Sports
Here we have all the games in the Sports Section.
Famicom Disk System
Sports
Solid overhead kick around with Konamis fine flair for presentation and good arcade mechanics to ensure the ball hits the back on the net with frequent regularity. Definite promotion contender.
Super Famicom
Sports
Futuristic Super Famicom classic with jumps, power boosts and plenty of mad machines such as Hot Violet, Stingray and Crazy Horse making it a great gaming universe.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
This overhead perspective racing game tests your reflexes to the max. Rev heads will relish its fast paced gameplay.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Overhead perspective racing game that captures the essence of Formula 1 to the point where the petrol fumes and burning rubber seem to be emitted from the whining PC Engine. Best to check the step down in such instances too though.
PC Engine Super CD ROM
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The hum of engines accompanies this overhead speed freak which thankfully has helpfully cursors appearing to guide the driver round the right bend. As in the real sport, tactical pit stops are a must and the right tyres boosts chances of a podium finish rather than just watching the fun from below.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
There is a nice retro feel to the grid in F1 Pilot making for a very accomplished Engine racer. Features world circuits including Brazil, Monaco, Mexico, France, Belgium, Italy, Great Britain and of course Japan.
Famicom Cart
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Nintendo’s Famicom success was backed up by many superb Nintendo produced titles, besides the likes of Mario and Zelda. This formula one racer ticks all the boxes and has incredible attention to detail and presentation, as you would expect from a triple A title.
Famicom Cart
Sports
Never a dull moment with players such as Cupid having a game on a court in space. Players also have very varied shot repertoires adding to the novelty of the colourful and varied courts.
Famicom Cart
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The Famicom was decades ahead in terms of its escapades into peripherals and this Family Trainer jogging game is a fine example followed up in years to come by the Wii version. It even tells players how long they have run for and how many calories burned up running through the parks of Tokyo against rival competitiors.
Famicom Cart
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Players get their daily fix of exercise by manoeuvring around the park trying to track down criminals and apprehnding them. Not as easy as it may sound when using your feet to control the action, but a great use fo the peripheral.
Famicom Cart
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Walking like a crab, pushing a beach ball along in a race and hopping from log to log in this sports themed game for the Family Trainer mat. A fine peripheral and well supported by Nintendo.
PSP
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Fine scaling to ensure the on pitch action also remains on-screen. Graphically very sound and a smooth passing engine with the razzmatazz of the crowd and excitable commentators.
Gamecube
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Fully licensed by FIFA and the Japan Football Association ensuring the proper teams. Packed with evidence EA’s panache for presentation. The series has come a long way since its Mega Drive incarnations.
Sega Saturn
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Wrestling from the kings of grapple Human. Genki wouldn’t fancy getting pinned off the Canadian judo killer Joe nor coming up against the mysterious moves of the Hong Kong Dragon God much either!
PC Engine HU Card
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Sequel in the no hold barred hit series. Improved game modes include the ‘Excite’ and ‘World Champion’ Series as well as the sixteen player ‘Super Tournament’ and ‘Elimination Match’.
PC Engine HU Card
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Sequel in the no hold barred hit series. Improved game modes include the ‘Excite’ and ‘World Champion’ Series as well as the sixteen player ‘Super Tournament’ and ‘Elimination Match’.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Third and final installment allows four player match ups and fighting both in and out of the ring. Watch out for Tommy Bomber’s Back Drop and Englishman Dynamic Billy’s Diving Head Butt!
Sega Saturn
Sports
So confident are the developers of this fishing sim. into making you want to head off for a wee fishing holiday, it is sponsored by Japan Airlines and Nikko Hotels! Four modes: lake fishing, boat fishing, competitive match fishing and fishing in Saipan!
Playstation
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Plenty of hard work is required in getting the shoulder barges and sliding tackles in to get the ball in a decent shooting position. A real battle of attrition in two player mode. The midfield general of football titles.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Real test of stamina as getting the ball in the onion bag involves a fair amount of sweat and toil. Arcade style action comes into its own in two player mode.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Real test of stamina as getting the ball in the onion bag involves a fair amount of sweat and toil. Arcade style action comes into its own in two player mode.
Playstation
Sports
Fine interpretation of the sport that left many behind in its slipstream with its fine handling and impressive draw distance.
PS3
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Sonys Liverpool office attains F1 nirvana with this amazingly accurate representation of the sport only missing the smell of burning rubber and fuel fumes. Not only is the game almost indistinguishable from the Sunday afternoon sport, but the cars handling is true to the laws of physics making for smooth handling Ea mistake is always the drivers fault (or one of the keener competitors!) Includes a career mode to play from the humble beginnings up to the podium with all the official F1 data included from the 2006 season. Attaining new echelons of excellence.
Virtual Boy
Sports
From the creator of the Virtual Boy (and the WonderSwan) Gunpei Yokoi comes this outer space themed realistic pinball title with crisp digitised sound and samples, along with a save facility so high scores can be saved. The hardware’s 3D effect works well.
Playstation
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Subtitled “One and Only Road to Victory.” To quote: “GR3 will realize your dream. The super thoroughbreds wait for your ride. Why not play the real 3D jockey racing game? It’s the ultimate horse riding game, you’ve never seen!!”
GameBoy Advance
Sports
Dodgeball is a popular sport in Japan and Bandai have done a sterling job in this GBA version. The players are nicely animated and must catch the ball or take a hit (and also remain temporarily stunned.) Fast-paced and fun.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Overhead perspective attractive golf title with four player option. Maybe Genki should listen to the caddy’s advice more often..? Also known as Go For It Golf Boys.
Nintendo 64
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Daley Thompson has a lot to answer for as the official Olympic license gives this modern day incarnation a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth, retro podium runner. Known in the West as International Track and Field Summer Games.
PS2
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Daley Thompson has a lot to answer for as the official Olympic license gives this modern day incarnation a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth, retro podium runner.
Dreamcast
Sports
Complements the button bashing action of Virtua Athlete well with the official Olympic license giving it a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth arcade podium runner.