Top Games By Year: 1990
Super Mario World (SNES, 1990/GBA, 2001)
Mega Man 3 (NES, 1990/PS1, )
Crystalis (w/ mods)(NES, 1990)
Thunder Force III/Thunder Force AC (MD & ARC, 1990)
M.U.S.H.A./MUSHA Aleste (MD, 1990)
Gargoyle's Quest/Makaimura Gaiden (GB, 1990)
Little Nemo: The Dream Master (NES, 1990)
Gun Nac (NES, 1990)
Dragon's Curse (Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap)(PCE, 1990)
Catrap (GB, 1990)?
Adventures of Lolo 2 (NES, 1990)
Gaiares (MD, 1990)
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu (NES, 1990/PCE, 1991)
Loom (AMI/PC, 1990/FM Towns, )
Rampart (ARC, 1990/MD/SNES, ), Konami NES ver.
Adventures of Lolo 3 (NES, 1990)
Gremlins 2 (NES, 1990)
Super C (NES, 1990)
Bomberman (PCE, 1990)
Aliens (ARC, 1990)
Hammerin' Harry (ARC, 1990/NES, 1991), NES ver.
Elemental Master (MD, 1990)
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (MSX, 1990/PS2 (MGS 3), )
Out Zone (ARC, 1990)
Liquid Kids/Mizubaku Daibouken (ARC, 1990/PCE, 1992/SAT, 1998)
Rolling Thunder 2 (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991)
Kid Dracula/Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula Kun (NES, 1990/GB, 1993)
The Secret of Monkey Island (PC/AMI, 1990)
Stunts (PC, 1990)
Boulder Dash (NES, 1990)
Chip's Challenge (Lynx, 1989/PC/AMI, 1990)?, Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire (PC, 1990)?, Gradius III (ARC, 1989/SNES, 1990), Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (NES, 1990), Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (MD, 1990), Shadow of the Ninja (NES, 1990), Super Star Soldier (PCE, 1990), Mercs (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991),
Chiki Chiki Boys (ARC, 1990/MD, 1992), Blue's Journey (ARC/NG, 1990 or 1991), Kickle Cubicle (ARC, 1988/NES, 1990), Alex Kidd in Shinobi World (SMS, 1990), Final Fantasy III (NES, 1990), Columns (ARC, 1989/MD, 1990/SMS/GG, 199?),
Ghostbusters (MD, 1990), Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (MD, 1990), ActRaiser (SNES, 1990), Final Fantasy Legend II/Makai Toushi SaGa 2 (GB, 1990)?, Devil's Crush/Dragon's Fury (PCE, 1990/MD, 1991),
Slap Shot (SMS), Burai Fighter (NES, 1990), Rod Land (ARC, 1990/AMI/C64/NES, 1991), Cyber-Lip (NG, 1990), North & South (AMI, 1989/NES, 1990), Nintendo World Cup/Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball Bu: Soccer Hen MD (NES, 1990/MD, ),
Moai Kun (NES, 1990)?, 1941: Counter Attack (ARC/PCE/SGX, 1990)?, NAM-1975 (ARC, 1990/NG, 1991), Bonanza Bros. (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991/PCE?), StarTropics (NES, 1990)(w/ mods), ESWAT: City Under Siege (MD, 1990),
Turrican (AMI & C64, 1990), Pirates! (AMI, 1990), Smash TV/Super Smash TV (ARC, 1990/SNES, 1992), Growl (ARC, 1990), Magic Sword (ARC, 1990/SNES, 1992), Batman (MD, 1990), Dark Seal (ARC, 1990), Dragon Saber (ARC, 1990/PCE, ),
Dr. Mario (NES, 1990/SNES, ), Air Buster/Aero Blasters (ARC/PCE, 1990/MD, 1991), Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (NES, 1990)?, Devil Hunter Yohko (MD, 1990), Lock N' Chase (GB)?, TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES, 1990)(some differences),
Valis III (PCE CD), Carrier Air Wing (ARC, 1990)?, Parodius Da! (ARC, 1990)/SNES?), Snow Bros. Nick & Tom (ARC, 1990/MD, 1993), SD Snatcher (MSX2, 1990)?, Whomp 'Em (NES, 1990),
Fray CD: Xak Gaiden/Fray in Magical Adventure (Multi, 1990/GG, /PCE CD, 1994)?, Klax (ARC, 1989/MD, 1990), Raiden (ARC, 1990/PS1, ), Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday (PC/AMI, 1990/MD?), Batman (GB, 1990), S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team (NES, 1990),
