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Disney's The Jungle Book

Disney's The Jungle Book Genesis MS-DOS

Disney's The Jungle Book (1994) is a fun and colorful action-platformer based on the classic Disney animated film. Released by Virgin Interactive, it lets players take on the role of Mowgli as he navigates the jungle, avoiding dangerous animals, solving puzzles, and meeting beloved characters from the film.

Year: 1994

Genre: Platformer

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Asterix & Obelix

Asterix & Obelix DOS MS-DOS Windows Super Nintendo Game Boy

Asterix & Obelix (1995) is a side-scrolling platformer based on the beloved French comic series.

Year: 1995

Genre: Platformer

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Captain Claw

Captain Claw Windows

Captain Claw (1997) is a side-scrolling platformer starring a swashbuckling pirate cat on a quest for treasure and freedom. Developed by Monolith Productions, it became a cult classic for its smooth 2D animation, challenging gameplay, and adventurous pirate theme.

Year: 1997

Genre: Action

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ACE VENTURA

ACE VENTURA Windows

Ace Ventura: The CD-Rom Game** is a zany, point-and-click adventure that captures the chaotic humor of the beloved animated detective. Dive into offbeat puzzles, goofy dialogue, and wild situations in this cartoon-style mystery full of laughs.

Year: 1996

Genre: Adventure

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Mortal Komabt 3

Mortal Komabt 3 Game Boy Genesis MS-DOS PlayStation Super Nintendo

Mortal Kombat 3 brings intense one-on-one fighting action with brutal combos, iconic Fatalities, and a larger cast of fighters than ever before. Face off in brutal battles across Earthrealm and Outworld in a true arcade classic.

Year: 1995

Genre: Action

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Mortal Kombat 2

Mortal Kombat 2 Game Boy Genesis MS-DOS Super Nintendo

Mortal Kombat II is the legendary sequel that expanded the brutal world of Mortal Kombat with new fighters, deadlier fatalities, and a refined fighting system that set the bar for arcade-style combat games.

Year: 1993

Genre: Action

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Duke Nukem 3D

Duke Nukem 3D DOS MS-DOS Windows

Duke Nukem 3D is a classic first-person shooter that took the gaming world by storm in 1996. Known for its over-the-top action, humor, and iconic protagonist, Duke Nukem, the game set new standards for interactive environments and intense combat.

Year: 1996

Genre: Shooter

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Moorhuhn or Crazy Chicken

Moorhuhn or Crazy Chicken Mac OSX Windows

Moorhuhn (Crazy Chicken) is a simple yet wildly addictive shooting gallery game from Germany that took Europe by storm in the late '90s. Its quirky humor, fast-paced chicken hunting, and point-chasing gameplay made it a cult favorite among casual gamers.

Year: 1999

Genre: Arcade

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Home Alone 2

Home Alone 2 DOS Game Boy MS-DOS Nes Super Nintendo

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 2D side-scrolling platformer released in December 1993, based on the popular movie. The player controls Kevin McCallister, who must escape Harry and Marv while surviving traps and hazards around New York landmarks.

Year: 1993

Genre: Platformer

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Home Alone

Home Alone Amiga MS-DOS Nes Game Boy

In Home Alone, the player controls Kevin McCallister, who must defend his house from burglars Harry and Marv. The goal is to set traps around the house and survive for a set amount of time until the police arrive.

Year: 1991

Genre: Action

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Crazy Cars 3

Crazy Cars 3 Amiga MS-DOS Atari Spectrum

Crazy Cars II is the direct sequel to Titus Interactive’s early racing series, bringing a significant evolution compared to the original.

Year: 1992

Genre: Racing

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Age of Empires - The Rise Of Rome

Age of Empires - The Rise Of Rome Windows

Released in 1998 as the official expansion pack to Age of Empires, The Rise of Rome brought new life to Ensemble Studios’ groundbreaking RTS.

Year: 1998

Genre: Strategy

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Prince of Persia 2

Prince of Persia 2 Amiga Commodore 64 Mac OSX MS-DOS Nes Sega Atari

Prince of Persia is one of the most influential cinematic platformers ever created, and the 1993 PC version remains a defining entry of its time.

Year: 1993

Genre: Platformer

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