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name	publisher(developer)	year	tags	description
A.S.P.: Air Strike Patrol	Nintendo;Seta (Seta)	1994	consoleclassix firstpartytitle saveram
ActRaiser	Enix (Quintet)	1990	actraiser-series angels bossbattles bossrush censored centaurs consoleclassix demons deuteragonist difficulty flying forest godgame godlingprotagonist grecoroman incarnateddivines inventory island jumping lives magic meleeweapons monsters multiphased multisequence possession premadeprotagonist saveram subterranean swords timelimit unusualprotagonist walking wiivirtualconsole	[100]* [22]* [64]* [37]* [32]* [32]European version [29] [27]Generations ago, the world fell into deep Chaos. The Master had maintained the world in a state of peace and harmony. However, an evil one called Tanzra began to threaten its very existence. People spent their lives manifesting their love to their Master while fearing The Evil One. The Master and The Evil One were eternal enemies. In strength and power they were almost equals. Even though the world has fallen into Chaos, somehow the earth continued on its revolving course.ActRaiser is a single player mix of alternating overhead city-building simulation and side-scrolling platform action. The protagonist in the English version is 'The Master'. A deity who's been away for a while and returns to find his people have been lead astray and their civilization destroyed by the demon Tanzra, "The Evil One". The player is controls things as the Master descends from heaven on a cloud to observer the people and causes a stone statue to be possessed with his spirit. Using this this living statue armed with a sword, demons are slain and souls are freed. The sim mode begins with the creation of a male and female to tend a population center as the Master eliminates more demons and miraculously prepares the way for the people to build and multiply in their little corner of the world. In this view, and angel armed with a bow and arrow is directed against demons emerging from their layers to attack the people. Meanwhile, the people are directed to seal the layers and build where the master directs. At a certain point, the local demons and their leader will regroup to stop the progress. At this point the Master inhabits a statue to finish the job in action mode. This continues for 6 regions until one final standalone action stage completed. The game's story is in fact a Judeo-Christian allegory; confirmed by the Japanese story of ActRaiser 2 where the protagonist and antagonist characters are revealed to be named God and Satan. No religion/faith tag yet applies to this game entry, however, because the religion of the game's creators is currently unknown to the uvl community (stay tuned). Even without the revelation of the true names of these characters, the allegory is pretty blatant. The Master descends and ascends to heaven, is accompanied by angel(s), creates life (beginning with a male and female), frees souls, performs miracles, destroys demons, creates order and peace out of chaos and strife, he cannot lose (though the player can), defeats the evil one, listens to and answers prayers, accepts offerings (which in turn benefit the people), casts false gods out of his temple, and is totally ignored by the people as soon as they perceive their problems have been eliminated and he loves them anyway. Hint: Preforming better in the action mode will actually cause more demos to inhabit the lairs in the sim mode. This in turns leads to a higher population potential for the region. The world map resembles North America The English version was much easier than the original. But, upon beating the game, the Japanese difficulty level for the action mode is unlocked. ActRaiser was provided for Wii's Virtual Console in 2007. [Zerothis]A masterpiece of game design originally released in the early days of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System , ActRaiser's enduring popularity stems from its revolutionary combination of action- and simulation-based game play. The user plays the role of the Master, a dethroned deity whose once-idyllic world has fallen under the control of the Evil One. Stripped of godly power, the Master must somehow put an end to the Evil One's reign and rebuild his desolate realm. Game play alternates between two modes: Action and Simulation. In Action mode, the Master must battle against impossible odds to pacify six lands. Pacifying a land unlocks Simulation mode. In this mode, the Master must oversee the development and re population of the territory he has reclaimed. In doing so, he will gain followers who gradually restore his godly might, empowering him to take back the next land and, ultimately, defeat the Evil One.**Shame on you if you've never played Actraiser before! This version, other than having an amazingly badass logo, is actually a lot harder than the US release of the game. Even in Fillmore 1, there are more brambles, more monsters, more everything. It's crazy great. Ian Kelley wanted to retranslate the game, so here it is! Far be it from me to deprive one of my star translators from an awesome request or two! Unofficial English translation available at Aeon Genesis (romhack.net) [cjlee001]
Air Management	koei (Koei)	1991	aerodyne airtrafficcontrol consoleclassix earth naturalistic saveram	You are the CEO of an airline company. Your goal is to become the most successful airline in the world by connecting all 22 cities with air routes, maintain a profit, and meet the required quota of passengers. If you cannot turn a profit for a year or meet the victory conditions in 32 years you lose. Welcome to the world of AEROBIZ.
Air Management II	Koei	1993	aerodyne airtrafficcontrol consoleclassix earth naturalistic saveram	You have just been elected as the CEO of a brand new airline company that must compete against 3 other airlines for global dominance. Set up new routes, buy businesses, and manage all your resources including planes, cash flow, and company representatives and become an airline magnate of the world!!
Aoki Densetsu Shoot!	KSS (Affect)	1994	saveram soccer
Aretha	Yanoman (Japan Art Media)	1993	aretha femaleprotagonist saveram
Battletech	Activision (Beam Software)	1993	4thmillennium battletech consoleclassix equipment-preselect extraterrestrial firstpersonshooter future mecha mechwarrior militaryfiction otherworld saveram spacefaringage walker walkers	MECHWARRIOR is a game where you go to a planet and in search of "fixers" who will set up some contracts with the local authorities. The terms are a flat payment and some salvage payments. Some houses are very stingy but they tell you a lot about the mission. Others pay well but may not tell you everything. Keep a relationship with all five houses and maintain the inner sphere to keep everything under control.* [67]* [29]* [29]* [27]
Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball	Hewson;Hudson (Hudson Soft)	1991	basketball consoleclassix professionalathlete saveram	Bill Laimbeer brought his rough-and-tumble style of basketball action to the SNES with BILL LAIMBEER'S COMBAT BASKETBALL. It's the year 2030, and Laimbeer is the commissioner of the pro basketball league. Players wear armor as weapons and mines are thrown from the stands, adding a whole new element to the game of hoops. Get ready for a futuristic look at the game with BILL LAIMBEER'S COMBAT BASKETBALL.
