Retro Game of the Day Archive - November 2013
01st Nov 2013
BS Zelda no Densetsu - Kodai no Sekiban - Dai-3-wa (Japan) (BS) [En+Fix by BSZHP v20090613] (~BS The Legend of Zelda - Ancient Stone Tablets - Week 3)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Shotoku64 says:
TLOZ: Ancient Stone Tablets was a Japan-Only release for the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. It was an add on made for Stellaview, a system that takes radio broadcasts and processes them into games live. TLOZ: AST came in four weekly broadcasts and made new additions to the original, such as weather, ...
02nd Nov 2013
BS Zelda no Densetsu - Kodai no Sekiban - Dai-4-wa (Japan) (BS) [En+Fix by BSZHP v20090629] (~BS The Legend of Zelda - Ancient Stone Tablets - Week 4)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Shotoku64 says:
TLOZ: Ancient Stone Tablets was a Japan-Only release for the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. It was an add on made for Stellaview, a system that takes radio broadcasts and processes them into games live. TLOZ: AST came in four weekly broadcasts and made new additions to the original, such as weather, ...
03rd Nov 2013
Namco Museum Vol.3 [NTSC-U]
Sony Playstation ISO
says:
What a blast from the past this game is part 3 of a collection of games that where what made going to the arcade fun in the early 1980's as a guest in a vurtuial museum you can walkaround and interact with the landscape while learning about the games that made namco as famous as it is today all of the ...
04th Nov 2013
Advanced V.G. 2 (Japan)
Sony Playstation ISO
Iori_Yagami says:
Advanced Variable Geo is a fighting game, developed by TGL, using elements that are pretty cool, like girls in school skirts fightin' each other. I haven't played it too much, but the times I wasted were great on my first impression. If you are looking for great specials and an addictive combo system, ...
05th Nov 2013
Porky Pig's Haunted Holiday (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
abe says:
Step into the nightmarish world of Porky Pig, and battle for his sanity within the depths of his troubled mind in this classic Snes smash hit game. You control the eponymous swine as you guide him through the perils of his twisted psyche, dodging enemy after enemy in a seemingly endless struggle ...
06th Nov 2013
Zyll (1984)(Marshal Linder)
Abandonware Game
Roland On says:
The goal of Zyll was to search out and find the Black Orb, which the evil sorcerer Zyll used to destroy the primary character's homeland. During the course of the game, various monsters would appear to do battle.
Players could choose the role of a warrior, thief, or wizard. Each role had different attributes, ...
07th Nov 2013
In The Hunt [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
yoyo says:
Are you kidding me I'll leave one... This game is by far the best paid attention to game of all I have ever seen in my time here... The artits thought of every little thing how things would look when breaking down and falling apart to when they even fall into the sea and crumble... that is saying something ...
08th Nov 2013
Joy Mech Fight (Japan)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
Dr. Butler says:
Joy Mech Fight, released for the Famicom in 1993, is a 2-button fighter, developed by Nintendo's R&D1 division.
JMF is one of many post SFII fighters released during the 90's, however it is notable for being one of the few commercial fighters for an 8-bit console, as well as the only developed by ...
09th Nov 2013
Dr. Mario (Japan, USA)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
Anon says:
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10th Nov 2013
Duck Tales 2 (USA)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
Anon says:
Everybody knows Duck Tales, but few have played the sequel. Developed by a different team, and while sharing the same engine and basic gameplay, it is considered by most people to be worse than its prequel. That said, the songs aren't as catchy, but are moody, fit the themes of the stages, and set ...
11th Nov 2013
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - Back from the Sewers (USA)
Nintendo Game Boy ROM
says:
Hey dudes and dudettes, your favorite "Heroes In A Halfshell" are back for more action against the Shredder and the evil Foot Clan. It looks like Shredder is getting pretty frustrated with the Splinter's boys. This time he has kidnapped ace reporter April O'Neil , and he is using her to set a trap for ...
12th Nov 2013
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III - Radical Rescue (USA)
Nintendo Game Boy ROM
says:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III is a 2D Platformer game, developed and published by Konami, which was released in 1993.
13th Nov 2013
It Came from the Desert
Amiga ROM
Mekenic says:
The game is simular to the 1950's movie called "Them" which was about some giant ants who were the result of atomic testing in the desert. The game takes place in a small desert town which begins to have wierd things going on. You do some investigating and find that there are giant ants about. You must ...
14th Nov 2013
Interactive CD Sampler Volume 3 [U] [SCUS-94959]
Sony Playstation - Demos ISO
Androxilogin says:
The following games are playable on the disc:
Ridge Racer Revolution
Crash Bandicoot
NCAA Football GameBreaker
Blast Chamber
2xtreme
NHL FaceOff '97
Tekken 2
Formula 1
Tunnel B1
King of Fighters '95
The following are selectable videos:
Jet Moto
There is a hidden code for an ID4 ...
15th Nov 2013
Rally Cross 2 Demo [U] [SCUS-94377]
Sony Playstation - Demos ISO
Androxilogin says:
Shake. Rattle. Roll.
Extreme Off-Road Racing - Experience the slides of 80mph through the high Sierras, cut through a stream to gain the edge on the pack or go head-to-head in the desert using Suicide Mode! It's high energy, adrenaline pumping, rally cross racing!A one track demo with two cars available. ...
16th Nov 2013
Renegade Battle for Jacobs Star (1995)(SSI)
Abandonware Game
SavageMind says:
Renegade: Battle for Jacob's Star is a space simulator based off FASA's Renegade Legion: Interceptor.
