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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Popeye	Nintendo	1983	[169]* [22]* [66]* [52]* [52]*Now you're the King of Spinach in a battle for Olvie's love! Are you ready to climb ladders, jump landings, eat spinach and punch out Brutus, Seahag and the flying Bernard? Because that's what it takes to win Olive Oyl's hand in marriage. You'll score points by defeating your enemies and collecting the "love tokens" Olive drops from her window. The more you collect, the more points you'll score and the faster you'll win her love. But watch out. Around every corner lurks another jealous suitor. You'll have to think with your head as well as your heart to win this fast action love affair!* [47]*UPC: 0-45496-63023-0 appears on some packages, but this is not a valid UPC code. It is most certainly a typo of the valid code 0-45496-63023-2 which appears on other packages.Popeye and Brutus are at it again in this video contest for Olive Oyl's affection. As Popeye, you must battle the likes of Brutus and the Sea Hag while you race to collect all of the floating hearts that Olive tosses to you. Once you have Spinach power, Popeye can conquer all, but without it, watch out! [...] Olive throws things and Popeye has to pick them up while avoiding the attacks of Brutus, Seahag and Bernard. In round I, Olive throws hearts; in round II, musical notes; and in round III, letters of the alphabet. Try to pick them all up before they sink in the water.**Popeye was one of the launch games for the Famicom/NES system release in Japan. It's a well done conversion of Nintendo's own Popeye arcade game. The goal in each level is to catch all objects that Olive Oyl is throwing down (hearts, notes etc.), while at the same time avoid being catched by Bluto. Graphics are great for a game from 1983 and I still like the gameplay and the different design of each level.
Popeye no Eigo Asobi	Nintendo	1983	Popeye no Eigo Asobi is the Japanese-exclusive spin-off to the Popeye arcade game. The game includes three modes: Word Puzzle A, Word Puzzle B, and Word Catcher. In Word Puzzle A (based on the first level of the original game), the player is given the Japanese term for a word in one of six categories: Animal, Country, Food, Sports, Science, and Others. Blank squares for the English word are given, and the player must maneuver Popeye around to point to letters of the alphabet in order to fill in the blanks. Each wrong letter entry prompts Brutus/Bluto to punch a basket carrying Swee'Pea; the player must solve the puzzle before Swee'Pea's basket is knocked off the platform it is attached to. The player may also forfeit the puzzle by punching the "?" icon. If the puzzle is lost or forfeited, the correct English word will be displayed. Word Puzzle B is identical to the "A" mode; however, the player is not given the Japanese term beforehand. In the two-player Word Catcher mode (based on the third level of the original game), the first player controls Popeye and the second controls Bluto. Three Japanese words are displayed on the screen's left side, and both players compete to collect letters thrown by Olive Oyl to spell out their English equivalents. A player wins when he or she has correctly spelled five words. [i](Source: Wikipedia)[/i]*[media=youtube]0KJRYXupyeg[/media]*Popeye no Eigo Asobi is a simple word guessing game aiming at Japanese kids to improve their English skills. The graphics feel like being directly taken from the earlier released Famicom arcade port [game=#8102]Popeye[/game]. You can choose words from several categories like "countries" or "sports". Gameplay of Game Mode A and B follow Hangman-rules. Selecting ten wrong letters from the searched word results in Baby Sweetpea falling down. In Game Mode C you have to catch English letters in the right order to build the English translation of the given Japanese words. All in all a simple game aimed at kids, which is well playable, but also really uninteresting.
Spy vs. Spy	Kemco	1986	Spy vs. Spy features a pretty unique gameplay. Collect all items in a large embassy building with several rooms and make your way to the exit. Problem is that each item exists only once per level and when the other spy obtains such an item you have to get it from him. This you can do by either fighting him directly or placing traps on doors or furniture. The game runs in split-screen mode, so yo can observe every move the other spy makes.Playing against the CPU is only half fun. The matches against human opponents however are still very enjoyable. Graphically the game is no improvement over the 8-bit homecomputer versions. The music is very catchy, but also a bit repetitive.***2 players simultaneous competitive.
Nangoku Shirei!! Spy vs. Spy	Kemco	1987	Published only in Japan. Was to be released in the USA as [i]Spy vs Spy: The Island Caper[/i] ([i]Spy vs Spy 2[/i]). That version was canceled. A reproduction version of the planned US release was created.***A pointless sequel to the first [game=#8239]Spy vs. Spy[/game] game. The first game was quite fun, because of the original gameplay. The sequel has similar gameplay. The first spy who collects all parts of a missile wins a round. You can kill your opponent in fights or by cleverly hidden traps. The graphics are slightly better than in the original game but sadly is not fun anymore. Controls are confusing and the game lacks motivational content. Maybe its more fun with two players but even then I would prefer the prequel.
Garfield no Isshukan: A Week of Garfield	Towa Chiki (MARS Corporation)	1989
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Konami;Palcom Software;Ultra Games (Konami)	1989	[media=youtube]https://youtu.be/MqwbYK8zHtM[/media]* [169]* [142]* [36]* [70]* [103]* [62]* [49]* [33]* [66]* [64]* [63]* [1]* [52]* [37]* [27]This game is notable for being nothing like the arcade game of the same name. This was quite a disappointment to many fans. A version of the arcade game would follow with Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade game. Also notable for being difficult. In particular, a long gap near then end of the game requires a jump of the maximum possible distance (pixel precise) that many players conclude is impossible until seeking outside help. [Zerothis]**Cowabunga! Players take control of the turtles in a half shell and rescue reporter April O'Neil from the clutches of the evil Shredder. Battle against the Foot Ninja Clan as Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Raphael with their trademark weapons and ninja abilities. Search through five stages and dozens of areas throughout the New York City sewers, rooftops and ultimately Shredder's Technodrome to save April. Players must scarf down some pizza to keep up their energy, as they'll need it to defeat Shredder. Turtle Power!
