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Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era
Takara2011
Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era is an action/brawler for the Nintendo 3DS.
DreamMix TV World Fighters
bitstep2003
A fledgling television program has been suffering from poor audience approval, and the station that carries the show has informed its producers that they will have to rectify the situation or face inevitable cancellation. An unorthodox plan is implemented: broadcast a contest pitting various superstars from differing realities in physical combat in order to increase ratings.
Duel Masters: Netto! Battle Arena
Takara2003
Duel Masters: Nettou! Battle Arena is the first game of the Duel Masters Console Games series. The game follows the same story plot as Season 1 of the Duel Masters anime. The number of cards in your hand, deck and graveyard are always visible. The game displays cinematics for creatures and spells as well as various CG effects during Gameplay. The gameplay speed can be increased, resulting in fast-paced games. Cards with a Super Rare rarity are given a slight foil effect. Your hand isn't always visible and must be viewed from the bar on the top portion of the screen.
Duel Masters
Takara2003
Based on the Duel Masters Trading Card game in Japan, Duel Masters: Sempai Legends puts you in the role of a kohai (junior duelist). Your grandfather, a great Sempai (senior duelist), gives you a valuable Duel Masters card, which is soon stolen by a mysterious man. Now it is up to you to travel to nearby towns and villages in hopes of regaining the stolen property. Along the way, you'll face many opponents in Duel Masters tournaments with the hope of one day becoming a professional Duelist.
ChoroQ
Barnhouse Effect2003
Choro-Q HG 4 (Japanese: チョロQ HG 4), known as Choro-Q in all other regions, is the fourth and final video game in the "HG/High Grade" series. Choro Q refines its fantasy-style racing series with more cars, parts, and extras. Now you can race on courses that range from earthquake country and space to haunted castles and underwater tracks. You can participate in more than 160 races and 100 events to earn 200 kinds of vehicles. Customize your vehicle with interchangeable parts and colors, and then race head-to-head against a friend. In addition to racing, ChoroQ also features more than 30 minigames.
Rollercoaster World
Takara2003
Rollercoaster World is an Theme Park or Rollercoaster Tycoon style game, where you build your own amusement park and its rollercoasters and you have to end each month with money on the account. The rollercoasters are designed in a four window 3D view, in the style of many 3D model editors.
Road Trip: Arcade Edition
2002
Road Trip: Arcade Edition is the GameCube edition in the Road Trip series of racing games. This game allows you to race tiny little toy cars around various oversized environments. Most of the cars resemble super-deformed versions of popular automobiles, but the actual model names are not used. There are dozens of tiny cars to collect. Some of the tracks in this game appear to be scaled to the size of your racer, others take place in oversized real-world environments, like a house or a garden. The usual racing game modes are present, single race, championship, and multi-player. Winning races allows you to purchase upgrades and other vehicles. You can also link this game with Road Trip: Shifting Gears.
Beyblade V-Force: Super Tournament Battle
A.I2002
Beyblade V-Force: Super Tournament Battle is a Beyblade 2002 role-playing video game. The game was released originally on December 19, 2002 in Japan and was later released in the west in 2003. It is based on the Beyblade V-Force season.
Choro Q HG 3
E-Game2002
Choro-Q HG 3 (Japanese: チョロQ HG 3) (also known as Gadget Racers in Europe) is a role-playing, racing game for the PS2. It is the sequel to Choro-Q HG 2. It was also slated to be published in North America by Conspiracy Entertainment under the title Road Trip Adventure Avenue but it was cancelled for unknown reasons.
Road Trip: Shifting Gears
Electronics Application2002
Game Boy Advance multiplayer racing adventure game, released in Japan as "Choro Q Advance 2" and in Europe as "Gadget Racers". Road Trip: Shifting Gears continues the Takara-developed racing series on the GBA, and has the ability to link to Road Trip: Arcade Edition on the GameCube for unlockable extras. Players have full control over car customization, down to the most minute detail with a body paint shop, more than 100 different parts, and numerous fantasy attachments. Players compete in 150 racing events, minigames, in more than 64 courses. The game supports link cable connectivity for up to four players. In this release, Western localizations titles were swapped out, as North America rebranded into "Road Trip: Shifting Gears" (previously titled "Gadget Racers"), while Europe adopted the name "Gadget Racers" (previously titled "Penny Racers").
Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002: Beybattle Tournament 2
Takara2002
Bakuten Shoot Beyblade 2002 - Beybattle Tournament 2 was a game released on the Sony Playstation. It was launched on August 1, 2002 in Japan. The game is a continuation of Beyblade: Let it Rip!
Hamepane Tokyo Mew Mew
Winkysoft2002
Hamepane Tokyo Mew Mew is a Puzzle game, developed by WinkySoft and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 2002.
