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name	publisher(developer)	year	tags	description
Mystery Quest	Taxan (Carry Lab)	1989	bees castle chiroptera consoleclassix deadlywater dragonflies hedgehogs jumppads keys movingplatforms nofalldamage scorpions snakes	"Mystery Quest" is the NES version of the Japanese [game=#183234]Hao Kun no Fushigi na Tabi[/game] for the Famicom Disk System. I don't like this platform game very much. The controls are ok, but the graphics and music are not really good and the game is rather monotonous. You have to retrieve several objects from four castles. The castles itself are maze-like platform levels with doors, mini-bosses which drop keys, breakable blocks etc. Between the castles are linear outdoor levels. The game has only a couple of standard enemies which repeat and repeat (except the mini-bosses, which at least change in each castle). The cartridge version has become a bit easier and they changed the music a little. However, considering this game was released about two years after the original Japanese FDS version it is absolutely not understandable why they left out the fifth and sixth castle as well as the last outdoor zone (cutting the game for about 1/3). That helps to make a disappointing game even worse.
Garfield no Isshukan: A Week of Garfield	Towa Chiki (MARS Corporation)	1989	anthroprotagonist cartoon comic deadlywater dogs domesticcats felidprotagonist fish frog garfield mice nofalldamage score spiders worms
Holy Diver	Irem	1989	bossbattles chiroptera deathpits demons hard monsters movingplatforms nofalldamage
Monster Party	Bandai (Human)	1989	alienplanet angelofdeath animatearmor birds bossbattles camouflagers caterpillars childprotagonist consoleclassix crocodiles deadlywater demons domesticcats fish ghosts giantspiders keys ladders meleeweapons minotaurs monsters nofalldamage notnintendocontentguid otherworld projectiledeflection savepassword score scorpions sewers skeletons snakes undead zombies	A sidescrolling action adventure 'parody horror' game. A young boy, Mark, returns from a ball game and meets a gargoyle alien named Bert. Bert chose Mark to help him out, so he took Mark to his own world and 'fused' with Mark's body. Now, Mark, with the trusty power of his baseball bat (which can be used to hit projectiles, sending them back at the enemy) and the ability to turn into the flying laser-firing Bert for a short time from taking a special pill, must go through eight weird, colorful levels (the first level gets freaky halfway through, with happy faces turning into bloody skulls and creepy faces), and over 20 bosses ranging from just plain silly (like a potted plant that says 'Hello Baby', a bouncing piece of fried shrimp, and a giant kitten) to the really eldritch (a bunch of weird faces, the Grim Reaper, and the final eyeball boss). What's even stranger about the game is its freaky and slightly disturbing (and a little gory) ending, and the fact that this Japanese game didn't come out in Japan. [riki]
Splatter House: Wanpaku Graffiti	Namco (Now Production)	1989	axes bossbattles cemetery chiroptera did fish maleprotagonist monsters nofalldamage platformer rescue savepassword skeletons splatterhouse superdeformed undead werewolves
Tashiro Masashi no Princess ga Ippai	Sony (Tose)	1989	bossbattles chiroptera fish movingplatforms nofalldamage thrownweapons underwaterdiving
IronSword: Wizards & Warriors II	Acclaim Entertainment;Mattel (Rare;Zippo Games)	1989	birds bossbattles chiroptera consoleclassix deceptivepackaging elementals fish forest frog ghosts keys magic mountain nofalldamage savepassword score shopping undead underwater walking weaponplot wizardsandwarriors	The land of Sindarin summons you, Kuros. This time, the evil Wizard Malkil has unleashed his fury in the form of the four elementals: Earth, Wind, Water and Fire. In order to conquer them and defeat the Wizard, you must reconstruct the IronSword, the only weapon Malkil fears. You'll journey through dark caverns and fiery terrain, discovering hidden treasures and magic spells as you go. Seek help from the Animal Kings, but beware of slimy spitters and snapping skulls. Good luck, Kuros. You're about to face what no warrior has faced before!* [64]* [52]* [37]* [27]***Published by Acclaim, 1989-12 in the USA Published by Mattel, 1991 in Australia Published by Acclaim, 1991-03-27 in Europe NES-IR-EEC Published by Acclaim, 1991-03-07, in Scandinavia. [Zerothis]
Mappy Kids	Namco	1989	anthroprotagonist crabs deathpits domesticcats lives mice mouseprotagonist nofalldamage platformer semaphore
Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum	Data East (Beam Software)	1990	aliens asphyxiation consoleclassix ladders nofalldamage robots	You're Dash Galaxy, Inter-planetary super hero. You've fought your way out of tight spots a hundred times, in a dozen solar systems. But you haven't seen tight till you accidentally land in the mental ward of the universe. The Alien Asylum. You must make your way through the mysterious and deadly levels of the Alien Asylum and destroy its Overlords in the Control Complex. Your weapons? Your wits. And a supply of bombs, detonators, and life-support modules. You'll need them all to penetrate deadly force fields. Move "Mind Blocks" into key positions to advance. And greet a gruesome variety of space-age lunatics who want you to stay. Wild graphics. Insane action. Dash Galaxy in the Alien Asylum might just drive you crazy!
