Retro Games From 1990

Dr. Mario is a puzzle game where players assume the role of Mario as a doctor who must eliminate viruses by matching colored vitamin capsules. The game features infectious music and increasing difficulty levels that provide lasting challenge.

The ultimate alien-blasting sequel! Battle through 8 stages as Bill and Lance with enhanced Spread Guns and new overhead-view levels to destroy the Red Falcon organization.

The Blue Bomber's third adventure introduces sliding mechanics, Rush the robotic dog companion, and eight new Robot Masters with improved weapon energy management across 14 action-packed stages.

Ryu Hayabusa returns to battle an ancient evil wielding the Chaos Sword, introducing shadow clones and wall-climbing mechanics across 7 punishing stages with cinematic cutscenes.

This over-the-top soccer adaptation features brutal slide tackles, super shots, and RPG-style team customization across 16 international teams and 7 stadium types with varying terrain effects.

The faithful NES adaptation of Konami's hit arcade beat 'em up lets players control all four Turtles in their quest to rescue April O'Neil from Shredder. Features cooperative multiplayer and signature pizza power-ups.

Based on the Disney animated series, this Capcom platformer lets players control Chip or Dale as they rescue their friend Gadget from the villainous Fat Cat. Features cooperative multiplayer and environmental puzzle-solving using throwable objects.

Pac-Mania for NES is an isometric 3D adaptation of the classic Pac-Man formula, featuring new jumping mechanics and faster gameplay. Released in 1990, this version brings the arcade hit home with colorful graphics and all the original mazes plus new additions.

Dragon Quest IV is a landmark JRPG that introduced a revolutionary chapter-based narrative structure. The game follows multiple protagonists whose stories eventually converge in an epic quest to save the world from the evil Necrosaro.

Final Fantasy III introduced the revolutionary Job System that became a franchise staple. Four orphaned warriors of light embark on a quest to restore balance to a world threatened by the Cloud of Darkness, with 22 unique job classes to master.

The first game in the Fire Emblem series, introducing tactical RPG gameplay with permadeath mechanics. Set in the continent of Archanea, it follows Prince Marth's quest to reclaim his kingdom from the evil dragon Medeus.

Captain Tsubasa Vol. II: Super Striker is a 1990 soccer action game developed and published by Tecmo for the NES. The sequel to the original Captain Tsubasa game improves upon its predecessor with enhanced graphics, more special techniques, and an expanded roster of playable characters from the popular manga/anime series.

A hardcore action-platformer where players control ninja warriors Hayate or Kaede through dystopian Neo York City, battling an evil emperor's mechanized forces with authentic ninja weapons and acrobatic combat.

Gun-Nac is a vertically scrolling shooter featuring colorful graphics and an extensive weapon upgrade system. Players control the Gun-Nac spaceship battling through seven alien worlds with branching paths and hidden bonuses.

A tile-matching puzzle game where players align colorful gems to make them disappear. Features competitive 2-player mode and progressively faster falling speeds.

A revolutionary chess game where pieces come to life with animated battles when capturing opponents. Combines classic chess rules with dynamic 3D-style animations on the NES.

The sequel to the acclaimed puzzle game featuring Lolo and Lala, with increasingly complex brain-teasers involving blocks, enemies, and special power-ups.

Boulder Dash is a puzzle video game where players control Rockford to collect diamonds while avoiding falling boulders and enemies. The NES version features unique levels and enhanced graphics compared to the original.