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Down and Dirty Reviews: Super Nintendo F - M |
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Nintendo
says that this system is still alive, but we haven't seen a new game
since Frogger in 1998. Oh well, there's still a huge collection
of SNES games here and a lot of goods ones
too. Choose wisely now. All
reviews are by StarSoldier unless noted.
F - M The scores are out of 100. The graphics, sounds, and game play are out of 10. |
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Score
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16 FAMILY DOG (Malibu, 1993)
Not only is this another license game we don't need (a rather bad license
at that too since the TV show only lasted a few weeks on the air) but Family Dog is about
as boring as a video game could get. In it you control a wimpy little dog that must
avoid household hazards and family members to survive. Sure that sounds pretty
bad but it gets worse because the controls are awkward, the graphics are nothing
special and the levels are way too long. Family Dog should have been put to
sleep.
For 1 player
only
graphics: 3
sound: 3
gameplay: 2
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51 FAMILY FEUD (Gametek, 1993)
This is a good version of the hit family TV show where 2 families of five
try to answer various surveys. Family Feud is a good 2 player game and the graphics and audio are not too bad here either but needless
to say the whole game show thing wears very thin after a while.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 6
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41 FATAL FURY (Tanaka/SNK, 1993)
In this classic one on one beat em up you pick from 3 fighters and try and
go after the boss of South Town in the first Fatal Fury. This was definitely
a big hit for the folks at SNK but this version has some cutdown animation and
a lot of cheap hits for some unfair game play. Like my socks, Fatal Fury doesn't
age very well.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 5
sound: 7
gameplay: 6
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57 FATAL FURY 2 (Tanaka/SNK, 1994)
The Fatal Fury series continues and now you have the option to pick from
8 unique fighters including new comers the sexy Mai, Big Bear (formerly Raiden),
Kim, and Jubei. The one on one fighting is much slower and less detailed than
the original Neo Geo game but the game is still kind of fun to play.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 8
gameplay: 7
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66 FATAL FURY SPECIAL (Natsume/SNK, 1995)
This upgrade lets you pick from a huge list of 15 fighters including a hidden
character from the Art of Fighting series. Fatal Fury Special is a good game to pick up
if you're a fight fan but a lot of the problems with the last edition like unbalanced critical moves that are hard to pull off are still here. Don't expect anything too 'Special'.
*Surround sound compatible
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 8
gameplay: 7
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52 FIGHTERS HISTORY (Data East, 1994)
Capcom actually tried to sue Data East because this one on one fighting
game looked too much like their Street Fighter 2. After playing the game
I can see their point. Fighers History is a basic and very unoriginal 20 meg
fighter that lacks the superior balance and personality of SF2 yet a lot of
characters look very familiar. Capcom lost the case by the way so video game companies everywhere could freely make there own crappy clones.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 5
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77
FINAL FANTASY II (Square, 1991)
Final
Fantasy II was easily one of Square's most popular video games and it sure turned
a lot of heads when the old Super Nintendo first arrived on the scene! Unfortunately,
Final Fantasy IV is still a little too linear for an RPG for my liking because
the game's well writen storyline kind of limits the game play. For example;
you have to lose to your friend Kain no matter how well you fight when you have
to fight him one on one. That was pretty lame! Final Fantasy IV has its problems
but it still has a good flow to the game so chances are you'll still be hooked
after a few hours of playing.
If you are Role Playing nut then Final Fantasy II will keep you playing but
don't expect very deep game play here especially if your use to other Final
Fantasies.
*Uncommon Super Nintendo Game
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 3
sound: 9
gameplay: 7
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95
FINAL FANTASY III (Square, 1994)
With 14 different and wacky characters; it's one of the best Final Fantasy's
ever. Part III is a epic 32 meg quest to over throw a evil empire, but unfortunately
as the game progresses that will be the least of yours problems. The game's
Esper magic system was a good idea and list of weapons and items is off the
charts. This game is far better than Final Fintasy II in my opinion.
This was originally named Final Fantasy VI in Japan.
*Battery back up game
For 1 or 2 players believe it or not
graphics: 6
sound: 9
gameplay: 10
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73
Final Fantasy MYSTIC QUEST (Square, 1992)
This spin off of the popular Final Fantasy plays more like a Zelda game
this time and not the original Final Fantasy series. The game now has a hero
that can jump and use a weapon in real time but he can only have one partner
at a time and the turn based battles are very basic. The game is still very
fun to play but it isn't very complex and some gamers may find it way too easy.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 7
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The Total Recall Dud of the Month!
