It is hard to imagine a person whose youth, youth, and often a mature period, fell on the 90s, who, at the word “Dandy”, would not nostalgically recall the countless hours spent on the most iconic prefix of that time. Today we remember 8-bit games!
I did not find a tube TV, and instead of the original Dendy I have Hamy4 with all the games, but the games did not get worse from this.
And here's a little note:
Prefix Dendy (Dendy) is a clone of another game console - Famicom, better known as Nintendo, which has never been officially sold in our space. Therefore, Dandy was insanely popular in the former countries of the Soviet Union. It was assembled in Taiwan from Chinese parts and was quite affordable for that time.
Almost all the games on Dandy were pirated, for which there is a good reason - it was virtually impossible to get the original cartridge (namely, the games were on them).
Tank 1990/ Tanks
I decided to start this review with the game "Tanks", it's the same tank 1990. Pirate modification of the Battle City game for the Famicom console. The task in the game is to destroy all enemy tanks and protect the base (Eagle) from destruction. As you progress through the levels and enemies will become more difficult, but the number of enemies always remains the same, 20 units.
Super Mario Bros / Super Mario
Super Mario (as well as a large number of other versions of this game) is one of the most popular 8-bit games on the dandy console. Of course, such a cult arcade needs no introduction! The essence is simple: we help the plumber Mario to return the princess from the bloodthirsty dragon.
Of the superpowers, we will have the ability to knock out boxes with our heads, jump on enemies and eat mushrooms (for super strength), since the skills leave much to be desired, our hero and his brother Luigi will have to run around the locations for a long time and start over many, many times. It was the Super Mario Bros version that made the Mario character one of the most recognizable in the gaming industry.
Battletoads and Double Dragon / Battletoads and Double Dragon
Video game in the harsh genre “Beat 'em up”released in 93. The main characters are three pumped Toads and two big guys on the style (We choose only one, but the game allows you to play in pairs). It was extremely difficult to pass all the levels, as in most Dandy games - no saves for you.
Bomberman / Bomberman
If you had a Dandy console, then 90% of the time you played the classic game Bomberman. The goal is to blow up your opponent without destroying yourself. Enthusiastic cries of joy from victory and angry curses are attached. In the future, the game was released on other devices.
Lode Runner
In the common people, the game was called "Runner", and officially -"Lode Runner“. The main mission is to collect all the gold on the level while running away from the guys in green suits.
Our hero (Runner) has a cool skill - dig holes in which you can lure enemies, and sometimes jump yourself to dodge.
Contra / Contra
This game has had many parts and modifications, all of them have a similar principle: dynamics, endless enemies and endless action.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The first version of the game was released before the beginning of the 90s, but if I don’t confuse anything, then for the Dendy and Nintendo consoles, the release took place just in 1990. There were at least 4 parts and each promised a fascinating story and a team mode where you can play for each of the turtles. Our superheroes had various super moves as well as signature fade moves.
Felix the Cat / Felix the Cat
Another high-quality arcade game released in 1992 is Felix the Cat. As the name implies, the main character will be a black cat named Felix, known from the cartoon of the same name. Felix the cat. The goal is to save Kitty's girlfriend, who fell into the hands of an extortionist villain who is blackmailing Felix.
Chip and Dale
Chip and Dale - these are two chipmunks, Chip and Dale, seeking to save the whole world and their friends. You can play together at once, which of course simplifies the passage. One of the features of the game is the ability to throw boxes, lined enemies, as well as your partner. At the end of each level, the boss will be waiting, the game captivates from the first seconds and will not let go until the last credits.
Aladdin / Aladdin
Every Sunday all the children ran to watch Disney cartoons, among which, of course, was Aladdin. It is not surprising that the game of the same name was not long in coming. By the way, it came out on all sorts of devices and consoles. And there was a good reason for that - the quality and fascination of the game. You had to play for an Arab beggar who had a monkey, Jin and Parrot as friends. He was in a relationship with the princess, and he mercilessly beat his enemies with apples.
