276,086
276K
Sep 16, 2014
09/14
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Sigma Enterprises Inc. (Venture Line license)
software
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Ponpoko (ポンポコ?) is a 1982 arcade game released by Sigma Enterprises. It is a platform game similar to Donkey Kong and Mario Bros.. In Ponpoko, the player controls a Tanuki (狸 or たぬき), a Japanese raccoon dog, that can climb ladders, walk across floors and jump over gaps while trying to avoid red and yellow snakes. The player must collect all the fruits and vegetables in order to advance to the next level. There are also baskets that contain either snakes, fruits, vegetables, or...
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1,496
1.5K
Sep 21, 2014
09/14
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Taito
software
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Released 1985 Also For DoJa, MSX, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Sharp X68000 Developed by Taito Corporation Published by Taito Corporation Gameplay Arcade, Platform Perspective Side view Setting Fantasy Genre Action Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description The Fairyland Story puts the player in control of Ptolemy the witch, who must make her way through 101 single-screen rounds and defeat the evil purple dragon Dracolisk to retrieve the holy diamond and return peace to the land. Ptolemy's main...
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1,945
1.9K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
software
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Released 1984 Platform Arcade Developed by Irem Corp. Published by Irem Corp. Interface Direct control Perspective Side view Genre Action, Puzzle Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description The Bungeling Strikes Back is the arcade sequel to the original game , consisting of 30 levels, of which ten are based on the original set. The objective of each level is the same: collect all the gold scattered around the levels while avoiding enemies. In the event that you are trapped, you can create holes in...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
1,042
1.0K
Sep 16, 2014
09/14
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Gottlieb
software
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favorite 7
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
244,226
244K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Taito America Corporation
software
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favorite 33
comment 6
Zoo Keeper is an arcade game created by Taito America and released in 1982. The player controls Zeke, a zookeeper, whose girlfriend Zelda has been kidnapped by a malicious monkey. To distract Zeke, the monkey has unlocked the cages in the zoo, allowing the animals to escape. The player runs, jumps, builds walls, and collects bonus items in an effort to recapture and contain the animals before finally rescuing Zelda. Gameplay Zoo Keeper has three different types of stages. In the zoo stage, Zeke...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 6 reviews )
238,131
238K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Bally Midway
software
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comment 0
Released 1985 Platform Arcade Developed by Bally Midway Mfg Co. Published by Bally Midway Mfg Co. Gameplay Arcade, Platform Perspective Side view Setting Fantasy Genre Action Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description In Zwackery , you control a wizard named Zachary Thwacker. Your beloved has been transformed into a frog and you have to make your way to the culprit . You wield a sword and carry a shield. The magic spells are picked up along the way, as well as keys and bonuses. Zachary's cloak...
231
231
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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ATW
software
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favorite 0
comment 0
1,645
1.6K
Sep 25, 2014
09/14
by
Namco
software
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comment 2
Released Apr, 1986 Also For Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Wii Developed by GAME STUDIO Inc. Published by Namco Limited Gameplay Arcade Perspective Top-down Genre Action Description Hopping Mappy is a 2D arcade game, the sequel of Mappy . As the police mouse on a pogo stick, a player moves on checkerboard squares. He must collect prizes in a garden and avoid enemy cats. Each map has eight treasures (in five different types), that Mappy must grab to complete a round. The bonus round occurs...
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370,265
370K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Kaneko
software
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comment 0
You are a man who must collect a set of keys on a level with several floors. You can jump between floors using springboards, which gives you an advantage over your enemies, who must use ladders to climb between floors. You must also use those in order to decend to a lower floor. Later levels add touches such as a ski slope you must ascend while avoiding the enemies. Hitting them from below will put them out of action. 1 Player Start 1 2 Player Start 2 Coin 1 5 Coin 2 6 P1 Up UP P1 Down DOWN P1...
282,825
283K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Mylstar
software
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favorite 46
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
259
259
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Mylstar
software
eye 259
favorite 2
comment 0
436
436
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Sega
software
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favorite 3
comment 0
18,171
18K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Universal
software
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comment 6
Mr. Do's Castle is an arcade game created by Universal in September 1983. The Asian title of the game is Mr. Do! versus Unicorns. Though marketed as a sequel to the original Mr. Do! released one year earlier, the game bears a far closer resemblance to Space Panic. It is the second of the Mr. Do series of video games, although it wasn't intended to be. It began life as a game called "Knights vs. Unicorns", but the U.S. division of Universal persuaded the Japanese arm to modify the...
