Donkey Kong has been kidnapped by the evil Kaptain K. Rool, who is demanding DK’s hard-earned banana hoard as a ransom! But there’s no way the Kongs are going to give it up that easily!

In this pirate-themed sequel to the hit Donkey Kong Country, guide Diddy or Dixie Kong through eight wild worlds of comical action across the Kremling-infested Crocodile Isle.

Slug your way through the grueling, sweat-pounding matches of the Minor, Major and World Circuits as you face off against some of Little Mac’s greatest rivals, such as Bear Hugger, Bald Bull and Super Macho Man. With a cast of new challengers waiting, do you have what it takes to identify their unique patterns and exploit their weaknesses? Go to your corner and come out fighting, but remember what Doc Louis would say: “It’s not about brawling-it’s about …

Jet Set Willy is a platform game in which the player moves the protagonist, Willy, from room to room in his mansion collecting objects. The room’s exits may be in any direction, and the objects may be collected in any order. Willy is controlled using only left, right and jump. He can climb stairs by walking into them (jumping through them to avoid them) and climb swinging ropes by pushing left or right depending on what direction the rope is swinging in.

A great game for a time, Earthworm Jim is a faithful and amusing adaptation of the collectible card game, but it suffers as a single-player video game. Earthworm Jim is no Mario, but he still has a following out there that will be more than happy to take him on the run. I’m all for revisiting classic games, but in all honesty EWJ just doesn’t seem old enough to merit any real nostalgia. The Game Boy Advance is clearly demonstrating how easy it is …

Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker is a franchise for some several video games created by U.S. Gold and Sega in 1989 and 1990 that incorporate the personage of and were co-developed by Michael Jackson. The arcade version, home video games and home computer versions all differ in terms of gameplay, but the story and concept remain constant. The story, which is taken from the Moonwalker film, follows Michael, using various music and dance …

Our old friend Dizzy is back with a vengeance — this time he’s going to show evil wizard Zaks exactly what he’s made of (what? Egg white and yolk?). Zaks has cast one of his deadly spells, and it’s Dizzy who has to put things right.

Each of Dizzy’s pals has had a different spell cast over them: Dylan has been tangled up in a bush, Dora turned into a frog, Dozy has been sent to sleep …

In the game you play Hen House Harry who has to collect 12 (a dozen) eggs from each level, while avoiding the ducklings. The levels each occupy a single screen and are made up of platforms, ladders, lifts (or elevators), and are thus similar to those in classic platform games such as Donkey Kong. Corn can also be collected, which stops the time limit from ticking down and also stops the bonus, collected when the level is completed …

The brave warrior Tarik has set out on a journey of adventure equipped with his powerful sword and magic in order to retrieve the Golden Axe which has been stolen by the Titan Death-Adder. The journey that lies ahead is filled with danger and treachery as Tarik will have to do battle with many bandits and strange creatures that are waiting for him.

Originally a game brought out for the MegaDrive/Genesis in 1988, Altered Beast has appeared on virtually every gaming system known to man! Despite a restricted amount of levels (4), and besieged with in-game slowdown at times. This side scrolling beat ‘em up is still a lot of fun. The whole game has a very mythological theme and you play as a dead Roman Centurion, who has to battle the undead, monsters, animals, giant wasps and whatnot, to rescue…

Sega smash pack is a collection of 3 Mega Drive Games playable on the Game Boy Advance platform including Ecco the dolphin, Golden Axe and Sonic Spinball. This will probably appeal to retro gamers more than new gamers, but all are classic games in their own right. Ecco the Dolphin is a classic adventure game, Golden Axe is a great side scrolling beat em up and Sonic Spinball is a pinball game with platform elements!

Metal Slug advance is a totally original title developed for the GameBoy Advance, with whole new levels and even new characters. It’s nice when a developer takes the time to bring something new to a portable console…
The game also features a new Card Collecting feature. This isn’t to say that Metal Slug has gone all Yu-Gi-Oh, but rather there are now cards that can be collected to give your player special features or can simply …

Duck Tales puts you in the spats of the miserly Scrooge McDuck on his quest to expand his fortune by exploiting the resources of the Moon, some African mines, Transylvania, the Himalayas, and the Amazon. Along the way he has to “rescue” his kidnapped nephews, go key-hunting, and generally pogo the hell out of any bad guys he comes across. Like any good platformer, Scrooge McDuck has a wide range of movements. When he’s next to an object …

Alex Kidd continues his adventures in Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, featuring remixes of the music you heard from Shinobi, and featuring the common enemy: Ninjas!
The Dark Ninja, whom was banished 10,000 years ago, has returned to rule Miracle World. He also takes young Alex’s girlfriend and use her as a sacrifice. To help Alex defeat the Dark Ninja and rescue his girlfriend, a god enters …

In Ninja Gaiden II – The Dark Sword of Chaos, a new villain, Ashtar, is revealed! Take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa and rescue Irene Lew, a former CIA agent, from Ashtar. Destroy the Sword of Chaos, a weapon of great power forged from the bone of a demon. Use techniques such as the Fire Wheel or the Windmill Throwing Star and attack while holding on to walls and ladders. Use the most innovative technique of all – the ability to create Shadow …

Wonder Boy In Monster World puts you in control of Shion in his quest to save Monster World from the evil hands of BioMeka. It controls like your standard platform game – run, jump, and kill enemies. The game is filled with RPG elements such as talking to townsfolk, collecting money to buy items, upgrading your life, and equipping a variety of armor and weapons – staying very close to the “Zelda format”. You can save your game to continue …