Dick Tracy	Bandai (Realtime Associates)	1990	Ace detective Dick Tracy pored over the crime files and mug shots that littered the desk in his dimly lit office down at police headquarters. "This crime wave has to be the work of Big Boy Caprice," he thought to himself. "I can smell his greasy handiwork behind each of these cases. But, I need to get some hard evidence on him. If only I can nab some of his hoods - Itchy, Flattop and the rest. I'd rearrange their thinking and have them singing like that nightclub temptress, Breathless Mahoney. Then I could put Caprice behind bars for good." Suddenly, Tracy's two-way wrist radio seized the detective's attention... "Calling Dick Tracy, calling Dick Tracy." He sprang to his feet and burst into the squad room shouting "O.K., boys, let's go. This could be our big break!"
North & South	Kemco;Imagineer (Seika)	1990	CHAAARRGE!!! Strategy and skill are required for this unique game. Its numerous options will allow you to live the Civil War again. In the world of the comic book - Les Tuniques Bleues - you become a Yankee or Confederate. Encircle your enemy and launch surprise attacks. Selecting one or two players, move your troops, stop trains, take forts by assault and in the final part, lead a genuine little army on the field. To your sabres!* [32]* [29]* [27]*NES-N5-USA 1 player or 2 players competitive. [Zerothis]
Silver Surfer	Arcadia Systems (Software Creations)	1990	High over the roof of the world he soars... free and unfettered as the roaring wind itself! Behold the sky-born spanner of a trillion galaxies... the restless, streaking stranger from the farthest reaches of space... this glistening, gleaming seeker of truth, whom man shall call forevermore... The Silver Surfer! Now you can play the part of The Silver Surfer, pitting your surfing skills against the most evil minds in the cosmos. Battle over strange worlds and forgotten realms. Fearlessly fight to defeat the evil plans of the Magik Domain. As The Surfer, you must destroy the five elements that will form the Portal Machine. Only then can you keep the evil Magik Warriors from swarming through into our dimension. You, the streaking Surfer, are all that can stop the Universe from entering an endless age of darkness and distress. Features of this action game include: -Six horizontal and six vertical levels set in a "3 megabit" Game Pak for spectacular graphics! -A multitude of Marvel Super-Villains set on your demise. -Outstanding music and great sound effects. But you must beware, this is one time The Silver Surfer may not make it out alive... The Heralds of Magik, Mephisto, Emperor, Reptyl, and The Possessor, have plans of their own for him... and you.
The Punisher	LJN (Beam Software)	1990	[media=youtube]https://youtu.be/FpSslePUnfs[/media]* [90]*Who says crime doesn't pay? Frank Castle - A.K.A The Punisher - does, that's who. A devoted family man and honored detective... until the mob changed all that. Now he's out to seek revenge as Marvel Comics' ultimate payback warrior! As The Punisher, you've got street smarts and an explosive arsenal of portable weaponry... from a clip-fed automatic pistol to a heavy-duty military assault rifle (not to mention the shoulder-mounted surface-to-surface rocket launcher). Your target: Kingpin - The BIGGEST of the big bosses. But first you've got to take on hundreds of thugs, hoods, felons and low-life criminals on each of the six challenging levels. This is real "arcade-style" action - and everything's a target! And don't forget, while you're out hunting them... they're out hunting you!
Wolverine	Acclaim Entertainment;LJN (Software Creations)	1991
Captain America and the Avengers	Data East	1991	When Captain America throws his mighty shield...Red Skull's goons will feel the pain of its power. On this adventure, it's personal. Captain America and Hawkeye must track down their fellow Avengers, Iron Man and Vision. But the kidnappers-Red Skull, Ultron, Crossbones, and Wizard have let loose a legion of thugs that stand between you and your friends. Captain America and the Avengers. It's a cross-country chase of action with your favorite Marvel comic-book heroes.
The Legend of Prince Valiant	Ocean;Piko Interactive (Ocean)	1992
Defenders of Dynatron City	JVC (Lucasfilm)	1992
Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six	LJN (BITS Studios)	1992	Doctor Octopus, a genious who made himself a cyborg by grafted 4 artificially intellegent robotic has escaped from prison and wants revenge on Spider-man. He assembles a team including Sandman, Hobgoblin, Electro, Vulture and Mysterio to battle Spider-man. This is a side scrolling platform/beatemup. Spider-man has his basic abilities in this game. Web slinging, swing, climbing, and wall climbing. It set in an early time, by the comic book canon, when he was losing his super powers due to physiological stress. But the game is only loosely related to the comic canon. To shoot web projectiles, Spidy will need to gather powerups. He of course can jump, punch and kick. As is usually the case with Spider-man, the game is set entirely in New York City. No superheros time in New York city is well spent without at least one trip to it's Sewers. Spider-man has only 1 life but does have a life bar. The only way to fill the life bar is by defeating enemies (fbd, fueled by destruction). Spider-man will occasionally need to find bombs, keys or other objects hidden by the villains in order to survive to proceed. [cjlee001]
Zen: Intergalactic Ninja	Konami	1993
Gorirāman	Yonezawa	1993

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