Midnight Resistance is a classic run and gun arcade game developed by Data East in 1989. The game is notable for its side-scrolling action and was popular in arcades and later on various home consoles, including the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and others. “Midnight Resistance” is remembered for its engaging gameplay, challenging … Read more
Mahou Daisakusen, known in some regions as “Sorcer Striker,” is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up arcade game developed by Raizing and originally released in 1993. It marked Raizing’s debut in the arcade gaming scene and is the first installment in the “Mahou” series, which later included titles like “Shippu Mahou Daisakusen” (Kingdom Grandprix) among … Read more
Magic Sword is a classic side-scrolling fantasy arcade game developed and published by Capcom in 1990. Set in a high fantasy universe, the game casts players in the role of the Brave One, a heroic figure armed with the magical sword, embarking on a quest to ascend a massive tower to defeat the evil dark … Read more
In 1984, after developing the first arcade conversion of Lode Runner, Irem developed a sequel in a very short period of time. This second version contained 30 selected levels from the 150 original levels, in comparison to the first version’s 24 levels. Other than the new levels, and some new looks for the enemies (all … Read more
Lode Runner is a classic puzzle-platform video game originally created by Douglas E. Smith and first published by Brøderbund in 1983. Renowned for its innovative gameplay, it combines platforming elements with puzzle-solving challenges, setting a new standard for the genre and influencing countless games that followed. The player controls a character navigating through levels, collecting … Read more
Liquid Kids is a charming arcade game developed and published by Taito in 1990. It’s a side-scrolling platformer that stars a lovable character named Hipopo, a plucky platypus on a quest to rescue his girlfriend and fellow villagers from an evil fire spirit. The game is set in a colorful, whimsical world filled with vibrant … Read more
Fantasy Zone is a vibrant, side-scrolling shoot-’em-up game developed and published by Sega in 1986. Renowned for its colorful graphics and whimsical atmosphere, the game distinguishes itself from other shooters of its era with its unique visual style, incorporating bright, pastel colors and imaginative designs. The game was originally released for arcade machines and subsequently … Read more
Double Dragon II: The Revenge is a classic beat ’em up video game that serves as the sequel to the original “Double Dragon.” Developed and published by Technōs Japan, it was first released in arcades in 1988, before being ported to various home consoles, including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) among others. The game is … Read more
WWF WrestleFest is a classic arcade wrestling game that hit the scene in 1991, developed by Technōs Japan and published by Technōs in Japan and by Tecmo in the United States. As a follow-up to the 1989 arcade hit WWF Superstars, WrestleFest delivered an enhanced wrestling experience with better graphics, more wrestlers, and more gameplay … Read more
Ikari Warriors is a classic arcade game that first hit the scene in 1986. Developed by SNK, it quickly became a staple in arcades around the world, known for its challenging gameplay and cooperative action. The game’s success led to it being ported to various home consoles and computers, including the NES, Atari 2600, Commodore … Read more