The most interesting games released in 1990
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Golden Axe
Action
September 20, 1990
A side-scrolling fighting game classified as a slasher, set in a fantasy world, and a conversion of the hit production from arcade machines of the SEGA company. Action of Golden Axe takes place in a land of Yuri, invaded by a barbarian named Death Adder, who kidnapped the king and his daughter, wanting to take possession of the legendary golden axe. Three heroes arise to fight him: a barbarian, a dwarf, and an amazon, each of them specializing in a different type of weapon. During the game we continually move to the right side of the screen, traversing subsequent levels and confronting scores of enemies, as well as powerful bosses. Apart from wielding weapons, the game also allows us to mount dragons, and in the most critical moments, use magic, the power of which increases as we collect special mana potions. The game can be played with another person, offering a co-op adventure mode or classic one on one duels (with another hero or with subsequent enemies).
Warlords
Strategy
April 23, 1990
The first game from the Warlords series is considered by many to be the prototype of the currently popular 3DO Heroes. It is a turn-based strategy set in the realities of the fantasy world. The action takes place in a land called Illuria, where eight opponents, the title Lord of War, fight for total domination.
Champions of Krynn
RPG
June 15, 1990
A classic RPG game based on the principles of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons feature system. In production we move to the world of Dragonlance in order to face evil. The player's task is to lead a team of heroes and perform missions to help find Dragon Lancy. The adventure takes daredevils to many different locations and poses various dangers.
The Secret of Monkey Island
Adventure
September 2, 1990
The Secret of Monkey Island is a cult adventure game produced by LucasArts, which started one of the most famous cycles of the genre. The main character, Guybrush Threepwood, is a beginner pirate who wants to save his beloved Elain from the hands of cruel LeChucko. In order to do so, he has to complete the ship's crew and sail to the mysterious Monkey Island.
Test Drive III: The Passion
Racing
September 20, 1990
Test Drive III: The Passion is the third installment of the legendary car simulation cycle. Unlike previous parts of the series, the game was created by Accolade's in-house development team and has a three-dimensional graphical environment. Players have the opportunity to taste the driving of three luxury cars - Chevrolet CERV III, Pinininfarina Mythos and Lamborghini Diablo.
Panza Kick Boxing
Sports
August 20, 1990
Panza Kick Boxing is a French-based Futura sports game that was once lent by Andre Panza, a popular player in the sport. Playing the role of a novice fist, the player will have the opportunity to train reliably, take part in sparring duels and finally take part in a real tournament.
Metal Gear
Action
May 12, 1990
Metal Gear is an action game that at first glance brings associations with classic shooters such as Commando or Ikari Warriors. However, unlike Konami products, they are more focused on surveillance activities, not necessarily manifested by the constant use of weapons. A well-equipped and deadly enemy is better to avoid "quietly" than to enter into an open fight.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Arcade
November 20, 1990
Gremlins 2: The Elite New Batch is one of two arcade games, based on the story of a fantasy comedy popular in the early nineties. The action of the program throws us to New York, where, due to an unfortunate coincidence, extremely malicious creatures hatch.
Sid Meier's Covert Action
Action
September 1, 1990
A simulator of a covert agent’s life, developed by Microprose under the supervision of Sid Meier – the creator of such hits as Silent Service or Pirates!. The main protagonist of the game is a spy named Maximillian (or Maxine if we choose a female character), hired by the CIA to research a dangerous terrorist network. In the following missions we mainly gather information through wiretapping, intercepting secret messages etc. After that, we infiltrate the terrorist hideout and try to acquire as much knowledge about their actions as possible, while remaining unnoticed. Most activities in Sid Meier’s Covert Action are accomplished through various mini-games, where we employ our constantly developed skills in fighting, driving vehicles, cryptography, or hacking.
Ski or Die
Sports
December 31, 1990
Based on a similar concept Skate or Die agility game dedicated to winter extreme sports. In the game we take part in four different competitions: Downhill Blitz, Innertube Trash, Acro Aerials and Snowboard Halfpipe. The fifth mode of play is an arcade battle for snowmobiles from the perspective of the first person.
