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The most interesting arcade games released in 1996

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Punky Skunk
Punky Skunk

Arcade 11 January 1996

A two-dimensional colourful platformer in which the main character is an anthropomorphic skunk trying to save the world from a bunch of bad wolves. This is one of the first games released on PlayStation 1.

PS1

Pinball Construction Kit
Pinball Construction Kit

Arcade 14 January 1996

The Pinball Construction Kit is a 21st Century Entertainment editor developed by Spidersoft Ltd. and released by 21st Century Entertainment, with the help of which you can create your own pinball games.

PC

Johnny Bazookatone
Johnny Bazookatone

Arcade 26 February 1996

Distinguished by an interesting style and binding, combining two-dimensional backgrounds and three-dimensional character models, side-scrolled platformer. The hero of the game is a young musician, who stands up to fight with the ruler of hell.

PS1

Mickey's Wild Adventure
Mickey's Wild Adventure

Arcade 01 March 1996

A 2D platformer with the cult Mickey Mouse in the lead role, a symbol of the Disney label. The title is a slightly modified conversion of the game, which was released in 1994, as Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse, on 16-bit consoles.

PS1

Microsoft Return of Arcade
Microsoft Return of Arcade

Arcade 19 March 1996

A collection of arcade games belonging to the automatic classics. The set includes five games - Pac-Man, Pole Position, Galaxian, Dig-Dug and Pac-Man's 20th Anniversary. This is an ideal position for players longing for old good times.

PC

Earthworm Jim 2
Earthworm Jim 2

Arcade 30 April 1996

Continuation of the hit 2D platformer by Shiny Entertainment development studio. The earthworm Jim in her cosmic suit once again rescues the princess "As Her Name". This time, in his struggle with numerous opponents, the hero is accompanied by a glutious friend - Snot.

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Absolute Pinball
Absolute Pinball

Arcade 11 June 1996

Absolute Pinball is another arcade game, allowing you to try your hand at virtual machines, called pinball. The programme signed with the 21st Century Entertainment logo was prepared this time by the Swedish producer Unique Development Studios.

PC

Panzer Dragoon (1996)
Panzer Dragoon (1996)

Arcade 15 June 1996

In the distant future, a handful of people must use ancient weapons and armoured dragons to defend themselves against bio-weapons.

PC

3 w 1: Autka, Dark Moon i Mr. Tomato
3 w 1: Autka, Dark Moon i Mr. Tomato

Arcade 15 June 1996

A set of simple arcade games, in which you will find car races, space shooter Dark Moon and platformer Mr. Tomato.

PC

Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island
Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island

Arcade 30 June 1996

Extremely colorful and funny platformer, in which Sonic has to free small birds, which a crazy scientist turned into robots and, most importantly, find the Emeralds of Chaos.

PC

Pro Pinball: The Web
Pro Pinball: The Web

Arcade 31 August 1996

An arcade game, whose creators tried to imitate as faithfully as possible the behavior of real, known from the gaming salons of slot machines. It is distinguished by superb high-resolution graphics and a fully three-dimensional table model, as well as an excellent physical engine reproducing the actual behaviour of the balls.

PC

Super Star Wars
Super Star Wars

Arcade 09 September 1996

Re-edition of the classic arcade game from the SNES console. In the game we play Luke Skywalker, Han Solo or a friendly Chewbacca, and the plot recreates the most important events from the fourth part of the Star Wars film saga.

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3D Ultra Pinball: Creep Night
3D Ultra Pinball: Creep Night

Arcade 23 September 1996

Sequel unusual Sierra pinball, combining the mechanics of classic salon vending machines with elements of the plot and unlimited creativity of the creators. This time we have at our disposal three completely new tables, the style of which clearly refers to the horror movie.

PC

Pandemonium!
Pandemonium!

Arcade 31 October 1996

Three-dimensional platforming developed in cooperation between Toys for Bob and Crystal Dynamics. In the game we play the role of one of the two heroes, who are responsible for summoning a terrible monster, threatening a certain fantastic land. In order to correct their mistake, the sorceress Nikki and clown Fargus decide to get rid of the troublesome creature once and for all.

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The Adventures of Lomax
The Adventures of Lomax

Arcade 22 November 1996

A two-dimensional platform game set in the fairy-tale universe of Lemming, in which the title character has to face a bad magician and save his fellows.

PCPS1

Bubsy 3D
Bubsy 3D

Arcade 25 November 1996

One of the first 3D platformers released on the market. The title tells the story of an anthropomorphic lynx that tries to get out of the foreign world and return to Earth.

PS1

Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse

Arcade 30 November 1996

Created by Crystal Dynamics Space Shooting TPP with arcade character. The title is based on the assumptions known from the famous Star Fox series and is a continuation of the game released on 3DO in 1993 titled Total Eclipse.

PS1

Batman Forever
Batman Forever

Arcade 30 November 1996

Arcade style whip, inspired by a series of films and comics about a man-notoper, more widely known under the pseudonym Batman. As we steer the hero, we travel through levels full of various enemies to save Gotham City together with our companion named Robin.

PC

Rayman Brain Games
Rayman Brain Games

Arcade 31 December 1996

Educational game created on the wave of success of Rayman game. The creators managed to combine the original mechanics of a colourful platformer with educational values, thanks to which the kids intuitively improve their skills in Polish language and mathematics while playing.

PC