Seek and Destroy
Barnhouse Effect2002
Seek and Destroy is a vehicular combat game in which the world of "Quewar" is populated, not by people, but by tanks. The story follows the "Q-Stein" invasion of "Proton" and the Proton military's struggle to repel the attack.
Jinsei Game Advance
2002
Jinsei Game Advance is a Miscellaneous game, published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 2002.
Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix: Burst Tactics
Shoeisha2002
Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix: Burst Tactics is an action game on Playstation 2 published by Takara, in 2002. This game is a side story of Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix, featuring new PF and characters. In addition, a cooperative attack with fellows called Combination Burst has been introduced. If you import the data of Joshou-hen and Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix, you can get the story after the main ending and hidden PF.
High Heat Major League Baseball 2003
3DO2002
High Heat Major League Baseball 2003 was the second-to-last of a series of baseball computer games, released on PlayStation 2, PC, and Game Boy Advance. The game, featuring the official licensed team and player names from all 30 MLB teams, was created by games company 3DO, who later filed for bankruptcy in May 2003.[4
Road Trip
E-Game2002
Road Trip - You have to face a small road adventure. Get behind the wheel of your car, but first you have to see it in order.
Beyblade: Let it Rip!
Takara2001
Beyblade: Let it Rip! is a tournament-style game with minimal role-playing elements. It features two modes: Tournament Mode and Free Battle. Players can also customize their Beyblade in Customize Mode. The game is based on the original Beyblade series.
EX Monopoly
Takara2001
A Takara published Monopoly game released exclusively in Japan for the Game Boy Advance
Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix
Shoeisha2001
Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix is an action game on Playstation 2 published by Takara, in 2001. The game features combining robot parts acquired in battle and fighting with fellow characters. The regular map looks like SML, which takes over enemy positions by moving a 2D branched route. Kikou Heidan J-Phoenix Joshou-hen, which was released before this game, is like a trial version, and you can also use the data of Joshou-hen to play it. You can't play this game without playing Joshou-hen.
Gadget Racers
Hudson Soft2000
Gadget Racers is the first game in the "HG/High Grade" series of games developed exclusively for the PlayStation 2 by Barnhouse Effect. In this game, the objective is to gain 100% by completing various events in the game's Grand Prix.
Tatsunoko Fight
Takara2000
Anison Spirits's top 3, Sasaki Isao, Mizuki Ichio, Horie Michiko, line-up! Completely original opening and ening music as well as original animation work by Tatsunoko Pro! Every character's opening and ending is of course, loaded with rare, game-only animation. Gatchaman, Casshan, Tekkaman, Polymer... A dream match of Tatsunoko Pro's representative heroes! Many sure-kill moves are reproduced from famous scenes in the anime! So those who are not skilled at action games, a "Sure-kill move button" is included! Furthermore! A modern arranged heroes anime, subtitle-less opening and ending theme is included!!
Shin Sedai Robot Senki - Brave Saga 2
2000
Brave Saga 2 is the sequel to Shin Sedai Robot Senki - Brave Saga. Brave Saga 2 can be considered a final re-tale of the Yuusha series as it features virtually all Yuusha characters, mecha and human alike, from the previous generation.
Choro Q 64 2: Hacha-mecha Grand Prix Race
Locomotive Corporation2000
Choro Q 64 2: Hacha-mecha Grand Prix Race is a racing game released in 1999 in Japan for the Nintendo 64. It is the sequel to Choro Q 64 (Penny Racers outside of Japan) and is part of the Choro Q series. The game is also compatible with the Game Boy Color game Choro Q Hyper Customable GB, using the GB Transfer Pak.
Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals
Locomotive Corporation1999
Now, experience a Transformers battle you've never seen before! Take command of the Heroic Maximals and Evil Predicons as they struggle for supremacy! More powerful than ever, these cybertronian warriors can convert into 3 modes: beast, vehicle, and robot. Run, blast and transform your way to victory! Crush the competition with the awesome Ultra Blast attack!
Toshinden 4
Tamsoft1999
Battle Arena Toshinden 4 is a spectacular 3d combat tournament that goes beyond the limits in an all-out battle where reflexes, skills and timing are essential to defeat the many adversaries. Each bout is played within an incredible 3d location, with every move and counter attack displayed in stunning detail. Toshinden 4 blends a wealth of stunning showcase moves with all the traditional moves. The result is a free-flowing fight boasting cinematic visuals. New "overdrive" mode allows you to produce devastating combinations of moves and the innovative team battle mode creates a truly incredible battle royale.
Pinocchia no Miru Yume
Takara1999
You can choose between a male and female protagonist, and play as a doll/puppet maker who's about to starve to death on Chirstmas Eve due to the inability to make a "pinocchia", a doll that looks and acts like a real human being (but isn't truly alive), and make enough money to feed yourself. As you slip into unconsciousness, you plead to any higher being that's listening to grant you a pinocchia, willing to give your life in exchange.... and wake up the next morning, with a "new-born" pinocchia in your hands.
