User:The Jacketed Terrapin/List of Chronicle universes: Difference between revisions
(I suppose. There's still a lot to go, I just used what I had already written for my "Unrepresented Universes" sandbox as a starting point.) |
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This is a list of universes whose only representation in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is via a [[Chronicle]] listing. | This is a list of universes whose only representation in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is via a [[Chronicle]] listing. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = 100 Classic Books (universe)<br>100 Classic Book Collection (universe) | |title = 100 Classic Books (universe)<br>100 Classic Book Collection (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/S5EhMCM.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Genius Sonority | |developer = Genius Sonority | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|100 Classic Books}}'' (2007) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|100 Classic Books}}'' (2007) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''100 Classic Books''''' ({{ja|DS文学全集|DS Bungaku Zenshū}}, ''DS Literature Collection'') is a series of book collection games released for the Nintendo DS. The first game contained 100 public domain works of literature, while the DSiWare version, ''Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20'', only contained 20 books. A second game, titled ''Otona no Renaishōsetsu: DS Harlequin Selection'', contains 33 romance novels from the book publisher Harlequin K.K. | '''''100 Classic Books''''' ({{ja|DS文学全集|DS Bungaku Zenshū}}, ''DS Literature Collection'') is a series of book collection games released for the Nintendo DS. The first game contained 100 public domain works of literature, while the DSiWare version, ''Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20'', only contained 20 books. A second game, titled ''Otona no Renaishōsetsu: DS Harlequin Selection'', contains 33 romance novels from the book publisher Harlequin K.K. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Alleyway (universe) | |title = Alleyway (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/tjI1A4Y.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems | |developer = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy | |originconsole = Game Boy | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Alleyway|video game}}'' (1989) | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Alleyway|video game}}'' (1989) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Alleyway''''' ({{ja|アレイウェイ|Areiuĕi}}, ''Alleyway'') is a game for the Game Boy similar to Atari's ''Breakout'', in which the player controls a paddle (implied to be a spaceship according to the boxart) to hit a ball in order to break several blocks until all of them have been destroyed. | '''''Alleyway''''' ({{ja|アレイウェイ|Areiuĕi}}, ''Alleyway'') is a game for the Game Boy similar to Atari's ''Breakout'', in which the player controls a paddle (implied to be a spaceship according to the boxart) to hit a ball in order to break several blocks until all of them have been destroyed. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Backgammon (universe) | |title = Backgammon (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/EusE9e7.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | |originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Backgammon'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Backgammon'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Backgammon''''' ({{ja|バックギャモン|Bakkugyamon}}, ''Backgammon'') is a board game for the Famicom Disk System based on the board game of the same name, where the player's goal is to move all of their pieces to a specific corner of the board by rolling two dice. | '''''Backgammon''''' ({{ja|バックギャモン|Bakkugyamon}}, ''Backgammon'') is a board game for the Famicom Disk System based on the board game of the same name, where the player's goal is to move all of their pieces to a specific corner of the board by rolling two dice. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Bass Tsuri No. 1 (universe) | |title = Bass Tsuri No. 1 (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/HRn5mJj.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = HAL Laboratory | |developer = HAL Laboratory | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Super Famicom | |originconsole = Super Famicom | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1}}'' (1997) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1}}'' (1997) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1''''' ({{ja|糸井重里のバス釣りNo.1|Itoi Shigesato no Basu Tsuri Nanbā 1}}, ''Shigesato Itoi's No. 1 Bass Fishing'') is a series of fishing games by Shigesato Itoi. The game was originally released for the Super Famicom, and would later get a Definitive version for the Nintendo 64. While the Super Famicom version has a photorealistic human cast, the Nintendo 64 version has a cast of anthropomorphic cartoon animals. | '''''Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1''''' ({{ja|糸井重里のバス釣りNo.1|Itoi Shigesato no Basu Tsuri Nanbā 1}}, ''Shigesato Itoi's No. 1 Bass Fishing'') is a series of fishing games by Shigesato Itoi. The game was originally released for the Super Famicom, and would later get a Definitive version for the Nintendo 64. While the Super Famicom version has a photorealistic human cast, the Nintendo 64 version has a cast of anthropomorphic cartoon animals. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Clubhouse Games (universe)<br>All-Time Classics (universe) | |title = Clubhouse Games (universe)<br>All-Time Classics (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/AIMxbDE.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Agenda<br>NDcube<br>C.A. Production | |developer = Agenda<br>NDcube<br>C.A. Production | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Clubhouse Games}}'' (2005) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Clubhouse Games}}'' (2005) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Clubhouse Games''''' ({{ja| | '''''Clubhouse Games''''' ({{ja|アソビ大全|Asobi Taizen}}, ''Collection of Games'') is a series of tabletop compilation games released for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Switch. Several of the games from the original DS game have also been released via five DSiWare installments under the name ''Clubhouse Games Express''. | ||
The original DS game is listed in all regions. In the Japanese version, the game is listed twice, one for the original 2005 release and the other for the Wi-Fi re-release. | The original DS game is listed in all regions. In the Japanese version, the game is listed twice, one for the original 2005 release and the other for the Wi-Fi re-release. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Cruis'n (universe) | |title = Cruis'n (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/vPjCgHs.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Midway<br>Raw Thrills | |developer = Midway<br>Raw Thrills | ||
|publisher = Nintendo<br>Midway | |publisher = Nintendo<br>Midway | ||
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|originconsole = Arcade | |originconsole = Arcade | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Cruis'n USA}}'' (1994) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Cruis'n USA}}'' (1994) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Cruis'n''''' is a series of racing games that originally got its start at the arcades. The player races through several tracks of locations based on the theme of the game, such as the United States or the entire world. | '''''Cruis'n''''' is a series of racing games that originally got its start at the arcades. The player races through several tracks of locations based on the theme of the game, such as the United States or the entire world. | ||
''Cruis'n USA'' and ''Cruis'n World'' are both listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | The Nintendo 64 versions of ''Cruis'n USA'' and ''Cruis'n World'' are both listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = DS Kondate Zenshū (universe) | |title = DS Kondate Zenshū (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/K7YCueT.gif|250px}} | ||
|developer = | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
|genres = Cooking reference | |genres = Cooking reference | ||
|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū''''' ({{ja|健康応援レシピ1000 DS献立全集|Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000 DS Kondate Zenshū}}, ''Healthy Support Recipe 1000: DS Menu Collection'') is a cooking reference game released for the Nintendo DS, containing 1,000 healthy recipes to create a menu and to send to friends. | '''''Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū''''' ({{ja|健康応援レシピ1000 DS献立全集|Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000 DS Kondate Zenshū}}, ''Healthy Support Recipe 1000: DS Menu Collection'') is a cooking reference game released for the Nintendo DS, containing 1,000 healthy recipes to create a menu and to send to friends. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = DS Shigureden (universe) | |title = DS Shigureden (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/xPALG2J.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Touch de Tanoshimu Hyakunin-Isshu: DS Shigureden'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Touch de Tanoshimu Hyakunin-Isshu: DS Shigureden'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''DS Shigureden''''' ({{ja|DS時雨殿|DS Shigureden}}, ''DS Shigureden'') is a tabletop game released for the Nintendo DS based on the Shigureden museum in Japan, in which the player plays a series of card games based on Hyakunin-Isshu, which is a collection of 100 Japanese poems. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name ''Touch de Oboeru Hyakunin-Isshu: Chotto DSi Shigureden''. | '''''DS Shigureden''''' ({{ja|DS時雨殿|DS Shigureden}}, ''DS Shigureden'') is a tabletop game released for the Nintendo DS based on the Shigureden museum in Japan, in which the player plays a series of card games based on Hyakunin-Isshu, which is a collection of 100 Japanese poems. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name ''Touch de Oboeru Hyakunin-Isshu: Chotto DSi Shigureden''. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Endless Ocean (universe) | |title = Endless Ocean (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/yF2Liwe.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Arika | |developer = Arika | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Wii | |originconsole = Wii | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Endless Ocean}}'' (2007) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Endless Ocean}}'' (2007) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Endless Ocean''''' ({{ja|フォーエバーブルー|Fōebā Burū}}, ''Forever Blue'') is a series of scuba diving games released by Arika for the Wii. | '''''Endless Ocean''''' ({{ja|フォーエバーブルー|Fōebā Burū}}, ''Forever Blue'') is a series of scuba diving games released by Arika for the Wii. | ||
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|title = F-1 Race (universe) | |title = F-1 Race (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/rla1AGw.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Famicom | |originconsole = Famicom | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|F-1 Race}}'' (1984) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|F-1 Race}}'' (1984) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''F-1 Race''''' ({{ja|F1レース|F1 Rēsu}}, ''F-1 Race'') is a racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Famicom and Game Boy. | '''''F-1 Race''''' ({{ja|F1レース|F1 Rēsu}}, ''F-1 Race'') is a racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Famicom and Game Boy. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Face Training (universe) | |title = Face Training (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/6QeGT8Z.jpeg|250px}} | ||
|developer = Intelligent Systems | |developer = Intelligent Systems | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Face Training: Facial exercises to strengthen and relax from Fumiko Inudo'' (2007) | |firstinstallment = ''Face Training: Facial exercises to strengthen and relax from Fumiko Inudo'' (2007) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Face Training''''' ({{ja|DS顔トレーニング|DS Kao Torēningu}}, ''DS Face Training'') is a face training game developed by Intelligent Systems in collaboration with Fumiko Inudo released for the Nintendo DS. The Japanese version was released for the Nintendo DS and DS Lite, and came with a camera accessory called "Faceningscan" that would be inserted into the GBA slot of the system. The European version was released as one of the few games to be released exclusively on a DSi cartridge, and used the system's built-in camera. | '''''Face Training''''' ({{ja|DS顔トレーニング|DS Kao Torēningu}}, ''DS Face Training'') is a face training game developed by Intelligent Systems in collaboration with Fumiko Inudo released for the Nintendo DS. The Japanese version was released for the Nintendo DS and DS Lite, and came with a camera accessory called "Faceningscan" that would be inserted into the GBA slot of the system. The European version was released as one of the few games to be released exclusively on a DSi cartridge, and used the system's built-in camera. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Flash Focus (universe)<br>Sight Training (universe) | |title = Flash Focus (universe)<br>Sight Training (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/6NSOfL9.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>Namco Bandai | |developer = Nintendo<br>Namco Bandai | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day}}'' (2007) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day}}'' (2007) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day''''' ({{ja|見る力を実践で鍛える DS眼力トレーニング|Miru Chikara o Jissen de Kitaeru: DS Mejikara Torēningu}}, ''Practice Your Sight With Training: DS Eye Training'') is a vision training game developed by Namco Bandai in collaboration with Hisao Ishigaki released for the Nintendo DS. | '''''Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day''''' ({{ja|見る力を実践で鍛える DS眼力トレーニング|Miru Chikara o Jissen de Kitaeru: DS Mejikara Torēningu}}, ''Practice Your Sight With Training: DS Eye Training'') is a vision training game developed by Namco Bandai in collaboration with Hisao Ishigaki released for the Nintendo DS. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Galactic Pinball (universe) | |title = Galactic Pinball (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/wjlrhs7.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Intelligent Systems | |developer = Intelligent Systems | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Virtual Boy | |originconsole = Virtual Boy | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Galactic Pinball}}'' (1995) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Galactic Pinball}}'' (1995) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Galactic Pinball''''' ({{ja|ギャラクティックピンボール|Gyarakutikku Pinbōru}}, ''Galactic Pinball'') is a sci-fi themed pinball game released for the Virtual Boy. It was one of the launch titles released for the system. | '''''Galactic Pinball''''' ({{ja|ギャラクティックピンボール|Gyarakutikku Pinbōru}}, ''Galactic Pinball'') is a sci-fi themed pinball game released for the Virtual Boy. It was one of the launch titles released for the system. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Ganbaru Watashi (universe) | |title = Ganbaru Watashi (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/LsntYn8.gif|250px}} | ||
|developer = syn Sophia | |developer = syn Sophia | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Ganbaru Watashi no Kakei Diary'' (2007) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Ganbaru Watashi no Kakei Diary'' (2007) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Ganbaru Watashi''''' ({{ja|がんばる私|Ganbaru Watashi}}, ''I'll Do My Best'') is a household financing game developed by sny Sophia released for the Nintendo DS. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name ''Ganbaru Watashi no Osaifu Ōendan''. | '''''Ganbaru Watashi''''' ({{ja|がんばる私|Ganbaru Watashi}}, ''I'll Do My Best'') is a household financing game developed by sny Sophia released for the Nintendo DS. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name ''Ganbaru Watashi no Osaifu Ōendan''. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Geist (universe) | |title = Geist (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/ZwgAEM9.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = n-Space | |developer = n-Space | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = GameCube | |originconsole = GameCube | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Geist|video game}}'' (2005) | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Geist|video game}}'' (2005) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Geist''''' is a first-person action-adventure game released for the Nintendo GameCube about John Raimi, whose soul is separated from his body and must possess a living organism or an inanimate object to avoid being pulled towards the afterlife. The game is notable for being one of the first Nintendo-published games to receive an M (Mature) rating from the ESRB. | '''''Geist''''' is a first-person action-adventure game released for the Nintendo GameCube about John Raimi, whose soul is separated from his body and must possess a living organism or an inanimate object to avoid being pulled towards the afterlife. The game is notable for being one of the first Nintendo-published games to receive an M (Mature) rating from the ESRB. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Golf (universe) | |title = Golf (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/kPjQebT.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Golf|1984 video game}}'' (1984) | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Golf|1984 video game}}'' (1984) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Golf''''' ({{ja|ゴルフ|Gorufu}}, ''Golf'') is a golf video game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES and Game Boy. | '''''Golf''''' ({{ja|ゴルフ|Gorufu}}, ''Golf'') is a golf video game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES and Game Boy. | ||