Brandish	Koei (Nihon Falcom)	1994	brandish consoleclassix saveram	Now that you've mastered games like Breath of Fire and Brain Lord, we think you're ready for a role-playing game where the sun doesn't shine and the monsters grow big, really big! In Brandish, you stand accused of murder, being pursued by a fearless bounty hunter looking to collect the reward. About to be captured, you fall into a deep underworld maze filled with dangerous traps and deadly monsters including: giant crabs, headless fist pounding warriors and fire spitting gargoyles. With the bounty hunter still hot on your trail, you must navigate your way out of the mazes and back to the surface ASAP. Our only advice: stay alert, well armed and always moving upwards!
Breath of Fire	Capcom	1994	amoeboids breathoffire combatmode consoleclassix premadeprotagonist rating-esrb-e saveram supermode	Long ago in the days of darkness and magic, a young wanderer comes face to face with his destiny. You control the fate of Ryu, a young warrior and descendant of the Light Dragon Clan. Together, with your mystical friend, Nina, gain experience and skill as you battle against strange monsters.***Breath of Fire was one masterpiece of an RPG! It was chock full of more features, interesting dungeon design, boss fights, and other fascinating facets than almost any RPG I'd played before. Aside from creative dungeons with rotating floors, teleporters, disappearing walls, and other bizarre phenomena, BoF had sidequests galore (many in which you'd earn powers to transform your characters), ultra-tough bosses, and even a deep dark well-kept secret that was your key to getting the best of the multiple endings. BoF also had an interesting plot with charming and colorful characters, and fun 'mini-games' like hunting animals with Bo and setting up a shop with Gobi. It's a shame that BoF2 was basically BoF1 with everything that made BoF1 fun taken out of it. [Spiez]
Breath of Fire II	Capcom	1994	amnesia amoeboids anuroids arena bellyofawhale bossbattles breathoffire caninoids cave circadiancycle combatmode consoleclassix cooking criticalchance crossbows dragons dragons-western encounters-random ether felinoids fishing forest fusionmode giantinsects harpies hunting initiative lastofakind magic magicrings maleprotagonist mandatoryloss mountain naga orphanprotagonist overworld paletteswapping paulbunyan possessed premadeprotagonist primates ragtaggang rating-esrb-e religion restaurant resting saveram school shopping stash staves supermode swords temple timechange town wasteland whips wiivirtualconsole wingedhumanoids witches xp-kills	Incorporating the same adventuring viewpoint and battle interface that made the original Breath of Fire so popular, Breath of Fire II became an instant favorite among RPG fans when it was released for the Super NES back in 1995. Breath of Fire II features four new fighting formations, which allows for greater control and strategy in battle. Adding even more depth to the series, players can combine their party members with Shamans to create enhanced characters.*Featuring a wide range of characters and personalities and a vast, endless world to explore, Breath of Fire II is the sequel to the original smash-hit role-playing game. In a world set 500 years after the previous installment, in a frontier village known as Gate, the father and sister of a young boy known as Ryu are suddenly abducted. Strangely, all the villagers appear to have completely forgotten everything about the incident, and Ryu has instantly become an orphan. At a church, Ryu meets Bow, another orphan in a similar predicament, and they slip away from town together to begin their adventure. Take advantage of the multiple game-play viewpoints found in the game (such as the quarter-view perspective during battles that made the original game so popular) to use exciting abilities like shaman fusing and dragon transformations and help these two heroes complete their mission.This is a traditional RPG, and doesn't really do anything drastically different from other games in the genre with the battles. Enemy encounters occur at random while you are walking on the overworld, or when you're going through an area such as a tower or a cave. By looking at your menu, you are able to get a rough idea about how many random battles there are likely to be in the particular area you are in. Though they occur more at some areas than others, there will be many enemies to fight. This can become frustrating, particularly when you are in a confusing area or maze.**Another classic RPG that was butchered by Nintendo during translation. An unofficial translation with improved graphics and cosmetic modifications is being worked on here (they also have a completed German translation): [[link:http://bof2.blogspot.com/]] [cjlee001]
Card Master: The Seal of Rimsalia	HAL Laboratory	1992	consoleclassix saveram	Taking advantage of the times of unrest, Galneon, one of the court magicians, launched a coup against King Wagnall. The King was killed in the conflict, and the evil Galneon ascended to the throne. In the conflict the King's two daughters disappeared. Their whereabouts are unknown.* [37]* [29]*Taking advantage of the times of unrest, Galneon, one of the court magicians, launched a coup against King Wagnall. The King was killed in the conflict, and the evil Galneon ascended to the throne. In the conflict the King's two daughters disappeared. Their whereabouts are unknown.*Game description taken from Peter Karsanow's walkthrough ([[link:http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/file/arcana.txt]]) Arcana is a non-real-time RPG. Movement occurs in steps or turns, and combat also occurs in phases. No arcade action, or running and jumping here. The graphics are reasonable, but minimally animated. Sound is good. Story suffers the old translation blues, and there are annoying jumps, but almost no spelling errors. This is the only RPG I've ever seen with a first-person point of view that generates graphics for 45 degrees in each 90 degree turn, so it doesn't look so abrupt! Apparently, this game was butchered during the translation. It is said that there are many differences between the Japanese (Card Master) and American (Arcana) versions--graphics, script, names, gameplay... I guess just about everything. Oh, and many things were deleted from the American version as well. [cjlee001]
