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  • Operation Logic Bomb (Super Nintendo)

    Source: VGJUNK: OPERATION LOGIC BOMB (SNES)



    Operation Logic Bomb, subtitled “The Ultimate Search and Destroy” was released by Jaleco for the Super Nintendo in 1993. This game is a top down shooter, somewhat similar to games like Smash T.V. I sometimes forget that this really is one of my favorite genres. While it isn’t nearly as intense as Smash T.V. (maybe Gauntlet is a better comparison), I kind of enjoy a game that’s slightly slower paced as it adds to the sense of exploration and suspense. Don’t get me wrong, I love Smash T.V. too but these games really do have a different feel if you don’t have to constantly hold down the fire button.

    In Operation Logic Bomb, you play the role of a cybernetic super soldier sent to investigate what happened at a secret lab experimenting in inter-dimensional physics. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone then that various and assorted nasty things came through a rift a killed everybody. Now it’s your job to clean up the mess. To aid you in your quest, you start with two weapons (primary and secondary) and are able to pick up various others throughout the game. Certain weapons are needed in certain circumstances.

    Operation Logic Bomb was released only on the Super Nintendo. It’s actually the second sequel to Fortified Zone on the Game Boy. There was a second Game Boy game in the series but it was only released in Japan. While Operation Logic Bomb gets fairly average reviews, it is an enjoyable game if you like the genre. The graphics are quite nice and the game play is solid enough. Grab an original cartridge on eBay or check it out via emulation if you are looking for a “new” 16-bit game to play.


  • Super Play (October 1995)

    Source: Super Play – Issue Number 36 – October 1995



    Super Play is a magazine dedicated to the Super Nintendo that was published in the U.K. in the mid 1990s. The October 1995 issue includes:

    Regulars

    • Super Express
    • Anime World
    • Live From Hell City
    • Charts
    • Gamefreak
    • Mode 7
    • Supermarket
    • Playback
    • Final Fantasy Forum
    • Irresponsible Pictures
    • Subs/Back Issues
    • Next Month

    Games Revied in This Issue

    • Yoshi’s Island
    • Killer Instinct
    • Doom
    • Batman Forever
    • Weapon Lord
    • Primal Rage
    • Obelix
    • Turbo Toons
    • Demolition Man
    • Beavis and Butthead
    • Super Mario RPG
    • Virtual Boy

  • American Gladiators

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    American Gladiators was a game show of sorts that aired in the U.S. between 1989 and 1996. It involved various physical challenges that took the form of a months long tournament. Specific events included things like an obstacle course, tug o war, and various other unique physical games.

    The show was fairly popular for a while so it of course spawned a video game. Released in 1991 there were really two distinct games. There was an NES version that wasn’t all that much like the TV show and took the form of a side-scrolling action game (or series of mini-games). Then there was a version for the Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Atari ST, and Amiga that was much more like the TV show. Much like the show, the player would compete in various events. In that respect, American Gladiators is somewhat similar to other multi-sports events (Decathlon, Winter Games, Summer Games, etc.) Like those games, it is best played with 2 players.

    Unfortunately, like most licensed properties seem to be, this game is really average at best. If you do want to give it a try, you’ll have to track down an original or play via emulation. Either the Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo versions are probably your best choices in terms of ease of finding and price. Plus cartridges tend to hold up a little better than disks. If you are just obsessed with American Gladiator then you may want to try the NES version too since it is a substantially different game.

    Screen shots above are from the Super Nintendo version of the game.