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322,204
322K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Sega
software
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comment 2
Flicky (フリッキー) is an arcade game made by Sega. First released in arcades in 1984, Flicky was also released at the time for the SG-1000, and then ported to the MSX and Japanese computers Sharp X1, Fujitsu FM-7 and NEC PC-8801. It was later ported to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis in 1991. Flicky was designed by Yoji Ishii, who was with Sonic Team until August 1999, when he formed Artoon, his own company. Gameplay In the game, the player controls Flicky, a flightless bird who has to save...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
1,520
1.5K
Sep 21, 2014
09/14
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Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
software
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Released 1985 Platform Arcade Developed by Irem Corp. Published by Irem Corp. Interface Direct control Perspective Side view Genre Action, Puzzle Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description The second arcade sequel based on the Lode Runner series, the objective is to collect all the gold nuggets scattered around the levels and avoid enemies who do their best to trap you. Two buttons on the arcade cabinet allow you to dig holes to your left or your right. If the enemies fall down these holes and stay...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
434,911
435K
Sep 14, 2014
09/14
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Valadon Automation (Stern Electronics License)
software
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comment 4
Bagman is a platform arcade game released by Valadon Automation in 1982. It was also licensed to Stern for U.S. distribution in the same year. This game was also released (in form of unofficial conversions) for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum home computer systems in 1984 as Gilligan's Gold; it is known in France as Le Bagnard. Gameplay The objective of the game is to maneuver the bagman through various mine shafts, picking up money bags and placing them in a wheelbarrow at the...
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2,035
2.0K
Sep 25, 2014
09/14
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Able Corp, Ltd.
software
eye 2,035
favorite 7
comment 0
297,586
298K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Zaccaria
software
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favorite 5
comment 4
Game Introduction "Hi there. I'm Jack Rabbit. I love carrots, and I'm very hungry." Jack Rabbit needs to collect carrots while avoiding pits, snakes, obstacles, and the two weasels looking for dinner you. Succeed through three stages and Jack will congratulate you. "We sure showed them, partner." Jack Rabbit is played through three different stages. The first stage is outside Jack's house. Here, the object is to collect all the carrots while avoiding pits, bombs, and the...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 4 reviews )
521
521
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Sega
software
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comment 0
Released Aug, 1983 Platform Arcade Developed by SEGA Enterprises, Inc. Published by SEGA Enterprises, Inc. Interface Direct control Setting Sci-fi / futuristic Visual Fixed / flip-screen Gameplay Arcade, Platform Perspective Side view Genre Action Description In Hopper Robo the player navigates the titular Hopper Robo through a round to collect number boxes for disposal before his energy runs out. Hopper Robo can climb platforms, jump on spring platforms, ride spinning gears, balance on...
552
552
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Universal
software
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favorite 2
comment 0
278
278
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Rock-Ola
software
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favorite 0
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
259,409
259K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Mylstar
software
eye 259,409
favorite 13
comment 0
Released 1983 Also For Atari 2600, ColecoVision Developed by Mylstar Electronics, Inc. Published by Mylstar Electronics, Inc. Gameplay Arcade Perspective Side view Genre Action Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description Q*Bert's Qubes is the sequel to the game Q*Bert and features similar gameplay, but is now in three dimensions. Once again your goal is to change multicolored blocks to a target color, but now you must make sure all three visible sides of the blocks match the target color. You...
245,917
246K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Epos Corporation
software
eye 245,917
favorite 3
comment 0
285
285
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Sanritsu
software
eye 285
favorite 2
comment 0
346
346
Sep 16, 2014
09/14
by
Chuo Co. Ltd
software
eye 346
favorite 1
comment 0
289,832
290K
Sep 13, 2014
09/14
by
Game Plan
software
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comment 1
Released Dec, 1981 Platform Arcade Developed by Game Plan, Inc. Published by Game Plan, Inc. Gameplay Platform Interface Direct control Genre Action Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description In Kaos the player guides a little man in a vertical maze of moving platforms. There are dollar coins which are worth points. Monsters will chase and eat the player character. The player is also killed if he is caught between a platform and the edge of the screen or falling down the bottom of the screen. A...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
4,661
4.7K
Sep 25, 2014
09/14
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Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
software
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favorite 20
comment 2
Released Oct, 1986 Platform Arcade Developed by Irem Corp. Published by Irem Corp. Interface Direct control Perspective Side view Misc Licensed Genre Action, Puzzle Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description This is the fourth Lode Runner arcade game. Released in Japan only, the object is to collect all the gold nuggets in the level and make your way to the exit. Be careful: you will be chased by monsters who not only kill you upon contact, but will steal any nugget you are carrying. You can deal...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 2 reviews )
326,814
327K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
software
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comment 3
Lode Runner is a puzzle video game, first published by Brøderbund in 1983. Arcade In 1984, Irem developed an arcade conversion of Lode Runner. It contained 24 remixed levels from the 150 original levels. Gameplay Basics The player controls a stick figure who must collect all the gold in a level while avoiding guards who try to catch the player. After collecting all the gold, the player must travel to the top of the screen to reach the next level. There are 150 levels in the game which...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 3 reviews )
554
554
Sep 16, 2014
09/14
by
Century Electronics
software
eye 554
favorite 4
comment 0
268,705
269K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Pacific Novelty
software
eye 268,705
favorite 0
comment 1
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
334,512
335K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Universal
software
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comment 1
Mr. Do's Wild Ride is the third game in Universal's Mr. Do! arcade series, although it was originally titled Go! Go! Coaster and did not involve Mr. Do!. Mr. Do!'s Wild Ride, was released in 1984. Gameplay Mr. Do!'s scenario is a roller coaster, and the object is to reach the top. As the cars (and eventually other objects) speed around the track, you must escape by using a super speed button, or by climbing up small ladders scattered about the track. Two icons at the end of the level range from...
favoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
423
423
Sep 14, 2014
09/14
by
Taito Corporation (Nova Games Ltd. license)
software
eye 423
favorite 1
comment 0
394,990
395K
Sep 13, 2014
09/14
by
Bootleg
software
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favorite 108
comment 5
Crazy Kong (クレイジーコング Kureijī Kongu?) is an arcade game created by Falcon, released in 1981 and is similar to Nintendo's Donkey Kong. Although commonly mistaken as a bootleg version, the game is officially licensed for non-US markets[1] and is based on different hardware. The game retains all of the gameplay elements of Donkey Kong, but has all of the graphics redrawn and re-colorized. Crazy Kong is also known as Congorilla, Crazy Kong Part II, and Monkey Donkey. There are two...
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249,784
250K
Sep 16, 2014
09/14
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Orca
software
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comment 0
Released 1982 Also For Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, VIC-20 Developed by Orca Corporation Published by Orca Corporation Gameplay Arcade, Platform Perspective Side view Genre Action Visual Fixed / flip-screen Description You are Springer the rabbit. You must jump from cloud to cloud, collecting everything you can, to reach the sun. You must jump from cloud to cloud and touch any items or eggs to collect them. If an egg hatches into a dragon, you can kick the dragon to collect him. There is a bonus...
414
414
Sep 13, 2014
09/14
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Amenip Nova Games Ltd.
software
eye 414
favorite 1
comment 0
282
282
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Omori Electric Co., Ltd.
software
eye 282
favorite 1
comment 1
410,286
410K
Sep 21, 2014
09/14
by
Irem (Memetron license)
software
eye 410,286
favorite 21
comment 4
Climb around lattice of pipes to deactivate power switches for main computer while avoiding robots. Jump on generators to send out disrupters and kill robots. Game Play Five level vertically scrolling platformer. Climb around a lattice of conduits while avoiding robots. Kill robots by jumping on generators and sending out disrupters. Each generator has a limited number of disrupter shots. Normal robots can become super robots by passing through generators. Super robots can only be destroyed...
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373
373
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Irem (Memetron license)
software
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Released 1985 Platform Arcade Developed by Irem Corp. Published by Memetron Interface Direct control Perspective 3rd-person (Other) Misc Licensed Genre Action Visual 2D scrolling Description Atomic Boy must destroy the "Kruger K" satellite that has gone berzerk and is threatening to destroy the world, turning all the inhabitants on board into killer robots. This satellite is located on the fifth floor, and to get there, Atomic Boy must climb up a series of pipes while deactivating the...
14,990
15K
Sep 25, 2014
09/14
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Sega
software
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comment 0
Released 1986 Also For SEGA Master System, Wii Developed by SEGA Enterprises Ltd. Published by SEGA Enterprises Ltd. Gameplay Platform Perspective Side view Genre Action Visual 2D scrolling Description Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars has similar gameplay like in the other Alex Kidd games, but this one's easier and designed for kids. Once again you play Alex, whose mission is to run through each location, knocking down enemies, and obtain the six miracle balls. These balls are hidden inside the...
3,951
4.0K
Sep 27, 2014
09/14
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SunA
software
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comment 0
Released 1988 Platform Arcade Developed by SunA Electronics Ind. Company, Limited Published by SunA Electronics Ind. Company, Limited Gameplay Platform Perspective Side view Genre Action Visual 2D scrolling Description Hard Head is a 2D side-scrolling platform game that puts players in the shoes of a 'Hard Head' - it's similar to Super Mario Bros. As you traverse the sixteen stages, you have to navigate through an obstacle course. You have the ability destroy blocks with your head that...