Chrono Trigger	Square	1995	activetimebattle anuroids ballistics barghests censored chrono-series consoleclassix domesticcats epic expressivehair humanoidanimals lutris magic manaburn mode7 newgameplus powercorrupts premadeprotagonist rating-esrb-e sauroids saveram screenshake silentprotagonist timetravel	Nobuo Uematsu stepped in to finish the work of Yasunori Mitsuda when Mitsuda was unavailable due to temporary health issues aggravated by self-imposed overworking. 54 tracks are considered to be by Mitsuda while 10 are entirely by Uematsu.* [32]The 32-Meg quest begins.The millennium. A portal is opened. The chain of time is broken. A young man is transported into the past, altering the course of history and the outcome of the future. He has to find his way home, but first he must travel to the outer edges of time to repair the world's chronology. On the way, he encounters strange friends and foes, utilizes incredible devices and vehicles, and penetrates and neutralizes the fortresses of the past, present, and future. A paradox has been created. If he does no restore the order of time, nothing will ever be the same. He is the one who will become a hero. He is Crono.Classic time-traveling Squaresoft RPG with some of the best graphics and music of its time. Although Chrono Trigger is a tad overrated, it is still quite a marvelous RPG. It features a huge sprawling quest, multiple characters with different skills, excellent graphics and music, and an ATB battle system that features a wide assortment of spells and even combo attacks! The game has many different endings for replay value, and you can restart with all your items and experience from previous games. [Spiez]I don't think Chrono Trigger is overrated at all. I can't think of many RPGs on the SNES, or even on modern systems, that can rival Chrono Trigger. Awesome story, music, graphics, characters, battle system, replayability... the list goes on. The only SNES games I'd even put on the same plateau with Chrono Trigger are probably Seiken Densetsu 3 and Front Mission... maybe Final Fantasy VI and Star Ocean. Bottom line--Chrono Trigger is the benchmark for Japanese-style RPGs. Apparently, some text referring to demons, alcohol, etc. and possibly some plot-related text as well, were cut out of the English release. An unofficial re-translation is being worked on at the [[link:http://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Retranslation Chrono Compendium]] (as well as dozens of quality* fan-made games and hacks). Unofficial Italian translation: [[link:http://www.sadnescity.it/ SadNES City Translations]] [cjlee001]
Dai-4-Ji Super Robot Taisen	Banpresto (Winky Soft)	1995	grid grid-square mouse saveram superrobotwars tacticalrpg
Dig and Spike Volleyball	Tonkin House;Hudson Soft (Tonkin House)	1993	beachvolley consoleclassix saveram volleyball
Donkey Kong Country	Nintendo (Rare)	1994	alligators anthroprotagonist bananas butterflies cave characterswitch consoleclassix donkeykong factory firstpartytitle fish forest frog giantinsects giantwasps gorillas jumping jungle lives minecarts parrots primateprotagonist primates rhinoceroses ropeswinging saveram secrets secrets-falling sharks snakes snesclassic subterranean treetoptown tropic tumbling underwater unusualmounts wiivirtualconsole wintery	[100]* [45]* [29]* [27]While some thought it would never be possible, DONKEY KONG COUNTRY is here for the Super Nintendo in all of its glory. Play as Donkey Kong and his good buddy Diddy Kong as they attempt to reclaim DK's stolen banana hoard from the wicked King K. Rool and his vicious Kremlings.Donkey Kong Country is an incredible island adventure, and the first game to feature Donkey Kong's sidekick, Diddy Kong . Challenged by the crazed tribe of reptilian Kremlings, the Kongs face their cunning adversaries armed with lightning-quick moves, chest-pounding muscle and awesome aerial acrobatics. The duo also gets help from a host of friends and family, from Funky Kong , Cranky Kong and Candy Kong to Rambi the rhino, Expresso the ostrich, Enguarde the swordfish, Squawks the parrot and Winky the frog. This game has more than 30 levels, plus dozens of hidden caves and secret rooms - more than 100 areas in all. Help the Kongs recover their stolen banana hoard!*Donkey Kong Country hit the SNES with a big impact when it was released back in 1994. That's also when people started recognizing the company 'RAREWARE'. Donkey Kong JR.(from the original Donkey Kong Junior for NES) is on a quest to find his banana hoard stolen by the kremlings. The Original Donkey Kong, which is now Cranky Kong, makes an appearance in this game, and gives you tips and hints(for a fee, of course). You must be wondering,'Why is this game is big? Why did it have a big impact on the SNES?' Simply put, it was revolutionary. It was the first game of its type. It boasts highly advanced graphics for the SNES. RARE, along with POWER ANTIALAS tools, created 3d models, which were then converted into sprites with shading. There are many weather effects, such as rain and snow, and the backgrounds are gorgeous. But the game's graphics really shine in the character's smooth animation. Since they were, to begin with, 3d models, their animation is very smooth and correct. Donkey Kong Country also has unforgettable music. I'm sure the tunes will be stuck in your head all day long. Unlike other games where it seems as if they just plopped random notes down at places, RARE took the time the fine-tune the music, making it very exciting and memorable. Aside from graphics and music, this game also boasts very great gameplay. the controls are easy to master, and they respond instantly at the press of a button. This is very important in later levels, when the challenges become tougher. RARE did a great thing by adding what most games lacked, a map screen! Yes, with the map screen, you can easily travel between levels, replay the ones you like, or just go back and earn 1-ups. Another neat feature is the ability to complete the whole game. By this, I mean RARE has given you tasks in each level you must complete. These tasks are in the form of mini-games. See if you can achieve all 101%(Believe me, it can be quite a challenge)! If you're the type who enjoys playing with other people, then you can select from two different multiplayer modes: Team and Competition. In team mode, one player takes control of Diddy while the other takes control of Donkey Kong. In competition mode, there are two different sets of Kongs, the original and the Kongs wearing the yellow ties(the tie makes a whole difference!). All in all, I would say Donkey Kong Country is a masterpeice. You can easily see how much time and effort RARE put into this game, and they didn't skimp on the detials. Some say this game rivals PSX games, and they're right. This game is still fun and challenging, years after it was released! [Dynamiton]
