get down to one or two monsters left, try to situate yourself as strategically as possible, pointing to the center of the maze. He'll appear and you can bag him as he tries to move out into the maze.
* Hint 5 : Try to make sure you use (and therefore close) the warp doors IF AT ALL POSSIBLE when the Worluk or Wizard appear. That keeps them in the maze a little while longer and if they don't escape through the warp doors, you get more chances at them.
* Hint 6 : Don't ever try to get close to the Worluk - he'll nail you. You have a lag in control, due to the way the game is programmed, so don't ever assume you can turn around on an enemy before they simply walk right over you.
- STAFF -
Designed and programmed by : Tom McHugh, Dave Nutting
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 5200 (1983)
Commodore C64 (1984)
$end
$info=wolfpack,
$bio
Wolf Pack (c) 1978 Atari.
$end
$info=wonder3,
$bio
Wonder 3 (c) 05/1991 Capcom.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
'Chariot - Tenkuu-he no Ryo' translates from Japanese as 'Chariot - A Trip Through The Sky'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Three Wonders".
This game runs on the Capcom Play System hardware (CPS).
The main character of the action game (Roosters) appears as a striker character (Lou) in "Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes".
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Captain Commando : G.S.M. Capcom 5 - PCCB-00083) on 21/03/1992.
- UPDATES -
Wonder 3 (the Japanese version) has some differences :
* The action game is called 'Roosters' instead 'Midnight Wanderers'
* Roosters is slightly harder in a few ways : the stage 1 mid-boss has a faster rate of fire, the stage 1 end-boss is more aggressive by shooting less and punching more and near the end of stage 2 where the water is deep some of the platforms will crumble away when you step on them.
A deluxe version (bootleg ?) was made by Vision Electronics (see Updates section for more information).
- UPDATES -
Wonder Boy Deluxe has a dip switch to control how fast the energy decreases.
- SERIES -
1. Wonder Boy (1986)
2. Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987)
3. Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair (1988)
4. Wonder Boy IV - Monster World II (Sega Mega Drive)
5. Wonder Boy V - Monster World III (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Monster World IV (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1986)
Nintendo Famicom (1986, "Adventure island")
Sega Master System (1987)
Sega Game Gear (1990)
Nintendo Game Boy (1991, "Adventure island")
Nintendo Super Famicom (1992, "Super Adventure Island")
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1987)
Amstrad CPC (1987)
MSX
Sinclair ZX Spectrum
$end
$info=wb3,wb3a,wb3bl,
$bio
Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair (c) 1988 Sega / Westone.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
- SERIES -
1. Wonder Boy (1986)
2. Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987)
3. Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair (1988)
4. Wonder Boy IV - Monster World II (Sega Mega Drive)
5. Wonder Boy V - Monster World III (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Monster World IV (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
- STAFF -
Programmer : Naoki Hoshizaki
Character designers : Rie Ishizuka, Hiromi Suzuko
Music composer / Effect designer : Shin-ichi Sakamoto
Director : Ryuichi Nishizawa
Assistant : Takanori Kurihara, Yoshihito Saisho
Supervisor : Michishito Ishizuka
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1989)
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
NEC PC Engine CD
$end
$info=wbml,wbmlb,wbmljb,wbmljo,
$bio
Wonder Boy in Monster Land (c) 1987 Sega / Westone.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 2 hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hint : This game has hidden coins that appear when you jump in certain spots. The demo screen shows a couple of these. Some of them will give you 60 gold or more every time.
- SERIES -
1. Wonder Boy (1986)
2. Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987)
3. Wonder Boy III - Monster Lair (1988)
4. Wonder Boy IV - Monster World II (Sega Mega Drive)
5. Wonder Boy V - Monster World III (1991, Sega Mega Drive)
6. Monster World IV (1994, Sega Mega Drive)
- STAFF -
Music composed by : Shin-ichi Sakamoto
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1988)
NEC PC Engine (1988)
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
$end
$info=wndrmomo,
$bio
Wonder Momo (c) 02/1987 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 86 hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-171) on 25/08/1987.
- STAFF -
Music by : Kumio Yudate
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1989)
Sony PlayStation (1998, "Namco Museum Encore")
$end
$info=wndrplnt,
$bio
Wonder Planet (c) 10/1987 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Data East Game Music - 28XA-205) on 10/05/1988.
- STAFF -
Game designer : K. Kubota
Graphic designers : J. Matsuda, R. Takahashi, H. Nomura
Programmers : M. Sano, K. Takahashi, T. Sasagawa, Souichi Akiyama
Music editors : Azusa Hara (AZUSA), Tatsuya Kiuchi, H. Kowastu, H. Yoshida
$end
$info=wbeachvl,
$bio
World Beach Volley (c) 1995 Playmark.
- STAFF -
Art director : Marchi D.
Software : Benvenuto L., Cappi A., Gusso S., Nassi P., Giacomel G.
Hardware : Gusso G., Cappi A., Cappelli A., De Marco F.
Graphics : Banfi M., Corrieri M., Parenti A., Corica F.
Sound / FX : Riccadonna G., Riccadonna L.
Supervisor : Persona S., Benedini A., Cattane A., Rizzo C.
Photografy : E.P.R. (Milan)
$end
$info=wcbowl,wcbwl165,wcbwl12,wcbwl161,
$bio
World Class Bowling (c) 1995 Incredible Technologies.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* First release
* Software version : 1.2.
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 1.61.
* Added a sound in the operator menu when you move the trackball.
* Added 'Volume Settings' in the operator menu.
* Added 'Voltage Adjust Test' in the System Test Menu of the operator menu.
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 1.65.
Revision 4 :
* Software version : 1.66.
* Removed 'Player Control Test' in the System Test Menu of the operator menu.
* Added 'Player1 Control Test' and 'Player2 Control Test (Cocktail mode only)' in the System Test Menu of the operator menu.
- SERIES -
1. World Class Bowling (1995)
2. World Class Bowling Deluxe
$end
$info=wldcourt,
$bio
World Court - Pro Tennis (c) 10/1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Court - Pro Tennis (1988)
2. Super World Court (1992)
$end
$info=wcvol95,
$bio
World Cup Volley '95 (c) 1993 Data East.
$end
$info=wh1,wh1h,
$bio
World Heroes (c) 07/1992 Alpha Denshi.
Game ID : 0053
Eight heroes from different time periods compete to thwart Geegus, the evil alien end boss! Includes an extremely fun and unique death match mode!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Hanzou Hattori is based on the real Hanzo Hattori Musashige (just like Hanzo in "Samurai Shodown").