Nightbreed: The Action Game
Arcade
April 4, 1990
Nightbreed is an arcade game based on the plot of the film under the same title, which was directed by Clive Barker, an outstanding creator of horror films. It tells the story of Aaron Boone, suspected of a series of murders of a young man who, tormented by nightmares, ends up in a gloomy and devastated cemetery.
Maupiti Island
Adventure
March 23, 1990
Maupiti Island is a very extensive adventure game from 1990, produced by Lankhor. The main character of the game is Jerome Lange, a private detective who, protecting himself from a hurricane called Harry, lands on the title island. Shortly after descending to the shore, it turns out that he will not be allowed to wait for the terrible weather in peace and quiet. Jerome is hired to find a Mary who mysteriously disappeared a few days ago.
Spellcasting 101: Sorcerers Get All the Girls
Adventure
March 12, 1990
Spellcasting 101: Sorcerers Get All the Girls is the first part of a trilogy about the adventures of a young student of the University of Magicians - Ernie Eaglebreak. The program was created by Steven Meretzky, who before working for Legend Entertainment became famous for producing games for Infocom.
Command HQ
Strategy
January 1, 1990
One of the first representatives of the real-time strategy genre. Ozark Softscape's masterpiece allows us to assume the role of commander-in-chief of a global superpower, under whose command we find infantry armies, mechanized divisions, groups of aircraft carriers, and even spy satellites and nuclear bombs. We control the warfare using the world map, on which the positions of all the forces of our faction and detected enemy troops are marked.
Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire
Adventure
February 1, 1990
Direct continuation of the 1989 Quest for Glory adventure book. After leaving Spielburg on board a flying carpet, we go with three new friends to the desert city of Shapeir. It soon turns out that the mythical land of "The Fairy Tale of a Thousand and One Night" has its own problems, which, as it usually happens, will require your intervention.
F-14 Tomcat
Simulation
February 10, 1990
The F-14 Tomcat is a Dynamix simulator of one of the most popular fighters in the United States air force. The player will play the role of the pilot "murderer of MIGs" and together with a computer-controlled assistant will take part in a series of heavenly fights over territory known from various conflicts of states.
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I
RPG
April 4, 1990
The Lord of the Rings, vol. 1, is a cRPG game based on the story of J.R.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Lord of the Rings". It includes control of a group of heroes (initially only hobbits) who set off on a dangerous mission to the land of Mordor to destroy the title ring of unimaginable power. If he gets into the roundness of the evil Sauron, the whole land of Middle-earth and all free peoples will inevitably be exterminated....
Perestroika
Arcade
April 16, 1990
An arcade game in which the player takes control of a frog-like creature and tries to get a dry foot from one end of the screen to the other. Perestroika was written in Borland C++ language and surprises with an unusual for 1990 visuals in high resolution (640 by 350 pixels).
Tom & Jerry CAT-astrophe
Arcade
April 20, 1990
Arcade game based on a series of popular cartoons created by the Hanna-Barber label in the early forties of the last century. As far as the plot is concerned, the program refers to the episode called "The Yankee Doodle Mouse" (1943), in which Tom and Jerry's cat and mouse are fighting a duel to death and life in the basement.
Stunt Driver
Racing
April 4, 1990
The Stunt Driver is a product of Spectrum Holobyte, in which the player will sit behind the wheel of Ford Mustang '66 and take part in crazy car races. In addition to driving on the usual winding track, there are various obstacles in the form of sloping roads, drawbridges, loops and similar assortment.
Nightbreed: The Interactive Movie
Adventure
June 6, 1990
After a pretty good platformer, Impact Software Development decided to follow the blow and prepare another game based on the story of Nightbreed, directed by Clive Barker. The programme is subtitled The Interactive Movie and, like the original, tells the story of Aaron Boone.
Silent Service II
Simulation
June 13, 1990
Silent Service II is a submarine simulation created by Microprose studio. The action of the game was set in the realities of World War II. The player has the opportunity to play the role of commander of an American unit fighting in the Pacific. The creators prepared 7 models of submarines, which can be managed, as well as several variants of the game, including a campaign, single scenarios and training missions.
The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate
RPG
June 11, 1990
The third part of the cult cycle The Bard's Tale was also the first to be produced without the participation of Michael Cranford. The responsibility for the creation of the game fell on the shoulders of Brian Fargo, which unfortunately also affected its quality.