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest	Nintendo (Rare)	1995	♫theentertainer anthroprotagonist bananas characterswitch consoleclassix donkeykong femaleprotagonist firstpartytitle fish forest giantbeetles giantinsects giantrats giantspiders giantwasps gorillas hive lives mine mp-cooperative mp-versus multiplayer parrots pinnipeds primateprotagonist primates rating-esrb-e rats rhinoceroses saveram secrets snakes underwater unusualmounts volcano watercraft-location wetland wiivirtualconsole	In the sequel to the immensely popular Donkey Kong Country, Diddy Kong gets the spotlight, along with his girlfriend, Dixie Kong - a great little monkey with a dangerous ponytail. The action starts on the wreck of King K. Rool's Gangplank Galleon that has apparently broken up on a reef offshore from the Kremlings' Island. Diddy and his friends will have to work together to rescue Donkey Kong , exploring all the hidden areas of the Kremlings' island: a spooky haunted forest, treacherous swamps, a giant beehive oozing with sticky honey and lava-filled caves, just to name a few. [Nintendo]***A sequal to Donkey Kong Country. Is a lot like the first. It his better graphics, longer levels, and new charaters to add new twists.
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!	Nintendo (Rare)	1996	anthroprotagonist bartering cablecars characterswitch cliff consoleclassix donkeykong elephant factory femaleprotagonist firstpartytitle giantinsects giantrats giantspiders giantwasps gorillas lives livesnowman mp-cooperative parrots primateprotagonist primates robots rotorcraft saveram secrets sewers trees tumbling underwater unusualmounts ursinoids watercraft-small waterjumping wiiuvirtualconsole wiivirtualconsole wintery xrayelectrocution	Monkey mayhem lives on! KIDDY KONG is a portly primate toddler with incredible power and agility! He teams up with Dixie Kong to stop the ever present army of Kremlings. The game play and ACM graphics just keep getting better in this visually stunning installment in one of the most popular video game series of all time. Combining their unique abilities as they each other into action Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong set off to rescue Diddy Kong and DONKEY KONG. Collect tons of treasures grab billions of bananas and find more stuff than you've ever seen (or not seen) as you set off on the greatest DKC adventure yet! The final showdown with KAOS takes place in a cliff-top laboratory at the End of the World. It could get seriously ugly. Monkey mayhem lives on in this exotic island adventure!* [29]* [46]* [32]* [27]*Revisit Donkey Kong Island and join the Kong family for their latest adventure. The Kremlings have a mysterious new leader named KAOS and are up to their usual mischief, even capturing Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. Now it's up to Dixie Kong and the newest Kong, a giant infant named Kiddy, to rescue the two missing apes. They'll travel across previously unseen parts of the island in their search, and even take to the skies in a rocket at one point. Lucky for them, Dixie and Kiddy's powers complement each other (including Kiddy's talent for rolling like a barrel), so they form a powerful team capable of major Kremling damage. They're not completely on their own, either, since returning favorites like Funky Kong and Enguarde the swordfish provide help along the way. And in a series known for its abundance of secrets and high replay value, this entry doesn't disappoint, with enough hours of game play to satisfy Donkey Kong himself. Anyone else have a sudden urge for some bananas?*A sequal to Donkey Kong Country. Is a lot like the first. It his better graphics, longer levels, and new charaters to add new twists. [Airhead91]
Dragon Quest I & II	Enix	1993	dragonquest encounters-random lightbridges noconsoleclassix saveram shopping	Game description from RPGOne: In Dragon Quest I you explore the world, defeating vicious Wyverns and evil Dragons in your quest to rescue the kidnapped Princess, retrieve the stolen Light Orb, and free the land of Alefgard from the grasp of Evil. In Dragon Quest II, you control three characters, two princes and a princess, descendants of the hero from Dragon Quest I. This time, your world is much larger, the enemies hunt in packs, and your task more complex. By land and by sea, you must explore both a new land and the original world of Dragon Quest I, all the while working to defeat the evil cult leader Hargon and his army of demons. Unofficial English translation available: [[link:http://www.rpgone.net/]] [cjlee001]
Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu e...	Enix	1996	dragonquest encounters-random illequipped noconsoleclassix saveram shopping	Game description from RPGOne: This is a Super Famicom remake of the 1988 Famicom classic with improved graphics, sound, and programming. Over a dozen years ago, the kingdom's great hero Ortega embarked on a journey to defeat Baramos, but was said to have perished from a plunge a volcano. Presently, a single youth, on his 16th birthday, goes to the castle of Aliahan. The youth is the hero Ortega's only child. The King, recognizing the youth's determination to succeed the fallen father, commands, 'defeat the Demon Lord Baramos.' Assemble a team of companions, which are pre-made or player created, to save the world from the terrors of the Demon Lord Baramos. It also has never before seen features also like the personality system and small medals. Many consider this to be the best of the Dragon Quest series. The translation project has passed through many hands. Dejap was working on this, but they're now inactive. There is a partial patch available on their site though: [[link:http://www.dejap.com/ http://www.dejap.com/]] RPGOne is currently working on DQ3 so check their site for progress: [[link:http://www.rpgone.net/ http://www.rpgone.net/]] [cjlee001]
