Arcade game list

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In general, the arcades are the most popular pieces of hardware that brought us tons of cool childhood moments and are, even beating on 1 credit, place full of memorable and fun games. In fact, most of the arcade are so good that porting to the consoles went really difficult due to hardware limitations

So well, we're going to mention a list of my favourite 115 Arcade machines. This top is more of a personal opinion rather than a general top.

So... here we go!!!

Number 1

Final Fight is a 1989 beat 'em up game where players control Mike Haggar, Cody Travers, or Guy as they fight to rescue Jessica from the Mad Gear Gang in Metro City.

Number 2

In the Hunt is a 1993 scrolling shooter game where players control the submarine Granvia to stop the Dark Anarchy Society from activating a doomsday device.

Number 3

Golden Axe is a 1989 beat 'em up game where players control one of three warriors on a quest to free the land of Yuria from the evil Death Adder, who possesses the powerful Golden Axe.

Number 4

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1989 beat 'em up arcade game developed by Konami, based on the popular franchise. Up to four players control the Ninja Turtles, fighting enemies to defeat the Shredder and his allies. The game was a huge success, leading to home console ports and a sequel, Turtles in Time.

Number 5

Raiden is a 1990 vertically scrolling shooter game where players control two Fighting Thunders aircraft to defeat an alien invasion by the Crystals and save Earth in the year 2090.

Number 6

Hammerin' Harry is a platformer game series developed by Irem, starring a hammer-wielding carpenter named Harry, who fights to protect his hometown from corrupt construction companies.

Number 7

Ghouls 'n Ghosts is a side-scrolling platformer and the sequel to Ghosts 'n Goblins. The game follows Sir Arthur as he battles to rescue Princess Prin-Prin's soul from the evil Lucifer and his demons.

Number 8

Metal Slug is a 1996 run-and-gun arcade game where players control Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving as they battle against the Rebel Army, led by Donald Morden, to prevent a coup d'état and a New World Order in 2028.

Number 9

Shinobi is a 1987 side-scrolling hack-and-slash game where ninja Joe Musashi must stop the Zeed terrorist organization from kidnapping children of his clan, completing five missions across various stages to reach Zeed's headquarters.

Number 10

Tengai is a 1996 horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a historical fantasy version of Japan's Sengoku period. Players control a group of heroes trying to stop the cult Shinrano from resurrecting their dark god by kidnapping the Shogun's daughter, with branching storylines and multiple endings.

Number 11

Guardians, known as Denjinmakai II in Japan, is a 1995 side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game and the prequel to Denjin Makai, developed by Winkysoft and published by Banpresto.

Number 12

Fantasy Zone is a 1986 arcade shooter game where players control Opa-Opa, a sentient spaceship, as it defends the Fantasy Zone planets from invasion, featuring unique gameplay elements for its genre.

Number 13

Rainbow Islands is a 1987 arcade game and the sequel to Bubble Bobble. Players control Bubby and Bobby, the human forms of the bubble dragons, as they navigate through levels, alternating turns between the two characters.

Number 14

Salamander, also known as Life Force, is a 1986 scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Konami. It's a spin-off of Gradius, introducing a simplified power-up system, co-op gameplay, and both horizontal and vertical scrolling stages, influencing future Gradius games.

Number 15

Gradius II, released in 1988, is a side-scrolling shooter and the sequel to the original Gradius. Developed and published by Konami, it was initially released in Japanese arcades and later ported to various platforms. The game is also included in several compilation packs.

Number 16

Out Zone is a run-and-gun arcade game developed by Toaplan, released in 1990. Players control cyborg mercenaries fighting to save humanity from an alien invasion from the planet Owagira.

Number 17

Splatterhouse is a 1988 beat-em-up arcade game developed by Namco. The game follows Rick Taylor and Jennifer Willis, two university students who take refuge in the infamous West Mansion, known as "Splatterhouse", only to find themselves trapped and forced to fight for survival.

