Game Gear Games That Were Innovative and/or Ahead of Their Time WIP
1990:
Dragon Crystal (GG, 1990/SMS, 1991) - Portable Rogue-like, TD view
-New gear shows on your avatar
-Dragon familiar (follows behind the player)
-Hidden doors
-Deteriorating armor and items to prevent it temporarily (one armor type won't rust)
-Map/reveal current floor item
-Random teleport item
-Can transform an equipped weapon into other weapons
-Pay to continue mechanic (up to 3 times only, lose all unequipped items, keep levels and status)
-Floor skipping item - Similar to warp skips in SMB1 and Bubble Bobble
-Item that transforms monsters into other monsters
-Cursed items (trial & error)
-HP exchange item
-Berserk item (double dmg but half hp)
-Hunger mechanic (Rogue?, Akalabeth)
-Dropped items are preserved on the floor (Rogue?)
-Throw items at enemies - or at walls to identify them (both from Rogue?)
Columns (Multi/GG, 1990) - Falling Block Puzzle/Match 3 Puzzle; Second match 3 game?, diagonal lines
Pengo (GG, 1990) - Maze Action/Puzzle;
Sokoban (GG, 1990) - Puzzle, Top Down View; Different levels
Wonder Boy (1987 SMS port/GG, 1990) - Action Platformer;
Zan Gear (GG, 1990) - TBS/Sim; Pretty impressive PSG music
Dragon Crystal (GG, 1990/SMS, 1991) - Portable Rogue-like, TD view
-New gear shows on your avatar
-Dragon familiar (follows behind the player)
-Hidden doors
-Deteriorating armor and items to prevent it temporarily (one armor type won't rust)
-Map/reveal current floor item
-Random teleport item
-Can transform an equipped weapon into other weapons
-Pay to continue mechanic (up to 3 times only, lose all unequipped items, keep levels and status)
-Floor skipping item - Similar to warp skips in SMB1 and Bubble Bobble
-Item that transforms monsters into other monsters
-Cursed items (trial & error)
-HP exchange item
-Berserk item (double dmg but half hp)
-Hunger mechanic (Rogue?, Akalabeth)
-Dropped items are preserved on the floor (Rogue?)
-Throw items at enemies - or at walls to identify them (both from Rogue?)
Columns (Multi/GG, 1990) - Falling Block Puzzle/Match 3 Puzzle; Second match 3 game?, diagonal lines
Pengo (GG, 1990) - Maze Action/Puzzle;
Sokoban (GG, 1990) - Puzzle, Top Down View; Different levels
Wonder Boy (1987 SMS port/GG, 1990) - Action Platformer;
Zan Gear (GG, 1990) - TBS/Sim; Pretty impressive PSG music
1991:
Crystal Warriors (GG, 1991) - SRPG (perma-death), TD view w/ side view battle animations
-Elemental alignment magic system (fire beats wind, wind beats water, water beats fire, etc.)