Kotaeo Fuuma is based on the real Kotaro Fuuma Nobuyuki (1581-1603).
Kim Dragon is Alpha Denshi's homage to Bruce Lee (1940-1973).
Janne d'arc is based on the real Jeanne d'Arc who was burned in 1431.
Rasputin is based on the real Gregoriy Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1917)
Muscle Power is most likely based on the real Hulk Hogan (1953-20XX)
Jengis Carn is based on the real Genghis Khan (1162-1229)
The first World Heroes game is also the only game in the series where Kim Dragon is Chinese. He was then changed into a South Korean character for the rest of the World Heroes series.
- SERIES -
1. World Heroes (1992)
2. World Heroes 2 (1993)
3. World Heroes 2 Jet (1994)
4. World Heroes Perfect (1995)
- STAFF -
Producer and director : Kenji Sawatari
Planners : Kenji Sawatari, Kimitoshi Yokoo
Main programmers : TAT, Marbo (Toshi), Yuji Noguchi
System programmers : Eiji Fukatsu, Makio Chiba, E-Chan
Sound programmer : Makio Chiba
Character designers : K. Hakamata, Takashi Hatono, Shinji Moriyama, Hideyuki Yamada, Sho No, Muneki Shiraishi, Kimitoshi Yokoo, Hajime Suzuki, Hiroyuki Toda, Akira Ushizawa, Hatsue Sakanishi, Katsue Matsuzaki, Rie Mori, Giga.S (R. Nakajima), Koji Fujita, Yasuyuki Sihara, Atsushi Kobayashi
Music and sound effects composer : Hiroaki Shimizu, Hideki Yamamoto, Yuka Watanabe
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1993)
Sega Mega Drive (1994)
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
$end
$info=wh2,
$bio
World Heroes 2 (c) 04/1993 ADK.
Game ID : 0057
Fourteen characters do battle in normal or death match modes.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Captain Kidd is based on the real Captain William Kidd (1645-1701)
The last boss of this game was 'Baoh' from the manga called 'Baoh'!
The difficulty setting seems to have no effect on the game, the game is just as difficult on Level 1 as it is on Level 8!.
The 'Skinhead' Deathmatch level does not feature any trap or hazzard to look out for, however the loser in this particular ring will get his/her head shaven! :)
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Press B button when selecting a character.
* Most characters have a preset multi-hit combo that can be used by simply tapping the punch button many times while next to an enemy!
* Some characters that have hold-type throws (Kim Dragon, Ryoko, Muscle Power, Rasputin & J. Maximum) can drain LOTS of energy of a CPU controlled fighter by quickly shaking the joystick left or right while performing a hold! Oddly enough, this trick does not seem to work with some character's holds such as Janne, Captain Kidd & Mudman though!
- SERIES -
1. World Heroes (1992)
2. World Heroes 2 (1993)
3. World Heroes 2 Jet (1994)
4. World Heroes Perfect (1995)
- STAFF -
Producer : Kenji Sawatari
Planner : Kenji Sawatari, Yokoo
Director : Akira Ushizawa
Assistant director : Sho (Y. Ono)
Main programmers : TAT.MST, Marbo (Toshi), Wizard Nogup
System programmers : Eiji Fukatsu, Makio Chiba, E Chan
This update of World Heroes 2 introduces two new characters, Ryofu and Jack and two new modes of play - the Tournament and the Forging of Warriors.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and three buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Jack the Ripper is based on the real Jack the Ripper, who brutally murdered and mutilated five prostitutes in London in 1888.
Ryofu is based on the real Lu Bu Fengxian, one of the famous warrior of the Three Kingdoms period.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Endings : World Heroes 2 Jet is a very fun game, but only has 4 different endings available. Here is how to get each of these :
Ending 1 - Beat Zeus in 'Tournament Mode' in the second or third round with 25% of remaining energy or less in your character's lifebar.
Ending 2 - Beat Zeus in 'Tournament Mode' in the second or third round with 75% of remaining energy in your character's lifebar.
Ending 3 - Get a 'Perfect' against Zeus in 'Tournament Mode' in the second or third round (This is the true ending, since the developer's credits will appear only in this one!).
Ending 4 - Defeat 4 opponents in 'The Forging of Warriors Mode' to see this ending.
* Alternate costume Colors : Press B or C when selecting a character.
Sprite designers : H. Yamada, Muneki-Shiraishi, Yokoo, Giga.S, Y. Sohara, West-Maison, K-Hakamata, Yoshiaki Ono
Graphic designers : Gensan, Rie Mori, M. Mitsuya
Public information : K. Fujita, S. Itoo II'
Game adviser : Tsutomu Maruyama
Executive producer : Kazuo Arai
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1994)
Nintendo Game Boy
$end
$info=whp,
$bio
World Heroes Perfect (c) 05/1995 SNK / ADK.
Game ID : 0090
A new button layout for the final game in the series greets the 16 fighters and two end bosses.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Alternate Costume Colors : Press D button when selecting a character.
- UPDATES -
In the Japanese version of the game, there is Japanese text underneath each players life bar during a fight displaying the player's taunts, yells and screams during a fight in text form. Combo information is also shown there when you do a combo. This feature is removed from non-Japanese versions of the game.
- SERIES -
1. World Heroes (1992)
2. World Heroes 2 (1993)
3. World Heroes 2 Jet (1994)
4. World Heroes Perfect (1995)
- STAFF -
Producer & planner : Muneki Shiraishi
Chief planner : Takashi Hatono
Planner : Ken Kazama
Market research : Yukio Gotoh
System programmers : Eiji Fukatsu, Makio Chiba
Sound programmers : Makio Chiba
Design-Tool programmer : Ryu Hiroyuki
Main programmers : MKY, TAT&MST, E-Chan, Syd, Maguro
Test player : Foo., Nagata Shogatsu, Masao Tachikawa, Uma, Kiyotaka Takagi
Game adviser : Akira Ushizawa
Executive Producer : Kazuo Arai
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1995)
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=wpksoc,
$bio
World PK Soccer (c) 1995 Jaleco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Irem M-107 system hardware.
$end
$info=wrally,wrallya,
$bio
World Rally (c) 1993 Gaelco.
Game ID : 930705
- SERIES -
1. World Rally (1993)
2. World Rally 2 - Twin Racing (1995)
$end
$info=wrally2,
$bio
World Rally 2 - Twin Racing (c) 1995 Gaelco.