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|title = Gomoku Narabe Renju (universe) | |title = Gomoku Narabe Renju (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/lKW5TGC.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Famicom | |originconsole = Famicom | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Gomoku Narabe Renju'' (1983) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Gomoku Narabe Renju'' (1983) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Gomoku Narabe Renju''''' ({{ja|五目ならべ 連珠|Gomoku Narabe Renju}}, ''Gomoku Narabe Renju'') is a board game for the Famicom based on the board game of Go, in which three pieces are placed on the board (two black and one white), where the player's goal is to arrange a line of five pieces in their color, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. | '''''Gomoku Narabe Renju''''' ({{ja|五目ならべ 連珠|Gomoku Narabe Renju}}, ''Gomoku Narabe Renju'') is a board game for the Famicom based on the board game of Go, in which three pieces are placed on the board (two black and one white), where the player's goal is to arrange a line of five pieces in their color, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Gumshoe (universe) | |title = Gumshoe (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/DTFRpxB.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gumshoe|video game}}'' (1986) | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Gumshoe|video game}}'' (1986) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Gumshoe''''' is a light gun shooter platformer game released for the NES that was compatible with the NES Zapper. It is about Mr. Stevenson, a former FBI agent turned detective, who must save his daughter Jennifer from the mafia boss King Dom by collecting the five Black Panther Diamonds within 24 hours. | '''''Gumshoe''''' is a light gun shooter platformer game released for the NES that was compatible with the NES Zapper. It is about Mr. Stevenson, a former FBI agent turned detective, who must save his daughter Jennifer from the mafia boss King Dom by collecting the five Black Panther Diamonds within 24 hours. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Jet Impulse (universe) | |title = Jet Impulse (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/NK7XTuk.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Genki<br>Gevo Entertainment | |developer = Genki<br>Gevo Entertainment | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Jet Impulse}}'' (2007) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Jet Impulse}}'' (2007) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Jet Impulse''''' ({{ja|ジェットインパルス|Jetto Inparusu}}, ''Jet Impulse'') is a combat flight simulator game released for the Nintendo DS, in which Naomi Moriha (under the Callsign "Jasmine") and her wingmate (the player) of the Akitsu military must save the region from an evil dictator and his army. | '''''Jet Impulse''''' ({{ja|ジェットインパルス|Jetto Inparusu}}, ''Jet Impulse'') is a combat flight simulator game released for the Nintendo DS, in which Naomi Moriha (under the Callsign "Jasmine") and her wingmate (the player) of the Akitsu military must save the region from an evil dictator and his army. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Jōshiki Ryoku Training (universe) | |title = Jōshiki Ryoku Training (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/kueYTOK.gif|250px}} | ||
|developer = HAL Laboratory | |developer = HAL Laboratory | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Otona no Jōshiki Ryoku Training DS'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Otona no Jōshiki Ryoku Training DS'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Jōshiki Ryoku Training''''' ({{ja|常識力トレーニング|Jōshiki Ryoku Torēningu}}, ''Common Knowledge Training'') is a series of education games released for the Nintendo DS and Wii that tests the player's ability to work out everyday problems as quickly as they can. | '''''Jōshiki Ryoku Training''''' ({{ja|常識力トレーニング|Jōshiki Ryoku Torēningu}}, ''Common Knowledge Training'') is a series of education games released for the Nintendo DS and Wii that tests the player's ability to work out everyday problems as quickly as they can. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Knight Move (universe) | |title = Knight Move (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/dsAczlN.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = JV Dialog | |developer = JV Dialog | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | |originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Knight Move}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Knight Move}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Knight Move''''' ({{ja|ナイト・ムーブ|Naito Mūbu}}, ''Knight Move'') is a puzzle game created by Alexey Pajitnov (the creator of ''Tetris'') for the Famicom Disk System. It involves a knight chess piece that is constantly jumping and must continually choose which of the possible legal moves to make before it lands back on the board. A similar, but notably different game by the name of ''Knight Moves'' was also released in 1995 for Microsoft Windows. | '''''Knight Move''''' ({{ja|ナイト・ムーブ|Naito Mūbu}}, ''Knight Move'') is a puzzle game created by Alexey Pajitnov (the creator of ''Tetris'') for the Famicom Disk System. It involves a knight chess piece that is constantly jumping and must continually choose which of the possible legal moves to make before it lands back on the board. A similar, but notably different game by the name of ''Knight Moves'' was also released in 1995 for Microsoft Windows. | ||
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|title = Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu! (universe) | |title = Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu! (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/0DZEQUo.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Mobile21<br>Nintendo | |developer = Mobile21<br>Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy Advance | |originconsole = Game Boy Advance | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!}}'' (2002) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!}}'' (2002) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!''''' ({{ja|コロコロパズル ハッピィパネッチュ!|Koro Koro Pazuru Happyi Panetchu!}}, ''Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!'') is a puzzle game released for the Game Boy Advance, in which the player must tilt the system to make creatures called "Panechus" disappear by lining up a group of them of the same color. It is the first game for the Game Boy Advance to have a built-in tilt-sensor chip. | '''''Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!''''' ({{ja|コロコロパズル ハッピィパネッチュ!|Koro Koro Pazuru Happyi Panetchu!}}, ''Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!'') is a puzzle game released for the Game Boy Advance, in which the player must tilt the system to make creatures called "Panechus" disappear by lining up a group of them of the same color. It is the first game for the Game Boy Advance to have a built-in tilt-sensor chip. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Master of Illusion (universe)<br>Magic Made Fun (universe) | |title = Master of Illusion (universe)<br>Magic Made Fun (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/snTX9J1.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Tenyo<br>Eighting | |developer = Tenyo<br>Eighting | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Master of Illusion}}'' (2006) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Master of Illusion}}'' (2006) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Master of Illusion''''' ({{ja|マジック大全|Majikku Taizen}}, ''Magic Encyclopedia'') is a magic reference game released for the Nintendo DS, in which the player can perform various magic tricks. Several of the magic tricks have also been released individually via six DSiWare installments under the name ''Master of Illusion Express''. | '''''Master of Illusion''''' ({{ja|マジック大全|Majikku Taizen}}, ''Magic Encyclopedia'') is a magic reference game released for the Nintendo DS, in which the player can perform various magic tricks. Several of the magic tricks have also been released individually via six DSiWare installments under the name ''Master of Illusion Express''. | ||
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|title = Monster Tactics (universe) | |title = Monster Tactics (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Up4Dqe6.jpeg|250px}} | ||
|developer = Spiral | |developer = Spiral | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy Color | |originconsole = Game Boy Color | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Monster Tactics'' (2000) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Monster Tactics'' (2000) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Monster Tactics''''' ({{ja|モンスタータクティクス|Monsutā Takutikusu}}, ''Monster Tactics'') is a strategy role-playing game released for the Game Boy Color that stars a monster hunter named Kabin, who must save the Iraldi Kingdom from monsters who hide in darkness. | '''''Monster Tactics''''' ({{ja|モンスタータクティクス|Monsutā Takutikusu}}, ''Monster Tactics'') is a strategy role-playing game released for the Game Boy Color that stars a monster hunter named Kabin, who must save the Iraldi Kingdom from monsters who hide in darkness. | ||
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|title = Nester (universe) | |title = Nester (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Zv9yPBB.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Saffire Corporation<br>Nintendo | |developer = Saffire Corporation<br>Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Virtual Boy | |originconsole = Virtual Boy | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Nester's Funky Bowling}}'' (1996) {{Flag|North America}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Nester's Funky Bowling}}'' (1996) {{Flag|North America}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Nester''''' was a character and the mascot for the ''Nintendo Power'' magazine ever since the first issue, where he debuted as the co-star alongside a caricature of former ''Nintendo Power'' editor Howard Philips in the comic strip ''Howard & Nester'', before eventually becoming the starring character of the then renamed ''Nester's Adventures'' after Howard was written out of the strip. While Nester first appeared in a video game as a commentator for ''NES Play Action Football'', he would receive his own video game for the Virtual Boy titled ''Nester's Funky Bowling'', a bowling game starring him and his sister Hester. | '''''Nester''''' was a character and the mascot for the ''Nintendo Power'' magazine ever since the first issue, where he debuted as the co-star alongside a caricature of former ''Nintendo Power'' editor Howard Philips in the comic strip ''Howard & Nester'', before eventually becoming the starring character of the then renamed ''Nester's Adventures'' after Howard was written out of the strip. While Nester first appeared in a video game as a commentator for ''NES Play Action Football'', he would receive his own video game for the Virtual Boy titled ''Nester's Funky Bowling'', a bowling game starring him and his sister Hester. | ||
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|title = Odama (universe) | |title = Odama (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/iAsjlAD.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Vivarium | |developer = Vivarium | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = GameCube | |originconsole = GameCube | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Odama}}'' (2006) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Odama}}'' (2006) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Odama''''' ({{ja|大玉|Ōdama}}, ''Great Ball'') is a pinball/real-time tactics hybrid game released for the Nintendo GameCube where the player, a young general named Yamanouchi Kagetora, uses a gigantic ball called the "Odama" to bowl over enemies, shatter their defenses and wreak havoc on the battlefield. It is one of the few Nintendo GameCube games that is compatible with the Nintendo GameCube Microphone. | '''''Odama''''' ({{ja|大玉|Ōdama}}, ''Great Ball'') is a pinball/real-time tactics hybrid game released for the Nintendo GameCube where the player, a young general named Yamanouchi Kagetora, uses a gigantic ball called the "Odama" to bowl over enemies, shatter their defenses and wreak havoc on the battlefield. It is one of the few Nintendo GameCube games that is compatible with the Nintendo GameCube Microphone. | ||
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|title = Picross DS (universe) | |title = Picross DS (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/3SBJ7tq.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Jupiter | |developer = Jupiter | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Picross DS}}'' (2007) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Picross DS}}'' (2007) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Picross DS''''' ({{ja|ピクロスDS|Pikurosu DS}}, ''Picross DS'') is a picross game developed by Jupiter Corporation for the Nintendo DS. | '''''Picross DS''''' ({{ja|ピクロスDS|Pikurosu DS}}, ''Picross DS'') is a picross game developed by Jupiter Corporation for the Nintendo DS. | ||
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|title = Pinball (universe) | |title = Pinball (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Djf4PLt.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game & Watch | |originconsole = Game & Watch | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Pinball'' (1983) | |firstinstallment = ''Pinball'' (1983) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pinball''''' ({{ja|ピンボール|Pinbōru}}, ''Pinball'') is a pinball game released for the Game & Watch, NES, and part of the Nintendo VS. System series of arcade systems. The NES version also features [[Mario]] and [[Pauline]]. | '''''Pinball''''' ({{ja|ピンボール|Pinbōru}}, ''Pinball'') is a pinball game released for the Game & Watch, NES, and part of the Nintendo VS. System series of arcade systems. The NES version also features [[Mario]] and [[Pauline]]. | ||
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|title = Play Action Football (universe) | |title = Play Action Football (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/MnT3yos.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = TOSE | |developer = TOSE | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|NES Play Action Football}}'' (1990) {{flag|North America}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|NES Play Action Football}}'' (1990) {{flag|North America}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Play Action Football''''' is a series of American football video games released for the NES, Game Boy, and Super NES. | '''''Play Action Football''''' is a series of American football video games released for the NES, Game Boy, and Super NES. | ||
''NES Play Action Football'', ''Play Action Football'', and ''Super Play Action Football'' are all listed exclusively in the North American version. | ''NES Play Action Football'', ''Play Action Football'' for the Game Boy, and ''Super Play Action Football'' are all listed exclusively in the North American version. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Polarium (universe) | |title = Polarium (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Ch6Nj2q.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Mitchell | |developer = Mitchell | ||
|publisher = Nintendo<br>Atlus | |publisher = Nintendo<br>Atlus | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Polarium}}'' (2004) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Polarium}}'' (2004) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Polarium''''' ({{ja|ヒトフデ|Hitofube}}, ''Hitofube'') is a series of puzzle games released for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance, in which the player must draw lines to flip black and white tiles to clear puzzles. | '''''Polarium''''' ({{ja|ヒトフデ|Hitofube}}, ''Hitofube'') is a series of puzzle games released for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance, in which the player must draw lines to flip black and white tiles to clear puzzles. | ||
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|title = Pro Wrestling (universe) | |title = Pro Wrestling (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/iry9ABN.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = TRY | |developer = TRY | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES (Famicom Disk System) | |originconsole = NES (Famicom Disk System) | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Pro Wrestling|NES video game}}'' (1986) | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Pro Wrestling|NES video game}}'' (1986) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pro Wrestling''''' ({{ja|プロレス|Puroresu}}, ''ProWres'') is a wrestling video game released for the Famicom Disk System in Japan and NES in North America and the PAL regions. | '''''Pro Wrestling''''' ({{ja|プロレス|Puroresu}}, ''ProWres'') is a wrestling video game released for the Famicom Disk System in Japan and NES in North America and the PAL regions. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Radar Mission (universe) | |title = Radar Mission (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/9wTh4UX.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy | |originconsole = Game Boy | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Radar Mission}}'' (1990) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Radar Mission}}'' (1990) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Radar Mission''''' ({{ja|レーダーミッション|Rēdā Misshon}}, ''Radar Mission'') is a turn-based strategy game for the Game Boy that is similar to the pencil and paper game ''Battleship'', in which the player must destroy enemy ships by firing missiles on their spot. | '''''Radar Mission''''' ({{ja|レーダーミッション|Rēdā Misshon}}, ''Radar Mission'') is a turn-based strategy game for the Game Boy that is similar to the pencil and paper game ''Battleship'', in which the player must destroy enemy ships by firing missiles on their spot. | ||
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|title = Rakubiki Jiten (universe) | |title = Rakubiki Jiten (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/alu5G4k.gif|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems | |developer = Nintendo<br>Intelligent Systems | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''DS Rakubiki Jiten'' (2005) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''DS Rakubiki Jiten'' (2005) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Rakubiki Jiten''''' ({{ja|楽引辞典|Rakubiki Jiten}}, ''Advanced Dictionary'') is a series of dictionary games released for the Nintendo DS and DSiWare. | '''''Rakubiki Jiten''''' ({{ja|楽引辞典|Rakubiki Jiten}}, ''Advanced Dictionary'') is a series of dictionary games released for the Nintendo DS and DSiWare. | ||
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|title = Short Order/Eggsplode! (universe) | |title = Short Order/Eggsplode! (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/xa2mGEu.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>TOSE | |developer = Nintendo<br>TOSE | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Short Order/Eggsplode!'' (1989) {{flag|North America}} | |firstinstallment = ''Short Order/Eggsplode!'' (1989) {{flag|North America}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Short Order/Eggsplode!''''' is a compilation of two games compatible with the Power Pad released | '''''Short Order/Eggsplode!''''' is a compilation of two games compatible with the Power Pad released exclusively in North America, being the only first-party title compatible with the peripheral. ''Short Order'' is a game similar to Milton Bradley's ''Simon'' game, where the player (a fast food employee, in which player 1 is a dog and player 2 is a fox) must take the orders of anthropomorphic animal customers by following the order they want their ingredients on their burger by stepping on the corresponding circle. ''Eggsplode!'' involves trying to defuse bombs planted by foxes on hen nests by stepping on the corresponding circle while avoiding the circles that correspond to eggs laid by the hens. | ||
