Retro Game of the Day Archive - July 2016
01st Jul 2016
Dragon Ball Z - La Legende Saien (France) [En by Ginew v20010305] (~Dragon Ball Z - Super Butouden 2) (Incomplete)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
szunyzoli99 says:
An incomplete translation for DBZ Super Butouden 2. Only the Story Mode is translated.
02nd Jul 2016
Super Metroid (Japan, USA) (En,Ja) [Hack by Drewseph v2.1] (~Super Metroid - Redesign)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
A Dummy says:
NOTE: There is a much newer version of this by the creator called Super Metroid Redesign: Axeil Edition that I would highly recommend playing as well, sort of a redesigned Redesign that makes things way more accessible for everyone while being overall better, it's still worth playing this one though ...
03rd Jul 2016
Super Mario Collection (Japan)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
JackHira says:
This game is a remix of NES Mario in the Japanese version of the games: Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 2, Super Mario Bros 3 and Super Mario USA.
04th Jul 2016
Armored Core - Formula Front Extreme Battle (USA)
PSP ISO
Kristjanna says:
If you've been loving the Arena since Project Phantasma on PS1, the you've come to the right place.
Armored Core - Formula Front (extreme battle) is nothing but Arena battles, with great elements of gameplay added.
You start with everything but secret parts unlocked so you can optimise all 5 of your ...
05th Jul 2016
Alien 3 (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
thepawned says:
Based on the film Alien 3, you play as Ellen Ripley as she tries to survive the xenomorph infested penal colony Fiorina "Fury" 161. Explore and fight in 2d environments with a numerous arsenal of weapons completing missions to progress.
06th Jul 2016
Pac-Man (USA) (Namco)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
SpiralPegasus says:
You don't need me (or anyone else) to tell you what Pac Man is about, right? Because you have played it, right?
..."no"? What do you mean "no"? Yes, you did. Pac Man is a legend amongst videogames. Before Mario, Pac Man was the biggest thing around.
But just to remind you, Pac Man is about driving ...
07th Jul 2016
Captain Commando (Japan)
Sony Playstation ISO
DCRage says:
A direct port of the early 1990s Capcom arcade beat-em-up featuring Capcom's official mascot, Captain Commando. It was one of Capcom's first "Final Fight-style" fighting games to offer up to 4-player simultaneous gameplay.
08th Jul 2016
Metal Slug 4
Neo Geo ROM
JJ says:
Does the nightmare ever stop? You are thrown into another war as you fight your way through enemy soldiers, mutants, undead, and of course, aliens. A new combo system gives players the opportunity to significantly increase their score. Two new playable characters have been introduced, as well as brand ...
09th Jul 2016
Blazblue - Calamity Trigger Portable (USA)
PSP ISO
James says:
This game is the ultimate 2D fighting game on the go. BlazBlue features all of the console modes: Arcade, Versus, Score Attack, Training, and Story. In addition there are all new Shop and Legion modes, where you control your own party of fighters in an attempt to conquer the world of BlazBlue. Battle ...
10th Jul 2016
Final Fantasy IV (Japan)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
James says:
In the kingdom of Baron, powerful airships rule the skies. At the head of this elite fighting force is Cecil, Captain of the Red Wings, As our adventure begins, Cecil and his squadron are ordered to steal a powerful crystal from a rival kingdom. Upon their return, Cecil questions the King's orders and ...
11th Jul 2016
Spider-Man - Web of Shadows (USA)
PSP ISO
says:
New York is taken over by symbiotes and it's up tospiderman to save it. Use red or black suit in good or evil ways to save New York.
12th Jul 2016
Lord of Arcana (USA)
PSP ISO
Kristjanna says:
I originally downloaded this because it was referred to as a "Monster Hunter clone".
It definitely isn't. I was disappointed in that regard, but I ended up liking the game anyway.
While it has the same basic idea, this game goes a different direction very quickly, with spells, storyline, actual ...
13th Jul 2016
LEGO Batman - The Videogame (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es,It,Da)
Sony Playstation 2 ISO
lge says:
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14th Jul 2016
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (Japan)
PSP ISO
Kristjanna says:
The third (technically fourth) iteration in the Monster Hunter PSP games. This one was never localized for the West except to other consoles as "Monster Hunter Tri", so you have three options:
1: Learn some Japanese and put it on your PSP with CFW
2: See 1, but download the language patch by Team ...
15th Jul 2016
The King of Fighters 2003 (Set 1)
Neo Geo ROM
Davi cicero ferreira says:
All games in the franchise The King of Fighter are great , and who already played know how good , great graphics and gameplay fun, with so a player and two players , several available characters and different combos to learn.
16th Jul 2016
International Superstar Soccer Deluxe (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
mcopo says:
An upgrade to the previously released International Superstar Soccer, Deluxe added new teams, new modes, more announcer commentary during gameplay and better user interface. The core gameplay was slightly tweaked but overall it remains the same.