-Tame defeated monsters (can be summoned to fight in a unit's stead during combat - useful if the monster's element is more beneficial for the current situation; similar to Pokemon)
-No resurrection/perma-death
-Visit towns in-between battles (very small; shops and fortune teller hints, hire new party members)
Magical Puzzle Popils (GG, 1991) - Puzzle Platformer
-Unique mechanics (somewhat similar to Boulder Dash or Solomon's Key in a way but with its own twist)
-Multiple endings (get a "perfect" score in each round)
-Sleep mode
-Unlock a new set of five rounds after beating a few rounds (you can then pick which order you want to beat them in should you get stuck on a round)
-Optional hints (press A before starting a round)
-While the mechanics seem tile-based at first you’ll have to think outside that box after a while
-Level editor
-Save feature
-Good length (100 rounds)
The GG Shinobi (GG, 1991) - Action Platformer, Final level is a maze
-Choose your path (MM1), five different playable ninjas (need to rescue four of them) with different abilites that you can switch between on the fly (climb on ceilings/bombs, walk on water/charge attack, grapple hook, somersault/shuriken), good bosses overall, upgradeable life bar (Shinobi SMS), each character has its own spell/technique (red=smart bomb/block breaker, pink=freeze/light up/lower water, yellow=shield, blue=tornado transformation, green=kamikaze), good bosses overall, some large sprites, bumping into enemies generally doesn’t hurt you (Revenge of Shinobi)
Head Buster (GG, 1991) - TBS, 2-Player vs.; Recruit and customize your army between battles (besides weapons and armor you can add dodging, shielding and healing to mechs), mech theme, terrain effects, basic resource management
GG Aleste (GG, 1991) - Vertical Shoot 'em up; Good weapon system (similar to previous games), mini-bosses, cutscenes
Ax Battler (GG, 1991) - ARPG/Zelda 2-like;
Halley Wars (GG, 1991) - Vertical Shoot 'em up; "Don't let anyone through" mechanic - you're allowed to miss a certain number of enemies and once you do your home planet is destroyed,
Factory Panic (GG, 1991) - Puzzle;
Pop Breaker (GG, 1991) - Maze Shooter;
Psychic World (1988 port/GG, 1991) - Action Platformer;
Shikinjoh (GG, 1991) - TD Puzzle, Soukoban variant;
Taisen-gata Daisenryaku G (GG, 1991) - TBS;
Woody Pop (1987 SMS port/GG, 1991) - Arkanoid-like;
Crystal Warriors (GG, 1991) - SRPG (perma-death), TD view w/ side view battle animations
-Elemental alignment magic system (fire beats wind, wind beats water, water beats fire, etc.)
-Tame defeated monsters (can be summoned to fight in a unit's stead during combat - useful if the monster's element is more beneficial for the current situation; similar to Pokemon)
-No resurrection/perma-death
-Visit towns in-between battles (very small; shops and fortune teller hints, hire new party members)
Magical Puzzle Popils (GG, 1991) - Puzzle Platformer
-Unique mechanics (somewhat similar to Boulder Dash or Solomon's Key in a way but with its own twist)
-Multiple endings (get a "perfect" score in each round)
-Sleep mode
-Unlock a new set of five rounds after beating a few rounds (you can then pick which order you want to beat them in should you get stuck on a round)
-Optional hints (press A before starting a round)
-While the mechanics seem tile-based at first you’ll have to think outside that box after a while
-Level editor
-Save feature
-Good length (100 rounds)
The GG Shinobi (GG, 1991) - Action Platformer, Final level is a maze
-Choose your path (MM1), five different playable ninjas (need to rescue four of them) with different abilites that you can switch between on the fly (climb on ceilings/bombs, walk on water/charge attack, grapple hook, somersault/shuriken), good bosses overall, upgradeable life bar (Shinobi SMS), each character has its own spell/technique (red=smart bomb/block breaker, pink=freeze/light up/lower water, yellow=shield, blue=tornado transformation, green=kamikaze), good bosses overall, some large sprites, bumping into enemies generally doesn’t hurt you (Revenge of Shinobi)
Head Buster (GG, 1991) - TBS, 2-Player vs.; Recruit and customize your army between battles (besides weapons and armor you can add dodging, shielding and healing to mechs), mech theme, terrain effects, basic resource management
GG Aleste (GG, 1991) - Vertical Shoot 'em up; Good weapon system (similar to previous games), mini-bosses, cutscenes
Ax Battler (GG, 1991) - ARPG/Zelda 2-like;
Halley Wars (GG, 1991) - Vertical Shoot 'em up; "Don't let anyone through" mechanic - you're allowed to miss a certain number of enemies and once you do your home planet is destroyed,
Factory Panic (GG, 1991) - Puzzle;
Pop Breaker (GG, 1991) - Maze Shooter;
Psychic World (1988 port/GG, 1991) - Action Platformer;
Shikinjoh (GG, 1991) - TD Puzzle, Soukoban variant;
Taisen-gata Daisenryaku G (GG, 1991) - TBS;
Woody Pop (1987 SMS port/GG, 1991) - Arkanoid-like;
1992:
Shining Force Gaiden: Ensei Jashin no Kuni e (GG, 1992) - SRPG/TRPG;
GG Shinobi II/Shinobi II: The Silent Fury (GG, 1992) - Action Platformer
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (SMS, 1989/GG, 1992) - Platform Adventure/ARPG;
Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (GG, 1992)?