Game ID : 950510
- TRIVIA -
Designed & developed by Zigurat.
This game runs on the Gaelco GAE1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Rally (1993)
2. World Rally 2 - Twin Racing (1995)
$end
$info=wseries,
$bio
World Series - The Season (c) 1985 Cinematronics.
- SERIES -
1. World Series - The Season (1985)
2. Baseball The Season II (1987)
3. Super Baseball Double Play Home Run Derby (1987)
4. Strike Zone Baseball (1988)
$end
$info=wsf,
$bio
World Soccer Finals (c) 06/1990 Leland Corp.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
$end
$info=ws89,
$bio
World Stadium '89 (c) 01/1989 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=ws90,
$bio
World Stadium '90 (c) 07/1990 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
$end
$info=ws,
$bio
World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (c) 03/1988 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The subtitle of this game translates from Japanese as 'Pro Baseball'.
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
- SERIES -
1. World Stadium - Pro Yakyuu (1988)
2. World Stadium '89 (1989)
3. World Stadium '90 (1990)
4. Super World Stadium (1992)
5. Super World Stadium '92 (1992)
6. Super World Stadium '93 (1993)
7. Super World Stadium '95 (1995)
8. Super World Stadium '96 (1996)
9. Super World Stadium '97 (1997)
10. Super World Stadium '98 (1998)
11. Super World Stadium 1999 (1999)
12. Super World Stadium 2000 (2000)
13. Super World Stadium 2001 (2001)
- STAFF -
Music by : Yuriko Keino
$end
$info=wtennis,
$bio
World Tennis (c) 05/1982 Original Game.
$end
$info=worldwar,
$bio
World Wars (c) 1987 SNK.
Game ID : A6003 'WW'
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as 'Bermuda Triangle'.
- UPDATES -
World Wars and an early Bermuda Triangle version have different gameplay and graphics from the other versions.
- STAFF -
Director : Eikichi Kawasaki
Software : SNK jr.
Designers : Rampty, Tetsuyaki
Assistants : Miss Yoko, Angel
Hardware : Akitadesi
Sound : Kenny
Producer : Mr. Oba
Printing : Tomotae
$end
$info=wrestwar,
$bio
Wrestle War - Sega Wrestling Alliance (c) 03/1989 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Sega System 16B hardware.
$end
$info=wwfmania,
$bio
WWF - Wrestlemania (c) 08/1995 Midway.
Eight selectable wrestlers fights in mayhem with punishing head-to-head and team matchups and grueling WWF and Intercontinental title bouts.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Midway Wolf Unit hardware.
The Midway coin-op has, within its code, the engine for a graphical reworking of Robotron, to be played like "Pong" in "Mortal Kombat II". However, the graphics were removed due to memory constraints, so the feature remains disabled.
In the crowd, you can see the people who made this game possible. If you look closely on the far right-top outside of the ring you'll see cracked floor below not moving 'Ed Boon'. On the far right outside of the ring you'll see 'Mark Turmell''s head on the TV screen. On the far left (and right) side outside of the ring 3 seats from the bottom you'll see secret guy with encrypted face eating some chips.
About fatalities : The original plan was for all 8 wrestlers to have finishing moves, but once the WWF got wind of it, they ordered Midway to not put anymore in.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Moves Names On : Tap Punch 4 times during vs. screen.
* No Blocking : Tap Block 3 times (both players) during vs. screen.
* Buddy Mode : Tap Block 5 times (both players) during vs. screen.
* Random Character : Press Up+Start at the fighter selection screen without moving the selection box from its original position.
* Alternate costume Colors : While holding left (for fighters on left side) or right (for fighters on right side) press P, K, PP or PK when selecting a fighter.
* Mortal Kombat 3 Code : Win 25 fights to get MK3 Unlimited run code.
* Fatalities : To perform a fatality, you must win the match, then do the proper joystick/button sequence when 'Pin Him' appears.
Undertaker : Up, Down(x2), Punch (opponent must be in mid-left of the ring).
- STAFF -
Software & Designers : Mark Turmell (MJT), Jason Skiles (JMS), Jamie Rivett, Jake Simpson (JAK), Shawn Liptak (SL)
Art & Designers : Sal Divita (SAL), Josh Tsui, Eugene Geer (OEG), Tony Goskie (TDG)
Music & Sound effects : Chris Granner
Hardware designers : Mark Loffredo (MJL), Cary Mednick, Steve Correll, Joe Kalinowski, John Lowes
Artwork tools : Warren Davis, Shawn Liptak (SL), Todd Allen, Alias Research
Hardware support : Pat Cox, Sheridan Oursler, Al Lasko, Jeff Peters
DCS sound system : Matt Booty, Ed Keenan
Game testers : Eddie Ferrier, Mike Vinikour
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Super Famicom (1995)
Sega Mega Drive (1995)
Sega 32x (1995)
Sony PlayStation (1995)
Sega Saturn (1996)
$end
$info=wwfsstar,
$bio
WWF Superstars (c) 07/1989 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0024
Basic tag team wrestle game with 6 superstars of the moment.
- TRIVIA -
You can choose from the following six wrestlers: Hulk Hogan, Randy 'Macho Man' Savage, The Ultimate Warrior, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, The Big Boss Man and The Honky Tonk Man. If you manage to win the first three games you finally face Andre the Giant and 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase.
You can see Jimmy Lee (the main character in "Double Dragon") in the first row of the public standing up.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* There's a mildly amusing glitch in WWF Superstars involving Randy Savage. Use him & then pick anyone else and play until you face Andre and DiBiase.
1) With Savage as your active wrestler and Andre as the legal man, climb in and out of the bottom of the ring until Andre decides to climb out after you. When you begin to see those first few animation frames of his lumbering descent, quickly walk backwards to the left side of the screen.
2) Dash at Andre so that the instant his final animation frame has him standing on the ring floor you'll have connected with a flying clothesline. For a second, you will have 'pulled' an additional Andre out of the standing Andre's body with that flying clothesline! The standing Andre vanishes once the clothesline has taken its course and the prostrate Andre then becomes the active sprite.
- SERIES -
1. WWF Superstars (1989)
2. WWF WrestleFest (1991)
3. WWF Superstars 2 (1992, Nintendo Game Boy)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Game Boy (1991)
$end
$info=wwfwfest,wwfwfsta,wwfwfstj,
$bio
WWF WrestleFest (c) 07/1991 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0031
Ten selectable wrestlers fight in a tag team tournament or take part in the Royal Rumble.
