Best Lynx games on every year?

[Damon Plus]

Yes, it is a different take on in a topic I did a while ago (Link for those who are interested). That time, I asked which one was overall, the best year for the Lynx by looking at game releases.

 

Now, I ask which do you think was the bests games released in every year the Lynx was being marketed (just for fun, I'll add some honorable mentions in Italics):

 

1989

 

Blue Lightning

California Games

Chip´s Challenge

Electrocop

Gates of Zendocon

Gauntlet 3

 

A VERY hard year to decide which were the best games. I think California Games is the best overall, but Chip's Challenge is not far behind. From the other 4, I think Blue Lighting is great as well.

 

1990

 

APB

Block Out

Crystal Mines 2

Klax

NFL Football

Ms. Pac-Man

Ninja Gaiden

Paperboy

Roadblasters

Robosquash

Rygar

Shangai

Tods adventures in Slime World

Toki

Warbirds

Xenophobe

Zarlor Mercenary

 

This year is even harder. I think Slime World is a masterpiece, but so are Shanghai, Warbirds and Klax. And just a step below are good games like Zarlor Mercenary, Xenophobe, Toki, Paperboy...

 

1991

 

Awesome Golf

Baseball Heroes

Bill and Ted´s Excelent

Checkered Flag

Dracula

Fidelity Ultimate Chess

Ishido

Pac-Land

Qix

Rampage

Rampart

Robotron 2084

Scrapyard Dog

Steel Talons

S.T.U.N Runner

Super Skweek

Tournament Cyberball 2072

Turbo Sub

Viking Child

Xybots

 

I think S.T.U.N Runner is more impressive overall, but Rampart is one of the best Lynx games as well. There are lots of "not-quite-must-haves" this year too: Scrapyard Dog, Qix, Rampage, Xybots, Awesome Golf...

 

1992

 

Basketbrawl

Batman Returns

Dynolimpics

Dirty larry

Hockey

Hydra

Kung Food

Lynx Casino

Pinball Jam

Pit Fighter

Power Factor

Shadow of the Beast

Switchblade 2

World Class Soccer

 

Probably the worst year for the Lynx. Only SOTB is outstanding, while most of the other games range from good to horrible.

 

1993

 

Batllewheels

Desert Strike

Double Dragon

European Soccer

Gordo 106

Hard Drivin

Jimmy Connors Tennis

Joust

Lemmings

Malibu Bikini Volleyball

Ninja Gaiden 3

Super Off Road

 

1994

 

Battlezone 2000

Super Asteroids and Missile Command

 

Do you agree with my choices?

Edited October 2, 2007 by Damon Plus

[lynxmatt1980]

I agree with some of your picks. But I disagree on a few.

 

first. In 1990, you put the best game that came out was Tods adventures in Slime World.... I would definitely put Roadblasters ahead of that.

 

I would put Desert Strike and Lemmings as a tie for 1993. Both games are awesome, and I am trying to aquire both for my collection.

 

 

 

*Oh and btw, what did you use for your source on release dates? Some release dates are confusing. Like Warbirds for example, it says Copyright 1990 when you start it up, but the label says 1991. Same with Steel Talons (1990 vs 1992?)

Edited October 1, 2007 by lynxmatt1980

[+karri]

What a nice thread! Please go on. I would like to have a list beyond 1994. In a way a list to show what kind of activity the Lynx had after Atari would be nice to see also.

 

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Karri

[Atari5200]

i'd put Power Factor over Shadow of the Beast, and damn TAISW or Roadblasters, i think i'd have to put Roadblasters on top, that one's almost too close to call.

[ls650]

I don't really care for Slime World myself, so there's no way I'd say it beats KLAX or Shanghai.

[Damon Plus]

I agree with some of your picks. But I disagree on a few.

 

first. In 1990, you put the best game that came out was Tods adventures in Slime World.... I would definitely put Roadblasters ahead of that.

 

I would put Desert Strike and Lemmings as a tie for 1993. Both games are awesome, and I am trying to aquire both for my collection.

 

*Oh and btw, what did you use for your source on release dates? Some release dates are confusing. Like Warbirds for example, it says Copyright 1990 when you start it up, but the label says 1991. Same with Steel Talons (1990 vs 1992?)

 

I'd say Lemmings is quite a bit better than Desert Strike, that's why I've put it as the best 1993 game. I don't remember which source I used, but it was probably Atariage.

 

 

I don't really care for Slime World myself, so there's no way I'd say it beats KLAX or Shanghai.

 

There's quite a bit of controversy this year, huh? I'll add Roadblasters as an honorable mention, and of course, I' ll change games if more opinions are added to the thread.

[Gregory DG]

Here's my picks:

 

1989

Blue Lightning (Gotta go with the jaw-dropping visuals.)

 

1990

KLAX (The #2 puzzle game of all time, right behind Tetris.)

 

1991

S.T.U.N Runner (The only home console version!)

 

1992

Dinolympics [tie] Pinball Jam (Both are great. One puzzle, one action.)

 

1993

Battlewheels (Probably my #1 most impressive looking Lynx game.)

 

1994

Super Asteroids and Missile Command (Fun for a quick game.)

Edited October 2, 2007 by Gregory DG

[ls650]

1990

KLAX (The #2 puzzle game of all time, right behind Tetris.)

 

I was just playing KLAX last night. That is a truly well-crafted version and would be a credit to any console, never mind an 18-year old portable! The graphics and gameplay are great, but the digitized clapping and cheering really add to the play atmosphere.

[SwedenLynxer]

1995

Krazy Ace Miniature Golf! (definitely the best Lynx game released this year)

[The_Laird]

I would go with:

 

1989 Gates Of Zendocon

 

1990 Zarlor Mercenary

 

1991 STUN Runner

 

1992 Shadow Of The Beast

 

1993 Lemmings

 

1994 Super Asteroids/Missile Command

 

Also Hard Drivin' actually came out in 1991 - I remember buying that and STUN Runner at the same time