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos	Tecmo	1990	birds bossbattles chiroptera consoleclassix deathpits enemyhealthdisplay meleeweapons ninja ninjagaiden ninjaprotagonist nofalldamage parallaxscrolling score stereo swords timelimit uvl-sku wallclimbing walljumping	Mislabelled as a Mega Drive review, but the text of the review and the screenshots make it clear it is about the NES game. [32]*Visually verified 0-18946-11010-3 is in fact the UPC code on the boxes for both Ninja Gaiden II and Ninja Gaiden IIIIn Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, a new villain, Ashtar, is revealed. Take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa and rescue Irene Lew, a former CIA agent, from Ashtar. Destroy the Sword of Chaos, a weapon of great power forged from the bone of a demon. Use techniques such as the Fire Wheel or the Windmill Throwing Star and attack while holding on to walls and ladders. Use the most innovative technique of all - the ability to create Shadow Clones, orange shadow versions of Ryu that will constantly follow him, repeating previous actions (moving or attacking) in a delayed cycle. Once again defeat henchmen, creatures and bosses with new fighting techniques and even more weapons as you progress through multiple stages on your way to destroying Ashtar, Jaquio and the Realm of Chaos.**A classic hit from Tecmo, Ninja Gaiden II satisfied the people's desire for more butt-kicking ninja action. With more enemies, power-ups, and awesome ninja skills, you could have even more fun testing your ninja mettle. With good graphics and a kicking soundtrack, it was definitely a pleasure to the senses. The only downside was the difficulty of the game; it's downright frustrating at times. Enemies always appear at the most unopportune times to push you into a hole or knock you off a wall, but that makes it all the more satisfying when you complete the game. [magus0008]
Power Blade	Taito (Natsume)	1990	2190s 22ndcentury 3rdmillennium alienmenace aliens boomerangs bossbattles consoleclassix enemyhealthdisplay extraterrestrial falloffdeath fallofftransitions future keys lives nofalldamage otherworld savepassword thrownweapons timelimit uvl-workingtitle versionvariations walking	22nd CENTURY WARRIOR! When New Earth's Master Computer is attacked by aliens, only NOVA, lord of the ancient Power Blade, can hope to battle through to Control Center and restore the Database!* [64]* [37]* [27]*The USA release is notably harder in that falling off the bottom of the screen kills you rather than transitioning to the area below.
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers	Capcom	1990	anthroprotagonist bossbattles cartoon consoleclassix deathpits directionalforce-movingsurface disney mp-cooperative nofalldamage platformer rodentprotagonist	[media=youtube]https://youtu.be/YGcbyQIsgxA[/media]* [173]* [169]* [70]Chip and Dale, those pint-sized but courageous Disney detectives, have received another desperate call for help: The evil Fat Cat has kidnapped Gadget... his sinister goal - to take over the city!! Join the Rescue Rangers on their exciting search through the darkest depths of slimy sewers to the electrifying heights of live telephone wires! Play alone or with a friend to locate Fat Cat's headquarters and thwart his diabolical scheme! Fat Cat's Bad Guys: Can you escape them or do you stand and fight? Deadly Attacking Killer Bees: Can you out run them or do you let them bite? Rabid Robot Rats and Mechanical Dogs: Are you saved from their savage jaws or do you bite them back? [66]* [64]*89% for one player 94% for two players [37]* [32]* [29]* [27]*1 player or 2 players simultaneous cooperative. [Zerothis]*A very simple and entertaining platform game, you have to pick up boxes and throw them to the enemies, the best part is that it lets you play with 2 players in a cooparative game. You have a great control over your character, it may be hard when you start to play it but you eventually master it with experience.