33
FINAL FIGHT
(Capcom, 1991)
This popular mission based fighting game may have been an huge arcade hit but
the SNES version here has no two player option, the sexy girlcops are now missing,
and even actual levels are now gone. Final Fight SNES is a bitter disapointment,
especially compared to the Sega CD version.
For 1 player only <-----------
graphics:
7
sound: 5
gameplay: 2
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30 FINAL FIGHT GUY (Blockbuster/Capcom, 1994)
This is the same Final Fight game from a few years back, but 'the wife beater'
Cody has now been replaced with the red ninja Guy. Nothing has really changed
overall, it's just a stupid tradeoff from a lazy game company. The game still
sucks and I could think of way better Japanese games to bring over, eh Blockbuster!
*Rare SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 5
gameplay: 1
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52 FINAL FIGHT 2 (Capcom, 1993)
Part II is hardly any different that the first Final Fight game at all
but at least it is officially a two player game now. This so called new game
comes with 6 levels where you battle against gang members from around the world and 3 characters to select from too and that should sound an
unoriginal red flag right there.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 4
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70 FINAL FIGHT 3 (Capcom, 1996)
I actaully thought this Final Fight game was fairly fun to play because
of all the new special moves and non linear gameplay. This is the best of the
series in my opinion although the game was a bit on the easy side here.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 7
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51 FIREPOWER 2000 (Sunsoft, 1992)
Some people actually like this shooter but I didn't go for the generic enemies
and lousy music myself. I also didn't think it was cool to drive around in a
limited jeep especially when one of you is forced to pick it.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 3
gameplay: 4
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58 FROGGER (Majesto/Konami, 1998)
The graphically improved version of the legendary road crossing arcade game
from the 1980's but there is none of that cool background music for some reason.
This was the final Super Nintendo game by the way so you SNES collectors may want to take
notice.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player
only
Rated (E) for Everyone
graphics: 6
sound: 2
gameplay: 3
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72 F ZERO (Nintendo, September 1991)
One of Nintendo's premier Super Nintendo games is a great, and really fast
paced 4 meg racer that uses that then new SNES mode7 3D technology really well.
The game may be insanely fast and it's always fun ramming into other drivers but the racing itself is nothing too special and this is one player only title too.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 5
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93
GRADIUS III (Konami, September 1991)
Gradius III is a near direct port of the
extremely difficult arcade shooter from 1989. This game was one of Konami's
first Super Nintendo games and it's still one of their best to. This game can
also be found on the PS2 but the game two games are actually quite different
areas like the PS2 version is missing some the weapons in the Edit mode like
the Mega Crush, R. Options, and the usefull Twin Back missiles and some of those
levels have been edited exclusively for the SNES as well to address some of
the complanits of the arcade game. Gradius III is easily one of the most fully
loaded shooters ever made with 11 exciting levels and over 50 different weapons
and power ups here. You get decent graphics, and awesome soundtracks and I'm
sure this is going cheap for about 1 to 3 bucks.
For
1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 9
gameplay: 9
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59 GOOF TROOP (Capcom, 1992)
This game here is a very weird Zelda rip-off that could have been
great but the action is over too quickly because there are only has 5 levels
and then its all done for. Goff Troop is still a decent game if you can find
it at a good price.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 4
gameplay: 7
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60 GUNFORCE (Irem, 1992)
This title is a slow moving Contra-like game where the soldiers can
steal some of their enemy's vehicles for additional fire power. If you mastered
Contra 3 then maybe you would like to move on to this shooter even if
it isn't as good.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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70 HAGANE (Hudson Soft, 1996)
Hagane is a cool robotic ninja and his game actually made it to the Canadian
markets here. Don't overlook this unique action game, I don't understand the
story and the quest is rather short too but I still love the whole look of this
action packed title here.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 8
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45 HAPPILY EVER AFTER
This is the sequel to Snow White but it's not based on the Disney movie
like some would expect. Here you have a typical platformer where the jump is
only action you will see here. "Why is this a Video Game?"