Dragon Quest VI: Maboroshi no Daichi	Enix (Enix;Heart Beat)	1995	dragonquest noconsoleclassix saveram	Incomplete unofficial English translation available: [[link:http://www.geocities.com/noprgress/]] There is also a patch from DeJap, but the one from NoProgress has more done. [cjlee001]
Dragon Quest: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride	Chunsoft (Enix)	1992	dragonquest group monsters saveram	A fantastic game, perhaps not the best in the series on SNES, but definitely a must-play classic. A simple masterpiece. I find it curious that there are people who vote for it with a grade 3, or lower, and so few have played or finished it.*[media=youtube]bIWvEFPdEmM[/media]* [30]*The Japanese subtitle literally means "Hand of Heaven". Titled Dragon Quest: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride in Europe. [Zerothis]*Two unofficial English translations available for this one. The first patch was done by [[link:http://www.dejap.com/ DeJap]] and [[link:http://pt.parodius.com/ Partial Translations]]. The second patch was done by [[link:http://byuu.cinnamonpirate.com/ byuu]]. byuu's translation is a bit more literal, but both patches are very well-done, so take your pick. [cjlee001]
Drakkhen	Kemco-Seika;Infogrames (Kemco-Seika)	1991	ballistics consoleclassix drakkhen-series genderchoice group magic monsters saveram
Dungeon Master	LucasArts (FTL Software)	1993	dungeoncrawler dungeonmaster-series gridmove group hunger magic saveram	Select your four adventurers and descend into the depths of the dungeon. Dungeon Master is a significant enhancement to the 3D dungeon crawl type of role-playing adventure game. The addition of a mouse-based combat and inventory system in Dungeon Master gives it a feel that is incomparable!!*** [32]
E.V.O.: Search for Eden	Enix (Almanic)	1992	acrossages animalprotagonist consoleclassix evolution saveram underwater	Whether you believe in evolution or not, E.V.O.: Search for Eden is a unique game that has to be seen to be believed! You start as a small fish millions of years ago. You’ve got to eat smaller fish while avoiding being eaten by bigger creatures of the sea to gain evolution points. When you earn enough points, you can evolve your character into a bigger and stronger animal. As the game progresses, your character will become diverse, intelligent, and adept as you fight for survival and to prove yourself as one of "the fittest." By using the "Book of Life" feature, you have the ability to create and save up to 50 of your favorite creatures! Travel back in time and see if you can reach the mythical land of Eden in E.V.O.: Search for Eden.*Apparently the Japanese title translates to something like: 4.6 billion year tale.*Somehow, humans evolved from Cabbits. [Haoie]
EarthBound	Nintendo (HAL Laboratory)	1995	1990s censored childprotagonist cleargame communicator consoleclassix earth earthbound enemyscan firstpartytitle group latemodernperiod lutris mr.t parody postcreditsscene present psychicpowers psychics redeemingbeatdown saveram snesclassic speakwithanimals urbanfantasy uselessadults uvl-fantitle	You are Ness, a kid sleeping in his home when a alien comes to you and tells you that you along with three other kids are the only ones who can save the future of Earth. Your mission: find the other three chosen ones and then stop the horrible Gigayas who are going to invade Earth. This is EARTHBOUND!!!* [32]Very unique RPG in which you control a child and play in a modern day setting (the 90s).In an age of RPGs filled with tales of swords and magic and dragons, a new RPG is born to break the mold. Earthbound is a very unique RPG where swords and magic are replaced by baseball bats and psychic powers; instead of dragons you fight crooked cops and cult leaders. The story is light-hearted and humorous, with quite the colorful cast of characters. The graphics are rather sub-par (even for when the game came out) but it's a gaming experience unlike any other. [magus0008]*I need help on this game.:(What do you do in four side after the spook comes!Can someone tell me. [George]
Elfaria: The Isle of the Blest	Hudson;Light & Shadows;Susumu Matsushita (RED Entertainment)	1993	saveram uvl-originaltitlemissing
Equinox	Sony (Software Creations)	1993	chiroptera ghosts keys knives labyrinth mode7 overworld saveram swords trolls
Extra Innings	Sony Imagesoft	1992	baseball consoleclassix saveram
F-Zero	Nintendo	1990	26thcentury 3dsvirtualconsole consoleclassix firstpartytitle flatterrain fzero hovervehicle launchtitle mode7 performanceissues playerschoice racinggame rating-esrb-m saveram snesclassic sourcecodestolen wiiuvirtualconsole wiivirtualconsole	[37]* [111]* [83]* [49]* [33]* [100]* [30]*European version [22]Japanese version [22] [66]* [64]* [32]* [29]* [27]*F-Zero delivers the excellent play control you've come to expect in a game from Mr. Miyamoto and his team at Nintendo. You can bank with the R Button and tip down your nose while making jumps. You'll need all the control you can get, too, as you roar through the twists and turns of F-Zero's 15 deviously difficult courses. There are four hover cars to choose from, each with its own strong points and weak points. Most beginners find the durability and handling of the Fire Stingray easiest to use (despite poor acceleration), but veteran players will often choose the more-balanced Blue Falcon. Strategy plays a big part in this speedfest. In this one-player racing game you will need to find shortcuts, elude hazards and snag power-ups if you want to beat your savvy competition. Keep an eye...
