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Author: GN Team - Published: 5 April 2024, 11:43 pm
The Goonies is the video game adaptation of the famous 1985 film written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner. Developed by Datasoft for 8-bit platforms, the game was released in the same year as the film, initially for Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and Apple II. The Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions arrived in 1986.
The game consists of eight screens, each representing a different scene from the film. Players control two of the protagonist kids from the movie who must work together to solve puzzles and clear the level. The game supports cooperative two-player mode, which is the best way to enjoy it. In addition to solving puzzles, players must try not to be hit by various enemies such as bats and flying demons, and of course, avoid the Fratelli family members (for those who don't recall, the kids' enemies are Italian criminals known as the "Fratelli" family). It's a platform game that requires some strategy and good reflexes. The difficulty level is not low; players need to become very skilled to complete the game. Only when both protagonists reach the exit point is the level achieved.
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Author: Adam - Published: 4 April 2024, 1:35 pm
Midwinter II: Flames Of Freedom is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Midwinter by Mike Singleton. Developed by Maelstrom Games and published by Rainbird in 1991, this game continues the saga set in the Midwinter Archipelago, offering players an immersive blend of strategy, role-playing, and action-adventure set in a harsh, snow-covered world.
Midwinter II: Flames Of Freedom plunges players into a dystopian future where the world is locked in an eternal winter following a catastrophic environmental disaster. As the leader of the rebellion against the tyrannical General Masters and his regime, the player must rally allies, build alliances, and liberate the oppressed inhabitants of the Midwinter Archipelago.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 14 February 2024, 11:59 pm
Flight of the Intruder is a flight and combat simulator developed by Rowan Software for PC and published by Spectrum Holobyte in 1990. The following year, Amiga and Atari ST versions were also released.
The game is based on or inspired by the novel Flight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts, which takes readers into the world of the Vietnam War. The same novel served as the basis for the film directed by John Milius, starring Danny Glover and Willem Dafoe, but let's not digress here.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 12 February 2024, 5:50 pm
Bomberman '93 is an edition of the famous Bomberman game released by Hudson in 1993 for the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 console.
The Hudson Soft series began with Bomberman in 1985, a game released for NES and MSX. This was followed by Dyna Blaster in 1990, initially for TurboGrafx-16 and later ported to Amiga, DOS, Atari ST, and other platforms. Bomberman '93 is the second game in the series to be released for the Hudson Soft / NEC console, but in this case, it was an exclusive.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 20 January 2024, 1:17 pm
The Revenge of Shinobi is the second game in the Shinobi series created by SEGA. Revenge was released in 1989, specifically for the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis, with the PAL (Europe) version coming out in 1990. While the original Shinobi from 1987 was initially an arcade game and later converted for various platforms, from the Master System to the Amiga, this sequel was developed exclusively for the Genesis. Only later was it decided to create an arcade version. The coin-op version's graphics are identical to the original home console version, excluding the lower screen portion used for storytelling. There were no releases for computers or other platforms, as SEGA aimed to promote the MegaDrive with this game.
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Author: GN Team - Published: 7 January 2024, 8:54 pm
Bubba 'N' Stix is a platformer-puzzle game created by Core Design simultaneously for the SEGA Genesis and Amiga, including the CD32 version. The game, conceived by Simon Phipps, was released in 1994.
The first thing that catches the eye is the graphics, which resemble a cartoon. CORE Design has accustomed us to games with excellent graphics, such as Heimdall, Chuck Rock, or Darkmere: The Nightmare's Begun. However, we are on a higher level with Bubba, featuring hand-drawn animations inspired by Disney and Don Bluth animated films, coupled with a sense of humor. Most importantly, the quality of the game design stands out, presenting a platform game that requires exploration and, above all, puzzle-solving. The puzzles are intelligently and precisely designed.
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