Number 18

Total Carnage is a 1992 multidirectional shooter arcade game developed by Midway. Players control Captain Carnage and Major Mayhem as they battle to overthrow the evil General Akhboob and his mutant army in the fictional country of Kookistan, while also rescuing POWs.

Number 19

Vendetta is a 1991 side-scrolling beat-em-up arcade game developed by Konami. The game follows the story of The Cobras, a hero gang consisting of Blood, Hawk, Boomer, and Sledge, as they fight to rescue their kidnapped friend Kate from the evil Dead End gang, led by Faust, who seeks to dominate the city.

Number 20

Cadash is an action-adventure game set in a medieval fantasy world. The game takes place in the underground kingdom of Cadash, where demons and abominations, led by the powerful demonic wizard Balrog, seek revenge on humans. The Balrog kidnaps Princess Salassa to initiate a ritual to bind himself to her, becoming invincible. Heroes are tasked with rescuing the princess and saving the Kingdom of Dirzir.

Number 21

R-Type is a horizontally scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Irem in 1987. Players control the R-9 "Arrowhead" spaceship, fighting to destroy the alien Bydo race that threatens humanity. The ship can acquire a "Force" device, which protects it from enemy fire and enhances its firepower.

Number 22

Aero Fighters, known as Sonic Wings in Japan, is a vertically scrolling shooter released in arcades in 1992 by Video System. It was later ported to the Super Nintendo in 1993 and is the first game in the Aero Fighters series.

Number 23

Darius II is a 1989 arcade shooter and the direct sequel to Darius. The game takes place after the events of the first game, where the planet Darius is recovering from an alien invasion. The inhabitants of Darius receive an SOS signal from Earth, warning of an alien threat similar to the Belser Army. In response, two new heroes, Proco Jr. and Tiat Young, are sent to help the people of Earth.

Number 24

The King of Fighters '97 is a fighting game released in 1997 for the Neo Geo. It's the fourth game in the series and concludes the "Orochi Saga" storyline. The game takes place after the previous tournament, which sparked a global fighting craze. New teams and characters are introduced, while some return from previous games. The game features a new storyline and gameplay mechanics.

Number 25

Buster Bros, released in 1989, is an action game where players must travel the world to destroy bouncing balloons terrorizing landmarks and cities. Starting at Mount Fuji, Japan, players must complete three stages before moving to the next location, in a quest to save the Earth.

Number 26

Snow Bros is a 1990 platform arcade game developed by Toaplan. Players control snowman twins Nick and Tom as they navigate 50 stages, throwing snowballs and dodging monsters to rescue princesses Puripuri and Puchipuchi. The game received positive reviews and has since gained a cult following.

Number 27

Night Slashers is a 1993 beat 'em up arcade game developed by Data East. The game takes place in a world overrun by zombies, mutants, and monsters. Players control one of three monster hunters, fighting against hordes of enemies and bosses to stop the evil King Zarutz's plan to turn the planet into a kingdom for the dead.

Number 28

FixEight is a 1992 run-and-gun arcade game developed by Toaplan. The game is set in a future where an alien race, the Gozzu, has invaded the universe. Players control one of eight mercenaries, released from prison by the Galactic Federation, on a mission to exterminate the Gozzu and destroy their home planet, Fortuna.

Number 29

Boogie Wings is a 1992 horizontally scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Data East. Set during World War I, players control unusual vehicles, including biplanes, cars, and animals, to fight against an army of scientists and their mechanical creations, including a giant robot Santa Claus.

Number 30

Three Wonders is a 1991 arcade game collection developed by Capcom, featuring three titles:

1. Midnight Wanderers: a platformer where players control Lou and Siva to fight a villain.

2. Chariot: a scrolling shooter where Lou and Siva fly chariots to save their planet.

3. Don't Pull: a puzzle game where players control a rabbit or squirrel to push blocks and crush monsters.

Number 31

Fatal Fury Special is a 1993 fighting game developed by SNK, an updated version of Fatal Fury 2. The game features the same character roster as Fatal Fury 2, plus four previously non-playable characters and three returning characters from the original Fatal Fury. Ryo Sakazaki from Art of Fighting also appears as a hidden opponent, inspiring the creation of The King of Fighters series.

