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| Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Konami - Adventure - 1988
Web Rating: 7.7Video Length: 6:14
Wii Release (US): 10/29/2007
After Simon delivered the final coup de grace to the Prince of Darkness in Castlevania, the Count placed a dark curse upon him that would send him to an early grave unless he revived him! Moreover, Dracula's minions are once again stirring throughout the land of Transylvania, ravaging throughout the (more...)
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| City Connection
Jaleco - Arcade - 1988
Video Length: 5:34
Wii Release (US): 05/26/2008
The main character in the game is a driver on a tour of all the sights and roads across the world. To prove that he has visited a particular location, he must drive around the location painting every section of the road white. However, the police, who have no tolerance for vandalism, attempt to stop (more...)
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| Clu Clu Land
Nintendo - Arcade - 1985
Video Length: 5:15
Wii Release (US): 09/01/2008
Clu Clu Land's story starts with a type of Sea Urchin, the Unira, stealing all of the treasures in the underwater kingdom of Clu Clu Land. Bubbles, the heroine, sets out to retrieve the treasure. The object of the game is to uncover all the golden Ingots in each stage while avoiding the Unira and Black (more...)
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| Dig Dug
Bandai - Arcade - 1985
Video Length: 4:49
Wii Release (US): 06/09/2008
Become Dig Dug, the champion of love and justice, as you drill up, down, left, and right, defeating any enemies in your path. Avoid the persistent Pooka and the deep-dwelling but whimsical Fygar as you defeat all the enemies in order to clear each stage. Defeat enemies by hitting them with the (more...)
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| Donkey Kong
Nintendo - Arcade - 1986
Web Rating: 6.2Video Length: 2:42
Wii Release (US): 11/19/2006
Donkey Kong is an early example of the platform genre. Winning the game requires patience and the ability to accurately time the acent of Jumpman (Mario). In addition to presenting the goal of saving the Lady (Pauline), the game also gives the player a score. Points are awarded for finishing screens; (more...)
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| Donkey Kong 3
Nintendo - Arcade - 1986
Video Length: 4:34
Wii Release (US): 07/14/2008
Released in the arcades in 1983, Donkey Kong 3 is the third of the "Donkey Kong" arcade game series, changing the format to more of an action-shooter than a platform game. As Stanley the Bugman, players are positioned under Donkey Kong, who has taken over a multi-level greenhouse. Stanley's goal is to (more...)
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| Donkey Kong Jr.
Nintendo - Arcade - 1986
Web Rating: 5.0Video Length: 3:20
Wii Release (US): 12/04/2006
The player (Junior) attempts to rescue Papa, Donkey Kong. The game can be classified as a platformer. Fruits hang in predictable locations, which can be loosed to fall on enemies, killing them. The game has four levels; Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout (an electrified fortress featuring (more...)
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| Donkey Kong Jr. Math
Nintendo - Educational/Children - 1985
Web Rating: 2.0Video Length: 4:04
Wii Release (US): 09/03/2007
The game features one player and two player modes. In the one player mode, the objective is to enter math answers in order to receive points. In the two player mode, each player applies a math operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to the number they have to make it another number, (more...)
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| Double Dragon
Tradewest - Action - 1988
Web Rating: 8.1Video Length: 6:55
Wii Release (US): 04/28/2008
The story of Double Dragon is set in a post-apocalyptic version of New York City, five years after a Nuclear War, where gangs and criminal organizations take control of the city. The protagonists are Billy and Jimmy Lee, the titular duo and the successors of a fictional martial arts style known as Sou-Setsu-Ken. (more...)
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| Double Dribble
Konami - Basketball - 1987
Web Rating: 4.0Video Length: 3:10
Wii Release (US): 11/26/2007
The NES version features 5-on-5 action on a horizontally scrolling court, four different teams (Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles), three levels of single-play difficulty, and four different choices of quarter lengths. Double Dribble was among the first games to feature cut-scenes, which depicted (more...)
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