Assault Suit Leynos/Target Earth (MD, 1990), King's Bounty (PC/AMI, 1990/MD, 1991)?, A.B. Cop (ARC, 1990), Granada (X68K/MD, 1990), Paradroid 90 (AMI, 1990)/AST?), Cadash (ARC, 1990/MD/PCE), Kung Fu Master/Spartan X (GB, 1990),
Xak II: Rising of the Redmoon (PC-98/MSX2, 1990/FMT/X68K/PCE CD)?, Alien Storm (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991), Trampoline Terror! (MD, 1990), F-Zero (SNES, 1990), Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (MD, 1990), Wing Commander (PC, 1990),
King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder (PC, 1990)?, Mega Panel (MD, 1990), Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (NES, 1990), Balloon Kid (GB, 1990), Kabuki: Quantum Fighter (NES, 1990), Nemesis II aka "90 kai" (X68K, 1990)?,
Nemo (ARC), Little Magic (NES, 1990)?, Moonwalker (ARC, 1990), Legendary Axe II (PCE, 1990)?, Champions of Krynn (PC, 1990)?, Cadaver (PCs, 1990), Gun Frontier (ARC/SAT, 1990),
Conquest of the Crystal Palace (NES, 1990), Ultima VI: The False Prophet (PCs, 1990)?, Aoi Blink (PCE, 1990), Star Control (PC, 1990/MD?), The Keys to Maramon (PCs, 1990), Bad Blood (C64/PC, 1990),
Warlords (AMI/PC, 1990)?, Bubble Bobble (GB, 1990), Journey to Silius (NES, 1990), Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair (ARC, 1988/PCE CD, 1989/MD, 1990), New Ghostbusters II (NES, 1990), Rise of the Dragon (PCs, 1990/MCD, )?,
Solstice (NES, 1990), Magician Lord (NG, 1990), TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (GB, 1990), Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge (PCs, 1990/SNES?, ), Makai Prince Dorabocchan (PCE, 1990)?, Psy-O-Blade (MD, 1990),
Conquests of Camelot: The Search for the Grail (PC/AMI, 1990)?, Whip Rush (MD, 1990), Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (SMS, 1990)?, Predator 2 (MD, 1990), Knight Move (FDS, 1990)?, Trog (ARC, 1990)?, MoonShadow (C64, 1990)?, Neural Gear (X68K, 1990)?,
Crack Down (MD, 1990), Z-Out (AMI, 1990), G-Loc (ARC, 1990), Toy Shop Boys (PCE, 1990), Dekoboko Densetsu: Hashiru Wagamanma (PCE CD, 1990), Captive (AMI, 1990)?, Lock 'n Chase (GB, 1990), Creatures (C64, 1990),
Hany On The Road (PCE, 1990), Painter MomoPie (GB, 1990), Damocles (AMI, 1990), Thunder & Lightning (NES, 1990), Magicland Dizzy (Multi, 1990), Buster Bros/Pang (Multi, 1990), Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (w/ codes) (MD, 1990),
Wings (AMI, 1990)?, Code Name: Viper (NES, 1990), Fire & Forget II (SMS, 1990), Paperboy (ARC, 1985/SMS, 1990), Ski or Die (PC/NES, 1990), B.A.T. (PC)?, Snake Rattle 'n Roll (NES, 1990/MD), Captain Tsubasa II: Super Striker (NES)?, Ikari III (ARC, 1990), Gun Frontier (ARC)?, GP Rider (ARC)?, Street Fighter 2010 (NES, 1990), Maupiti Island (AMI, 1990), Sword of the Samurai PC?, Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi (NES, 1990), Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei II (NES, 1990/), Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ougon Kiseru (NES, 1990), Power Mission (GB, 1990), Nobunaga's Ambition (Multi, 1990/SNES, 1993), Romance of the Three Kingdoms II (Multi, 1990), Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge (AMI, 1990), Jones in the Fast Lane (PCs, 1990), Dan Dare III (C64, 1990), Captain Tsubasa II: Super Striker (NES, 1990), Dead Heat Scramble (GB, 1990), Oxyd Magnum (ST/AMI, 1990), Spindizzy Worlds (AMI/ST, 1990/SNES, 1992), Rick Dangerous 2 (AMI, 1990), Flimbo's Quest (C64, 1990), The Adventures of Rad Gravity (NES, 1990), Skull & Crossbones (NES, 1990), Navy Seals (C64, 1990)/AST/AMI?), Atomix (C64/AMI, 1990), Quarth (GB/NES, 1990), Lost Patrol (AMI, 1990), Amazing Penguin (GB, 1990), Space Gun (ARC)?, Surprise Attack (ARC)?