F1 Pole Position	Ubi Soft (Human)	1993	consoleclassix formula1 motorracing motorsport saveram
F1 ROC: Race of Champions	Seta	1992	consoleclassix formula1 motorracing motorsport saveram	In F1ROC: RACE OF CHAMPIONS, you drive in racecars and compete in a series of sixteen races on tracks from around the world. You will earn money for each race depending on how you placed (for instance, first place nets you $7000) which you can use to purchase upgrades for your car. So get set for road ripping action!!!* [27]*An F-Zero clone, it has a poor graphic and gameplay
Fever Pitch Soccer	U.S. Gold	1995	consoleclassix saveram soccer
Final Fantasy II	Square	1991	ballistics consoleclassix enemyscan finalfantasy friendship mode7 mp-cooperative saveram	The crusade for the crystals. In the Kingdom of Baron, powerful airships rule the skies. At the head of this elite fighting force is Cecil, Captain of the Red Wings. As our adventure begins, Cecil and his squadron are ordered to steal a powerful crystal from a rival kingdom. Upon their return, Cecil questions the King's orders and is stripped of his command. To prove his loyalty, he must stay a dreadful monster and deliver a mysterious package to a neighboring town. But when the package explodes, destroying everyone, Cecil and his friend Kain vow to fight the King's dark forces. Will you be able to save the world from their evil plan to control the crystals? Get ready for the most challenging role-playing adventure ever.*My opinion of this game was tainted, or rather not tainted, by having previously only played [game=#7790]Final Fantasy[/game] and not even knowing about the real [game=#19751]Final Fantasy II[/game] or [game=#19752]Final Fantasy III[/game] games. For this reason, my rating was higher than I'm inclined to rate it now. But, when I think back. The game was new, massive, lots of surprise and wonder and, better than the 'original', when I played it. So, I'm not reducing my rating. To [game=#19751]FFII[/game] and especially [game=#19752]FFIII[/game] players, I'll warn, this game might not meet any expectations of better-than-what-came-before. But it will do it with a better interface and graphics. To those who've never played [game=#19751]FFII[/game] and especially [game=#19752]FFIII[/game], it even better than what-came-before. And yes, I did rated [game=#7790]FF[/game] higher, [i]and[/] claim this game is better. That's because [game=#7790]FF[/game] is so much better than its contemporaries. Someday I hope to play the real [game=#6369]Final Fantasy IV[/game].* [29]*Note that Easytype was actually made from the untranslated US template and is [i]much[/i] easier than the actual US version. There's apparently a misconception that the US version was made from the Easytype instead.Only version of Final Fantasy 4 officially released in the United States. This was actually a translation of the 'toned down' version made for kids in Japan. This was to make the game easer for children. It lacked most of the features in the original version- including many weapons, items, and a special item, the 'Porno Mag,' which couldn't actually be viewed. [anonymous]**Actually Final Fantasy IV toned down and renamed for American players, this is the first installment of the Final Fantasy series for SNES. Not much really stands out in my mind about this game, it's average compared to others. The down side of this game, to me as a gamer, was not only the fact they tried to conceal the absence of the other two NES games by changing the number, but that we received the 'easytype' of the game. Many still consider this game a classic, arguably the best of the series. I've not personally finished the hard type yet, but Final Fantasy V was much nicer, in my opinion. FFIV is still one of the best rpgs for the snes. It's plot is one of the most well thought up of any rpg.
Final Fantasy IV	Square	1991	♫saberdance enemyscan finalfantasy menus mode7 saveram	Original Japanese version of Final Fantasy 4. Much more challenging than the US release which lacks most plot parts, items, text, and abilities- all of which were retained in the original japanese version. A rom HAS been translated by J2E so that people can experience this original (and much better) game. If you enjoied Final Fantasy II for SNES, I highly reccoment this [The Translated Version].
