Game selections on Pimp my retro handheld

Wonderswan

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:58:49 +0000

The WonderSwan was released only in Japan. Therefore, for non-Japanese-speaking players, only a limited number of games are truly accessible. These are usually action or platform games, where gameplay is more important than text. As a result, I focus on games that are playable for English-speaking players.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Mono/Color : tells whether the game is monochrome or color

Game list - Wonderswan
Name	Type	Mono / Color	Comments
Beatmania for WonderSwan	Music	Mono	The menus and UI are almost entirely in English. Playable vertically!
Buffers Evolution	Action	Mono	A high-speed "wire-frame" racer/platformer. Minimal text; very arcade-like.
Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit	Fighting	Color	A fast-paced fighter. Menus are easy to navigate; combat is purely skill-based.
Guilty Gear Petit 1 & 2	Fighting	Color	Chibi" versions of the famous fighter. Menus are mostly in English or use icons.
Gunpey / Gunpey EX	Puzzle	Mono / Color	Created by Gunpei Yokoi. addictive logic puzzle with English menu options.
Judgement Silversword	Shmup	Color	Essential. A legendary vertical shooter with menus entirely in English.
Kaze no Klonoa: M. Museum	Platformer	Mono	Fantastic puzzle-platformer. No dialogue during gameplay; easy to finish.
Magical Drop	Puzzle	Mono	Fast-paced color-matching. Purely visual gameplay.
Makaimura for WonderSwan	Action	Mono	The "Ghosts 'n Goblins" of WS. Hardcore action with very little text.
One Piece: Swan Colosseum	Action/Fight	Color	High-quality 2D fighter by Dimps. Very intuitive controls; minimal text needed.
Puzzle Bobble (Bust-A-Move)	Puzzle	Mono	The classic bubble shooter. Zero Japanese required.
Rhyme Rider Kerorican	Music	Color	From the creator of PaRappa the Rapper. Rhythm-based; icons guide the gameplay.
Rock Man & Forte: Challenger	Platformer	Mono	An exclusive Mega Man title. Traditional gameplay; story is secondary.
Tare Panda no Gunpey	Puzzle	Mono	A cute, panda-themed version of Gunpey. Very accessible.

Nintendo Wii

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:42:00 +0000

The Wii is one of Nintendo’s best-selling consoles, largely due to its focus on the “casual gamer” market. However, the platform also features many fun games that are best enjoyed on the original hardware or on the Wii U, mainly because of its unique controllers. I tend to avoid games that are available on other platforms, such as the PS3, since in those cases they are usually better on those systems.

Neo Geo Pocket

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:32:09 +0000

The Neo Geo pocket is to the Game Boy Color what the Atari Lynx is to the original Game boy : a good challenger that failed to convince the market. The platform has some very good games. The following list contains my own selection.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells whether the game has any save mecanism
Mono/Color : tells whether the game is monochrome or color
Dreamcast link: tells whether the game feature a link with an HKT-9200 Link Cable

Game list - Neo Geo Pocket
Name	Type	Save	Mono/Color	Dreamcast Link	Comments
Bust-A-Move Pocket	Puzzle	Yes	Color	No	Saves high scores and initials for cleared levels.
Cotton	Shmup	Yes	Color	No	Saves high scores and system settings.
Crush Roller	Puzzle	Yes	Color	No	Automatically saves progress after a stage is completed.
Dark Arms	Action RPG	Yes	Color	No	Requires manual save at the "Skull of Memory" in the Master's House.
Fatal Fury First Contact	Fighting	Yes	Color	No	Automatically saves your progress after each stage cleared.
Gals Fighters	Fighting	Yes	Color	No	Saves unlocked characters and items purchased in the shop.
King of Fighters R-2	Fighting	Yes	Color	Yes	Links to KOF '99 Dream Match to transfer character data.
Metal Slug: 1st Mission	Action	Yes	Color	No	Saves mission progress. Note: Some regional versions vary on save frequency.
Metal Slug: 2nd Mission	Action	Yes	Color	No	Improved save system over the 1st mission; saves collectibles and missions.
Neo Geo Cup '98 Plus	Sports	Yes	Color	No	Saves team progress and item/stat upgrades in the main tournament.
Pocket Tennis	Sports	No	Mono	No	Early sports title; generally does not feature a long-term save battery.
Puyo Pop	Puzzle	Yes	Color	No	Saves story mode progress and high scores.
Puzzle Link	Puzzle	Yes	Color	No	Saves cleared stages and your collection of character cards.
Puzzle Link 2	Puzzle	Yes	Color	No	Saves advanced card collections and progress through the 60 rounds.
Samurai Shodown! 2	Fighting	Yes	Color	No	Saves the extensive "Graphic Card" collection used to buff characters.
SNK vs. Capcom: MOTM	Fighting	Yes	Color	Yes	Transfer points to Capcom vs. SNK or KOF '99 DM to unlock secrets.
Sonic Hedgehog Pocket	Platformer	Yes	Color	No	Saves unlocked levels, puzzle pieces, and time trial records.
The Last Blade	Fighting	Yes	Color	No	Saves story progress and unlocked gallery items/scrolls.

Nintendo 3DS

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:23:43 +0000

The beginning of the 3DS was not brilliant because the system had a pretty small lineup, and although the 3D screen was impressive, it was more of a disadvantage for a portable console that moves in your hands, often making the picture blurry. However, over time and especially with the release of the New 3DS hardware. This platform became a must-have. It is one of the rare consoles that cannot truly be emulated due to its unique features: vertically stacked dual screens and stereoscopic 3D with eye tracking.

Playstation Vita

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:04 +0000

I personally consider the “fat” PlayStation Vita to be the best “true” portable console ever released to date. In my view, it had — and still has — all the essential features for such a product: a truly portable form factor, a beautiful OLED display, excellent controls, good battery life, and an overall very polished design. In addition, the platform offers a wide range of excellent games. Its only real drawback is the proprietary memory card, but I was never affected by this issue, as I have always preferred physical game cartridges over digital games.

Neo Geo

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:43:44 +0000

The Neo Geo is the best plateform ever for 2D arcade games of the 90’. The following list contains my own selection.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Megs : size of the game cartridge
Save : If the game makes use of any non volatile memory, tells what is saved