Defenders of Oasis (GG, 1992) - JRPG
-Auto-save feature
-Arabian setting
Phantasy Star Adventure (GG, 1992)
Lemmings (1991 port/MD/SMS/GG, 1992) - Puzzle/RTT
Phantasy Star Gaiden (GG, 1992)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (GG/SMS, 1992) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer
Wimbledon (GG/SMS, 1992) ? - Sports
Master of Darkness (GG, 1992/SMS, 1993) - Action Platformer
Prince of Persia (1989 port/GG, 1992)
Alien Syndrome (1987 ARC port/GG, 1992) - Maze Shooter; Different to the SMS port
OutRun Europa (GG, 1992)
Klax (1990 port/GG, 1992)
Taz-Mania (GG, 1992/SMS, 1993)
Marble Madness (1984 port/GG, 1992)
Shining Force Gaiden: Ensei Jashin no Kuni e (GG, 1992) - SRPG/TRPG;
GG Shinobi II/Shinobi II: The Silent Fury (GG, 1992) - Action Platformer
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (SMS, 1989/GG, 1992) - Platform Adventure/ARPG;
Honoo no Toukyuuji Dodge Danpei (GG, 1992)?
Defenders of Oasis (GG, 1992) - JRPG
-Auto-save feature
-Arabian setting
Phantasy Star Adventure (GG, 1992)
Lemmings (1991 port/MD/SMS/GG, 1992) - Puzzle/RTT
Phantasy Star Gaiden (GG, 1992)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (GG/SMS, 1992) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer
Wimbledon (GG/SMS, 1992) ? - Sports
Master of Darkness (GG, 1992/SMS, 1993) - Action Platformer
Prince of Persia (1989 port/GG, 1992)
Alien Syndrome (1987 ARC port/GG, 1992) - Maze Shooter; Different to the SMS port
OutRun Europa (GG, 1992)
Klax (1990 port/GG, 1992)
Taz-Mania (GG, 1992/SMS, 1993)
Marble Madness (1984 port/GG, 1992)
1993:
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya (GG, 1993) - SRPG
Power Strike II (GG, 1993) - Vertical Shoot 'em up; Different
Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (SMS/GG, 1993) - Platform Adventure; Hub map
Cosmic Spacehead (1992 NES port/GG etc., 1993) - P&C Adventure/Platformer Hybrid
Madou Monogatari I: 3tsu no Madoukyuu (1989 MSX port/GG, 1993) - Dungeon Crawler RPG; Different in some ways
Jurassic Park (SMS/GG, 1993) - Action Platformer/Gallery Shooter Hybrid; Choose your path on a level map screen (similar to MM1)
Star Wars (1991 port/GG/SMS, 1993) - Action Adventure, Rail Shooter/Space Combat Sim final level;
Sonic Chaos (GG/SMS, 1993) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer
Streets of Rage 2 (1992 MD port/GG, 1993) - Beat 'em up; Different
Nazo Puyo (GG, 1993) - Match Puzzle, Puyo Puyo Variation; Puzzle Editor mode
Nazo Puyo 2 (GG, 1993) - Match Puzzle, Puyo Puyo Variation; Puzzle Editor mode
Battletoads (1991 port/GG, 1993) - Beat 'em up/Action Hybrid
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf (MD, 1992/GG etc., 1993)
Micro Machines (NES, 1991/GG etc., 1993/SMS, 1994) - Toy Car Racing, TD View
Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck (GG, 1993) - Action Platformer
Faceball 2000 (1991 port/GG, 1993) - FPS
Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck (GG, 1993/SMS, 1994) - Action Platformer
Ecco the Dolphin (MD, 1992/GG, 1993) - Dolphin Sim, Action Puzzle
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine/Puyo Puyo (GG, 1993/SMS, 1994) - Match 3 Puzzle
Astérix and the Secret Mission (SMS/GG, 1993) - Action Platformer
Home Alone (GG, 1993)? - Trap 'em up/Platformer; Different
Mortal Kombat (1992 ARC port/GG etc., 1993) - Fighting
Desert Speedtrap (GG, 1993) - Action Platformer?