Adventure Island
Arcade game series - Adventure Iceland (Aka adventure island), plunges us into the world of dinosaurs and complex quests. We play for a complete uncle with a bunch of problems and shaky health. In each part of the game, our hero is “taken away”, either his wife or his living creatures. The game has so many chips that you can’t remember everything, there is a rich inventory of items and unique dinosaurs (a certain type may be required for each level), in one word a game for centuries, well, or at least for the period of the 90s.
Circus Charlie / Circus Charlie
In my opinion, there were no games like Charlie's Circus before or after - it was the main “kill time” game from the 90s. The secret of her fascination is difficult to unravel even today, but a lot of people played, everyone tried to jump through hoops, ride ponies and do all these circus things.
Duck Tales
A series of games about Scrooge McDuck and his nephews captured children and adults in the early 90s and kept (in their console networks) for quite some time. If you look at the list of games of that time, then almost 70% of them are arcades based on characters from popular cartoons. Of course, DuckTales is no exception. Each subsequent part, compared to the previous one, added in graphics, sound and the gameplay itself. In the second part, for example, Scrooge has the opportunity to jump on his cane. Also, the game delivered with its unreal mystery.
Lion King / Lion King
We choose one of the two lions (Simba and his father) and begin to dive into the abyss of an exciting arcade game, sometimes too difficult for children.
Prince of Persia / Prince of Persia
Prince of Persia - this is just the case when the game needs no introduction. It was from this game that a whole cycle of films and various sequels was subsequently launched.
Prince of Persia - in my opinion the most difficult game ever released on 8-bit consoles. The whole story is built around the prince and his kidnapped princess. As it is not trite, but you have to save the lady of the heart from the castle, where a series of labyrinths, obstacles and insidious enemies await.
Little Mermaid
Excitebike / Superbike
And here's what was really lacking in the 90s - exciting races, and even cross-bikes!
Popeye / Popeye the Sailor
According to legend, one of the first games on the Dandy console, we play as the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor. The goal is to collect hearts, notes and other elements, dodging all sorts of dangers.
Ice Climber / Ice Climber
Another representative of the oldest dandy games is “Ice Climber“. The main character needs to get to the top of a conditional rock.
Mighty Final Fight
Great fighting game for two - Mighty Final Fight. I always liked games in which there is a choice of the player (and if he had his own “chips”, then there was no limit to happiness).
Pac-Man / Pacman
The legendary Pac-Man needs no introduction!
Eliminator Boat Duel / duel on boats
A game with extreme fascination and the same “heavy” graphics - “Duel on boats”
Jurassic Park / Jurassic Park
Game based on the film of the same name - Jurassic Park . With the help of a cannon, you have to make your way to freedom through hordes of dinosaurs. Along the way, we collect cartridges (we always lack them) and solve all kinds of puzzles.
Darkwing Duck / Black Cloak
Let's finish this list with another legendary arcade - Darkwing Duck. Remember"I am a terror flying on wings in the night!“. Yes, it's a gameBlack Cloak“, a classic arcade game for the 8-bit Dandy console, based on the cartoon of the same name. In the game itself, our hero was waiting for a lot of trials and enemies, all this with a good soundtrack (of course 8 bits), high-quality graphics (compared to analogues) and a fascinating storyline.
By the way, you can easily order a prefix for yourself here here. We end with this article. month of the 90sI hope you were able to remember or learn something pleasant for yourself.
I wonder how much the Tanks influenced the creation of the current World of Tanks bestseller?
Super Mario didn't get mentioned...
Second on the list
I don't play computer games at all
The coolest times, no spinners
hello everyone, please tell me how to find me a game with Baloo, who walks, not by plane?
It was on this game, Tale Spin
Frequently asked questions and answers to them:
1) The game about Scrooge McDuck is called - Duck Tales
2) dandy game with dinosaurs - Jurassic Park
3) a game for a dandy about those fighters as they are called - most likely Battletoads and Double Dragon
4) what is the name of the dandy game where you need to jump up the ice - Ice Climber
5) what is the name of the dandy game where you play as turtles - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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