SD Hero Soukessen: Taose! Aku no Gundan	Banpresto (Interlink)	1990	anime bossbattles compatihero-series crossover deathpits did directionalforce-movingsurface gundam kamenrider nofalldamage rescue score superdeformed tvseries ultraman
Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout	Kemco	1990	anthroprotagonist bossbattles consoleclassix deathpits ladders lagomorphprotagonist looneytunes meleeweapons movingplatforms nofalldamage uvl-tiein	It's Bugs Bunny's 50th birthday and Bugs has been invited to a huge party in his honor. But Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Wile E. Coyote and Sylvester didn't make the guest list and they're out for not-so-sweet revenge. They have non-stop nasty tricks up their sleeves to spoil Bugs' chances of ever arriving at his own birthday bash. Dodge dangerous contraptions! Smash mysterious monsters! Help Bugs hip-hop to a happy birthday blowout!* [66]* [64]* [37]* [32]* [29]* [27]
Dragon Fighter	Towa Chiki;Sofel (Natsume)	1990	bossbattles monsters movingplatforms nofalldamage swords	It is a dark and disastrous time for the good people of the peaceful kingdom of Baljing. Zabbaong, a vicious and jealous warlock, has unleashed his evil hordes upon the land, ransacking and pillaging everything in their path. The country is in ruins and the people despair. However, a brave warrior has been summoned by Baljing's protector, the Dragon Spirit, to battle Zabbaong's evil armies and bring peace once again to the land. Engage the enemy as a valiant gladiator with an onslaught of muscle and steel, or do battle in the air, as you become a fierce and formidable dragon. You'll encounter everything from robots and giant centipedes to monstrous sea serpents, as you guide this courageous warrior and his dragon alter ego through the six stages of Zabbaong's sinister henchmen and make your way to the final encounter with the wicked sorceror himself! All the good people of Baljing are counting on you!
Conquest of the Crystal Palace	Asmik;Quest (Quest)	1990	birds bossbattles carnivorousplants chiroptera consoleclassix deathpits dogs highbornprotagonist lives meleeweapons monsters mountain movingplatforms nofalldamage samurai skeletons spiders swords undead	Return to the once beautiful Crystal Palace where your father's kingdom was brutally overthrown by Zaras, king of the infernal plateau. Call upon your guardian dog. Zap and battle your way through the peaks of Mount Crystal. Find Kim at the astral-mart, she will help you along your way with tools and food needed to make this awesome journey. Step into the Realm of the Guardian, the walkway to impending doom. Acid rain is forecasted by QNN... so keep your eyes on the road ahead. Beware! You will fight the biggest, meanest enemies ever seen on the NES! Investigate the Lair of Hungry Ghosts, gather special weaponry and gold. Enter the Gateway of Flame. Look out! The pathway has disappeared and there's only a moment between you and a sea of lava. These tasks and much more must be accomplished if you wish to regain your rightful throne!
Ninja Crusaders	American Sammy;Sammy (NMK)	1990	alieninvasion aliens bossbattles city deathpits fish future instantdeath japan jumping meleeweapons mp-cooperative ninja ninjaprotagonist nofalldamage postapocalypse robots score shapeshifting spears staves swords throwingstars thrownweapons tigers underwater walking whips	They struck without warning, wiping out the Earth's defenses in one master stroke. Cities were crushed, and the invading aliens showed no mercy! A small resistance force of Ninja, refusing to be conquered, still remained to fight the evil Inimicus. A daring plan was devised by the Ancient Ones to send out two special Ninja, and annihilate the alien threat once and for all!***NES-N4-USA 1 player or 2 players simultaneous cooperative. [i]忍者クルセイダーズ龍牙, Dragon Fang Ninja Crusaders[/i] [Zerothis]
Perman: Enban o Torikaese!!	Irem (Tamtex)	1990	bossbattles manga nofalldamage score
Wagyan Land 2	Namco (Now Production)	1990	birds lives nofalldamage score wagyan-series wiiuvirtualconsole
Jumpin' Kid: Jack to Mame no Ki Monogatari	Asmik (Now Production)	1990	birds bossbattles childprotagonist chiroptera did frog ghosts jackandthebeanstalk mice moneybags movingplatforms nofalldamage rescue snails thrownweapons uvl-sku	UPC: 6-92771-98116-1 appears on reproduction packages. It is a valid standard product code but it is also the code for an entirely different product.