Game list - Neo Geo
Name	Type	Megs	Save	Comments
2020 Super Baseball	Sports	46	Season progress	Region: US/EU for English menus. Iconic futuristic sports game.
3 Count Bout	Fighting	106	Stage reached	Region: JP version (Fire Suplex) for original wrestler names.
Aero Fighters 2 (Sonic Wings 2)	Shoot 'em up	102	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Classic vertical arcade shooter.
Aero Fighters 3 (Sonic Wings 3)	Shoot 'em up	154	High Scores	Region: JP version for original character designs.
Aggressors of Dark Kombat	Fighting	178	Scores & Settings	Region: JP version for blood and original balancing.
Alpha Mission II	Shoot 'em up	46	Stage & Score	Region: Neutral. One of the earliest Neo Geo shooters.
Andro Dunos	Shoot 'em up	34	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Balanced weapon system mechanics.
Art of Fighting	Fighting	102	Stage reached	Region: JP Mandatory. US/EU versions lack facial bruising/blood.
Art of Fighting 2	Fighting	178	Stage reached	Region: JP Mandatory for blood and hidden boss ending.
Art of Fighting 3	Fighting	226	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Features incredible rotoscoped animations.
Bang Bead	Puzzle/Sports	44	No	Region: Neutral. Rare sequel to Flip Shot.
Baseball Stars 2	Sports	68	Tournament progress	Region: US version for easier menu navigation. High energy.
Baseball Stars Professional	Sports	50	Season stats	Region: Neutral. Slower pace than the sequel.
Blazing Star	Shoot 'em up	346	High Scores	Region: JP for full intro. Technical peak of the genre on Neo Geo.
Blue's Journey	Platformer	46	Stage reached	Region: JP (Raguy) is uncensored and more colorful.
Breakers Revenge	Fighting	242	Scores & Settings	Region: Neutral. Definitive version with added characters.
Burning Fight	Beat 'em up	54	Stage reached	Region: JP for original art and uncensored posters.
Bust-a-Move (Puzzle Bobble)	Puzzle	32	No	Region: Neutral. The addictive Taito classic.
Captain Tomaday	Shoot 'em up	94	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Unique "punching" mechanic.
Chibi Maruko-chan: Deluxe Quiz	Quiz	42	Progress	Region: JP Only. Requires high Japanese language proficiency.
CopperStorm	Run & Gun	300+	No	Aftermarket. High-quality modern indie title.
Crossed Swords	Action/RPG	50	Stats & Stage	Region: JP version for a fairer difficulty curve.
Crossed Swords II	Action/RPG	64	Stats & Stage	Region: Neutral. Port of the CD version.
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 2003	Fighting	80	No	Bootleg/Hack. Modified KOF 2001. Interesting curiosity.
Cyber-Lip	Run & Gun	50	Stage reached	Region: US for the hilariously bad English voice acting.
Digger Man	Puzzle	38	No	Aftermarket. Finished prototype. Dig-Dug style gameplay.
Double Dragon (Neo Geo)	Fighting	178	High Scores	Region: JP for blood and uncensored cutscenes.
Dragon's Heaven	Shoot 'em up	34	No	Region: Neutral. Obscure prototype-style shooter.
Eightman	Beat 'em up	46	Stage reached	Region: JP version for original story context and cutscenes.
Fatal Fury 2	Fighting	106	Stage reached	Region: JP preferred. Mai Shiranui is censored in the US.
Fatal Fury 3	Fighting	226	High Scores	Region: JP for uncensored animations and red blood.
Fatal Fury Special	Fighting	150	High Scores	Region: JP for blood. Still considered a competitive classic.
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters	Fighting	55	Stage reached	Region: JP version for blood. The series debut.
Fight Fever	Fighting	106	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. Unique Korean-developed fighter.
Flip Shot	Puzzle/Sports	44	No	Region: Neutral. A mix between Pong and a shooter.
Football Frenzy	Sports	46	Season stats	Region: US version for rules clarity.
Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors	Fighting	162	High Scores	Region: JP for uncensored character animations.
Ganryu	Action/Platform	94	No	Region: Neutral. Based on Musashi vs Kojiro.
Garou: Mark of the Wolves	Fighting	688	High Scores	Region: JP version for blood and the full ending.
Ghost Pilots	Shoot 'em up	46	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. Traditional vertical military shooter.
Ghostlop	Puzzle	38	No	Region: Neutral. Data East's unreleased puzzle gem.
Goal! Goal! Goal!	Sports	46	No	Region: Neutral. Fast-paced arcade soccer.
Gururin	Puzzle	38	No	Region: Neutral. Rotation-based logic puzzle.
Ironclad (Chotetsu Brikin'ger)	Shoot 'em up	170	No	Region: JP version is uncensored (red blood).
Janshin Densetsu	Mahjong	46	Progress	Region: JP Only. High-quality Mahjong with RPG elements.
Joy Joy Kid (Puzzled)	Puzzle	22	Stage reached	Region: JP for the better ending artwork.
Kabuki Klash (Far East of Eden)	Fighting	162	High Scores	Region: JP version for blood and original voice acting.
Karnov's Revenge	Fighting	134	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Solid Data East fighter.
King of Fighters '98	Fighting	683	High Scores	Region: JP Preferred. Mai is censored in US/Euro versions.
King of Fighters 2003	Fighting	716	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Introduces tag-team mechanics.
King of the Monsters	Wrestling	55	Stage reached	Region: JP version for red blood and original city names.
King of the Monsters 2	Beat 'em up	106	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. Drastic change from the first game.
Kizuna Encounter	Fighting	242	High Scores	Region: JP for blood. Extremely rare in European format.
Last Resort	Shoot 'em up	46	Stage reached	Region: JP version for the uncensored intro sequence.
League Bowling	Sports	26	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Perfect arcade bowling physics.
Legend of Success Joe	Beat 'em up	46	Stage reached	Region: JP recommended for the Ashita no Joe context.
Magical Drop II	Puzzle	68	No	Region: JP for faster voices and original character art.
Magical Drop III	Puzzle	170	No	Region: JP version for better music and more characters.
Magician Lord	Platformer	46	Stage reached	Region: JP version for red blood and better balancing.
Mahjong Kyoretsuden	Mahjong	46	Progress	Region: JP Only. Professional Mahjong simulation.
Master of Syougi	Board Game	34	Progress	Region: JP Only. Traditional Japanese chess.
Metal Slug	Run & Gun	193	Mission reached	Region: JP Mandatory. Blood is white (sweat) in US.
Metal Slug 3	Run & Gun	708	Mission reached	Region: JP version for blood and branching paths.
Metal Slug 4	Run & Gun	220	Mission reached	Region: JP version for blood. Different dev team.
Metal Slug 5	Run & Gun	708	Mission reached	Region: JP version for red blood. Very high Meg count.
Metal Slug X	Run & Gun	506	Mission reached	Region: JP for blood. Improved version of Metal Slug 2.
Minasan no Okagesama desu!	Board Game	38	No	Region: JP Only. Game-show style board game.
Money Puzzle Exchanger	Puzzle	68	No	Region: JP version is the original. Very fast gameplay.
Mutation Nation	Beat 'em up	106	Stage reached	Region: JP version for better difficulty progression.
NAM-1975	Action	46	Stage reached	Region: JP version is better. Uncensored but has English text.
Neo Bomberman	Action/Puzzle	138	No	Region: JP only (MVS). Essential Bomberman experience.
Neo Drift Out: New Tech.	Racing	94	No	Region: JP version for original sponsors and text.
Neo Mr. Do!	Puzzle	50	No	Region: Neutral. Modern arcade remake of Mr. Do.
Neo Turf Masters	Sports	68	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Extremely addictive golf game.
Neo-Geo Cup '98	Sports	46	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Based on the 1998 World Cup.
Nightmare in the Dark	Action	94	No	Region: Neutral. High quality bubble-bobble style game.
Ninja Combat	Beat 'em up	46	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. Early ADK action title.
Ninja Commando	Run & Gun	54	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Top-down vertical action.
Ninja Master's	Fighting	330	High Scores	Region: JP version for red blood and fatalities.
Over Top	Racing	114	No	Region: Neutral. Isometric racing through various biomes.
Panic Bomber	Puzzle	42	No	Region: Neutral. Bomberman-themed puzzle logic.
Pleasure Goal (Futsal)	Sports	42	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Indoor 5-a-side soccer.
Pochi and Nyaa	Puzzle	94	No	Region: Neutral. Late-era puzzle game with cute art.
Power Spikes II	Sports	68	No	Region: Neutral. Futuristic volleyball game.
Prehistoric Isle 2	Shoot 'em up	346	No	Region: Neutral. High Meg count dinosaur shooter.
Pulstar	Shoot 'em up	305	No	Region: Neutral. Visual and technical R-Type style game.
Puzzle De Pon! R	Puzzle	38	No	Region: Neutral. More difficult levels than the original.
Rage of the Dragons	Fighting	578	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Developed by Evoga. Tag-team fighter.
Ragnagard (Shin-Ken-Oh)	Fighting	130	High Scores	Region: JP version for original names and red blood.
Real Bout Fatal Fury Sp.	Fighting	394	High Scores	Region: JP Mandatory (Mai is censored in US/Euro).
Real Bout FF 2	Fighting	539	High Scores	Region: JP for blood and original character voices.
Riding Hero	Racing	42	Race progress	Region: Neutral. Features a unique RPG-like story mode.
Robo Army	Beat 'em up	46	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. Gritty cyborg brawler.
Samurai Shodown	Fighting	106	High Scores	Region: JP Mandatory. US version removes all red blood.
Samurai Shodown II	Fighting	202	High Scores	Region: JP Mandatory. Fatalities/blood removed in US.
Samurai Shodown III	Fighting	290	High Scores	Region: JP version for blood and finishes.
Samurai Shodown IV	Fighting	378	High Scores	Region: JP Preferred. Suicide move is uncensored.
Samurai Shodown V Special	Fighting	708	High Scores	Region: JP Mandatory (Fixed). US version lacks fatalities.
Savage Reign	Fighting	178	High Scores	Region: JP version for original wrestler names.
Sengoku	Beat 'em up	55	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. Original transform mechanic.
Sengoku 2	Beat 'em up	74	Stage reached	Region: JP Mandatory. US/Euro versions remove blood.
Sengoku 3	Beat 'em up	362	High Scores	Region: JP for original voices. Peak of the genre.
Shock Troopers	Run & Gun	346	High Scores	Region: JP Recommended for blood and animations.
Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad	Run & Gun	474	High Scores	Region: JP version for blood. Includes vehicle sections.
Soccer Brawl	Sports	46	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Robotic cyber-soccer.
Spinmaster	Action	106	Stage reached	Region: JP for blood. Fast-paced platform action.
Stake Winner	Racing	94	No	Region: Neutral. Top-down horse racing arcade game.
Stake Winner 2	Racing	170	No	Region: Neutral. More characters and tracks.
Street Hoop (Street Slam)	Sports	46	High Scores	Region: JP/US Only. EU version is 50Hz and sluggish.
Strikers 1945 Plus	Shoot 'em up	346	No	Region: Neutral. Vertical shooter from Psikyo.
Super Dodge Ball	Sports	162	High Scores	Region: JP for better balancing and original names.
Super Sidekicks 2	Sports	106	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Greatly improved graphics and gameplay.
Super Sidekicks 3	Sports	154	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Adds the "Region Selection" map.
SVC Chaos: SNK vs Capcom	Fighting	708	High Scores	Region: Neutral. Massive crossover dream match.
Tecmo World Soccer '96	Sports	106	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Fast soccer with special shots.
The Irritating Maze	Puzzle	94	No	Region: Neutral. Originally used a trackball controller.
The Last Blade	Fighting	474	High Scores	Region: JP Mandatory. Blood setting is removed in US.
The Last Blade 2	Fighting	554	High Scores	Region: JP Mandatory. Finishing moves are censored elsewhere.
The Super Spy	Action/FPS	55	Stage reached	Region: JP version for red blood. Unique perspective.
Thrash Rally	Racing	46	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Top-down rally racing.
Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy	Action/Platform	110	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. High-quality 2-plane platformer.
Top Player's Golf	Sports	46	High Scores	Region: US for better menu navigation. Early title.
Twinkle Star Sprites	Puzzle/Shmup	146	High Scores	Region: JP for full intro and anime sequences.
Ultimate 11 (SSK4)	Sports	226	Tournament	Region: Neutral. Peak of the Super Sidekicks series.
V-Liner	Gambling	38	No	Region: Neutral. Slot machine/poker hybrid.
Viewpoint	Shoot 'em up	74	Stage reached	Region: Neutral. Challenging isometric perspective.
Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer	Fighting	178	High Scores	Region: JP for the full intro and uncensored art.
Waku Waku 7	Fighting	259	High Scores	Region: JP for uncensored art and better voices.
Windjammers	Sports	94	Tournament	Region: JP preferred (Flying Power Disc) for energetic voices.
World Heroes	Fighting	82	High Scores	Region: JP for red blood and uncensored stages.
World Heroes 2	Fighting	146	High Scores	Region: JP for red blood. Introduced counter-throws.
World Heroes Perfect	Fighting	226	High Scores	Region: JP for blood and original voice acting.
Zed Blade	Shoot 'em up	106	No	Region: Neutral. High-speed horizontal shooter.
Zupapa!	Puzzle/Action	46	No	Region: Neutral. Late-era platform-puzzle classic.

Nintendo Super Famicom / SNES

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:09:55 +0000

This is my Super Famicom games selection. Most of the time, I prefer Japanese version for both 60 Hz and non censored content.

Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells whether the game provides with any saving mecanism
Exp : tells if the game cartridge has a supplementary hardware inside
Nb Player: indicates the number of simultaneous players
Region : tells on which region the game has been published

Last edited on : 24.02.2026

Nintendo Game Cube

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:09:57 +0000

Despite its powerful hardware and solid form factor, the GameCube was completely overshadowed by the PlayStation 2. Nevertheless, like all Nintendo platforms, the console still has excellent exclusive games. For this system, I mainly focus on titles that were not released on other consoles or remastered for the Wii, Wii U, or Switch.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Nintendo DS

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:40 +0000

Like the 3DS, games on this console are best played on the original hardware, notably because of its vertically stacked dual screens. Even the 3DS is not optimal, as the upper screen cannot provide a pixel-perfect image at the DS’s native resolution, making the games appear slightly blurry. The following list contains my personal selection.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Atari 2600

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:37:28 +0000

The Atari 2600 has a huge library of games where the best sits alongside the worst. The following list contains my own selection.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Controller : tells which controller is required to play the game

Game list - Atari 2600
Name	Type	Controller	Comments
Asteroids	Shoot 'em up	Joystick	Iconic arcade port. Features selectable game variations for different speeds.
Astroblast	Shoot 'em up	Joystick/Paddles	Compatible with both. Paddles offer much higher precision for this fast-paced shooter.
Battlezone	First-Person	Joystick	Uses 2D sprites to simulate a 3D tank combat environment.
Bentley Bear's Quest	Platformer	Joystick	Sequel to Crystal Castles. Features large sprites and actual level endings.
Berzerk	Arcade	Joystick	Fight robots in a maze. Don't let "Evil Otto" catch you!
Bumper Bash	Pinball	Paddles	A rare and unique pinball sim. The paddle knob allows for very precise control over the flippers, making it feel more mechanical than joystick versions.
Canyon Bomber	Action / Timing	Paddles	A game of skill and timing where you drop bombs into a canyon. The paddle allows you to fine-tune your dropping rhythm with great accuracy.
Champ Games Ports	Arcade	Joystick	High-end ports (Galaga, etc.) that achieve pixel-perfection on the 2600.
Circus Atari	Arcade	Paddles	You control a seesaw to bounce clowns into the air to pop balloons. Features great physics and a very fun 2-player alternating mode.
Circus Convoy	Adventure	Joystick	Modern masterpiece from Audacity Games. High-fidelity visuals and deep gameplay.
Cosmic Ark	Action / Shooter	Joystick	Sequel to Atlantis. Features impressive starfield effects for the hardware.
Donkey Kong	Platformer	Joystick	Early Nintendo port. Despite simple graphics, it captures the core "climb" gameplay.
Draconian	Shoot 'em up	Joystick	Port of Bosconian. Features multi-directional scrolling and voice synthesis.
Eggomania	Arcade / Reflex	Paddles	A fast-paced "catch" game similar to Kaboom! but with more detailed graphics. You must catch eggs dropped by a frantic hen.
Encounter at L-5	Shoot 'em up	Paddles	A slide-and-shoot game where your ship’s movement is mapped 1:1 to the paddle, allowing for lightning-fast dodging of alien fire.
Enduro	Racing	Joystick	Features day/night cycles and weather effects like snow and fog.
Frogger	Arcade	Joystick	Very faithful port with the music intact. Great color palette.
Galaxian	Shoot 'em up	Joystick	A very colorful and smooth port that handles multiple moving sprites well.
H.E.R.O	Action	Joystick	High technical feat; rescue miners using a jetpack and dynamite.
Halo 2600	Action / Adventure	Joystick	Created by Ed Fries. Successfully demakes Halo into 64 screens of action.
Joust	Action	Joystick	Excellent port of the arcade classic. Physics feel surprisingly close to the original.
Jungle Hunt	Action / Adventure	Joystick	Port of the Taito arcade game. Features multiple stages (vines, crocodiles, boulders).
Junior Pac-Man	Arcade	Joystick	Shows what the Atari can do with scrolling and large, colorful sprites.
Kaboom!	Reflex	Paddles	Catch bombs dropped by the Mad Bomber. Impossible to play without Paddles.
Kangaroo	Platformer	Joystick	Atari's answer to Donkey Kong. Includes the ability to punch monkeys.
Keystone Kapers	Action	Joystick	Chase a robber through a multi-story department store. Very fast-paced.
Medieval Mayhem	Combat / Party	Paddles	A homebrew remake of Warlords with arcade-quality graphics and mechanics.
Missile Command	Strategy / Shooter	Joystick	Definitive home version. Defend your cities against nuclear ballistic missiles.
Moon Patrol	Racing / Shooter	Joystick	Features one of the first uses of parallax scrolling (background layers) on the 2600.
Ms. Pac-Man	Arcade	Joystick	The version that fixed the original Pac-Man's reputation. Much more accurate.
Night Driver	Racing	Paddles	A first-person night driving sim. Best played with Paddles for steering.
Pitfall!	Adventure	Joystick	The platforming standard for Atari 2600. Explore 255 jungle screens.
Pole Position	Racing	Joystick	A technical feat for the console, featuring pseudo-3D scaling of signs and cars.
Princess Rescue	Platformer	Joystick	A stunning demake of Super Mario Bros; a benchmark for modern 2600 coding.
Q*bert	Puzzle	Joystick	Late Atari release. Solid port that requires a "diagonal" hold of the joystick.
Realsports TENNIS	Sports	Joystick	Much better than the early Atari 'Tennis' with actual net physics and character movement.
River Raid	Shoot 'em up	Joystick	Perfect balance of fuel management and shooting. An Activision classic.
Sentinel	Shooter	Paddles	A late-release technical showcase. You defend a planet-sized orb. The paddle provides the necessary speed to intercept incoming projectiles.
Smurf: Rescue	Platformer	Joystick	Known for its surprisingly high-quality graphics and large colorful sprites.
Solaris	Space Sim	Joystick	Stunning graphics; a complex spiritual successor to Star Raiders.
Space Invaders	Shoot 'em up	Joystick	A classic with 112 variations. Supports 2-player co-op or versus modes.
Space Rocks	Arcade	Joystick	The definitive version of Asteroids. Supports the DPC+ chip for extra polish.
Stay Frosty 2	Platformer	Joystick	Massive winter-themed game. Graphics look closer to a NES than an Atari.
Street Racer	Racing / Arcade	Paddles	A collection of mini-games (Slalom, Dodging, Racing). It is one of the few games that supports 4 players simultaneously (with 2 sets of paddles).
Super Breakout	Arcade / Puzzle	Paddles	The definitive version of the brick-breaker classic. Features "Cavity" and "Progressive" modes that are only playable with the speed of a paddle.
Super Cobra	Shoot 'em up	Joystick	Konami port. Similar to Scramble; requires tight navigation through cave systems.
Tac-Scan	Shoot 'em up	Paddles	Sega port. A vector-style shooter where you control a formation of ships.
Warlords	Combat / Party	Paddles	The ultimate 4-player party game. Protect your corner of the castle.
Yar's Revenge	Shoot 'em up	Joystick	Howard Scott Warshaw's masterpiece. The "neutral zone" is a unique mechanic.