308,713
309K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
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Century Electronics
software
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comment 1
Hunchback is an arcade game developed by Century Electronics in 1983. The player controls Quasimodo from the Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The game is set on a castle wall. The player must cross the screen from left to right avoiding obstacles in order to ring the bell at the far right. Obstacles include pits which must be swung over on a long rope, ramparts which must be jumped (some of which contain knights with spears) and flying fireballs and arrows (to be ducked or...
favoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
2,274
2.3K
Sep 21, 2014
09/14
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Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
software
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favorite 36
comment 1
Released 1985 Also For Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U Developed by Micro Graphic Image Published by Irem Corp. Gameplay Arcade, Platform Perspective Side view Genre Action Visual 2D scrolling Description In this game, you are a spelunker who climbs deep down mountain caves in search for treasure. The levels consist of many platforms, connected to each other by a riding cart, ladders, ropes, etc. You'll have to time your jumping well, because a slight fall will...
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1,687
1.7K
Sep 21, 2014
09/14
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Namco
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comment 1
Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, NES, Wii U, ZX Spectrum Developed by Namco Limited Published by Namco Limited Sport Skateboarding Perspective Side view Genre Action, Sports Description Simple side-scrolling game, where you play a skater who has to pass a set of obstacles in order to reach the end of the level. You can skate up or down in the screen, or even jump, to be safe from the pipes you encounter on the way. As the game progresses, obstacles are more frequent...
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310,936
311K
Sep 21, 2014
09/14
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Sega
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comment 5
Released Mar, 1984 Platforms Apple II, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, MSX, PC Booter, TRS-80 CoCo, Windows, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum Developed by Activision, Inc. Published by Activision, Inc. Gameplay Arcade, Metroidvania, Platform Perspective Side view Setting South America Genre Action Visual 2D scrolling, Fixed / flip-screen Description You play Pitfall Harry searching for the Raj diamond, his niece Rhonda, her cat Quickclaw and a variety of treasures...
favoritefavoritefavoritefavorite ( 5 reviews )
268,302
268K
Sep 21, 2014
09/14
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Atari Games
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Road Runner is a variant of the platformer genre, based on the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner shorts. It was developed and released by Atari Games in 1985. Gameplay The player controls Road Runner, who is chased by Wile E. Coyote. In order to escape, Road Runner runs endlessly to the left. While avoiding the coyote, the player must pick up bird seeds on the street, avoid obstacles like cars, and get through mazes. Sometimes Wile E. Coyote will just run after the Road Runner, but he occasionally...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
1,406
1.4K
Sep 25, 2014
09/14
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Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
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Released Oct, 1986 Platform Arcade Developed by Micro Graphic Image Published by Irem Corp. Gameplay Arcade, Platform Perspective Side view Genre Action Visual 2D scrolling Description The arcade sequel to Spelunker , entirely different from the console game also titled Spelunker II . This one closely retains the game mechanics and style of the first arcade game: a descent into a perilous underworld, this time greenish instead of an earthly brown, populated by strange denizens and even stranger...
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567
567
Sep 25, 2014
09/14
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Elettronolo
software
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favorite 0
comment 0
245,881
246K
Sep 19, 2014
09/14
by
Taito Corporation (Venture Line license)
software
eye 245,881
favorite 0
comment 0
294,652
295K
Sep 13, 2014
09/14
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Hoei (Rock-Ola license)
software
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Jump Bug was the first platform game to include smooth horizontal and vertical scrolling. It was developed by Alpha Denshi under contract for Hoei/Coreland and released to arcades in 1981. Gameplay A player controls a constantly bouncing car while driving through various environments including a city, pyramid and underwater. Unlike most other scrolling games of the time, the main character, a buggy is jumping constantly. The height of the jump and speed of a fall can be controlled with up and...
favoritefavoritefavorite ( 1 reviews )
277,388
277K
Aug 7, 2014
08/14
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Universal (ADP Automaten license)
software
eye 277,388
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Controls: Press 5 to insert coins, 1 or 2 to start a 1/2 player game. Move the man with the arrow keys, us CTRL repeatedly to dig a hole, and ALT repeatedly to cover a hole (that has a creature in it). Please note: These controls are difficult to learn, initially. Space Panic is a 1980 arcade game designed by Universal, which Chris Crawford calls the first ever platform game, as it pre-dates Nintendo's Donkey Kong (from 1981) which is often cited as the original platform game. Space Panic lacks...
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