talk about ~Super Fire Pro Wrestling~ The best-of-three exhibition match is heating up

• Released in 1991, this was the first pro wrestling game for SFC, featuring a unique timing-based grappling system.

• It includes 21 regular wrestlers like Victory Musashi and 3 hidden legends like Rikiozan, totaling 24 playable characters.

• Success requires mastering "lower hip" timing to execute moves, rewarding skill over mindless button mashing.

• Offers diverse modes including 5-vs-5 Elimination and a Wrestling Dojo where coach Wakamoto Ittetsu teaches beginners.

• Praised for its speed and "LL size" Great Shiba, who realistically captures Giant Baba's 209cm height and signature kicks.

• While influential globally, this specific 1991 title was originally categorized as a Japan-exclusive release.

• A noted issue is the unskippable CPU matches in Open League, forcing players to watch every tournament match.

• Due to a likeness dispute with Giant Baba's wife, the popular Great Shiba character vanished from the series for several years.

• Secrets include unlocking a female referee via the password "WOMAN" and the ability to make referees bleed during matches.

• This classic laid the foundation for many sequels, including recent titles like Fire Pro Wrestling World on PS4 and Steam.

talk about ~Family Jockey~ Strategic stamina management; long battles hinge on items

• Namco released it in 1987 for Famicom as a pioneer horse racing action game where players aim to win the GI series.

• Players select one from 16 unique horses, each featuring distinct base stats like speed, stamina, and jumping ability.

• The system blends racing and growth; players collect items on track to permanently upgrade stats during the 16-race season.

• Modes include "ONLY RACE" for pure action and "FAMILY GAME" where players bet virtual money on race outcomes.

• Most races, including major ones, are obstacle courses (steeplechases), requiring precise jump timing to avoid falling.

• It is highly challenging with no continues; placing 5th or lower or being scrolled off-screen leads to a Game Over.

• Praised for its strategic stamina management, it is rated as a "good game" for its balanced action and racing feel.

• A major issue is the luck-based item system; failing to get "Star" items in long races can make winning impossible.

• It was ported to Game Boy and PC Engine (titled World Jockey), and even received a 3D physical-action remake on Wii.

talk about ~Doraemon~ Respect for the original film, High-quality BGM, But many traumatic moments

• Released in 1986 by Hudson Soft, this Famicom hit sold 1.15 million copies and is nicknamed "Shiro Dora" for its white cartridge.

• Doraemon must rescue Nobita and others across three worlds after a time machine accident scatters friends and gadgets.

• The game features three distinct genres: top-view action, a scrolling shooter, and side-view underwater exploration.

• Long a Japan-exclusive, it debuts globally in July 2026 via the "Console Archives" for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.

• It is praised for its deep respect for source movies, high-quality 8-bit graphics, and BGM based on the anime's main theme.

• In the shooter stage, Gian and Suneo act as options. Using the 2nd controller mic triggers Gian's lethal singing attack.

• High difficulty and "no hint" hidden items challenged kids, though secrets were famously shared in hobby magazines.

• Underwater levels lack post-damage invincibility, and taking too many gold bars sends players to a scary "Torture Room".

• Three lead programmers developed stages separately. Fujiko F. Fujio personally insisted that Doraemon have exactly three whiskers.

• Re-released in 2026 for its 40th anniversary, this legendary 8-bit title remains a defining "character game" of its era.

talk about ~Star Soldier~ The young man on the package remains a mystery

• Released by Hudson Soft in 1986, Star Soldier is a vertical shooter and spiritual successor to Star Force.

• Players pilot the Caesar to destroy an artificial brain controlling a massive floating continent.

• Features a 3-stage power-up system and Caravan Mode, a timed high-score challenge popular in tournaments.

• While the ship is Caesar, the blue-haired pilot on the cover remains unnamed and a mystery even to the artist.

• The series is globally known as Star Soldier, though sequels like Gunhed were renamed Blazing Lazers abroad.