Commodore 64

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:14:43 +0000

I’m pretty ignorant regarding the Commodore 64 game library. However I’m mainly focused on classical titles notoriously known to be better en the C64 than on its contemporaries as well as some homebrews. The following list contains my own selection.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Support : tells on which support the game has been released
Format : tells which is the prefered format to use with modern hardware
Save: tells whether the game proposes any save mecanism
Memory: tells if the game use only the stock 64k of memory or if any additional memory is needed

Game list - Commodore 64
Name	Type	Support	Format	Save	Memory	Comments
Armalyte	Shoot 'em up	Disk/Tape	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. The loader menu for Armalyte on Tapecart is iconic.
Boulder Dash	Puzzle	Disk/Tape	.PRG	No	64K	Simple single-file game.
Bubble Bobble	Platformer	Disk/Tape	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. Excellent TCRT versions exist that load the whole game at once.
Canabalt	Runner	Cartridge	.CRT	High Score	64K / REU	Designed as a cartridge game. Runs perfectly as a .CRT on KFF2.
Creatures II	Platformer	Disk/Tape	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. Many TCRT versions feature fixed interlace graphics for modern screens.
Delta	Shoot 'em up	Disk/Tape	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. Custom TCRT loaders often feature the extended Rob Hubbard tracks.
Drastic	Shoot 'em up	Disk	.D64	No	REU Req.	Modern homebrew. Needs the .D64 image and REU enabled on your KFF2.
Galencia	Shoot 'em up	Disk/Cart	.CRT	High Score	64K	KFF2 preferred. The official CRT version supports saving scores to the SD card.
Ghostbusters	Action	Disk/Tape	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. The TCRT version is great for handling the speech synthesis data.
Impossible Mission	Platformer	Disk/Tape	.PRG	No	64K	The game is small enough that a single .PRG file on either device is perfect.
Infeztation	Strategy	Disk	.D64	No	64K	Unique modern title. The disk format is standard for this release.
It's Magic 2	Platformer	Disk/Cart	.CRT	Yes	64K	KFF2 preferred. The EasyFlash (.CRT) version handles the save states smoothly.
Limbo	Adventure	Disk	.D64	Yes	REU Req.	KFF2 Mandatory. Requires the REU and frequent data streaming from the disk image.
Lode Runner	Puzzle	Disk/Tape	.D64	Level Ed.	64K	Use .D64 on KFF2 if you want to save your custom levels back to the image.
Luma	Puzzle	Disk/Cart	.CRT	Yes	REU Req.	KFF2 preferred. Use the CRT version to manage the REU data and game saves efficiently.
Mayhem in Monster.	Platformer	Disk/Tape	.PRG	No	64K	A single-file high-quality crack (.PRG) is the fastest way to play this.
Microprose Soccer	Sports	Disk/Tape	.PRG	No	64K	A clean .PRG file is perfect here. Best soccer game on the system.
Montezuma's Gold	Adventure	Disk/Cart	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. Great for quick sessions with the dedicated TCRT loader.
Multisperix	Puzzle	Disk	.D64	No	64K	Modern polish. Runs well from an emulated disk image on KFF2.
Nebulus	Platformer	Disk/Tape	.PRG	No	64K	Fast-loading .PRG on KFF2 is ideal for this technical masterpiece.
Nixy & Seeds of Doom	Platformer	Disk/Cart	.CRT	Yes	64K	KFF2 preferred. The CRT version is more robust for saving your quest progress.
Paradroid	Strategy	Disk/Tape	.PRG	No	64K	Single file .PRG is the best way to avoid unnecessary loading.
Project Firestart	Horror	Disk	.D64	Yes	64K	KFF2 Mandatory. Heavily dependent on disk access for cinematic scenes and saves.
Sam's Journey	Adventure	Disk/Cart	.CRT	Yes	64K	KFF2 Mandatory. Use the EasyFlash (.CRT) version for instant area transitions and stable saves.
SNK vs Capcom	Fighting	Disk/Cart	.CRT	No	64K	KFF2 preferred. Large amounts of sprite data load faster via CRT.
Sonic the Hedgehog	Platformer	Cartridge	.CRT	No	REU Req.	KFF2 only. An incredible 2021 port. Requires REU to handle the speed.
Soul Force	Shoot 'em up	Disk/Cart	.CRT	High Score	64K	KFF2 preferred. Modern CRT version loads instantly and saves scores to flash.
Super Bread Box	Arcade	Disk/Cart	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. The TCRT version has a great custom loading menu.
Super Mario Bros.	Platformer	Cartridge	.CRT	No	64K	KFF2 only. This must be run as a .CRT to emulate the special bank-switching used.
The Last Ninja	Adventure	Disk/Tape	.D64	No	64K	KFF2 preferred. Multi-load game; the D64 version is the most stable for 60Hz/50Hz compatibility.
The Last Ninja 2	Isometric	Disk/Tape	.D64	No	64K	KFF2 preferred. Multi-load game; the D64 version is more reliable for stage transitions.
Wavy Navy	Shoot 'em up	Disk/Tape	.PRG	No	64K	Single file load. A classic "Galaxian" style shooter with unique wave physics.
Winter Games	Sports	Disk/Tape	.D64	No	64K / REU	KFF2 + REU. Use the .D64 version with an REU to avoid disk swapping entirely.
Wizball	Action	Disk/Tape	.TCRT	No	64K	TapeCart recommended. The "Tapecart" releases of Wizball often feature the best SID music loaders.

Nintendo Switch

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:33:25 +0000

The Switch is not yet a retro console, but I mainly use it to play “retro style” games in addition to some exclusive titles to system. The following list contains my own selection. When needed, I explained why the Switch version may be more interesting than other versions.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 25.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Amiga AGA

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:12:33 +0000

Amiga is still my favourite micro-computer plateform. The “next gen” aka AGA machines, was not as technologicaly advanced as the OCS / ECS machines regarding its contemporary computers. Still, there is a lot of Amiga games dedicated to the AGA chipset (A1200 / A4000) that are worth playing.

This is my personal games selection of Amiga AGA games excluding CD 32 ones onyl if the CD32 version brings some additional content and/or feature. This page may be updated from time to time.

PC Engine

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:58:30 +0000

Together with the Neo Geo, this was probably one of the most dreamed plateform for non japaneses children of the late 80’ and early 90’. Like on the NES, a lot of games are pretty hard.

This is my personal games selection for the PC Engine, including CD-Rom based ones. This page may be updated from time to time.

Meaning of the columns :

Support : indicates on which support the game has been released
Save: tells whether the game makes use of the embeded storage for saving on CD-Rom units, Duo and Duo RX
EN Patch: tells whether a english patch exists, mostly usefull for adventure games and RPG

Last edited on : 06.02.2026

Playstation 4

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:18:43 +0000

The playstation 4 has a lot to offer. With the Pro version and the PSVR system, this plateform gives you both Playstation exclusive games, neo-retro titles, VR and all this with true physical media (no internet required to play). Not to mention GoldHen which allows for some enhancement patches ! This is my personal games selection, in which I try to avoid games available on PC unless they are “neo-retro” style and a lot cheaper on PS4 with physical support.

Playstation 2

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:04:12 +0000

This is my personal games selection for the Playstation 2. This page may be updated from time to time.

Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells memory card space needed for saving

Last edited on : 08.02.2026

Game list - Playstation 2
Name	Type	Save	Comments
Burnout 2	Racing	~100 Ko	Point of Impact" introduced the famous Crash mode.
Castlevania	Action	~300 Ko	Usually refers to "Lament of Innocence", the first 3D entry on PS2.
Chaos Legion	Action / Hack 'n Slash	~150 Ko	Capcom's gothic action game with a "legion" summoning system.
Crash Bandicoot	Platformer	~250 Ko	Usually "The Wrath of Cortex", the first non-Naughty Dog entry.
Devil May Cry	Action / Hack 'n Slash	~70 Ko	Originally started as a Resident Evil 4 prototype.
Devil May Cry 3	Action / Hack 'n Slash	~110 Ko	The "Dante's Awakening" edition is much more balanced.
Dino Stalker	Light Gun	~90 Ko	Part of the Gun Survivor series; set in the Dino Crisis universe.
Dragon Ball Z	Fighting	~300 Ko	Budokai series; the 3rd one is widely considered the best.
Dynamite Deka	Beat 'em up	~100 Ko	Sega Ages 2500 version; also known as Die Hard Arcade.
Genji: Dawn of the Samurai	Action	~150 Ko	Visual treat with a focus on counter-attacks (Amahagane).
God Hand	Beat 'em up	~150 Ko	Cult classic by Clover Studio; extremely deep combat system.
God of War	Action / Adventure	~450 Ko	Pushed the PS2 to its technical limits with massive scale.
God of War 2	Action / Adventure	~500 Ko	One of the best-looking games on the system. Supports 480p.
Ico	Puzzle / Adventure	~120 Ko	A minimalist masterpiece known for its unique atmosphere.
Jak and Daxter 2	Platformer / Action	~200 Ko	Shifted the series toward a darker, GTA-style open world.
Klonoa 2	Platformer	~110 Ko	Lunatea's Veil" is a gorgeous 2.5D platformer.
Maximo	Platformer / Action	~180 Ko	A spiritual successor to Ghosts 'n Goblins with high difficulty.
Neo Contra	Run 'n Gun	~80 Ko	Top-down perspective; extremely frantic and over-the-top.
Ninja Assault	Light Gun	~60 Ko	Namco light gun game with a feudal Japanese setting.
OutRun 2	Racing	~200 Ko	Japanese version is preferable for uncensored experience.
Ratchet and Clank	Platformer / Shooter	~400 Ko	Known for its creative weaponry and technical polish.
RE Survivor 2: Code Veronica	Light Gun	~100 Ko	A rail-shooter retelling of Code: Veronica.
Rez	Music / Shooter	~60 Ko	An audiovisual journey; supports the "Trance Vibrator" peripheral.
Ridge Racer 5	Racing	~180 Ko	A launch title with a very clean, high-frame-rate look.
Rygar	Action / Adventure	~120 Ko	Remake of the NES/Arcade classic with the Diskarmor weapon.
Saint Seiya: The Sanctuary	Fighting	~200 Ko	First 3D Saint Seiya game; focuses on the 12 Houses arc.
Sega Rally 2006	Racing	~150 Ko	Japan exclusive; includes the original 1995 arcade game on a bonus disc.
Shienryu	Shoot 'em up	~70 Ko	Included in the Steel Dragon EX compilation; vertical shmup.
Silpheed	Shoot 'em up	~70 Ko	The Lost Planet"; features spectacular pre-rendered backgrounds.
Sly Cooper	Platformer / Stealth	~160 Ko	Features beautiful cel-shaded graphics and tight gameplay.
Smash Court Tennis Pro 2	Sports	~250 Ko	Features guest characters from Tekken and SoulCalibur.
Spyro: A Hero's Tail	Platformer	~150 Ko	The first Spyro to offer a more open world on PS2.
Time Crisis 3	Light Gun	~70 Ko	Introduces weapon switching (handgun, machine gun, shotgun).
Time Crisis: Crisis Zone	Light Gun	~60 Ko	Arcade port; features fully destructible environments.
Vampire Night	Light Gun	~60 Ko	Gothic-themed shooter developed by Wow Entertainment.
Viewtiful Joe	Action / Beat 'em up	~120 Ko	Cel-shaded style with time-manipulation (VFX) powers.
Viewtiful Joe 2	Action / Beat 'go up	~130 Ko	Adds Sylvia as a playable character and new VFX powers.
Virtua Racing FlatOut	Racing	~100 Ko	Part of the Sega Ages 2500 series; faithful to the arcade.