EU:
Mega Man 2 (NES) 1990 E
Musha Aleste/M.U.S.H.A. (MD)
Thunder Force III (MD)
Gaiares (MD) J/U Only
Catrap/Pit Man (GB) J/U Only
Revenge of Shinobi, The (MD) 1990 E
DuckTales (NES) 1990 E
Secret of Monkey Island, The (AMI/PC), 1990 E/U
Kwirk (GB) 1990 E
Boulder Dash (NES) J/U Only
Pinball: Revenge of the Gator (GB) 1990 E
Herzog Zwei (MD) 1990 E
Adventures of Lolo, 1989 U (NES) 1990 E
Solomon's Key 1986 J, 1987 U, 1990 E (NES)
Mendel Palace (NES) 1989 J, 1990 U, No E
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu (NES) 1990 U Only
Super Star Soldier (PCE)
Probotector/Contra 1988 J/U (NES), 1990 E
Parodius Da! (ARC)
Kickle Cubicle (NES) J/U Only
Burai Fighter, 1990 J/U Only (NES)
Slap Shot (SMS)
Liquid Kids/Mizubaku Daibouken Adventure (ARC)
Tetris (GB) 1990 E
Super Mario Land (GB) 1990 E
Crystalis? (NES) J/U Only - no dungeon puzzles, story takes a backseat after the beginning, lack of alternate weapons?, linear structure
Akumajou Special - Boku Dracula Kun (Dracula Kid) (NES) JP Only
Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse (SMS)
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World (SMS)
Mega Twins/Chiki Chiki Boys (ARC)
Thunder Force II (MD) 1990 E
Devil's Crush (PCE)
Rolling Thunder 2 (ARC)
Abadox: The Deadly Inner War (NES) 1990 U, No E
Heavy Barrel 1990 J/U, No E (NES)
Bonanza Bros. (ARC), 1991 MD
Ghostbusters (MD)
Ninja Spirit (PCE)
Aero Blasters (ARC/TG16)
Clash at Demonhead? (NES) 1990 U
Mystic Defender (MD) 1990 E
Golden Axe (MD)
Rainbow Islands Extra (MD)
Fire Shark (ARC)
Boxy Boy/Soukoban DX (ARC)
Klax 1989 (ARC), 1990 MD/Lynx
Bionic Commando, 1988 J/U (NES) 1990 E
Alien Storm (ARC)
Faxanadu (1987 J) (NES) 1990 E
Batman 1989 U (NES), 1990 E
Gun Nac 1990 J (NES), 1991 U
???