RoboCop Versus The Terminator (GG/SMS, 1993) - Action Platformer/Run 'n Gun
James Pond II: Codename RoboCod (MD, 1991/GG, 1993) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer; Hub area, vehicles
Aa Harimanada (GG, 1993) - Fighting/Sumo Wrestling
Tom and Jerry: The Movie (GG/SMS, 1993) - Platformer/Chase 'em up
Krusty's Fun House (MD, 1992/GG, 1993) - Puzzle Platformer/RTS
Cool Spot (GG, 1993) - Action Platformer
Doraemon Nora no Suke no Yabou (GG, 1993) - Platformer?
Quest for the Shaven Yak Starring Ren Hoëk & Stimpy (GG, 1993/SMS, 1995) - Platformer
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya (GG, 1993) - SRPG
Power Strike II (GG, 1993) - Vertical Shoot 'em up; Different
Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (SMS/GG, 1993) - Platform Adventure; Hub map
Cosmic Spacehead (1992 NES port/GG etc., 1993) - P&C Adventure/Platformer Hybrid
Madou Monogatari I: 3tsu no Madoukyuu (1989 MSX port/GG, 1993) - Dungeon Crawler RPG; Different in some ways
Jurassic Park (SMS/GG, 1993) - Action Platformer/Gallery Shooter Hybrid; Choose your path on a level map screen (similar to MM1)
Star Wars (1991 port/GG/SMS, 1993) - Action Adventure, Rail Shooter/Space Combat Sim final level;
Sonic Chaos (GG/SMS, 1993) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer
Streets of Rage 2 (1992 MD port/GG, 1993) - Beat 'em up; Different
Nazo Puyo (GG, 1993) - Match Puzzle, Puyo Puyo Variation; Puzzle Editor mode
Nazo Puyo 2 (GG, 1993) - Match Puzzle, Puyo Puyo Variation; Puzzle Editor mode
Battletoads (1991 port/GG, 1993) - Beat 'em up/Action Hybrid
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf (MD, 1992/GG etc., 1993)
Micro Machines (NES, 1991/GG etc., 1993/SMS, 1994) - Toy Car Racing, TD View
Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck (GG, 1993) - Action Platformer
Faceball 2000 (1991 port/GG, 1993) - FPS
Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck (GG, 1993/SMS, 1994) - Action Platformer
Ecco the Dolphin (MD, 1992/GG, 1993) - Dolphin Sim, Action Puzzle
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine/Puyo Puyo (GG, 1993/SMS, 1994) - Match 3 Puzzle
Astérix and the Secret Mission (SMS/GG, 1993) - Action Platformer
Home Alone (GG, 1993)? - Trap 'em up/Platformer; Different
Mortal Kombat (1992 ARC port/GG etc., 1993) - Fighting
Desert Speedtrap (GG, 1993) - Action Platformer?
RoboCop Versus The Terminator (GG/SMS, 1993) - Action Platformer/Run 'n Gun
James Pond II: Codename RoboCod (MD, 1991/GG, 1993) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer; Hub area, vehicles
Aa Harimanada (GG, 1993) - Fighting/Sumo Wrestling
Tom and Jerry: The Movie (GG/SMS, 1993) - Platformer/Chase 'em up
Krusty's Fun House (MD, 1992/GG, 1993) - Puzzle Platformer/RTS
Cool Spot (GG, 1993) - Action Platformer
Doraemon Nora no Suke no Yabou (GG, 1993) - Platformer?