The Story: You’re a Renegade Pilot who decided not to follow orders by refusing to retreat from the TOG fighter patrol. As a consequence you are busted down and sent to a back water planet to ...
17th Nov 2013
Trolls (1992)(Capstone Software)
Abandonware Game
says:
You are this Troll, running around saving Troll babies. Smooth Scrolling, nice music
Quick Reference Keys:Up Arrow: Jump Tapped Quickly to Fly when you have wings...Down Arrow: Down, or ...
18th Nov 2013
Landstalker (USA)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
crimsonreaper says:
Landstalker is a rpg/platform game with puzzles, it is also one of the first rpg games to have 3d platforms with a 2d veiw. Gameplay is a little similar to zelda for the snes and hosts a in depth story.
Released in 1993 for the sega.
19th Nov 2013
Way of the Warrior (1994)(Universal)(US)[!][U1SB1002 R1H]
Panasonic 3DO (3DO Interactive Multiplayer) ISO
mrsilver says:
Way of the Warrior is a fighting game released in 1994 for the 32-bit 3DO. It was developed by Naughty Dog and it received a "17+" rating for its violent content. The game's soundtrack consists of music from the 1992 White Zombie album La Sexorcisto: Devil Music, Vol. 1.
GamePro (US)
If you've ...
20th Nov 2013
Koudelka [Disc1of4] [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
MadChaos says:
The style of the game is a composition of survival horror games and tactical RPGs with a grid-based system for combat.
Set in 1898 in Aberystwyth, Wales, the game follows the mysterious occurrences surrounding Nemeton Monastery and the three protagonists who, by chance, are forced to investigate ...
21st Nov 2013
Killer Instinct (USA, Europe)
Nintendo Game Boy ROM
DeriLoko1 says:
Killer Instinct is a fighting game developed by Rare and published by Midway and Nintendo. Initially released in arcades in 1994, and rumored to use an "Ultra 64" hardware engine, in reality the proprietary arcade hardware was co-developed by Rare and ...
22nd Nov 2013
Zelda no Densetsu - The Hyrule Fantasy (Japan) (v1.1)
Nintendo Famicom Disk System ROM
says:
Zelda no Densetsu is the first Zelda game ever made, and was released to the FDS, or Famicom Disk System. Unlike the NES version, the use of a Disk Card and a compatible system provided more oppurtunities for programmers and gamers. However, the US release had to be downgraded to meet the NES limitations, ...
23rd Nov 2013
Super Hang-On (World) (En,Ja)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
Anonymous says:
A simple arcade racing game where you race against the clock to reach the goal. Unlike other games, your placement matters little due to the vast amount of racers taking part alongside you! You can choose to race regularly against the clock, or take part in a career and prove you are better ...
24th Nov 2013
Record of Lodoss War (USA)
Sega Dreamcast ISO
Xcursion666 says:
Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice (Record of Lodoss War in North America and Europe) is an action rpg based on the anime of the same name. It has become a cult classic for dreamcast owners, and is relatively difficult to find. It is also the only lodoss video game to be released outside of Japan.
The ...
25th Nov 2013
Wild Arms (S)
Sony Playstation ISO
Lunatic78 says:
This game is the spanish version/Este juego es la version en español
Mismo con un sistema de batalla simple, tiene una muy buena historia con personajes carismaticos y excelente banda sonora. A sido el primero a presentar graficos 3D en un RPG en las batallas, antes de FFVII.
26th Nov 2013
Onimusha 2 - Samurai's Destiny (USA)
Sony Playstation 2 ISO
K. says:
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, is the second installment in the Onimusha series of video games. The plot revolves around a new protagonist, Jubei Yagyu, as he battles a demonic Genma army which is invading 1571 Japan. Nobunaga Oda, a sinister warlord who was slain in the ...
27th Nov 2013
Dragon Knight and Grafitti (NTSC-J)
PC Engine CD - Turbo Duo - TurboGrafx CD ISO
Ash says:
You are Takeru Yamoto; adventurer, swordsman, and complete lech. One fine day our hero stumbles upon the troubled city of Strawberry Fields, which just so happens to be populated by attractive young women in need. You see, an evil presence has descended upon the country, turning their goddess ...
28th Nov 2013
Hanse (1986)(Ariolasoft)(de)[TOS 1.0]
Atari ST ROM
EEI says:
Hanse is a trading game based on the early renaissance trading network of the same name. It works in medium or hi res. The game is available only in german, as far as I know. Well, it was never one of the most thrilling games, but very suitable for wasting away hours. Well, having not much to do for ...
29th Nov 2013
Shadowgate 64 - Trials of the Four Towers (Europe)
Nintendo 64 ROM
Allan Watkins says:
In this 3D first-person adventure game, Castle Shadowgate is filled with thieves and other scum and, on top of it all, there's an evil wizard who intends to release the Warlock lord!You assume the role of Del Cottonwood, a halfling adventurer. He becomes a prisoner of Castle Shadowgate after a raid ...
30th Nov 2013
Breath of Fire - Dragon Quarter (USA)
Sony Playstation 2 ISO
Swordsmanred says:
Breath of Fire - Dragon Quarter is one of those love or hate kind of games. While having the same feel (sort of) as the previous Breath of Fire titles, it has a unique combat system making it a more tactical than the previous titles in the series. The one downside to the game is after you gain the ability ...