For
1 player only
graphics: 4
sound: 4
gameplay: 5
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56 HOME IMPROVEMENT (Absolute, 1993)
Here is one of those games that you can't believe even existed. Home Improvement
is a hard to control platform game starring none other than Tim 'the tool man'
Taylor from that over rated TV show from a few years ago. The boring level design
and in-game music is what needed the most improvement.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 4
gameplay: 6
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65 ININDO (Koei, 1993)
Here Koei tries
a traditional overhead role playing game instead of their usual text/turn based
strategy game, and ok, it sure doesn't look or sound so good but it's still
very fun to play and it's bound to impress hardcore Snes fans looking for underrated
titles.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 2
sound: 3
gameplay: 8
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53 ILLUSION of GAIA (Nintendo/Enix, 1993)
This is a surprisingly weak sequel to the original Soul Blazer. You
play the role of a young student with the strange power to move objects from
a distance and he can also get help from a mysterious warrior. The thing that
bothered me about the game was the focus on the story instead of the action
itself and the bland graphics and sounds didn't wow me either. Avoid this lesser
action/RPG because there is barely anything here that is even remotely as good
as other Role Playing Games.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 5
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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62 INSPECTOR GADGET (Hudson Soft, 1994)
In this rather average video game but you can see Dr. Claw's face if you
can manage to make it to the end. Although Gadget can do a lot tricks, the game
quickly gets tedious when you have to switch around moves and gadgets just to
get where you're going.
For 1 player only
graphics: 5
sound: 4
gameplay: 7
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42 JIM POWER
The very weird looking action game that tried to impress us with its exclusive
3D visuals but most people avoided it because Jim Power comes with a unfair
difficulty. Be careful, some of these crazy visuals here may cause motion sickness
as well.
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 5
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56
JOE AND MAC (Data East, 1992)
The name may sound generic but in the game you can find cool weapons, fight dangerous dinosaurs, and save good looking babes
in this cute action game. Joe and Mac looks quite choppy today but the graphics
are above average and the different two player modes are fun as well.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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69 JURASSIC PARK (Ocean, 1992)
This popular 90's movie turned game here has a good mixture of both 3D Doom-like level and
overhead action rolled into one. If you don't know the story dinosaurs have been re-animated in placed on a remote island called Jurassic Park. The problem is the dinos are no longer under control and you are forced to fight your way through hordes of both big and small rapid man eating killers. The 3D levels are choppy and the view isn't full screen either but it helps break up the action if you get sick of the overhead action. I would have rated this even higher if the ending for this
wasn't so bad and if there was more of story here as well.
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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76 KILLER INSTINCT (Nintendo/Rare, 1995)
Easily the best looking fighting game on SNES but it still pales in comparison
to the liquid smooth arcade title but it still has all the insane multi-combos
for all 10 characters at least. Killer Instinct is a solid fighter but a save
feature would have been nice.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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75 KIRBY'S AVALANCHE (Nintendo/Compile, 1994)
It's Puyo Puyo on the Super Nintendo but now the characters are all
from the Kirby universe. Simply match up coloured blobs to make Kirby's Avalanche
is a great and simple puzzle game that anyone can get into. I wish there was a password or save feature with the game but it's still fun.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 5
sound: 4
gameplay: 7
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73 KIRBY'S DREAM COURSE (Nintendo, 1994)
This very weird
mini golf game starring the pink cream puff used to be known as 'Special Tee
Shot' in it's earlier stage of development. Kirby's Dream Course may have a
little bit of a learning curve the pay off is worth it because this game is
quite addictive.
*Battery
back up game
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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80 KIRBY'S DREAMLAND 3 (Nintendo/Hal,
1997)
One of the final SNES games is this cute sequel to the popular Gameboy Kirby
titles. Kirby's Dreamland 3 plays a lot like Kirby 64 but here you can
get help from 6 animal friends plus you can also play with a second player as
well.
*Battery back
up game
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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84
KIRBY SUPER STAR (Nintendo/Hal, 1995)
Super Star is an easy but very addictive 8 in 1 set of games that come with
adventure, races, quests, and lots more. Includes the games Spring Breeze, Dyne
Blade, The Great Cave Offensive, The Revenge of Mecha Knight, Samurai Kirby,
Megaton Punch, Gourmet Run, and Milky Way Wishes. Kirby Super Star is a great
find especially if you are a casual gamer.