Choro Q Wonderful!
E-Game1999
Choro Q Wonderful! is an RPG developed by E-game and published by TAKARA, released for the Sony PlayStation in 1999.
Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar: Blockaded Numbers
Takara1999
An adventure game containing two original stories presented as TV episodes set within the GaoGaiGar universe.
Shin Sedai Robot Senki - Brave Saga
Pandora Box Creative Office1998
Shin Sedai Robot Senki - Brave Saga is a tactical RPG published by Takara. It is based on the "Yuusha" (Brave) franchise of anime and toys.
Geometry Duel
Takara1998
Geometry Duel is a Strategy game which was released in Japan in 1998. The gameplay is a mix between a first person perspective adventure game with good 2d anime characters and a 3d isometric view (with different camera angles) in the battle mode. The battle mode gameplay is the usual tactical rpg, the player put different units and have to defeats the enemy to win.
AbalaBurn
Tamsoft1998
Eight fighters are searching find eight crystal for a legendary being named Lemuria to grant them a single wish, any which they desire. They will have to defeat the others as well to reach their goal and discover the legend of Lemuria!
Yuuwaku Office Ren'ai-ka
JAMP1998
In the vein of Tokimeki Memorial, the game follows the protagonist's love affairs inside an average Japanese company.
Penny Racers
Locomotive Corporation1998
The premise of PENNY RACERS for N64 is simple: race your car the best you can and be among the top three to reach the checkered flag. To achieve this objective, you must avoid missiles launched by your competitors, among other things. One way to counter this is the barrel roll maneuver, which is a quick and effective way to avoid unexpected hurdles on the tracks. In the beginning, you drive a pretty unimpressive racer. However, if you beat the competition and place in the top three, your reward is the chance to upgrade your car. Be merciless and steal the losing racers' special features, such as engine and armor upgrades, special attack abilities, and enhancing cosmetic features for the car. You have 13 different racer body styles and nine tracks to choose from. The cartoony racers zip through city streets, ice caves, and a volcano, and with the Track Create mode, you can design the wildest track you can imagine. When you toss four-player racing into the fray, the fun quadruples as the action intensifies and the losers are utterly humiliated.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Uoodo-Kummen Hen
Takara1998
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Uoodo-Kummen Hen is an Action game, published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 1998.
...Iru!
Soft Machine1998
...Iru! takes place in a high school with a large mechanical clock in the center. You control an upper classman who, along with his fellow students and teachers, finds himself locked inside the school when staying late to finish a project. As the bodies start to pile up your goal is to escape the school while saving your girlfriend and as many of your fellow classmates as you can.
Choro-Q Jet: Rainbow Wings
Takara1998
Choro-Q Jet: Rainbow Wings is an action game in which the player controls a jetplane. it is for the PS1 console and was sold only in Japan. It is different from the other Choro-Q series because the game is a completely an action based game. So it does not have races and (even if it's a jetplane race) your customized jetplane. The unique feature of this game is that anime characters (with voice actors) appear in the game.
Tour Party: Sotsugyou Ryokou ni Ikou
JAMP1998
Tour Party Sotsugyou Ryokou ni Ikou is a board game, that was released for Sega Saturn and PlayStation, in which the player can choose at the beginning of the game to play as a girl or a boy, the theme of the board is to travel, and the game features at the 4 human players to play as the same time and compete against the others. The gameplay is similar to Takara's the Game of life but in Tour Party, during the journey the players will meet different people and they can become friends with them, and different events that will make the trip more interesting. The game features 8 different characters to choose from and a complete viewer mode with character profiles, musics, and other unlockables modes.
Choro Q 3
Tamsoft1998
Choro Q 3 is a Racing game, developed by Tamsoft and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 1998.
The Game of Life: DX Jinsei Game II
Takara1997
DX Jinsei Game II is a Miscellaneous game, published by Takara.
Arcana Strikes
Takara1997
Arcana Strikes is card battling game for the Sega Saturn by Takara released exclusively in Japan.
Beast Wars: Transformers
SCE Cambridge Studio1997
In BEAST WARS you travel along the planet's surface and explore many areas, looking to destroy any enemies that cross your path. The innovative auto-targeting system locks on to any enemies in your area and makes for some straightforward killing. However, don't think it's going to be easy, as you will have to dodge enemy gunfire at the same time. Eventually, your character will use up his Energon supply and you will have to refuel by transforming into Beast mode. While in Beast mode you cannot attack, and your sole purpose is to find power-ups to restore your Energon. BEAST WARS offers 10 different transformers to choose from, each with their own traits. You'll also have the chance to battle in four different environments, each having its own set of enemies. With 24 missions to play and eight bonus missions, you'll have plenty to keep you occupied.
