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and only after the first stage did it show you the title screen. A bold choice.
The overall feel of the game was so different than many of those on the SNES, and the characters actually played differently.
Clone Wars is also the only game I ever played using the Sega Channel, courtesy of a friend.
The overall feel of the game was so different than many of those on the SNES, and the characters actually played differently.
Clone Wars is also the only game I ever played using the Sega Channel, courtesy of a friend.
January 1, 2026 at 7:09 PM
and only after the first stage did it show you the title screen. A bold choice.
The overall feel of the game was so different than many of those on the SNES, and the characters actually played differently.
Clone Wars is also the only game I ever played using the Sega Channel, courtesy of a friend.
The overall feel of the game was so different than many of those on the SNES, and the characters actually played differently.
Clone Wars is also the only game I ever played using the Sega Channel, courtesy of a friend.
52. X-Men 2: Clone Wars (Genesis 1995)
"You fought in the clone wars?"
To finish out our list, X-Men 2 on the Genesis was a game that probably appealed to me - yet again - due to the ongoing X-Men cartoon situation at the time.
X-Men 2 dropped you right into the action using a random character,
"You fought in the clone wars?"
To finish out our list, X-Men 2 on the Genesis was a game that probably appealed to me - yet again - due to the ongoing X-Men cartoon situation at the time.
X-Men 2 dropped you right into the action using a random character,
January 1, 2026 at 7:09 PM
52. X-Men 2: Clone Wars (Genesis 1995)
"You fought in the clone wars?"
To finish out our list, X-Men 2 on the Genesis was a game that probably appealed to me - yet again - due to the ongoing X-Men cartoon situation at the time.
X-Men 2 dropped you right into the action using a random character,
"You fought in the clone wars?"
To finish out our list, X-Men 2 on the Genesis was a game that probably appealed to me - yet again - due to the ongoing X-Men cartoon situation at the time.
X-Men 2 dropped you right into the action using a random character,
51. Ignition Factor (SNES 1995)
I still think this seems like an awesome idea for a game.
However, I do not like having to make tough decisions, like whether or not to bring an axe with me at the expense of being able to run.
. . .
I probably need to give this game another chance.
I still think this seems like an awesome idea for a game.
However, I do not like having to make tough decisions, like whether or not to bring an axe with me at the expense of being able to run.
. . .
I probably need to give this game another chance.
January 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
51. Ignition Factor (SNES 1995)
I still think this seems like an awesome idea for a game.
However, I do not like having to make tough decisions, like whether or not to bring an axe with me at the expense of being able to run.
. . .
I probably need to give this game another chance.
I still think this seems like an awesome idea for a game.
However, I do not like having to make tough decisions, like whether or not to bring an axe with me at the expense of being able to run.
. . .
I probably need to give this game another chance.
50. World Court Tennis (TG-16 1989)
I picked up a TurboGrafx-16 at a garage sale in the mid 90's, and with it came the pack-in game Keith Courage and also World Court Tennis, which I found very amusing mainly due to the strange quest mode.
Basically, it was 'Tennis! The RPG'
Highly recommend.
I picked up a TurboGrafx-16 at a garage sale in the mid 90's, and with it came the pack-in game Keith Courage and also World Court Tennis, which I found very amusing mainly due to the strange quest mode.
Basically, it was 'Tennis! The RPG'
Highly recommend.
January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
50. World Court Tennis (TG-16 1989)
I picked up a TurboGrafx-16 at a garage sale in the mid 90's, and with it came the pack-in game Keith Courage and also World Court Tennis, which I found very amusing mainly due to the strange quest mode.
Basically, it was 'Tennis! The RPG'
Highly recommend.
I picked up a TurboGrafx-16 at a garage sale in the mid 90's, and with it came the pack-in game Keith Courage and also World Court Tennis, which I found very amusing mainly due to the strange quest mode.
Basically, it was 'Tennis! The RPG'
Highly recommend.
hours grinding to afford an amulet of annihilation, only to learn much later that I could have just run across the desert.
Mars still need lumberjacks.
I was pretty obsessed with 100%-ing games, and the idea that you could not get all the alchemy spells in this game really bugged me. Still does.
Mars still need lumberjacks.
I was pretty obsessed with 100%-ing games, and the idea that you could not get all the alchemy spells in this game really bugged me. Still does.
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
hours grinding to afford an amulet of annihilation, only to learn much later that I could have just run across the desert.
Mars still need lumberjacks.
I was pretty obsessed with 100%-ing games, and the idea that you could not get all the alchemy spells in this game really bugged me. Still does.
