Mean Machines Issue 1

News
Ocean to release Robocop II as their first NES title and Robocop on the Gameboy.

Sega Megadrive and Nintendo Gameboy shown at the CES show.

New software house Techmagic converting Pacmania, Populous and Shadow of the Beast to the Master System.

Insector X released on Megadrive in Japan.

Electronic Arts line up first batch of Megadrive software: Populous, Budokan and Zany Golf

Domark to produce Sega games.

US Gold to release Leaderboard and Heroes of the Lance for the Sega.

System 3's Last Ninja II to be converted to NES.

Paradroid to be converted to Nintendo?

Accolade to release E-Motion as Harmony on Gameboy.

Consoles We Once Loved: Atari VCS

Super Famicom close to launch in Japan.

Hellfire soon to be released on Megadrive.

Dick Tracy and Total Recall to appear on NES.

Tengen converting arcade titles to Megadrive, Cyberball and Klax being in the first batch.

Williams Pinbot to be released on NES

Previews
Megaman II - NES

Moonwalker - Megadrive

Super Monaco GP - Megadrive

Comments
Revenge of Shinobi - 94%

Utterly brilliant in every way. If you don't make this your next purchase you're mad!

Silent Service - 82%

Although it lacks the immediate action of other games, Silent Service is an enjoyable and interesting sub-simulation.

Impossible Mission - 94%

An utterly superbly game that simply oozes class. Don't miss it under any circumstances.

Life Force - 86%

A Stunning shoot 'em up which is a must for your collection.

Wonderboy III - 95%

An outstanding golden oldie which deserves to be snapped up immediately.

Golden Axe - 91%

A flawless conversion that even improves on the arcade game! Superb!

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - 85%

You'll believe a man can whip! A great looking game that offers plenty of fun.

Super Mario Bros II - 89%

A tremendous sequel to Super Mario Brothers.

Paperboy - 85%

It's great to see a classic game like this translated so well. Brilliant!

Gauntlet - 92%

Don't miss this exciting old-but-ageless classic!

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles - 90%

Bodacious stuff! Definately worth shelling out for!

Bionic Commando - 81%

Difficult, but still an entertaining platform romp - essential for platforms 'n' ladders fiends.

Summer Games - 41%

Poor graphics and dull gameplay makes Summer Games a bummer game.

Ghouls 'n' Ghosts - 92%

A perfect conversion. Whether you're a fan of the coin-op or not, don't miss this.

Double Dragon II: The Revenge - 80%

If you haven't got the original game, Double Dragon II is highly recommended.

Super Hang-On - 86%

A very high quality racing game which is a must for speed freaks.

Thunderforce II - 82%

A fast and furious shoot 'em up which should appeal to blasting fanatics.

Truxton - 82%

A highly enjoyable blasting romp. Recommended to shoot 'em up fans.

Skate or Die - 78%

A tricky game to master - but has great potential if you persevere.

Tips
NES

Kung-Fu, Megaman, Double Dragon: The Revenge

Megadrive

Altered Beast