*Battery back up game
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 9
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67 KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND (Capcom, 1994)
In this hack and slash title you play the role of one of three knights as
you fight a army of other knights in this above average Final Fight clone.
Knights of the Round still plays well because you can gain experience along
the way even though if the game is a little cheap at times.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 5
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51 LAGOON (Kemco, 1991)
One of the first RPG games for the SNES suffers from choppy looking animation,
generic characters, and boring level designs. Despite some bad presentation
this action/RPG still had its moments where the game play was passable and you
could do worse.
*Battery back
up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 4
sound: 5
gameplay: 5
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19 LAST ACTION HERO (Sony Imagesoft, 1993)
Imagine a fighting game where you fight the same generic bad guys over
and over again. You get Sony's Last Action Hero plus this game is so poorly
developed that it never feels like you're hitting the enemy. Not even the video
game can save this odd franchise.
For 1 player only
graphics: 3
sound: 3
gameplay: 1
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62 LION KING (Disney Interactive, 1995)
The game looks and sounds great just the animated Disney movie but the game
play is very limited to just basic hopping and avoiding so expert players may
want to stay away. Lion King is a good kid's game but don't expect too much
action here.
For 1 player only
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 5
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65 LUFIA Fortress of Doom (Taito, 1993)
Here is a fairly good RPG with a fun story line but the game play is nothing
new for this trend and the graphics and sounds are rather dismal as well. Still
Lufia is well worth a look especially for Role Playing freaks.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 4
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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69 LUFIA II: Rise of the Sinstals (Natsume/Taito, 1996)
I love the new Zelda-like gameplay and you can now learn the real story
behind the first Lufia in this game as well. The graphics and sounds are not
as very impressive though. Be thankful we even got this role playing game because
it was released here so late in the SNES's lifespan.
*Battery back up game
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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59 MAGIC SWORD (Capcom, 1992)
This two player arcade title is now only one player like the SNES version
of Final Fight. Capcom just couldn't program these things very well during
the early years of the Super Nintendo I guess but this is still a solid action
game.
For 1 player
only
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 6
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77 MAGICAL QUEST: Starring Mickey Mouse (Capcom, 1992)
This Mickey Mouse game is a very fun 2D adventure game featuring everyone's
favourite rat. Magical Quest plays very well with some environments and cool
outfits but at the same time it's also a very easy action game with only 6 worlds.
Magical Quest is a great game for the kids and wait till you see these amazing
graphics.
For 1 player only
graphics: 9
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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14 MARIO IS MISSING (Nintendo, 1992)
Before Luigi starred in his own game on the GameCube, he starred in this
stupid little non video game here. Luigi must get clues around the world to
find Mario in this dull action platformer. This was a huge flop for the Super
Nintendo especially with the long awaited sequel to Sonic
the Hedgehog coming out soon for the Sega Genesis in 1992!
For 1 player only
graphics: 4
sound: 4
gameplay: 2
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44 MARIO PAINT (Nintendo, 1993)
*Mousepad required
Mario Paint is a fairly basic photoshop or drawing type of game that comes pack
with a mouse to help you create your own art. Unfortunately you can only save
one picture and 15 tiny stamps and that's it! The PC is way better for this
sort of thing and not your SNES.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 5
sound: 5
gameplay: 2
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03 MARIO'S EARLY YEARS: Fun with Letters
I bet even small kids will think this Letters game here super boring. Some
educational games are fun (Brain Age and Donkey Kong Jr. Math) because they challenge you but there is no difficulty here. Super Mario should stick
with real video games instead.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 3
sound: 3
gameplay: 0
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22 MARIO'S TIME MACHINE (1994)
In this platformer you get to learn about history while you play one the most boring video games ever at the
same time. There are some new action scenes like the 3D water skiing patrol stages when compared to Mario is Missing
but they alone can't save this awkward searching title.
For 1 player only
graphics: 5
sound: 4
gameplay: 3
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59 MARVEL SUPER HEROES (Capcom, 1997)
Capcom's final SNES video game plays similar to the eariler Xmen Mutant
Apocalypse and not the impressive one on one Sega Saturn fighting game of
the same name. Marvel Super Heroes is a good game if you like beat em ups but
everything about the game is just barely above average.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 7
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58 The MASK (Black Pearl, 1996)
The Jim Carrey movie comes to the SNES with very some nice animation here
and there but there are sure some repetitive and boring levels that even fans
of the movie will hate with a passion.
