Players control two soldiers tasked with finding a doctor and his daughter, kidnapped by Vietnamese forces. The game has six stages played either through single-player mode or two-player co-op. Gamers move a crosshairs and their soldier from side to side while gunning down enemies on the other side of a river.
NAM was one of the pack-in games that launched with the Neo Geo back in , making it a very popular game for the system. It holds the accolade of being the first game developed for the system too. Many copies of this game have been censored due to the female character on the front showing a bit of thigh and cleavage. Yes, because female soldiers suddenly lose their thighs and chest before signing up…. As such, some game boxes bear marker pen censorship to cover these parts up.
Yes, marker pen! Very hi-tec! It features an arcade-style approach to the football genre, and you can control any of the players by switching selection.
When they are not selected they will be AI-controlled, to help you score, but the same goes with the opposing team, tackling you and trying to take the ball at every moment. Many vido game reviewers and critics spoke highly of the game, it was fluid, felt like a football game and was fast paced enough to keep adults on their toes.
The AI was responsive, and it was tricky to understand what they would do next, making it challenging but rewarding in the long term. Cyber lip instantly wins the award for the best game cover out of any Neo Geo title. Cool dudes with big guns, explosions, and a creepy hidden face. This game has got it all. I think I would already be in hiding rather that writing this article if it was.
One of the weirdest bits I remember about this game is the random elevator section between each stage. Get it right, and you move to the next level. Get it wrong, and you have to work your way through a rock-hard level with tonnes of enemies. Can you push back the invading forces and destroy the evil Cyber-Lip? Two mavericks against the alien world — I like those odds! Still, the graphics are good, the detail in the players is pretty ahead of its time, and the game plays really well.
There are 18 teams to choose from and two difficulty settings that you can play through. Critics at the time even went as far as to say that this was the best sports game that they had ever played. World Heroes Perfect is the first in a long series of arcade-style fighting games in our list of the best Neo Geo games.
All of the previous fighters from the series return for World Heroes Perfect, and you the player must compete in a tournament to discover who is the strongest fighter in history. Each fighter has his or her own special ability, and you can play the game through in either 1-player mode or battle a friend in 2-player multiplayer mode.
Apart from adding a few new features and a new character, this game is essentially an update of the previous instalment in the series. It was one of the first games of the time to have a MB cartridge too. That seems crazy in a world where we now have 1TB memory sticks. There are similarities to the King of Fighters series in that Roddy and Cathy have special moves that can be pulled out when facing off against bad guys.
Apart from that, the series has a Donkey Kong country feel about it. The worlds in Top Hunter are colourful and fun to play through. They must travel through four worlds; Ice, Forest, Wind, and Fire. Top Hunter received great reviews from critics at the time and high praise for its soundtrack and memorable bosses. Give it a go and let us know your thoughts!
While Nazca were creating Metal Slug, they were also working on a very different type of Neo Geo game. Neo Turf Masters is a golfing title. While golf might not be for everyone, this is a fun, competitive game for players. You can either test your skills in Stroke Play or go head-to-head in Match Play. Neo Turf Masters has six players from around the world for you to choose from. They each have different playing styles and signature looks.
There are 4 courses to chose between, and the on screen information relating to weather conditions and hit-power are all designed to help you become a better virtual player. I never knew that golf could be any of those things.
But, I sure like Turf Masters, so maybe it can! Last Resort is set many years in the future. Not content with wrecking one planet, Humans are now trying to colonize space too.
A computer virus messes up their plans and brainwashes some of the humans to take its side, and all hell breaks loose. The next title in our list of the best Neo Geo games is treasure-seeking action at its finest. Jonny is a treasure hunter who finds a piece of said map. I wonder if the developers just ran out of names and thought that would do?
Wielding a yo-yo and a brain brimming with the need for adventure, Jonny must head out to save his girlfriend from a mad scientist you know the type. He also has to retrieve his piece of the map that was stolen at the same time. Play 1-player or team up with a friend to bring sweets and candies back to the world. They recently appeared in our list of the best Commodore 64 games with Bubble Bobble.
Puzzle Bobble went on to inspire games like Beehive Bedlam and all of the other Candy Crush-style mobile games that you can pick up on your smartphone.
Bob and Bub are back, but this time the aim of the game is to match up coloured bubbles in order to clear your screen. It is, however, incredibly addictive and frustrating in equal measure. The single player mode sees you trying to clear screens with a pre-determined pattern of bubbles. There are 32 levels, each varying in their difficulty.
The 2-player mode has no levels, but bubbles that you eradicate will appear on your players screen. Crossed Swords had a loose RPG feel to it. They defend and strike at the perfect moment, bringing honour to Belkana and not dying in the first ten seconds like a berk. You can either team up with a mate or go solo on this game. Magical weapons can be collected, and the game has multiple paths that you can travel down.
You may well have played Sengoku on the Super Famicom. Transforming is the key to getting ahead in Sengoku. Luckily for video game historians interested in playing the game, this title recently became available on the Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archive collection.
This made it very visually appealing , and it quickly set itself apart from the competition. Unlike most games produced in such situations, this title was fantastic in almost every way. Including its graphics and its TKoF-like combat system. Watching Mai Shiranui and Chun-Li duking it out is nothing short of legendary. Not only does it feature an all-star cast with picks from every title in the series, but the spritework and fluid animation were utterly stunning.
On top of that, this fluidity extended to the actual combat system. Chaining attacks together had never felt so natural. Instead of giant Lovecraftian monstrosities, this game pits you against enemy tanks and aircraft while commanding one of eight planes, including the F Tomcat and the F Eagle. If you want a shoot-em-up where your objective is satisfactorily blowing everything up, this title is the one for you. I love games with a heavy Japanese aesthetic. Samurai, Shinto priests, and other colorful Japanese staples are all right up my alley — and, therefore, The Last Blade is too.
Developed by SNK and released for the Neo Geo in , this weapon-based fighter was the alternative to the long-running Samurai Shodown series.
It emphasizes story and worldbuilding along with more subtle character designs. With incredibly sharp sprites, detailed backgrounds, and special attacks that were wonderfully flashy, this game quickly rose to legendary status among Neo Geo fans. Absolutely worth a try if you can find it anywhere or find a working ROM of it.
It introduces combat styles focused on either speed or power, giving players more freedom to develop their own strategies. The Neo Geo CD version features the shortest loading times and an amazing orchestral arrangement of the original soundtrack, so play that one if you get the chance.
At least better than playing real golf. While the first title in the series is iconic, the third release from is the most polished product. Plus this last release also introduces some mechanics from newer franchises, such as juggle combos, which made it a more complete game.
Just like Metal Slug, the game features a charming cast of characters going all out against tanks, enemy soldiers, and a wide array of other high-octane opponents. This includes bosses that felt four times as epic thanks to how successfully the game hyped-up each fight.
Both in visual and technical aspects. This title follows the Elta the Magician in his quest to defeat the evil sorcerer Gal Agiese. On his way, the pointy hat hero must defeat hordes of demons and other monstrosities, and even shape-shift into different creatures to overcome diverse challenges. Certainly great news here! If only it were possible to emulate disc based media Sega Saturn would be very welcome Great news for the Wii VC.
Will be good to get some classic NeoGeo games. Nintendo really need to start working on a Arcade Joystick for all the great fighters on the NeoGeo. Not sure the Classic Controller will be able to put up with all the battering.
Don't quote me on the speccy thing, it's just something I heard. Could be lies, could be something truthful there. Only time will tell I suppose. Good news. At least we won't have to put up with the poor quality bit console conversions.
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