The game is listed exclusively in the North American version. | The game is listed exclusively in the North American version. | ||
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|title = Solar Striker (universe) | |title = Solar Striker (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/jJQltOo.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>Minakuchi Engineering | |developer = Nintendo<br>Minakuchi Engineering | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy | |originconsole = Game Boy | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Solar Striker}}'' (1990) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Solar Striker}}'' (1990) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Solar Striker''''' ({{ja|ソーラーストライカー|Sōrā Sutoraikā}}, ''Solar Striker'') is a vertical shooter game for the Game Boy, in which the player controls the titular space fighter, fighting against enemies known as the forces of Reticulon. | '''''Solar Striker''''' ({{ja|ソーラーストライカー|Sōrā Sutoraikā}}, ''Solar Striker'') is a vertical shooter game for the Game Boy, in which the player controls the titular space fighter, fighting against enemies known as the forces of Reticulon. | ||
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|title = StarTropics (universe) | |title = StarTropics (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/isd81ZA.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>Locomotive Corporation | |developer = Nintendo<br>Locomotive Corporation | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|StarTropics}}'' (1990) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|StarTropics}}'' (1990) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''StarTropics''''' is a duology of action-adventure games for the NES that star Mike Jones, who must face the villainous alien known as Zoda across space and time, solving puzzles and taking down huge monsters. The sequel, ''Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II'', is notable for being one of the last first-party titles released for the NES. | '''''StarTropics''''' is a duology of action-adventure games for the NES that star Mike Jones, who must face the villainous alien known as Zoda across space and time, solving puzzles and taking down huge monsters. The sequel, ''Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II'', is notable for being one of the last first-party titles released for the NES. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Super Scope 6 (universe)<br>Nintendo Scope 6 (universe) | |title = Super Scope 6 (universe)<br>Nintendo Scope 6 (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/XofgfQA.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = SNES | |originconsole = SNES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Super Scope 6}}'' (1992) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Super Scope 6}}'' (1992) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Super Scope 6''''' ({{ja|スーパースコープ6|Sūpā Sukōpu 6}}, ''Super Scope 6'') is a compilation of 6 games released for the Super NES that make use of the [[Super Scope]] peripheral.<!--While the Super Scope peripheral does appear as an item, actual content directly from Super Scope 6 is not present in the Super Smash Bros. series.--> | '''''Super Scope 6''''' ({{ja|スーパースコープ6|Sūpā Sukōpu 6}}, ''Super Scope 6'') is a compilation of 6 games released for the Super NES that make use of the [[Super Scope]] peripheral.<!--While the Super Scope peripheral does appear as an item, actual content directly from Super Scope 6 is not present in the Super Smash Bros. series.--> | ||
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|title = The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions (universe) | |title = The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/rCCybkg.gif|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo | |developer = Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = GameCube | |originconsole = GameCube | ||
|firstinstallment = ''The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions'' (2005) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions'' (2005) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions''''' ({{ja|伝説のクイズ王決定戦|Densetsu no | '''''The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions''''' ({{ja|伝説のクイズ王決定戦|Densetsu no Kuizu ō Ketteisen}}, ''The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions'') is a quiz game released for the Nintendo GameCube. It is one of the few Nintendo GameCube games that is compatible with the Nintendo GameCube Microphone. | ||
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | ||
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|title = Theta (universe) | |title = Theta (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/xCC6qce.jpeg|250px}} | ||
|developer = Vitei | |developer = Vitei | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Theta'' (2007) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Theta'' (2007) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Theta''''' ({{ja|シータ|Thēta}}, ''Theta'') is an underwater-themed puzzle game developed by Vitei released for the Nintendo DS. | '''''Theta''''' ({{ja|シータ|Thēta}}, ''Theta'') is an underwater-themed puzzle game developed by Vitei released for the Nintendo DS. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Time Twist (universe) | |title = Time Twist (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/W8ozYkS.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>Pax Softnica | |developer = Nintendo<br>Pax Softnica | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | |originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de...}}'' (1991) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de...}}'' (1991) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de...''''' ({{ja|タイムツイスト 歴史のかたすみで…|Taimu Tsuisuto Rekishi no Katasumi de…}}, ''Time Twist: On the Outskirts of History...'') is a text-based adventure game released for the Famicom Disk System, in which the protagonist, a young boy, has his soul separated from his body by a devil, allowing him to temporarily take control of other humans and animals, and must use this ability to thwart the plans of the time-traveling devil and return to his own body. The game is notable for containing several mature and religious themes, such as Christianity, the topic of racism, and a depiction of the Nazi Party. | '''''Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de...''''' ({{ja|タイムツイスト 歴史のかたすみで…|Taimu Tsuisuto Rekishi no Katasumi de…}}, ''Time Twist: On the Outskirts of History...'') is a text-based adventure game released for the Famicom Disk System, in which the protagonist, a young boy, has his soul separated from his body by a devil, allowing him to temporarily take control of other humans and animals, and must use this ability to thwart the plans of the time-traveling devil and return to his own body. The game is notable for containing several mature and religious themes, such as Christianity, the topic of racism, and a depiction of the Nazi Party. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = To the Earth (universe) | |title = To the Earth (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/8TDVjYC.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Cirque Verte | |developer = Cirque Verte | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|To the Earth}}'' (1989) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|To the Earth}}'' (1989) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''To the Earth''''' is a light gun shooter for the NES that is compatible with the NES Zapper, in which the player must retrieve vials of medicine and deliver them to the Earth while preventing Nemesis from passing through the planet's atmosphere, all while destroying incoming enemy spacecraft, bombs, missiles, asteroids, etc. without destroying friendly vessels. | '''''To the Earth''''' is a light gun shooter for the NES that is compatible with the NES Zapper, in which the player must retrieve vials of medicine and deliver them to the Earth while preventing Nemesis from passing through the planet's atmosphere, all while destroying incoming enemy spacecraft, bombs, missiles, asteroids, etc. without destroying friendly vessels. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Tokimeki High School (universe) | |title = Tokimeki High School (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/ZhhPsWL.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Nintendo<br>Square | |developer = Nintendo<br>Square | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | |originconsole = Famicom (Disk System) | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School''''' ({{ja|中山美穂のトキメキハイスクール|Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki Hai Sukūru}}, ''Miho Nakayama's Heartbeat High School'') is a dating sim released for the Famicom Disk System by Nintendo and Square, in which a transfer student to Tokimeki High School falls in love with a girl resembling the real-life Japanese idol, Miho Nakayama. The game is notable for being one of the earliest examples of the dating sim genre. | '''''Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School''''' ({{ja|中山美穂のトキメキハイスクール|Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki Hai Sukūru}}, ''Miho Nakayama's Heartbeat High School'') is a dating sim released for the Famicom Disk System by Nintendo and Square, in which a transfer student to Tokimeki High School falls in love with a girl resembling the real-life Japanese idol, Miho Nakayama. The game is notable for being one of the earliest examples of the dating sim genre. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Top Rank Tennis (universe)<br>Top Ranking Tennis (universe) | |title = Top Rank Tennis (universe)<br>Top Ranking Tennis (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/nzAsae2.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Pax Softnica | |developer = Pax Softnica | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy | |originconsole = Game Boy | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Top Rank Tennis'' (1993) | |firstinstallment = ''Top Rank Tennis'' (1993) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Top Rank Tennis''''' is a tennis game released for the Game Boy. It is notable for being one of the few Game Boy games compatible with the Game Boy 4-Player Adapter. | '''''Top Rank Tennis''''' is a tennis game released for the Game Boy. It is notable for being one of the few Game Boy games compatible with the Game Boy 4-Player Adapter. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Touch Panic (universe) | |title = Touch Panic (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/F5QZOkO.jpeg|250px}} | ||
|developer = AKI Corporation | |developer = AKI Corporation | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''Mawashite Tsunageru: Touch Panic'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''Mawashite Tsunageru: Touch Panic'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Mawashite Tsunageru: Touch Panic''''' ({{ja|まわしてつなげる タッチパニック|Mawashite Tsunageru Tatchi Panikku}}, ''Rotate and Connect: Touch Panic'') is a puzzle game developed by AKI Corporation for the Nintendo DS, in which the player must slide lined tiles around to guide a pink Panic Ball through the stage and eventually lead it to a hole. | '''''Mawashite Tsunageru: Touch Panic''''' ({{ja|まわしてつなげる タッチパニック|Mawashite Tsunageru Tatchi Panikku}}, ''Rotate and Connect: Touch Panic'') is a puzzle game developed by AKI Corporation for the Nintendo DS, in which the player must slide lined tiles around to guide a pink Panic Ball through the stage and eventually lead it to a hole. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = True Swing Golf (universe)<br>Nintendo Touch Golf (universe) | |title = True Swing Golf (universe)<br>Nintendo Touch Golf (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Y17SK8j.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = T&E Soft | |developer = T&E Soft | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = DS | |originconsole = DS | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|True Swing Golf}}'' (2005) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|True Swing Golf}}'' (2005) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''True Swing Golf''''' ({{ja|大人のDSゴルフ|Otona no DS Golf}}, ''DS Golf for Adults'') is a golf video game developed by T&E Soft for the Nintendo DS. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name ''True Swing Golf Express''. | '''''True Swing Golf''''' ({{ja|大人のDSゴルフ|Otona no DS Golf}}, ''DS Golf for Adults'') is a golf video game developed by T&E Soft for the Nintendo DS. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name ''True Swing Golf Express''. | ||
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|title = Ukiuki Carnival (universe) | |title = Ukiuki Carnival (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/xKZG5H8.jpeg|250px}} | ||
|developer = indieszero<br>Nintendo | |developer = indieszero<br>Nintendo | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Game Boy Advance | |originconsole = Game Boy Advance | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival}}'' (2002) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival}}'' (2002) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival''''' ({{ja|さくらももこのウキウキカーニバル|Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Kānibaru}}, ''Momoko Sakura's Ukiuki Carnival'') is a social simulation game released for the Game Boy Advance where the player is a kid at a carnival being held in the village of Colortown, and must invite as many people as they can. The game features characters designed by the popular manga artist Momoko Sakura. | '''''Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival''''' ({{ja|さくらももこのウキウキカーニバル|Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Kānibaru}}, ''Momoko Sakura's Ukiuki Carnival'') is a social simulation game released for the Game Boy Advance where the player is a kid at a carnival being held in the village of Colortown, and must invite as many people as they can. The game features characters designed by the popular manga artist Momoko Sakura. | ||
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==Third-Party Series== | ==Third-Party Series== | ||
===''10-Yard Fight''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = 10-Yard Fight (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Gey9mpf.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Irem | |||
|publisher = Irem<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Sports | |||
|originconsole = Arcade | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|10-Yard Fight}}'' (1983) | |||
}} | |||
'''''10-Yard Fight''''' ({{ja|10ヤードファイト|Ten Yādo Faito}}, ''10-Yard Fight'') is an American football game developed by Irem originally released for arcades. The game was later ported to the NES and MSX. | |||
The NES version is listed exclusively in the North American version. | |||
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===''Anticipation''=== | ===''Anticipation''=== | ||
{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Anticipation (universe) | |title = Anticipation (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/ZoL1X3g.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Rare | |developer = Rare | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Anticipation|video game}}'' (1988) | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Anticipation|video game}}'' (1988) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Anticipation''''' is a board video game by Rare for the NES, in which up to four players must move their pieces around a board and solve an incomplete picture while it is being drawn. | '''''Anticipation''''' is a board video game by Rare for the NES, in which up to four players must move their pieces around a board and solve an incomplete picture while it is being drawn. | ||
The game is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | |||
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===''F-1 Grand Prix''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = F-1 Grand Prix (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/KX7doXo.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Video System<br>Paradigm Entertainment<br>Eutechnyx | |||
|publisher = Video System<br>Eidos Interactive | |||
|distributor = Nintendo | |||
|genres = Racing | |||
|originconsole = Arcade | |||
|firstinstallment = ''F-1 Grand Prix'' (1991) {{flag|Japan}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''F-1 Grand Prix''''' ({{ja|エフワングランプリ|Efuwan Guran Puri}}, ''F-1 Grand Prix'') is a series of Formula One-based racing games by Video System. | |||
The Nintendo 64 version of ''F-1 World Grand Prix'' is listed exclusively in the German version. | |||
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===''F-1 Spirit''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = F-1 Spirit (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Yx2ZAxt.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Konami | |||
|publisher = Konami | |||
|genres = Racing | |||
|originconsole = MSX | |||
|firstinstallment = ''F-1 Spirit: The Way to Formula-1'' (1987) | |||
}} | |||
'''''F-1 Spirit''''' ({{ja|F1スピリット|F1 Supiritto}}, ''F-1 Spirit'') is a series of Formula One-based racing games by Konami. | |||
''Formula 1 Sensation'' is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | |||
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===''Family Trainer''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Family Trainer (universe)<br>Active Life (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/NAGngyA.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Human Entertainment<br>h.a.n.d.<br>Tose<br>Ganbarion | |||
|publisher = Bandai Namco (previously Bandai)<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Exergame<br>Sports | |||
|originconsole = NES | |||
|firstinstallment = ''Athletic World'' (1986) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Family Trainer''''' ({{ja|ファミリートレーナー|Famirī Torēnā}}, ''Family Trainer'') is series of exergames by Bandai Namco (formerly Bandai) compatible with the Power Pad controller (referred to as the "Mat Controller" for the Wii games). The second installment, ''Running Stadium'', was initially released in North America under the title ''Stadium Events'', but would be re-released by Nintendo under the new title ''World Class Track Meet'', resulting in the original release to becoming one of the rarest NES games. | |||
''Running Stadium'' is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. The North American version uses the ''World Class Track Meet'' name, whereas the PAL versions use the ''Stadium Events'' name. | |||