Final Fantasy V	Square	1992	desperatepower finalfantasy saveram worldtree	continuing with the excellent standards Final Fantasy players all know, Final Fantasy V was, in my oppinion, the peak of the series. It's class system allowed players to choose what they wanted their characters to be in the middle of the game, gaining skills for the class until it is mastered and then moving on to another. Although the class system was made even better for final fantasy tactics, FFV is still a good preview of what FFT has to offer. A gripping story that spans two worlds that were once one, good graphics and music, and great gameplay make this one of the best RPG's made. unfortunately Square/Nintendo never brought Final Fantasy V to america, but it is soon to be re-released here in the Final Fantasy Anthology.***Unofficial English translation: [[link:http://www.romhacking.net http://www.romhacking.net]] Unofficial Italian translation: [[link:http://www.sadnescity.it/ http://www.sadnescity.it/]] [cjlee001]
Final Fantasy VI	Square	1994	activetimebattle censored consoleclassix desperatepower enemyscan femaleauthor finalfantasy flyingjellyfish friendship genderequipment giantgastropods magic magicaltechnology manaburn mp-cooperative saveram snesclassic sorcery unhealthyundead worlddomination	MagiTek has been reborn. And the end of the world is near. Ages ago, evil beings created powerful creatures called Espers, and unleashed them against each other. The resulting battles left their world a smoldering rubble. Legend has it the Espers destroyed themselves and most of humanity. Magic disappeared forever. Centuries have passed and a rational world now exists with Espers living only in myths, until one frozen solid since the ancient wars is unearthed. Suddenly, there are reports of magical attacks on civilians. Imperial Commandos launch raids using magic-powered MagiTek weapons. Magix is obviously alive and the world is in danger again. Who or what is behind the rediscovery and redeployment of this legendary power? What chaotic plans exist that will wreak havoc on this orderly world?*Japanese version [32]Japanese version [29]The last of the Final Fantasy series to be released for any Nintendo system, Final Fantasy VI showed a bit of improvement on the side of graphics. However the game falls out of balance quickly, espically after getting espers. The story was alright, but this is not one of my favorates of the series. The music from this game, however, is some of the best in any Final Fantasy game.From my point of view this was the peak of the series, possibly not including VII. The combat system was refined from V and the story is much more gripping, even from early on. That and the increased dose of humour that was reflected in Chrono Trigger and then in FFVII, a welcome improvement. (The odd numbering is due to the fact that this was the sixth FF game in Japan, but only the 3rd to get a US release, hence the English translation was badged as Final Fantasy III) [Flying_Arsedoctor]**A great RPG that could've been better... the only thing that I didn't like about this game was the character classes. ALL the characters can use ALL magic, and most of the equipment can be used by everyone. There is really nothing that sets one character apart from another. Sure you have the special skills, but trust me, those become obsolete fast. Towards the end, all of your characters will be either dual-wielding or casting Ultima in every battle. There is also an unofficial re-translation of the game, which according to the authors (RPGOne) is more faithful to the original. The patch also inserts the original Japanese titles screen and gives you the option of fixing a few infamous bugs such as the Vanish-Doom bug: [[link:http://www.rpgone.net/ RPGOne]] Unofficial Swedish translation: [[link:http://www.cyndeline.net/ Cyndeline Romhacks]] Unofficial Italian translation: [[link:http://www.sadnescity.it/ SadNES City Translations]] Several unofficial French translations: - [[link:http://terminus.romhack.net/ Terminus Traduction]] - [[link:http://generation9.kanshima.net/b2/?behav=4 Generation IX]] - [[link:http://ff6.sm-soft.org/ffvifr/ffvifr.php Setzer & Mouette Software]] [cjlee001]
Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest	Square	1992	consoleclassix finalfantasy saveram	Think you can save the world? Here's your chance to play the world's first role-playing game for the entry-level player. The planet is dying. Cold winds blow. Fires rage. Trees are withering. In other words, it's brutal out there. Only you can stop the Dark King from consuming the light from the Crystals of Earth. But don't think it'll be a walk in the park. You're up against the sleaziest of slimebags, the evilest of ecto-scum - we're talking serious monsters here. This isn't your basic shoot-'em-to-smithereens kiddy game, either. You'll have to think your way out of some tough spots. Think you can handle that?*European version [29]* [29]* [27]*This beginer level RPG is good for children, but if you're a fan of the Final Fantasy series I would reccomend staying away from this one. There is little challenge in this game.
Front Mission	Square (G-Craft)	1995	2090s 21stcentury frontmission grid grid-square locationalhealth mecha savepassword saveram tactical tacticalrpg	The single player mode uses battery back save ram but the 2 player mode uses passwords. [Zerothis]*Game description from [url=http://www.romhacking.net]Romhacking.net[/url]: People in the scene go wild over many of the things in Japan. J-Pop. Giant Mechas. Strategy RPGs. Well, Front Mission takes two of those three things (guess which ones), and swirls them together. The combination of giant robots with huge-ass guns fighting in a turn-based strategy environment should satisfy the inner fan-boy in all of us. The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is excellent SRPG fare. Unofficial English translation available: [url=http://fh.digitalmenagerie.org/]fh.digitalmenagerie.org/[/url] [cjlee001]*Not released outside of Japan, but a patch is available. This concerns the exploits of the second Huffman war from the perpective of a mercenary squad called 'Carrion Crew'. Lots of Wanzer battles. [Haoie]
Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Douchuu: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake	Konami	1995	ganbaregoemon saveram
Gemfire	Koei	1993	consoleclassix saveram	Long, long ago in the land of Ishmeria, 6 magicians and a dragon were sealed in the gems of the crown Gemfire. With their magic locked inside, the crown held powers to help the people of Ishmeria. But, King Eselred used Gemfire against the people, destroying the towns and fields! In a brave attempt to stop the king, Princess Robyn released the gems from the crown. Now the spell of Gemfire is broken, and Robyn is locked away in a tower! As Prince or Princess of a noble family, capture the gems and unite them with the crown. You must return peace to Ishmeria!
Goal!	Jaleco (Tose)	1992	consoleclassix saveram soccer
Harvest Moon	Pack-In-Video (Natsume)	1996	consoleclassix farmsimulation harvestmoon idleactivity lifesimulation lutris marriage roses rural saveram seasons selectivebreeding sliceoflife socialsimulation timemanagement wiivirtualconsole	You bought the farm, so now it's time to roll up your sleeves and try living off the fat of the land. Fresh air and the beauty of the outdoors will be fulfilling, but a successful farm needs a lot of working capital as well. There are buildings on your property, but they are in need of livestock. You have a modest house, but if things get lonely in the field, it's going to take a remodel to woo a female farming companion. Your challenge is to dig in and build your life as a farmer from the ground up. How you manage will determine the outcome, but remember: You always reap what you sow.***A wicked game if you like repetative RPGs. [Trojan Jinx]
Illusion of Gaia	Enix;Nintendo (Quintet)	1993	consoleclassix earth ether firstpartytitle illusionofgaia lutris maleprotagonist mothernature mu mutagen nazcalines orphanprotagonist russianroulette saveram shapeshifting teenprotagonist	In the credits the names of males appear in blue, the names of females in red.* [46]* [32]*European version Mislabelled as a "Mega-CD" review [29]Japanese version [29] [27]THE ILLUSION OF GAIA is one of three games in a trilogy by Enix, also including Terranigma and Soul Blazer. You control Will, an orphan who lives with his grandparents in South Cape and who has the ability to transform into other beings. Use this and help him explore!!!US Illusion of Gaia EU Illusion of Time JP ガイア幻想紀*As Will, you are sent out to the ruins to collect Mystic Dolls. You would also like to find out what happened to your missing father. This is an action/role-playing game played from an overhead view. Journey across the world and try to solve the mystery of your father's disappearance. Battery backup saves your progress.