- TRIVIA -
Also licensed to Tecmo.
- SERIES -
1. WWF Superstars (1989)
2. WWF WrestleFest (1991)
3. WWF Superstars 2 (1992, Nintendo Game Boy)
- STAFF -
Character designers : Hiroshi Shibata, Koji Sakuma, Michiaki Ishida, Makoto Shirai, Toru Tsuboya, Koji Minagawa
Back when Magneto and Juggernaut were boss characters, ten X-Men characters fought to challenge them!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Sony Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album (X-Men Arcade Game Track - SRCL-3120) on 24/03/1995.
- UPDATES -
Revision 1 :
* Software version : 1.00.
* Japanese release only (94/12/08).
Revision 2 :
* Software version : 2.00.
* Japanese and Asia releases (94/12/17).
Revision 3 :
* Software version : 2.10.
* Japanese releases only (94/12/19).
Revision 4 :
* Software version : 3.00.
* European and American releases (95/01/05).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Akuma (Player 1) : Highlight Spiral and wait 3 seconds, then move without stopping through : Silver Samurai, Psylocke, Colossus, Iceman, Colossus, Cyclops, Wolverine, Omega Red and stop on Silver Samurai. Wait 3 seconds there and press and hold : LK+HP+HK.
* Play As Akuma (Player 2) : Highlight Storm and wait 3 seconds, then move without stopping through : Cyclops, Colossus, Iceman, the Sentinel, Omega Red, Wolverine, Psylocke, Silver Samurai and stop on Spiral. Wait 3 seconds there, then press and hold : LK+HP+HK.
* Play As Juggernaut (Player 1 and 2) : Input Akuma code, then after the battle press Up/Left TWICE and you should see Juggernaut's face.
* Play Against Akuma : You must use 'manual block' and win every match without continuing. Defeat your opponents two rounds in a row (don't lose a round), having 'first attack' on each round. You must also win the final round of each battle with your Hyper-X.
* Continue Attacking : Press Start immediately after winning the match to continue hitting the defeated character.
The first 'Capcom vs.' fighter, featuring 16 classic characters and fast-paced tag action. The mighty Apocalypse is reduced to but a punching bag!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and six buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Capcom Play System II hardware (CPS II).
Victor Entertainment released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (X-Men Vs. Street Fighter - VICL-2176) on 21/11/1996.
- UPDATES -
Akuma is called Gouki in the Japanese version. Akuma means 'devil'. Gouki means 'powerful oni' (An oni is a Japanese mythological creature, kind of like an ogre or demon).
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Akuma : At the character select screen, highlight Magneto or Juggernaut or Dhalsim and press Up.
* Play As Alpha Chun Li : At the character select screen, highlight Chun Li, hold the Start button and press any action button.
* Play As the Same Character : Enter the random selection code and if you can make it stop on the highlighted character, the highlight will remain there, enabling you to select the same character twice. This does some strange things to the life bars, so be careful. It may also screw up the palette for one of the characters on the selection grid, but this will not effect game play.
* Alternate Costume Colors : Highlight a character at the character selection screen then press a Punch button for a darker costume or Kick for a lighter costume.
* Random Fighter : Highlight any fighter on the left or right edge of the character selection screen, then hold the Joystick away from the center of the screen.
Note : You can also fight against the same character by getting the random selection to stop on the originally highlighted fighter.
* Continue Attacking : Press Start immediately after winning the match to continue hitting the defeated character.
- SERIES -
Note : also called the 'Capcom vs.' series.
1. X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996)
2. Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997)
3. Marvel vs. Capcom - Clash of Super Heroes (1998)
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (R-Type II : G.S.M. Irem 2 - PCCB-00017) on 21/01/1990.
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Saturn (1998, "Image Fight & X Multiply")
$end
$info=xsleena,xsleenab,
$bio
Xain'd Sleena (c) 1986 Technos.
Game ID : TA-0019
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in US as "Solar Warrior".
- PORTS -
* Computers :
Atari ST (1988, "Soldier of Light")
$end
$info=xenophob,
$bio
Xenophobe (c) 07/1987 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
The word 'Xenophobe' (pronounced 'Zee-no-phobe') is a psychiatric term meaning 'fear of aliens'.
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 68k hardware.
Xenophobe was a highly original game with a highly original concept. It was the first split-screen game. It was also a victim of a production scheduling snafu. Due to its production being pushed ahead, a lot of the game's tuning was axed. There are many objects in the game that the player can pick up, but have no use.
- STAFF -
Programmer : Howard Shere
Art and graphics : Brian Colin
Sound and musics : Souvenir of Omaha
Hardware designers and support : Bob Ploussard, True Truong
Mechanical designer : John Kubik
Technical support : Jim Belt, Sue Lohse
Game concept and designers : Brian Colin, Howard Shere
Development : Jeff Nauman, Bob Libbe, Gary Oglesby, Tom Leon, Larry Stalmah, Peter Perry
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Atari Lynx (1990)
Atari 2600 (1990)
Atari 7800
* Computers :
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1989)
Commodore C64 (1989)
Amstrad CPC (1989)
Atari ST (1989)
Commodore Amiga (1989)
$end
$info=xevios,
$bio
Xevios (c) 1980 Watson.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Xevious".
- UPDATES -
This bootleg has different explosion sound than the original Xevious.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : The bootlegger has included the trick for generating a message right at the beginning of the game. As soon as Solvalou appears, move to the far right edge of the screen and begin bombing constantly. Continue bombing until the first set of attacking rings is very close to you and then shoot the rings. The message 'Dead copy making copy under Namco program.' will appear on the screen.
$end
$info=xevious,xeviousa,xeviousb,xeviousc,
$bio
Xevious (c) 12/1982 Namco.
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Atari for US manufacture and distribution (01/1983). Approximately 5,295 units were produced by Atari.
This game runs on the "Galaga" hardware.
Xevious was among the first games to use pre-rendered graphics and was the first vertically scrolling shooter to allow you to target both land-based and airborne enemies.
The gigantic flying fort was officially named 'Andor Genesis'.
Two bootlegs of this game are known as "Xevios" and "Battles".
An update of this game is known as "Super Xevious".