Number 32

GunForce II is a 1994 run-and-gun arcade game developed by Irem. Players control Max and Lei as they battle against enemies, rescue POWs, and collect medals. The game is the fourth and final installment of the D.A.S. Tetralogy and is considered a spiritual predecessor to the Metal Slug franchise due to its similarities.

Number 33

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior is a 1991 fighting game developed by Capcom. It's the second game in the Street Fighter series, improving upon the first game with features like special moves, combos, a six-button layout, and a diverse cast of playable characters with unique fighting styles.

Number 34

Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode III is a 1991 arcade beat 'em up game developed by Taito. It's the sequel to Rastan Saga II and features a unique dual-screen display. Players can choose from three characters: Rastan, Dewey, and Sophia. Although initially released only in Japan, the game's text is in both Japanese and English.

Number 35

Zed Blade is a 1994 horizontally scrolling shooter arcade game developed by NMK and published by SNK. Players choose one of three characters to battle against an army of enemies led by a supercomputer on the automated Yggdrasil space station, with the goal of seizing control of the station.

Number 36

Psycho-Nics Oscar is a 1987 side-scrolling run-and-gun arcade game developed by Data East. Players control a mecha to fight against invaders in the futuristic Ordio City. The game received positive reviews and has been cited as an influence for the game Turrican. The rights to the game are currently owned by G-Mode.

Number 37

Hyper Duel is a 1993 horizontal-scrolling shooter game developed by Technosoft. Players control a transformable fighter called a Buster Gear, switching between spaceship and humanoid mecha modes. The goal is to recover or destroy a stolen prototype unit from terrorist forces. The game was initially released in Japanese arcades and later ported to the Sega Saturn in 1996.

Number 38

Double Dragon is a 1987 beat 'em up arcade game developed by Technōs Japan. It's the first title in the Double Dragon franchise and a spiritual successor to Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun. The game introduced innovations like side-scrolling, two-player co-op, and cutscenes.

Number 39

Street Smart is a 1989 beat 'em up arcade game developed by SNK. Players take on the roles of two hand-to-hand combat experts competing in the "Champion Tag Match in USA" tournament, fighting against tough street fighters across the country to win money, girls, and glory.

Number 40

Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa is a 1987 horizontally scrolling shooter for the Master System. It was later ported to other platforms and remade for the System 16 hardware in 2008. The game features a sentient spaceship named Opa-opa battling surreal enemies in a colorful and whimsical environment, earning it the nickname "cute 'em up".

Number 41

Midnight Resistance is a 1989 side-scrolling run-and-gun arcade game developed by Data East. The game takes place in a dystopian future, where the player controls a resistance member on a mission to rescue their kidnapped family from a powerful drug kingpin.

Number 42

Bonanza Bros. is a 1990 side-scrolling stealth action game developed by Sega. Players control one or both of the brothers Robo and Mobo, navigating through buildings to retrieve objects while avoiding guards. The goal is to collect loot and escape via a blimp on the roof. The game features cooperative two-player gameplay and was ported to various home systems.

Number 43

Prehistoric Isle is a 1989 scrolling shooter arcade game developed by SNK. Players control biplanes as U.S. Marine pilots on a mission to explore "Greenhell Isle", a fictional island inhabited by dinosaurs and extinct creatures. The game received positive reviews for its visuals, sound, gameplay, and originality. It has been re-released on various platforms and spawned a sequel, Prehistoric Isle 2, in 1999.

Number 44

Sunset Riders is a 1991 side-scrolling run-and-gun arcade game developed by Konami. Set in a fantastical American Old West, players control one of four bounty hunters - Steve, Billy Cool, Bob, or Cormano Wild - as they hunt down and eliminate outlaws to collect rewards. Each stage begins with a wanted poster showing the outlaw to be defeated.

Number 45

Truxton is a 1988 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Toaplan. The game takes place on the planet Borogo, which is under attack by an alien armada led by Dogurava. Players control pilot Tatsuo in the Super Fighter ship, fighting to defeat the alien invaders and divert their asteroid fortresses.