Puzzle Arena Toshinden
Electronics Application1997
Puzzle Arena Toshinden takes the furious fighters right out of the ring and into the world of puzzle games! The game plays out much like the Puyo Puyo series by Sega. Connect 3 balloons of the same color to make them disappear. Get combos to have black pieces fall on the opponent's side that are harder to get rid of.
D-Xhird
Nextech1997
Arena fighting with weapons clashing! This is the ultimate fight! 3D battle with incredible graphics unlike any you've ever seen on Sega Saturn! Take to the ring, punk!
Schrödinger no Neko: Die Katze von Schrödinger
Dual Corporation1997
A 16-year-old girl named Iris and her family are visiting her grandmother in the countryside for Christmas. On the way, she encounters a cat named Schrödinger and follows it into a church, where she begins the time-travelling adventure of her life.
Deep Sea Adventure: Kaitei Kyuu Panthalassa no Nazo
Barnhouse Effect1997
Your father has mysteriously disappeared while carrying out his ocean studies. You, a young boy named Chris, must venture forth in your minisub and search for poppy. Explore underwater wreckage in a submarine which may be upgraded with better equipment in your search for sunken treasure. Equipment and exploration budgets may be filled to capacity if the coffers are enriched with newfound treasure. Encounter undersea cities, denizens and battle enemy pirates in this 3-D adventure.
Choro Q 2
Tamsoft1997
The sequel to kart racer Choro Q. Never formally released outside of Japan.
Battle Arena Toshinden 3
Takara1996
The Toshinden: the timeless battle tournament where only the best are invited, and only the strongest survive. Now, this third installment takes the fighting action to a level never seen before! You're caged like an animal in newly designed and closed-in arenas. Battle to the exhausting finish against over 30 sexy, bloodthirsty and deadly characters, each with their own weaponary, style and moves. Plus fast fresh graphics, unbelievably smooth gameplay and responsive controls makes this tournament the ultimate force to be reckoned with. - 10 all new and closed-in arenas. Riccochet off walls and ceilings and attack and retreat! - Over 30 characters, 12 never before seen - Dozens of new killer moves, strategies and multi-hit combination attacks - 2 player mode for head-to-head action - Battle in 30 frames or even faster 60 frames per second - Practice, Survival or Team Battle Mode not found in the Japanese version.
DX Nippon Tokkyuu Ryokou Game: Let's Travel in Japan
1996
DX Nippon Tokyyuu Ryokou Game is a classic board game in which the player will play a board table based on tourist travels and answer questions about famous places in Japan. The game features 8 different characters to chose from (males, females, old & young ones). During the game different kind of events can happen depending of which square the players reach and there are even night and day situations.
The Game of Life: Super Jinsei Game 3
KID1996
Super Jinsei Game 3 is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Kid and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 1996.
Space Adventure Cobra: The Shooting
Takara1996
Space Adventure Cobra: The Shooting is a fast-paced action shooter based on the anime, featuring five chapters and 23 stages. Players control Cobra through varied sci‑fi environments.
Battle Arena Toshinden URA: Ultimate Revenge Attack
Takara1996
Based on Battle Arena Toshinden 2, this spin-off features a brand new story involving a mysterious murder spree of famous fighters. The game adds three new fighters compared to its predecessor; RonRon, Ripper and Tracy and three new bosses and secret characters bringing the total number of fighters to 15. The original Toshinden’s final boss and also Remix’s exclusive character have been removed. The gameplay could be described as a hybrid of the Playstation’s Toshinden and Toshinden 2 with movement like the former but the latter’s combo system.
Nettou Samurai Spirits: Zankuro Musouken
1996
Cut or be cut! The power! The intensity! Samurai 3 is here! Twelve of the ages toughest double-identity warriors! Select personalities from "Chivalry" or "Treachery". Character moves and poses change with the personality you choose.
Battle Arena Nitoushinden
Tamsoft1996
The Toshinden cast goes back to school, as Toshinden Kids enters the arena...school arena that is. Select your favorite character in their youthful appearance and take on the rival fighters with all your might. 4 New characters appear for the first time in the series!
Arabian Nights: Sabaku no Seirei-ou
Pandora Box1996
In this Japan-exclusive Super Famicom game, the player assumes the role of an orphan named Shukran, who is accompanied by the djinn Ifrit on her adventures to bring peace to her desert homeland.