Quest for the Shaven Yak Starring Ren Hoëk & Stimpy (GG, 1993/SMS, 1995) - Platformer
1994:
Nazo Puyo: Arle no Roux (GG, 1994) - Puzzle RPG
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible (GG, 1994) - FP RPG
Disney's Aladdin (SMS/GG, 1994) - PoP-style Platformer; Impressive graphics, stealth segment (Bonanza Bros),
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble (GG, 1994) - Platformer
-Different paths for Sonic and Tails
-New gadgets
-Time attack mode
-Technically impressive for the system
Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R (GG, 1994) - Mini-Game Compilation/RPG?/Party Game
Puyo Puyo 2 (MD/GG, 1994) - Match 3 Puzzle
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (GG, 1994) - Side View Beat 'em up/Fighting Hybrid, 2-player vs. mode via link cable
-Enemy bosses can sometimes tag team attack the player
-Can select character in-between each fight
-Running, blocking and throwing (Street Fighter II has the latter two, SoR 3 has running)
-16 different playable chars including giant robots and bosses in vs mode
-Fast gameplay with little slowdown or flicker+fairly large sprites
Puzzle & Action: Tant-R (ARC, 1993/MD/GG, 1994) - Mini-Game Compilation/Party Game
Road Rash (1991 MD port/SMS/GG, 1994) - Racing/Beat 'em up; Technically impressive, impressive PSG music
Madou Monogatari II: Arle 16-Sai (1989 or 1990 port/GG, 1994) - FP RPG; Some differences
Madou Monogatari III: Kyuukyoku Joou-sama (1990 port?/GG, 1994) - FP RPG; Some differences?
Magic Knight Rayearth (GG, 1994) - ? JRPG
Ecco: The Tides of Time (MD/GG, 1994) - Different
Lion King (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer; Impressive PSG music overall
Astérix and the Great Rescue (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer/Maze Platformer
Fatal Fury Special (1993 port?/GG, 1994) - Fighting
Samurai Shodown (1993 port?/GG, 1994) - Fighting, Weapon-based
Moldorian: Hikari to Yami no Sister (GG, 1994) - ? RPG
Dynamite Headdy (MD port/SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer; Pretty impressive graphics overall
Torarete Tamaruka!? (GG, 1994) - ? RTT?
Popeye Beach Volleyball (GG, 1994) - Volleyball
Daffy Duck in Hollywood (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer; Fairly impressive PSG music
Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba (GG, 1994) - Action Platformer/Action Hybrid
Yuu Yuu Hakusho II: Gekitou! Nanakyou no Tatakai (GG, 1994) - ? Cinematic Fighting
Dunk Kids (GG, 1994) - ? Basketball
Dragon: Bruce Lee Story (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer/Side View Beat 'em up; Fairly impressive PSG music
Masters of Combat (SMS, 1993/GG, 1994) - Fighting
Coca-Cola Kid (GG, 1994) - Action Platformer
Pac-Attack (1993 port/GG, 1994) - Falling Block Puzzle
Marko's Magic Football (MD/GG, 1994) - ?
Choplifter III (SNES, 1993/GG, 1994) - Defender-like/Hostage rescue
The Excellent Dizzy Collection (GG, 1994) - ?
Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle (GG, 1994) - ? Action Platformer
Bubble Bobble (ARC, 1986/SMS, 1988/GG, 1994) - Easier
FIFA International Soccer (GG, 1994) - ?
World Cup USA 94 (GG, 1994) - ?
S.S. Lucifer: Man Overboard! (MD, 1993/GG, 1994) - ?
Star Trek Generations: Beyond the Nexus (GG, 1994) - ?
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Advanced Holodeck Tutorial (GG, 1994) - ?
Sensible Soccer (GG, 1994) - ?
Pinball Dreams (1992 port?/GG, 1994) - ?
