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name	publisher(developer)	year	tags	description
Another World	Virgin (Delphine Software)	1991	alienplanet anotherworld cinematicplatformer consoleclassix controllablehelplessness descriptivedeaths displacementfiction elevators energyweapons fromanotherworld instantdeath jumping lifelikemotion noaircontrol nohud rotoscoping sessilecreatures stranded	Following a freak accident, scientist Lester Chaykin materialises, dazes and confused in unfamiliar surroundings. The is not Earth. This is Another World. The fight for survival has begun.* [32]* [27]* [26]* [20]
Beyond Oasis	Sega (Ancient)	1994	6buttonarcadepad actionadventure actionrpg chargedattack consoleclassix elementals healingitems highbornprotagonist inventory jumping knives magic magicartefacts meleeweapons rating-elspa-3 rating-esrb-ka rating-sr-allages shallowwater storyofthor wiivirtualconsole	You are the young Prince Ali in a desperate fight to defeat the evil that is threatening your island empire, Oasis. Long ago, a war raged between a wicked sorcerer who used a silver "armlet" to unleash destruction on the island and a wizard who defied him with a gold armlet that could summon four powerful spirits. Both armlets had been lost until recently when someone unearthed the silver band and began using it for their evil gain. Just when you think all is lost, you discover the precious gold armlet and finally have the power to combat the wearer of the silver band…but can you stop them in time?***A Zelda-like adventure with great character art and animation, along with Street Fighter style special moves. Not many enemy types, but decent gameplay and great graphics.
Golden Axe	Sega	1989	axes barbarianprotagonist beltscroller combatanimals consoleclassix dwarvenprotagonist femaleprotagonist gianthumanoids goldenaxe hackandslash jumping magic marketingbuzzwords meleeweapons mp-campaign mp-cooperative pinatacreatures rating-esrb-t riding swords unusualmounts walking wiivirtualconsole	[169]* [142]* [36]* [30]* [70]* [83]* [103]* [49]* [62]* [33]* [73]* [64]* [63]* [1]Included in Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection (Steam version) [52]Aunque algo lento en comparación de otros juegos del género, su sencillez de manejo y elementos como los dichosos duendes ladrones o los niveles de magia (estrategia uso continuo frente a reserva para obtener grandes poderes) hacen de él un gran juego. 7 de 10 [37]* [37]* [27]Also included in Mega Games 6 (aka m6 or Mega Games 6 Vol. 1), released in Europe in 1995 and published by Sega, rated ELSPA-3, that included [game=#10455]World Cup Italia '90[/game], [game=#10298]Super Hang-On[/game], [game=#9667]Columns[/game], [game=#10281]Streets of Rage[/game], [game=#10161]The Revenge of Shinobi[/game] and [game=#9832]Golden Axe[/game]. Also included in Mega Games 2, released in Europe in 1993 and published by Sega, that included [game=#10281]Streets of Rage[/game], [game=#10161]The Revenge of Shinobi[/game] and [game=#9832]Golden Axe[/game]. Also included in Sega Top Ten, released in Brazil and published by Tec Toy, that included [game=#10455]World Cup Soccer[/game], [game=#10298]Super Hang-On[/game], [game=#9667]Shapes and Columns[/game], [game=#10281]Streets of Rage[/game], [game=#9832]Golden Axe[/game], [game=#20418]Sonic the Hedgehog[/game], [game=#10203]Shadow Dancer[/game], [game=#9802]Flicky[/game], [game=#10306]Super Monaco GP[/game] and [game=#9628]California Games[/game].Enjoyable hack 'n slay game and overall a good arcade port. A bit short and lots of palette swapped enemies but the levels vary a lot and the gameplay is solid. Graphics are pretty well done as is the music (though not as good as the music in the Amiga version).Three mighty heroes have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder in this classic action game. As a powerful fighter, a female amazon, or a mighty dwarf, you'll fight through Adder's henchman with weapon and magic attacks or ride the fearsome, fire-breathing beasts to your advantage.**The Genesis version is considered by many to be the second-best port to own (next to the Amiga) but is more common overall. In fact many people would refer to Golden Axe as a Genesis game rather than an arcade title; this is an indicator of its massive popularity being perhaps greater than that of even the arcade original. As a special treat for home users who think they already know the arcade game inside and out, the game continues for 2 more levels after you think you've beaten the last boss. These two levels (and the boss they end with) are exclusive to the Genesis port. Also it has the now-familiar 'Duel' mode that has appeared in all other ports and sequels in some form or other. When this title came out in 1989 to accompany the new console (alongside Altered Beast and SEGA's reprogrammed version of Capcom's Ghouls and Ghosts), gamers were rubbing their eyes in disbelief: here was a machine that was bringing their favourite arcade titles home. Gamers had always been forced to accept that the arcade would always give them the hottest gaming experience while consoles got