Earthworm Jim 1 & 2: The Whole Can 'O Worms
Shiny Entertainment1996
The bundle contains the two 2D-Shoot-and-runs featuring Earthworm Jim in his space suit. It has been release for Windows and Linux. A 25th anniversary Edition, limited to 2000 copies, has been released for SNES. Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life... But then something unexpected happened. The evil Psy-Crow was transporting a super suit, built by the genius Professor Monkey-For-A-Head, to Queen Pulsating, Bloated, Festering, Sweaty, Pus-Filled, Malformed, Slug-For-A-Butt, but along the way it was stolen by a rebel. Although Psy-Crow killed the rebel, the suit fell down to Earth, landing on an Earth Worm. That cosmic twist of fate placed Jim in control of an ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit. Anyway, Earthworm Jim found out that Princess What's-Her-Name had been captured and set out to save her. Meanwhile, there's a bounty on Jimmy and plenty of people are in line to take Queen Slug-For-A-Butt up on her offer. Now Jim must make it to the princess and stay clear of Psy-Crow, the intergalactic bounty hunter, until the final battle with Queen Slug-For-A-Butt. To accomplish this, you'll have to use every weapon and ability at your disposal to wriggle your way through dozens of original and just plain weird levels. Diverse levels and gameplay modes that provide an unmatched platforming experience Great music and amusing sound effects Loads of good humor and fun, often bordering on the disturbing
Penny Racers
Tamsoft1996
Penny Racers (released as Choro Q in Japan) is a 1996 racing video game developed by Tamsoft and published by Takara for the PlayStation. Sony Computer Entertainment released the game in PAL regions. The game features cars based on Takara's line of miniature Choro Q / Penny Racers toys, and was the first game based on Choro Q released outside Japan since Taito's 1984 title on MSX. Screech along tarmac raceways, slide around icy corners in the winter sections, or skid around dirt tracks in the rally courses. Squished up versions of real-life cars plus a split screen mode for frantic two player road duels.
Chibi Maruko-Chan: Maruko Enikki World
Takara1995
Momoko Sakura is an elementary school student who likes popular idol Momoe Yamaguchi and mangas. She is often called "Chibi Maruko-chan" due to her young age and small size. She lives together with her parents, her grandparents and her elder sister in a little town. In school, she has many friends with whom she studies and plays together everyday, including her close pal, Tama-chan; the student committee members, Maruo-kun and Migiwa-san; and the B-class trio: 'little master' Hanawa-kun, Hamaji-Bu Taro and Sekiguchi-kun. This is a fun-loving and enjoyable anime that portrays the simple things in life. Chibi Maruko-Chan - Maruko Enikki World is an interactive comic game that features 4 different stories with japanese voice acting of all the characters. The gameplay as is usual in the interactive comics is make the story advance by clicking in different items or characters that are in the screen.
Super Okuman Chouja Game
1995
Super Okuman Chouja Game ("Super Billionaire Game") is a multiplayer virtual board game that concerns commerce and property development, not unlike Monopoly. On three separate maps - one based on the countries of the world, one based on a futuristic Tokyo and one on a historical Edo - the player moves across the board and buys and develops the various properties they land on. The goal is to make the most money and/or bankrupt the opponents. The game is the third in the Okuman Chouja series, though the only one to be released on the Super Famicom.
Battle Arena Toshinden 2
Tamsoft1995
CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON…and do battle against the greatest warriors of the world! Each martial arts fighter has been personally selected to represent his/her special techniques and tactics in a winner-takes-all secret tournament that defies death. Your favorite characters are back in the arena with new moves and special attacks-Eiji, the master swordsman, Sofia and her deadly whip, and Mondo with his powerful spear! Two mysterious new contenders also join the battle with original moves and abilities that give them the chance to dominate the action! Learn brand new special moves, master the fight, and prepare for your day in Arena!
Maten Densetsu: Senritsu no Ooparts
Thinking Rabbit1995
Maten Densetsu: Senritsu no Ooparts is a role-playing video game for the Super Famicom. The game takes place in a floating post-apocalyptic Japan. The player emerges in the middle of Tokyo's Akihabara district where the buildings have turned into ruins. Countless demons have managed to destroy cities everywhere and the people are all hiding underground. Getting home to the Shinjuku district will allow the player to uncover more of the plot. Mysterious artificats called ooparts (out-of-place artifacts) help to play a role in this invasion by a mysterious civilization. Players must choose between five characters; each one having different strengths and limitations. The game is played from the first-person perspective and the battles are extremely random. The dungeons in the game are claustrophobic and should remind some games of Shin Megami Tensei. Players do not gain levels after earning so many experience points. Instead, they gain energy points to boost their statistics.
The Game of Life: Super Jinsei Game 2
KID1995
Super Jinsei Game 2 is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Kid and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 1995.
Mahoujin Guru-guru: Yuusha to Kukuri no Daibouken
KID1995
Mahoujin Guru-guru: Yuusha to Kukuri no Daibouken is a Japanese RPG game for the Game Boy console released on April 28, 1995. The player chooses as either Nike or Kukuri as the character clears the game.