Beavis and Butt-Head (GG, 1994) - ? Platformer; Control two characters at the same time
Nazo Puyo: Arle no Roux (GG, 1994) - Puzzle RPG
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible (GG, 1994) - FP RPG
Disney's Aladdin (SMS/GG, 1994) - PoP-style Platformer; Impressive graphics, stealth segment (Bonanza Bros),
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble (GG, 1994) - Platformer
-Different paths for Sonic and Tails
-New gadgets
-Time attack mode
-Technically impressive for the system
Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R (GG, 1994) - Mini-Game Compilation/RPG?/Party Game
Puyo Puyo 2 (MD/GG, 1994) - Match 3 Puzzle
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (GG, 1994) - Side View Beat 'em up/Fighting Hybrid, 2-player vs. mode via link cable
-Enemy bosses can sometimes tag team attack the player
-Can select character in-between each fight
-Running, blocking and throwing (Street Fighter II has the latter two, SoR 3 has running)
-16 different playable chars including giant robots and bosses in vs mode
-Fast gameplay with little slowdown or flicker+fairly large sprites
Puzzle & Action: Tant-R (ARC, 1993/MD/GG, 1994) - Mini-Game Compilation/Party Game
Road Rash (1991 MD port/SMS/GG, 1994) - Racing/Beat 'em up; Technically impressive, impressive PSG music
Madou Monogatari II: Arle 16-Sai (1989 or 1990 port/GG, 1994) - FP RPG; Some differences
Madou Monogatari III: Kyuukyoku Joou-sama (1990 port?/GG, 1994) - FP RPG; Some differences?
Magic Knight Rayearth (GG, 1994) - ? JRPG
Ecco: The Tides of Time (MD/GG, 1994) - Different
Lion King (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer; Impressive PSG music overall
Astérix and the Great Rescue (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer/Maze Platformer
Fatal Fury Special (1993 port?/GG, 1994) - Fighting
Samurai Shodown (1993 port?/GG, 1994) - Fighting, Weapon-based
Moldorian: Hikari to Yami no Sister (GG, 1994) - ? RPG
Dynamite Headdy (MD port/SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer; Pretty impressive graphics overall
Torarete Tamaruka!? (GG, 1994) - ? RTT?
Popeye Beach Volleyball (GG, 1994) - Volleyball
Daffy Duck in Hollywood (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer; Fairly impressive PSG music
Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba (GG, 1994) - Action Platformer/Action Hybrid
Yuu Yuu Hakusho II: Gekitou! Nanakyou no Tatakai (GG, 1994) - ? Cinematic Fighting
Dunk Kids (GG, 1994) - ? Basketball
Dragon: Bruce Lee Story (SMS/GG, 1994) - Action Platformer/Side View Beat 'em up; Fairly impressive PSG music
Masters of Combat (SMS, 1993/GG, 1994) - Fighting
Coca-Cola Kid (GG, 1994) - Action Platformer
Pac-Attack (1993 port/GG, 1994) - Falling Block Puzzle
Marko's Magic Football (MD/GG, 1994) - ?
Choplifter III (SNES, 1993/GG, 1994) - Defender-like/Hostage rescue
The Excellent Dizzy Collection (GG, 1994) - ?
Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle (GG, 1994) - ? Action Platformer
Bubble Bobble (ARC, 1986/SMS, 1988/GG, 1994) - Easier
FIFA International Soccer (GG, 1994) - ?
World Cup USA 94 (GG, 1994) - ?
S.S. Lucifer: Man Overboard! (MD, 1993/GG, 1994) - ?
Star Trek Generations: Beyond the Nexus (GG, 1994) - ?
Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Advanced Holodeck Tutorial (GG, 1994) - ?
Sensible Soccer (GG, 1994) - ?
Pinball Dreams (1992 port?/GG, 1994) - ?
Beavis and Butt-Head (GG, 1994) - ? Platformer; Control two characters at the same time
1995:
Royal Stone: Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira (GG, 1995) - SRPG
Sylvan Tale (GG, 1995) - ARPG/AA (Zelda-like), TD view
-Animal transformations with different abilities that let you progress and get to optional items - Wonder Boy III
-Diverse world
-Good bosses overall (some with multiple patterns)
-Some interesting puzzles
-Save on the fly
-Pretty expressive sprites
Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict (GG, 1995) - SRPG
Godzilla Kaijuu Daishingeki (GG, 1995) - TBS/Fighting Hybrid
Kishin Douji Zenki (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer/Platform Adventure/Fighting Hybrid;
-Multiple paths (hub map), minor adventure elements, two playable characters (different paths and moves, can switch in-between levels), relatively high quality voices, good anime cutscenes, decent boss fights overall
Tails Adventures (GG, 1995) - Platform Adventure?;
Madou Monogatari A: Doki Doki Vacation (GG, 1995) - JRPG
SD Gundam Winner's History (GG, 1995) - TBS?
