Retro Game of the Day Archive - January 2024
01st Jan 2024
P-47 - The Freedom Fighter (Japan)
PC Engine - TurboGrafx16 ROM
chaosmazer says:
Released in 1989 by Aicom Corporation
A port of an Arcade game, this version pales in comparison to that. It is a very standard scrolling shooter that is very common on the system. However, unlike other games of it's genre, this one seems to play very slow to the point where it was more of a chore ...
02nd Jan 2024
Salamander (Japan)
PC Engine - TurboGrafx16 ROM
chaosmazer says:
A side scrolling shooter that plays VERY similarly to Gradius. Power up your ship to the point where you can breeze through enemies! But don't let your guard down, similar to Gradius, one wrong move and you're back to your small, pea shooting ship that likely won't last long.
03rd Jan 2024
Shinobi (Japan)
PC Engine - TurboGrafx16 ROM
FlashFlare says:
Shinobi is a side scrolling action platformer where players control Joe Musashi as he travels through various areas taking down hoards of enemies. The game is similar to the arcade version of Shinobi except close up attacks and power ups are missing. Bonus rounds are not in the game as well. The second ...
04th Jan 2024
Smash T.V. (Japan)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) ROM
egads says:
A classic twin-stick shooter! Play as a contestant in the vein of The Running Man and survive the hordes of units sent to kill you. Equip satisfyingly powerful upgrades and lay waste to anything that moves.
The SNES version captured all of the arcade magic: the excellent sound effects, the obnoxious ...
05th Jan 2024
Hiryuu no Ken Twin (Japan)
Nintendo 64 ROM
neomoonsevin2017 says:
Also known as Flying Dragon.
06th Jan 2024
Lion King The (1994)(Walt Disney Company)
Abandonware Game
MicahLuv says:
This is a platform style gamer based on the Disney movie The Lion King.
07th Jan 2024
Capcom vs. SNK (United Kingdom)
Sega Dreamcast ISO
neomoonsevin2017 says:
As a war is waged across 2 universes 2 factions come together to prove there might. Both Capcom & SNK come together as Allies and Enemy's in a World Tournament that will effect the course of how business will run, join a mix of favorite Capcom & SNK mascots in a battle like none before it are you ready ...
08th Jan 2024
Might and Magic 3 - Isles of Terra (NTSC-J)
PC Engine CD - Turbo Duo - TurboGrafx CD ISO
austin94yoshi says:
3D dungeon crawling sequel. Made by:New World Computing/Hudson Soft in Japan - Released: October 29 1993
09th Jan 2024
Lucky Star Ravish Romance Kiosk Demo (Japan)
Sony Playstation 2 ISO
Chippy2000 says:
This is a Kiosk Demo that was released only in Japan to promote Lucky Star Ryouu Gakusen Outosai back in 2005. Lucky Star was pretty popular back then, and the game had eventually allowed an anime to be released.
Unusually, the game was originally called Lucky Star RAvish Romance (Yes, with that ...
10th Jan 2024
Genghis Khan (USA)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
Apsalar54 says:
Genghis Khan by KOEI is an excellent historical simulation/strategy game in which the player recreates the Mongol conquest. You may recognize KOEI from its more recent entries, such as the Kessen games on PSX and Nobunaga's Ambition on XBONE (itself a remake of another classic KOEI game). KOEI has ...
11th Jan 2024
Transport Tycoon Deluxe (1995)(Microprose)
Abandonware Game
MicahLuv says:
Become the tycoon of all types of transportation! Choose from local bus routes, trains, ships, or air transport! Buy shares of stock, and keep your investors happy! Take advantage of subsidies, and get extra trash! Can be played by yourself, against the computer, or over LAN against friends. With the ...
12th Jan 2024
Speed Kings
Nintendo Gamecube ISO
Intoxinator says:
Speed Kings is a motorcycle racing game which focuses on an arcade style of gameplay. There are three single-player modes in Speed Kings and five multiplayer options. There are 22 bikes featured in the game based on real-world bike models. The gear and game equipment is authentic as well and is sponsored ...
13th Jan 2024
SNK - Neo Geo Pocket Color (No Intro)
Complete ROM Sets (Full Sets in One File) ROM
PirateBear says:
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14th Jan 2024
Othello (USA)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
butteryrice says:
Othello (also known as Reversi) is a board game akin to checkers or chess, developed by HAL laboratories. It features gameplay against either a CPU or a friend, and the basics of the game mirror the physical board game in real life. You take turns placing down your respective color of tile and attempt ...