Number 46

RoboCop is a 1988 run-and-gun and beat-em-up game developed by Data East for arcades and Ocean Software for home computers. The game is based on the 1987 film of the same name. Data East and Ocean Software collaborated on the game's development, with Ocean Software expanding on the arcade version for home computer release.

Number 47

Dragon Breed is a 1989 horizontally scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Irem. The game follows young King Kayus and his dragon companion Bahamoot as they battle to stop the return of the King of Darkness, Zambaquous, and save the Agamen Empire from darkness.

Number 48

GunNail is a 1993 arcade shooter game developed by NMK/Tecmo. Players control a spaceship and can choose from three main weapons: a straight laser, spread laser, or homing laser. The game features bright, flashy colors, but is challenging due to hard-to-spot projectiles. Instead of lives, the player has shields that deplete upon taking damage, and all power-ups are lost when hit.

Number 49

Magician Lord is a 1990 side-scrolling action-platformer arcade game developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK. The game follows the magician Elta as he attempts to retrieve stolen magic tomes from the evil sorcerer Gal Agiese, who seeks to revive the god of destruction, Az Atorse. Initially released for the Neo Geo MVS, the game was later ported to other platforms and has since been re-released through various compilations and download services.

Number 50

Double Dragon is a 1995 fighting game and a spin-off of the Double Dragon series. The game is based on the 1994 film and follows Billy and Jimmy Lee as they return to their childhood city, now called Bloody Town, to participate in a martial arts tournament hosted by the crime boss Koga Shuko. Shuko seeks to obtain the Double Dragon medallion, which grants unlimited power to its possessor.

Number 51

Metamorphic Force is a 1993 side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game developed by Konami. The game takes place in 199X A.D. and follows four heroes, empowered by the Greek goddess Athena, as they battle against the Evil King Death Shadow and his Empire of Horror. The heroes have the ability to transform into anthropomorphic beasts to fight their enemies.

Number 52

Gate of Doom, also known as Dark Seal, is a 1990 hack 'n slash arcade game developed by Data East. The game is set in the Kingdom of Etrulia, where an ancient legend foretells the arrival of four heroes who will save the kingdom from darkness by defeating monsters and locking the Gate of Doom forever.

Number 53

Sorcer Striker is a 1993 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Raizing. Players control one of four bounty hunters on a mission to overthrow the Goblin empire and its leader, King Gobligan. The game is the first in the Mahō Daisakusen trilogy and marks Raizing's debut game development project.

Number 54

Aero Fighters 2 is a 1994 vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game developed by SNK and released by Video System. The game takes place two years after the events of the first game, where a new, unknown army has occupied the world. The International Secret Rescue team, comprising eight pilots, must take action to destroy the enemy and their super weapons.

Number 55

Detana!! TwinBee is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Konami. Players control TwinBee and WinBee, piloted by Light and Pastel, as they battle to save planet Meru from an alien invasion led by the evil Iva.

Number 56

Knights of the Round is a 1992 beat 'em up arcade game developed by Capcom. Based on the legend of King Arthur, the game follows Arthur, Lancelot, and Perceval as they battle to overthrow the evil King Garibaldi and unite Britain.

Number 57

Joe & Mac is a 1991 run-and-gun platform game developed by Data East. Players control Joe and Mac, two cavemen, as they battle through prehistoric levels to rescue a group of kidnapped women from a rival tribe.

Number 58

Viewpoint is a 1992 isometric-scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Aicom. Initially released for the Neo Geo, it received critical acclaim for its visuals and soundtrack, but later ports for the Sega Genesis and PlayStation received mixed reviews.

Number 59

The King of Dragons is a 1991 beat 'em up arcade game developed by Capcom. Players control characters as they battle through the kingdom of Malus to defeat monsters led by the dragon Gildiss. The game features character upgrades and a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura.