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including : "Missile Command", "Battle Zone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
- UPDATES -
The high-score name are 3 characters long on the version licensed to Atari. It's 10 characters long on the version manufactured by Namco.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Secret Message : The designer of Xevious has included a trick for generating his name right at the beginning of the game. As soon as Solvalou appears, move to the far right edge of the screen and begin bombing constantly. Continue bombing until the first set of attacking rings is very close to you and then shoot the rings. The message 'Namco ORIGINAL Program by EVEZOO' will appear on the screen.
* Free ship : When the gray 'walls' start spinning toward you, wait until you see the large gray house in the mid-left part of the screen. Immediately fly to the left-most part of the screen and wait for your bomb sight to start blinking, then bomb away! A tower will grow from the sand. Bomb it and you get a free ship.
* Hidden cities : There are many hidden cities called 'Sol Citadels', which fire rockets at you when bombed. You get 2000 points for bombing the cities and once the rockets appear, they can be bombed again for an extra 2000 points. Your bombsight will always alert you when you move over one. To find them, sweep over seemingly innocuous areas of green field, sandy desert and strips of grey - your sights should soon pick them out. The first one is quite early on (about 30 seconds into the game or so), in the right-hand corner of a field before you move over trees and into the first lot of ground-based targets. Another can be found just after a horizontal road that runs the whole length of the screen, dead center in the green strip. Also check to the right of the moving target on the pier after flying over the ocean for the first time. A definite one is after the first set of tumbling walls, above and to the left of the large grey pyramid. One can be found in the run-up to the first mother ship - when tackling the ground targets, look where the two vertical roads are joined by a thinner horizontal strip - one is hidden in the top-left crook. Four are located in a diagonal line before the second mother ship and after you pass over the bird in the desert the second time there are 8 in two long rows of 4!!
* Special flags : There are several Special flags that give you an extra ship (plus a 1,000 point bonus). The Specials are not detected by your sights. The first Special is in the first cross screen river after three tanks that don't move. It's usually in the lower part of the river on the far left or far right. Its position moves around so you need to bomb the whole river. During the first set of tumbling walls, you'll pass over a half-desert, half-forest area. Look for a small lake shaped like a kidney with a thin stream running to the right - bomb in a straight line across the stream repeatedly (including into the lake) and you'll find one Special. Fly over it to pick it up for a bonus ship. The third Special (there are four overall) is somewhere in a horizontal line at the tail of the first full bird in the desert. You'll fly over one partial bird and then later pass over one full bird. Start bombing in a horizontal line along the bottom of the full bird's tail.
- SERIES -
1. Xevious (1982)
2. Vs. Super Xevious (1986)
3. Solvalou (1991)
4. Xevious 3D/G (1995)
- STAFF -
From highscore table : Masanobu Endoh (Evezoo End), Masaya Nakamura (M.Nakamura), Eirry Mou, Shin-ichiro Okamoto (S.Okamoto), Shin-ichi Kojima (S.Kojima)
Music by : Yuriko Keino
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Atari 2600 (1983)
Atari 5200 (1984)
Nintendo Famicom (1988)
Atari 7800 (1989)
NEC PC Engine (1990)
Sony PlayStation (1996, "Namco Museum Vol.2")
* Computers :
Atari 800 (1984)
Commodore C64 (1986)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Atari ST (1987)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1987)
MSX2 (1988)
Apple II
Sharp X68000
* Others :
Arcade (1995, "Namco Classics Collection Vol.1")
Appears on the Ms Pac-Man TV game, manufactured by Jakks Pacific (2004).
Fly the Flintlock TMF01 across several beautifully drawn stages and help save the Planet E-Square! A great horizontal scrolling shooter featuring some very large ships, lots of raster effects and one neat charge-shot.
- TRIVIA -
King Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Xexex : Konami Kukeiha Club - KICA-7508) on 21/01/1992.
- UPDATES -
The Japanese version has lives (with respawn points) instead of a lifebar and a much larger variety of weapons.
- STAFF -
Directored by : Tom Murchie
Program design by : Tom Murchie, Baumann, Wady Teits
Graphic design by : Mickey, James K kark, Cha Heifetz
Sound designers : Carol Queen, Michael Oldriver, Rosetta Stone, Shanghai Manmos
Hardware design by : Jean Simons
Title design by : Nissy Balvoa
Character design by : Ken.Heine
Art directed by : Maguro Banda
Special design by : Nori Tama
Special effect by : Screaming (Mt.Fuji)
Sub special effect by : Tamaya Jp
Screen play by : Coszo Gi Ken
Planning produced by : Studio Sumomo
$end
$info=xorworld,
$bio
Xor World (c) 1990 Gaelco.
$end
$info=xxmissio,
$bio
XX Mission (c) 07/1986 UPL.
Game ID : UPL-86001
- STAFF -
Game designer : Tsutomu Fuzisawa
Software designer : Satoru Kinjo
Character designer : Tsutomu Fuzisawa, Akemi Tsunoda
Sound : Tsutomu Fuzisawa, Kiyoshi Yokoyama
Data : Takashi Hayashi
$end
$info=xybots,xybots1,xybots0,xybotsg,xybotsf,
$bio
Xybots (c) 11/1987 Atari Games.
Game ID : 136054
Captain Ace Gunn and Major Rock Hardy run through 3D mazes. Shoot robots to collect coins, buy upgrade and destroy the master Xybots!
- TRIVIA -
The monsters and shots were done with motion objects which had been around since 1977 (10 years before!).
Note : The game is endless.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Extra Bonus Points : On the first level, don't collect any money for totally massive bonus points at the end. And lots of cash.
* A Tip : You can shoot around a wall to your right by putting your gun around the corner. You can shoot them but they cannot shoot you.
Programmers : Andrew Whiskey, Mc. Hama Amuse_Light, Hiro
Sound effecst : Aiai
Sound programmers : Hayashi Sho, Jitta
$end
$info=yamyam,
$bio
Yam! Yam!? (c) 1990 Dooyong.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Wise Guy".
$end
$info=yamato,yamato2,
$bio
Yamato (c) 03/1983 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
Yamato is the name of a Japanese battleship that was sunk off Kyuushuu during World War II.
- STAFF -
Security by : Masatoshi Mizunaga
Program by : L'Y
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega SG-1000 (1983)
$end
$info=yankeedo,
$bio
Yankee DO! (c) 19??.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a hack of "Mr. Do!".
- UPDATES -
It has an American Civil War theme :
* Apples are replaced by oil barrels and you control Uncle Sam with a bomb instead of a clown with a snowball.
