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Sep 27, 2014
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Sep 27, 2014
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SunA
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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...
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1.4K
Sep 25, 2014
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Sep 25, 2014
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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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568
Sep 25, 2014
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Sep 25, 2014
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Elettronolo
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15,028
15K
Sep 25, 2014
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Sep 25, 2014
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Sega
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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...
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2.3K
Sep 21, 2014
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Sep 21, 2014
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Irem (licensed from Broderbund)
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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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268,377
268K
Sep 21, 2014
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Sep 21, 2014
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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...
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311,137
311K
Sep 21, 2014
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Sep 21, 2014
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Sega
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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...
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1,702
1.7K
Sep 21, 2014
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Sep 21, 2014
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Namco
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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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410,324
410K
Sep 21, 2014
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Sep 21, 2014
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Irem (Memetron license)
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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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375
Sep 19, 2014
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Sep 19, 2014
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Irem (Memetron license)
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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...
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246K
Sep 19, 2014
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Sep 19, 2014
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Taito Corporation (Venture Line license)
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308,762
309K
Sep 19, 2014
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Sep 19, 2014
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Century Electronics
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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...
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336,137
336K
Sep 16, 2014
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Sep 16, 2014
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Taito America Corporation
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Jungle Hunt is a one- or two-player side-scrolling arcade platform game produced and released by Taito in 1982. It was also known as Jungle King in early releases. The player controls a jungle explorer who sports a pith helmet and a safari suit. The player must rescue his girl from a tribe of hungry cannibals. To do this, he must swing from vine to vine, survive a crocodile-infested river, jump or duck falling rocks rolling downhill, and release the girl before she "takes a dip" in...
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294,704
295K
Sep 13, 2014
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Sep 13, 2014
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Hoei (Rock-Ola license)
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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...
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