The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Ranger X
It’s amazing that the Genesis/Mega Drive got such a great mecha-based game to absolutely push its limits, but even moreso that it’s not a modern classic today.
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The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Spinmaster (a.k.a. Miracle Adventure)
Check out this goofy Data East action platformer where you starting weapon is a yo-yo!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Kendo Rage (a.k.a. Makeruna Makendō)
Incredibly imperfect, with a localization that would make even Working Designs shake their head, this action platformer is still charismatic, challenging and fun!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Blades of Vengeance
If you’ve ever wished Golden Axe could be more like an action platformer, this game’s got you covered.
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Wild West C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa
Give Sunset Riders the Saturday morning cartoon treatment and you’ll get this odd licensed game which is far better than its strange title suggests!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Psycho Dream
Only recently released outside of Japan, this action platformer is imperfect but definitely ambitious, and well worth your time!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Mystic Warriors
It’s like Sunset Riders, but with ninjas. And it's so much fun!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Ninja Gaiden (Sega Master System)
This very different take on Ryu Hayabusa’s story is still nail-bitingly tough, but equally worthy of your time!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Jackie Chan’s Action Kung-Fu
Before Jackie Chan was a major star, he got a pretty good action platformer brawler loosely based on his martial arts persona.
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Cybernator (a.k.a. Assault Suits Valken)
Enjoy this awesome 16-bit mech game with an anime-style storyline and some majorly memorable moments.
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Alisia Dragoon
Take the production values of animation studio Gainax and mix it with the mechanics of Thexder to get this fantastic fantasy and sci-fi fusion!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Shatterhand (a.k.a. Super Rescue Solbrain)
Solve most of your problems with punching… and satellite robots when that’s not good enough!
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - Power Blade (a.k.a. Power Blazer)
A boomerang-themed action platformer that’s way more fun than it has any right to be with such a silly concept.
The 16-bit Arcade and Console Era (1990-1995) - The Krion Conquest (a.k.a. Magical Kids Doropie)
It’s basically Mega Man with a witch, and a surprisingly good NES game at that!