Sega Master System

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:58:04 +0000

The Sega Master System (Mark III) has a lot to offer and a more advanced hardware than the NES, not to mention FM sound. Too bad that this FM module was only in Mark III and that the original gamepad has no real d-pad. For this plateform, I’m mainly focused on exclusive titles including 3D glasses games.

This page may be updated from time to time.

Sega Dreamcast

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:44:07 +0000

The Dreamcast is probably the reason why I’m not a big fan of PS2 games :). It clearly has short arcade style (or arcade port) games. The Dreamcast is one of the console I love to turn on for immediate fun.

This is my personal games selection for this plateform. This page may be updated from time to time.

Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells how many blocks are required for saving
VMU: tells if and how a VMU is used

Last edited on : 12.02.2026

Sega 32x

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:37:27 +0000

Despite its very short life, the Sega 32x has some cool games. This is my personal selection. This page may be updated from time to time.

Meaning of the columns :

CD : tells whether the game use CD-Rom, thus needs a SegaCD

Last edited on : 09.02.2026

Game list - Sega 32X
Name	Type	CD	Comments
After Burner Complete	Rail Shooter	No	An almost "Arcade Perfect" port thanks to the 32X's hardware scaling, far superior to the 16-bit versions.
Corpse Killer	FMV / Lightgun	Yes	Uses the 32X's 32,768 simultaneous colors to eliminate the heavy pixelation seen on the standard Sega CD.
Cyber Brawl	Fighting	No	(Japanese version of Cosmic Carnage) Notable for its impressive sprite-scaling effects during combat maneuvers.
Fahrenheit	FMV	Yes	Distributed as a key 32X CD bundle; the enhanced version provides much higher video bitrate and color depth.
Kolibri	Shoot 'em up	No	A unique masterpiece from the Ecco team; widely considered one of the most beautiful games on the system.
Metal Head	FPS / Mecha	No	A technical showpiece featuring fully texture-mapped 3D polygons, a rarity for consoles at the time.
Mortal Kombat 2	Fighting	No	A massive step up from the Genesis port with larger sprites, richer backgrounds, and arcade-accurate sound effects.
NBA Jam TE	Sports	No	Features scaled-up player sprites and significantly cleaner digitized speech and crowd noises.
Night Trap	FMV	Yes	Features full-screen video with vastly improved clarity compared to the grainy 64-color original Sega CD release.
Space Harrier	Rail Shooter	No	Delivers a flawless 60 FPS experience that captures the speed and smoothness of the original arcade cabinet.
Star Wars Arcade	Space Combat	No	Includes an exclusive "32X Mode" with additional levels and ships not found in the original arcade version.
Surgical Strike	FMV Shooter	Yes	Significantly upgrades the Sega CD version with a higher color palette, making the video much clearer.
Tempo	Platformer	No	(Note: Tempo Jr is the Game Gear title). Boasts incredibly vibrant colors and fluid, cartoon-like animations.
Virtua Racing Deluxe	Racing	No	The definitive 90s console version, adding 2 new tracks and 2 extra vehicles (Kart and Stock Car).

Old PC - late 80' / 90'

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:59:51 +0000

This is my personal games selection for “Old” PC Games. I’m mainly focused on late 80’, 90’ and early 2000 games. This cover games for 486 to K6-2 / Pentium 2 era. Throught there are some exceptions… This page may be updated from time to time.

Meaning of the columns :

Support : tells wether the game is floppy disk or CD-Rom based
CDDA: tells if the game provide in game audio CD music
Recommended config: tells what is/was the recommended PC configuration to enjoy the game
3Dfx: tells whether the game is opimized for 3Dfx cards and/or if a patch exists to make use of this hardware

Last edited on : 19.02.2026

Amiga CD32

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:10:07 +0000

The Amiga CD32 is basicaly an Amiga 1200 with a CDRom drive (it has a C2P hardware, but games that use it are better on other platforms). A lot of games are only direct ports from Amiga 500 or 1200 version with no addition. So I’m more focused on games for which the CD32 version brings something new and/or better that their floppy disk counter parts

Sega Game Gear

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:34:02 +0000

This is my personal games selection for the Sega Game Gear handheld console. This page may be updated from time to time.

Last edited on : 05.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Nb Players: tells how many simultaneous player the game support
SMS: tells whether game also exists on Master System
GG exclusive : tells if the game is exclusive to this console regarding other Sega machines

Game list - game gear
Name	Type	Nb Players	SMS	GG Exclusive	Comments
Adventures of Batman & Robin	Platformer	1	No	Yes	Features very impressive graphics and a dark atmosphere.
Aladdin	Platformer	1	No	Yes	Different from the SMS version; more similar to the Genesis layout.
Alien 3	Action	1	Yes	No	Features a mission-based structure with a strict time limit.
Alien Syndrome	Action	1	No	Yes	A overhead shooter; differs from the older SMS/Arcade versions.
Arena	Action, FPS	1	No	Yes	Isometric shooter; one of the few games to use the GG link cable.
Asterix and the Great Rescue	Action, Platformer	1	Yes	No	Known for its high difficulty and great visuals.
Astérix and the Secret Mission	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Classic platformer with a choice between Astérix and Obélix.
Ax Battler	Action / RPG	1	No	Yes	A Zelda II-style spin-off of the Golden Axe series.
Bram Stoker's Dracula	Action	1	Yes	No	Side-scrolling hack and slash based on the 1992 film.
Castle Of Illusion	Action, Adventure	1	Yes	No	Regarded as one of the best platformers on Sega's 8-bit hardware.
Chakan	Action, Platformer	1	No	Yes	Port of the Genesis game; notorious for its extreme difficulty.
Cheese Cat-Astrophe Starring Speedy Gonzales	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Developed by Cryo Interactive. The Game Gear version is a direct port of the Sega Master System (SMS) version, but with a zoomed-in camera that can make hazards difficult to see.
Choplifter III	Action, Shoot 'em up	1	No	Yes	A portable entry in the series, distinct from the SNES version.
Coca cola kid	Platformer	1	No	Yes	Japan exclusive. Translation hack available. Fast-paced action.
Columns	Puzzle	1-2	Yes	No	Sega's answer to Tetris; came bundled with many GG consoles.
Daffy Duck in Hollywood	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Shares the same levels and mechanics as the SMS version.
Deep Duck Trouble	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Sequel to Lucky Dime Caper; features incredible animation.
Devilish	Action	1	No	Yes	A mix of Arkanoid and a scrolling shooter.
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine	Puzzle	1-2	Yes	No	A Western reskin of the original Puyo Puyo.
F1	Racing	1-2	Yes	No	Features a surprisingly fast scaling engine for an 8-bit machine.
Factory Panic	Action	1	No	Yes	A puzzle-action game known as "Ganbare Gorby!" in Japan.
G-LOC Air Battle	Flight Sim, Shoot 'em up	1	Yes	No	Based on the After Burner successor; uses sprite scaling.
GG Aleste 3	Shoot 'em up	1	No	Yes	A modern masterpiece for the hardware, released in 2020.
Gunstar Heroes	Run 'n Gun	1	No	Yes	An incredible technical feat porting the Genesis classic to 8-bit.
Halley Wars	Action, Shoot 'em up	1	Yes	No	A vertical shooter where you must prevent Earth from being hit.
J.League GG Pro Striker '94	Sports	1-2	No	Yes	Japan-exclusive soccer game with smooth scrolling.
Jungle Book	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Port of the 8-bit version; famous for its detailed backgrounds.
Kishin Douji Zenki	Action / Platformer	1	No	Yes	Based on the anime; features high-quality sprite work.
Land Of Illusion	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Often cited as the pinnacle of 8-bit Disney platformers.
Legend of Illusion	Action, Platformer	1	Yes	No	The final entry in Mickey's "Illusion" series on 8-bit systems.
les Schtroumpfs	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Common in Europe (The Smurfs); high-quality Infogrames title.
Lucky Dime Caper	Action, Platformer	1	Yes	No	Donald Duck adventure with great weapon variety.
Magical Taruruuto-kun	Platformer	1	No	Yes	Developed by Game Freak (before they created Pokémon).
Mega man	Action / Platformer	1	No	Yes	Developed by Freestyle; features bosses from MM4 and MM5.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers	Action, Fighting	1-2	No	Yes	A fighting game rather than a side-scroller.
Ninja Gaiden	Action, Platformer	1	No	Yes	Completely different from the NES/Arcade versions.
Ottifants	Platformer	1	Yes	No	A Europe-only release based on a German cartoon.
Panzer Dragoon Mini	Shoot 'em up	1	No	Yes	An 8-bit take on the Saturn classic; uses a dragon without a rider.
Pengo	Action	1-2	No	Yes	Modernized version of the classic arcade block-pushing game.
Popils	Puzzle	1-2	No	Yes	A brilliant hidden gem puzzle game.
Power Strike II	Shoot 'em up	1	No	Yes	Different from the SMS game of the same name; a true GG exclusive.
Psychic World	Action, Platformer	1	Yes	No	Features a psychic booster system for various powers.
Puyo Puyo 2	Puzzle	1-2	No	Yes	Adds the "offsetting" mechanic not present in the first game.
Quest for the Shaven Yak	Action, Platformer	1	No	Yes	Based on Ren & Stimpy; features gross-out humor.
Ristar	Platformer	1	No	Yes	Not a port of the Genesis version, but a unique 8-bit reimagining.
Shinobi	Action, Platformer	1	No	Yes	Features a unique "ninja rescue" system with elemental magic.
Shinobi II: The Silent Fury	Action, Platformer	1	No	Yes	Expands on the first game with better level design and secrets.
Sonic & Tails	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Known as Sonic Chaos in the West.
Sonic Chaos	Platformer	1	Yes	No	The first 8-bit Sonic allowing you to play as Tails.
Sonic Drift 2	Racing	1-2	No	Yes	A vast improvement over the first drift game; features more tracks.
Sonic Labyrinth	Puzzle / Action	1	No	Yes	An isometric puzzle-action game focusing on the Spin Dash.
Sonic the Hedgehog	Platformer	1	Yes	No	First 8-bit Sonic; features different levels than the Genesis version.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Infamous for its high difficulty, especially the first boss.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble	Action, Platformer	1	No	Yes	Often considered the best Sonic game on the Game Gear.
Streets of Rage	Action, Fighting	1	Yes	No	Features the core gameplay but removes Adam as a character.
Streets of Rage II	Action, Beat 'em up	1	Yes	No	Excellent 8-bit adaptation of the Genesis masterpiece.
Super Monaco GP	Racing	1-2	Yes	No	Classic racing port; features a great "World Championship" mode.
Super Off Road	Racing	1-2	Yes	No	Top-down truck racing; best played in multiplayer.
Sylvan Tale	Action / Adventure	1	No	Yes	Often compared to Zelda; features a transformation system.
Tails Adventures	Action, Adventure	1	No	Yes	Metroid-style exploration focusing on gadgets and bombs.
Tempo Jr.	Platformer	1	No	Yes	A handheld spin-off of the Sega 32X game "Tempo".
Tom And Jerry: The Movie	Action, Platformer	1	Yes	No	A standard licensed platformer with colorful graphics.
Wizard Pinball	Action	1	No	Yes	Also known as "Pinball Defense" in some regions.
Wonder Boy	Platformer	1	Yes	No	Port of the original arcade game; very challenging.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap	Adventure	1	Yes	No	A direct port of the SMS classic; one of the best 8-bit RPGs.

Atari Lynx

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:09:34 +0000

It’s a more than well known fact : the Atari Lynx has not been a successful console. Most of the time, games offer either a “microcomputer like” gameplay or are just arcade ports, when the Game Boy is proposing more original games, with solid game play and conceptually done for on the go sessions. Nevertheless, I think that the Atari Lynx has some games that deserve attention. Another fun fact is that the console can easily be overclocked !

Game Boy Advance

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:56:38 +0000

This is my personal games selection for Game Boy Advance. I’m mainly focused on exclusive games or SNES Ports that I either like to play on the go or has some additional features.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 05.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells whether game has any mecanism to restart where you left it
Nb Players: tells how many simultaneous player the game support
SNES Port: tells whether the game is a port from a Snes game.