15th Jan 2024
Sim City (1989)(Maxis)
Abandonware Game
MicahLuv says:
In this epic simulation game, your goal is to make your city's population grow. You need to keep them supplied with power and transportation. Don't get to complacent, because a disaster of Godzilla proportions can and will happen!! Keep your people happy with lots of hospitals, schools, police and fire ...
16th Jan 2024
Blue Shadow (Europe)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
CubanRudeBoy says:
This is the European release of Shadow of the Ninja.
17th Jan 2024
Wizard (1980) (Atari, Chris Crawford) (Prototype)
Atari 2600 ROM
neomoonsevin2017 says:
This game was a prototype that was never released publicly the game is nor complete and was scrapped just before release and its not Wizard of Wor at all but this was a unfinished prototype by Chris Crawford.
18th Jan 2024
G.A.S.P!! Fighters' NEXTream (Europe)
Nintendo 64 ROM
neomoonsevin2017 says:
Also known as Deadly Arts.
19th Jan 2024
Pegasus 5 in 1 (Unl)
Nintendo Entertainment System ROM
Jendrej says:
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20th Jan 2024
NBA in the Zone '99 (USA)
Nintendo 64 ROM
neomoonsevin2017 says:
Also known as NBA Pro 99 & NBA In the Zone 2.
21st Jan 2024
Action Replay GBX (E)(Independent)
Nintendo Gameboy Advance ROM
szunyzoli99 says:
The Action Replay is a cheating device that war released for a number of consoles. It allows players to activate cheat codes in most (if not all) games on a certain console.
22nd Jan 2024
Atlantis - The Lost Empire (U)(Eurasia)
Nintendo Gameboy Advance ROM
Bhushan says:
Based on Disney Atlantis - The Lost Empire.
Adventurous game with good storyline.
23rd Jan 2024
International Superstar Soccer 2000 (Europe) (Fr,It)
Nintendo 64 ROM
neomoonsevin2017 says:
Also known as Jikkyou J.League 1999 - Perfect Striker 2.
24th Jan 2024
Snobo Kids (Japan)
Nintendo 64 ROM
Baffou says:
Japanese version of Snowboard Kids.
25th Jan 2024
The Simpsons (2 Players World, set 1)
M.A.M.E. - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator ROM
MEGAGAMES says:
Like the arcade game of Superman, the arcade game of the Simpsons is the best game in the history of the human kind of the popular characters, a true classic. Thanks Konami!
26th Jan 2024
Asuka 120% Burning Festival Excellent (Japan)
Sony Playstation ISO
FlashFlare says:
Asuka 120% Burning Festival Excellent is a 2D fighting game with an all female cast themed around club activities. The game plays more or less the same as its previous version, Asuka 120% Special Burning Festival, but with slightly tighter controls and the boss character is readily available on screen ...
27th Jan 2024
Avatar - The Legend of Aang - The Burning Earth (E)(Sir VG)
Nintendo Gameboy Advance ROM
szunyzoli99 says:
The sequel to Avatar The Last Airbender continues the story of the Avatar. The mechanics are mosty the same.
28th Jan 2024
Last Blade, The
Neo Geo Pocket - Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPx) ROM
FlashFlare says:
The Last Blade Beyond the Destiny is a 2D fighting game focusing on sword play similar to SNK's Samurai Shodown series. This game in particular is an adaptation of both Last Blade games as it adapts the story of the first game initially and players can unlock the story mode for the second game. There ...
29th Jan 2024
Aero Fighters (Taiwan / Japan, set 2)
M.A.M.E. - Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator ROM
SourMilkTea says:
A vertical scrolling shooter for 1 or 2 players. Controls are directional and 2 buttons. Button 1 fires your main weapon and button 2 fires your special.
You choose from one of four nation's aircraft: US, Japan, Sweden or UK. Once chosen you embark on various missions. There is some variation in missions ...
30th Jan 2024
Infinity Cure
Neo Geo Pocket - Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPx) ROM
FlashFlare says:
Infinity Cure is a visual novel game about a college student, Makoto Ishihara, who is stuck in an endless time loop from April 1 to April 7, 2019. Makoto is a truant who must attend a seminar camp and befriends one of many girls he meets at the camp depending on the player's in-game choices. At the end ...
31st Jan 2024
Samurai Shodown!
Neo Geo Pocket - Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPx) ROM
FlashFlare says:
Samurai Shodown! is a 2D fighting game focusing on sword play and magical elements. This game marks the first Samurai Shodown game to be on a handheld device and the game's story and cast of twelve characters are based on Samurai Shodown IV. The gameplay is similar to the other Samurai Shodown games ...