• Praised for its strategic scoring and quality graphics, it sparked a major score-attack craze in Japan.

• The Trap Zone mechanic can be confusing, and late-game homing missiles are notoriously difficult to avoid.

• Requires intense manual rapid-fire, which is both a core appeal and physically exhausting for players.

• Led to the renowned Soldier series on PC Engine, including Super Star Soldier and the hit Star Parodier.

• Born from a licensing issue with Tecmo, it evolved into an original IP and a cornerstone of the genre.

talk about ~Milon's Secret Castle~(Meikyu Kumikyoku) A labyrinth where beautiful music and harsh trials coexist

• Released by Hudson in 1986, it is a unique action-adventure where Milon explores the maze-like Castle Garland to rescue a queen.

• In a musical world, Milon cannot communicate. He journeys to rescue Queen Eliza from the evil wizard Maharito.

• Players use bubbles to fight and break "soft blocks." Collecting 7 crystals, a crown, and a staff is required to win.

• Collecting 7 instrument boxes builds a full ensemble in bonus stages, a pioneer in blending music and gameplay.

• The 1988 US release felt outdated technical-wise and removed the JP version's iconic title screen rapid-fire test.

• Acclaimed for its fairy-tale charm, rich exploration, and high-quality BGM that evolves as the player progresses.

• Difficulty is polarizing; fans enjoy the "satisfying challenge," while others hate the lack of post-damage invincibility.

• Puzzles are often cryptic with invisible triggers. Clearing 8 loops for the true ending is grueling without saves.

• A "beautiful but harsh" classic, celebrated for innovative music mechanics and deep, challenging adventure gameplay.

talk about ~Earthbound Beginnings~(Mother) Don't cry until the ending. A masterpiece guaranteed.

• MOTHER is a 1989 Famicom RPG by Shigesato Itoi, set in a modern American town instead of a fantasy world. • Ninten seeks the source of paranormal events by collecting eight melodies, linked to his great-grandparents' past. • The party includes Ninten, psychic Ana, gadget-expert Lloyd, and tough leader Teddy, each with unique gear. • It features first-person battles, PSI powers, and modern mechanics like saving via phone and withdrawing money. • The US version, EarthBound Beginnings, added a run button and extended ending while censoring certain content. • Praised for its innovative world, emotional script, and pop-based BGM by Keiichi Suzuki and Hirokazu Tanaka. • Critics are split on the minimalist story and high difficulty, finding it either mysterious or frustratingly vague. • Players face stiff balancing, limited inventory, and a brutal difficulty spike at Holy Loly Mountain. • It spawned a cult franchise including MOTHER 2 and 3, influencing modern titles like the Pokémon series. • Inspired by Spielberg films and John Lennon, the game's logo features an unrecognizable version of Earth.

talk about ~EarthBound~ "Itoi's style" text is for adults, children, and even young ladies.

• EarthBound is a 1994 SNES RPG by Shigesato Itoi, known for its modern setting and unique, quirky "Itoi-style" text.

• A boy named Ness collects eight melodies with a "Sound Stone" to save Earth from the cosmic destroyer Giygas.

• The party includes Ness, Paula, Jeff, and Poo, while Ness’s neighbor Porky becomes a recurring antagonist.

• It features a unique rolling HP meter that allows healing before death and a symbol encounter system.

• The NA version, EarthBound, censored religious symbols, alcohol, and nudity to meet strict 1990s guidelines.

• Praised for its emotional realism, jazz-influenced music, and deep dialogue about family and human love.

• Critics debate the abstract storytelling and the difficulty of the final boss, which requires a specific "Prayer" strategy.

• Cons include limited inventory space (only 14 slots) and late-game enemy stat inflation causing difficulty spikes.

• Ness gained worldwide fame through Super Smash Bros., and the series was followed by the Japan-only Mother 3.

• Programmer Satoru Iwata famously rebuilt the game in six months to save it from cancellation during development.