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===''Formation Soccer''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Formation Soccer (universe)<br>Super Soccer (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/hjK59kC.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Human Entertainment<br>Spike | |||
|publisher = Human Entertainment<br>Nintendo<br>Spike | |||
|genres = Sports | |||
|originconsole = PC Engine | |||
|firstinstallment = ''Formation Soccer'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Formation Soccer''''' ({{ja|フォーメーションサッカー|Fōmēshon Sakkā}}, ''Formation Soccer'') is a series of soccer games originally by Human Entertainment and later by Spike. Only one installment, ''Super Formation Soccer'' for the Super NES, was localized, being released under the title ''Super Soccer''. | |||
''Super Soccer'' is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | |||
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===''Golf'' (Virtual Boy)=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Golf (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/gnm5crt.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = T&E Soft | |||
|publisher = T&E Soft<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Sports | |||
|originconsole = Virtual Boy | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Golf|1995 video game}}'' (1995) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Golf''''' ({{ja|T&Eバーチャルゴルフ|T&E Bācharu Gorufu}}, ''T&E Virtual Golf'') is a golf video game by T&E Soft for the Virtual Boy. | |||
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Illusion of Gaia''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Illusion of Gaia (universe)<br>Illusion of Time (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/axAoVng.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Quintet | |||
|publisher = Enix<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Action RPG | |||
|originconsole = SNES | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Illusion of Gaia}}'' (1993) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Illusion of Gaia''''' ({{ja|ガイア幻想紀|Gaia Gensōki}}, ''The Gaia Fantasy Chronicle'') is an action role-playing game for the Super NES developed by Quintet and published by Enix in Japan and Nintendo in other regions. | |||
The game is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | The game is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | ||
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|title = Killer Instinct (universe) | |title = Killer Instinct (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/DZcI8Wd.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Rare<br>Double Helix Games<br>Iron Galaxy | |developer = Rare<br>Double Helix Games<br>Iron Galaxy | ||
|publisher = Midway<br>Nintendo<br>Microsoft | |publisher = Midway<br>Nintendo<br>Microsoft | ||
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|originconsole = Arcade | |originconsole = Arcade | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Killer Instinct|1994 video game}}'' (arcade) (1994) {{flag|North America}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Killer Instinct|1994 video game}}'' (arcade) (1994) {{flag|North America}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Killer Instinct''''' ({{ja|キラーインスティンクト|Kirā Insutinkuto}}, ''Killer Instinct'') is a series of fighting games by Rare. The first two games were published by Midway and distributed by Nintendo for arcades, while all ports for Nintendo systems were published by Nintendo. The series was later revived for the Xbox One and Microsoft Windows in 2013 with the title ''Killer Instinct''. | '''''Killer Instinct''''' ({{ja|キラーインスティンクト|Kirā Insutinkuto}}, ''Killer Instinct'') is a series of fighting games by Rare. The first two games were published by Midway and distributed by Nintendo for arcades, while all ports for Nintendo systems were published by Nintendo. The series was later revived for the Xbox One and Microsoft Windows in 2013 with the title ''Killer Instinct''. | ||
Both the Super NES and Game Boy versions of the original game are listed exclusively in PAL versions. | Both the Super NES and Game Boy versions of the original game are listed exclusively in PAL versions. | ||
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===''Meteos''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Meteos (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/cylVMYw.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Q Entertainment<br>Gameloft<br>Platinum Egg<br>Aspect | |||
|publisher = Bandai<br>Nintendo<br>Disney Interactive Studios<br>Q Entertainment | |||
|genres = Puzzle | |||
|originconsole = DS | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Meteos}}'' (2005) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Meteos''''' ({{ja|メテオス|Meteosu}}, ''Meteos'') is a series of tile-matching puzzle games by Q Entertainment. | |||
The original DS game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Ogre Battle (universe)<br>Tactics Ogre (universe) | |title = Ogre Battle (universe)<br>Tactics Ogre (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/MyJQ3o3.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Quest<br>Square Enix | |developer = Quest<br>Square Enix | ||
|publisher = Quest<br>Nintendo<br>Atlus<br>Square Enix | |publisher = Quest<br>Nintendo<br>Atlus<br>Square Enix | ||
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|originconsole = SNES | |originconsole = SNES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen}}'' (1993) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen}}'' (1993) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Ogre Battle''''' ({{ja|オウガバトル|Ōga Batoru}}, ''Ogre Battle'') is a series of tactical role-playing games created by Quest Corporation and owned by Square Enix. Two installments, ''Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber'' for the Nintendo 64 and ''Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis'' for the Game Boy Advance, were both published by Nintendo in Japan. | '''''Ogre Battle''''' ({{ja|オウガバトル|Ōga Batoru}}, ''Ogre Battle'') is a series of tactical role-playing games created by Quest Corporation and owned by Square Enix. Two installments, ''Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber'' for the Nintendo 64 and ''Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis'' for the Game Boy Advance, were both published by Nintendo in Japan. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Konami's Ping Pong (universe)<br>Smash Ping Pong (universe) | |title = Konami's Ping Pong (universe)<br>Smash Ping Pong (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/rgzyBDq.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Konami | |developer = Konami | ||
|publisher = Konami<br>Nintendo | |publisher = Konami<br>Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = MSX | |originconsole = MSX | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Konami's Ping Pong}}'' (1985) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Konami's Ping Pong}}'' (1985) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Ping Pong''''' ({{ja|ピンポン|Pin Pon}}, ''Ping Pong'') is a ping pong video game released by Konami for various home computers in Japan and Europe. It later received a port for the Famicom Disk System, which was published by Nintendo. | '''''Ping Pong''''' ({{ja|ピンポン|Pin Pon}}, ''Ping Pong'') is a ping pong video game released by Konami for various home computers in Japan and Europe. It later received a port for the Famicom Disk System, which was published by Nintendo. | ||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Puzz Loop (universe)<br>Magnetica (universe)<br>Tokyo Crash Mobs (universe) | |title = Puzz Loop (universe)<br>Magnetica (universe)<br>Tokyo Crash Mobs (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/70fzI8k.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Mitchell | |developer = Mitchell | ||
|publisher = Mitchell<br>Capcom<br>Nintendo | |publisher = Mitchell<br>Capcom<br>Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Arcade | |originconsole = Arcade | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Puzz Loop}}'' (1998) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Puzz Loop}}'' (1998) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Puzz Loop''''' ({{ja|パズループ|Pazu Rūpu}}, ''Puzz Loop'') is a series of puzzle games by Mitchell Corporation, in which the player must stop entities of different colors from reaching a goal by matching three or more marbles of the same color. A sub-series for the Nintendo DS and WiiWare, titled ''Magnetica'', as well as a 3DS eShop installment titled ''Tokyo Crash Mobs'', were published by Nintendo. | '''''Puzz Loop''''' ({{ja|パズループ|Pazu Rūpu}}, ''Puzz Loop'') is a series of puzzle games by Mitchell Corporation, in which the player must stop entities of different colors from reaching a goal by matching three or more marbles of the same color. A sub-series for the Nintendo DS and WiiWare, titled ''Magnetica'', as well as a 3DS eShop installment titled ''Tokyo Crash Mobs'', were published by Nintendo. | ||
''Magnetica'' is listed in all regions. | ''Magnetica'' is listed in all regions. | ||
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===''Puzzle Series''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Puzzle Series (universe)<br>Sudoku Gridmaster (universe)<br>Sudoku Master (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/s3pJvDa.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Hudson Soft | |||
|publisher = Hudson Soft<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Puzzle | |||
|originconsole = DS | |||
|firstinstallment = ''Puzzle Series Vol. 1: Jigsawpuzzle'' (2006) {{flag|Japan}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Puzzle Series''''' ({{ja|パズルシリーズ|Pazuru Shirīzu}}, ''Puzzle Series'') is a series of puzzle games by Hudson Soft. Only one game in the Nintendo DS series, ''Sudoku'', was localized, being released under the title ''Sudoku Gridmaster'' in North America and ''Sudoku Master'' in Europe. | |||
''Sudoku Gridmaster'' is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Qix (universe) | |title = Qix (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/sVdrI94.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Taito | |developer = Taito | ||
|publisher = Taito<br>Nintendo | |publisher = Taito<br>Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Arcade | |originconsole = Arcade | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Qix}}'' (1981) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Qix}}'' (1981) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Qix''''' ({{ja|クイックス|Kuikkusu}}, ''Qix'') is a series of action-puzzle games, in which the player controls a cursor that can trace lines across the play area, where drawing a line that joins with the edges of the play area or another line results in the space filling in as a block. The goal is to fill in a percentage of the play area. Originally a North American-exclusive arcade game by Taito, a Game Boy version published by Nintendo was released in 1990, which prominently featured [[Mario]]. | '''''Qix''''' ({{ja|クイックス|Kuikkusu}}, ''Qix'') is a series of action-puzzle games, in which the player controls a cursor that can trace lines across the play area, where drawing a line that joins with the edges of the play area or another line results in the space filling in as a block. The goal is to fill in a percentage of the play area. Originally a North American-exclusive arcade game by Taito, a Game Boy version published by Nintendo was released in 1990, which prominently featured [[Mario]]. | ||
The Game Boy version is listed | The Game Boy version is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | ||
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===''R-Type''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = R-Type (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/avUAzxA.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Irem<br>Granzella<br>Various | |||
|publisher = Irem<br>Nintendo<br>Granzella<br>Various | |||
|genres = Horizontal-scrolling shooter | |||
|originconsole = Arcade | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|R-Type}}'' (1987) | |||
}} | |||
'''''R-Type''''' ({{ja|アール・タイプ|Āru Taipu}}, ''R-Type'') is a series of horizontal-scrolling shooter games by Irem. | |||
''R-Type DX'' is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | |||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = R.C. Pro-Am (universe) | |title = R.C. Pro-Am (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/GgeYAzZ.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Rare | |developer = Rare | ||
|publisher = Nintendo<br>Tradewest | |publisher = Nintendo<br>Tradewest | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|R.C. Pro-Am}}'' (1988) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|R.C. Pro-Am}}'' (1988) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''R.C. Pro-Am''''' is a series of racing games by Rare released for the NES, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis. | '''''R.C. Pro-Am''''' is a series of racing games by Rare released for the NES, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis. | ||
Both the original NES game and ''Super R.C. Pro-Am'' are listed exclusively in PAL versions. | Both the original NES game and ''Super R.C. Pro-Am'' are listed exclusively in PAL versions. | ||
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===''Rad Racer''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Rad Racer (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/yb4JzUw.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Square | |||
|publisher = Square<br>Nintendo<br>Mattel | |||
|genres = Racing | |||
|originconsole = NES | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Rad Racer}}'' (1987) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Rad Racer''''' ({{ja|ハイウェイスター|Haiwei Sutā}}, ''Highway Star'') is a racing game for the NES by Square. A sequel, ''Rad Racer II'', was released exclusively in North America for the NES. | |||
The original game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Slalom (universe) | |title = Slalom (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/TKKV5y3.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Rare | |developer = Rare | ||
|publisher = Nintendo | |publisher = Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = Arcade | |originconsole = Arcade | ||
|firstinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Vs. Slalom|VS. Slalom]]'' (1986) | |firstinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Vs. Slalom|VS. Slalom]]'' (1986) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Slalom''''' is a skiing video game by Rare that debuted on the Nintendo Vs. System series of arcade systems as ''VS. Slalom'', then later ported to the NES. It is notable for being the first video game to be developed by Rare, as well as the first NES game to be developed by a western developer. | '''''Slalom''''' is a skiing video game by Rare that debuted on the Nintendo Vs. System series of arcade systems as ''VS. Slalom'', then later ported to the NES. It is notable for being the first video game to be developed by Rare, as well as the first NES game to be developed by a western developer. | ||
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|title = Snake Rattle 'n' Roll (universe) | |title = Snake Rattle 'n' Roll (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/xCCbtZN.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Rare | |developer = Rare | ||
|publisher = Nintendo<br>Tradewest<br>Sega | |publisher = Nintendo<br>Tradewest<br>Sega | ||
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|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Snake Rattle 'n' Roll}}'' (1990) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Snake Rattle 'n' Roll}}'' (1990) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Snake Rattle 'n' Roll''''' is a platformer game by Rare that stars two titular snakes, in which they must make their way through 11 isometric levels and eat enough of a small round creature called "Nibbley Pibbley" to gain enough weight to ring a bell on top of a weighing machine located at the end of the level and open the door to the next level. The game was originally released on the NES and was later ported to the Sega Mega Drive exclusively in Europe. A successor to the game, ''Sneaky Snakes'', was also released for the Game Boy. | '''''Snake Rattle 'n' Roll''''' is a platformer game by Rare that stars two titular snakes, in which they must make their way through 11 isometric levels and eat enough of a small round creature called "Nibbley Pibbley" to gain enough weight to ring a bell on top of a weighing machine located at the end of the level and open the door to the next level. The game was originally released on the NES and was later ported to the Sega Mega Drive exclusively in Europe. A successor to the game, ''Sneaky Snakes'', was also released for the Game Boy. | ||
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|title = Sōkoban (universe) | |title = Sōkoban (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/sdd16BZ.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Thinking Rabbit<br>Various | |developer = Thinking Rabbit<br>Various | ||
|publisher = Thinking Rabbit<br>Nintendo<br>Various | |publisher = Thinking Rabbit<br>Nintendo<br>Various | ||
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|originconsole = PC-6001<br>PC-6001 mkII<br>PC-8001 mkII<br>PC-8801<br>FM-7<br>FM-8<br>X1<br>MZ-2000<br>MZ-2200 | |originconsole = PC-6001<br>PC-6001 mkII<br>PC-8001 mkII<br>PC-8801<br>FM-7<br>FM-8<br>X1<br>MZ-2000<br>MZ-2200 | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sokoban}}'' (1982) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sokoban}}'' (1982) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Sōkoban''''' ({{ja|倉庫番|Sōkoban}}, ''Warehouse Keeper'') is a series of puzzle games in which the player pushes crates or boxes around in a warehouse, trying to get them to storage locations. In 1999, an installment published by Nintendo and developed by Atelier Double, titled ''Power Sōkoban'', was released for the Super Famicom via the Nintendo Power service and physical release. This version features elements from several mythology stories from around the world, with the main characters being that of Japanese mythology. | '''''Sōkoban''''' ({{ja|倉庫番|Sōkoban}}, ''Warehouse Keeper'') is a series of puzzle games in which the player pushes crates or boxes around in a warehouse, trying to get them to storage locations. In 1999, an installment published by Nintendo and developed by Atelier Double, titled ''Power Sōkoban'', was released for the Super Famicom via the Nintendo Power service and physical release. This version features elements from several mythology stories from around the world, with the main characters being that of Japanese mythology. | ||
''Power Sōkoban'' is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | ''Power Sōkoban'' is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | ||