Game list - GBA
Name	Type	Save	Nb Players	SNES Port	Comments
Advance Guardian Heroes	Beat 'em up	Yes	1-2	No	A sequel to the Sega Saturn classic.
Astro Boy - Omega Factor	Action	Yes	1	No	Developed by Treasure; widely considered a masterpiece.
Banjo Kazooie Grunty's Revenge	Platformer	Yes	1	No	Set between the first game and Banjo-Tooie.
Bomberman Tournament	Action / RPG	Yes	1-4	No	Features an adventure mode inspired by Zelda.
Bubble Bobble - Old & New	Arcade / Puzzle	Yes	1-2	No	Includes the original arcade version and a modernized remake.
Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow	Action / Adventure	Yes	1	No	Third GBA entry; introduces the Soul stealing system.
Castlevania - Circle of the Moon	Action / Adventure	Yes	1	No	Launch title; uses a darker color palette and the DSS system.
Castlevania - Harmony of Dissonance	Action / Adventure	Yes	1	No	Features a much brighter art style to address visibility issues.
ChuChu Rocket!	Puzzle	Yes	1-4	No	Port of the Dreamcast game. Features 2,500 puzzles.
Comix Zone	Beat 'em up	No	1	No	Port of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version.
Contra Advance	Run 'n Gun	No	1-2	Yes	Port of Contra III (SNES) but with the overhead stages removed.
Disney's Lilo & Stitch 2	Action	Yes	1	No	A solid side-scrolling shooter similar to Metal Slug.
Double Dragon Advance	Beat 'em up	No	1-2	No	A remake/reimagining of the arcade original.
Dr. Mario & Puzzle League	Puzzle	Yes	1-2	No	Two puzzle classics on one cartridge.
Dragonball Advanced Adventure	Action	Yes	1-2	No	Covers the original Dragon Ball story (Goku as a child).
DragonBall Z - Supersonic Warriors	Fighting	Yes	1-2	No	Fast-paced 2D aerial fighting mechanics.
Drill Dozer	Platformer	Yes	1	No	Features a built-in rumble motor inside the cartridge.
Elevator Action - Old & New	Action	Yes	1-2	No	Modern remake of the arcade classic with new mechanics.
F-Zero - Maximum Velocity	Racing	Yes	1-4	No	Spiritual successor to the SNES original, set years later.
F-Zero GP Legend	Racing	Yes	1-4	No	Based on the anime series; features a story mode.
Gekido Advance - Kintaro's Revenge	Beat 'em up	Password	1	No	Excellent pixel art and animations for a GBA brawler.
Gradius Advance	Shoot 'em up	No	1	No	Known as Gradius Galaxies; an original entry in the series.
Gunstar Future Heroes	Action	Yes	1	No	Sequel to the Sega Genesis classic Gunstar Heroes.
Iridion II	Shoot 'em up	Yes	1	No	Vast improvement over the first Iridion; great OST.
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror	Platformer	Yes	1-4	No	Non-linear "Metroidvania" style exploration.
Klonoa - Empire of Dreams	Platformer	Yes	1	No	Puzzle-platformer that captures the charm of the PS1 version.
Konami Krazy Racers	Racing	Yes	1-4	No	Kart racer featuring various Konami mascots (Gray Fox, Goemon).
Kuru Kuru Kururin	Puzzle	Yes	1-4	No	You control a rotating stick moving through narrow paths.
Lady Sia	Platformer	Password	1	No	Features large sprites and a distinct European art style.
Lilo & Stitch	Action, Platformer	Yes	1	No	Excellent run 'n gun gameplay with high-quality animation.
Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga	Adventure, RPG	Yes	1	No	The first entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series.
Mario Kart - Super Circuit	Racing	Yes	1-4	No	Features all the tracks from the SNES version as unlockables.
Mario Power Tennis	Sports	Yes	1-4	No	GBA exclusive with a dedicated story/academy mode.
Mario Tennis - Power Tour	Sports	Yes	1-4	No	Includes a deep RPG mode similar to the GBC version.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong	Puzzle, Platformer	Yes	1	No	Spiritual successor to Donkey Kong '94 on Game Boy.
Metal Slug Advance	Run 'n Gun	Yes	1	No	Original entry with a health bar and card collection system.
Metroid Fusion	Action, Adventure	Yes	1	No	Chronologically the 4th Metroid; introduces the SA-X.
Motocross Maniacs Advance	Racing	Yes	1-4	No	Fast-paced 2D motorcycle platform-racing.
Mr. Driller 2	Puzzle	No	1-2	No	Direct port of the arcade sequel.
Ninja Five-0	Action	Yes	1	No	Known as Ninja Cop in Europe; highly sought after by collectors.
Planet of the Apes	Platformer	Password	1	No	Based on the 2001 movie; developed by Torus Games.
Pocky & Rocky with Becky	Action	Password	1	No	The third game in the Kiki Kaikai series.
Pokemon Pinball - Ruby & Sapphire	Pinball	Yes	1	No	Features an optional rumble mode using the GameBoy Player.
Puyo Pop	Puzzle	Yes	1-4	No	Classic Puyo Puyo gameplay; localized by THQ.
R-Type III	Shoot 'em up	No	1	Yes	Port of the SNES original; often criticized for technical issues.
Racing Gears Advance	Racing	Yes	1-4	No	Isometric racer reminiscent of RC Pro-Am with weapons.
Rayman 3	Platformer	Yes	1-4	No	2D side-scrolling version of the 3D console title.
Sonic Battle	Fighting	Yes	1-4	No	Unique 3D arena fighting game with customizable moves.
Street Fighter Alpha 3	Fighting	Yes	1-2	No	Known as "Upper"; features a massive character roster.
Super Dodge Ball Advance	Sports	Yes	1-2	No	Developed by Million, the successors to Technos.
Super Donkey Kong	Platformer	Yes	1-2	Yes	Port of Donkey Kong Country; features extra mini-games.
Super Donkey Kong 2	Platformer	Yes	1-2	Yes	Port of DKC2; music is slightly lower quality than SNES.
Super Donkey Kong 3	Platformer	Yes	1-2	Yes	Port of DKC3; includes an entirely new soundtrack.
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts	Platformer	Yes	1	Yes	Includes an "Arrange Mode" with levels from other entries.
Super Mario Advance	Platformer	Yes	1-4	Yes	Port of Super Mario Bros 2 (USA). Includes Mario Bros arcade.
Super Mario Advance 2	Platformer	Yes	1-2	Yes	Port of Super Mario World. Luigi is now a separate character.
Super Mario Advance 4	Platformer	Yes	1	Yes	Port of Super Mario Bros 3. Supports e-Reader content.
Super Puzzle Fighter II	Puzzle	Yes	1-2	No	Port of the arcade/PS1 puzzle classic.
The Legend Of Zelda - A link to the past	Action / RPG	Yes	1-4	Yes	Includes the multiplayer "Four Swords" adventure.
The Legend of Zelda - The Minish Cap	Action / RPG	Yes	1	No	Developed by Capcom (Flagship); features shrinking mechanics.
TMNT	Beat 'em up	Yes	1-2	No	Based on the 2007 CGI movie; solid brawler by Ubisoft.
Virtua Tennis	Sports	Yes	1-4	No	Port of the Sega arcade/Dreamcast hit.
Wario Land 4	Platformer	Yes	1	No	Features an incredible soundtrack and time-pressure exits.
WarioWare: Twisted!	Action, Puzzle	Yes	1	No	Features a built-in gyro sensor and rumble motor.
Yoshi's Island	Platformer	Yes	1	Yes	Port of the SNES classic; includes 6 new secret levels.
Yoshi's Universal Gravitation	Platformer	Yes	1	No	Uses a built-in tilt sensor to manipulate the environment.

Game Boy Color

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:46:11 +0000

One could think that the Game Boy Color short life span makes the plateform forgettable. In reality, this console received a lot of good games being ports or exclusive ones. Here is my games selection for this console.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 15.04.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells whether game has any mecanism to restart where you left it
GB Compat : tells if whether the game is compatible with boy the original and color Game Boy
Nb Players: tells how many simultaneous player the game support