cut-down ports, but the Genesis proved them wrong. Not only were their favourite games recreated almost perfectly, they had SEGA's legacy of additional game modes, options, and difficulty levels to look forward to. Ever since, gamers have expected consoles not to be just better than the previous consoles, but to recreate arcade-perfect visuals (or in some cases Windows PC-perfect visuals). The days of arcade superiority were gone for good. And now we see arcades dropping in popularity and closing down, while there is an Xbox or similar console taking pride of place in most homes. [b]Trivia:[/b] (from MobyGames) 'The game is banned in Germany for violence (ban issued on 30.05.92). The game 'Golden Axe: The Duel' is not affected.' --I have looked into this, and it appears all ports may have been affected, but certainly the Genesis, Arcade, and Amiga ports. [b]Even More Trivia[/b] from Mame.dk Golden Axe page 'The kanji [Japanese character] on the title screen actually reads 'Senpu', meaning 'Fighting Axe'. This is an example of 'gikun', where Japanese artists use the phonetic value of a character to determine the game's name, and not the meaning of the character itself.' [Garrett]
Golden Axe II	Sega	1991	axes beltscroller combatanimals consoleclassix gianthumanoids goldenaxe hackandslash jumping lutris magic meleeweapons mp-campaign mp-cooperative riding swords unusualmounts walking wiivirtualconsole	[159]* [169]* [17]* [100]* [22]*Score shown on Mega Force #27 (Apr. 1994) [26]* [64]*Included in Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection (Steam version)Un juego muy similar al primero, a excepción del modo duelo (que lo hacer a los modos versus de lucha) y por un monstruo final más entretenido. 7 de 10 [32]* [29]* [27]Not long after the devastating reign of the wicked Death Adder, another evil arose. Dark Guld and his minions invaded and took hold of the prized Golden Axe with plans to destroy it. Once again, as a fierce barbarian named Ax-Battler, a fearless female Amazon known as Tyris-Flare or a ferocious dwarf named Gilius Thunderhead, you will wield steely swords and powerful magic in an all-out war to recover the sword. Once you slash your way through the six side-scrolling levels, you'll get the chance to defeat Dark Guld once and for all.**SEGA followed up their 1989 smash hit title with this Geneis-exclusive sequel. Note this is NOT the same as the arcade-exclusive sequel Revenge of Death Adder [Garrett]
Golden Axe III	Sega (Team Shinobi)	1993	altcharfates anthroprotagonist barbarianprotagonist beltscroller felidprotagonist felinoids gianthumanoids goldenaxe hackandslash humanoidanimals humanprotagonist jumping lives lutris magic meleeweapons mp-campaign mp-cooperative noconsoleclassix premadecharacters rating-esrb-t redeemingbeatdown riding swords unarmedfighting walking warriorprotagonist wiivirtualconsole	[media=youtube]Jf5S5K8wPdU[/media]* [100]Japanese version [73] [29]The once-peaceful kingdom so familiar to fans of the original Golden Axe is under threat once again. The Prince of Darkness has stolen the invaluable Golden Axe, taken over the kingdom and rendered its warriors harmless with an evil curse. One warrior breaks free from the curse and must defeat the prince and regain the Golden Axe to save the kingdom. In this one- or two-player action game, play as a giant, a panther or a sword-wielding human and fight your way to victory once again.**Considered the ugly duckling of the Golden Axe series by many, this game really remains faithful to the saga. [Garrett]
Race Drivin'	Tengen (Polygames)	1993	consoleclassix daredevil-theme driving earth engineshutdown jumping landvehicle latemodernperiod rating-vrc-ga replays stunts timelimit traffic
Super Off Road	Ballistic;Tradewest (Software Creations)	1992	afterburner consoleclassix earth jumping landvehicle latemodernperiod motorracing motorsport mp-versus offroadracing present shopping wheeledvehicle	[38]* [64]* [37]* [32]* [29]***Accolade released several unlicensed games through their made up label, Ballistic. Until legal battles ensued. Then Tradewest became the publisher for this game.
The Flintstones	Taito;Sega (Taito)	1993	animals bludgeons cartoon cavemen consoleclassix dinosaurs disappearingplatforms earth hannabarbera harmfultouch jumping meleeweapons prehistoric-theme primates rescue theflintstones walking	[29]* [38]THE FLINTSTONES is based on the movie of the same name. You play the role of prehistoric dimwit Fred Flintstone, and along with your wife Wilma and friends Barney and Betty Rubble, you've got a serious problem. The dastardly Cliff Vandercave has kidnapped Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm and it's up to you to find him and rescue the kids. You'll make your way through 45 levels of wacky FLINTSTONES high jinks battling dinosaurs and driving the Flintmobile in an effort to be the hero. If you think you're up to the challenge, play THE FLINTSTONES, save Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm, and get a taste of prehistoric life while you're at it! [27]* [26]*** [20]

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