Battle Arena Toshinden
Tamsoft1995
Get Ready To Rumble! The Toshin Daibukai tournament has arrived. Ten of the toughest fighters in the world are taking part in the most grueling slugfest known to man. To win, each combatant must be completely focused. One slip and their fate is sealed. Who will be crowned the champion? That is up to you. So get off your duff and get ready for the fight of your life with Battle Arena Toshinden!
Toride
Metro1994
Toride ("Fortress", sometimes referred to as Pai Toride or "Mahjong Tile Fortress") is a mahjong solitaire game released exclusively in Japan first in the Arcade and subsequently on the Super Famicom in 1994. The Arcade version is sometimes referred to as "Last Fortress". The player must clear all the tiles on the screen, as per usual mahjong solitaire rules, but in order to do so they have to store matching tiles along the bottom of the screen. The player's "hand" has a limited number of slots available, and if the player fills it up with pieces that don't match then they have failed. There is also a timer for the whole round that ticks down whenever the player is deliberating on their next move, and removing pairs of pieces from play will slightly refill it. There are also special power-up tiles that increase the timer. As with mahjong solitaire, the player can only match identical tiles. The exception are the eight unique season and flower tiles, which can be paired off with any other season or flower (though it has to be two seasons or two flowers).
King of the Monsters 2
SNK1994
King of the Monsters 2 on the Sega Genesis is a slightly different game than the original Neo Geo version. While the original let you play one of three different monsters to go through side-scrolling beat'em-up stages and fight (non-playable) monster as boss enemies, the Genesis version was re-worked into a one-on-one fighter similar to the first King of the Monsters game. Apart from Farmardy, all characters from the Neo Geo version are playable. To win, the player must defeat all other monsters and a clone of the played monster in a fight. The matches take place in areas built from the original levels, and feature destroyable landscapes and secondary enemies, both of which can be smashed to gain points and power-ups.
Mahou Poi-poi Poitto!
Metro1994
Match-3 Super Famicom puzzle game published by Takara in 1994. Features a story mode where the player has to wear down the health bars of various monsters by creating combos.
Heisei Inu Monogatari Bow: Pop'n Smash
1994
Heisei Inu Monogatari Bow: Pop'n Smash!! ("Heisei-era Dog Tales Bow: Pop'n Smash") is a video game adaptation of a 1993 comedic anime series (which in turn is based on a manga) about a bull terrier, Bow Wow, who is adopted into a Yakuza family. The game is a competitive two-player action sports game that plays similarly to a vertically-oriented version of Pong. The player takes on various opponents, taking advantage of the arena and power-ups spread around.
The Game of Life: Super Jinsei Game
Geo Factory1994
Super Jinsei Game is a video game adaptation of Milton Bradley's The Game of Life board game. Takara, the Japanese license holders for the game, commissioned a number of video game adaptations of the Jinsei Game (as the board game is known in Japan). This particular game is the first of three Super Famicom games, and is followed by 1995's Super Jinsei Game 2 and 1996's Super Jinsei Game 3. Geo Factory worked on Super Jinsei Game, but KID would go on to develop its two sequels. Up to four players take turns moving around the board, encountering events that either increase or decrease their current status. They must travel through childhood and various schools before they encounter adult problems like university and finding work. The player who earns the most money at the end is deemed the winner.
Quiz Sekai ha Show by Shoubai!!
1993
Released by Takara for the Game Boy (1992) and by Taito for the Arcade (1993). Based on the game show of the same title, broadcasted on Nippon Television.
The Game of Life: RPG Jinsei Game
1993
The Game of Life: RPG Jinsei Game is a Japan-only role playing game for the Family Computer that is similar to Jinsei Game, which is the Japanese version of The Game of Life. The object is to explore a city full of stores, places of employment, and learning places. Starting from home, the player must earn money and statistics in order to unlock the better features of the game. Unlike most games based on the Jinsei Game series, RPG Jinsei Game doesn't use a spinner system. Instead, the controller pad is used for movement and random encounters are featured like in Dragon Quest. The player can also talk to strangers who might either give him/her advice or do something malevolent to him/her. As in the actual Game of Life board game, the player has to choose from a series of careers ranging from a musician to a photographer and even a professional wrestler. Most of these tasks are mundane while one of the quests directly involves chasing down unidentified flying objects. Buildings that are crucial to the quest (other than shops and learning places) can be fully explored; otherwise the player simply talks to the resident. Fights can occur like in a real role-playing game. However, the players stats are used instead of hit points and magic points.
