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UFO: Enemy Unknown

UFO: Enemy Unknown is a strategy game developed in 1994 by Mythos Games. Players manage an international organization, X...

Strategy Tactical Sci Fi Turn Based

9.2 Excellent

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Gunstar Heroes

Gunstar Heroes is a 1993 Sega Genesis action platformer developed by Treasure. It’s notable for its intense run-and-gun...

Post Apocalyptic Retro Japan Action Platformer

9.1 Excellent

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Radiant Silvergun

Radiant Silvergun is a challenging arcade shoot-em-up from Treasure released in 1998. Players navigate intricate levels...

Post Apocalyptic Japan 1990S Action Game

9.0 Excellent

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time is a 1991 beat 'em up developed by Konami for arcades and based on the 198...

Time Travel Arcade Retro Japan

8.9 Great

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Contra III: The Alien Wars

Contra III: The Alien Wars was released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by Konami, it is...

Classic Post Apocalyptic Arcade Retro

8.8 Great

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Star Fox 64

Star Fox 64 is a 1997 console video game for the Nintendo 64. It’s notable for pioneering 3D rail shooter gameplay and i...

Racing Arcade Retro Console

8.7 Great

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Mega Man X2

Mega Man X2 is a 1994 Super Nintendo game developed by Capcom. The title follows Maverick Hunter X as he confronts new t...

Action Sci Fi Retro Japan

8.7 Great

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Tetris Attack

Tetris Attack is a 1995 puzzle game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System developed by Intelligent Systems. Player...

Strategy Arcade Retro Competitive

8.7 Great

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Wipeout 2097

Wipeout 2097 is a fast-paced arcade racing game released in 1996. Developed by Psygnosis, it established itself as a lan...

Racing Arcade Fast Paced Retro

8.7 Great

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Metal Slug

Metal Slug is a side-scrolling run and gun video game notable for its over-the-top action and distinctive pixelated grap...

Military Action Sci Fi Arcade

8.6 Great

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R-Type

R-Type is a challenging 1980s Japanese arcade shoot-em-up. Players pilot the R-9 Arrowhead starship to combat the Bydo a...

Sci Fi Arcade Retro Japan

8.5 Great

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Mega Man X4

Mega Man X4 is a 1997 action platformer developed in Japan for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It features two playable...

Sci Fi Retro Japan Challenging

8.5 Great

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F-Zero

F-Zero is a 1990 racing game created by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Initially released in Japa...

Sci Fi Racing Arcade Fast Paced

8.3 Great

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Alien Soldier

Alien Soldier is a 1995 run and gun game developed for the Mega Drive by Treasure. The player controls Epsilon-Eagle, wh...

Sci Fi Retro Japan Challenging

8.3 Great

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Mega Man X3

Mega Man X3 is a 1995 platform game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game features X and Zero battling R...

Sci Fi Retro Japan Challenging

8.2 Great

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Raiden

Raiden is a 1990 arcade shooter set in 2090 where an alien invasion by the Crystals threatens Earth. Players control two...

Military Action Sci Fi Arcade

8.1 Great

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Mega Man 8

Mega Man 8 is a 1996 platform game developed by Capcom, directed by Hayato Kaji and produced by Keiji Inafune. It marks...

Sony Sci Fi Classic Retro

7.7 Good

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Captain Commando

Captain Commando is a 1990s arcade action game developed by Capcom. The title centers around a Japanese superhero with u...

Action Arcade Retro Japan

7.4 Good

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Final Fight 2

Final Fight 2 is a classic 1993 action video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It’s notable for its fast...

Action Arcade Retro Japan

7.0 Good

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Pooyan

Pooyan is a Japanese arcade shooter created by Konami in 1982. It’s notable for its unique protagonist, a pig named Pooy...

Arcade Retro Japan Pig

6.8 Fair