Number 60

Thunder Force AC is an arcade version of Thunder Force III, developed jointly by Tecnosoft and Sega. The game features changed graphics, new stages, and some content from Thunder Force II. It was later ported to the Super Famicom/SNES as Thunder Spirits and the Sega Saturn as part of Thunder Force Gold Pack 2.

Number 61

Two Crude (also known as Crude Buster) is a 1990 beat 'em up arcade game developed by Data East. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic New York City in 2030, where a violent organization known as "Big Valley" has taken over. The government recruits two rough and dangerous men, known as the "Crude Buster", to eliminate Big Valley and save the city.

Number 62

Pu·Li·Ru·La is a 1991 arcade game by Taito. The game follows Zac and Mel, two children tasked with defending their town in Radishland after a villain steals the "time key", disrupting the flow of time. Armed with a "magic stick", they must fight to save their town.

Number 63

Sengoku is a 1991 beat 'em up arcade game by SNK. The game follows two martial artists, Claude and Jack, who must defeat an evil warlord and his undead feudal Japanese warriors. The warlord seeks revenge after being defeated centuries ago by the ancestors of the two protagonists.

Number 64

Mario Bros. is a 1983 platform arcade game developed by Nintendo. Players control Mario and Luigi as they eliminate creatures emerging from the sewers. Designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Gunpei Yokoi, the game is part of the Mario franchise and originally began as a spin-off from Donkey Kong.

Number 65

Batsugun is a 1993 vertically scrolling bullet hell arcade game. The game takes place on a distant Earth-like planet where an evil king, Renoselva, is attempting a global takeover. Players control a pilot from the Skull Hornets squadron, flying a powerful submersible jet to defeat the invading military force and save the planet.

Number 66

Gaiapolis is a 1993 action RPG beat 'em up arcade game by Konami. The game follows Prince Gerard, joined by Elaine and Galahad, as they seek revenge against the Zar Harc empire for destroying their homeland and prevent the resurrection of an ancient demon. Players explore, collect items, fight enemies, and gain experience to level up and progress.

Number 67

Hook is a 1992 side-scrolling action game based on the movie of the same name. Players control Peter Pan or one of the Lost Boys as they battle through Neverland to rescue Peter's children from Captain Hook and his pirates.

Number 68

Shock Troopers is a 1997 run-and-gun arcade game developed by Saurus and published by SNK. Players control a team of soldiers fighting against the terrorist group Bloody Scorpions, who have kidnapped a scientist and his granddaughter to exploit a powerful drug.

Number 69

Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy is a 1994 side-scrolling beat 'em up game developed by SNK. Players control bounty hunters Roddy and Cathy as they battle against the Klaptons, a group of galactic pirates threatening the cosmos. The goal is to defeat the four high-ranking members and ultimately capture Captain Klapton.

Number 70

Gain Ground is a 1988 action-strategy game by Sega. In the year 2348, a simulated war game called Gain Ground was created to rekindle humanity's fighting spirit. However, the game's supercomputer malfunctioned, took hostages, and players must control three brave warriors to rescue the captives.

Number 71

Warriors of Fate is a 1992 beat 'em up game by Capcom. The Japanese version, Tenchi wo Kurau 2, is based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel and follows Liu Bei's story as he battles against Cao Cao's forces. The game's ending depends on whether the player defeats Cao Cao, determining the fate of China.

Number 72

Pac-Mania is a 1987 arcade maze game developed by Namco. Players control Pac-Man as he navigates a 3D-like maze, eating dots while avoiding ghosts. New features include Pac-Man's ability to jump over ghosts and eat them for bonus points after consuming Power Pellets.

Number 73

Ninja Baseball Bat Man is a 1993 beat-em-up arcade game developed by Irem. Players control one of four ninja baseball players tasked with retrieving stolen artifacts from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Up to four players can play simultaneously, navigating through various US locations.

Number 74

Bonk's Adventure: Arcade Version is a 1994 scrolling platform game. Players choose from 28 short levels, aiming to complete them quickly for high scores. Bonus points are earned by dribbling sports items and hitting goal posts. After three levels, players face one of seven boss battles.