* Only freeze your enemies for a few seconds.
* The Letter monsters are always unaccompanied.
* This is the hardest of the Mr. Do! hacks.
* You run faster digging through the dirt than through open terrain.
$end
$info=yesnoj,
$bio
Yes/No Sinri Tokimeki Chart (c) 03/1992 Taito.
Game ID : D20
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Yes/No Heartthrob Chart Trial'.
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
$end
$info=yiear,yiear2,
$bio
Yie Ar Kung-Fu (c) 01/1985 Konami.
Game ID : GX407
A true classic! Oolong the Kung-Fu fighter fights different martial artists for the respect of his dojo!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- SERIES -
1. Yie Ar Kung-Fu (1985)
2. Yie Ar Kung-Fu II - The Emperor Yie-Gah (19??, MSX)
- STAFF -
Staff : S. Tsuda, Y. Sugimoto, A. Inoue, H. Hori, Mitsuo Takemoto, Nishimura, S. Iwamoto, Shikama, Hasegawa, Hatano
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Nintendo Famicom (1985)
Sony PlayStation (1999, "Konami Arcade Classics")
Nintendo Game Boy Advance (2002, "Konami Collectors Series - Arcade Advanced")
Nintendo Game Boy
* Computers :
Commodore C64 (1985)
MSX (1985)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1986)
Acorn Electron
Spectravideo
$end
$info=youkaidk,yokaidko,
$bio
Yokai Douchuuki (c) 04/1987 Namco.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Supernatural Creature Traveler's Journal'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Shadow Land".
This game runs on the Namco System 1 hardware.
Alfa Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Namco Game Music Vol.2 - 28XA-171) on 25/08/1987.
- STAFF -
Musics composed by : Hiroyuki Kawada
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
NEC PC Engine (1987)
$end
$info=yosakdon,yosakdoa,
$bio
Yosaku to Donbei (c) 1979 Wing.
- TRIVIA -
The title of the game translates from Japanese as 'Yosaku and Donbei'.
$end
$info=youjyudn,
$bio
Youjyuuden (c) 05/1986 Irem.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Legend of Bewitching Beast'.
This game runs on the Irem M-62 system hardware.
$end
$info=youma,
$bio
Youma Ninpou Chou (c) 1986 Nichibutsu.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Ghost Ninja Arts Scroll'.
This game is known outside Japan as "Ninja Emaki".
A bootleg of the game was released the same year by Game Electronics.
$end
$info=yujan,
$bio
Yu-Jan (c) 1999 Yubis / T.System.
$end
$info=yuka,
$bio
Yu-Ka (c) 1999 Yubis / T.System.
$end
$info=yumefuda,
$bio
Yumefuda (c) 19?? Alba.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Dream Card'
$end
$info=yuyugogo,
$bio
Yuuyu no Quiz de Go!Go! (c) 03/1991 Taito.
Game ID : C83
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Leisure Quiz de Go! Go!'.
This game runs on the Taito F2 hardware.
Zuntata Records released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zuntata History L'ab-normal 1st - ZTTL-0038) on 01/04/1999.
$end
$info=zaryavos,
$bio
Zarya Vostoka (c) 1984 Nova Games.
- SERIES -
1. Intrepid (1983)
2. Zarya Vostoka (1984)
$end
$info=zarzon,
$bio
Zarzon (c) 1981 SNK.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Taito.
This game is also known as "Satan of Saturn".
$end
$info=zaviga,zavigaj,
$bio
Zaviga (c) 1984 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
Game programmer used a Millennium 95085 Microsystem Emulator to program this game.
- STAFF -
Game programmer : Akira Sakuma
$end
$info=zaxxon,zaxxon2,
$bio
Zaxxon (c) 02/1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
A bootleg of this game is known as "Jackson".
Zaxxon is the first game to put video display in perspective.
In the game, Zaxxon is the name of the enemy robot who you must destroy. Milton Bradley turned this and other Sega titles into board games. 'Can You Complete Your Mission Before Zaxxon Zaps You?'
A Zaxxon unit appears in the 1983 movie 'WarGames'.
- SERIES -
1. Zaxxon (1982)
2. Super Zaxxon (1982)
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Colecovision (1982)
Atari 5200 (1984)
Sega SG-1000 (1985)
Mattel Intellivision
Atari 2600
* Computers :
Tandy (1983)
Commodore C64 (1984)
Atari 800 (1984)
MSX (1985)
Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1985)
PC [MS-DOS] (1985)
Amstrad CPC (1986, "Zaxx")
Apple II
* Others :
VFD handheld game (1981) released by Coleco : One of the coolest handheld arcade conversion, Coleco's Zaxxon uses a unique combination of mirrors and 2 different VFD displays to get a 3-D affect. Your ship appears to be flying above the surface of the planet and actually flies over walls and other VFD generated images (not possible with just one VFD display). The planet's surface and ground based enemies are created by one VFD, while you and air-based enemies are created by the VFD reflected off a mirror.
LCD handheld game (1982) released by Bandai : It's a cool double panel LCD game (there are two LCD panels on top of each other). The dual panel creates a kind of 3D effect with lower objects on one panel, and higher ones on the other. Also, all of the background images are created by the LCD and animated. It's quite impressive for an LCD game (and a must have if you love Zaxxon!).
VFD handheld game (19??) released by Bandai : This game has a unique way of creating a 3-D effect - it only uses 1 VFD display (unlike Coleco's Zaxxon which uses two). The VFD is basically split in two, the upper half you see as the lower part of the playing field, while the lower part of the VFD is reflected on a semi-transparent mirror to create the upper half of the 3-D playing space.. Pretty cool idea to help, and it really works in that all of the ships (not just the players ship like on the Coleco version) have a true depth. It's a little awkward to play sometimes as you have to sit just right to get all of the screen centered perfectly, but once you are in position, it's a very nice version of Zaxxon. It features the planes in space mode, and the flying over land mode.. The only thing that seems to be missing is the actual Zaxxon boss at the end...
$end
$info=zedblade,
$bio
Zed Blade (c) 09/1994 NMK.
Game ID : 0076
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Operation Ragnarok".
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- STAFF -
Software : Ore Dayo
Graphic designers : Kate Seki, Ikezu Kenzi, Big Usi, Uisaku, Saiyer Kitamura, Mingmei
Sound : Manabu Namiki
$end
$info=zektor,
$bio
Zektor (c) 08/1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The last alien is the alien from 1981's "Space Fury".