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 6
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55 MAXIMUM CARNAGE (Acclaim, 1994)
You help your friendly neigbourhood Spider Man and the not so friendly Vemon
go after the evil Carnage in this standard beat em up game set in New York City.
Other then some nice cartoonish graphics, there is nothing here that we haven't
seen before.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 6
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70 MEGA MAN 7 (Capcom, 1995)
Mega Man has to worry about Dr. Wily's sinister new plan after his escape
from prison (that was after the events in part 6 of course) plus there is a
new enemy/friend named Bass that is added to the story lines. It's nice to see
the classic series improved on the SNES but there still isn't too many improvements
to the NES games overall.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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40 MEGA MAN SOCCER (Capcom, 1994)
"SOCCER and MEGA MAN!" Why? Mega Man and his classic enemies
compete in this weird soccer game. It's not a great game if you're a Fifa fan
and it's also a terrible game for Mega Man action fans. This game isn't for
anyone really.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 5
gameplay: 3
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79
MEGA MAN X (Capcom, 1993)
Capcom knew the Mega Man series was still popular in the 1990's but they
also knew the franchise was losing a lot stream after all the crappy NES
sequels Mega Man 4, 5, and 6. If their were going to release a new Mega Man
game for the Snes they knew it had to be something special. Enter Mega Man X:
the Mega Man of the future! Now it's his mission to destroy rioting robots before
they manage to wipe out the entire human race. OK, you still have to fight 8
guardian bosses just like in other MM game but now they are animal robots (big
freakin' deal!). The new Mega Man here can now climb walls, earn new weapons
or upgrades, and he can even collect new pieces of armour. Although all the
shooting action here is fairly intense, the game is definitely on the short
side with only 13 levels and these graphics are pretty plain for a Snes title.
Mega Man X is still a great non linear game.
For 1 player only
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 9
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76 MEGA MAN X2 (Capcom, 1994)
Mega Man X is back in action after enough people brought the last game but
story wise there are still a lot of evil robotic mavericks after the fall of
Sigma. This sequel features a special 3D graphics chip for limited vector graphics
and some new enemies but if you blink then you miss these bonus features while
going through this typical mission to destroy 8 more robots. It's still too
similar to the last game and guess who the last boss is here, eh?
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 7
gameplay: 8
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67 MEGA MAN X3 (Capcom, 1996)
This sequel now lets you play as Mega Man's sword weilding panther Zero
for the first time but he only has one life and he can't collect any weapons
either so he doesn't really do much. You are still playing the role of Mega
Man X here and he must now fight a new mastermind behind a robot rebellion.
You know the deal: kill 8 bosses, get their weapons, fight Sigma and that's
pretty much it here. Mega Man X3 also features some new pre-rendered graphics
during the intermissions plus it also has some minimal 3D vector animation from
part II but most of the game still looks rather bland like the two prequels.
It's still another Mega Man X action game plain and simple.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 6 ............. very plain and the vector graphics are rarely
used.
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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62 METAL COMBAT (Nintendo, 1994)
*Super scope required
This is the sequel to the very unpopular light gun only game Battle Clash.
Metal Combat is easily the best Super Scope game with loads of enemies to fight
and there are also a lot weapons to use as well.
*Battery back up game
For 1 player only
graphics: 7
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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78 MICHAEL JORDAN: Chaos in the Windy City (EA, 1993)
Sure, this may seem like a horrible idea for a video game. Basketball legend
Michael Jordan is fighting zombies, bugs, and other weirdo's but despite
the weird idea I love the whole look and idea of this unique platformer but
since the idea is so out there for aone of the top basketball players of all time not everyone else will. Michael Jordan: CITWC
is a very funny and challenging game that I recommend Chaos in the Windy City
for action fans.
