This is an enhanced port of the original version for the SEGA Master System/Mark III.
The game now has 200 levels, new items like the peacock feather, blue book, and a blue crystal chalice have been added, and there are also 2 new mini-boss fights. The game also has hidden rooms which allows players to rack up bonus points and find items that are needed to see the best ending. The endings themselves have been changed to be a bit more cinematic.
Super Bubble Bobble is a mode in the original version that happened after the player beat the original set of levels and had to beat them again with the enemies being swapped around. Beating this would allow the player to see the true ending. This version of the game lacks this mode as the 200 levels are considered one playthrough.
Upa is the prince of a magical kingdom and the most recent in a line of brave fighters. One day, though, he broke an urn containing the spirit of Zai, an incredibly evil goatish demon who takes the life force of the kingdom's adults and kidnaps all the babies - except for Upa, who is given a magical rattle by a fairy who was trapped in the urn along with Zai. And so, in order to save his kingdom, Upa crawls into action...
Bam is a fifteen years old courageous boy. Like every boy his age, Bam must pass the village's test and bring back an insect's shell from the forest. But as he returns, and to his surprise, most of the village has been destroyed and his parents turned into demons. Armed with his sword, Bam sets forth in search of what happened to the village and his parents.
Although the official Title Hard Head was the same in every region, SunA's second game used to be known in Korea as "Jjanggu Baksa" (Dr. Bulgehead)3. It is incredible how many elements from other games are squeezed into a surprisingly fun melange platformer. Hard Head (and his twin in 2-player mode) carries a bubble gun that encloses enemies into bubbles, which can then be used as trampoline, just like in Bubble Bobble. Similar to Super Mario Bros, items are gained from blocks by jumping at them with the hero's head, while enemies are defeated by stepping on theirs. Then there's passages where one has to break through walls by using a hammer, which is very reminiscent of Wrecking Crew.
However, other than with contemporary titles of home entertainment companies like Clover and Zemina, the designer (who sadly isn't credited at all) had also a few quite unique ideas, like working musical instruments used as platforms, a football that can be found in every stage and kicked through a goal at the level end for extra
The player controls a Buddhist monk, Bonze Kackremboh. His weapons are Buddhist prayer beads, called "mala" beads, which can be powered up until they become almost as large as the player. The monk battles snakes, giant eyeballs, ghosts and other enemy creatures.
In this action-adventure game, players embark on a mythical journey as Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, who leaves her castle to explore the perilous Fantasy World beyond. As you navigate through diverse environments, from sky to sea, you'll face an array of strange and formidable creatures. Discover and wield various weapons, including a ball and chain, bow and arrow, and a powerful sword to combat your foes. The game offers unique gameplay elements, allowing Athena to transform into different forms - donning wings to soar through the skies or becoming a mermaid to delve into ocean depths. This blend of Greek mythology, shape-shifting abilities, and varied combat creates an engaging and fantastical gaming experience.
Cogan's Run is a 2D side scrolling action/platform game, a little similar to Impossible Mission. The player controls an agent, who must find a control terminal. He fights against various robots, but has limited ammo. The main aspect of the game is using teleporters, elevators and switches on the walls in order to unlock certain paths and go further.
Dino and the Saurus Races is a side-scrolling platform game. You are a dinosaur rider and your goal is it to get as far as possible to get as many points as possible. You hop over gaps and mushrooms and avoid birds (or pteranodons) and spiders.