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* A Tip : When fighting in 'the city', try to stay in the upper left-hand corner. The city boss will not shoot you there.
$end
$info=znpwfv,
$bio
Zen Nippon Pro Wrestling (c) 1997 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as ' All Japan Pro Wrestling'.
This game runs on the Sega Titan Video hardware (STV).
$end
$info=zerohour,
$bio
Zero Hour (c) 12/1980 Universal.
Game ID : 8011
Shoot down the enemy as it attacks you from among the meteorites!!
- SERIES -
1. Cosmic Monsters (1979)
2. Cosmic Guerilla (1979)
3. Cosmic Alien (1980)
4. Devil Zone (1980)
5. Zero Hour (1980)
6. Cosmic Avenger (1981)
$end
$info=zeropnt,zeropnta,
$bio
Zero Point (c) 1998 Unico Electronics.
- TRIVIA -
Although 'Zero Point' as a title is intended to paraphrase the idiom "Point Blank" - this is not the case. In fact 'Zero Point' is a quantum mechanical term, describing the intrinsic value of a particular qunatum property in the absence of external influences.
- SERIES -
1. Zero Point (1998)
2. Zero Point 2 (1999)
- STAFF -
Programmers : Cheong yong ik, Koo eun joong
Graphic designers : Na jong yong, Lee gi seon, Moon sung ok, Hong you hyun
Music & sound : Park hyo jin
Hardware : Chun Chung ok
Scenario & director : Chun Chung ok
$end
$info=zeropnt2,
$bio
Zero Point 2 (c) 04/1999 Unico Electronics.
Game ID : UZP21001A
- SERIES -
1. Zero Point (1998)
2. Zero Point 2 (1999)
- STAFF -
Programmer : Cheong yong ik
Graphic artists : Song Phil Sang, Lee Jun Young, Ro Gi Tae, Moon Sung Ok
Hardware : Chun Chung Ok, Hong Seog Gil
Music & sound : Lee Hyoun Jong
$end
$info=zerotrgt,
$bio
Zero Target (c) 1985 Data East.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Gekitsui Oh".
$end
$info=zeroteam,
$bio
Zero Team (c) 1993 Seibu Kaihatsu.
A side scrolling beat-em-up that uses Japanese superhero-type characters. Characters are able to throw and break background objects and use them against their enemies. The goal is to progress past the end-of-level bosses and rescue the kidnapped girl.
- TRIVIA -
There are four characters you can choose to play. They are named Ace, Speed, Spin (female) and Big O. Each character has its own speciality. For example, Ace is good at his flying kicks; Speed is the fastest of all; Spin's intercepting is marvelous since she has long arms, which allows her to slap her opponents easily; Big O is slow, but he has the most powerful punches.
Do not expect to defeat the enemies in a single session everytime. The AI level of this game is quite impressive even though it was created back in 1993. The enemies will use different approaches and unpredictable movement to defeat the player.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
Never underestimate the enemies; go step by step and do not rush. The enemies are programmed to surround the player on both sides, both front and back. If you get surrounded, find a way out by using flying kicks, then try to group the enemies in one whole bunch and then punch them into ashes.
Super power can be used against the boss or other enemies. To use it, for Ace, press Punch three times continuously, followed by a short pause (half second), then press Punch again. For Speed, press Punch four times then pause and press Punch again. Normally, you can figure how many punches have been made by listening to the punching sound that bursts from the machine.
To get the highest score, one must finish the objects in bonus stage fast. A single player will be given 20 seconds to finish the objects. More time left over means more points.
Spin will score more when destroying enemies. The total points in a single session can be up to 13 million.
Use the stinger or bazooka wisely. Do not waste the bullet if you can use your flying kicks to trash the enemies. Wait until the boss appears and then open fire.
The total time needed to finish the game in one session is around 45 minutes.
- SERIES -
1. Zero Team (1993)
2. New Zero Team (1993)
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$info=zerotime,
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Zero Time (c) 1979 Petaco S.A.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a Spanish bootleg of "Galaxian".
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$info=zerowing,
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Zero Wing (c) 09/1989 Toaplan.
Game ID : TP-015
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Zero King - PCCB-00001) on 21/09/1989.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Hidden Functions : If the 'Invulnerability dip switch' is enabled, you are invulnerable but you may also 'Pause' the game with P2 Start and restart with P1 Start.
- STAFF -
Music and sound created by : Tatsuya Uemura
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
Sega Mega Drive (1991) : Contains an extra intro scene - ...'All your base are belong to us'...
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$info=zerozone,
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Zero Zone (c) 1993 Comad.
A risque version of "Columns".
- TRIVIA -
This game shares the music with "Las Vegas Girl - Girl '94", another Comad game.
The samples 'Welcome' and 'You suck!' (originally 'You die!') were ripped from Data East's "Sly Spy".
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$info=drgw2c,
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Zhong Guo Long 2 (c) 1997 IGS.
A solitaire mahjong game where the object is to match 3 of a kind, using a limited amount of tiles.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Chinese as 'China Dragon 2'.
This game is known outside China as "Dragon World II" and in Japan as "Chuugoku Ryuu II" (translated from Japanese as 'China Dragon II').
This game runs on the IGS PGM hardware.
- STAFF -
Executive producer : Ming-Der Tsai
Director : Zhohg-Zen Gao
Software : Fred Liao, Ejiro Rii
Hardware : Franklin Wu
Music & Sound effects : Eddie Yao
Art conductor : Shih-Chlang Wu
Art designers : Kun-Sheng Yang, Chang-Shin Chen, Chin-Yuan Lin
Animation : Pon-Pon Peng
Producers : Ko-Chu Lee, Paul Chiang, A.C Chen, Tsung-Hui Cheng, Jack Wang
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$info=dzigzag,
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Zig Zag (c) 1982.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Dig Dug".
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$info=zigzag,zigzag2,
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Zigzag (c) 1982 LAX.
- TRIVIA -
This game is a bootleg of "Dig Dug" on the "Galaxian" hardware.
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$info=zingzip,
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Zing Zing Zip - The Shooting (c) 1992 Allumer.
Game ID : UY
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Tecmo.
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$info=zintrckb,
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ZinTricK (c) 1996 SNK / ADK.
Game ID : 0211
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and four buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game is known in Japan as "Oshidashi Zentrix".
This game is a very rare prototype that runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Play As Ryu Eagle (Ninja) : Put the machine in 'Free Play' mode (via dip switches), at the character selection screen, highlight Subberg, hold Up+B and press A.
