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Zork Zero: The Revenge of Megaboz
1988
You're on the threshold of a whole new experience, for ahead of you is the extraordinary anthology of the Great Underground Empire. Once you step through the door to Zork, you leave the world of arcade games and trite fantasies behind and enter the dimension of your imagination. Every plot, every puzzle, every personality has been honed and perfected to make your experience uniquely realistic and involving. The Zork saga is text adventuring at its finest. Welcome to the underground. Your greatest challenge lies ahead and downwards.Eggerland: Souzou he no Tabidachi
1988
Eggerland: Souzou he no Tabidachi is a part of the Eggerland series. The storyline isn't really known since there is no storyline in the game. All you see is Lolo, the main character walk into a castle, and the doors shut behind him. There are 50 rounds in the game, which is less than the other Eggerland Famicom games. The game is unique out of all the other Eggerland titles for Famicom by allowing the player to create their own levels. Like the other Eggerland games, the objective of each stage is simple; collect all the heart frames and then collect the orb inside the treasure box to proceed to the next level. It won't be easy though; King Egger has sent forth his enemies to take care of you. Lolo must use certain tactics to get by, such as trapping the enemies or knocking them off the screen temporarily.The Black Bass
1988
The Black Bass
1988
The Black Bass is a fishing game designed for the Nintendo Entertainment System by HOT B games and released in 1988. Although not presented as a sequel, this game is the second in the Black Bass series-the first game being a Japan-exclusive.Thunder Force II
1988
Thunder Force II
1988
A scrolling shooter and sequel to Thunder Force developed by Technosoft originally released for the X68000 computer before being ported to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis game console. The Sharp X68000 version has an introduction sequence and an extra stage (top and side view) not found in the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis version.Lipstick. ADV
1988
Lipstick. ADV
1988
In Lipstick. ADV the player takes the role of Gorou, a young Japanese private detective. One day, a wealthy and powerful old man contacts him and asks him to find a box which - according to him - contained a family treasure. The young detective thinks that fortune has finally smiled to him, but when his pretty girlfriend Otomi disappears, he realizes that the mystery is bigger than he thought...Ys: The Vanished Omens
1988
star 7.6Ys: The Vanished Omens is an action role-playing game with its own trademark combat system: instead of pressing the "attack" button, the protagonist simply runs into the enemies he encounters. More damage is inflicted upon the enemies if Adol charges at them from the back or from the sides - a head-to-head collision might result in the hero's death if the monster is stronger than him. The player gains gold and experience points for defeating foes; once enough experience has been accumulated, Adol levels up and becomes stronger. The hero can buy and equip swords, armor, shields, and other accessories.Fantasy Zone
1988
Fantasy Zone
1988
Fantasy Zone is an arcade style shooter for one or two players. The goal is to destroy all of the creatures on each planet and collect as many of the lost coins as possible. At the end of each level is a large enemy that will have to be defeated before moving on to the next world. At various points in the game, the player will be able to find a parts shop, which allows purchasing improvements for his spaceship, including better weapons and faster engines.Daisenryaku
1988
Daisenryaku
1988
Daisenryaku is a Strategy game, developed by Quest and published by Bothtec, which was released in Japan in 1988.Exciting Soccer: Konami Cup
1988
The true feeling of Arcade quality soccer is only achievable from Konami. Play a match with several selectable teams, and go against a friend! A soccer game from Konami and part of their Exciting sports series for the Famicom Disk System. Exciting Soccer is the fifth and final game in the Exciting sports series developed by Konami. It allows players to select (and rename, if they wish) a soccer team, each having their own set of strengths of weaknesses, and enter a tournament known as the Konami Cup. Exciting Soccer uses a top-down perspective with both goals on the vertical axis. This would be a perspective popularized by later soccer games such as Kick Off and Sensible Soccer. Pentarou the penguin makes a cameo during half-time shows.Super Mario Bros. 2
1988
Super Mario Bros. 2
1988
star 7.6Super Mario Bros. 2, 2D platformer and sequel to Super Mario Bros. (1985), features 4 selectable characters (Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad) as they navigate the dream world of Subcon to defeat the evil toad king Wart. Super Mario Bros. 2 features different ways interacting with enemies and the world, including an object carrying mechanic and more intricate level designs.19 Part One: Boot Camp
1988
19 Part One: Boot Camp is a visceral simulation that immerses players in the experience of a young American draftee during the escalation of the Vietnam War in 1965. The game begins by contrasting the comfortable civilian life of a 19-year-old with the jarring reality of conscription. Players are thrust into the grueling world of basic training, where they must navigate the physical and psychological challenges of military preparation. Through a series of intense exercises, the game tests the player's coordination, stamina, and morale, offering a realistic portrayal of the transformation from civilian to soldier. Boot Camp serves as a powerful introduction to the broader Vietnam War experience, setting the stage for the dramatic personal and historical events to follow.Matou no Houkai: The Hero of Babel
1988
A 2D action platformer from Carry Lab, published by Pony Canyon for the Famicom Disk System.Double Dragon
1988
R-Type
1988
Derringer
1988
Derringer
1988
You're a private detective and you get a letter saying that 13-year old model Miki is restrained.Pac-Man
1988
Pac-Man
1988
star 7.8Tengen released a port of the Famicom version of Pac-Man for the NES. It was first officially licensed, but was later re-released as an unlicensed black cartridge.Turbo Cup
1988
Turbo Cup
1988
Thrill to the excitement of Championship Sports Car racing! Drive at speeds in excess of 120 MPH!! Practice on each course first, before competing in a head to head race. Turbo Cup Challenge features accurate representations of four of the most exciting race tracks in Europe - MAGNY-COURS, DIJON-PRENOIS, NOGARO, and PAUL RICARD. You would never have believed that a computer could so accurately recreate all the excitement and danger of top class motor racing!!Pete Rose Pennant Fever
1988
This baseball game licenses former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose. It allows the player to play every position on the field. Different batting and pitching styles are available. It has digitized voice and sound, and provides a variety of play options including One or Two-player action, season play or exhibition. In a somewhat ahead-of-its-time move, eight different perspectives are offered. There are also some team management capabilities, as you select and order your team, and hire new players. This can run over ten seasons, making for one of the first Career modes.Xevious: The Avenger
1988
Xevious: The Avenger
1988
The player uses an 8-way joystick to pilot a combat aircraft called a Solvalou, which is armed with a forward-firing Zapper for aerial targets and a Blaster which fires an unlimited supply of air-to-surface bombs for ground targets. The game, presumably set in Peru, was noted for the varied terrain below, which included forests, airstrips, bases, and mysterious Nazca Line-like drawings on the groundStarglider 2
1988