Magic Knight Rayearth 2: Making of Magic Knight (GG, 1995) - JRPG
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special (GG, 1995) - FP RPG
Car Licence (GG, 1995) - ? Driving Test Sim/Edutainment
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer, Some Rail Shooter levels
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (GG, 1995) - Beat 'em up/Fighting Hybrid; Different
Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (GG, 1995) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer/Platform Adventure
Gunstar Heroes (MD, 1993/GG, 1995) - Run 'n Gun/Action Platformer; Mech walker segment replaces the shoot 'em up level, technically impressive at times
Ristar (MD/GG, 1995) - Action Platformer; Adds temporary invincibility+speed up power up, adds collectable stars which add to your life stock, one different level with a new boss (ship), nice graphics
Super Columns (GG, 1995) - Match 3 Puzzle?
Ninku 2: Tenkuryu-e no Michi (GG, 1995) - Fighting?
Ninku (GG, 1995) - Action?
Ninkuu Gaiden: Hiroyuki Daikatsugeki (GG, 1995) - TD Action?
Tempo Jr. (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer; Nice animation
-No maps but if you stand still an arrow points towards the exit (later used in Crazy Taxi, etc)
-Impressive animation and use of color, Some large and detailed bosses
-Smart bomb-like dance attack which is tied to health (Moonwalker; increase health to max and hit both buttons - also sucks up nearby coins (like the magnet shield in Sonic 3) but not other items) - also costs some health to use
-Minor nature restoration theme (the flowers which also serve as mid-level checkpoint when revived, Tempo looks sad and moves slower near them before they bloom)
Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament (MD, 1994/PC/GG, 1995/SNES, 1996) - TD Toy Car Racing
Arena: Maze of Death (GG, 1995) - Isometric Maze Action
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S (GG, 1995) - ? Platformer?
Crayon Shin-chan: Taiketsu! Quantum Panic!! (GG, 1995) - ? Platformer?
Mega Man (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer; MM3/4 Mashup
Jungle Strike (GG, 1995) - ? Isometric Chopper Combat Sim, Mission-Based
Urban Strike (GG, 1995) - ? Isometric Chopper Combat Sim, Mission-Based
Tama & Friends: 3 Choume Kouen Tamalympica (GG, 1995) - ? TD Action?
FIFA Soccer 96 (GG, 1995) - ? Sports
Sonic Drift 2 (GG, 1995) - ? Racing
VR Troopers (GG, 1995) - ? Fighting
Wizard Pinball (GG, 1995) - Pinball
Zoop (GG, 1995) - Matching Puzzle
NBA Jam: TE (GG, 1995) - ? Sports
Super Momotarou Dentetsu III (GG, 1995) - Board Game?
1996:
Neko Dai Suki! (GG, 1996) - Virtual Pet
Pet Club Inu Dai Suki! (GG, 1996) - Virtual Pet
Lunar: Sanpo-suru Gakuen (GG, 1996/SAT, 1997) - JRPG
Kaitou Saint Tail (GG, 1996) - TD Maze Action/Matching Puzzle Hybrid; pretty nice cutscenes, decent voice samples
Baku Baku Animal (ARC/SAT, 1995/GG, 1996) - Matching Puzzle
Bust-A-Move (1994 port/GG, 1996) - Matching Puzzle
Doraemon Waku Waku Pocket Paradise (GG; 1996) - Misc. Action
Virtua Fighter Animation (GG, 1996) - ? Fighting
1997:
The Lost World: Jurassic Park - ? Action Platformer
2001:
Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf?