Mars still need lumberjacks.
I was pretty obsessed with 100%-ing games, and the idea that you could not get all the alchemy spells in this game really bugged me. Still does.
49. Secret of Evermore (SNES 1995)
Having played Secret of Mana to death and being *squarely* in the middle of a phase, Evermore was an obvious purchase.
Unfortunately, Evermore suffers from several critical drawbacks, like the lack of a 2 player mode, and many frustrating mechanics.
I spent...
Having played Secret of Mana to death and being *squarely* in the middle of a phase, Evermore was an obvious purchase.
Unfortunately, Evermore suffers from several critical drawbacks, like the lack of a 2 player mode, and many frustrating mechanics.
I spent...
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
49. Secret of Evermore (SNES 1995)
Having played Secret of Mana to death and being *squarely* in the middle of a phase, Evermore was an obvious purchase.
Unfortunately, Evermore suffers from several critical drawbacks, like the lack of a 2 player mode, and many frustrating mechanics.
I spent...
Having played Secret of Mana to death and being *squarely* in the middle of a phase, Evermore was an obvious purchase.
Unfortunately, Evermore suffers from several critical drawbacks, like the lack of a 2 player mode, and many frustrating mechanics.
I spent...
example of this.
I don't remember if I knew about the additional levels when I bought it. The back of the box does say "100 advanced puzzles," but the screenshots don't show the keys or other mechanics.
Either way, I had a great time with this game, and I appreciate the connection to the past.
I don't remember if I knew about the additional levels when I bought it. The back of the box does say "100 advanced puzzles," but the screenshots don't show the keys or other mechanics.
Either way, I had a great time with this game, and I appreciate the connection to the past.
January 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
example of this.
I don't remember if I knew about the additional levels when I bought it. The back of the box does say "100 advanced puzzles," but the screenshots don't show the keys or other mechanics.
Either way, I had a great time with this game, and I appreciate the connection to the past.
I don't remember if I knew about the additional levels when I bought it. The back of the box does say "100 advanced puzzles," but the screenshots don't show the keys or other mechanics.
Either way, I had a great time with this game, and I appreciate the connection to the past.
48. Donkey Kong '94 (Game Boy 1994)
I recently watched a fantastic video about games that "hide their own sequels" (tinyurl.com/7hjpkbdh).
Very closely related would be games that on the surface appear to be *just* a remake of an old game, but then expands significantly.
DK94 was a perfect...
I recently watched a fantastic video about games that "hide their own sequels" (tinyurl.com/7hjpkbdh).
Very closely related would be games that on the surface appear to be *just* a remake of an old game, but then expands significantly.
DK94 was a perfect...
January 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
48. Donkey Kong '94 (Game Boy 1994)
I recently watched a fantastic video about games that "hide their own sequels" (tinyurl.com/7hjpkbdh).
Very closely related would be games that on the surface appear to be *just* a remake of an old game, but then expands significantly.
DK94 was a perfect...
I recently watched a fantastic video about games that "hide their own sequels" (tinyurl.com/7hjpkbdh).
Very closely related would be games that on the surface appear to be *just* a remake of an old game, but then expands significantly.
DK94 was a perfect...
I had power ranger spin fighters. 😅
Again, it's no wonder that I would also play through the latest and greatest video game tie-in.
. . .
TIL that Paul Freeman, who played Ivan Ooze, also played René Belloq in Raider of the Lost Ark.
. . .
Anyway, it was another beat 'em up.
It was ok.
Again, it's no wonder that I would also play through the latest and greatest video game tie-in.
. . .
TIL that Paul Freeman, who played Ivan Ooze, also played René Belloq in Raider of the Lost Ark.
. . .
Anyway, it was another beat 'em up.
It was ok.
January 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I had power ranger spin fighters. 😅
Again, it's no wonder that I would also play through the latest and greatest video game tie-in.
. . .
TIL that Paul Freeman, who played Ivan Ooze, also played René Belloq in Raider of the Lost Ark.
. . .
Anyway, it was another beat 'em up.
It was ok.
Again, it's no wonder that I would also play through the latest and greatest video game tie-in.
. . .
TIL that Paul Freeman, who played Ivan Ooze, also played René Belloq in Raider of the Lost Ark.
. . .
Anyway, it was another beat 'em up.
It was ok.
47. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (SNES 1995)
Oh boy. Here was another media franchise that absolutely dominated. My friend who owned Maximum Carnage also had this game.
We played the game.
We watched the movie.
We listened to the soundtrack.
