Retro Game of the Day Archive - July 2023
01st Jul 2023
Avenger (NTSC-J)
PC Engine CD - Turbo Duo - TurboGrafx CD ISO
austin94yoshi says:
It's a vertically scrolling shooter, with you controlling an advanced helicopter, you can choose your weapon at the beginning of the level (from primary, secondary and special) power up ships that upgrade your current weapon or shield when you blow 'em up and collect the pod.
Maker: Telenet / Laser ...
02nd Jul 2023
Vs. Balloon Fight (set BF4 A-3)
M.A.M.E. - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator ROM
DeriLoko2 says:
Vs. Balloon Fight is an arcade game that was developed and published by Nintendo. There are characters who are going to fly with balloons. There are characters that don't have any balloons. You are the person who has at least two balloons. Don't let the enemies pop your balloons. If you let those enemies ...
03rd Jul 2023
Bomberman (Japan)
PC Engine - TurboGrafx16 ROM
TheGoofDaddy says:
This is where it all began, and a GREAT place for the casual gamer to introduce themselves to Bomberman, and a place for hard core gamers and Bomberman fans alike to explore the origins of this epic franchise!
The objective is to destroy obstacles with your bombs, collecting power-ups that increase ...
04th Jul 2023
Aero Blasters (USA)
PC Engine - TurboGrafx16 ROM
TheGoofDaddy says:
This game is a one or two player side scrolling shooter similar to Graduis. Also going by the name Air Blaster on some systems, the player chooses between 2 figher jets and battles through hordes of enemies and sheets of enemy fire to emerge victorius. This one is a must play especially if you have ...
05th Jul 2023
Theme Park (1994)(Electronic Arts)(US)[!][B601 CC 736607-2 R71]
Panasonic 3DO (3DO Interactive Multiplayer) ISO
Mad Rabbit says:
Brilliantly executed, everything balances out perfectly and the fact that you have to put money into research to get new rides constantly makes you want to get further to see the whole game.
06th Jul 2023
Battleship (USA, Europe)
Nintendo Game Boy ROM
Chaco says:
This is literally the game of Battleship, like the original board game. You can play against the A.I or another opponent. That's about it, "You sunk my battleship! :D"
07th Jul 2023
Communist Mutants from Space (Galactic Egg) (1982) (Arcadia Corporation, Stephen Harland Landrum) (2) (AR-4101)
Atari 2600 ROM
jwestbro11 says:
An arcade game facing mutants. They line up in rows and descend to fire upon you. A creature on top spawns more to protect himself and once he dies two come down at once. If you liked Galaga you will probably like this game.
08th Jul 2023
Pit-Fighter (World) (July 1991)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
zhidd says:
Pit-Fighter is a coop fighting game with three playable characters. Buzz, an ex-pro wrestler; Ty, a kickboxing champion and Kato, a 3rd degree black belt.
09th Jul 2023
3x3 Eyes - Seima Kourinden (Japan)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
DarkFire117 says:
3x3 Eyes - Seima Kourinden is a role-playing game. It is a Japanese exclusive, based on the popular Anime/Manga series. It features all new episodes (between stories 12 and 33). Only playable on a Japanese or modded console.
10th Jul 2023
Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1 (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
m00tman says:
Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 is a PlayStation game filled with six Atari games from the 1970s. These games include: Asteroids, a game where you shoot giant asteroids in space, Battlezone, a game where you are a tank that shoots other polygon-looking objects, Centipede, a game where ...
11th Jul 2023
ActRaiser (France)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
nexus89123 says:
This is an action/simulation RPG that revolves around the main character labeled the Master/god trying to rid the land of the evil Tanzra and his lieutenants. It's been several hundred years since the Master battled the evil Tanzra and his lieutenants, making this game more than likely the second in ...
12th Jul 2023
Bulls vs Blazers and the NBA Playoffs (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
NOAHRICHAR13 says:
NBA Bulls vs Blazers was a basketball game made by EA. It is basically a basketball simulator for the 1992-1993 NBA playoffs. The game is fun and enjoyable if you like basketball.
13th Jul 2023
ActRaiser (Japan) [En by Aeon Genesis v1.0]
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
nexus89123 says:
This is an action/simulation RPG that revolves around the main character labeled the Master/god trying to rid the land of the evil Tanzra and his lieutenants. It's been several hundred years since the Master battled the evil Tanzra and his lieutenants, making this game more than likely the second in ...
14th Jul 2023
BASS Masters Classic - Pro Edition (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Sabathia says:
As the name suggests, this is a fishing game. Overall, the game play is solid and you get a couple game modes to use. Practice, which lets you play in a practice pond and it is forgiving to mistakes, such as losing lures. Then there is the tourney itself, which is the bulk of the game. There is a learning ...
15th Jul 2023
Alien 3 (USA, Europe) (v1.1)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
livingshadows says:
Play as Ellen Ripley. She crashed landed in a prison colony named Fiorina 161. Fight through the hordes of terrifying aliens; defeat them by using variety of weaponry. Navigate through complex level and save the people that are trapped. Time is ticking, can Ellen Ripley; fight against her odds? Can she ...