Royal Stone: Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira (GG, 1995) - SRPG
Sylvan Tale (GG, 1995) - ARPG/AA (Zelda-like), TD view
-Animal transformations with different abilities that let you progress and get to optional items - Wonder Boy III
-Diverse world
-Good bosses overall (some with multiple patterns)
-Some interesting puzzles
-Save on the fly
-Pretty expressive sprites
Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict (GG, 1995) - SRPG
Godzilla Kaijuu Daishingeki (GG, 1995) - TBS/Fighting Hybrid
Kishin Douji Zenki (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer/Platform Adventure/Fighting Hybrid;
-Multiple paths (hub map), minor adventure elements, two playable characters (different paths and moves, can switch in-between levels), relatively high quality voices, good anime cutscenes, decent boss fights overall
Tails Adventures (GG, 1995) - Platform Adventure?;
Madou Monogatari A: Doki Doki Vacation (GG, 1995) - JRPG
SD Gundam Winner's History (GG, 1995) - TBS?
Magic Knight Rayearth 2: Making of Magic Knight (GG, 1995) - JRPG
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special (GG, 1995) - FP RPG
Car Licence (GG, 1995) - ? Driving Test Sim/Edutainment
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer, Some Rail Shooter levels
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (GG, 1995) - Beat 'em up/Fighting Hybrid; Different
Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (GG, 1995) - Hop 'n Bop Platformer/Platform Adventure
Gunstar Heroes (MD, 1993/GG, 1995) - Run 'n Gun/Action Platformer; Mech walker segment replaces the shoot 'em up level, technically impressive at times
Ristar (MD/GG, 1995) - Action Platformer; Adds temporary invincibility+speed up power up, adds collectable stars which add to your life stock, one different level with a new boss (ship), nice graphics
Super Columns (GG, 1995) - Match 3 Puzzle?
Ninku 2: Tenkuryu-e no Michi (GG, 1995) - Fighting?
Ninku (GG, 1995) - Action?
Ninkuu Gaiden: Hiroyuki Daikatsugeki (GG, 1995) - TD Action?
Tempo Jr. (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer; Nice animation
-No maps but if you stand still an arrow points towards the exit (later used in Crazy Taxi, etc)
-Impressive animation and use of color, Some large and detailed bosses
-Smart bomb-like dance attack which is tied to health (Moonwalker; increase health to max and hit both buttons - also sucks up nearby coins (like the magnet shield in Sonic 3) but not other items) - also costs some health to use
-Minor nature restoration theme (the flowers which also serve as mid-level checkpoint when revived, Tempo looks sad and moves slower near them before they bloom)
Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament (MD, 1994/PC/GG, 1995/SNES, 1996) - TD Toy Car Racing
Arena: Maze of Death (GG, 1995) - Isometric Maze Action
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S (GG, 1995) - ? Platformer?
Crayon Shin-chan: Taiketsu! Quantum Panic!! (GG, 1995) - ? Platformer?
Mega Man (GG, 1995) - Action Platformer; MM3/4 Mashup
Jungle Strike (GG, 1995) - ? Isometric Chopper Combat Sim, Mission-Based
Urban Strike (GG, 1995) - ? Isometric Chopper Combat Sim, Mission-Based
Tama & Friends: 3 Choume Kouen Tamalympica (GG, 1995) - ? TD Action?
FIFA Soccer 96 (GG, 1995) - ? Sports
Sonic Drift 2 (GG, 1995) - ? Racing
VR Troopers (GG, 1995) - ? Fighting
Wizard Pinball (GG, 1995) - Pinball
Zoop (GG, 1995) - Matching Puzzle
NBA Jam: TE (GG, 1995) - ? Sports
Super Momotarou Dentetsu III (GG, 1995) - Board Game?
1996:
Neko Dai Suki! (GG, 1996) - Virtual Pet
Pet Club Inu Dai Suki! (GG, 1996) - Virtual Pet
Lunar: Sanpo-suru Gakuen (GG, 1996/SAT, 1997) - JRPG
Kaitou Saint Tail (GG, 1996) - TD Maze Action/Matching Puzzle Hybrid; pretty nice cutscenes, decent voice samples
Baku Baku Animal (ARC/SAT, 1995/GG, 1996) - Matching Puzzle
Bust-A-Move (1994 port/GG, 1996) - Matching Puzzle
Doraemon Waku Waku Pocket Paradise (GG; 1996) - Misc. Action
Virtua Fighter Animation (GG, 1996) - ? Fighting
1997:
The Lost World: Jurassic Park - ? Action Platformer
2001:
Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf?