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Sonic The Hedgehog

Rocket Sonic, the fastest blue hedgehog on earth, through hair-raising loop-de-loops and dizzying dives past bubbling lava, waterfalls and on as you gather up Rings and stop Dr. "Ivo" Robotnik's schemes for world domination!

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Dec 8 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Sonic, Platformer

Ristar

Greedy, an evil space pirate, has corrupted the kings of Valdi System's seven planets and enslaved the people who live there. The plea for a hero is answered by Ristar who uses his amazing extendible arms and courage to save Valdi from Greedy.

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Dec 15 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Platformer

Bonanza Bros.

Mike and Spike Bonanza are enjoying their favourite television show, when the picture crackles and a shadowy figure of a mysterious stranger appears on-screen. This individual asks them to collect certain items, that he has placed inside various buildings to test his security forces. If they return the...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Feb 2 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Platformer

Super Mario World

Upon its release in 1992, Super Mario World set the benchmark for platform games throughout the 90s. Simple to play yet challenging to master, Super Mario World stands the test of time with its 70+ levels riddled with secrets. Join Mario and Luigi on their trek through Dinosaur Island to rescue Princess...

Posted to Super Nintendo by afscrome on Fri, Feb 9 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Nintendo, Nintendo, Mario, Platformer, Platformer, Mario

Sonic Spinball

Dr. Robotnik has taken over Mt. Mobius and turned it into a mechanical base. He is using energy from the magma flowing under the volcano to power his Veg-O-Fortress. He also has the power to transform helpless animals into robots. Sonic the Hedgehog must take down this fortress to free the enslaved animals...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Apr 6 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Sonic, Action, Other

The Story of Thor

You are Prince Ali, who had discovered a buried gold armlet which once belonged to a Wizard who waged a long war against the evil wielder of a silver armlet. The silver armlet was used to create chaos and destruction, while the gold armlet had the power to summon four spirits: the water spirit "Dytto...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Apr 6 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Action, RPG

Bonk's Revenge

The hard-headed hero is back for more in the second installment of the Bonk series. Taking place in the Monster Kingdon, Bonk the Caveman must travel far and wide to find and defeat King Drool III. Bonk's Revenge is a side-scrolling action game in which you headbutt your enemies while you make your way...

Posted to TurboGrafx (PC Engine) by afscrome on Fri, Apr 13 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Hudson, Action, Bonk

ActRaiser

A masterpiece of game design originally released in the early days of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, ActRaiser's enduring popularity stems from its revolutionary combination of action and simulation-based gameplay. Take control of the Master, a dethroned deity whose once-idyllic world has fallen...

Posted to Super Nintendo by afscrome on Fri, Apr 13 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Simulation, Action, Square Enix

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

This classic title features SEGA's very first mascot, Alex Kidd! Alex had given up hope that his kidnapped father, King Thor, would return to his kingdom of Planet Aries. When the news arrived that he was very much alive and being held captive on the planet Paperock, Alex raced to his rescue! Through...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, May 18 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Platformer

Kid Chameleon

The local arcade is packed with kids, all lining up to play the latest, most realistic video game they've ever seen. It's called Wild Side, and it uses holographic images to immerse the player in a strange world. But there's a problem - kids are literally getting sucked into the game, and now several...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Jun 1 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Platformer

Sonic The Hedgehog 2

Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) is searching for the Chaos Emeralds to fuel his new Death Egg engine. One afternoon, he launches a full-scale attack on the island where the Chaos Emeralds are buried, imprisoning all of the helpless animals living there and turning them into mindless worker drones. Fortunately...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by the member formerly known on Fri, Jul 6 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Sonic, Platformer

Dynamite Headdy

Headdy, a toy with a detachable head, arrives in North Town to find that the evil puppet king Dark Demon is causing serious problems. Dark Demon is gathering up all the puppets in town and turning some into his own evil minions - while eliminating the rest of the puppets that aren't good enough to join...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Aug 3 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Platformer

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic and Tails are back for another adventure as they again battle the evil Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik), who is desperately trying to collect all the Chaos Emeralds in order to rebuild his Death Egg. Our heroes must find the Chaos Emeralds before Dr. Eggman does, but winning the race won't be easy...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Sep 7 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Sega, Sonic, Platformer

Ghouls'n Ghosts

Ghouls 'n Ghosts is the sequel to the popular action game Ghosts 'N Goblins, originally released in the arcades and later ported to the Mega Drive. One full-moon night, three years after the battle with Astaroth, a ray of light shoots through Princess Prin Prin and her soul is stolen right in front of...

Posted to Sega Mega Drive by afscrome on Fri, Sep 7 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Action, Platformer, Capcom

City Connection

Released in 1985 for the NES, City Connection is a highway action game which sees you race to drive all the highways of the world! As a young Californian driving a customized automobile, you must avoid pesky cats and the ever-present police who will stop at nothing to bring your journey to a screeching...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Jul 25 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Platformer, Action, Jaleco

DoReMi Fantasy - Milon's DokiDoki Adventure

Dive into the cute fairy-tale world of Fantasia for this exciting Super Nintendo action-platformer game! One day in the village of Piccolo, the villagers hear terrible news from the fairy Aeris: songs and music have disappeared from the forest! Suddenly the demon Amon appears, grabs Aeris and vanishes...

Posted to Super Nintendo by afscrome on Fri, Sep 5 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Platformer, Action, Hudson

Spelunker

The underground pyramid awaits! Grab your oxygen tank, dynamite and flares and prepare to explore miles of uncharted caves in search of the legendary pyramid and its vast treasures. Along the way you will swing from ropes and ladders and make use of mining carts and rafts, collecting jewels, sacks of...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Sep 5 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Adventure, Platformer, Action, Tozai Games

Castlevania III Dracula's Curse

Fight back against Dracula in the third exciting instalment of the highly popular Castlevania franchise! As with the original ‘Castlevania’, the player’s goal is to work their way through deviously challenging levels, but this time there's a difference - when the level ends, you...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Oct 31 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Platformer, Konami, Action

Mega Man 3

In the year 200X, the notorious Dr. Wily, having reformed and now working for the forces of good, is working hand in hand with Dr. Light to build a new type of peacekeeping robot. But then a new set of eight Robot Masters escapes the lab to wreak havoc on the world - and only Mega Man can save the day...

Posted to Nintendo Entertainment System by afscrome on Fri, Nov 14 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Platformer, Action, Capcom