Arkista's Ring (NES) U Only
B.A.T. (PC) - Adv/RPG
Conquest of the Crystal Palace (NES) J/U Only
Commander Keen Episode I: Marooned on Mars (PC)
Commander Keen Episode II: The Earth Explodes (PC)
Commander Keen Episode III: Keen Must Die! (PC)
Dragon Quest IV (NES)
Final Fantasy III (NES) JP Only
Final Fantasy Legend II (GB) J/U Only
Golden Axe Warrior (SMS)
Insector X (NES) JP Only
Legendary Axe II (PCE)
Loom (PC/AMI)
Lock N' Chase (GB)
Little Magic (NES) JP Only, TBS/Fighting Hybrid
Moai Kun (NES) JP Only
Ninja Boy (GB)
New Ghostbusters II (NES)
Thunder & Lightning (NES) - arkanoid clone
Trampoline Terror! (MD)
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (SMS)
Ultima VI: The False Prophet (PC)
1941: Counter Attack (ARC)
Aliens (ARC)
Air Duel (ARC)
Aurail (ARC)
Ashura Blaster (ARC) - Twin Cobra clone
Ataxx (ARC)
Beast Busters (ARC) - light gun
Big Run (ARC) - outrun clone
Blood Brothers (ARC) - wild guns
Bloxeed - tetris clone
Blue's Journey (ARC/NG) - Wonder boy-like
Carrier Air Wing (UN Squadron 2) ARC
Crossed Swords (ARC) - punchout/RPG
Cyber-Lip (ARC) - contra clone
D.D. Crew (ARC)
Dark Seal/Gate Of Doom (ARC) - iso beat 'em up
Demon's World / Horror Story (ARC)
Double Axle (ARC) - similar to Enduro Racer or Power Drift
Dragon Saber (ARC) - dragon spirit sequel
Euro Football Champ/Hat Trick Hero (ARC)
Ghost Pilots (ARC)
GP Rider (ARC)
Growl (ARC)
Gun Frontier (ARC)
Hammerin' Harry/Daiku No Gensan (ARC) JP Only, 1991 NES
Hydra (ARC)
J.J. and Jeff (ARC/PCE)
Magic Sword (ARC)
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (ARC)
Mercs (ARC)
Mystic Warriors, 1990 J (ARC) - sunset riders 'sequel', 1993 U
Nemo (ARC)
Ninja Combat (ARC/NG)
Ninja Kids, The (ARC)
Out Zone (ARC)
Over Drive (ARC) - racing
Phantasm/Avenging Spirit (ARC)
Rampart (ARC)
Raiden (ARC)
Rod-Land (ARC)
Smash T.V. (ARC)
Snow Brothers (ARC)
Space Gun (ARC)
Surprise Attack (ARC) - shinobi clone
Vandyke (ARC)
Mega Man 3 (NES, 1990/PS1, )
Crystalis (w/ mods)(NES, 1990)
Thunder Force III/Thunder Force AC (MD & ARC, 1990)
M.U.S.H.A./MUSHA Aleste (MD, 1990)
Gargoyle's Quest/Makaimura Gaiden (GB, 1990)
Little Nemo: The Dream Master (NES, 1990)
Gun Nac (NES, 1990)
Dragon's Curse (Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap)(PCE, 1990)
Catrap (GB, 1990)?
Adventures of Lolo 2 (NES, 1990)
Gaiares (MD, 1990)
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu (NES, 1990/PCE, 1991)
Loom (AMI/PC, 1990/FM Towns, )
Rampart (ARC, 1990/MD/SNES, ), Konami NES ver.
Adventures of Lolo 3 (NES, 1990)
Gremlins 2 (NES, 1990)
Super C (NES, 1990)
Bomberman (PCE, 1990)
Aliens (ARC, 1990)
Hammerin' Harry (ARC, 1990/NES, 1991), NES ver.