Soukou Kihei Votoms: The Battling Road
Genki1993
The Japanese animation "Armored Trooper Votoms", released in 1983, was the brainchild of N.Shioyama (Ronin Warriors) and R. Takahashi (Gasaraki). Together they created one of the most beloved (in Japan) shows in the history of Japanese Animation. The series was later released (1996) in the US by Central Park Media. The series spanned 19 videocassettes, and quickly developed a small, but devoted fan following. Its 80's style animation turned off a lot of would-be fans, but those willing to endure the animation were rewarded with one of the best storylines (and also some really cool mecha designs) available in the genre. The series was so popular in Japan that games, toys, and models are to this day being made. "Armored Trooper Votoms: The Battling Road" is, the first Votoms game created, and is an incredible game. Utilizing the DSP chip (A chip implemented into no more than 15 Super Nintendo/Famicom cartridges) to create a Pseudo-3D environment, this game looks absolutely wonderful for its time. Since its release there has been 5 Votoms PlayStation games released,
Miracle Girls
NOW Production1993
Mikage and Tomomi Matsunaga are not exactly your ordinary junior high school students. The two girls have a well kept secret - they are the 'Miracle Girls', and they both share extraordinary powers allowing them to communicate telepathically or to vanish into thin air and teleport themselves at will. The game begins in a school campus, just as the girls and four of their friends are about to start their lunch break. Suddenly, a glowing ball of light appears and teleport them into a distant and strange world. Furthermore, her friends have now mysteriously disappeared and the two girls embark on a long journey to find out who is behind all these strange events... The player can either play as Mikage or her twin sister Tomomi, and they both come equipped with the most unusual weapon - candies.
Fatal Fury Special
JVC Musical Industries1993
The GRANDMOTHER of all battles! 15 of the FATAL FURY series' top stars gather in the match of the millenium! Use the resurrected Geese Howard and Wolfgang Krauser in a dazzling arena! All you have ever wanted in a fighting game is here in FATAL FURY SPECIAL!
World Heroes 2
ADK Corporation1993
The time traveling tournament fighters are back! The original eight characters from the popular arcade hit return, along with six new characters hand-picked from several different eras and locations all through time. But a new boss awaits the victor... who or what is behind this new tournament? You'll have to get to him to find out! This sequel features all-new stages and music, and improved animation and graphics. You can now reflect projectile moves at your opponent, and reverse normal throws if your timing is right! The original game's Death Match mode is also back, but with a new feature - the life bar will increase or decrease as you inflict or receive damage. Get your side's life bar to 100% and your enemy will lose.
Shounen Ashibe: Goma-chan no Yuuenchi Daibouken
Nova Games1992
Shounen Ashibe: Goma-chan no Yuuenchi Daibouken (lit: "Boy Ashibe: Goma-chan's Great Amusement Park Adventure") is a Super Famicom platformer from Nova Co. and Takara. The player alternates between controlling the human Ashibe, as he escorts his friends across a world map while talking to NPCs and following the game's story, and the seal Goma-chan in 2D platformer stages where he must track down eight items by investigating his surroundings thoroughly. While Goma-chan can't be hurt by enemies, colliding with them causes him to lose one of the eight items he's already found - as the stages have a strict time limit, it's best to avoid this situation whenever possible. Shounen Ashibe was originally a Shounen Jump serialized manga before becoming an anime TV series in 1991, a year before this game was released.
Fatal Fury 2
Takara1992
After Geese Howard's death in the original Fatal Fury, a mysterious nobleman becomes the sponsor of the new "King of Fighters" tournament. This time, the tournament is held worldwide with fighters around the globe competing. As the single player mode progresses, the mysterious challenger begins defeating the participants from the previous Fatal Fury game, searching for the man responsible for defeating Geese.
Oozumou Tamashii
Sun L1992
Oozumou Tamashii is a Sports game, developed by Sun L and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 1992.
Hirake! Ponkikki
Minato Giken1992
Hirake! Ponkikki is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Minato Giken and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 1992.
Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula
Arc System Works1992
Racing game based on the Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula animated series.
Utsurun Desu: Kawauso Hawaii he Iku!!!
1992
While ostensibly a traditional platform game in which the player controls Kawauso-kun, the game has gained renown for being one of the earliest titles to attempt to break away from the video game conventions of the time. Among other convention-flouting novelties that the game offers are a series of fake title screens that the player must pass through at the start, and the allowance of the main character to traverse the background at times to bypass pits of spikes that otherwise appear impossible to cross. In addition, the character's attack requires the player to hold down the attack button as the game cycles through the possible special moves with the more powerful attacks only highlighted for a short period of time.
King of the Monsters 2
SNK1992
Alien super monsters have returned and are trying to invade Earth again! Now, Super Geon, Atomic Guy, and Cyber Woo must fight to retain control of the planet. Each one has special attacks and powers. Take on monsters that have unique abilities never seen before, including fire breath, aerial spins, and radioactive blasts. Challenge a friend, or have him help you out in the two-player option. Battle your way through seven levels of intense action in King of The Monsters 2.
