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19 Platforms
1999 Since
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4.0
Sega Master System Excellent

R-Type

The SMS port of R-Type pushes the hardware to its limits with vibrant colors; despite slowdown, it remains…

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2.5
Sega Master System Average

Kenseiden

Kenseiden brings the Castlevania vibe to feudal Japan with stellar graphics and crushing difficulty, but stiff controls hold…

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4.0
Sega Master System Excellent

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

Sega's bizarre Mario competitor replaces jumping with punching and features Rock-Paper-Scissors boss fights.

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4.5
Game Gear Excellent

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap

A genre-defining 1989 classic with brilliant animal transformations and vibrant colors, despite a frustrating password system.

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4.0
Xbox 360 Good

Ascend: Hand of Kul

Ascend: Hand of Kul mashes God of War combat, Dark Souls soul management, and asynchronous multiplayer into a…

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3.0
Xbox 360 Average

Armored Core V

A mech game that forgot why you pilot a mech. Armored Core V delivers deep customization but wraps…

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4.0
Windows 95/98 Good

Ares Rising

Ares Rising adds a new dimension to space combat with its inertial flight model and padlock views. Being…

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Anomaly: Warzone Earth

Tower defense games differ from your typical strategy titles. In most examples of the genre, enemies follow a…

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Animal Crossing New Leaf Review

Animal Crossing: New Leaf arrived on the Nintendo 3DS as one of the system’s most anticipated releases, putting…

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Aliens Versus Predator 1999

If you liked the Alien movies, especially Aliens, you will love this game. What made the first two…

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Age of Wonders III Eternal Lords Review

Age of Wonders III is a fantasy strategy game that becomes genuinely enjoyable once you learn its systems.…

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Age of Empires Online Free to Play Review

When I was given the opportunity to review the free to play version of Age of Empires Online…

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