All Nintendo items of 1988

Airwolf (Kyugo)

Deep within enemy territory, your fellow countrymen are imprisoned. Only one man in the free world would dare attempt to save them. You, Stringfellow Hawke, commander of Airwolf. And yet, as you strap yourself into...

Sat 24-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Akira

In the 21st Century, 30 years after a devastating global nuclear war, mankind is once again on the brink of total annihilation. In a world populated by rival motorcycle gangs and petty politicians, a powerful...

Sat 24-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Family Trainer 9: Fuuun Takeshi Jou 2

The sequel to Family Trainer: Totsugeki! Fuun Takeshi Shiro and the ninth game to be made for the NES Power Pad/Family Trainer by Bandai and Human Entertainment. Like its predecessor, it is based on Japanese...

Tue 20-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Fantasy Zone 2: Opa-Opa no Namida

Opa-Opa is at it again in this zany return to his original homeland some ten years later. Welcome to Fantasy Zone II where perils are great and rewards even greater. During your visit you’ll discover...

Tue 20-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Final Fantasy II

THE BIRTH OF A GENERATION A long lived peace…Is at an end. The Emperor of Palamecia has called forth monsters from the Underworld..and has begun his campaign for world conquest. A rebel army arose in...

Sat 17-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Fighting Road

Fighting Road is an Action game, developed and published by Toei Animation, which was released in Japan in 1988.

Tue 13-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

’89 Dennou Kyuusei Uranai

’89 Dennou Kyuusei Uranai is one of those horoscope sims that used to be very popular in Japan in the early days of home consoles. They still exist today, but they tend to be extended...

Sat 10-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Bionic Commando

Bionic Commando takes place ten years after an unspecified World War between two warring factions. The game follows a commando who must infiltrate an enemy base and foil the enemy’s plot to launch missiles.

Tue 06-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Blades of Steel

against either the computer or another player. Tournament matches are similar to the NHL playoffs. It starts out as one team of the player’s choice going against other teams in a playoff style tournament. The...

Thu 01-12-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Family Mahjong II: Shanghai he no Michi

Family Mahjong II: Shanghai e no Michi is a Mahjong game released only in Japan for the Nintendo Famicom. Family Mahjong II: Shanghai e no Michi is a Mahjong game and the direct sequel to...

Fri 25-11-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Family Quiz 4-nin wa Rival

Family Quiz 4-nin wa Rival (ファミリークイズ 4人はライバル? lit. Family Quiz 4 Man Rivalry) is a Japanese trivia game devloped by Athena for the Famicom, and published in Japan in November of 1988. This game was...

Wed 16-11-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Gambler Jiko Chuushinha

A Mahjong game based on a manga license, published by Asmik for the NES and MSX in Japan only. Gambler Jiko Chuushinha is a mahjong gambling game based on a manga with the same name....

Fri 11-11-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Anticipation

Bored with board games? Tired of pursuing trivia? Had your fill of ethical questions? Then you’re ready for ANTICIPATION. This zany, unpredictable, totally wacked-out video board game begins with a giant connect-the-dots puzzle. Suddenly, a...

Tue 01-11-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Blaster Master

You’ve fallen down a hidden manhole into a world of creatures so terrifying they’d scare the rats away. You can panic and perish, or blast your way through an endless maze of tunnels, searching for...

Tue 01-11-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

America Daitouryou Senkyo: United State Presidental Race

America Daitouryou Senkyo: United State Presidental Race is a Strategy game, developed and published by Hect, which was released in Japan in 1988.

Fri 28-10-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu e…

The Legacy of Erdrick Continues… On your 16th birthday, you wake to the sound of your mother’s voice. “This is the day you are to see the King of Aliahan.” Your mother has raised you...

Sun 02-10-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Erika to Satoru no Yume Bōken

Erika to Satoru no Yume Bōken (えりかとさとるの夢冒険? lit. “Erika and Satoru’s Dream Adventure”) is a 1988 Japan-exclusive adventure video game for the Famicom. It is a fairytale-inspired menu-driven adventure game. Players use the menu commands...

Tue 27-09-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Famicom Meijinsen

Famicom Meijinsen is a Miscellaneous game, developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 1988.

Fri 02-09-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Dragon Ball: Daimaou Fukkatsu

The story is set right after The 22nd Tenkaichi Boudouki and everyone finding Kurirun dead, along with a note with the Demon symbol on it. Master Roshi explains that Piccolo Daimaou, an ancient evil being,...

Fri 12-08-1988 12:00 | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases

Famicom Wars

Players take control of one of two warring nations, Red Star and Blue Moon, as they seek to establish turn-based dominance over each other. After selecting which stage to start the game and setting which,...