Caveman Ninja
Eden Entertainment Software1991
Back in the distant past (way back - like when “rock and roll” was just rock and fast food was dinner you couldn’t catch), lived two cave dudes named Joe and Mac. Whether it was dinosaur demolition or pterodactyl hang-glidin’, life for the boys was pretty cool. Cool, that is, until a bogus bunch of neanderthal nerds crashed their village and scared off all the cave-babes. Now the cave-babes are out there - SOMEWHERE, lost and reeeeally lonely… so what are you waitin’ for? It’s up to Joe and Mac to get ‘em back. * Fight flying pterodactyls in one or two-player simultaneous play. * 12 cliff-hangin’ levels with more than 6 bonus levels to find… * Amazing arcade graphics will keep you clubbin’ to find your babes… * Joe & Mac’s pre-hysterical escapades will keep you comin’ back for more!
Banana Prince
KID1991
Banana Prince was developed by KID and released in Japan by Takara on December 20, 1991. It was also released in Germany in February 1992, with slightly different graphics and gameshow questions based on the region. It is a single player platform game designed for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Shounen Ashibe: Nepal Daibouken no Maki
Advance Communication Company1991
Shounen Ashibe: Nepal Daibouken no Maki is an Adventure game, developed by Advance Communication Company and published by Takara, which was released in Japan in 1991.
Megalit
ASCII Corporation1991
When a wicked witch decides to rule the world with the power of her magic jewels, her terrifying plot leads her to kidnap elves, princesses, and even fairies. You're the brave warrior who's decided to save all the captured innocents, but the witch gets wind of your plan and turns you to stone. Now, your efforts turn to breaking the spell, which is going to require cracking the ancient puzzle of Megalit. If the princesses and magical beings stand any chance of making it out of the witch's clutches, you'd better solve the code quickly.
Over Horizon
HOT-B1991
Over Horizon is a Shoot-'Em-Up game, developed by Pixel and published by Hot-B, which was released in Europe in 1991.
Chibi Maruko-chan: Okozukai Daisakusen!
KID1990
A Chibi Maruko-chan RPG for Game Boy.
Werewolf: The Last Warrior
Data East1990
He's BAD, RAD and extremely MAD - because to a WEREWOLF, there's nothing like revenge! The world's been destroyed by Dr. Faryan, a twisted madman possessed by an ancient spirit. Faryan's henchmen rule. But one buff warrior's been granted magical powers of the wolf and is now out to bust-up Faryan. And when WEREWOLF finds him, the fur and fangs will fly!
Hikari no Senshi Photon: The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth
Takara1987
Photon: The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth is an adventure game developed for the Famicom by Takara, and published in 1987. The English name of the game has special significance, since "Photon: The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth" is also the name of the first commercial version of a game commonly known today as Laser Tag. However, besides the name, and the fact that you play a character who fires a Photon gun, any further connection between the live action game and this video game is unknown. In the video game, you play a soldier who must navigate through several different floors of a dungeon which contains items and traps. The player must figure out how to maneuver through the dungeon in an effort to collect various items that will expand his ability to search, and find various disks which contain hints and messages to further aid the player. The game is played from a third-person behind-the-shoulder perspective and contains pseudo-3D visuals. This game was never released outside of Japan.
Transformers: The Headmasters
Takara Tomy1987
An action game based on the Transformers license, developed and published by Takara for the Famicom Disk System. The game follows Chromedome on a quest to free his allies and free several planets from the control of several Decepticon warlords.
Lost Word of Jenny: Ushinawareta Message
Birthday1987
Jenny’s on her way to the theater to practice for an upcoming role. Her script gets stolen though and has to track the pages down in different stages which are entered through the hub world. Once you collect a key and memorize letters and numbers, you go to the theater and use them to unlock the combination lock. Jenny has 2 abilities: punching and kicking, and after picking up powerups, throwing stars and bug spray
Transformers: Mystery of Comvoy
ISCO1985
Transformers: Comvoy no Nazo is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer developed by ISCO and published by TAKARA for the Nintendo Entertainment System (in Japan only) on Decmber 5, 1986. Set in the first-generation Transformers universe, players control Autobot Ultra Magnus as he storms through various Decepticon strongholds to find the whereabouts of Autobot leader Convoy (known worldwide as Optimus Prime). Convoy no Nazo consists of nine stages, each ending in a boss battle. Players can move and shoot as well as transform into a more maneuverable vehicle mode. The game is so difficult, most players do not usually pass the first stage. The 9th stage is a maze which, if not completed in precisely the right way, will infinitely loop. Warp Zones can be found by locating Bumblebee in some levels.
Heavy Boxing
HAL Laboratory1983
One on one boxing fighting game.
Fruit Search
Takara1983
Fruit Search is a Puzzle game, published by HAL Labs, which was released in Japan in 1983.
Step Up
Takara1983
Step Up is a platform game in which you control an alien that has to reach his space ship at the roof of the building. To get there you have to climb the ladders but you are chased by mice, bats, cats, and spiders... Don't let them get you or you will never see your home planet again.