In Joust, players take control of a knight with a lance who rides their flying ostrich (or stork, for Player 2) to do battle against computer-controlled evil knights who ride atop vultures. Players must flap their steed’s wings to hit the enemy from a higher jousting point to destroy the vulture and its rider. Once … Read more
The year is 0373 in the new space age calendar. The earth’s population is growing rapidly, and people are now forced to start space colonies. Jay McCray is among those leaving earth and heading to the colony in the Silius solar system. Unfortunately, terrorists have destroyed a research colony there. Jay’s father was killed in … Read more
Two of the greatest icons of the Golden Age of the NBA match up in this game. On one side, the spectacular dunks of Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls; on the other, Larry Bird’s incredible accuracy from the outside. While Bird feels right home at the three-point contest, where five racks with five balls … Read more
In John Elway’s Quarterback, it’s one player vs. the computer or two human players going head-to-head in single-game American football action. Select your team’s home city (there is no NFL or NFLPA license, so there are no real teams or players) and then battle the opposing team for four 15-minute (accelerated real-time) quarters. Graphics are … Read more
It started out as a warm, peaceful summer day. Joe was lying in the green grass daydreaming about brontosaurus burgers while Mac was away hunting for dinosaurs. Hungry and relaxed, Joe returns to the village… BUT WAIT! Where are all the cavewomen? And where is all the food? That bogus bunch of Neanderthal nerds must … Read more
Jimmy Connors Tennis is Nintendo’s 8-bit attempt at professional tennis. It has three skill levels,beginner, medium and advanced and lets you take practice shots against a machine from 100, 200 or 300 balls. You can compete in the top 16 international tournaments, including the U.S. Open, the Australian Open and Wimbledon and can earn anywhere … Read more
Chaos at the Carnival is a collection of six arcade mini-games. Miss Piggy has been “pignapped” by the sinister Dr. Grump; her Muppet friends come to the rescue. Kermit, Gonzo, Fozzie and three other characters from the children’s TV show dash into Grump’s mysterious fun fair in search for their pink companion. They must brave … Read more
A conversion of the popular TV game show for younger players ages 7 and up. Up to three players can take part in the three-round trivia contest where the answers are given and the contestants must supply the correct question. In the first two rounds, six categories of five answers each are randomly chosen by … Read more
Based on the television game show of the same name. The 25th anniversary edition of this quiz show requires you to provide ‘questions’ in response to the ‘answer’ clues. The harder the question the more money it is worth. You can play with 1-3 players. If less than 3 players are competing they may choose … Read more
Gametek’s faithful NES recreation of the long-running international quiz show. Up to three contestants can play at once, with gaps optionally filled in by computer AI. If three human players are engaged, then Player 1 and 2 share the first controller, with the second controller going to Player 3. For the first two rounds, six … Read more