Created by Matthew Trimby and first released by Atari Corporation in 1986, Twilight World is an interesting scrolling platform game for Atari 8-bit machines that still plays great today.
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Elevator Action, Arcade
Elevator Action is a classic platform/action game, first released into arcades in 1983 by Taito. The game was a critical and commercial success and has been converted to a wide range of home systems.
Lethal Weapon, Super Nintendo
The Super Nintendo version of Lethal Weapon – based on the 1987 film of the same name – was developed by Ocean Software and first released in 1992. The game was released in conjunction with the film Lethal Weapon 3 and features scenes inspired by all three films.
No Escape, Megadrive/Genesis
No Escape was developed by Bits Corporation, and published by Psygnosis for the Megadrive and SNES, in 1994. It is based on the science fiction action film of the same name, starring Ray Liotta and Lance Henriksen.
You play as inmate J.T. Robbins (a highly-trained ex-Marine), trying to escape Absolom penal colony island.
Vectorman 2, Megadrive/Genesis
The sequel to the smash-hit Vectorman was once again developed by the talented team at BlueSky Software, and again published by Sega – this time in 1996.
Vectorman 2 expands upon the first game with more levels and more features. Graphically, it’s moodier too, with bold and very subtle use of light and dark at certain times, and even more impressive lighting effects on Vectorman himself.
Together, Vectorman 1 and 2 make a great duo. A smash hit, followed by a hit sequel. Both are still well worth playing today.
Batman, MSX
Published by Ocean Software in 1986, the MSX version of Jon Ritman and Bernie Drummond‘s classic isometric platform game is just as good as the original Spectrum version, if not better.
Mega Man, Game Gear
Although Capcom‘s Mega Man might feel like a Nintendo exclusive (because it primarily appeared on Nintendo systems), he was given an appearance on the Sega Game Gear, courtesy of US Gold in 1995.
Demon Child Zenki, Game Gear
Quest for the Shaven Yak Starring Ren Hoëk and Stimpy, Game Gear
Developed by Realtime Associates and published by Sega in 1993, Quest for the Shaven Yak is a Game Gear platform game based on The Ren & Stimpy Show.
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The Addams Family, Game Gear
The Sega Game Gear got a version of the movie-licensed platform game, The Addams Family, in 1993. This one was programmed by Arc Developments, and not by Ocean Software (who had done most of the other versions). It was published in North America and Europe by Flying Edge, and by Acclaim in Japan.
