System: Game Boy Release date: November 1992 Blast off into a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars on the Game Boy, the November 1992 action-platformer from Capcom that condenses the original film’s epic tale into a pocket-sized saga. Follow Luke Skywalker from Tatooine dust to Death Star destruction—but does it still force-choke the competition…
System: Amiga Release date: July 1994 Hang ten and hurl shurikens with Surf Ninjas on the Amiga, the July 1994 beat-’em-up from Creative Edge Software that ties movie tie-in mayhem to a tropical ninja twist. Based on the cheesy ’93 flick, this side-scrolling scrapper sends surf bros Johnny and Adam against evil hordes—but does it…
System: Amiga Release date: October 1990 Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure with The Secret of Monkey Island on the Amiga, the October 1990 point-and-click classic from Lucasfilm Games that turned wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a legend. This witty tale of grog, ghosts, and grotty pirates blends puzzles and humour—but does it still hold…
System: Commodore Amiga Release date: October 1994 Kick off with Sensible World of Soccer on the Amiga, the October 1994 footy classic from Sensible Software that redefined sports sims with its perfect blend of arcade flair and strategic depth. This pint-sized pitch powerhouse lets you manage and play teams across the globe—but does it still…
System: Commodore Amiga Release date: October 1990 Slam into the arena with Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe on the Amiga, the October 1990 futuristic sports brawler from The Bitmap Brothers that mixes bone-crunching action with high-octane strategy. This cyberpunk slugfest pits teams in a violent game of ball-control chaos—but does it still score in 2025? Let’s…
System: Amiga Release date: February 1991 Guide a horde of clueless rodents to safety in Lemmings on the Amiga, the February 1991 puzzle-strategy gem from DMA Design that turned suicidal critters into a global craze. This quirky brain-teaser tasks you with saving green-haired lemmings from their own daft demise—but does it still charm in 2025?…
System: Commodore Amiga Release date: November 1993 Charge into the fray with Cannon Fodder on the Amiga, the November 1993 action-strategy shooter from Sensible Software that sends waves of plucky soldiers into bullet-riddled battlefields. This top-down romp mixes tactics with tongue-in-cheek humour—but does it still pack a punch in 2025? Let’s dive in and see…
System: Commodore 64 Release date: September 1985 Embark on a noble quest for virtue with Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar on the Commodore 64, the September 1985 RPG that redefined the genre by swapping monster-slaying for soul-searching. As a hero striving to become the Avatar of Virtue, you’ll roam Britannia to master compassion, honour,…
System: Commodore 64 Release date: October 1987 Dive into a kooky point-and-click caper with Maniac Mansion on the Commodore 64, the October 1987 adventure from Lucasfilm Games that unleashed a warped sense of humour. You’re leading a trio of teens to rescue Sandy from a mad scientist’s creepy mansion, but does this cult classic still…
System: Commodore 64 Release date: June 1985 Embark on a sword-swinging, spell-casting quest with The Bard’s Tale on the Commodore 64, the June 1985 RPG that whisked players to the medieval town of Skara Brae to battle the evil wizard Mangar. This dungeon-crawling epic defined a genre, but does it still sing a sweet tune…