Game list - GBC
Name	Type	Save	GB compat.	Nb Players	Comments
Action Man	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Based on the toy line; generic but competent platformer.
Alice in Wonderland	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Developed by Digital Eclipse; surprisingly high production values.
Aliens Thanatos Encounter	Action, FPS	Password	No	1	Top-down shooter with great atmospheric lighting.
Armorines Project S.W.A.R.M.	Action, FPS	Password	No	1	Based on the Valiant comic; similar to Turok.
Astérix Sur La Trace d'Idéfix	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Features large sprites and decent animation.
Baby Felix Halloween	Platformer	Password	No	1	A simple platformer based on the Felix the Cat spin-off.
Batman Of The Future	Action, Beat 'em up	Password	No	1	Known as Batman Beyond in the US. Side-scrolling brawler.
Batman: Chaos in Gotham	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Based on the New Batman Adventures art style.
Blade	Action, Beat 'em up	Password	No	1	A mix of 2D combat and 3D-style first-person shooting.
Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny	Platformer	Password	No	1	Features a character-switching mechanic.
Bugs Bunny in Crazy Castle 4	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	The last entry in the series for GBC; Japan-only release.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command	Action	Password	No	1	Features platforming and vehicular combat levels.
Castlvania adventure	Action / Platformer	No	Yes	1	Unofficial color hack; also fixes the slow movement speed.
Championship Motocross 2001	Racing	Yes	Yes	1-2	Solid motocross physics for a handheld.
Colin McRae Rally	Racing	Yes	No	1	Impressive pseudo-3D engine for the GBC hardware.
Crazy Bikers	Racing	Password	No	2	Color Exclusive. Unlike the classic GB version, this edition features enhanced color palettes, a track editor, and a "ghost" mode to race against your best times.
Daikatana	RPG	Yes	No	1-2	Widely considered much better than the PC/N64 versions.
Donald Duck: Quack Attack?!	Platformer	Password	No	1	Known as Goin' Quackers in the US.
Donkey Kong 2001	Adventure / Platformer	Yes	No	1-2	Japanese name for Donkey Kong Country GBC.
Donkey Kong GB	Adventure, Platformer	Yes	No	1	Japanese name for Donkey Kong Country GBC.
Dracula: Crazy Vampire	Action	Password	No	1	Top-down exploration/action game.
Dragon Dance	Puzzle	Password	Yes	1-2	A unique take on the Breakout/Arkanoid formula.
Driver	Action, Sandbox	Password	No	1	Impressive top-down "GTA-style" open world.
Dropzone	Action	Password	Yes	1	A port of the classic 8-bit Archer Maclean shooter.
Elevator Action	Action, Platformer	Password	Yes	1	Updated version of the classic spy infiltration game.
F-1 World Grand Prix	Racing	Yes	Yes	1-2	Realistic F1 sim with seasonal data.
Gift	Action, Puzzle	Password	No	1	A quirky puzzle-platformer with a focus on lighting.
Gold and Glory: El Dorado	Platformer	Password	No	1	Based on the Disney film; visually vibrant.
Hands of Time	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Sci-fi adventure with time-travel mechanics.
Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver	Racing	No	No	1	Focuses on performing stunts and high speed.
Ikari no yousai 2	Action	Password	Yes	1-2	Also known as Fortified Zone 2. English patch available.
Inspector Gadget: Madkactus	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Use various Gadget items to progress through levels.
International Karate 2000	Fighting	No	Yes	1-2	Handheld version of the classic IK+ fighter.
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000	Racing	Password	Yes	1-2	Standard 2D motocross racer.
Korokoro Kirby	Action, Puzzle	Yes	No	1	Known as Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble; features a built-in tilt sensor.
Le Mans 24 Hours	Racing	Yes	Yes	1-2	Impressive endurance racing simulator.
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages	Action, RPG	Yes	No	1	Focuses on puzzle-solving and time travel.
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons	Action, RPG	Yes	No	1	Focuses on action and seasonal manipulation.
Looney Tunes	Platformer	Password	Yes	1	Simple platforming featuring various Looney Tunes characters.
Looney Tunes Collector	Action, Adventure	Yes	No	1-2	A Pokémon-style game where you collect characters.
Los Caballeros Del Zodiaca	Action	Password	No	1	Saint Seiya licensed game released in Spanish/French.
Lucky Luke: Desperado Train	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Colorful platforming with Western themes.
Magical Chase	Shoot 'em up	Password	No	1	A very rare and high-quality scrolling shooter.
Magical Drop	Puzzle	No	Yes	1-2	Port of the Data East arcade cult classic.
Mario Tennis	Sports / RPG	Yes	No	2	Color Exclusive. Includes a deep RPG Story Mode. Can link with the N64 version to transfer characters via Transfer Pak.
Merlin	Action	Password	No	1	Sidescrolling platformer based on the wizard.
Micro Maniacs	Racing	Yes	No	1-2	Spin-off of Micro Machines with human characters.
Mission: Impossible	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Infiltration game with various gadgets and disguises.
Mr. Driller	Action, Puzzle	No	No	1	Port of the addictive Namco digging puzzle game.
Mr. Nutz	Platformer	Password	Yes	1	Port of the 16-bit platformer starring a squirrel.
NYR: New York Race	Racing	Password	No	1	Based on the movie The Fifth Element.
OutRun	Racing	No	No	1	Unofficial homebrew port of the Sega arcade classic.
Papyrus	Platformer	Password	No	1	Based on the French comic set in Ancient Egypt.
Perfect Dark	Action, Stealth	Yes	No	1-2	Companion to the N64 game; includes a built-in rumble motor.
Pocket Soccer	Sports	Yes	Yes	1-2	A very highly-regarded 2D arcade soccer game.
Pokémon de Panepon	Puzzle	Yes	No	1-2	Known as Pokémon Puzzle Challenge in the West.
Pokémon Pinball	Puzzle	Yes	Yes	1	Features a rumble motor in the cartridge.
Pong	Action, Puzzle	No	No	1-2	Modernized remake of the original arcade game.
Project S-11	Action, FPS	Password	No	1	One of the best vertically scrolling shooters on the system.
Rayman 2 Forever	Platformer	Password	No	1	A simplified 2D version of the 3D Rayman 2.
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing	Sports	Yes	No	1-2	Port of the Dreamcast/N64 arcade boxing game.
Return of the Ninja	Action / Stealth	Password	No	1	Spiritual successor to the Ninja Gaiden GB games.
Rockman X Cyber Mission	Action, Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	Mega Man Xtreme. Features bosses from X1 and X2.
Rockman X2 SOUL ERASER	Action, Platformer	Yes	No	1	Mega Man Xtreme 2. Allows playing as X and Zero.
Samurai Kid	Action / Puzzle	Password	No	1	Charming Japan-exclusive. English patch available.
San Francisco Rush 2049	Racing	No	No	1	High-speed futuristic racer with shortcut-heavy tracks.
Shantae	Platformer	Yes	No	1	One of the last GBC games; highly technically advanced.
Snoopy Tennis	Sports	No	Yes	1-2	Often cited as one of the best tennis games on the system.
Spider-Man 2: Sinister Six	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Sequel to the first Spider-Man GBC game.
Spirou: The Robot Invasion	Action	Password	No	1	Based on the Belgian comic book character.
Star Wars Episode I Racer	Racing	Yes	No	1-2	Podracing game with a rumble feature in the cartridge.
Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Isometric action game based on the movie.
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe	Platformer	Yes	No	1-2	Enhanced port of the NES original with lots of extra content.
Super Mario Land	Platformer	No	Yes	1	Unofficial color hack of the 1989 original.
Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins	Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	Unofficial color hack; adds Luigi as a playable character.
Suzuki Alstare Extreme Racing	Racing	Password	Yes	1-2	Solid motorcycle racer with a high sense of speed.
SWiV	Action	Password	Yes	1-2	Spiritual successor to Silkworm.
Tarzan	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Disney license with very fluid character animations.
Test Drive Off-Road 3	Racing	Yes	Yes	1-2	Off-road racing with licensed vehicles.
Tintin au Tibet	Platformer	Password	Yes	1	Dual Mode. Runs in color on GBC and B&W on original GB. Known for its high difficulty and faithful art style.
Tiny Toon Adventures: Dizzy	Action	Password	No	1	Puzzle-heavy platforming with Dizzy Devil.
TOCA Touring Car Champ.	Racing	Yes	Yes	1-2	Known for its impressive cockpit view on GBC.
Toki Tori	Puzzle / Platformer	Yes	No	1	Polished puzzle game that later became a multi-platform hit.
Tom and Jerry: Mouse Hunt	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Simple maze-like action based on the cartoon.
Tomb Raider Curse of the Sword	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Better animation than the first GBC Tomb Raider.
Tonic Trouble	Platformer	Password	No	1	2D version of the Ubisoft 3D platformer.
Toonsylvania	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Based on the DreamWorks animated series.
Top Gear Rally 2	Racing	Yes	Yes	1-2	Features weather effects and car upgrades.
Toy Story Racer	Racing	Yes	No	1	Impressive visuals for a handheld kart racer.
Turok: Rage Wars	FPS	Password	No	1	Unlike the N64 version, this is a 2D side-scroller.
Tweety's High-Flying Adventure	Platformer	Password	No	1	Based on the movie; standard platforming.
V-Rally: Championship Edition	Racing	Yes	Yes	1-2	Widely considered the best racing game on the GBC.
Wario Land 3	Platformer	Yes	No	1	Wario is immortal; the game focus is on puzzles and power-ups.
Wario Land II	Action, Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	The GBC version is a colorized re-release of the original GB game.
Wendy Every Witch Way	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Created by WayForward; features gravity-flipping mechanics.
Wings of Fury	Action	No	Yes	1	Port of the classic Apple II/Amiga pilot game.
Woody Woodpecker	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Standard licensed platformer.
WWF Betrayal	Fighting, Sports	No	No	1	A rare "Beat 'em up" style game for the WWF license.
X-Men: Wolverine's Rage	Platformer	Password	No	1	Fast-paced action focusing on Wolverine's claws.
Zelda Link's Awakening DX	Action, Adventure	Yes	Yes	1	Colorized remake of the original; adds a new Color Dungeon.

Game Boy (DMG)

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:32:44 +0000

The original Game Boy is my favourite retro handheld gaming console. Despite its limited hardware capabilities, this platform has a ton of very good games that are short enough not to be boring, yet with a solid gameplay.

This page may be updated from time to time. Last edited on : 02.05.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells if the game has any way of starting from where you left it
Super GB : tells whether the game has some Super Gameboy content
Nb Player: tells how many simultaneous player the game supports

Game list - GB
Name	Type	Save	Super GB	Nb Players	Comments
Adventure Island	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Port of the NES classic; high difficulty with the hunger meter.
Adventures of Lolo	Puzzle	Password	Yes	1	Features SGB borders and enhanced palettes for the puzzles.
Adventures of Star Saver	Action, Platformer	No	No	1	Known as "Chikyuu Kaihou Gun ZAS" in Japan.
Aerostar	Shoot 'em up	Password	No	1	Unique shooter where you follow a specific path/track.
Astérix	Platformer	Password	No	1	Released primarily in Europe; surprisingly solid platforming.
B.C. Kid	Action, Adventure	No	No	1	Known as Bonk's Adventure; features the iconic head-butt attack.
B.C. Kid 2	Action, Platformer	Password	Yes	1	Features SGB support and more diverse level environments.
Balloon Kid	Action, Adventure	No	No	1-2	Sequel to the NES Balloon Fight with a full adventure mode.
Batman: Return of the Joker	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Impressive graphics that push the original GB hardware.
Batman: The Animated Series	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	Allows you to switch between Batman and Robin for different skills.
Batman: The Video Game	Action, Adventure	No	No	1	Features great chiptune music and tight platforming.
Battletoads	Platformer	No	No	1-2	Not a port of the NES version, but a completely unique GB entry.
Battletoads in Ragnarok's World	Fighting, Platformer	No	No	1-2	A condensed port of the NES original with some levels removed.
Bionic Commando	Action	Password	No	1	Features a different protagonist and setting from the NES version.
Blades of Steel	Sports	No	No	1-2	Port of the arcade/NES hockey hit; includes the fighting mechanic.
Bomberman Collection	Action	Password	Yes	1-2	A compilation of the first three GB Bomberman games.
Bubble Ghost	Puzzle, Strategy	No	No	1	You control a ghost blowing a bubble through a maze.
Burai Fighter Deluxe	Action, FPS	Password	No	1-2	An 8-way directional shooter with challenging level layouts.
Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Widely considered the best Castlevania on the original Game Boy.
Catrap	Puzzle	Password	No	1	Known in Japan as Pitman; features a very early "rewind" mechanic.
Choplifter II	Action, FPS	Password	No	1	Rescue missions using a helicopter with 360-degree movement.
Contra Spirits	Action, Platformer	Password	Yes	1	Known as Contra: The Alien Wars; features SGB borders.
CosmoTank	Action, FPS	Password	No	1	Switches between 2D top-down and 3D first-person tank combat.
Darkwing Duck	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Uses the Mega Man engine; very high quality for a licensed game.
Dead Heat Scramble	Racing	No	No	1-2	A "tube-style" racer with a focus on speed and avoiding obstacles.
Donkey Kong	Action, Platformer	Yes	Yes	1-2	Often called "DK '94"; the first game to showcase SGB features.
Donkey Kong Land	Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	Features unique "banana" colored cartridges for the physical release.
Donkey Kong Land 2	Action, Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	A remix of DKC 2 from the SNES with SGB support.
Donkey Kong Land III	Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	Includes a built-in time attack mode and full SGB enhancements.
Double Dragon	Action, Beat 'em up	No	No	1-2	A very respectable port of the arcade classic for handhelds.
Double Dragon II	Action, Beat 'em up	No	No	1-2	Known for its different move set compared to the first entry.
Dr. Mario	Puzzle	No	No	1-2	Iconic puzzle game; lacks save/battery as levels are short.
Duck Tales	Action, Platformer	No	No	1	Features the same pogo-stick gameplay as the NES version.
DuckTales 2	Action, Platformer	No	No	1	Rarer than the first; features non-linear level progression.
F-1 Spirit	Racing	No	No	1-2	Konami's top-down racer; uses the Konami GB Collection features.
F1 Race	Racing	No	No	1-4	Notable for being bundled with the 4-player adapter (Multitap).
Final Reverse	Strategy	No	No	1-2	A localized version of the Japanese strategy game "Oni".
Fortified Zone	Action	Password	No	1-2	Top-down shooter where you switch between two soldiers.
Gargoyle's Quest	Action, Adventure	Password	No	1	A spin-off of Ghosts 'n Goblins featuring Firebrand.
Ghostbusters II	Action	No	No	1-2	Developed by HAL Laboratory; uses a top-down perspective.
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault	Shoot 'em up	No	No	1	Known as Nemesis II in Europe/Japan; excellent boss fights.
Hoshi no Kirby	Action, Platformer	No	No	1	The debut of Kirby; significantly easier than other platformers.
Hoshi no Kirby 2	Adventure, Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	Introduces Kirby's animal friends and SGB color support.
Kid Dracula	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	A lighthearted, parodical spin-off of the Castlevania series.
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Improves on the NES original with horizontal scrolling.
King of Fighters '96	Fighting	No	Yes	1-2	One of the best fighters on the system; full SGB support.
Kirby no Kirakira Kizzu	Action, Puzzle	Yes	Yes	1-2	Known as Kirby's Star Stacker; features a 2-player mode.
Kirby no Pinball	Board	Yes	No	1	One of the most polished pinball games on the system.
Kung Fu Master	Action	No	No	1	A simplified but fun port of the arcade beat 'em up.
Marble Madness	Action, Puzzle	No	No	1-2	Port of the Atari arcade game; difficult to control.
Max: Rubble Saver II	Action	Password	No	1	A sequel to the Japanese exclusive "Rubble Saver".
Mega Man II	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Notorious for its high-pitched music and different dev team.
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	The first portable Mega Man; very high difficulty.
Mercenary Force	Shoot 'em up	No	No	1	You control a squad of four characters with different weapons.
Metroid II: Return of Samus	Action, Adventure	Yes	No	1	The only Metroid on the system; introduces different Metroid forms.
Mickey Mouse	Action, Puzzle	Password	No	1	Known as "Ghost Manor" or "Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle" elsewhere.
Motocross Maniacs	Racing	No	No	1-2	Addictive side-scrolling racer focused on flips and boosts.
Nemesis	Shoot 'em up	No	No	1	A port of the first Gradius with simplified graphics.
Ninja Gaiden Shadow	Action	No	No	1	Actually started development as a game called "Shadow of the Ninja".
Oira Jajamaru! Sekai Daibōken	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Known as Maru's Mission in the West.
Penguin-Kun Wars Vs.	Action	No	No	1-2	A fun dodgeball-style game involving animal characters.
Pinball: Revenge of the 'Gator	Action, Puzzle	No	No	1-2	HAL Laboratory pinball game with a quirky alligator theme.
Power Racer	Racing	Password	No	1-2	Also known as "Racing Spirits".
Qix	Puzzle	No	No	1-2	One of the earliest Game Boy titles; simple but very addictive.
Quarth	Puzzle	No	No	1-2	A unique hybrid of a shooter and a block-matching puzzle.
Radar Mission	Strategy, Board	No	No	1-2	Nintendo's take on Battleship with a 3D submarine mode.
Raging Fighter	Fighting	No	No	1-2	A standard 2D fighter; one of Konami's rare fighting titles on GB.
Rockman World 3	Adventure	Password	No	1	Includes bosses from the NES Mega Man 3 and 4.
Rockman World 4	Adventure	Password	Yes	1	Introduces the shop system and SGB enhancements.
Rockman World 5	Adventure	Password	Yes	1	The only GB Mega Man with completely original bosses (Stardroids).
RodLand	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	Excellent port of the arcade game; very popular in Europe.
Sagaia	Shoot 'em up	No	No	1	A port of Darius II; features the iconic giant robotic fish bosses.
Smurfs	Platformer	Password	Yes	1	Common in Europe; features standard platforming gameplay.
Sneaky Snakes	Action, Platformer	No	No	1-2	A Rare-developed sequel to Snake Rattle 'n' Roll.
Soccer	Sports	No	No	1-2	Part of Nintendo's early sports lineup for the handheld.
Solomon's Club	Action, Puzzle	Password	No	1	A portable version of Solomon's Key with many new levels.
Spanky's Quest	Action, Puzzle	Password	No	1	You use a bubble to defeat enemies in a puzzle-platformer style.
Starhawk	Shoot 'em up	No	No	1	A rare vertically scrolling shooter with a cinematic feel.
Super R.C. Pro-Am	Racing	No	No	1-4	Isometric racing game developed by Rare. Supports 4-player adapter.
Takahashi Meijin no Bouken Jima III	Platformer	Password	No	1	Adventure Island 3; adds the ability to ride dinosaurs.
TaleSpin	Action	No	No	1	Based on the Disney show; focuses on flight mechanics.
Taz-Mania	Platformer	Password	No	1	Developed by Beam Software. Features classic Taz gameplay with a focus on spinning to defeat enemies and breaking walls to find food.
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles III	Action, Platformer	Password	No	1	A "Metroidvania" style TMNT game; widely considered the best on GB.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Action, Adventure	No	No	1	Fall of the Foot Clan; very short but charming side-scroller.
Tennis	Sports	No	No	1-2	Mario features as the referee in this early sports title.
Tetris	Puzzle	No	No	1-2	The ultimate pack-in game; no battery save for high scores.
The Hunt for Red October	Shoot 'em up	No	No	2	Asymmetric Multiplayer. Includes a unique 2-player mode where one player controls the submarine and the other deploys Soviet forces to stop them.
Tiny Toon Adventures	Platformer	Password	No	1	Babs' Big Break; features multiple playable characters.
Trax	Shoot 'em up	No	No	1-2	A cute tank shooter developed by HAL Laboratory.
Wario Land Super Mario Land 3	Action, Platformer	Yes	Yes	1	Wario's first solo outing; features SGB borders and palette.
Wave Race	Racing	No	No	1-2	The top-down predecessor to the famous N64 Jet Ski game.
We're Back!	Platformer	Password	No	1	Based on the dinosaur movie; typical licensed platformer.
Yoshi Cookie	Puzzle	No	No	1-2	Port of the NES/SNES puzzle game.
Zen: Intergalactic Ninja	Platformer	Password	No	1	Based on the environmentalist comic book hero.

