Not even the power of blast processing was enough to get these arcade games ported to consoles.
Historically, its been pretty common to see beloved arcade games ported from the retro platform to consoles.
However, countless beloved arcade titles have never been given that same treatment.
Jurassic Park (1994)
SEGA-AM3
Jurassic Parkwas an arcade game largely designed to promote the iconic dinosaur movie.
Yet, this rail shooter has never been ported or adapted for home consumption.
Players would drive their Ford Explorer XLT tour vehicle and shoot at dinosaurs that were roaming freely.
However, the side-scrolling beat em up had a lot to offer.
At the very least though, check out the gameswild retro soundtrack.
This is one that fans of the House of Ideas will appreciate.
Superman (1988)
Taito
It isnt just Marvel who has an arcade legacy that didnt translate to consoles.
Part beat em up, part shoot em up,Supermanis a bit of a jack-of-all-trades title.
It even boasts a bizarre co-op play system that allows allies to play as a blue Superman.
Predator (1994)
Capcom
Alien vs. Predatorwas the crossover game fans of those franchises had been waiting for.
At any one time players could be completely overwhelmed by Xenomorphs, making the title especially challenging.
ButAlien vs. Predatordoesnt fail to deliver on its lofty expectations.
If nothing else, this old-school scrolling shooter is pretty inventive in its use of characters and enemy types.
Willow (1989)
Willowis inspired by and adapted from the 1998 film of the same name.
This run-and-gun side scroller masterfully adds layers to the fantasy landscape while staying remarkably true to the source material.
The best thing aboutWillowis that its welcoming to all.
You dont need to be a fan of the film to enjoy the spectacle of the throwback.
Ninja Baseball Bat Man (1993)
Irem
Ninja Baseball Bat Manis exactly what it says it is.
Its a game based around a set of silly baseball-themed protagonists with impressive combat skills.
It tasks players with taking on beat-em-up challengers to reclaim artifacts from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
This is one for the hardcore fans to hunt down.
Although it was the third entry into theRidge Racersaga, it was arguably the greatest.
While the likes ofWWE SmackDown vs.
The title relied on a fighting style approach to its combat rather than the sim variation commonly seen today.
Although it wasnt without its flaws,WWF WrestleFestsvaried gameplay modes encouraged both competition and endless replayability.
The poorly handled modernized remake of this game couldnt come close to replicating its magic.
The cabinets larger built-in chair and complex joysticks emphasized the immersion of the experience.
It was frenetic and endlessly entertaining, albeit perhaps more challenging than first expected.
It deserves to live on.
Its found instead in the variety of options, enemy types, and gameplay mechanics.
Its imaginative arcade gaming at its finest and certainly of its time.
