System: 3DO Release date: October 1994 Plunge into an alien nightmare with Creature Shock on the 3DO, the October 1994 sci-fi horror shooter from Argonaut Software that strands you on a bug-infested planet after a spaceship crash. As a lone survivor, you’ll blast grotesque creatures and navigate eerie corridors—but does this creepy crawler still thrill…
System: 3DO Release date: May 1994 Charge into a checkmate with a twist in Battle Chess on the 3DO, the May 1994 chess simulator from Interplay that turns the timeless board game into a medieval battlefield. Watch your pawns brawl and bishops blast as pieces clash in gory animations—but does it still checkmate boredom in…
System: 3DO Release date: April 1994 Screech through a dystopian hellscape with Quarantine on the 3DO, the April 1994 vehicular action-shooter from GameTek that traps you in a taxi navigating a crumbling city overrun by mutants and maniacs. As cabbie Drake Edgewater, you’ll drive, shoot, and survive—but does it still roar in 2025? Let’s slam…
System: 3DO Release date: March 1994 Wield your mighty sword against a slobbering swarm with The Horde on the 3DO, the March 1994 action-strategy hybrid from Toys for Bob that blends tower defense with hack-and-slash frenzy. As bumbling hero Chauncey, you’ll build villages and bash hordlings to save the kingdom—but does it still devour the…
System: 3DO Release date: November 1994 Rev up for a wild ride with Road Rash on the 3DO, the November 1994 racing-brawler from Electronic Arts that mixes high-speed motorbike mayhem with knuckle-dusting chaos. Tear through California’s highways while slugging rivals—but does it still burn rubber in 2025? Let’s dive in and see if this road…
System: Game Gear Release date: February 1995 Stretch into a starry adventure with Ristar on the Game Gear, the February 1995 platformer from Sega that puts you in the stretchy arms of a cosmic hero saving a galaxy from an evil tyrant. This vibrant spin-off from Sonic’s creators trades speed for grabbing action—but does it…
System: Game Gear Release date: December 1992 Slice through the shadows with Shinobi II: The Silent Fury on the Game Gear, the December 1992 action-platformer from Sega that unleashes ninja Joe Musashi on a portable quest to thwart the Neo Zeed syndicate. This handheld sequel blends stealth, combat, and platforming—but does it still cut deep…
System: Game Gear Release date: November 1995 Soar into a pint-sized platforming quest with Tails Adventure on the Game Gear, the November 1995 spin-off from Sega that puts Sonic’s fox pal Tails in the pilot seat for a solo romp. This Metroidvania-style adventure trades speed for exploration—but does it still fly high in 2025? Let’s…
System: Game Gear Release date: December 1993 Punch your way through urban chaos with Streets of Rage 2 on the Game Gear, the December 1993 beat-’em-up gem from Sega that brings bare-knuckle brawling to the handheld streets. Join Axel, Blaze, and pals to take down Mr. X’s crime syndicate—but does it still pack a wallop…
System: Game Boy Release date: June 1994 Clamber up ladders and dodge barrels with Donkey Kong on the Game Boy, the June 1994 platformer-puzzler from Nintendo that reinvents the arcade classic into a sprawling, portable adventure. Mario’s back to rescue Pauline from that pesky ape—but does it still swing in 2025? Let’s dive in and…