Nintendo Wii U

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:21:10 +0000

This is my Wii U games selection. For this console, I’m mainly focused on exclusive titles that have not (yet?) been ported to the Switch or that are not significantly better on the Switch, titles that make a “good” use of the tablet for the gameplay and games that I find more more fun to play with a Wiimote.

Last edited on : 05.02.2026

Meaning of the columns :

Nintendo Famicom / NES

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:22:22 +0000

This is my Famicom and NES selection. I prefer most of the time japanese versions because they are usualy unsensored. But some games were only published in US and Europe. The meaning of the columns should be obvious.

Last edited on : 08.02.2026

Game list - Famicom / Nes
Name	Type	Nb Players	Comments
Abadox	Shoot 'em up	1	Set inside a giant organism. Known for high difficulty. A hack exists to change the player color for better visibility.
Adventures of Lolo	Puzzle	1	Developed by HAL Laboratory. Requires intense logic. Later levels are notoriously difficult.
Airwolf	Simulation / Action	1	Western Exclusive (Not released in Japan). Very different from the Arcade version; mission-based system.
Akumajou Densetsu	Platform / Action	1	Japan Exclusive Perk: Uses the VRC6 chip for 3 extra sound channels, offering a vastly superior soundtrack to the US version.
Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun	Platformer	1	Japan Exclusive. A cute parody of Castlevania. A high-quality translation hack exists.
Antarctic Adventure	Racing / Adventure	1	Early Konami title featuring penguin racing. A "Speed" hack exists to make the penguin faster.
Argos No Senshi	Action / Adventure	1	Japanese version of Rygar. A hack exists to improve the map and navigation system.
Balloon Fight	Shoot 'em up	2	Classic programmed by Satoru Iwata. Features "Balloon Trip" mode. A hack exists to add more varied levels.
Batman Returns	Action	1	Late-release beat 'em up with impressive graphics. A hack exists to adjust the hit detection.
Batman: Return of the Joker	Action / Platform	1	One of the most visually advanced games on the system. A "Balance" hack exists for the difficulty.
Battle Formula	Racing / Shooter	1	Japan Exclusive (US version is Super Spy Hunter). Features elite-tier music and graphics.
Bionic Commando	Platform / Action	1	Unique grappling hook (no jumping). The Japanese version contains Nazi symbols censored in the West.
Captain Skyhawk	Shoot 'em up	1	Features impressive pseudo-3D scrolling. A hack exists to improve HUD and menu clarity.
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers	Platformer	2	Known as Wana n' Chip in Japan. A hack exists to make the game look "prettier" by adjusting the sprite palettes to be more faithful to the cartoon.
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers 2	Platformer	2	Late-gen classic. An "Enhanced" hack allows both players to pick up the same object.
Conquest of Crystal Palace	Platform / Action	1	Includes an AI dog companion. A hack exists to restore the original Japanese difficulty balance.
Contra	Run and Gun	2	An "Easy" hack exists. Japan Exclusive Perk: Uses the VRC2 chip for superior animations missing on NES.
Darkwing Duck	Platformer	1	Built on the Mega Man engine. A popular fan hack adds 2-player co-op support.
Dead Fox	Action / Shooter	1	Known as Code Name: Viper. A hack exists to improve the character palette.
Debiru Wārudo (Devil World)	Puzzle	2	Japan / Europe Exclusive (Censored in USA for religious icons). Directed by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Donkey Kong 3	Shooter / Puzzle	2	A unique shooter-puzzle hybrid. A "Color" hack exists for more accurate arcade colors.
Donkey Kong Jr. no Sansuu Asobi	Edutainment	2	Known as DK Jr. Math. Part of the rare "Education" series.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge	Beat 'em all	2	Regarded as the best entry on NES. Features a great co-op mode and iconic soundtrack.
Dr. Mario	Puzzle	2	Highly addictive puzzle game. A hack exists to add more music tracks.
Duck Hunt	Light Gun	1	Requires Zapper (NES) or Beam Gun (Famicom). Player 2 can control the duck on certain versions.
DuckTales 2	Platformer	1	Rare late-gen title. A "New Work" hack adds secret areas and more difficulty.
Excitebike	Racing	1	Japan Perk: The Famicom version allows saving custom tracks to a data recorder.
Formation Z	Shoot 'em up	1	A transformation-based shooter. A hack exists to fix some collision bugs.
Gargoyle's Quest II	Action RPG	1	Prequel to the Game Boy title. Features overhead exploration and side-scrolling action.
Ghost'n Goblins	Platform / Action	1	An "Easy" hack exists. Known for brutal difficulty. A "True Color" hack exists to improve the graphics.
Gimmick!	Platformer	1	An "Easy" hack exists. Japan Exclusive Perk: Uses the Sunsoft 5B chip for extra sound channels.
Gradius II	Shoot 'em up	1	Japan Exclusive. Uses the VRC4 chip for enhanced visuals. An English translation hack exists.
Gremlins 2	Platform / Action	1	Developed by Sunsoft. Features an amazing soundtrack and very polished controls.
Gun Nac	Shoot 'em up	1	Frantic shooter by Compile. A hack exists to adjust the weapon balance.
Gun Sight	First Person Shooter	1	Known as Laser Invasion in the West. Supports the Zapper and a flight stick.
Gun Smoke	Shoot 'em up	1	Western-themed Capcom shooter. A hack exists to improve the color palette.
Hector '87	Shoot 'em up	1	Known as Starship Hector. A fast caravan-style shooter. A hack exists for better visibility.
Highway Star	Racing	1	Known as Rad Racer in the West. Developed by Square. Supports 3D glasses.
Hoshi no Kirby: Yume no Izumi	Platformer	1	Kirby's Adventure. One of the largest games on the system. Uses advanced graphics tricks.
Ice Climber	Platformer	2	Launch title. A hack exists to fix the "slippery" jumping physics.
Intergalactic Ninja	Platform / Action	1	Known as Zen in the West. Features high-quality animation and environmental themes.
Isolated Warrior	Shoot 'em up	1	Rare isometric view. A hack exists to improve depth perception issues.
Kabuki: Quantum Fighter	Platform / Action	1	Excellent music. A hack exists to give the main character more modern hair colors.
KiraKira Star Night DX	Action	1	Japan Exclusive (Homebrew). 2016 release pushing hardware to its absolute limits.
Little Nemo: The Dream Master	Platformer	1	Based on the film. A hack exists to allow Nemo to use his scepter more frequently.
Little Samson	Platform / Action	1	Stunning late-gen graphics. Features 4 characters. A "Color" hack exists to enhance the sprites.
Mad City	Action / Driving	1	Known as Bayou Billy in the West. Western version is significantly harder than the original.
Mario Bros.	Platformer	2	Classic arcade port. A "Classic" hack exists to make sprites look more like the arcade version.
Metal Storm	Shoot 'em up	1	Gravity-flipping mechanic. A hack exists to restore the original Japanese intro and ending.
Mighty Final Fight	Beat 'em all	1	Chibi" version of Final Fight. A popular fan hack adds 2-player co-op support.
Mike Tyson's Punch Out	Sports	1	Uses the MMC2 chip for large sprites. A "Gold" hack exists to update the roster.
Ninja Ryukenden II	Platform / Action	1	Ninja Gaiden II. An "Easy" hack exists to reduce the enemy respawn rate.
Ninja-Kun: Majou no Bouken	Platform / Action	1	Early Famicom hit. A "Speed" hack exists to make the movement more fluid.
Nuts & Milk	Puzzle / Platform	1	The first 3rd-party game ever on Famicom. Simple but iconic puzzle mechanics.
Pac-Man	Maze	2	Classic port. A hack exists to restore original arcade colors and speed.
Pizza Pop!	Platformer	1	Quirky Japanese arcade port. A full translation hack exists for the story.
Power Blade	Platform / Action	1	Hardcore game. A Western overhaul of the Japanese Power Blazer.
Quarth	Puzzle / Shooter	2	Unique hybrid of Tetris and a shooter. An "Improvement" hack adds better SFX.
R.C. Pro-Am	Driving	1	Western Exclusive (Not released in Japan). Considered the grandfather of combat racing.
R.C. Pro-Am II	Driving	4	Western Exclusive. One of the few 4-player games using the NES Four Score.
River City Ransom	Beat 'em all	2	Part of the Kunio-kun series. A hack exists to remove flickering during combat.
Road Fighter	Racing	1	Simple top-down racer. A "2020 Edition" hack exists with updated graphics.
RoboCop	Action	1	Great atmosphere. A hack exists to increase the walking speed and jump height.
Rockman	Platform / Action	1	First entry. A hack exists to add a "Save" feature or fix the pause glitch.
Rockman 2	Platform / Action	1	Often called the best. A hack exists to add a "Difficult" mode to the Japanese version.
Rockman 3	Platform / Action	1	Adds the slide and Rush. A hack exists to fix the slow-down issues.
Rockman 4	Platform / Action	1	Adds the Mega Buster. "Rockman 4 Minus" is a popular hack that overhaul levels.
Rockman 5	Platform / Action	1	Features gravity man. A hack exists to balance the charge shot power.
Rockman 6	Platform / Action	1	Late-gen graphics. A hack exists to allow switching suits without a menu.
Rollergames	Action / Sports	1	Western Exclusive (Not released in Japan). Features an incredible rock soundtrack.
Salamander	Shoot 'em up	2	Japan Exclusive Perk: Translucent cartridge. A hack exists to restore arcade power-ups.
Shadow of the Ninja	Platform / Action	2	An "Easy" hack exists. Known for excellent co-op and tight ninja controls.
Skate or Die	Sports	1-2	Western Exclusive (Not released in Japan). Classic multi-event extreme sports game. A "Graphics" hack exists to improve the color contrast of the ramps.
Skate or Die 2	Sports / Action	1	Western Exclusive (Not released in Japan). Features a unique adventure mode. A hack exists to clean up the digitized speech and audio clips.
Sky Kid	Shoot 'em up	2	Side-scrolling shooter where you can loop. A hack exists to make bombs more powerful.
Spartan X	Beat 'em all	1	Known as Kung-Fu Master. A "Jackie Chan" sprite hack exists to match the movie.
Super Contra	Run and Gun	2	Sequel to Contra. An "Enhanced" hack adds better weapon colors and effects.
Super Mario Bros.	Platformer	2	The game that saved the industry. Hacks exist to add infinite lives or level selection.
Super Mario Bros. 3	Platformer	2	Massive world. The "Brauer" hack improves colors; other hacks add a "Save" feature.
Super Mario Bros. USA	Platformer	1	The well known convertion of "doki doki panic"
Super Xevious: GUMP no Nazo	Shoot 'em up	1	Japan Exclusive. Features puzzle elements inside a shmup. A translation hack exists.
Talespin	Shoot 'em up	1	Unique "reverse scrolling" mechanic. A hack exists for faster scrolling speed.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Platform / Action	1	Known as Gekikame Ninja Den in Japan. Two good hacks exist to make the game more enjoyable: "Easy Hack" and "New Work".
Terra Cresta	Shoot 'em up	1	Features a "formation" system. A hack exists to improve the ship's firing speed.
The Goonies II	Platform / Action	1	A SRAM patch exists to allow saving on real hardware instead of passwords.
The Guardian Legend	Shoot 'em up / RPG	1	A SRAM patch exists to allow saving on real hardware instead of passwords.
Tiny Toon Adventures	Platformer	1	Polished Konami title. A hack exists to play as any character in any level.
TMNT 2: Manhattan Project	Beat 'em all	2	Often considered the best TMNT game on the system. High-quality 2-player action.
TwinBee	Shoot 'em up	2	Vertical "cute 'em up". Japan Perk: P2 can shout into the microphone to hit enemies.
Vice: Project Doom	Platform / Action	1	A patch adds infinite bullets/grenades and no timer. Combines 3 different genres.
Wanpaku Dakku Yume Bōken	Platformer	1	Japanese name for DuckTales. A hack exists for a one-button pogo jump.
Wild Gunman	Light Gun	1	Japan Perk: Shouting into the P2 microphone can startle enemies in some versions.

