Michael West 💻 Tech Tips 🎮 Retro Gaming @mwestapps

Title Match Pro Wrestling was released in 1987 by Absolute Entertainment for the Atari 2600. One of my favorites to play growing up, this game is impressive for its time. It features a variety of moves and lets you choose any of the 4 available wrestlers across either singles or…

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Grand Theft Auto was released in 1997, developed by DMA Design and published by BMG Interactive. The first game in the popular GTA series, it features a top-down perspective across 3 open-world cities: Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City, as you complete various missions.

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Killer Instinct was developed by Rare and released by Nintendo in 1995 for the SNES. Despite being overshadowed by Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, Killer Instinct is still an amazing game. It has great graphics, animations, sounds, and its challenging gameplay make it still…

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Micro Machines was developed by Codemasters and first released in 1991 for the NES, with other platforms following after. Here you race mini vehicles across environments such as a breakfast table, a desk, or a bathtub. It's a game that's easy to pick up, yet still a fun…

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Warlords was released on the Atari 2600 by Atari in 1981. A game that uses the paddle controllers, it plays as a 4-way version of Breakout where you protect your castle and King with a shield against a bouncing fireball. Its fast-paced action makes it a must play.

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Awesome Golf was released in 1991 by Atari for the Atari Lynx. A golf game featuring impressive graphics for the console, it lets you play across multiple courses, practice, or hit the driving range. It's a very solid game overall and remains one of the best sports titles on the…

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Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures was released in 1994 by LucasArts for the SNES. The game recreates iconic scenes from the films and alongside platforming levels, you will also control a plane, mine cart, inflatable raft, and more. It's an entertaining game, especially for fans…

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Bowling was released by Atari in 1979 for the Atari 2600. This is quite a fun game where you bowl 10 frames and aim to knock down pins with a ball that you can steer down the lane. I particularly like the flashing graphics and sounds that play when you score a strike or spare.

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A useful tip for Photoshop fans: If you would like a Photoshop experience without the monthly subscription, try photopea.com. Photopea is a free, browser-based photo editor that offers a similar layout and many of the same tools as Photoshop. I use it regularly and…

Cool Croc Twins was released in 1991 by Empire Software. The goal is to switch on all the lights in each level while playing as one (or both) of the Croc Twins, who can jump and cling to any side of a wall or platform. I have fond memories of playing this game on MS-DOS and…

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Formula One Grand Prix was released in 1992 by MicroProse for MS-DOS. This game was my first introduction to Formula One and brings back fond memories. The game features 3D graphics and a solid racing experience accurate to the 1991 season. The game was successful and went on to…

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Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 1991 by Sega for the Genesis. Featuring Sega's new mascot, Sonic, the game was responsible for the early success of the Genesis. The game's fast gameplay made for a unique challenge. The series grew stronger with its sequel, but the original is…

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Ghosts 'n Goblins was released in 1986 by Capcom for the NES. You play as a knight battling zombies, demons, and other monsters with the goal of rescuing the princess. The game only has a handful of levels, but is rated as one of the hardest games to beat. Give it a try if you…

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Super Tennis was released in 1991 by Nintendo for the SNES. Often rated as one of the best retro tennis games, the game features singles, doubles, and a circuit mode where you can compete in various tournaments. Super Tennis is well worth a try for any sports fans.

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Kirby's Dream Land was released by Nintendo in 1992 for the Game Boy. The game is a 2D platformer featuring Kirby who can move, jump, and fly. Kirby main attack is to inhale enemies and spit them out as star-shaped projectiles. This game is easy, but it's enjoyable and satisfying…

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A useful Chrome tip: Instead of clearing all browser data when a site misbehaves, try this: • Open DevTools (Win: CTRL + SHIFT + I, Mac: CMD + OPT + I) • Go to Application → Storage and click Clear site data This resets only the current site, letting you start fresh without…

The Activision Decathlon was released in 1983 on the Atari 2600. A track and field game, you compete in all ten Decathlon events. This game was notorious for causing hand strain as you had to wiggle the joystick to run. Still, it's a lot of fun and will have you coming back to…

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Gunstar Heroes was released in 1993 by Sega for the Genesis. A run and gun game, you can play in either single or coop mode, wield multiple weapons, and perform a series of acrobatic moves as you fight your way through 7 levels. Rated as one of the best Sega exclusive games, it's…

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Asteroids was released by Atari in 1986 for its Atari 7800 console. The success of the arcade version led to many ports and the 7800 version may be the best one. The graphics are great and the gameplay smooth, while being faithful to the original successful formula of shooting…

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