I owned the fighting game on the Genesis.
Oh boy. Here was another media franchise that absolutely dominated. My friend who owned Maximum Carnage also had this game.
We played the game.
We watched the movie.
We listened to the soundtrack.
I owned the fighting game on the Genesis.
January 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM
47. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (SNES 1995)
Oh boy. Here was another media franchise that absolutely dominated. My friend who owned Maximum Carnage also had this game.
We played the game.
We watched the movie.
We listened to the soundtrack.
I owned the fighting game on the Genesis.
Oh boy. Here was another media franchise that absolutely dominated. My friend who owned Maximum Carnage also had this game.
We played the game.
We watched the movie.
We listened to the soundtrack.
I owned the fighting game on the Genesis.
Return of Superman was a pretty solid beat 'em up, and although I didn't really consider myself a big fan of the genre, I admit that I enjoyed this game along with games like Turtles in Time and Battletoads/DD.
I was also regularly watching Lois and Clark, so it's no surprise I had a Superman bug.
I was also regularly watching Lois and Clark, so it's no surprise I had a Superman bug.
January 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Return of Superman was a pretty solid beat 'em up, and although I didn't really consider myself a big fan of the genre, I admit that I enjoyed this game along with games like Turtles in Time and Battletoads/DD.
I was also regularly watching Lois and Clark, so it's no surprise I had a Superman bug.
I was also regularly watching Lois and Clark, so it's no surprise I had a Superman bug.
46. The Death and Return of Superman (SNES 1994)
I picked up a bundle of comic books at a yard sale that covered The Death of Superman story arc, and I also remember reading the book Doomsday & Beyond, so it's safe to say this was another media franchise that held my interest.
The Death and...
I picked up a bundle of comic books at a yard sale that covered The Death of Superman story arc, and I also remember reading the book Doomsday & Beyond, so it's safe to say this was another media franchise that held my interest.
The Death and...
January 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
46. The Death and Return of Superman (SNES 1994)
I picked up a bundle of comic books at a yard sale that covered The Death of Superman story arc, and I also remember reading the book Doomsday & Beyond, so it's safe to say this was another media franchise that held my interest.
The Death and...
I picked up a bundle of comic books at a yard sale that covered The Death of Superman story arc, and I also remember reading the book Doomsday & Beyond, so it's safe to say this was another media franchise that held my interest.
The Death and...
primary source of the core Bomberman-style gameplay.
I don't remember when I played the NES original, but its lack of a multiplayer mode or a humanoid antagonist failed to keep my interest. My copy of Wario Blast could often be found in my Super Game Boy.
I don't remember when I played the NES original, but its lack of a multiplayer mode or a humanoid antagonist failed to keep my interest. My copy of Wario Blast could often be found in my Super Game Boy.
January 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
primary source of the core Bomberman-style gameplay.
I don't remember when I played the NES original, but its lack of a multiplayer mode or a humanoid antagonist failed to keep my interest. My copy of Wario Blast could often be found in my Super Game Boy.
I don't remember when I played the NES original, but its lack of a multiplayer mode or a humanoid antagonist failed to keep my interest. My copy of Wario Blast could often be found in my Super Game Boy.
45. Wario Blast (Game Boy 1994)
To capitalize on the popularity of Wario, Nintendo relegated Bomberman merely to be "featured" in his own game.
Poor Bomberman.
A few years later I would have a friend group that owned a copy of Super Bomberman 2 and a multi-tap, but Wario Blast was my...
To capitalize on the popularity of Wario, Nintendo relegated Bomberman merely to be "featured" in his own game.
Poor Bomberman.
A few years later I would have a friend group that owned a copy of Super Bomberman 2 and a multi-tap, but Wario Blast was my...
January 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
45. Wario Blast (Game Boy 1994)
To capitalize on the popularity of Wario, Nintendo relegated Bomberman merely to be "featured" in his own game.
Poor Bomberman.
A few years later I would have a friend group that owned a copy of Super Bomberman 2 and a multi-tap, but Wario Blast was my...
To capitalize on the popularity of Wario, Nintendo relegated Bomberman merely to be "featured" in his own game.
Poor Bomberman.
A few years later I would have a friend group that owned a copy of Super Bomberman 2 and a multi-tap, but Wario Blast was my...
on a later version like the Game Boy Color. Wario Land though I remember obsessively grinding for coins and searching for all the treasures while riding in a car. You can bet I earned my castle.
January 1, 2026 at 5:44 AM
on a later version like the Game Boy Color. Wario Land though I remember obsessively grinding for coins and searching for all the treasures while riding in a car. You can bet I earned my castle.
44. Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Game Boy 1994)
I don't remember when I first got my original Game Boy, but I was probably the only kid who had one and didn't play Tetris on it.
I have several favorites on the Game Boy, but most of them I either played on the Super Game Boy device or...
I don't remember when I first got my original Game Boy, but I was probably the only kid who had one and didn't play Tetris on it.
I have several favorites on the Game Boy, but most of them I either played on the Super Game Boy device or...
January 1, 2026 at 5:44 AM
44. Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (Game Boy 1994)
I don't remember when I first got my original Game Boy, but I was probably the only kid who had one and didn't play Tetris on it.
I have several favorites on the Game Boy, but most of them I either played on the Super Game Boy device or...
I don't remember when I first got my original Game Boy, but I was probably the only kid who had one and didn't play Tetris on it.
I have several favorites on the Game Boy, but most of them I either played on the Super Game Boy device or...
due to the limited nature of the early gamepad controls.
I remember being disappointed that the DualShock controllers did not work with it, but considering how early it was ported I was not surprised.
I know those polygons look ancient today, but it's still beautiful to me.
I remember being disappointed that the DualShock controllers did not work with it, but considering how early it was ported I was not surprised.
I know those polygons look ancient today, but it's still beautiful to me.
January 1, 2026 at 5:36 AM
due to the limited nature of the early gamepad controls.
I remember being disappointed that the DualShock controllers did not work with it, but considering how early it was ported I was not surprised.
I know those polygons look ancient today, but it's still beautiful to me.
I remember being disappointed that the DualShock controllers did not work with it, but considering how early it was ported I was not surprised.
I know those polygons look ancient today, but it's still beautiful to me.
43. Cyber Sled (Arcade 1993)
This was a 1 on 1 arena tank combat game with dual joysticks.
It was probably the first arcade game I played where you had your own screen.
The PSX port did not do it justice...
This was a 1 on 1 arena tank combat game with dual joysticks.
It was probably the first arcade game I played where you had your own screen.
The PSX port did not do it justice...
January 1, 2026 at 5:36 AM
43. Cyber Sled (Arcade 1993)
This was a 1 on 1 arena tank combat game with dual joysticks.
It was probably the first arcade game I played where you had your own screen.
The PSX port did not do it justice...
This was a 1 on 1 arena tank combat game with dual joysticks.
It was probably the first arcade game I played where you had your own screen.
The PSX port did not do it justice...
42. Aerobiz Supersonic (SNES 1994)
Unlike Liberty or Death, I rented this game and so I only really scratched the surface. Still, I enjoyed my time with it.
Honestly, I didn't remember that this game was also made by Koei, but in hindsight that seems kind of obvious.
Unlike Liberty or Death, I rented this game and so I only really scratched the surface. Still, I enjoyed my time with it.
Honestly, I didn't remember that this game was also made by Koei, but in hindsight that seems kind of obvious.
January 1, 2026 at 5:28 AM
42. Aerobiz Supersonic (SNES 1994)
Unlike Liberty or Death, I rented this game and so I only really scratched the surface. Still, I enjoyed my time with it.
Honestly, I didn't remember that this game was also made by Koei, but in hindsight that seems kind of obvious.
Unlike Liberty or Death, I rented this game and so I only really scratched the surface. Still, I enjoyed my time with it.
Honestly, I didn't remember that this game was also made by Koei, but in hindsight that seems kind of obvious.
41. Maximum Carnage (SNES 1994)
Kind of a funny coincidence, but I read the book and played the game for both Maximum Carnage and the SNES Lord of the Rings game.
My best friend was all about this game, and was a big fan of Green Jelly who composed the soundtrack.
Venom > Spidey
Kind of a funny coincidence, but I read the book and played the game for both Maximum Carnage and the SNES Lord of the Rings game.
My best friend was all about this game, and was a big fan of Green Jelly who composed the soundtrack.
Venom > Spidey
January 1, 2026 at 4:52 AM
41. Maximum Carnage (SNES 1994)
Kind of a funny coincidence, but I read the book and played the game for both Maximum Carnage and the SNES Lord of the Rings game.
My best friend was all about this game, and was a big fan of Green Jelly who composed the soundtrack.
Venom > Spidey
Kind of a funny coincidence, but I read the book and played the game for both Maximum Carnage and the SNES Lord of the Rings game.
My best friend was all about this game, and was a big fan of Green Jelly who composed the soundtrack.
