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Arkanoid Returns
1997
Arkanoid Returns
1997
star 7.4Arkanoid Returns is an arcade game released by Taito in 1997 as part of the Arkanoid series. It was the fourth overall, and third to be released in arcades. The game was since ported to the PlayStation, with an updated home release being released afterwards titled Arkanoid R 2000. All versions were released exclusively in Japan, currently making it the only game in the series to never receive an international release. 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' once again. The gameplay remains similar to Arkanoid: Doh it Again, the previous game in the series released for the Super Nintendo, in that it features the same powerups , some re-used level designs, and the same board size. The initial arcade game contains only 50 levels, the environment changing every 9 levels.The Crow: City of Angels
1997
star 1.9The Crow: City of Angels is a 3D fighting game in which the player wanders from screen to screen, fighting everybody they come across with a wide variety of kicks and punches that vary based on your proximity to your foe. There is also a large range of weapons including pistols, shotguns, knives, pool cues, pipes and steel drums.Final Fantasy VII
1997
Final Fantasy VII
1997
star 8.6Final Fantasy VII (note: this is the original Japan-exclusive version) is a role-playing game set in a post-modern, steampunk world where technology and fantasy elements coexist. Players control Cloud Strife, an ex-soldier who joins the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE to oppose Shinra Inc., a corporation draining the planet's life energy. The game features turn-based combat with an active time element, a customizable Materia system for abilities, and unique Limit Break attacks for each character. Players explore 3D environments, engage in various mini-games, and uncover a complex plot involving Cloud's mysterious past and a powerful threat to the world. As the story progresses, players gain access to different vehicles, allowing them to explore new areas and uncover additional content.Boom
1997
Boom
1997
Described by the creators as "Bomberman meets Doom", Boom vigorously thrusts 80 levels directly into your cranium. You and a friend/relative/hostage can traverse 8 different areas populated with creatively devious enemies to highly memorable backing music in this classic arcade thriller.Pro-Logic Mah-Jong Hai-Shin
1997
Pro Logic Mahjong Hai-Shin is the first game in the Hai Shin series and is a mahjong game with different game modes.RacerMate Challenge II
1997
Racermate Challenge II is not a game that was readily available to the public. As a specially-ordered game from Computrainer, it was used to help increase bikers' performance for marathons and races. It came in an oversized Computrainer shipping box and typically included a top loader NES, multiple manuals (all different), Racermate Challenge II cart, and several accessories in which you used to hook your bike up to the NES. The game would keep track of your speed and endurance and let you know how well you were doing. A rather odd game and extremely tough to find anywhere especially complete since many would have thrown the box and manuals away.Gals Panic 4
1997
Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1
1997
Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 is a collection of Atari arcade games for the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.Gunple: Gunman's Proof
1997
Action-adventure with slight RPG elements (buying and upgrading weapons, etc.) set in Wild West. While featuring traditional dungeon-crawling and many enemies to dispose of in real time combat, the game doesn't equip you with standard medieval swords, but with pistols, shotgun, machine gun, and even a flamethrower. Your weapons have infinite ammo. You can duck to avoid the alien monsters' fire, and perform special attacks with various types of weapons.Shrak for Quake
1997
Shrak for Quake
1997
Humanity has lost control over Earth... Mutants that were created during previous conflicts have completely gotten out of control. Humans were forced to flee from the planet and watch from the Moon as their home was overrun by mutants and the ones who joined them. Now, the situation has become even more dire. Unorganized mutant actions have became organized – someone or something named "Shrak" has united them and started rebuilding Earth as a gigantic military base. You were sent back to Earth in order to perform reconnaissance on "Shrak" and its army and report back. Except that your ship has crashed and will not be flying you back anytime soon.Private Idol Disc: Data-hen Race Queen G
1997
Idol Digital Photobook released exclusively in Japan for Sega Saturn. Includes short videos, cast profiles, and an answering machine message collection.Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
1997
star 8The supreme trial of strength awaits! 19 of Fatal Fury's hottest heroes collide! One year since the fearsome conclusion to "Real Bout", the hungry wolves ready themselves for a new battle, "Real Bout Special" - the paramount pugilistic proving ground! The game retains the cast of the original Real Bout, with the addition of Tung Fu Rue, Cheng Sinzan, Laurence Blood and Wolfgang Krauser from Fatal Fury Special, with Krauser serving as the new final boss. Geese Howard, who was killed off in the end of the original Real Bout, appears in this game as a hidden final boss in a special "Nightmare Match" and as an unlockable playable character in the home versions. The game also features hidden "extra" versions of Tung Fu Rue, Billy Kane, Blue Mary, and Andy Bogard, for a total of 23 (24 if counting Geese) characters.BS Nichibutsu Mahjong
1997
BS Nichibutsu Mahjong is a Downloadable 2-part Soundlink game for the Satellaview that was broadcast between January 26, 1997 and April 12, 1997. The players compete in a "Mahjong Competition" game for total score. Enviromental sound seems to be used as audio broadcasting.I-0: Jailbait on Interstate Zero
1997
Interactive Fiction developer Adam Cadre's first text-adventure title, released in 1997.Kirby's Star Stacker
1997
Kirby's Star Stacker
1997
star 7.4Join Kirby as he stacks the falling stars with help from his friends, Rick the Hamster, Kine the Sunfish, and Coo the Owl. Watch out for King Dedede. He is out to stop you! With a few quick moves and some well-timed strategy, you can quickly outwit him and move on to the next challenging level. Kirby's Star Stacker features pure puzzle fun for everyone. From above, blocks rain down constantly. From below, whole lines appear with unrelenting clock-like regularity. Simply sandwich the stars between Kirby's pals and you'll soon be on your way to the high score.GeGeGe no Kitaro
1997
EVE burst error
1997
EVE burst error
1997
The Sega Saturn port of EVE burst error published by Imagineer. A premium edition released months later switched to their publishing label/subsidiary Imadio. This version added voice acting to the game along with an optional guide feature that can indicate, through a noise or flashing icon, when you should move to a new area or switch characters. The story and some CG scenes, along with the credit scene, were edited to be less obscene/graphic for the console release. Due to the game being split across multiple discs the second characters story is on another disc and switching between characters at any time is no longer available.Kyoufu Shinbun
1997
Kyoufu Shinbun
1997
Kyoufu Shinbun is an Adventure game, developed by Atelier Double and published by Yutaka, which was released in Japan in 1997.Boundary Gate: Daughter of Kingdom
1997
Long time ago, the First Mother created the world and blessed it with five magical symbols that would keep it in balance. The symbols were hidden deep in a sacred temple, to protect everything and everyone around them. Many years later, an adventurer named Finn was looking for work in the city of Ambrose. There was indeed much work to do: monsters roamed the country, the threat of war was more real than ever. One night Finn was strolling through the city when he suddenly spotted a young girl attacked by a monster. Naturally, he defeated the monster and saved the girl, who turned out to be a princess hoping to restore her father's kingdom. The two decide to work together and venture to the nearby city, that lies in ruins, overrun by monsters...
