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https://www.classic-games.net/side-arms/

Side Arms holds the distinction of being one of the first games I ever played for the TG-16. I remember it being brutally difficult but fun and that description holds up. This is a great arcade port and a solid shooter although it has stiff competition on the system.

https://www.classic-games.net/mega-turrican/

An awesome action game with ridiculous production values. I can understand it might not be everyone's cup of tea if you like the old style of Turrican but personally I'll take this any day.

https://www.classic-games.net/demons-crest/

Play this game! Absolutely phenomenal and deserving of a higher profile.

https://www.classic-games.net/a-boy-his-blob/

One of the most creative games in the NES library but its execution leaves something to be desired. The Wii remake is this concept fully realized.

https://www.classic-games.net/iron-tank/

I dismissed Iron Tank because of Ikari Warriors but I'm glad I gave it another chance. Its a bit long but an otherwise excellent shooter and one of SNK's better NES games.

https://www.classic-games.net/dj-boy/

An awful port of the arcade game and one of the system's worst games. Stay away.

https://www.classic-games.net/thunder-force-ii/

Probably the second best Genesis launch title after Golden Axe. Still fairly fun after all these years despite stiff competition.

https://www.classic-games.net/todd-mcfarlanes-spawn/

Some good ideas buried under lackluster execution. I wanted to like it but its flaws weigh it down heavily.

https://www.classic-games.net/legendary-wings/

An improvement over the arcade game but a bit too repetitive in my opinion. There are better options if you want an NES shooter.

https://www.classic-games.net/g-i-joe/

One of the best licensed titles for the NES and a great action game in general. I came to this one late and regret it. Still worth playing today.