For 1 player only
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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58 MICRO MACHINES
The fun and fast paced overhead racer that became a cult favourite on the
NES also comes to the SNES as well. If you don't know what this game
about then you get the chance to race across coffee tables and tile floors with
this licensed toy cars at insane speeds.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 5
sound: 6
gameplay: 6
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58 MIGHTY MORPHING POWER
RANGERS (Bandai, 1994)
Anybody remember these Mighty Morphing Power Rangers? Are they still around
and is that one guy out of rehab yet? There first SNES game is a super easy
action game about those 5 original kids with special alien super powers that
are trying to stop a evil queen and her monsters from conquering earth. Sadly,
the whole game only comes with short 7 levels and the final two levels are just
a couple of weak one on one boss battles. The Power Rangers is a good game I
guess thanks to some solid controls but only Power Rangers freaks should consider
getting this.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 5
sound: 6
gameplay: 5
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31 MIGHTY MORPHING POWER RANGERS: The Fighting Edition (Bandai, 1995)
This has to be one the weakest and most basic fighting games ever made with
some of the lamest characters to appeal on a video game. That women with the
lipstick head looks terrible! This fighting game is way too average to be in
the same league as other fighting games like Street Fighter II.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 5
sound: 5
gameplay: 2
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67 MIGHTY MORPHING POWER
RANGERS: The Movie (Bandai, 1995)
Here is the best
Power Ranger game out there in my opinion thanks to its good overall action,
good use of power ups, and solid presentation. Now you must help a team of six
rangers across eight levels until you finally make it to the final battle with
Ivan Ooze. Power Rangers is your standard 2D action game but the two player
support and good amount of enemies help it from sucking.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 7
gameplay: 6
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45 MORTAL KOMBAT (Acclaim, September 1993)
This version of
the insanely popular arcade is famous (for all the wrong reasons) for it's heavily
censored content. Mortal Kombat for the Super Nintendo had the gory red blood
turned gray, the glitches are much more apparent, and some of the more violent
finishing moves were altered to look less disturbing. It is still the same old
one on one fighting game with stunning digital life like art and realistic sounds
but the game play itself didn't translate so well. Even fighting in the Pit
level is no fun now since everything looks so clean and pretty instead of bloody and grim. BOO!
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 8
sound: 7
gameplay: 5
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80 MORTAL KOMBAT II (Acclaim, October 1994)
Perhaps one of the grestest home translation of any Mortal Kombat game ever.
This even comes complete with all blood this time unlike the first SNES Mortal
Kombat disaster. Part II comes with new fighters, new moves, and all new
fatalities of course as you fight in the Outworld tournament in hopes of facing
Sho Khan to save the earth from being taking over. Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Sub
Zero, Scorpion, and Raiden make their return to the big sequel but you also
get Jax, Katana, Kung Lao, Mellina, and the now playable Shung Tsung, and Reptile
to round up a total of 12 fighters. Mortal Kombat II isn't too original as fighting
games go but the game play is as fast and intense of ever.
For
1 or 2 players
graphics: 8
sound: 8
gameplay: 8
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62 MORTAL KOMBAT 3 (Williams, October 15, 1995)
Despite all of the hype surrounding this title I didn't like this sequel
all too much. Some of the new characters look too goofy to be part of a life
or death tournament to save the earth for one thing and compared to other fighters
of the day like Virtua Fighter and Killer Instinct, MK3 is just
sad.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 6
gameplay: 7
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70 MR. NUTZ (Ocean, 1992)
Before Conker there was Mr. Nutz in this simple action platformer.
This is a good action side scroller with lust colourful graphics and challenging
game play so if you can find it the game may surprise you.
*Uncommon SNES game
For 1 player only
graphics: 8
sound: 7
gameplay: 4
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GAME OF THE MONTH COLLECTION!
65 MS. PAC MAN (Williams/Namco,
1982/1996)
Ms. Pac Man is
still a great timeless classic and it comes back with many new bonus maze types
like Mini, Strange, and Big not found in old maze arcade game. The only thing
really missing is that it needs a save feature so I can keep a record of my
high scores.
For 1 or 2 players
graphics: 4
sound: 5
gameplay: 7
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89
MYSTICAL NINJA (Konami, 1991)
Legend of the Mystical Ninja is an awesome 8 meg, two player adventure starring
two wacky ninjas trying to rescue a princess. This is a great game that has
tons of bonus side games like a quiz show, mini arcades and you can even bet
on horse racing events. This is a 'Goeman' game for the Japanese gamers out
there.
For 1 or
2 players
graphics: 6
sound: 8
gameplay: 9
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