Nintendo FDS

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:17:17 +0000

This is my Famicom Disc System games selection. Mostly titles that are better than on the Famicom (better sound, save mecanism) or simply exclusive to this plateform. Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells whether the game allow saving
Better sound : tells if the game makes use of the supplementary sound channel
Exclusive : indicates if the game does not exists in cartridge version
Translation hack : tells whether a translation hack exists, so the game can be played in english instead of japanese

Last edited on : 05.02.2026

Sega Saturn

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:08:35 +0000

This is my Sega saturn games selection. Mostly 2D titles, Arcade ports and exclusive title to the plateform. Meaning of the columns :

Save : tells whether the game allow saving using the internal memory
RAM : tells if the game makes use of any RAM cardridge
Control : tells if the game use the default digital control or if it is compatible with the analog pad

Last edited on : 05.02.2026

Amiga OCS/ECS

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:39:32 +0000

This is my personal game selection. I also share differents informations I find usefull about Amiga games from WHDload Database and amiga.abime.net

Meaning of the columns :

Chipset : tell which chipset is required to run the game
1M : tell if the game require or make use of 1Mb memory (eg: A500 + 512Kb extention)
>1M chip: the game makes use of 1Mb of chipram or more (A500+, A600, A2000 and A3000)
More memory : the game makes use of more than 1Mb ram (typically “fast ram”)
HDD Native: the game can be installed on hard drive
Faster CPU: the game makes some use of a CPU faster than a 68000 @ 7Mhz
2 Buttons: the game allows to use a 2 buttons joypad
CD32 Joypad: the game can use additionnals buttons found on a CD32 Joypad

Last edited on : 31.05.2026

Playstation Portable (PSP)

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:52:57 +0000

This is my personal games selection for PSP. This page may be updated from time to time.

Last edited on : 05.02.2026

Game list - PSP
Game	Type	Comments
Assassin's creed bloodline	Action	The game is short and not alway appreciated
Blood Bowl	Sport / strategy
Burnout dominator	Racing	A bit more realistic than Burnout Legends and overall has better graphics too. It also exists on PS2, but PSP version allows up to 6 players.
Bust a move deluxe / ghost	Puzzle
Dante Inferno	Action / adventure
Daxter	Plateformer
Everybody's tennis (hot shot tennis)	Sport	An overall better package than the PS2 version
God of war : chains of olympus	Action / adventure	Also available on PS3 in God of War: Origins Collection
God of war : ghost of sparta	Action / adventure	Also available on PS3 in God of War: Origins Collection
Gran turismo	Racing
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier	Platformer
Lemmings	Puzzle	Pretty fun but d-pad control is inferior to mouse control on the original version
Lemmings	Puzzle
Little big planet	Platformer	Similar gameplay than the PS3 version, but not the same content
Megaman maverick hunter	Action / plateformer	Probably the first 2D side scroller game on the PSP. It's easier than all NES iterations, thus may be a good entry point to the series.
Midnight club L.A remix	Racing
Motor storm artic edge	Racing	It has been ported to PS2 with somewhat upscaled graphics that does not look so good for a PS2
Need for speed carbon own the city	Racing	Usually the most appreciated episode on PSP
Need for speed most wanted 5-1-0	Racing
Need for speed rivals	Racing
Need for speed shift	Racing
Need for speed Undercover	Racing
Outrun 2006	Racing	You may prefer to play it on PS2 because the analog stick of the PSP is less precise.
Prince of persia forgotten sand	Action	You may prefer to play it on home console or PC
Prince of persia revelation	Action	You may prefer to play it on home console or PC
Prince of persia rival sword	Action	You may prefer to play it on home console or PC
Pursuit force	Action	Orginal game but very hard
Ratchet and clank : size maters	Platformer	The PS2 port is not as good due to the zoomed in action (4/3 aspect ratio)
Ridge racer 2	Racing	Same as the fist one with more content
Saint seiya omega	Fighting	Exclusive to japanese market. Definitly not the best fighting game on the platform, but worth it if you are fan of the franchise.
Siphon filter dark mirror	Action
Smash court tennis 3	Sport
Soreyuke burunyan man portable	Shoot'em up	Exclusive to japanese market.
Split second velocity	Racing
SSX on tour	Sport	You may prefer the more complete PS2 version
Star wars the clone wars	Action
Star wars the force unleashed	Action
Tekken Dark resurrection	Fighting
Test drive unlimited	Racing	Same game as PS2 version
The 3rd birthday	Action	Playing it on PSVita allows to use the second stick, which provides a better control
Tomb raider anniversary	Action / adventure
Tomb raider Legend	Action / adventure
Ultimate Ghouls'n ghost	Action / plateformer	Many think that this is the best version of this game, even better than the Megadrive / Genesis port.
Virtua tennis 3	Sport
Wipeout pulse	Racing
Wipeout pure	Racing
X-Men Legends 2	Action RPG
Ys Seven	Action RPG	Back in time, this title was exclusive to the plateform, but it has been released on PC in 2017 with enhenced graphics and framerate.
Ys the Oath in felghana	Action RPG	Remake of Ys III, probably the best version of the game

Nintendo 64

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:30:43 +0000

I’m not big fan of games of released on the first 3D consoles. I often dislike their “3D everywhere” rigid gameplay.

The N64 has few games that are either exclusives or better than on other consoles . The following list contains my own selection. Note that there is no Zelda game because I prefer 3DS and DS versions which are graphically enhanced and have a better framerate.

Playstation

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 14:21:59 +0000

I’m not big fan of games of released on the first 3D consoles. I often dislike their “3D everywhere” rigid gameplay.

Nevertheless, the Playstation 1 has some good games that I enjoy, but they were not especially block busters. The following list contains my own selection, only NTSC games (60HZ).

This page may be updated from time to time.

Meaning of the columns :

Memory blocks : tells how many block is required. “n/a” if the game has no save
Analog : tells whether the game provides support for analog control with a Dual Shock controler
Nb Players : number of simultaneous possible players. More than 2 imply using a multitap

Last edited on : 06.02.2026

Playstation 3

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:45:41 +0000

This is my personal games selection for the Playstation 3. This page may be updated from time to time.

Meaning of the columns :

Control : tells whether Sixaxis, PS Move or Lightgun are used / required
3D Compat: tells if the game provides stereoscopic 3D on compatible TV
PS Vita: tells if the game as any interaction with a PS Vita

Last edited on : 15.04.2026

Sega CD

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:22:15 +0000

This is my personal games selection for MegaCD. This page may be updated from time to time.

I also share any reason to get a specific version or to apply a patch (hack). I use only NTSC games to play in 60Hz (My MegaCD has a region free NTSC-U bios)

Last edited on : 05.02.2026

Game list - MegaCD
Game	Type	Save	Comments
Android Assault: Bari-Arm	Shoot 'em up	No	A high-quality horizontal shmup with a transforming mech and excellent CD soundtrack.
Batman Returns	Racing / Shoot'em up	No	Exclusive to the MegaCD. One of the few games that makes use of the hardware background scaler.
Chuck Rock	Platformer	No	Better colors/sound than Amiga. Wider viewing area than the SNES version.
Chuck Rock 2: Son of Chuck	Platformer	No	Includes a "hard mode" with new level design and hardware effects like zooms and rotations.
Demolition Man	Action, Platformer	No	Features actual clips from the movie and a much higher quality soundtrack than the cartridge versions.
Dracula Unleashed	Adventure / FMV	Yes	A classic FMV investigation game. Requires internal RAM to save your progress through the nights.
Earthworm Jim - Special Edition	Platformer	Password	Best version of the game: CD musics, new level (Big Bruty) and password system.
Final Fight CD	Beat 'em all	No	Better than SNES and Arcade: two players co-op, remixed music, and time attack. A hack from Pyron enhances colors.
Flink	Platformer	Password	Less colored than Amiga CD32, but better sound balance and screen resolution.
Heart of the Alien	Action, Platformer	Password	Exclusive sequel to "Another World". Includes the first game as a bonus on the disc.
Keio Flying Squadron	Shoot 'em up	No	A very rare and charming "cute 'em up" with high-quality anime cutscenes.
Mickey Mania	Platformer	No	Better than SNES, PSX and Megadrive version: additional voices, beautiful musics and less frustrating gameplay.
NBA Jam	Sport	Yes	Better than Megadrive and SNES versions with additional voices and musics. Saves records to internal RAM.
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure	Platformer	No	Best version: CD musics, best framerate. Graphics are optimized for composite output on CRT.
Popful Mail	Adventure, RPG	Yes	Working Designs localized this gem; features massive amounts of voiced dialogue and battery save.
Road Avenger	Action / FMV	No	One of the best FMV "QTE" games. High-energy anime intro and responsive controls.
Robo Aleste	Shoot 'em up	No	Part of the Aleste series by Compile; features a unique feudal Japan / Mecha setting.
Silpheed	Shoot 'em up	No	Uses flat-shaded polygons over pre-rendered FMV backgrounds. A technical showpiece.
Snatcher	Adventure	Yes	Hideo Kojima's masterpiece. The Sega CD version is the only official English release.
Sonic CD	Platformer	Yes	Famous for its "Time Travel" mechanic and two different soundtracks (Japan/Europe vs US).
SoulStar	Shoot 'em up	Yes	Developed by Core Design; utilizes hardware scaling for impressive 3D-style space combat.
Terminator	Run & Gun	No	Exclusive to the MegaCD. Excellent ingame musics by Tommy Tallarico.
Terminator	Action	No	(Duplicate entry) Notable for its moody atmosphere and non-linear level exploration.

Sega Megadrive

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 22:03:57 +0000

This is my personal game selection. I also share any eventual reasons to get a specific version, use overclocking or apply a patch (hack). A lot of Megadrive / Genesis games are the same for all regions (excluding boxes and artworks), but there are some exceptions especially if you want to play in 60hz.

Meaning of the columns :

PAL OPT : tell wether the PAL version has been optimized for 50Hz, thus cannot be played at 60Hz
PAL : the game has been released in PAL regions
JAP: the game has been released in Japan
US : the game has been released in North America as a Genesis version
O/C : tell weither the game should be played with en overclocked console (10 or 12 Mhz)

It is important to note that an overclocked Megadrive should not be connected to a MegaCD as it makes the console crashes randomly because the MegaCD’s 68000 processor must synchronize with the Megadrive’s one