1988 Games Collection

Spy vs Spy is a action-strategy game based on the MAD Magazine comic strip. Players take on the role of either the black or white spy, setting traps and collecting items to outwit their opponent in a comical battle of wits.

This iconic launch title for the Genesis follows a resurrected Roman centurion who transforms into mythical beasts to rescue Zeus' daughter Athena from the underworld god Neff. Features groundbreaking morphing animations and a legendary voice sample: "Wise fwom your gwave!"

Konami's 1988 Olympic-themed sports compilation featuring 7 events: 100m Dash, Long Jump, Javelin Throw, 110m Hurdles, Archery, Skeet Shooting, and Kayaking. Uses trackball controls for realistic athletic simulation.

CHINA GATE is a martial arts Action-Platformer set in 1930s Shanghai, featuring a wandering warrior battling criminal syndicates. Known for its wall-jumping mechanics and dual-weapon system combining melee combat with projectile attacks.

Altered Beast is a 1988 beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Sega. Players control a resurrected warrior who transforms into powerful beasts to rescue Zeus's daughter from the underworld. Known for its transformation mechanics and iconic "Rise from your grave!" voice sample.

CHASE H.Q. is a 1988 arcade racing game where players take the role of special agents pursuing criminals in high-speed sports cars. Known for its 'Pursuit Mode' that switches between racing and ramming mechanics when catching suspects.

Forgotten Worlds is a 1988 arcade shoot 'em up by Capcom featuring 360° rotating fire and a unique shop system. Players control flying warriors battling through 6 surreal biopunk stages, purchasing upgrades between levels. Notable as Capcom's first CPS-1 arcade game with groundbreaking sprite scaling and rotation effects.

The sequel to Ghosts'n Goblins, this punishing platformer follows knight Arthur through haunted graveyards and demonic castles to rescue Princess Prin-Prin. Players must survive two full playthroughs with upgraded armor to face the true final boss.

Bad Dudes vs. Dragonninja is a 1988 beat 'em up arcade game developed and published by Data East. Players control martial artists 'Bad Dudes' Blade and Striker as they fight through waves of enemies to rescue President Ronnie from the evil Dragonninja.

An arcade beat 'em up featuring the Man of Steel battling through Metropolis to stop Lex Luthor's latest scheme. Players use Superman's superpowers to punch, fly and heat vision through waves of enemies.

The iconic arcade sequel where Billy and Jimmy Lee return to avenge Marian's death. Introduces new combat mechanics including flying kicks and grapple throws across 8 brutal stages.

The iconic side-scrolling brawler comes to 8-bit! Control Billy and Jimmy Lee as they fight through urban gangs to rescue Marian. Features the classic elbow smash attack and unique SMS-exclusive bonus stages.

R-Type is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Irem and published by Sega for the Sega Master System in 1988. Players control the R-9 spacecraft to battle the Bydo Empire across challenging stages filled with intricate enemy patterns and massive bosses.

An innovative 1988 action-adventure game blending top-down exploration with side-scrolling combat. Players control hero Kelesis on a quest to rescue Princess Rena from the demon Golvellius across seven challenging valleys.

Kenseiden is a side-scrolling action game where players control a young samurai seeking revenge. Set in feudal Japan, the game combines sword combat with platforming across six challenging stages featuring mythological creatures and supernatural enemies.