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===''Super Tennis''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Super Tennis (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/e5ozzHs.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Tokyo Shoseki<br>Tose | |||
|publisher = Tonkin House<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Sports | |||
|originconsole = SNES | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Super Tennis}}'' (1991) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Super Tennis''''' ({{ja|スーパーテニス ワールドサーキット|Sūpā Tenisu Wārudo Sākitto}}, ''Super Tennis World Circuit'') is a tennis game by Tonkin House for the Super NES. | |||
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = The Earth Fighter Rayieza (universe)<br>Ginga no Sannin (universe) | |title = The Earth Fighter Rayieza (universe)<br>Ginga no Sannin (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/vV5DV3Y.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = Enix<br>Pax Softnica | |developer = Enix<br>Pax Softnica | ||
|publisher = Enix<br>Nintendo | |publisher = Enix<br>Nintendo | ||
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|originconsole = NEC PC-8801<br>FM-7<br>Sharp X1<br>MSX | |originconsole = NEC PC-8801<br>FM-7<br>Sharp X1<br>MSX | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Earth Fighter Rayieza}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}} | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Earth Fighter Rayieza}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''The Earth Fighter Rayieza''''' ({{ja|地球戦士ライーザ|Chikyū Senshi Raīza}}, ''The Earth Fighter Rayieza'') is a science fiction role-playing game by Enix that was released for various home computers. The game also received a port for the Famicom titled ''Ginga no Sannin'', which was published by Nintendo. The game is notable for being one of the earliest examples of a role-playing game with a setting outside of the standard medieval fantasy setting, taking place in a science fiction world instead. | '''''The Earth Fighter Rayieza''''' ({{ja|地球戦士ライーザ|Chikyū Senshi Raīza}}, ''The Earth Fighter Rayieza'') is a science fiction role-playing game by Enix that was released for various home computers. The game also received a port for the Famicom titled ''Ginga no Sannin'', which was published by Nintendo. The game is notable for being one of the earliest examples of a role-playing game with a setting outside of the standard medieval fantasy setting, taking place in a science fiction world instead. | ||
''Ginga no Sannin'' is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | ''Ginga no Sannin'' is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | ||
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===''Top Players' Tennis''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Top Players' Tennis (universe)<br>Four Players' Tennis (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/XPJ5XHV.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Home Data | |||
|publisher = Asmik Corporation | |||
|genres = Sports | |||
|originconsole = NES | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Top Players' Tennis}}'' (1989) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Top Players' Tennis''''' ({{ja|ワールドスーパーテニス|Wārudo Sūpā Tenisu}}, ''World Super Tennis'') is a tennis game by Home Data and Asmik Corporation for the NES. | |||
The game is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | |||
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===''True Golf Classics''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = True Golf Classics (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/0hmVAcQ.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = T&E Soft | |||
|publisher = T&E Soft<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Sports | |||
|originconsole = SNES | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|True Golf Classics: Waialae Country Club}}'' (1991) | |||
}} | |||
'''''True Golf Classics''''' (''New 3D Golf Simulation'' in Japan) is a series of golf games by T&E Soft. | |||
''Waialae Country Club: True Golf Classics'' for the Nintendo 64 is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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===''U.S. Championship V'Ball''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = U.S. Championship V'Ball (universe)<br>Super Spike V'Ball (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/TN8UfNW.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Technōs Japan | |||
|publisher = Technōs Japan<br>Taito<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Sports | |||
|originconsole = Arcade | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|U.S. Championship V'Ball}}'' (1988) | |||
}} | |||
'''''U.S. Championship V'Ball''''' is a volleyball game by Technōs for arcades. The game was later released on the NES under the title ''Super Spike V'Ball''. | |||
''Super Spike V'Ball'' is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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{{Infobox Series | {{Infobox Series | ||
|title = Vegas (universe) | |title = Vegas (universe) | ||
|image = | |image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/V39vaoc.png|250px}} | ||
|developer = HAL Laboratory | |developer = HAL Laboratory<br>Dice | ||
|publisher = Epic/Sony Records<br>Nintendo<br>Imagineer | |publisher = Epic/Sony Records<br>Nintendo<br>Imagineer | ||
|genres = Casino | |genres = Casino | ||
|originconsole = NES | |originconsole = NES | ||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Vegas Dream}}'' (1988) | |firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Vegas Dream}}'' (1988) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Vegas''''' ({{ja|ラスベガス|Rasu Begasu}}, ''Las Vegas'') is a series of casino games | '''''Vegas''''' ({{ja|ラスベガス|Rasu Begasu}}, ''Las Vegas'') is a series of casino games in which the player travels to Las Vegas to participate in several gambling games. The series originally got its start for the NES with ''Vegas Dream'', which was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Epic/Sony Records in Japan and HAL America Inc. in North America. The game later received a sequel, co-developed by Dice and Hal Laboratory, for the Super NES and Game Boy titled ''Vegas Stakes'', which was published by Nintendo in the West; only the Super NES version was released outside of North America, and was published by Imagineer in Japan. A third game, ''Las Vegas Dream 2'', was released by Imagineer for the PlayStation exclusively in Japan. | ||
The Super NES version of ''Vegas Stakes'' is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | The Super NES version of ''Vegas Stakes'' is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | ||
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===''Vertical Force''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Vertical Force (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/mFzsLpJ.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Hudson Soft | |||
|publisher = Hudson Soft<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Vertical shooter | |||
|originconsole = Virtual Boy | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Vertical Force}}'' (1995) | |||
}} | |||
'''''Vertical Force''''' ({{ja|バーティカルフォース|Bātikaru Fōsu}}, ''Vertical Force'') is a vertical shooter by Hudson Soft released for the Virtual Boy. | |||
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Xanadu''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Xanadu (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/39TNATc.png|250px}} | |||
|developer = Nihon Falcom<br>Hudson Soft | |||
|publisher = Nihon Falcom<br>Hudson Soft<br>Nintendo | |||
|genres = Action RPG | |||
|originconsole = PC-8801 | |||
|firstinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Xanadu|video game}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Xanadu''''' ({{ja|ザナドゥ|Zanadu}}, ''Xanadu'') is a series of action role-playing games serving as a spin-off of Nihon Falcom's ''Dragon Slayer'' series, being based around the second installment of the same name. | |||
''Faxanadu'' is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | |||
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==Non-gaming universes== | |||
===''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go<nowiki>!!</nowiki> (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/kG4aWIH.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!''''' ({{ja|爆走兄弟レッツ&ゴー!!|Bakusō Kyōdai Rettsu Endo Gō!!}}, ''The Racing Brothers Let's & Go!!'') is a manga franchise based on the Mini 4WD franchise by Tamiya Corporation. | |||
''Mini Yonku: Let's & Go!! Power WGP2'' is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Domo''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Domo (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/x4781l5.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Domo''' ({{ja|どーも くん|Dōmo-kun}}, ''Domo-kun'') is the official mascot of Japan's public broadcaster NHK, appearing in several 30-second stop-motion interstitial sketches shown as station identification during shows. | |||
''Domo-kun no Fushigi Terebi'' is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Eyeshield 21''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Eyeshield 21 (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/PWJ38ax.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Eyeshield 21''''' ({{ja|アイシールド21|Aishīrudo Nijūichi}}, ''Eyeshield 21'') is an American football manga franchise by Shōnen Jump. | |||
Three ''Eyeshield 21'' games, ''Max Devil Power!'', ''Devilbats Devildays'', and ''Field Saikyō no Senshi Tachi'', are all listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Hamtaro''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Hamtaro (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/dlhteYF.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Hamtaro''''' ({{ja|とっとこハム太郎|Tottoko Hamutarō}}, ''Trotting Hamtaro'') is a manga franchise starring a hamster of the same name. | |||
Six ''Hamtaro'' games are listed. These include ''Tomodachi Daisakusen Dechu'', ''Ham-Hams Unite!'', ''Ham-Ham Heartbreak'', ''Rainbow Rescue'', ''Ham-Ham Games'', and ''Nazonazo Q Kumonōe no? Jō''. Of the six, ''Ham-Hams Unite!'', ''Ham-Ham Heartbreak'', and ''Ham-Ham Games'' are listed in all regions, whereas the rest are listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Kaijin Zona''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Kaijin Zona (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/JZvZSo6.gif|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Kaijin Zona''' ({{ja|怪人ゾナー|Kaijin Zonā}}, ''Phantom Zona'') is a character who appeared in the children's variety show on TV Tokyo, ''Oha Suta''. | |||
The Game Boy Color game of the same name is listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Ken Griffey Jr.''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Ken Griffey Jr. (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/i7hD9Ty.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Ken Griffey Jr.''' is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball. | |||
Six games featuring Ken Griffey Jr. are listed exclusively in the American version. These include the Super NES and Game Boy versions of ''Ken Griffey Jr. Presents: Major League Baseball'', ''Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run'' for the Super NES, ''Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr.'' for the Nintendo 64, and the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color versions of ''Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest''. | |||
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===''Mickey Mouse''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Mickey Mouse (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/MW0nVuF.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Mickey Mouse''' ({{ja|ミッキーマウス|Mikkī Mausu}}, ''Mickey Mouse'') is an anthropomorphic cartoon mouse created by Walt Disney, originally appearing in several cartoon shorts and serving as the official mascot for The Walt Disney Company. | |||
Five games featuring Mickey Mouse are listed. These include the ''Mickey Mouse'' Game & Watch game, ''Mickey & Donald'' for the Game & Watch, the Nintendo 64 version of ''Mickey's Speedway USA'', ''Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey and Minnie'' for the Game Boy Advance, and ''Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse''. Of the five, only the Game & Watch games are listed in all regions, with the rest being listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | |||
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===''National Basketball Association''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = National Basketball Association (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/3Guy8DX.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
The '''National Basketball Assocation''', often shortened as '''NBA''', is an American men's professional basketball league. | |||
Four games using the NBA license are listed. These include ''Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside'', ''Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside 2'', ''NBA 3 on 3 featuring Kobe Bryant'', and ''NBA Courtside 2002''. The original ''NBA Courtside'' is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version, ''NBA Courtside 2'' and ''NBA 3 on 3'' are listed exclusively in the North American version, and ''NBA Courtside 2002'' is listed in all regions. | |||
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===''National Collegiate Athletic Association''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = National Collegiate Athletic Association (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/cICBjsC.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
The '''National Collegiate Athletic Association''', often shortened as '''NCAA''', is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletes from up to 1,268 North American institutions and conferences. | |||
The Super NES game ''NCAA Basketball'' is listed exclusively in PAL versions, where it is titled ''World League Basketball''. | |||
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===''National Hockey League''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = National Hockey League (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/Jybip8r.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
The '''National Hockey League''', often shortened as '''NHL''', is a professional ice hockey league in North America. | |||
The Super NES game ''NHL Stanley Cup'' is listed exclusively in PAL versions, where it is titled ''Super Hockey''. | |||
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===''Pin-Bot''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Pin-Bot (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/3iKB4YO.png|250px}} | |||
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'''''Pin-Bot''''' is a science fiction pinball machine released by Williams. | |||
The NES game of the same name is listed exclusively in PAL versions. | |||
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===''Popeye''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Popeye (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/FKQj39D.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''Popeye''' ({{ja|ポパイ|Popai}}, ''Popeye'') is a cartoon sailor who appeared in several comic strips by King Features and later several theatrical and television animated cartoons. | |||
Five games featuring Popeye are listed. These include the three Game & Watch games (including the Wide Screen game, the Panorama game, and the Table Top game), the NES version of the arcade game of the same name, and ''Popeye no Eigo Asobi''. Only the Wide Screen Game & Watch game and the NES game are listed in all regions. The Panorama Game & Watch game and ''Popeye no Eigo Asobi'' are listed exclusively in the Japanese version, whereas the Table Top Game & Watch game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Shōnen Jump''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Shōnen Jump (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/tdAP4xS.png|250px}} | |||
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'''''Weekly Shōnen Jump''''' ({{ja|週刊少年ジャンプ|Shūkan Shōnen Janpu}}, ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'') is a weekly shōnen manga anthology published in Japan by Shueisha under the Jump line of magazines, containing chapters of several best-selling manga franchises such as ''Dragon Ball'', ''One Piece'', and ''Naruto''. | |||
Two crossover games of several ''Shōnen Jump'' properties, ''Jump Super Stars'' and ''Jump Ultimate Stars'', are listed exclusively in the Japanese version. | |||
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===''Snoopy''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Snoopy (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/cQG97Gu.png|250px}} | |||
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'''Snoopy''' ({{ja|スヌーピー|Sunūpī}}, ''Snoopy'') is an anthropomorphic cartoon beagle from the comic strip franchise ''Peanuts''. | |||
Three Game & Watch games featuring Snoopy are listed in all regions. These include ''Snoopy Tennis'' and the Table Top and the Panorama games simply titled ''Snoopy''. | |||
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===''Spartan X''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Spartan X (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/BxKngwn.png|250px}} | |||
}} | |||
'''''Spartan X''''' ({{ja|スパルタンX|Suparutan X}}, ''Spartan X''), originally released in Hong Kong under the title '''''Kuàicān Chē''''' ({{rollover|快餐車|Kuàicān Chē|?}} in traditional Chinese, {{rollover|快餐车|Kuàicān Chē|?}} in simplified Chinese, both names roughly translating to ''Fast Food Truck'') and as '''''Wheels on Meals''''' in English, is a martial arts action-comedy film starring Jackie Chan. An arcade game of the same name was later made by Irem, in which it was released outside of Japan under the title ''Kung-Fu Master'', then later ported to the NES under the name ''Kung Fu'' outside of Japan. | |||
The NES game ''Kung Fu'' is listed in all regions. | |||
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===''Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō''=== | |||
{{Infobox Series | |||
|title = Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō (universe) | |||
|image = {{external image|https://i.imgur.com/U2sB3aR.gif|250px}} | |||
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'''''Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō''''' ({{ja|旅の指さし会話帳|Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō}}, ''Point & Speak Travel Phrasebook'') is a series of travel phrase books for Japanese travellers. | |||
The ''Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō DS'' series of games is listed exclusively in the Japanese version, with all five games (Thailand, China, Korea, America, and Germany) being listed separately. | |||
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This is a list of universes whose only representation in the Super Smash Bros. series is via a Chronicle listing.