Kabuki Quantum Fighter	HAL America;Pack-In-Video;Nintendo (Human)	1990	bossbattles consoleclassix enemyhealthdisplay nofalldamage robots score timelimit unarmedfighting virtualreality	The setting - Earth, the future. The defense computer protecting the entire planet has been invaded by a constantly mutating, evolving virus. One lone volunteer has the courage to face the virus on its own ground. Converted to raw data and transferred into the circuits of the computer, the molecular structure of this brave warrior is transformed by the as-yet untested Image Transfer System. Into the circuits of the computer steps an unlikely hero - the Quantum Fighter! Six levels of challenging action, unequalled game control, and a surprising arsenal of weapons!* [64]* [37]* [32]* [29]*** [27]
Bio Force Ape	Seta	1991	apples bananas biotechnology bizarrecreatures bossbattles directionalforce directionalforce-movingsurface directionalforce-wind earth elevators future grappling healthpickups jumping jumppads map movingplatforms mutants nofalldamage prototype ropeswinging softscifi teleporters unarmedfighting walking	A platformer. A genetically enhanced chimpanzee is on a mission to rescue is adoptive human family. The protagonist is quite acrobatic and in addition to kicks and punches can perform throws and wrestling style moves. This game is influenced by Sonic the Hedgehog and is notable for having high speeds.
Rainbow Islands	Ocean	1991	alone bossbattles bubblebobble hugeheads jovial lives nofalldamage score timelimit verticalplatformer	ISLAND-HOP COIN-OP BUB & BOB the heroes of BUBBLE BOBBLE are back! This time negotiating the hazards of seven Rainbow Islands. A myriad of creatures conspire to impede your progress at every level until you face the GUARDIAN... the ultimate test of your abilities.* [64]* [37]* [32]* [27]* [29]*NES-64-AUS, EAN: 501315661001, Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 published 1988 by Ocean in Australia NES-64-ESP, EAN: 501315661001, Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 published 1991 by Ocean in Spain NES-64-FRA, EAN: 501315661001, Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 published 1992 by Ocean in France NES-64-ITA, EAN: 501315661001, Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 published by Ocean in Italy NES-64-UKV Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 published by Ocean 1988 in the United Kingdom Note there are two different versions of Rainbow islands for NES/Famicom. Both developed by Taito. Both definitely based on the Arcade game. Both different. Both of them have their own entries here at UVL. This version in not available for Famicom. This version is the similar to all of the other ports of the Arcade game to home computers, consoles and handhelds. This version is more like the original arcade than [game=8135]the other NES version[/game].
Adventure Island II	Hudson Soft (Now Production)	1991	3dsvirtualconsole adventureisland birds consoleclassix lives nofalldamage platformer score snails snakes spiders wiivirtualconsole	Soar into action with Adventure Island II. That Evil Witch Doctor's just snatched your favorite lady. And you've got to battle your way past EIGHT treacherous islands to get her back. Combat prehistoric monsters -- some of the creepiest, fire-spitting critters ever to slither across a video screen! Survive molten volcanoes. Dodge giant scorpions and king cobras. And the action gets even crazier with a new vertical/horizontal scroll, while stage select lets you control play. So sharpen your axe, slip on a leopard skin, and take off for ADVENTURE ISLAND II. It's gonna be a wild ride!!!* [37]* [32]* [29]* [27]***Great game geared towards a younger audience but unless you can play the game for 12 hours nonstop you will never finish the game. There is no password or save game state when the game includes tons of levels. However, the game is very challenging and that means lots of fun. Also with the advent of emulators and save-state features this could be useful in saving your spot and continuing later.
Q Boy	Sachen (Thin Chen Enterprise)	1994	hopandbop nofalldamage	Far away in the Q Galaxy, there is a glittering planet where lives numerous odd animals. For having the Rainbow-Flower, the animals there all have happy and peaceful lives. However, the good times don't last long. A bad guy named Dr. Mouse comes and steals the Rainbow-Flower. He establishes a base there and tries to rule the world with the Rainbow-Flower. At this critical time, there comes the brave Q-Boy. Can he help the animals to overthrow Dr. Mouse and return the Rainbow-Flower to its rightful owners?***Visually confirmed, this game was packaged and published in a box and a single game cartridge. Announced in Sachen's catalog as TC-025 Puff Kid. Later released as TC-026 Q Boy. Two famicom multi-carts by Sachen feature this game as well. The Adventure Series cart calls it Puff Kid, the Lntellectual Series [sic] cart calls it something else.

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