Venom > Spidey
40. The Lord of the Rings (SNES 1994)
This game was a colossal disappointment.
I remember generally being annoyed by the slow attacks and the difficulty in hitting fast enemies like wolves.
Inevitably your CPU controlled companions would get killed.
Permanently.
Oh well.
This game was a colossal disappointment.
I remember generally being annoyed by the slow attacks and the difficulty in hitting fast enemies like wolves.
Inevitably your CPU controlled companions would get killed.
Permanently.
Oh well.
January 1, 2026 at 4:41 AM
40. The Lord of the Rings (SNES 1994)
This game was a colossal disappointment.
I remember generally being annoyed by the slow attacks and the difficulty in hitting fast enemies like wolves.
Inevitably your CPU controlled companions would get killed.
Permanently.
Oh well.
This game was a colossal disappointment.
I remember generally being annoyed by the slow attacks and the difficulty in hitting fast enemies like wolves.
Inevitably your CPU controlled companions would get killed.
Permanently.
Oh well.
39. The Incredible Machine (PC 1993)
Although I went through my own brief Minecraft phase in my late 20's, this was a similar experience in 1993.
Poor Bob the fish's bowl was always getting broken.
I'm not sure when I learned the term 'Rube Goldberg Machine,' but I sure loved making them here.
Although I went through my own brief Minecraft phase in my late 20's, this was a similar experience in 1993.
Poor Bob the fish's bowl was always getting broken.
I'm not sure when I learned the term 'Rube Goldberg Machine,' but I sure loved making them here.
January 1, 2026 at 4:31 AM
39. The Incredible Machine (PC 1993)
Although I went through my own brief Minecraft phase in my late 20's, this was a similar experience in 1993.
Poor Bob the fish's bowl was always getting broken.
I'm not sure when I learned the term 'Rube Goldberg Machine,' but I sure loved making them here.
Although I went through my own brief Minecraft phase in my late 20's, this was a similar experience in 1993.
Poor Bob the fish's bowl was always getting broken.
I'm not sure when I learned the term 'Rube Goldberg Machine,' but I sure loved making them here.
getting a 'Persuadertron' and using it to amass a huge crowd of brainwashed people. I don't think I knew what to do with them though.
Definitely a game that made you feel like there was a lot going on, even if you couldn't quite follow it.
Definitely a game that made you feel like there was a lot going on, even if you couldn't quite follow it.
January 1, 2026 at 4:23 AM
getting a 'Persuadertron' and using it to amass a huge crowd of brainwashed people. I don't think I knew what to do with them though.
Definitely a game that made you feel like there was a lot going on, even if you couldn't quite follow it.
Definitely a game that made you feel like there was a lot going on, even if you couldn't quite follow it.
38. Syndicate (PC 1993)
I'm not going to say that I had no idea what was going on in this game, but I spent a lot of time being very confused.
Still, the cyberpunk aesthetic and ability to research and use new weapons was very engaging, even if I always seemed to hit a dead end. I remember...
I'm not going to say that I had no idea what was going on in this game, but I spent a lot of time being very confused.
Still, the cyberpunk aesthetic and ability to research and use new weapons was very engaging, even if I always seemed to hit a dead end. I remember...
January 1, 2026 at 4:23 AM
38. Syndicate (PC 1993)
I'm not going to say that I had no idea what was going on in this game, but I spent a lot of time being very confused.
Still, the cyberpunk aesthetic and ability to research and use new weapons was very engaging, even if I always seemed to hit a dead end. I remember...
I'm not going to say that I had no idea what was going on in this game, but I spent a lot of time being very confused.
Still, the cyberpunk aesthetic and ability to research and use new weapons was very engaging, even if I always seemed to hit a dead end. I remember...
This game is kind of amazing, but also kind of really difficult.
Maybe it was bad timing or poor marketing, but for whatever reason, I don't think that Plok ever got his due.
"Ha! Haaa! I showed them! I was Ploktastic back there!"
Maybe it was bad timing or poor marketing, but for whatever reason, I don't think that Plok ever got his due.
"Ha! Haaa! I showed them! I was Ploktastic back there!"
January 1, 2026 at 4:16 AM
This game is kind of amazing, but also kind of really difficult.
Maybe it was bad timing or poor marketing, but for whatever reason, I don't think that Plok ever got his due.
"Ha! Haaa! I showed them! I was Ploktastic back there!"
Maybe it was bad timing or poor marketing, but for whatever reason, I don't think that Plok ever got his due.
"Ha! Haaa! I showed them! I was Ploktastic back there!"