Number 75

DJ Boy is a 1989 beat 'em up arcade game. The game has two different plots: the home console version follows DJ Boy, a roller fighter, as he rescues his girlfriend Maria from the Dark Knights gang and competes in the Rollergame competition. The arcade version features two playable characters, Bob and Tom, who must retrieve their stolen boombox from rollerskater thieves.

Number 76

Galactic Warriors is a 1985 fighting arcade game developed by Konami. It was Konami's second fighting game, following Yie Ar Kung-Fu. Notably, it was the first fighting game with multiple playable characters, each with unique moves, and the first mecha-based fighting game.

Number 77

Nekketsu Kōha Kunio-kun, released as Renegade in the West, is a 1986 beat 'em up game. The Japanese version follows Kunio-kun, a high-school delinquent fighting rival gangs. The Western version, Renegade, has the player controlling a street brawler rescuing his girlfriend from a mob boss by fighting four gangs.

Number 78

Ninja-Kid II is a 1987 platform action game developed by UPL. It's the sequel to Ninja-Kid and was released in Japan. The game was moderately successful, ranking 10th in Game Machine's arcade unit rankings. A Famicom version was planned for North American release as Ninja Taro, but was ultimately cancelled.

Number 79

Wonder Boy is a 1986 platform game developed by Escape and published by Sega. The game follows a boy who must rescue his girlfriend Tina from the Evil King. The boy navigates through an island, avoiding obstacles and enemies, and eventually confronts the Evil King to save Tina.

Number 80

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs is a 1993 side-scrolling beat 'em up game by Capcom. Set in the 26th century, the game follows four heroes - Jack, Hannah, Mustapha, and Mess - as they battle against the Black Marketeers, who are hunting dinosaurs for unknown purposes, causing them to attack villages and people.

Number 81

Bomberman is an arcade game developed by Irem, set in 2091. In the game's story mode, King Bomber, once a partner of Bomberman, turns against humanity. Bomberman and his brother must stop King Bomber and save the world. The game also features a multiplayer mode.

Number 82

Jackal is a 1986 overhead run-and-gun arcade game by Konami. Players control an armed jeep to rescue POWs in enemy territory. The game is based on an elite team of four soldiers, known as the Jackal unit, who embark on a mission to extract POWs using two armed jeeps.

Number 83

Pitfall II: The Lost Caverns is a 1985 arcade game developed by Sega. The game follows Pitfall Harry as he searches for three treasures in large caverns. Players must navigate the character within a time limit to earn points and extra playtime. Collecting keys unlocks new caverns, offering bonus points and additional time.

Number 84

Strato Fighter is a 1991 horizontally scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Tecmo. Set in 2135, players control the MB-OG Raiga spacecraft to save Earth from alien invaders. The game features simultaneous two-player gameplay, power-ups, and various weapons, including an "Auto Guard" option with three different types.

Number 85

Toki is a 1989 run-and-gun platformer where the protagonist, a tribesman named Toki, is transformed into a gorilla-like creature by the evil witch doctor Vookimedlo. Toki must navigate through treacherous terrain, fighting various enemies and bosses to reach Vookimedlo's golden palace, rescue the kidnapped princess Miho, and break the curse that has afflicted the island.

Number 86

Aliens is a 1990 side-scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Konami. Based on the film Aliens, players control either Ellen Ripley or Dwayne Hicks as they fight Xenomorphs to rescue Newt and ultimately defeat the Alien Queen on the USS Sulaco.

Number 87

Dragon Saber is a 1990 vertical shooter arcade game by Namco. The game takes place in a world where human greed and advanced alchemy have caused environmental chaos, unleashing evil bio-monsters. Two heroes, Huey and Siria, receive a sacred saber from the sun goddess Arlia, allowing them to transform into powerful dragons to fight against the monsters and save the planet.

Number 88

Strider is a 1989 hack-and-slash arcade game by Capcom. Set in a dystopian 2048, the game follows Hiryu, a young ninja agent, as he attempts to assassinate the tyrannical Grandmaster Meio, who rules the world. Hiryu must infiltrate the Grandmaster's capital in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic to complete his mission.