Elemental Master (MD, 1990)
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (MSX, 1990/PS2 (MGS 3), )
Out Zone (ARC, 1990)
Liquid Kids/Mizubaku Daibouken (ARC, 1990/PCE, 1992/SAT, 1998)
Rolling Thunder 2 (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991)
Kid Dracula/Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula Kun (NES, 1990/GB, 1993)
The Secret of Monkey Island (PC/AMI, 1990)
Stunts (PC, 1990)
Boulder Dash (NES, 1990)
Chip's Challenge (Lynx, 1989/PC/AMI, 1990)?, Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire (PC, 1990)?, Gradius III (ARC, 1989/SNES, 1990), Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (NES, 1990), Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (MD, 1990), Shadow of the Ninja (NES, 1990), Super Star Soldier (PCE, 1990), Mercs (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991),
Chiki Chiki Boys (ARC, 1990/MD, 1992), Blue's Journey (ARC/NG, 1990 or 1991), Kickle Cubicle (ARC, 1988/NES, 1990), Alex Kidd in Shinobi World (SMS, 1990), Final Fantasy III (NES, 1990), Columns (ARC, 1989/MD, 1990/SMS/GG, 199?),
Ghostbusters (MD, 1990), Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi (MD, 1990), ActRaiser (SNES, 1990), Final Fantasy Legend II/Makai Toushi SaGa 2 (GB, 1990)?, Devil's Crush/Dragon's Fury (PCE, 1990/MD, 1991),
Slap Shot (SMS), Burai Fighter (NES, 1990), Rod Land (ARC, 1990/AMI/C64/NES, 1991), Cyber-Lip (NG, 1990), North & South (AMI, 1989/NES, 1990), Nintendo World Cup/Nekketsu Koukou Dodgeball Bu: Soccer Hen MD (NES, 1990/MD, ),
Moai Kun (NES, 1990)?, 1941: Counter Attack (ARC/PCE/SGX, 1990)?, NAM-1975 (ARC, 1990/NG, 1991), Bonanza Bros. (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991/PCE?), StarTropics (NES, 1990)(w/ mods), ESWAT: City Under Siege (MD, 1990),
Turrican (AMI & C64, 1990), Pirates! (AMI, 1990), Smash TV/Super Smash TV (ARC, 1990/SNES, 1992), Growl (ARC, 1990), Magic Sword (ARC, 1990/SNES, 1992), Batman (MD, 1990), Dark Seal (ARC, 1990), Dragon Saber (ARC, 1990/PCE, ),
Dr. Mario (NES, 1990/SNES, ), Air Buster/Aero Blasters (ARC/PCE, 1990/MD, 1991), Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (NES, 1990)?, Devil Hunter Yohko (MD, 1990), Lock N' Chase (GB)?, TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES, 1990)(some differences),
Valis III (PCE CD), Carrier Air Wing (ARC, 1990)?, Parodius Da! (ARC, 1990)/SNES?), Snow Bros. Nick & Tom (ARC, 1990/MD, 1993), SD Snatcher (MSX2, 1990)?, Whomp 'Em (NES, 1990),
Fray CD: Xak Gaiden/Fray in Magical Adventure (Multi, 1990/GG, /PCE CD, 1994)?, Klax (ARC, 1989/MD, 1990), Raiden (ARC, 1990/PS1, ), Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday (PC/AMI, 1990/MD?), Batman (GB, 1990), S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team (NES, 1990),
Assault Suit Leynos/Target Earth (MD, 1990), King's Bounty (PC/AMI, 1990/MD, 1991)?, A.B. Cop (ARC, 1990), Granada (X68K/MD, 1990), Paradroid 90 (AMI, 1990)/AST?), Cadash (ARC, 1990/MD/PCE), Kung Fu Master/Spartan X (GB, 1990),
Xak II: Rising of the Redmoon (PC-98/MSX2, 1990/FMT/X68K/PCE CD)?, Alien Storm (ARC, 1990/MD, 1991), Trampoline Terror! (MD, 1990), F-Zero (SNES, 1990), Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (MD, 1990), Wing Commander (PC, 1990),
