Tag Archives: platformer

SNES A Day 97: Sküljagger: Revolt of the Westicans

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Approximate Release Date: October 1, 1992
Genre: Action/platformer
Developer: Realtime Associates
Publisher: American Softworks

If Sküljagger: Revolt of the Westicans had a flavor, that flavor would be water.

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SNES A Day 67: Spanky’s Quest

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Approximate Release Date: July 1, 1992
Genre: Action/platformer
Developer: Natsume
Publisher: Natsume

Spanky’s Quest is a treat in all respects, but you can’t mention it in even the politest company without causing giggle-fits.

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SNES A Day 63: The Legend of the Mystical Ninja

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Approximate Release Date: June 30, 1992
Genre: Brawler/platformer
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami

The Legend of the Mystical Ninja steeps itself in Japanese cultural aesthetics, surprisingly so given the standards of localization of the day.

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SNES A Day 59: Krusty’s Super Fun House

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Approximate Release Date: June 1, 1992
Genre: Puzzle/platformer
Developer: Audiogenic
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

It’s not especially insightful to say that licensed games are usually subpar. But Krusty’s Super Fun House manages to be, well, fun.

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