Number 89

Ninja Spirit is a 1988 side-scrolling hack-and-slash game developed by Irem. The game follows Tsukikage, a young ninja seeking revenge against a half-man, half-beast creature that killed his father in an alternate feudal Japan.

Number 90

Bionic Commando is a 1987 run-and-gun platformer by Capcom. The game takes place 10 years after a global war and follows a commando who must infiltrate an enemy base to stop a missile launch and defeat the enemy leader, ultimately foiling their evil plot.

Number 91

Zero Wing is a 1989 side-scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Toaplan. The game follows the protagonist Trent, who pilots the ZIG space fighter to defeat the space pirate organization CATS, which has broken a peace treaty and taken control of space colonies. The game's story varies slightly between versions, with the PC Engine version featuring a different organization called Abigor and a unique storyline.

Number 92

Parodius! From Myth to Laughter is a 1990 shoot 'em up arcade game by Konami. The game follows Parodius and friends as they search the world to defeat the Great Octopus, who threatens Earth.

Number 93

Avenging Spirit is a 1991 platform arcade game by C.P. Brain and Jaleco. The game follows a protagonist who is murdered and returns as a spirit to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from a crime syndicate. With the ability to possess others, he must fight through six stages to save his girlfriend and defeat the syndicate's leader.

Number 94

Willow is a 1989 arcade platform game by Capcom, based on the 1988 film. Players control either Willow Ufgood or Madmartigan as they attempt to rescue baby Elora Danan from the evil Queen Bavmorda. The game features six levels, collectible gold coins, and power-ups that can be purchased from a shop to aid in the quest.

Number 95

Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams is a 1991 arcade game and the first in the Cotton series. The game follows the witch Cotton, who is recruited by the fairy Silk to save Fairyland from darkness. Cotton's motivation is not to save the world, but to collect the seven colored Willow candies, which will merge into a giant Willow, satisfying her sweet tooth.

Number 96

Air Buster is a 1990 horizontally scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Kaneko. Players control the "Blaster Fighter" star ship, equipping one of seven available weapons to destroy a mechanical fortress threatening Earth.

Number 97

X-Men is a 1992 side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game by Konami. Players control one of six X-Men characters (Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, or Dazzler) as they battle against Magneto and his minions to save humanity. The game features various enemies and supervillains from the comics, culminating in a final battle on Asteroid M.

Number 98

Chimera Beast is an unreleased 1993 arcade shooter game. Players control an "eater" creature that grows and evolves by consuming other organisms. The goal is to thwart humanity's space travel attempts to prevent the eaters' escape. The game has two endings: a "good" ending where the eaters are trapped and eventually extinct, and a "bad" ending where they escape and head towards Earth.

Number 99

Black Heart is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released by UPL in 1991. The player controls a fire-breathing dragon and shoots enemies with fireballs, collects power-ups, and defeats bosses to advance levels.

Number 100

Narc is a 1988 run-and-gun arcade game designed by Eugene Jarvis. The game involves arresting and killing drug offenders, confiscating their assets, and ultimately defeating the main villain, "Mr. Big". Notably, Narc was one of the first ultra-violent video games and sparked parental criticism of the gaming industry.

Number 101

Edward Randy is a 1990 action arcade game. The game takes place in 1930s Europe, where a scientist escapes from a Nazi-like army with research for a mass destruction weapon. The scientist's granddaughter, Charlotte, holds a crucial prism stone, and players control Edward Randy, a teenager who must rescue Charlotte and thwart the enemy's plans.

Number 102

CYBATTLER is a 1993 action-shooting game by Jaleco. Players control the mech "BLANCHE" as it battles a mysterious military force in space. The game features various combat options, including a Beam sword for close combat and a Beam launcher for taking out multiple targets.

Number 103

Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle is a 1996 fighting game by SNK. The game is the sequel to Savage Reign and takes place a year after the events of the first game. King Leo, seeking revenge against Sho Hayate, organizes a new tournament with a team-based format. The fighters from the previous tournament return, along with two new challengers, to compete against each other and King Leo. However, an unknown threat lurks in the shadows, adding an extra layer of complexity to the tournament.