Nintendo Series[edit]
100 Classic Books[edit]
100 Classic Books (universe) 100 Classic Book Collection (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Genius Sonority |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Reading |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | 100 Classic Books (2007) |
100 Classic Books (DS文学全集, DS Literature Collection) is a series of book collection games released for the Nintendo DS. The first game contained 100 public domain works of literature, while the DSiWare version, Chotto DS Bungaku Zenshu: Sekai no Bungaku 20, only contained 20 books. A second game, titled Otona no Renaishōsetsu: DS Harlequin Selection, contains 33 romance novels from the book publisher Harlequin K.K.
The original 2007 game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Alleyway[edit]
Alleyway (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Intelligent Systems |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Action Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy |
First installment | Alleyway (1989) |
Alleyway (アレイウェイ, Alleyway) is a game for the Game Boy similar to Atari's Breakout, in which the player controls a paddle (implied to be a spaceship according to the boxart) to hit a ball in order to break several blocks until all of them have been destroyed.
The game is listed in all regions.
Backgammon[edit]
Backgammon (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Board game |
Console/platform of origin | Famicom (Disk System) |
First installment | Backgammon (1990) |
Backgammon (バックギャモン, Backgammon) is a board game for the Famicom Disk System based on the board game of the same name, where the player's goal is to move all of their pieces to a specific corner of the board by rolling two dice.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Bass Tsuri No. 1[edit]
Bass Tsuri No. 1 (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | HAL Laboratory |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Fishing |
Console/platform of origin | Super Famicom |
First installment | Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1 (1997) |
Itoi Shigesato no Bass Tsuri No. 1 (糸井重里のバス釣りNo.1, Shigesato Itoi's No. 1 Bass Fishing) is a series of fishing games by Shigesato Itoi. The game was originally released for the Super Famicom, and would later get a Definitive version for the Nintendo 64. While the Super Famicom version has a photorealistic human cast, the Nintendo 64 version has a cast of anthropomorphic cartoon animals.
Both the Super Famicom and Nintendo 64 versions are listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Clubhouse Games[edit]
Clubhouse Games (universe) All-Time Classics (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Agenda NDcube C.A. Production |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Board game |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Clubhouse Games (2005) |
Clubhouse Games (アソビ大全, Collection of Games) is a series of tabletop compilation games released for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Switch. Several of the games from the original DS game have also been released via five DSiWare installments under the name Clubhouse Games Express.
The original DS game is listed in all regions. In the Japanese version, the game is listed twice, one for the original 2005 release and the other for the Wi-Fi re-release.
Cruis'n[edit]
Cruis'n (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Midway Raw Thrills |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo Midway |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | Cruis'n USA (1994) |
Cruis'n is a series of racing games that originally got its start at the arcades. The player races through several tracks of locations based on the theme of the game, such as the United States or the entire world.
The Nintendo 64 versions of Cruis'n USA and Cruis'n World are both listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
DS Kondate Zenshū[edit]
DS Kondate Zenshū (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Cooking reference |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū (2006) |
Kenkō Ōen Recipe 1000: DS Kondate Zenshū (健康応援レシピ1000 DS献立全集, Healthy Support Recipe 1000: DS Menu Collection) is a cooking reference game released for the Nintendo DS, containing 1,000 healthy recipes to create a menu and to send to friends.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
DS Shigureden[edit]
DS Shigureden (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Tabletop |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Touch de Tanoshimu Hyakunin-Isshu: DS Shigureden (2006) |
DS Shigureden (DS時雨殿, DS Shigureden) is a tabletop game released for the Nintendo DS based on the Shigureden museum in Japan, in which the player plays a series of card games based on Hyakunin-Isshu, which is a collection of 100 Japanese poems. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name Touch de Oboeru Hyakunin-Isshu: Chotto DSi Shigureden.
The original physical release is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Endless Ocean[edit]
Endless Ocean (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Arika |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Adventure |
Console/platform of origin | Wii |
First installment | Endless Ocean (2007) |
Endless Ocean (フォーエバーブルー, Forever Blue) is a series of scuba diving games released by Arika for the Wii.
The original game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
F-1 Race[edit]
F-1 Race (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | Famicom |
First installment | F-1 Race (1984) |
F-1 Race (F1レース, F-1 Race) is a racing video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Famicom and Game Boy.
The Famicom game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version, while the Game Boy game is listed in all regions.
Face Training[edit]
Face Training (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Intelligent Systems |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Face training |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Face Training: Facial exercises to strengthen and relax from Fumiko Inudo (2007) |
Face Training (DS顔トレーニング, DS Face Training) is a face training game developed by Intelligent Systems in collaboration with Fumiko Inudo released for the Nintendo DS. The Japanese version was released for the Nintendo DS and DS Lite, and came with a camera accessory called "Faceningscan" that would be inserted into the GBA slot of the system. The European version was released as one of the few games to be released exclusively on a DSi cartridge, and used the system's built-in camera.
The original physical release is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Flash Focus[edit]
Flash Focus (universe) Sight Training (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Namco Bandai |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle Educational |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day (2007) |
Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day (見る力を実践で鍛える DS眼力トレーニング, Practice Your Sight With Training: DS Eye Training) is a vision training game developed by Namco Bandai in collaboration with Hisao Ishigaki released for the Nintendo DS.
The game is listed in all regions.
Galactic Pinball[edit]
Galactic Pinball (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Intelligent Systems |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Pinball |
Console/platform of origin | Virtual Boy |
First installment | Galactic Pinball (1995) |
Galactic Pinball (ギャラクティックピンボール, Galactic Pinball) is a sci-fi themed pinball game released for the Virtual Boy. It was one of the launch titles released for the system.
The game is listed in all regions.
Ganbaru Watashi[edit]
Ganbaru Watashi (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | syn Sophia |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Financing |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Ganbaru Watashi no Kakei Diary (2007) |
Ganbaru Watashi (がんばる私, I'll Do My Best) is a household financing game developed by sny Sophia released for the Nintendo DS. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name Ganbaru Watashi no Osaifu Ōendan.
The original physical release is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Geist[edit]
Geist (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | n-Space |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Console/platform of origin | GameCube |
First installment | Geist (2005) |
Geist is a first-person action-adventure game released for the Nintendo GameCube about John Raimi, whose soul is separated from his body and must possess a living organism or an inanimate object to avoid being pulled towards the afterlife. The game is notable for being one of the first Nintendo-published games to receive an M (Mature) rating from the ESRB.
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Golf[edit]
Golf (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Golf (1984) |
Golf (ゴルフ, Golf) is a golf video game developed and published by Nintendo for the NES and Game Boy.
Both the NES and Game Boy versions are listed in all regions.
Gomoku Narabe Renju[edit]
Gomoku Narabe Renju (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Board game |
Console/platform of origin | Famicom |
First installment | Gomoku Narabe Renju (1983) |
Gomoku Narabe Renju (五目ならべ 連珠, Gomoku Narabe Renju) is a board game for the Famicom based on the board game of Go, in which three pieces are placed on the board (two black and one white), where the player's goal is to arrange a line of five pieces in their color, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Gumshoe[edit]
Gumshoe (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Platformer Light gun shooter |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Gumshoe (1986) |
Gumshoe is a light gun shooter platformer game released for the NES that was compatible with the NES Zapper. It is about Mr. Stevenson, a former FBI agent turned detective, who must save his daughter Jennifer from the mafia boss King Dom by collecting the five Black Panther Diamonds within 24 hours.
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Jet Impulse[edit]
Jet Impulse (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Genki Gevo Entertainment |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Combat flight simulator |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Jet Impulse (2007) |
Jet Impulse (ジェットインパルス, Jet Impulse) is a combat flight simulator game released for the Nintendo DS, in which Naomi Moriha (under the Callsign "Jasmine") and her wingmate (the player) of the Akitsu military must save the region from an evil dictator and his army.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Jōshiki Ryoku Training[edit]
Jōshiki Ryoku Training (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | HAL Laboratory |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Education |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Otona no Jōshiki Ryoku Training DS (2006) |
Jōshiki Ryoku Training (常識力トレーニング, Common Knowledge Training) is a series of education games released for the Nintendo DS and Wii that tests the player's ability to work out everyday problems as quickly as they can.
The original DS game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Knight Move[edit]
Knight Move (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | JV Dialog |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | Famicom (Disk System) |
First installment | Knight Move (1990) |
Knight Move (ナイト・ムーブ, Knight Move) is a puzzle game created by Alexey Pajitnov (the creator of Tetris) for the Famicom Disk System. It involves a knight chess piece that is constantly jumping and must continually choose which of the possible legal moves to make before it lands back on the board. A similar, but notably different game by the name of Knight Moves was also released in 1995 for Microsoft Windows.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu![edit]
Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu! (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Mobile21 Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy Advance |
First installment | Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu! (2002) |
Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu! (コロコロパズル ハッピィパネッチュ!, Koro Koro Puzzle Happy Panechu!) is a puzzle game released for the Game Boy Advance, in which the player must tilt the system to make creatures called "Panechus" disappear by lining up a group of them of the same color. It is the first game for the Game Boy Advance to have a built-in tilt-sensor chip.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Master of Illusion[edit]
Master of Illusion (universe) Magic Made Fun (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Tenyo Eighting |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Magic reference |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Master of Illusion (2006) |
Master of Illusion (マジック大全, Magic Encyclopedia) is a magic reference game released for the Nintendo DS, in which the player can perform various magic tricks. Several of the magic tricks have also been released individually via six DSiWare installments under the name Master of Illusion Express.
The original physical release is listed in all regions.
Monster Tactics[edit]
Monster Tactics (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Spiral |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Tactical role-playing |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy Color |
First installment | Monster Tactics (2000) |
Monster Tactics (モンスタータクティクス, Monster Tactics) is a strategy role-playing game released for the Game Boy Color that stars a monster hunter named Kabin, who must save the Iraldi Kingdom from monsters who hide in darkness.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Nester[edit]
Nester (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Saffire Corporation Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | Virtual Boy |
First installment | Nester's Funky Bowling (1996) |
Nester was a character and the mascot for the Nintendo Power magazine ever since the first issue, where he debuted as the co-star alongside a caricature of former Nintendo Power editor Howard Philips in the comic strip Howard & Nester, before eventually becoming the starring character of the then renamed Nester's Adventures after Howard was written out of the strip. While Nester first appeared in a video game as a commentator for NES Play Action Football, he would receive his own video game for the Virtual Boy titled Nester's Funky Bowling, a bowling game starring him and his sister Hester.
Nester's Funky Bowling is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Odama[edit]
Odama (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Vivarium |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Pinball Real-time tactics |
Console/platform of origin | GameCube |
First installment | Odama (2006) |
Odama (大玉, Great Ball) is a pinball/real-time tactics hybrid game released for the Nintendo GameCube where the player, a young general named Yamanouchi Kagetora, uses a gigantic ball called the "Odama" to bowl over enemies, shatter their defenses and wreak havoc on the battlefield. It is one of the few Nintendo GameCube games that is compatible with the Nintendo GameCube Microphone.