17th Jul 2016
Tetris (USA)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
CGDave says:
Tetris is the grandfather of puzzle video gaming, originally designed and programmed by Alexey Pajitnov in the Soviet Union. He derived its name from the Greek numerical prefix tetra- (all of the game's pieces, known as Tetrominoes, contain ...
18th Jul 2016
Seiken Densetsu 3 (Japan) [En by LNF+Neill Corlett+SoM2Freak v1.01] [Title Hack by Dragonsbrethren v1.0] (~Secret of Mana 2)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
ShadowOblivion32 says:
Wow. This game is the grand hidden gem in the SNES library.
Seiken Densetsu 3 is basically the sequel of Secret of Mana, released in 1995 in Japan. It never got released overseas though, my best guess is probably censorship reasons.
The story in Seiken Densetsu 3 is rather unique, because you can ...
19th Jul 2016
Mario Party 3 (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es)
Nintendo 64 ROM
Ebilk says:
Mario Party 3 is a very fun board game that anyone will enjoy. It brings a few improvements over the other two in the series, and it will provide some decent hours of entertainment. Play with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Wario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Waluigi or Princess Daisy in an excting story mode (well, ...
20th Jul 2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (USA)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
CGDave says:
The gameplay in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles begins with an overhead view similar to that found in RPGs for navigation, switching to a side view whenever the Turtle being controlled enters a manhole or a building—much like the two different perspectives found in Zelda II: The Adventure ...
21st Jul 2016
Mortal Kombat 3 (USA)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
JJ says:
The third game in the series takes everything to a new level. The gameplay is faster, the roster is bigger, and the fatalities are numerous. Enjoy this game today.
22nd Jul 2016
Adventures of Batman & Robin, The (USA)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
wraithanthonyal says:
In this game you can choose between Batman or Robin. You go from stage to stage fighting generic enemies, until you get to the sub bosses and bosses of such famous villains such as Harley Quinn, The Joker, Two Face, and Mr. Freeze to name a few. WARNING!! Only for hardcore gamers, since this game is ...
23rd Jul 2016
Alien 3 (USA, Europe)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
livingshadows says:
Play as Ellen Ripley; she crashed landed in a prison colony named Fiorina 161. Fight through the hordes of terrifying aliens; defeat them by using variety of weaponry. Navigate through complex level and save the people that are trapped. Time is ticking, can Ellen Ripley fight against her odds? Can she ...
24th Jul 2016
Metal Warriors (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Aliengrounder says:
Known originally as "Assault Suits Gideon", however it is not really part of the Assault Suits series, The similarity between this game and Assault Suits Valken/Leynos is its gameplay mechanics, the anime intros, and Level design.
The only different about these two is the Multiplayer PvP mode, and the ...
25th Jul 2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (World 4 Players, version X)
M.A.M.E. - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator ROM
LeftyGuitar says:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a great arcade beat 'em up game. 4-player co-op action. You have your jump and attack buttons, but you can combine these to make more moves like throwing foot soldiers as well as hitting them. You'll go through levels fighting your way through foot soldiers, roadkill rodneys ...
26th Jul 2016
Breath of Fire (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Waronyourhome says:
You play as a warrior with blue hair who had a dream about a blue Dragon and a member of the Light Dragon clan.You find out as you wake up the house is on fire and outside the village too.Because of the Dark Dragon who seem to have a plan to rule over all other Dragon family's then the world.It up ...
27th Jul 2016
Alien vs. Predator (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
ToxicJuicebox says:
This is a basic side-scrolling beat 'em up game in which you play as a Predator fighting the famous Alien species. As you move through each level you encounter and fight various forms of the Alien such as Facehuggers, Chestburtsers, Drones, and Warriors. There are six levels, and each ends with a boss ...
28th Jul 2016
Axelay (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
ToxicJuicebox says:
Axelay is a unique scrolling shooter which features levels that can scroll both vertically and horizontally. Rather than collecting power-ups for your ships weapons during gameplay, you earn upgrades as you progress through the game. Every time you beat a level you earn a new type of standard weapon, ...
29th Jul 2016
'89 Dennou Kyuusei Uranai (Japan)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
DeriLoko2 says:
'89 Dennou Kyuusei Uranai is a miscellaneous game that was developed by Micronics and published by Jingukan Polaris. This game was released in Japan in 1988.
30th Jul 2016
JoJo's Venture (US)
Capcom Play System 3 ROM
Samevi says:
JoJo's Venture is a fighting game - with a twist! Most fighters have ghost-like beings known as "Stands," which can be controlled to fight against your opponent with. However, if they get attacked too much, the Stand will break and cannot be used for a while. In the story mode, you play as Jotaro Kujo, ...
31st Jul 2016
Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (USA)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
Outkin says:
A lost gem, I bet it would have been famous if mario and sonic weren't around. You control Bubsy, who along with the rest of the world, has had his yarn collection stolen by the evil "Woolies". You race through 18 platformer levels defeating woolies, collecting yarn....and other oddities (Death ...