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The Adventures of Rad Gravity
1990
star 5The Adventures of Rad Gravity is a video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System developed by Interplay and published by Activision in 1990. The game is a platformer with a wacky storyline in which the eponymous main character explored multiple planets and fought enemies while jumping through levels. The game was notable for the planet Turvia, where gravity works in reverse. In that level the protagonist was drawn upside down, as were the enemies and the entire screen. The main character has a comically large head and strongly resembles actor Bruce Campbell. His early game attack consists of a sort of a lightsaber.Castle of Deceit
1990
Castle of Deceit
1990
Castle of Deceit is a sidescrolling game for the NES where the player takes control of a wizard trapped in the titular castle with only one spell to defend himself. The game was often considered frustrating for its length and lack of a save or password system. Phfax, a mystic being and wielder of the Emerald Magic, consented to offer his life to protect the stones of Rune. For centuries he dwelled within the plasma of energies of the stones where the Runes were hidden. Until at last it drove him insane. Such was the power of the stone that even the bitter hallucinations of his madness were given life. Six deadly beings appeared stealing the Rune Stones. You, Cebo, the most promising of the young Magicians of Dace, must enter the castle, exploring the realities. But do not trust your senses - what you see, what you hear may all be a lie!Dirty Harry
1990
Dirty Harry
1990
Dirty Harry is based on the popular Clint Eastwood movie character of "Dirty" Harry Callahan (rather than the specific movie "Dirty Harry"), a cop famous for his use of a .44 magnum for doing away with evildoers, and for his catchphrase, "Go ahead, make my day." In fact, the game begins with a digitized sample of that quote. The game play consists primarily of side-scrolling action. Dirty Harry can punch and kick the copious thugs that assault him using their own fists, guns, baseball bats, nets, and dynamite. The hero can also pull is .44 and aim it in 5 directions in order to pick off enemies, but the ammo is limited. Further, Dirty Harry has a number of other tools at his disposal, provided he collects them.Dragon's Lair
1990
Dragon's Lair
1990
star 5.2Dragon's Lair is a side-scrolling platform game based on the laserdisc game of the same name released for the Nintendo Entertainment System and developed by the MotiveTime group. Plotwise, the game is identical to the original. The game is a side-scroller with the character walking slowly. Dirk can walk, crawl, or jump forward, and he has an array of weapons that he can discover and use to dispose of enemies. The controller layout is reversed from other mainstream NES titles, with Select functioning as the Pause-button while Start is used for the Candle object (which helps reveal hidden weapons). Also, B is used for jumping, and A for attacking (the input of the A & B buttons is almost always the opposite in similar NES games). Two different versions were released later, first for the Famicom, with major improvements on playability and speed, and a second one for PAL regions, expanding upon the Famicom version with new enemies and cutscenes.Probotector
1990
Probotector
1990
Probotector is the European port of Contra (NES), which changes the main characters and enemies into robots. It was made based on the American version of the game, with the cutscenes changed accordingly.Sword Master
1990
Sword Master
1990
Sword Master establishes the tale of an evil wizard in league with a monstrous demon who have dared to kidnap a damsel. The Sword Master is a knight who seeks to rescue the fair lady and destroy the evil people and creatures in the castle in which they dwell.Formula One: Built to Win
1990
Formula One: Born To Win is a career racing game. The player begins with a Mini Cooper and claws up the ranks of the racing circuit starting with the lowest ranked races in the eastern part of the United States. By winning races, the player can upgrade parts on the Mini and have a better shot at more races. Win enough races and eventually earn the opportunity to race using faster cars. The other cars available in the game are the Vector W2, Ferrari F40, and of course, the Formula 1. The first races take place in New York City, Detroit, and Miami. The other locales to visit are Yellowstone, Denver, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and finally Hawaii.Super Spike V'Ball/Nintendo World Cup
1990
Super Spike V'Ball/Nintendo World Cup is a bundle containing the games in the title. It was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet
1990
A three-in-one cartridge containing the original Super Mario Bros., Duck Hunt, and World Class Track Meet.Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City
1990
star 7.6The game centres around the miner Digger T. Rock, as he spelunks various caves and catacombs whilst searching for the mythical Lost City. The game was the first game to be developed by the newly re-branded Rare, whereas the first game to be released under the company was Solar Jetman, earlier in 1990. Digger T. Rock is also the first Rare game released for a Nintendo console. It was later included in Rare's 2015 Xbox One retrospective compilation, Rare Replay.Arch Rivals
