This Month 20 Years Ago: SNES Releases

Destiny. That’s the game of the month for gamers all over the world! It doesn’t matter the system, 360, PS3, PS4 or Xbox One, (Sorry Wii U!) it is THE GAME. That said, the month is still pretty sparse, but did kids in the ’90s fare any better? Let’s look back 20 years at the SNES in the month of September!
Blackthorne – Interplay

After years of awaiting his destiny on Earth, Kyle Blackthorne has finally come home to face the galaxy’s most terrifying mutant monsters and goblin hordes. With brute strength, animal cunning and a lead-spewing shotgun he’s on a quest to reclaim his once peaceful Planet Tuul.

Surrounded by enemies and confronting danger at every turn, Blackthorne’s commando training and survival skills are put to the ultimate death-defying test in this brutally savage land. So prepare to enter Blackthorne’s world and blast your way through one of the most intense, challenging games ever

Illusion of Gaia – Nintendo

Journey into the dark side of an ancient civilization.

Radiating an ominous light in its path, the Chaos Comet threatens the existence of the planet. Battles erupt and a tentative peace is returned to the lands. Danger lurks as the Chaos Comet orbits and dreadful beasts lie awaiting.

In the Age of Exploration a boy named Will is born. Tragedy strikes during an expedition to the Tower of Babel separating Will from his father. Telekinetic forces awaken as Will returns to South Cape. Armed with his transformation abilities of two great warriors, Will must save the planet.

Gaia, Will’s guiding spirit bestows magical powers and advice along his journey. With the help of his friends Will must battle relentless enemies and solve the puzzles of the ancient ruins. Patience and knowledge are essential to reunite this father and son.

Kid Klown in Crazy Chase – Kemco

“Hey, kid! Help me out! I’ve got to run for my life from evil space pirate Blackjack. He wants to conquer the planet with bombs, banana peels and booby traps; and I need all kinds of balloons and klown coins to escape! It’s the spookiest, kookiest race you can run, with new diagonal scrolling for pie-in-your-face action! Plus hidden zones, power ups and bonus stages that make it a riot to play every time. So get off your butt! Let’s go klown around!”

Mario’s Early Years: Fun with Numbers – Software Toolworks

Mario’s Early Years: Fun with Numbers is a miscellaneous game, developed and published by Software Toolworks, which was released in 1994.

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