Super Nintendo

Speedy futuristic racing game. One of the big sellers on the SNES and has since appeared on all Nintendos machines. Simple graphics and sound keep the gameplay fast and furious. A prototype version of the Playstation's Wipeout series.

One of Nintendo's franchise characters starts here in this space-age 3D shooter. Good solid gameplay with nice use of simple polygon graphics. Fly along with your wingmen taking out the bad guys with your laser and smart bombs. Sequels include Lylat Wars and Starfox Adventures.

Based on the Spielberg produced cartoon. Run about causing mischief in this platform game. You can alternate between the 3 main characters and pull-off some zany comic stances. The graphics are so good you'll think you are watching the TV show. It even plays the theme music.

Fun racing action with the famous plumber. Choose one of Mario World's main characters and race the others around various courses collecting coins and power-ups. Nice addictive gameplay with simple controls. So jolly it's been released on most Nintendo consoles. Watch out for those bloody banana skins.

Over-rated classic platformer. This game, in its fourth incarnation, is still as boring as the first. Run, jump and whip things. That's all there is to it. Graphics and sound are average but the gameplay is well below par. Try the Playstation version of Castlevania instead.