- STAFF -
Producer & Planner/Author : Takashi Hatono
Ace programmer : Satoru Kubota
Main programmer : Hideo Kamoda
Programmer : Vega
Sprite designer : Masayo Kobayashi
Scroll designer : Yohei Sano
System programmer : Eiji Fukatsu
Sound programmer : Makio Chiba
Chief music composer / Sound effect : Hideki Yamamoto
Music composers : Takao Ohshima, Keiichiro Segawa, Tsuyoshi Muramatsu
Market research : Yukio Gotoh
Character voice : Kazumasa Katsura, Ken Kazama, Naoki Ogata, Yasue Ishi, Sayaki Takeshita
Chief public inormation : Hajime Taguchi
Public information : Satsuki Itoh, Kayo Yamagata, Kiyotaka Sugiyama
Executive producer : Kazuo Arai
- PORTS -
* Consoles :
SNK Neo-Geo CD (1996)
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$info=zoar,
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Zoar (c) 03/1982 Data East.
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$info=zodiack,
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Zodiack (c) 1983 Orca.
- TRIVIA -
Licensed to Esco Trading for manufacture and distribution.
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$info=zombraid,
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Zombie Raid (c) 1995 American Sammy.
First person shooting game with cowboy zombie theme.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Crystal Codes :
Level 2 - The Crystal Code is posted at the end of the level, on the 2 pillars framing the wrought iron gate (below the head with the horns).
Level 3 - The Red Crystal is obtained at the end of the level in the elevator.
Level 4 - The Blue Crystal is hidden in a statuette on a pillar (the statuette resembles the level 2 famous head with the horns).
Level 5 - The Green Crystal is obtained at the end of the level by killing the 2-heads monster.
To fight the final boss, the Crystal Codes seen on level 2 should be inserted : Red, Green, Blue - if not it is assured death.
Graphic design : Isao Suwa (SUW), Ujita in U.S.A. (UJI), Noriyo Antako
Sound designer : Brian Schmidt
Game designer : George Matono
Executive producer : Yoshi Suzuki
Supervisors : Jim Miskell, Rick Rochetti
Technical supervisor : Kiyo Nishimura
Technical assistance : Gen Ozeki
Production coordinaor : Brad Faris
Cabinet coordinator : Pat O'Brien
Cabient designer : Tom Lenick
Artwork designer : Paul Faris
Electrical supervisor : John Jaron
Supervising engineer : Dave Pallotto
Mechanic coordinator : James Perales
Mechanic engineer : Bob Paneck
Game adviser : Dave Cane
Creature sound effects : Fred Young
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$info=zookeep,zookeep2,zookeep3,
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Zoo Keeper (c) 1982 Taito.
Game ID : ZA
You control Zeke the zookeeper who must rescue his girlfriend Zelda from the Zoo.
Controlled with a 4-way joystick and one button.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the "Qix" hardware.
Originally called 'King Crab', Zoo Keeper was one of the few American-designed games that Taito released (with "Space Dungeon" and "Qix" being two others).
The game went out in 1983 and was about the number three game of the year nationwide, which was quite good. Unfortunately, this was right at the time when the whole arcade market took one huge dive, so the game only sold a fraction of what it would have if completed just a year earlier.
Zoo Keeper contains a little-known free game feature. You can go into option and set the 'Free Game Rate' to 99 to make it appear more frequently. If it's set to 0, it won't come out at all. The Zoo Keeper Flyer actually has a note saying that the free game feature maybe prohibited in some states! - The free game icon pops up on one of the platforms on the 3rd screen (coconuts). It comes out like one of the bonuses, but instead it says 'Free Game' in a little box. When it appears, it has it's own little tune too (and it usually pops up opposite of where you are, so if you are at the bottom of the screen, it will come out at the top).
- UPDATES -
Early machines had a bug in which the player could turn the machine off and on and get one or two free credits.
- TIPS AND TRICKS -
* Use A Benefit Free Try : Start the game, build the first wall of bricks a bit without jumping and immediately crash into an animal. If you have never jumped before, you won't lose a life. The game will simply advise you that you need to jump over animals to avoid them and round 1 will start again from its beginning. Best of all, you get to keep the wall of bricks that you built a bit.
* An Obscure Trick : On the coconut boards, when you jump onto the top ledge, you get some points. Jump off the ledge then onto it again; you'll get twice as many points. And again, for four times as many. The bonus keeps doubling until 300K per land. The best board to try this on is the board where the ledges are invisible. It's kind of hard to jump on then off, but so few coconuts are thrown that you have lots of room for error.
- STAFF -
Designed by : John Morgan, Keith Egging
Programmed by : John Morgan, Rex Battenberg, Mark Blazczyk
Music and sound effects by : Tom Fosha
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$info=zoom909,
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Zoom 909 (c) 1982 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
This game is also known as "Buck Rogers - Planet of Zoom".
- SERIES -
1. Zoom 909 (1982)
2. Buck Rogers - Countdown To Doomsday (1990 - MS-DOS)
3. Buck Rogers - Matrix Cubed (1992 - MS-DOS)
- STAFF -
Security by : Masatoshi Mizunaga
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$info=zunkyou,
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Zunzunkyou No Yabou (c) 1994 Sega.
- TRIVIA -
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Zunzunkyou's Ambition'.
This game runs on the Sega System C2 hardware.
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$info=zupapa,
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Zupapa! (c) 2001 SNK.
Game ID : 0070
In this lighthearted comical action game, you take control of a long-eared, boxing-gloves wearing hero and his 4 little sidekicks in order to tackle goofy-looking enemies! Features very colorful graphics, nicely animated characters and a simple yet catchy soundtrack!
Controlled with an 8-way joystick and two buttons.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the SNK Neo-Geo MVS hardware.
Zupapa! was developed several years ago as a prototype (1994), but was released to the public in 2001.
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$info=zwackery,
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Zwackery (c) 1984 Bally Midway.
- TRIVIA -
This game runs on the Bally Midway MCR 68k hardware.
Help Boris get to Lola. Life would be fun if women were that easy, but as in real life it's not that easy. To please her you need to collect some gifts for her. Only when she is pleased with what you collected can you dare to come near, just to start over on the next screen.
- TRIVIA -
A prototype of this game is known as "Brix", which was renamed to Zzyzzyxx before release.
Note : This game is always the last to appear alphabetically in a complete arcade games database. :)