King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder (PC, 1990)?, Mega Panel (MD, 1990), Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (NES, 1990), Balloon Kid (GB, 1990), Kabuki: Quantum Fighter (NES, 1990), Nemesis II aka "90 kai" (X68K, 1990)?,
Nemo (ARC), Little Magic (NES, 1990)?, Moonwalker (ARC, 1990), Legendary Axe II (PCE, 1990)?, Champions of Krynn (PC, 1990)?, Cadaver (PCs, 1990), Gun Frontier (ARC/SAT, 1990),
Conquest of the Crystal Palace (NES, 1990), Ultima VI: The False Prophet (PCs, 1990)?, Aoi Blink (PCE, 1990), Star Control (PC, 1990/MD?), The Keys to Maramon (PCs, 1990), Bad Blood (C64/PC, 1990),
Warlords (AMI/PC, 1990)?, Bubble Bobble (GB, 1990), Journey to Silius (NES, 1990), Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair (ARC, 1988/PCE CD, 1989/MD, 1990), New Ghostbusters II (NES, 1990), Rise of the Dragon (PCs, 1990/MCD, )?,
Solstice (NES, 1990), Magician Lord (NG, 1990), TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (GB, 1990), Wizardry VI: Bane of the Cosmic Forge (PCs, 1990/SNES?, ), Makai Prince Dorabocchan (PCE, 1990)?, Psy-O-Blade (MD, 1990),
Conquests of Camelot: The Search for the Grail (PC/AMI, 1990)?, Whip Rush (MD, 1990), Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (SMS, 1990)?, Predator 2 (MD, 1990), Knight Move (FDS, 1990)?, Trog (ARC, 1990)?, MoonShadow (C64, 1990)?, Neural Gear (X68K, 1990)?,
Crack Down (MD, 1990), Z-Out (AMI, 1990), G-Loc (ARC, 1990), Toy Shop Boys (PCE, 1990), Dekoboko Densetsu: Hashiru Wagamanma (PCE CD, 1990), Captive (AMI, 1990)?, Lock 'n Chase (GB, 1990), Creatures (C64, 1990),
Hany On The Road (PCE, 1990), Painter MomoPie (GB, 1990), Damocles (AMI, 1990), Thunder & Lightning (NES, 1990), Magicland Dizzy (Multi, 1990), Buster Bros/Pang (Multi, 1990), Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (w/ codes) (MD, 1990),
Wings (AMI, 1990)?, Code Name: Viper (NES, 1990), Fire & Forget II (SMS, 1990), Paperboy (ARC, 1985/SMS, 1990), Ski or Die (PC/NES, 1990), B.A.T. (PC)?, Snake Rattle 'n Roll (NES, 1990/MD), Captain Tsubasa II: Super Striker (NES)?, Ikari III (ARC, 1990), Gun Frontier (ARC)?, GP Rider (ARC)?, Street Fighter 2010 (NES, 1990), Maupiti Island (AMI, 1990), Sword of the Samurai PC?, Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi (NES, 1990), Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei II (NES, 1990/), Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ougon Kiseru (NES, 1990), Power Mission (GB, 1990), Nobunaga's Ambition (Multi, 1990/SNES, 1993), Romance of the Three Kingdoms II (Multi, 1990), Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge (AMI, 1990), Jones in the Fast Lane (PCs, 1990), Dan Dare III (C64, 1990), Captain Tsubasa II: Super Striker (NES, 1990), Dead Heat Scramble (GB, 1990), Oxyd Magnum (ST/AMI, 1990), Spindizzy Worlds (AMI/ST, 1990/SNES, 1992), Rick Dangerous 2 (AMI, 1990), Flimbo's Quest (C64, 1990), The Adventures of Rad Gravity (NES, 1990), Skull & Crossbones (NES, 1990), Navy Seals (C64, 1990)/AST/AMI?), Atomix (C64/AMI, 1990), Quarth (GB/NES, 1990), Lost Patrol (AMI, 1990), Amazing Penguin (GB, 1990), Space Gun (ARC)?, Surprise Attack (ARC)?
