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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Golden Axe	Sega	1989	[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]
Rastan Saga II	Taito (Opera House)	1990	Rastan Saga II delivers heart-stopping, action-packed thrills from start to finish the kid of adrenable rush that video game players thrive on! And now game players can experience those thrills on the Sega Genesis system. Rastan, one of the hottest video game titles to ever grace an arcade, is back with an all-new action-packed thriller, Rastan Saga II. Rastan Saga II begins with our young warrior hero, Rastan, rising up to help his people recapture "The Stone of the Wise" now held by a hoard of demonic creaetures. Legend has it that whoever takes the stone up to the top of "The Skyscraper" a towering template will be awarded the power to rule over the earth. The demons must be stopped. Only Rastan, with his trusty sword, can clear the demon-fraught skyscraper and save the earth.* [63]* [52]*** [37]
Golden Axe II	Sega	1991	[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]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist	Konami	1991	[media=youtube]https://youtu.be/aeKRR2VYVaE[/media]* [26]* [29]* [32]* [27]***The Turtles' first-ever game for the Genesis is one rollicking adventure. When Shredder steals the precious Hyperstone and makes plans to shrink New York City, the pizza-loving reptiles known as the Ninja Turtles are on the scene. Take your pick from all four Turtles, and then trudge through five massive levels of intense challenges and malicious enemies. Each level has three separate stages, and each of the Ninja Turtles has his own special moves to take out the trash. Slice your way through 3D environments, eventually earning showdowns with Leatherhead, Stone Warrior, Tatsu, Krang, and others. Bring your toughest shell for this one; you're going to need it.
Shining Force	Sega (Climax Entertainment)	1992	Included in Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection (Steam version)*Un entrenido juego de rol con combate por turnos tipo tactics/de tablero ortogonal, aunque algo lento por las escenas de ataque. 6 de 10* [27]* [26]* [20]*In ages long forgotten, Light fought Darkness for control of the world. Finally, the Ancients defeated the evil ruler of the dark forces known as Dark Dragon and cast him into another dimension, though he vowed to return in 1,000 years. As time passed, all memory of Dark Dragon was buried, and the land of Rune enjoyed 10 centuries of peace. Yet, as promised, the dark ruler returned, along with hordes of evil creatures that ravaged the land. As chaos erupted, several strongholds of Good still held out, awaiting a hero who could wield the Powers of Light.*Wicked game. You control Max and his army to defeat the evil Darksol before he awakens Dark Dragon, an evil incarnate sealed by the ancients a millenium ago. Strategy-RPG where you move the characters around a battle map; the battle action is during a small cut scene. The difference with most strategy-RPGs is that this time you can also move around in towns like in regular RPGs and talk to people, etc.
Chakan	Sega	1992	The Forever Man "Darkness falls upon the land as I await the return of the visions that have haunted my nights. Many years have passed since my arrogance doomed me to life I now live, for I am condemned to walk the countryside until I can overcome the visions that keep me from my rest... I can rely on only my swords and my knowledge of alchemy to release me from these bonds of time." * Slash out with Chakan's double flaming swords and incredible spinning attacks. Your weapons are alchemy and immense power. Your enemies are the inhuman Royalty of Supernatural Horror. * 12 mystic alchemies conjure up psychic passage-ways to travel through time and space and create potions of invisibility. * Dive through punishing mazes, battling the fire-breathing zombies. * Float under a fiend-filled sea and hack away at the Dragonfly King and his hideous Castle of Monsters.***Very, very challenging action game. Chakan is a man who is condemned to live eternally and is trying to die. He fights with two swords and uses various combinations of potions as power-ups.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters	Konami	1993
Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole	Sega (Climax Entertainment)	1993	Included in Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection (Steam version)*Un juego de RPG/plataformas, con un estilo muy similar al celda pero mucho mayor enfoque a la exploración y las plataformas, y con un protagonista que simplemente presta verlo andar, y un mundo tan colorido y alegre que hace que sólo De Blob podría hacerle oposición. 8 de 10* [37]* [32]Japanese version [29] [27]* [26]* [20]After hearing of the legendary treasure of King Nole, the elvish treasure hunter Nigel undertakes a quest to gather various pieces of the famed loot. His journey takes him through Mercator Island's villages, caves and dungeons that hold King Nole's riches. Along the way, he'll have to help the inhabitants of the island while fighting against the treachery of Duke Mercator, who is searching for the treasure as well. A variety of obstacles and foes will try to deter Nigel, who must use all his wits and skills to defeat Duke Mercator and uncover the secret of King Nole's treasure.Unofficial Italian translation available from [[link:http://gufospace.altervista.org/genesis/Landstalker.html Gufino2's Website]] or [[link:http://www.romhacking.net Romhacking.net]] [cjlee001]*One of the best games ever. But... playing it though a emulator is real nasty, because of the games perspective and controls combined with the pc keyboard 3-key limit. Get a real Megadrive and buy this game! Good! [Corpse] This game rocks. Straight out. If you have a genesis and haven't played this game, play it. NOW. [Dark_Demon]
Rocket Knight Adventures	Konami	1993
Golden Axe III	Sega (Team Shinobi)	1993	[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]
Shining Force II	Sega;TecToy (Sonic Software Planning)	1993	Included in Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection (Steam version)*Similar al anterior juego, comienza un poco más sencillo en el combate, algo extraño ya que es una secuela, pero que no por ello ni mejor ni peor. 6 de 10European version Reviewed by Benji [29]European version Reviewed by Greg [29]Japanese version [29] [27]* [26]* [20]After Dark Dragon was vanquished, the land was peaceful again, until a petty theif stole the jewels of light and darkness which were used to seal an even greater evil, Zeon. The King of Devils is now loose and you must stop him. Same style as the first one, but improvements on the gameplay here and there; some are subtles, like the improved menus, other are more obvious, like a much harder and longer game. Probably the best music quality on the Genesis. I really have lost count of how many times I've played through this game. It's as close as a non-FF RPG can get to being perfect. [SamnMax]It's a dark and stormy night in the kingdom of Granseal when a thief steals two jewels from the Tower of the Ancients. He sets in motion strange events that lead to the resurrection of Zeon, the Devil King. Granseal's king falls sick, the princess is kidnapped, and a door to Arc Valley, the Devil King's home, is opened. The young swordsman, Bowie, realizing the grave danger Granseal faces, must lead the Shining Force to find the Holy Sword and the stolen jewels, and protect Granseal against the invading armies of Zeon.*Directly from the game box (European version) : An ancient evil has broken free, and is spreading over the land of Rune. You must lead the Shining Force into battle to recover the stolen jewels and seal the Door to Darkness. The Kingdom of Granseal is depending on you ! [dandyboh]
CutThroat Island	Acclaim (Software Creations)	1995

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