Retro Games From 1995

A groundbreaking 1995 beat 'em up that unfolds within the panels of a living comic book. Players control Sketch Turner, a comic artist trapped inside his own creation, battling through six dynamic pages of hand-drawn action against the villainous Mortus.

A groundbreaking platformer showcasing the Genesis' capabilities with fully vector-based graphics, following an orbital garbage worker turned hero battling the rogue AI Warhead.

A fast-paced action-platformer featuring 9 playable X-Men battling the Phalanx and their mutant clones. Notable for its character-specific abilities, branching paths, and Genesis-exclusive graphical effects.

WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game is a 1995 fighting game adaptation of the popular arcade title featuring exaggerated, cartoonish versions of WWF superstars like Bret Hart, Undertaker, and Razor Ramon.

Water Margin is an action RPG based on the Chinese classical novel. Players control one of the 108 outlaws from Mount Liang, engaging in martial arts combat and strategic battles against corrupt officials during the Song Dynasty.

An isometric action-RPG from Treasure where players solve environmental puzzles and battle monsters in a haunted castle. Mixes sword combat with magic spells in a unique grid-based movement system.

A vibrant platformer featuring Ristar, a star-shaped hero who uses his stretchable arms to grab, swing, and defeat enemies across colorful alien worlds.

Spider-Man and Venom: Separation Anxiety is a 1995 beat 'em up game for the Sega Genesis, serving as a sequel to Maximum Carnage. Players control Spider-Man and Venom through side-scrolling levels fighting against symbiote-infected enemies.

NBA Jam Tournament Edition is the enhanced sequel to the arcade basketball phenomenon, released for the Genesis in 1995. Featuring all 27 NBA teams with updated rosters, this edition introduces new moves, secret characters, and a full tournament mode. The game retains the series' signature over-the-top dunks, blazing speed, and iconic 'Boomshakalaka!' commentary.

Frank Thomas' Big Hurt Baseball is a Major League Baseball licensed game released for the Genesis in 1995. Featuring Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas as its cover athlete, this game combines arcade-style action with simulation elements. Players can compete in exhibition matches, full seasons, or home run derbies with all 28 MLB teams and authentic rosters from the 1994 season.

Madden NFL 96 brings professional football to the Genesis with updated rosters, enhanced AI, and new gameplay features. This edition introduced the franchise's first create-a-player mode and improved graphics showcasing the 32 NFL teams of the 1995 season.

A technically dazzling run-and-gun shooter from Treasure, featuring non-stop boss battles, intricate sprite work, and one of the most demanding action experiences on the Genesis.

Marsupilami is a vibrant platformer for the Sega Genesis, based on the beloved comic character created by André Franquin. Players control the energetic, long-tailed Marsupilami through colorful jungles, swinging from vines, bouncing on its tail, and collecting precious fruits while outsmarting various jungle creatures and poachers.

Hokuto no Ken: Shin Seikimatsu Kyuuseishu Densetsu is a competitive fighting game developed by Sega AM2 for the Sega Genesis. Based on the iconic Fist of the North Star manga and anime, this title brings the brutal world of Hokuto Shinken to the 16-bit era with one-on-one combat. Players control Kenshiro as he battles through a roster of series villains, utilizing his deadly pressure points to unleash devastating special moves and explosive finishers.

The second installment in SNK's legendary fighting series introduces the revolutionary Team Edit system and the return of Kyo Kusanagi's rival, Iori Yagami.

The third main installment in SNK's flagship fighting series introduces the revolutionary 'Line-Slip' system, allowing fighters to switch between foreground and background planes mid-combo. Set in a new South Town with 12 playable characters including newcomers Blue Mary, Ryuji Yamazaki, and the villainous Jin brothers.

Real Bout Fatal Fury is a fighting game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade system. Released in 1995, it introduced new gameplay mechanics like the 'Ring Out' system and improved graphics over previous Fatal Fury titles. The game features popular characters including Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, and Geese Howard.

Classic vertically-scrolling arcade shooter set in an alternate WWII timeline. Players choose from six aircraft with unique charge attacks and fight through eight stages of intense bullet-hell action against massive enemy bosses.