Number 104

Ninja Gaiden is a 1988 beat 'em up arcade game developed by Tecmo. Released in 1988 in North America and Europe, and in 1989 in Japan, it was the first game in the Ninja Gaiden franchise. The game follows a ninja hired by the US government to defeat an evil cult led by Bladedamus, who seeks to fulfill apocalyptic prophecies by kidnapping the President and acquiring ICBM launch codes.

Number 105

Haunted Castle is a 1987 action-platform arcade game by Konami and the second arcade game in the Castlevania franchise. The game follows Simon Belmont as he attempts to rescue his wife Selena from Dracula, who has awakened from a century-long slumber and kidnapped her during their wedding

Number 106

Last Resort is a 1992 horizontally scrolling shooter by SNK. The game takes place in a future where a space station's computer has been infected by a mysterious virus, causing it to attack Earth. Players control advanced spaceships to fight back against the computer's defenses and save Earth.

Number 107

Image Fight is a 1988 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Irem. The game takes place in the future where the moon has exploded and aliens from the Boondoggle Galaxy are invading Earth. Players control the "OF-1" Fightership to counter the alien threat and save humanity.

Number 108

Metal Black is a 1991 scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Taito. In 2042, a companion star appears near Jupiter, sending meteorites towards Earth. Alien invaders, known as Nemesis, use the meteorites as cover to invade Earth. Humanity develops a spacecraft, the CF-345 Black Fly, powered by a molecule called Newalone, which is capable of wielding the same beam weaponry as the aliens. However, a treaty is signed, surrendering to Nemesis and banning the use of the Black Fly. The game follows rogue pilot John Ford as he commandeers a Black Fly craft to strike back against Nemesis and save humanity.

Number 109

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Baraduke (also known as Alien Sector) is a 1985 run-and-gun arcade game by Namco. Players control a spacewoman (Kissy or Takky) in a biohazard suit, tasked with clearing eight worlds of enemies using a wave gun. The goal is to defeat all enemies, including the Octy, to progress to the next floor and ultimately face the boss of each world.

Number 110

Double Dragon II: The Revenge is a 1988 side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game. The game follows Billy and Jimmy Lee as they seek revenge for the murder of Marian, Billy's girlfriend, by the leader of the Black Warriors, Willy. The gameplay is an improved version of the original Double Dragon, with new attack buttons and moves, including a Hurricane Kick.

Number 111

The Simpsons is a 1991 arcade beat 'em up game developed by Konami. Up to four players control the Simpson family as they fight to rescue Maggie from Smithers and Mr. Burns. The game features eight stages, each ending with a boss fight, and includes voice acting from the original cast. The game follows the Simpsons as they chase Smithers and Mr. Burns through Springfield, ultimately defeating them and rescuing Maggie.

Number 112

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Vimana is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Toaplan. The game takes place on the planet Vimana, which has been ravaged by war and fragmented into pieces controlled by automated machines. Players control the Vimana Warriors, pilots of ancient space fighter ships, as they battle to reclaim their planet. After defeating the master of the war machines, the planet is ultimately destroyed, and the survivors are forced to search for a new habitable planet.

Number 113

Battle K-Road is a 1994 one-on-one fighting arcade game developed by Psikyo and published by Jaleco. The game focuses on realistic fighting styles, with 7 styles and 14 playable characters. The gameplay features a 6-button layout with unique command inputs. Players compete in the K-Road Tournament, facing opponents with different fighting styles.

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Zero Team is a 1993 action game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. Players control one of four members of the Zero Team as they battle to rescue a kidnapped woman from evil ninjas. The game features technical battles, simple controls, and environmental interactions.

Number 115

Crossed Swords II is a hack and slash action RPG developed and published by ADK for the Neo Geo CD in 1995. The game takes place decades after the original and follows three adventurers on a quest to defeat the demon warlord Nausizz, who has returned to conquer the kingdom of Belkana.