16th Jul 2023
Brawl Brothers - Rival Turf! 2 (Europe)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Andres Sandoval Chav says:
Brawl brothers is a figthing game where you can chose between 5 characters to play with.
17th Jul 2023
Sexy Idol Maajan - Fashion Monogatari (NTSC-J)
PC Engine CD - Turbo Duo - TurboGrafx CD ISO
austin94yoshi says:
Boardgame style mahjong adventures with Japanese Idols. Released September 16 1994. Created by Nichibutsu.
18th Jul 2023
Great Battle III, The (Japan)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Rikki-tikki-tavi says:
The third installment of the Japanese Compati Hero crossover series. This time it is a fantasy-themed beat'em up, very much like Golden Axe. Decent graphics and tight gameplay. Japanese only.
19th Jul 2023
De-Ja (NTSC-J)
PC Engine CD - Turbo Duo - TurboGrafx CD ISO
austin94yoshi says:
Digital comic style adventure game.
MAKER: NEC Interchannel / ELF
RELEASE DATE: 12 JULY 1996
20th Jul 2023
Dungeon Explorer II [U][SCD][TGXCD1034][Hudson Soft][1993][PCE][thx-1138-darkwater]
PC Engine CD - Turbo Duo - TurboGrafx CD ISO
austin94yoshi says:
This CD sequel to Dungeon Explorer plays exactly the same as the first game. You chose your character from a variety of fantasy stereotypes and set forth in a Gauntlet-esque adventure. The CD format allows a greater quantity and variety of levels to compliment the storyline, with new areas and characters ...
21st Jul 2023
Bloody Wolf (USA)
PC Engine - TurboGrafx16 ROM
TheGoofDaddy says:
Bloody Wolf is a military combat side scrolling shooter. The president and many hostages have been kidnapped and it is up to Eagle and Snake to infiltrate enemy lines and free them. The game is VERY much like P.O.W. For the arcade.
My only gripe with this title is that player motion is very slow.
22nd Jul 2023
Body Conquest II (Japan)
PC Engine - TurboGrafx16 ROM
pikmin36 says:
From the title you may well be forgiven for thinking this is a wrestling game, but oh no... far from it. It is, in fact a slightly pervy RPG that is one of the Engine's 'unofficial' titles.
The game starts off in a castle, typical fantasy style, and after chatting with the various inhabitants, you ...
23rd Jul 2023
Bakukyuu Renpatsu!! Super B-Daman (Japan)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
thepawned says:
Puzzle game where you explore different worlds using and customizing your B-Daman, using bombs with precision to clear each stage in one shot.
24th Jul 2023
Micro Machines V4 (Europe)
PSP ISO
RedFlameFox says:
Micro Machines V4 is a Racing videogame for the PSP, part of the Micro Machines series.
It's a fun game if played with good friends, if played alone, it gets boring quickly.
25th Jul 2023
Big Run - The Supreme 4WD Challenge (Japan)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Alei says:
Big Run is a rally simulator that takes place in the Sahara. The gameplay style emulates that seen in titles such as OutRun, but greatly expands upon the premise. Selectable crew members, drivers, and vehicle upgrade paths all add depth that the more arcade-like OutRun lacked. Night driving, elevation ...
26th Jul 2023
NBA Jam (USA) (Rev A)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
CIVICMINDED says:
Welcome to NBA Jam! You just totally heard that in Tim Kitzrow's voice. Know why? Because NBA Jam was everywhere in the early 90's and the coin-op devoured over $1 billion in quarters in its lifespan. This was Midway's second attempt at an extreme basketball game after the moderately successful Arch ...
27th Jul 2023
Boxing Legends of the Ring (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
luminaire1 says:
Leonard, Toney, Haggler, Hearns, Duran, LaMotta, Graziano and more grace the action of this full boxing sim. Boxing Legends of the Ring steps into the squared circle with all the tools a boxing game can muster, and features some of the best middleweight contenders in the history of the sport to that ...
28th Jul 2023
Dark Law - Meaning of Death (Japan) [En by Aeon Genesis v1.0]
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
jeremyhall2727 says:
Dark Lord was a Japanese-exclusive RPG for the NES that pushed the limits of the machine and mimed the style of table top RPGs of the day. Dark Lord had only one problem: it was painfully short, beatable within ten hours of starting it. As time passed, Dark Lord fans received a sequel: the bizarrely ...
29th Jul 2023
Jurassic Park (USA) (Beta)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
cpsMCMXCI says:
Help Dr. Grant make his way through the jungle and down the river to the power plant in order to restore power to the island and back to the command center whilst fleeing from vicious velociraptors and the colossal T-rex.
Or, play as a velociraptor and roam through the park, until you make it to the ...
30th Jul 2023
Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors
Neo Geo ROM
hal-9000 says:
A futuristic fighting game made by Hudson with a varied cast of playable characters. Each character has a unique run through the game, facing different characters with which they exchange some dialogue before and after the fight. This game has very good graphics and good gameplay.
31st Jul 2023
Adventures of Dino Riki, The (USA)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
Iamerror says:
A game where a caveman throws rocks at Dinosaurs. A good action packed game.