1990
The Punisher
1990
The Punisher
1990
star 6The Punisher is a 1990 video game developed by Beam Software and released by LJN, which stars the Marvel Comics anti-hero, the Punisher. It is one of the few NES rail shooters. In the same year, there was also The Punisher computer game for Amiga and DOS systems, unrelated to this one and released by MicroProse.Super Glove Ball
1990
Super Glove Ball
1990
Your shuttle commander has been trapped in a dimensional maze in space, and you must use your glove to throw an energy ball at the walls in order to advance. The walls in each maze room you encounter are filled with blocks. Using your Power Glove, you have to entirely break down a wall before being allowed to advance to the next room.Orb-3D
1990
Orb-3D
1990
You are about to face the challenge of your lifetime. The evil wizard, Krohn, has threatened to engulf the galaxy in an enormous Black Hole. Your best hope for survival lies with the Millenium Orb, the only ship capable of withstanding the Black Hole's gravitational forces. Dive into the Black Hole and battle Krohn, face to face. But to reach the Wizard, you must master 30 mystical puzzles that test your skill, wits, cunning and courage at every turn. You'll battle the power of black magic as you attempt to reach Krohn's lair for the ultimate confrontation. Mind-boggling challenges await you as you fly the Orb into the depths of the Black Hole and the very face of destruction.Conquest of the Crystal Palace
1990
Return to the once beautiful Crystal Palace where your father's kingdom was brutally overthrown by Zaras, king of the infernal plateau. Call upon your guardian dog. Zap and battle your way through the peaks of Mount Crystal. Find Kim at the astral-mart, she will help you along your way with tools and food needed to make this awesome journey. Step into the Realm of the Guardian, the walkway to impending doom. Acid rain is forecasted by QNN... so keep your eyes on the road ahead. Beware! You will fight the biggest, meanest enemies ever seen on the NES! Investigate the Lair of Hungry Ghosts, gather special weaponry and gold. Enter the Gateway of Flame. Look out! The pathway has disappeared and there's only a moment between you and a sea of lava. These tasks and much more must be accomplished if you wish to regain your rightful throne!Silver Surfer
1990
Silver Surfer
1990
star 4.1Silver Surfer is a shooter game, with some levels taking place vertically and some horizontally. The Surfer's only ability is to move around on the screen and to shoot directly in front of him. Power-ups that can be picked up include: the letter "F" (Firepower) which will increase the number and power of his projectiles, Smart bombs which destroy everything on the screen, the letter "S" (Speedup) which increases the surfer's movement and Orbs which will also fire the Surfer's weapon. Orbs are special in that two can be obtained (only 1 is shown on horizontal scrolling levels) and they can be positioned to fire forwards, backwards or sideways.Muppet Adventure: Chaos at the Carnival
1990
Yipes! The awful, evil Dr. Grump has pignapped the lovely Miss Piggy and taken her to his secret carnival hideout! Now Kermit and the whole crazy Muppet crew need your help! Jump! Leap! Hop! And charge into action! But watch out! Dr. Grump's Carnival of Clamorous Confusion is a rollicking roller coaster of thrills, spills, and chills! Join Kermit as he faces the fearsome challenge of the Raging River Ride. Help Fozzie lick the Amazing Ice Cream Maze. (But beware of those Canine Carnival Barkers!) Blast off with Gonzo on the Lost in Space Ride. Then let Animal drive you crazy on the incredible Crash Car Course. And if you dare, enter the ultimate challenge - the Cave of the Grumpasaurus! Only your quick wrist, sharp wit - and some help from Kermit and the gang - can defeat Dr. Grump and rescue the still-lovely Miss Piggy! It's Muppet mayhem! You'll want to play again and again!The Ultimate Stuntman
1990
Too hot to handle? Or can you take up the challenge? Equipped with a dazzling range of weapons and skills, travel through scores of different action scenes, battling against the hottest, meanest, mechanized maniacs ever dreamed up! Rescue the kidnapped scientist to halt the corrupt plans of Dr. Evil. Heaps of hardware, power-ups, bonuses, booby-trapped bombs and the baddest bosses!A Nightmare on Elm Street
1990
star 6A Nightmare on Elm Street is a video game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in October 1989 and 1990, loosely based on the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. It was developed by Rare and published by LJN.Ultimate Basketball
1990
Ultimate Basketball
1990
Shoot some hoops with Ultimate Basketball. All of the traditional rules of basketball apply as you take control of a fictional team from one of seven American locales. Each team has its own full roster of players as well as unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, Houston has a tight defense and can shoot the three, while Dallas excels at the passing game. The point of view is horizontal for the most part. Occasionally, you will get a close-up action scene on plays such as slam dunks and free throws. There are also two different play modes, "Tournament" and "One Game." You can play by yourself, against a friend, or with a friend against the computer.