EU:
Mega Man 2 (NES) 1990 E
Musha Aleste/M.U.S.H.A. (MD)
Thunder Force III (MD)
Gaiares (MD) J/U Only
Catrap/Pit Man (GB) J/U Only
Revenge of Shinobi, The (MD) 1990 E
DuckTales (NES) 1990 E
Secret of Monkey Island, The (AMI/PC), 1990 E/U
Kwirk (GB) 1990 E
Boulder Dash (NES) J/U Only
Pinball: Revenge of the Gator (GB) 1990 E
Herzog Zwei (MD) 1990 E
Adventures of Lolo, 1989 U (NES) 1990 E
Solomon's Key 1986 J, 1987 U, 1990 E (NES)
Mendel Palace (NES) 1989 J, 1990 U, No E
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu (NES) 1990 U Only
Super Star Soldier (PCE)
Probotector/Contra 1988 J/U (NES), 1990 E
Parodius Da! (ARC)
Kickle Cubicle (NES) J/U Only
Burai Fighter, 1990 J/U Only (NES)
Slap Shot (SMS)
Liquid Kids/Mizubaku Daibouken Adventure (ARC)
Tetris (GB) 1990 E
Super Mario Land (GB) 1990 E
Crystalis? (NES) J/U Only - no dungeon puzzles, story takes a backseat after the beginning, lack of alternate weapons?, linear structure
Akumajou Special - Boku Dracula Kun (Dracula Kid) (NES) JP Only
Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse (SMS)
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World (SMS)
Mega Twins/Chiki Chiki Boys (ARC)
Thunder Force II (MD) 1990 E
Devil's Crush (PCE)
Rolling Thunder 2 (ARC)
Abadox: The Deadly Inner War (NES) 1990 U, No E
Heavy Barrel 1990 J/U, No E (NES)
Bonanza Bros. (ARC), 1991 MD
Ghostbusters (MD)
Ninja Spirit (PCE)
Aero Blasters (ARC/TG16)
Clash at Demonhead? (NES) 1990 U
Mystic Defender (MD) 1990 E
Golden Axe (MD)
Rainbow Islands Extra (MD)
Fire Shark (ARC)
Boxy Boy/Soukoban DX (ARC)
Klax 1989 (ARC), 1990 MD/Lynx
Bionic Commando, 1988 J/U (NES) 1990 E
Alien Storm (ARC)
Faxanadu (1987 J) (NES) 1990 E
Batman 1989 U (NES), 1990 E
Gun Nac 1990 J (NES), 1991 U
???
Arkista's Ring (NES) U Only
B.A.T. (PC) - Adv/RPG
Conquest of the Crystal Palace (NES) J/U Only
Commander Keen Episode I: Marooned on Mars (PC)
Commander Keen Episode II: The Earth Explodes (PC)
Commander Keen Episode III: Keen Must Die! (PC)
Dragon Quest IV (NES)
Final Fantasy III (NES) JP Only
Final Fantasy Legend II (GB) J/U Only
Golden Axe Warrior (SMS)
Insector X (NES) JP Only
Legendary Axe II (PCE)
Loom (PC/AMI)
Lock N' Chase (GB)
Little Magic (NES) JP Only, TBS/Fighting Hybrid
Moai Kun (NES) JP Only
Ninja Boy (GB)
New Ghostbusters II (NES)
Thunder & Lightning (NES) - arkanoid clone
Trampoline Terror! (MD)
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (SMS)
Ultima VI: The False Prophet (PC)
1941: Counter Attack (ARC)
Aliens (ARC)
Air Duel (ARC)
Aurail (ARC)
Ashura Blaster (ARC) - Twin Cobra clone
Ataxx (ARC)
Beast Busters (ARC) - light gun
Big Run (ARC) - outrun clone
Blood Brothers (ARC) - wild guns
Bloxeed - tetris clone
Blue's Journey (ARC/NG) - Wonder boy-like
Carrier Air Wing (UN Squadron 2) ARC
Crossed Swords (ARC) - punchout/RPG
Cyber-Lip (ARC) - contra clone
D.D. Crew (ARC)
Dark Seal/Gate Of Doom (ARC) - iso beat 'em up
Demon's World / Horror Story (ARC)
Double Axle (ARC) - similar to Enduro Racer or Power Drift
Dragon Saber (ARC) - dragon spirit sequel
Euro Football Champ/Hat Trick Hero (ARC)
Ghost Pilots (ARC)
GP Rider (ARC)
Growl (ARC)
Gun Frontier (ARC)
Hammerin' Harry/Daiku No Gensan (ARC) JP Only, 1991 NES
Hydra (ARC)
J.J. and Jeff (ARC/PCE)
Magic Sword (ARC)
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (ARC)
Mercs (ARC)
Mystic Warriors, 1990 J (ARC) - sunset riders 'sequel', 1993 U
Nemo (ARC)
Ninja Combat (ARC/NG)
Ninja Kids, The (ARC)
Out Zone (ARC)
Over Drive (ARC) - racing
Phantasm/Avenging Spirit (ARC)
Rampart (ARC)
Raiden (ARC)
Rod-Land (ARC)
Smash T.V. (ARC)
Snow Brothers (ARC)
Space Gun (ARC)
Surprise Attack (ARC) - shinobi clone
Vandyke (ARC)