The game is listed in all regions.
Picross DS[edit]
Picross DS (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Jupiter |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Picross DS (2007) |
Picross DS (ピクロスDS, Picross DS) is a picross game developed by Jupiter Corporation for the Nintendo DS.
The game is listed in all regions.
Pinball[edit]
Pinball (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Pinball |
Console/platform of origin | Game & Watch |
First installment | Pinball (1983) |
Pinball (ピンボール, Pinball) is a pinball game released for the Game & Watch, NES, and part of the Nintendo VS. System series of arcade systems. The NES version also features Mario and Pauline.
The NES game is listed in all regions.
Play Action Football[edit]
Play Action Football (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | TOSE |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | NES Play Action Football (1990) |
Play Action Football is a series of American football video games released for the NES, Game Boy, and Super NES.
NES Play Action Football, Play Action Football for the Game Boy, and Super Play Action Football are all listed exclusively in the North American version.
Polarium[edit]
Polarium (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Mitchell |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo Atlus |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Polarium (2004) |
Polarium (ヒトフデ, Hitofube) is a series of puzzle games released for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance, in which the player must draw lines to flip black and white tiles to clear puzzles.
The original game is listed in all regions, while Polarium Advance is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Pro Wrestling[edit]
Pro Wrestling (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | TRY |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports Fighting |
Console/platform of origin | NES (Famicom Disk System) |
First installment | Pro Wrestling (1986) |
Pro Wrestling (プロレス, ProWres) is a wrestling video game released for the Famicom Disk System in Japan and NES in North America and the PAL regions.
The game is listed in all regions. In the Japanese version, it is categorized as a "Disk System" game, whereas all other regions categorize it as an "NES" game.
Radar Mission[edit]
Radar Mission (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Action Turn-based strategy |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy |
First installment | Radar Mission (1990) |
Radar Mission (レーダーミッション, Radar Mission) is a turn-based strategy game for the Game Boy that is similar to the pencil and paper game Battleship, in which the player must destroy enemy ships by firing missiles on their spot.
The game is listed in all regions.
Rakubiki Jiten[edit]
Rakubiki Jiten (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Intelligent Systems |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Reference |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | DS Rakubiki Jiten (2005) |
Rakubiki Jiten (楽引辞典, Advanced Dictionary) is a series of dictionary games released for the Nintendo DS and DSiWare.
DS Rakubiki Jiten and Kanji Sonomama: DS Rakubiki Jiten are both listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Short Order/Eggsplode![edit]
Short Order/Eggsplode! (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo TOSE |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Minigame |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Short Order/Eggsplode! (1989) |
Short Order/Eggsplode! is a compilation of two games compatible with the Power Pad released exclusively in North America, being the only first-party title compatible with the peripheral. Short Order is a game similar to Milton Bradley's Simon game, where the player (a fast food employee, in which player 1 is a dog and player 2 is a fox) must take the orders of anthropomorphic animal customers by following the order they want their ingredients on their burger by stepping on the corresponding circle. Eggsplode! involves trying to defuse bombs planted by foxes on hen nests by stepping on the corresponding circle while avoiding the circles that correspond to eggs laid by the hens.
The game is listed exclusively in the North American version.
Solar Striker[edit]
Solar Striker (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Minakuchi Engineering |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Vertical shooter |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy |
First installment | Solar Striker (1990) |
Solar Striker (ソーラーストライカー, Solar Striker) is a vertical shooter game for the Game Boy, in which the player controls the titular space fighter, fighting against enemies known as the forces of Reticulon.
The game is listed in all regions.
StarTropics[edit]
StarTropics (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Locomotive Corporation |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | StarTropics (1990) |
StarTropics is a duology of action-adventure games for the NES that star Mike Jones, who must face the villainous alien known as Zoda across space and time, solving puzzles and taking down huge monsters. The sequel, Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II, is notable for being one of the last first-party titles released for the NES.
The original game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version, while Zoda's Revenge is listed exclusively in the North American version.
Super Scope 6[edit]
Super Scope 6 (universe) Nintendo Scope 6 (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Light gun shooter Minigame |
Console/platform of origin | SNES |
First installment | Super Scope 6 (1992) |
Super Scope 6 (スーパースコープ6, Super Scope 6) is a compilation of 6 games released for the Super NES that make use of the Super Scope peripheral.
The game is listed in all regions.
The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions[edit]
The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Quiz |
Console/platform of origin | GameCube |
First installment | The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions (2005) |
The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions (伝説のクイズ王決定戦, The Legend of the Quiz Tournament of Champions) is a quiz game released for the Nintendo GameCube. It is one of the few Nintendo GameCube games that is compatible with the Nintendo GameCube Microphone.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Theta[edit]
Theta (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Vitei |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Theta (2007) |
Theta (シータ, Theta) is an underwater-themed puzzle game developed by Vitei released for the Nintendo DS.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Time Twist[edit]
Time Twist (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Pax Softnica |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Adventure |
Console/platform of origin | Famicom (Disk System) |
First installment | Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de... (1991) |
Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de... (タイムツイスト 歴史のかたすみで…, Time Twist: On the Outskirts of History...) is a text-based adventure game released for the Famicom Disk System, in which the protagonist, a young boy, has his soul separated from his body by a devil, allowing him to temporarily take control of other humans and animals, and must use this ability to thwart the plans of the time-traveling devil and return to his own body. The game is notable for containing several mature and religious themes, such as Christianity, the topic of racism, and a depiction of the Nazi Party.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version, with both parts being listed separately.
To the Earth[edit]
To the Earth (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Cirque Verte |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Shoot 'em up |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | To the Earth (1989) |
To the Earth is a light gun shooter for the NES that is compatible with the NES Zapper, in which the player must retrieve vials of medicine and deliver them to the Earth while preventing Nemesis from passing through the planet's atmosphere, all while destroying incoming enemy spacecraft, bombs, missiles, asteroids, etc. without destroying friendly vessels.
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Tokimeki High School[edit]
Tokimeki High School (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nintendo Square |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Dating sim |
Console/platform of origin | Famicom (Disk System) |
First installment | Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School (1987) |
Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School (中山美穂のトキメキハイスクール, Miho Nakayama's Heartbeat High School) is a dating sim released for the Famicom Disk System by Nintendo and Square, in which a transfer student to Tokimeki High School falls in love with a girl resembling the real-life Japanese idol, Miho Nakayama. The game is notable for being one of the earliest examples of the dating sim genre.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Top Rank Tennis[edit]
Top Rank Tennis (universe) Top Ranking Tennis (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Pax Softnica |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy |
First installment | Top Rank Tennis (1993) |
Top Rank Tennis is a tennis game released for the Game Boy. It is notable for being one of the few Game Boy games compatible with the Game Boy 4-Player Adapter.
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Touch Panic[edit]
Touch Panic (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | AKI Corporation |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Mawashite Tsunageru: Touch Panic (2006) |
Mawashite Tsunageru: Touch Panic (まわしてつなげる タッチパニック, Rotate and Connect: Touch Panic) is a puzzle game developed by AKI Corporation for the Nintendo DS, in which the player must slide lined tiles around to guide a pink Panic Ball through the stage and eventually lead it to a hole.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
True Swing Golf[edit]
True Swing Golf (universe) Nintendo Touch Golf (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | T&E Soft |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | True Swing Golf (2005) |
True Swing Golf (大人のDSゴルフ, DS Golf for Adults) is a golf video game developed by T&E Soft for the Nintendo DS. The game later received a truncated version for the DSiWare under the name True Swing Golf Express.
The original physical release is listed in all regions.
Ukiuki Carnival[edit]
Ukiuki Carnival (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | indieszero Nintendo |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Adventure Social simulation |
Console/platform of origin | Game Boy Advance |
First installment | Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival (2002) |
Sakura Momoko no Ukiuki Carnival (さくらももこのウキウキカーニバル, Momoko Sakura's Ukiuki Carnival) is a social simulation game released for the Game Boy Advance where the player is a kid at a carnival being held in the village of Colortown, and must invite as many people as they can. The game features characters designed by the popular manga artist Momoko Sakura.
The game is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Third-Party Series[edit]
10-Yard Fight[edit]
10-Yard Fight (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Irem |
Publisher(s) | Irem Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | 10-Yard Fight (1983) |
10-Yard Fight (10ヤードファイト, 10-Yard Fight) is an American football game developed by Irem originally released for arcades. The game was later ported to the NES and MSX.
The NES version is listed exclusively in the North American version.
Anticipation[edit]
Anticipation (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Rare |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Board game |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Anticipation (1988) |
Anticipation is a board video game by Rare for the NES, in which up to four players must move their pieces around a board and solve an incomplete picture while it is being drawn.
The game is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
F-1 Grand Prix[edit]
F-1 Grand Prix (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Video System Paradigm Entertainment Eutechnyx |
Publisher(s) | Video System Eidos Interactive |
Distributor(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | F-1 Grand Prix (1991) |
F-1 Grand Prix (エフワングランプリ, F-1 Grand Prix) is a series of Formula One-based racing games by Video System.
The Nintendo 64 version of F-1 World Grand Prix is listed exclusively in the German version.
F-1 Spirit[edit]
F-1 Spirit (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Konami |
Publisher(s) | Konami |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | MSX |
First installment | F-1 Spirit: The Way to Formula-1 (1987) |
F-1 Spirit (F1スピリット, F-1 Spirit) is a series of Formula One-based racing games by Konami.
Formula 1 Sensation is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Family Trainer[edit]
Family Trainer (universe) Active Life (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Human Entertainment h.a.n.d. Tose Ganbarion |
Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco (previously Bandai) Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Exergame Sports |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Athletic World (1986) |
Family Trainer (ファミリートレーナー, Family Trainer) is series of exergames by Bandai Namco (formerly Bandai) compatible with the Power Pad controller (referred to as the "Mat Controller" for the Wii games). The second installment, Running Stadium, was initially released in North America under the title Stadium Events, but would be re-released by Nintendo under the new title World Class Track Meet, resulting in the original release to becoming one of the rarest NES games.
Running Stadium is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version. The North American version uses the World Class Track Meet name, whereas the PAL versions use the Stadium Events name.
Formation Soccer[edit]
Formation Soccer (universe) Super Soccer (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Human Entertainment Spike |
Publisher(s) | Human Entertainment Nintendo Spike |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | PC Engine |
First installment | Formation Soccer (1990) |
Formation Soccer (フォーメーションサッカー, Formation Soccer) is a series of soccer games originally by Human Entertainment and later by Spike. Only one installment, Super Formation Soccer for the Super NES, was localized, being released under the title Super Soccer.
Super Soccer is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Golf (Virtual Boy)[edit]
Golf (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | T&E Soft |
Publisher(s) | T&E Soft Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | Virtual Boy |
First installment | Golf (1995) |
Golf (T&Eバーチャルゴルフ, T&E Virtual Golf) is a golf video game by T&E Soft for the Virtual Boy.
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Illusion of Gaia[edit]
Illusion of Gaia (universe) Illusion of Time (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Quintet |
Publisher(s) | Enix Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Action RPG |
Console/platform of origin | SNES |
First installment | Illusion of Gaia (1993) |
Illusion of Gaia (ガイア幻想紀, The Gaia Fantasy Chronicle) is an action role-playing game for the Super NES developed by Quintet and published by Enix in Japan and Nintendo in other regions.
The game is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Killer Instinct[edit]
Killer Instinct (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Rare Double Helix Games Iron Galaxy |
Publisher(s) | Midway Nintendo Microsoft |
Genre(s) | Fighting |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | Killer Instinct (arcade) (1994) |
Killer Instinct (キラーインスティンクト, Killer Instinct) is a series of fighting games by Rare. The first two games were published by Midway and distributed by Nintendo for arcades, while all ports for Nintendo systems were published by Nintendo. The series was later revived for the Xbox One and Microsoft Windows in 2013 with the title Killer Instinct.
Both the Super NES and Game Boy versions of the original game are listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Meteos[edit]
Meteos (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Q Entertainment Gameloft Platinum Egg Aspect |
Publisher(s) | Bandai Nintendo Disney Interactive Studios Q Entertainment |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Meteos (2005) |
Meteos (メテオス, Meteos) is a series of tile-matching puzzle games by Q Entertainment.
The original DS game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Ogre Battle[edit]
Ogre Battle (universe) Tactics Ogre (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Quest Square Enix |
Publisher(s) | Quest Nintendo Atlus Square Enix |
Genre(s) | Tactical role-playing |
Console/platform of origin | SNES |
First installment | Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen (1993) |
Ogre Battle (オウガバトル, Ogre Battle) is a series of tactical role-playing games created by Quest Corporation and owned by Square Enix. Two installments, Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber for the Nintendo 64 and Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis for the Game Boy Advance, were both published by Nintendo in Japan.
Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber and Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis are both listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Ping Pong[edit]
Konami's Ping Pong (universe) Smash Ping Pong (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Konami |
Publisher(s) | Konami Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | MSX |
First installment | Konami's Ping Pong (1985) |
Ping Pong (ピンポン, Ping Pong) is a ping pong video game released by Konami for various home computers in Japan and Europe. It later received a port for the Famicom Disk System, which was published by Nintendo.
Smash Ping Pong is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Puzz Loop[edit]
Puzz Loop (universe) Magnetica (universe) Tokyo Crash Mobs (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Mitchell |
Publisher(s) | Mitchell Capcom Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | Puzz Loop (1998) |
Puzz Loop (パズループ, Puzz Loop) is a series of puzzle games by Mitchell Corporation, in which the player must stop entities of different colors from reaching a goal by matching three or more marbles of the same color. A sub-series for the Nintendo DS and WiiWare, titled Magnetica, as well as a 3DS eShop installment titled Tokyo Crash Mobs, were published by Nintendo.
