Live Magazine February Issue February 2014 | Page 67

WONDERBOY 3: THE DRAGON’S TRAP - SEGA MASTER SYSTEM
This game actually goes by a number of titles depending on the system you play it on.
On the Sega Master System is goes by the above title. On the PC Engine it’s called
“Adventure Island”, however on its US counterpart the Turbografx16 the game is called
“The Dragon’s Curse”. If you are able to, I recommend playing it on one of those two
machines as opposed to the Master System version, as the graphics are far superior.
Regardless of which system you choose however the gameplay is exactly the same,
and it is fantastic. Another platformer, the controls are a little more rigid than Super
Mario World, but the ability to select different animal forms which have their own special
abilities that allow you to explore different areas of the game keeps you hooked.

UFOURIA - NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
I won’t go into too much detail about Ufouria as the game is quite similar to Wonderboy 3. An expensive game unless you’re a lucky shopper, Ufouria is another platforming title that features a world
that has areas that are locked until you gain other characters who can explore them. With fluid gameplay, this is one of Sunsoft’s finest titles and it’s well worth tracking down a copy.

“WITH FLUID GAMEPLAY,
THIS (UFORIA) IS ONE OF
SUNSOFT’S FINEST TITLES
AND IT’S WELL WORTH
TRACKING DOWN A COPY.”

ability to link consoles for some multiplayer beat em up mayhem. The
Neo Geo Pocket is not a well known
console on our shores, but if you can
track down one and a copy of this
game, well, you’ll thank me later!

STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 3 - ARCADE
Arcade or any of the decent home ports that are available. With the largest roster
of characters of any Street Fighter game at the time, Alpha 3 was superb. It featured the very same gameplay mechanics as the first 2 games in the Alpha series,
then bumped them up a notch with the ability to select your fighting style. With silky
smooth controls, gameplay that doesn’t feel cheap, and a wide variety of characters to choose from, Street Fighter Alpha 3 is the pinnacle of one on one beat em
ups. This game alone is the very reason I started to collect arcade machines.

So that is my personal top 5 greatest games of all time. During the month while
you wait for the next issue of Gametraders Live why not take the time to create
your own list. Maybe you agree with some of the games I’ve selected, maybe you
don’t like any of them. Either way, head to the Gametraders Facebook page and
share your thoughts with the rest of the gaming world!

Written by Paul Monopoli