The most interesting action games released in 1989
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
International Karate
Action 30 March 1989
International Karate is the famous murder of System 3, in which the player will play the role of a warrior, practicing one of the most popular martial arts. His task is to defeat eight contenders for the title and get the black belt.
Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax
Action 30 March 1989
Continuation of the game titled Barbarian (or Death Sword in the United States). The evil sorcerer Drax, who spoiled the main character with some blood in the original, returns and is preparing for revenge. Gorth must of course get him before he can realise his dark plans, but it's not that easy. To get to his headquarters, you must first go through the whole land and defeat many fantastic creatures.
Budokan: The Martial Spirit
Action 30 March 1989
Budokan: The Martial Spirit is a very successful murder, in which you will play the role of a novice student, wishing to explore the secrets of one of the four martial arts (Nunchaku, Bo, Kendo and Karate).
The Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Action 30 May 1989
The next installment of the adventures of the last of the shadow warriors. Kunitoki's bad shogun returns and this time Armakuni has to face him on his terms - in 20th-century New York.
The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge!
Action 12 September 1989
Dr Victor von Doom, the leader of the Latveria state, is once again threatening the security of the United States. This time a nuclear head fell into the hands of a maniac, with the help of which this gentleman intends to destroy New York. The situation seems hopeless and the extermination of the city even inevitable. But what do we have from comic superheroes?
P-47: The Freedom Fighter
Action 20 September 1989
P-47: The Freedom Fighter is a shooter first created in 1988 by Jaleco for coin-op machines. The plot of the program takes us back to the times of World War II. The player, as the fearless pilot of the title fighter, is sent with a suicidal mission to stop the numerous forces of the opponent.
Operation Wolf
Action 29 September 1989
Operation Wolf is a classic representative of the so-called "rail-shooters". What distinguishes him from other shooters is that we do not have any influence on the movement of our hero, and the only interactive element is a mouse-controlled viewfinder.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Action 20 October 1989
Despite a quick and effective retaliation in the first part of the game, Marian was murdered by members of the mysterious Shadow Boss gang. Billy Lee had no choice but to stand up again and administer justice. Our hero doesn't know yet that there is a way to restore a woman's life, but in order to do this you have to penetrate the underground hiding place of the main opponent.