Magnetica is listed in all regions.
Puzzle Series[edit]
Puzzle Series (universe) Sudoku Gridmaster (universe) Sudoku Master (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Hudson Soft |
Publisher(s) | Hudson Soft Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | DS |
First installment | Puzzle Series Vol. 1: Jigsawpuzzle (2006) |
Puzzle Series (パズルシリーズ, Puzzle Series) is a series of puzzle games by Hudson Soft. Only one game in the Nintendo DS series, Sudoku, was localized, being released under the title Sudoku Gridmaster in North America and Sudoku Master in Europe.
Sudoku Gridmaster is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Qix[edit]
Qix (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Taito |
Publisher(s) | Taito Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Action Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | Qix (1981) |
Qix (クイックス, Qix) is a series of action-puzzle games, in which the player controls a cursor that can trace lines across the play area, where drawing a line that joins with the edges of the play area or another line results in the space filling in as a block. The goal is to fill in a percentage of the play area. Originally a North American-exclusive arcade game by Taito, a Game Boy version published by Nintendo was released in 1990, which prominently featured Mario.
The Game Boy version is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
R-Type[edit]
R-Type (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Irem Granzella Various |
Publisher(s) | Irem Nintendo Granzella Various |
Genre(s) | Horizontal-scrolling shooter |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | R-Type (1987) |
R-Type (アール・タイプ, R-Type) is a series of horizontal-scrolling shooter games by Irem.
R-Type DX is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
R.C. Pro-Am[edit]
R.C. Pro-Am (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Rare |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo Tradewest |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | R.C. Pro-Am (1988) |
R.C. Pro-Am is a series of racing games by Rare released for the NES, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis.
Both the original NES game and Super R.C. Pro-Am are listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Rad Racer[edit]
Rad Racer (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Square |
Publisher(s) | Square Nintendo Mattel |
Genre(s) | Racing |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Rad Racer (1987) |
Rad Racer (ハイウェイスター, Highway Star) is a racing game for the NES by Square. A sequel, Rad Racer II, was released exclusively in North America for the NES.
The original game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Slalom[edit]
Slalom (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Rare |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | VS. Slalom (1986) |
Slalom is a skiing video game by Rare that debuted on the Nintendo Vs. System series of arcade systems as VS. Slalom, then later ported to the NES. It is notable for being the first video game to be developed by Rare, as well as the first NES game to be developed by a western developer.
The NES version is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll[edit]
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Rare |
Publisher(s) | Nintendo Tradewest Sega |
Genre(s) | Platformer |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Snake Rattle 'n' Roll (1990) |
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll is a platformer game by Rare that stars two titular snakes, in which they must make their way through 11 isometric levels and eat enough of a small round creature called "Nibbley Pibbley" to gain enough weight to ring a bell on top of a weighing machine located at the end of the level and open the door to the next level. The game was originally released on the NES and was later ported to the Sega Mega Drive exclusively in Europe. A successor to the game, Sneaky Snakes, was also released for the Game Boy.
The NES version is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Sōkoban[edit]
Sōkoban (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Thinking Rabbit Various |
Publisher(s) | Thinking Rabbit Nintendo Various |
Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Console/platform of origin | PC-6001 PC-6001 mkII PC-8001 mkII PC-8801 FM-7 FM-8 X1 MZ-2000 MZ-2200 |
First installment | Sokoban (1982) |
Sōkoban (倉庫番, Warehouse Keeper) is a series of puzzle games in which the player pushes crates or boxes around in a warehouse, trying to get them to storage locations. In 1999, an installment published by Nintendo and developed by Atelier Double, titled Power Sōkoban, was released for the Super Famicom via the Nintendo Power service and physical release. This version features elements from several mythology stories from around the world, with the main characters being that of Japanese mythology.
Power Sōkoban is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Super Tennis[edit]
Super Tennis (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Tokyo Shoseki Tose |
Publisher(s) | Tonkin House Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | SNES |
First installment | Super Tennis (1991) |
Super Tennis (スーパーテニス ワールドサーキット, Super Tennis World Circuit) is a tennis game by Tonkin House for the Super NES.
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
The Earth Fighter Rayieza[edit]
The Earth Fighter Rayieza (universe) Ginga no Sannin (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Enix Pax Softnica |
Publisher(s) | Enix Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Role-playing |
Console/platform of origin | NEC PC-8801 FM-7 Sharp X1 MSX |
First installment | The Earth Fighter Rayieza (1985) |
The Earth Fighter Rayieza (地球戦士ライーザ, The Earth Fighter Rayieza) is a science fiction role-playing game by Enix that was released for various home computers. The game also received a port for the Famicom titled Ginga no Sannin, which was published by Nintendo. The game is notable for being one of the earliest examples of a role-playing game with a setting outside of the standard medieval fantasy setting, taking place in a science fiction world instead.
Ginga no Sannin is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Top Players' Tennis[edit]
Top Players' Tennis (universe) Four Players' Tennis (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Home Data |
Publisher(s) | Asmik Corporation |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Top Players' Tennis (1989) |
Top Players' Tennis (ワールドスーパーテニス, World Super Tennis) is a tennis game by Home Data and Asmik Corporation for the NES.
The game is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
True Golf Classics[edit]
True Golf Classics (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | T&E Soft |
Publisher(s) | T&E Soft Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | SNES |
First installment | True Golf Classics: Waialae Country Club (1991) |
True Golf Classics (New 3D Golf Simulation in Japan) is a series of golf games by T&E Soft.
Waialae Country Club: True Golf Classics for the Nintendo 64 is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
U.S. Championship V'Ball[edit]
U.S. Championship V'Ball (universe) Super Spike V'Ball (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Technōs Japan |
Publisher(s) | Technōs Japan Taito Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Sports |
Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
First installment | U.S. Championship V'Ball (1988) |
U.S. Championship V'Ball is a volleyball game by Technōs for arcades. The game was later released on the NES under the title Super Spike V'Ball.
Super Spike V'Ball is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Vegas[edit]
Vegas (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | HAL Laboratory Dice |
Publisher(s) | Epic/Sony Records Nintendo Imagineer |
Genre(s) | Casino |
Console/platform of origin | NES |
First installment | Vegas Dream (1988) |
Vegas (ラスベガス, Las Vegas) is a series of casino games in which the player travels to Las Vegas to participate in several gambling games. The series originally got its start for the NES with Vegas Dream, which was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Epic/Sony Records in Japan and HAL America Inc. in North America. The game later received a sequel, co-developed by Dice and Hal Laboratory, for the Super NES and Game Boy titled Vegas Stakes, which was published by Nintendo in the West; only the Super NES version was released outside of North America, and was published by Imagineer in Japan. A third game, Las Vegas Dream 2, was released by Imagineer for the PlayStation exclusively in Japan.
The Super NES version of Vegas Stakes is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Vertical Force[edit]
Vertical Force (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Hudson Soft |
Publisher(s) | Hudson Soft Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Vertical shooter |
Console/platform of origin | Virtual Boy |
First installment | Vertical Force (1995) |
Vertical Force (バーティカルフォース, Vertical Force) is a vertical shooter by Hudson Soft released for the Virtual Boy.
The game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Xanadu[edit]
Xanadu (universe) | |
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Developer(s) | Nihon Falcom Hudson Soft |
Publisher(s) | Nihon Falcom Hudson Soft Nintendo |
Genre(s) | Action RPG |
Console/platform of origin | PC-8801 |
First installment | Xanadu (1985) |
Xanadu (ザナドゥ, Xanadu) is a series of action role-playing games serving as a spin-off of Nihon Falcom's Dragon Slayer series, being based around the second installment of the same name.
Faxanadu is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Non-gaming universes[edit]
Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!![edit]
Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! (universe) | |
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Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! (爆走兄弟レッツ&ゴー!!, The Racing Brothers Let's & Go!!) is a manga franchise based on the Mini 4WD franchise by Tamiya Corporation.
Mini Yonku: Let's & Go!! Power WGP2 is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Domo[edit]
Domo (universe) | |
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Domo (どーも くん, Domo-kun) is the official mascot of Japan's public broadcaster NHK, appearing in several 30-second stop-motion interstitial sketches shown as station identification during shows.
Domo-kun no Fushigi Terebi is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Eyeshield 21[edit]
Eyeshield 21 (universe) | |
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Eyeshield 21 (アイシールド21, Eyeshield 21) is an American football manga franchise by Shōnen Jump.
Three Eyeshield 21 games, Max Devil Power!, Devilbats Devildays, and Field Saikyō no Senshi Tachi, are all listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Hamtaro[edit]
Hamtaro (universe) | |
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Hamtaro (とっとこハム太郎, Trotting Hamtaro) is a manga franchise starring a hamster of the same name.
Six Hamtaro games are listed. These include Tomodachi Daisakusen Dechu, Ham-Hams Unite!, Ham-Ham Heartbreak, Rainbow Rescue, Ham-Ham Games, and Nazonazo Q Kumonōe no? Jō. Of the six, Ham-Hams Unite!, Ham-Ham Heartbreak, and Ham-Ham Games are listed in all regions, whereas the rest are listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Kaijin Zona[edit]
Kaijin Zona (universe) | |
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Kaijin Zona (怪人ゾナー, Phantom Zona) is a character who appeared in the children's variety show on TV Tokyo, Oha Suta.
The Game Boy Color game of the same name is listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Ken Griffey Jr.[edit]
Ken Griffey Jr. (universe) | |
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Ken Griffey Jr. is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball.
Six games featuring Ken Griffey Jr. are listed exclusively in the American version. These include the Super NES and Game Boy versions of Ken Griffey Jr. Presents: Major League Baseball, Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run for the Super NES, Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. for the Nintendo 64, and the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color versions of Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest.
Mickey Mouse[edit]
Mickey Mouse (universe) | |
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Mickey Mouse (ミッキーマウス, Mickey Mouse) is an anthropomorphic cartoon mouse created by Walt Disney, originally appearing in several cartoon shorts and serving as the official mascot for The Walt Disney Company.
Five games featuring Mickey Mouse are listed. These include the Mickey Mouse Game & Watch game, Mickey & Donald for the Game & Watch, the Nintendo 64 version of Mickey's Speedway USA, Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey and Minnie for the Game Boy Advance, and Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse. Of the five, only the Game & Watch games are listed in all regions, with the rest being listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
National Basketball Association[edit]
National Basketball Association (universe) | |
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The National Basketball Assocation, often shortened as NBA, is an American men's professional basketball league.
Four games using the NBA license are listed. These include Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside, Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside 2, NBA 3 on 3 featuring Kobe Bryant, and NBA Courtside 2002. The original NBA Courtside is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version, NBA Courtside 2 and NBA 3 on 3 are listed exclusively in the North American version, and NBA Courtside 2002 is listed in all regions.
National Collegiate Athletic Association[edit]
National Collegiate Athletic Association (universe) | |
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association, often shortened as NCAA, is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletes from up to 1,268 North American institutions and conferences.
The Super NES game NCAA Basketball is listed exclusively in PAL versions, where it is titled World League Basketball.
National Hockey League[edit]
National Hockey League (universe) | |
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The National Hockey League, often shortened as NHL, is a professional ice hockey league in North America.
The Super NES game NHL Stanley Cup is listed exclusively in PAL versions, where it is titled Super Hockey.
Pin-Bot[edit]
Pin-Bot (universe) | |
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Pin-Bot is a science fiction pinball machine released by Williams.
The NES game of the same name is listed exclusively in PAL versions.
Popeye[edit]
Popeye (universe) | |
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Popeye (ポパイ, Popeye) is a cartoon sailor who appeared in several comic strips by King Features and later several theatrical and television animated cartoons.
Five games featuring Popeye are listed. These include the three Game & Watch games (including the Wide Screen game, the Panorama game, and the Table Top game), the NES version of the arcade game of the same name, and Popeye no Eigo Asobi. Only the Wide Screen Game & Watch game and the NES game are listed in all regions. The Panorama Game & Watch game and Popeye no Eigo Asobi are listed exclusively in the Japanese version, whereas the Table Top Game & Watch game is listed in all regions except for the Japanese version.
Shōnen Jump[edit]
Shōnen Jump (universe) | |
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Weekly Shōnen Jump (週刊少年ジャンプ, Weekly Shōnen Jump) is a weekly shōnen manga anthology published in Japan by Shueisha under the Jump line of magazines, containing chapters of several best-selling manga franchises such as Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto.
Two crossover games of several Shōnen Jump properties, Jump Super Stars and Jump Ultimate Stars, are listed exclusively in the Japanese version.
Snoopy[edit]
Snoopy (universe) | |
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Snoopy (スヌーピー, Snoopy) is an anthropomorphic cartoon beagle from the comic strip franchise Peanuts.
Three Game & Watch games featuring Snoopy are listed in all regions. These include Snoopy Tennis and the Table Top and the Panorama games simply titled Snoopy.
Spartan X[edit]
Spartan X (universe) | |
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Spartan X (スパルタンX, Spartan X), originally released in Hong Kong under the title Kuàicān Chē (快餐車 in traditional Chinese, 快餐车 in simplified Chinese, both names roughly translating to Fast Food Truck) and as Wheels on Meals in English, is a martial arts action-comedy film starring Jackie Chan. An arcade game of the same name was later made by Irem, in which it was released outside of Japan under the title Kung-Fu Master, then later ported to the NES under the name Kung Fu outside of Japan.
The NES game Kung Fu is listed in all regions.
Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō[edit]
Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō (universe) | |
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Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō (旅の指さし会話帳, Point & Speak Travel Phrasebook) is a series of travel phrase books for Japanese travellers.
The Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwachō DS series of games is listed exclusively in the Japanese version, with all five games (Thailand, China, Korea, America, and Germany) being listed separately.