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Volume One	Interplay	1994	archaicearth arda bodyarmor bows consoleclassix earth halflings highfantasy incarnateddivines keys lotr mouse multitap mystics saveram swords uchronia weefolk weefolkprotagonist	[b]J.R.R. Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings - The most enduring epic fantasy adventure around[/b] The ring that has the power to decimate Middle Earth must be destroyed. Fate has chosen you to undertake this epic quest. Legend tells of a game up to 5 players that can be controlled by mouse or joypad. Is it fact? Or is it fantasy...?***Nope this isn't a misprint. It is not a new game for an old console. This game was for the old LOTR cartoon movie (anyone actually WATCH that??) which was fated to have no sequel. This is NO Neverwinter Nights. It has a very simple interface (TOO simple sometimes) and NO you CAN'T walk around invincible wearing the ring like in some other games. [Garrett]
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball	Nintendo (Software Creations)	1994	baseball batterup consoleclassix majorleaguebaseball saveram xband	Bring "The Kid" into your living room with KEN GRIFFY JR. PRESENTS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL. Play with or against all 28 Major League teams in their actual stadiums. When you have selected a team, you can take on the challenges of a pennant race in a 26, 78, or 162 game season. If you want to be part of the action, there is room for more than 100 custom player names. Swing for the fences, break-up the double play, and try to steal third in KEN GRIFFY JR. PRESENTS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.
Kirby's Dream Land 3	Nintendo (HAL Laboratory)	1997	consoleclassix drm firstpartytitle kirby moaifigures platformer saveram	King Dedede has been possessed by an evil force and is causing trouble all over Dream Land and only Kirby can save the day!* [100]*Albeit not as entertaining as Super Star, but still fun. Many levels, each with a little bonus to do. All bonuses must be completed to fight the true final boss. Kirby rides his buddies for good effect, like Coo the owl and Nago the cat. [Haoie]
Lady Stalker: Kako Kara no Chousen	Taito (Climax Entertainment)	1995	femaleprotagonist saveram	From the '[game=#9940]Landstalker[/game]' series (quite same gameplay, same 3D iso). Landstalker is so much better, this game is just correct.
Lagoon	Kemco (Seika)	1991	consoleclassix monsters saveram	All of the water in Lakeland has been contaminated. Take the role of Nasir, Child of Light, and embark on a quest to find the source of the pollution. While on his journey, Nasir will have to navigate mazes filled 3D monsters. Fortunately, he has a variety of weapons, items, and magic spells to dispatch his enemies. Nasir will grow into a man as he tries to restore pure water to Lakeland in LAGOON.* [32]This game is the hands-down champion if anyone ever asks "Hey, can you name a game that's REALLY fun to play, despite the fact that the main character looks like a stupid Lego-Man with a hole in his head and the plot is almost non-existant?"... Let's start at the beginning. Want to hear the plot? Begin sarcasm* OK, but be warned, it's so clever and chilling, you'll either be getting nightmares about it, or you won't because you can't sleep as you'll be up all night pondering it! End sarcasm The Kingdom (I think it's called Lakeland) is in trouble. Demons have appeared, and the water suddenly becomes muddy!! OH NO!! What are we going to do? Call NASIR, the Champion of Light! He'll be sure to save the day by calling the Exorcist and ordering a Brita purifier! ...Well, that would be the obvious choice of what I'D do, but just to make this game long, you get to wander all around Lakeland killing monsters, and finding the evil force behind the pollution and defeating him, thus restoring peace (and purified water) to the land. Based on that description, you'd think I'd give it a 1, right? WRONG!! When you factor in the Gameplay, that's so fun it brings it up to the 9 I gave it. You don't know why you play the game with the stupid-looking hero and the ridiculous so-called "plot"...but you do...and you get addicted...and it's...it's...FUN!! To make it sound A LOT simpler than it is, picture Zelda only you can jump, and it's a lot more fun than that. Erm...just play it and you'll see.
Lemmings 2: The Tribes	Psygnosis;Sunsoft (DMA Design)	1994	♫bluedanube ♫overthewaves consoleclassix destructibleworld digging langinsignificant lemmings mouse pickaxe pixelterrain saveram	The Lemmings have split into 12 different tribes in LEMMINGS 2: Tribes. You will have to lead each tribe through a series of puzzles. In order to get past each puzzle, utilize the unique skills of each tribe. Surf by obstacles with the Beach Lemmings, destroy frozen blockades with the Polar Lemmings, and jump to victory with the Sports Lemmings.* [45]* [27]***I'm sure you heard of Lemmings, those little green mophair creatures who have no mind of their own? Lemmings 2 the Tribes is a really great game. In this game, you must help the lemmings survive by playing leader, commanding each lemming what to do and when to do it. You then try to complete all of the game's levels without losing too many Lemmings. But be careful, some puzzles may take you hours, or even days, to figure out! [Dynamiton]

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