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Why don’t you have more tips for classics such as Excitebike, Double Dragon, Altered Beast, Shinobi and Skate or Die? | realize new games have more options and hidden codes, but some of these games were ahead of their time. Dust ‘em off, pop ‘em in. You might be surprised at what you find. | also think you should have a section on hard-core, adrenaline- pumping, arthritis-encouraging, fight- ing games. I’m talking Contra III and Renegade. Games like no other, where persistence and patience are crucial. | love these games!

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-Ed.

| am very impressed how your magazine is growing. | am disappoint- ed, though, too. | am very much into Role Playing games like Dragon Warrior Il & Ill, Final Fantasy, etc... | would appreciate it if you would fea- ture more of these types of games and give more tips on them, too. | also wish you would make your issues larger, with more contests, reviews and other sections of interest. Please take my comments into consideration. Jeff Babcock Elkhart, IN

Jeff, the good news is this issue fea- tures role-playing games. As for your other comments, they are all very con- structive. Unfortunately, everybody has to start out somewhere and expansion takes time and money. However, we are working on it and | hope you will see new features in our future issues. Thanks for writing!

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Corrections:

Many of you have written to say the tips we printed in the Spring issue for Earth Defense Force and Snakes Revenge do not work.

The pre-release copy of EDF had an invincibility code built in that was not in the finished product. When the tip was sent in we tried it on the eprom and it worked. Jaleco has assured us there is no such invincibility feature existsing in the finished product.

Concerning Snake’s Revenge, we are not sure if the confusion stemmed from the original letter or in the type- setting. However, you will find another code that will take you to the Big Boss, to tide you over while we search for the correction. We apologize for the mistake.

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Game Consultants & Review Summations

Special Role-Play Feature

Might & Magic II, A Review

D&D: Warriors of the Eternal Sun, A Review

AD&D: Pool of Radiance, A Review

Knight's Quest, A Review

Code Masters The Creativity Behind the Cards

Race America, A: Review

Stanley: The Search for Dr. Livingston, A Review

Game Boy Accessories The newest in "boy" toys

The Duel: Test Drive II, A Review

Desert Strike, A Review

Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?, A Review

What's Hot?..........cccccccsssscsscsssssccceees 37 Scenes From the Summer CES

Tech Talk

F-1 ROC: Race of Champions, A Review

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR >

By Elizabeth A. Olson

Well, another Summer Consumer Electronics Show is behind us, and as we're soaking our feet, the staff of Game Informer Magazine is bursting to tell you about the exciting, new things the video game industry has in store for you. We’ll take a brief look at some of the new titles planned for the second half of the year in “What’s Hot: at The Summer CES.” You'll see the latest in hardware in Tech Talk.

There are so many new role-playing titles coming on to the market, we thought we should bring you a special RPG feature, high- fa. lighting a few of the upcoming carts for your various game systems. We look at Might & Magic II for the SNES, AD&D: Pool of Radiance for the 8- bit , Sega’s Warriors of the Eternal Sun and

Knight's Quest for the Beth and Chester Chee

Game Boy.

And speaking of the sun, summer is the time of year to take down the top and hit the road, so you'll find reviews of the latest racing

carts, like Race America, The Duel:

Test Drive Il and F-1 ROC. lf you find

your taste for action is the only thing that’s hot, we have one of the newest fist-flying titles for you; Rival Turf for the Super NES.

CES provided a great opportunity to meet with the designers behind such hits as Dizzy and Micro Machines. We had a chance to talk with the UK’s CodeMasters

and ask them just what's

behind their success. Finally, as many of you know, the recent CES was open to the | public for the first # time ever, and G.I. Magazine was there. We’d like to thank all of you who stopped by our booth. It was great to have the opportunity to meet and talk with some of you. We enjoyed hearing your comments. Please keep them coming, because we love hearing what you

think. Happy reading!

Xardion: A Review

Rival Turf, A Review

Super Battletank: Return to the Gulf, A Review

Spanky's Quest, A Review

Word Zap, A Review

Fun Club Tip Line Tips and Strategies from our Readers

Popils, A Review

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One of the most realistic, authentic military games ever created, 28 of the Persian Gulf War! Super Battletank puts you, an Allied Forces tank commander, — And coming soon: Super Battletank on the Sega™

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of your favorite fantasy books. You know which ones | mean; the oversized, hand-tooled leather bound kind with the gold gilt writing on the cover. The back snaps gently as you open it to reveal thick pages, slightly musty and yellow with age. The first paragraph always begins with an ornately etched letter, followed by words that weave tales of noble quests, fierce beasts and sorcerers pos- sessing mystical powers. Each adventure is set in a strange land, worlds away, in a time long before or after that of our own. The faded color of each illustration reflects back images of mysterious creatures and places just beckoning you to join them..

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Might & Magic II: Gates To Another World &

Let me introduce myself. | am Gwyndon, the Young. I'd like to take you on an adventure through time and space, and into worlds unknown. We’ll encounter monsters at every turn, quests for great riches and pow- ers; all in search for Corak, the Mysterious. He is a great sorcerer and the only one who can stop total destruction of CRON. All you need to join me is a thirst for adventure, a Super Nintendo system and Might & Magic Il: Gates to Another World from American Sammy.

Let me start my story at the begin- ning. CRON is a land that was creat- ed after centuries of war between the Lords of Water, Air, Fire and Earth. These wars raged on until the humanoid inhabitants began experi- menting with magical powers in order to defend themselves from these Lords. The most-powerful spell- casters from the Isle of the Ancients worked until they created a mysteri- ous Orb of Power. This was held in a vessel created of four talons, one for each of the four elements. The talon alone was enough to subdue the ele- ments. Many tried to use the Orb’s magic, resulting in gross mutilations and horrible death. Finally, one such being, Kalohn, tested the Orb and survived.

Kalohn climbed the tallest moun- tain in CRON and challenged the Elements to a battle. What resulted was the imprisonment of the Elements

on each of the four corners of the land, held back by each claw of the talon. King Kalohn, the Conqueror, kept the orb and set about bringing civilization to CRON.

Acwalander, Lord of Water, resented their defeat by the hands of

a human so he began creating the -

first dragon in order to defeat Kalohn. A great battle ensued that destroyed the King and drowned the dragon. It is said that the Orb of Power still rests at the bottom of the Quagmire of Doom. Now the land of CRON strug- gles in chaos and fights off barbar- ians.

| learned this history after Corak, my master, disappeared. Shortly before he vanished, | found him ranti-

ng and raving about CRON falling out of alignment with other worlds. He spoke of a destructive alien named Sheltem that had escaped onto our beloved CRON and an anointed champion that must realign our world before a wave of fiery destruction fell upon it. He tried des- perately to stop this fate with his powers, but to no avail. In his final moments, he pulled forth the great talon and chanted some ancient spell. A strange glow surrounded him and he was gone. Now |, Gwyndon, must attempt to locate my master.

Might & Magic II is a first-person role-play cartridge that provides hun- dreds of hours of gameplay. Select your party from knights, clerics, sor-

cerers, robbers and more. Then pick their race, sex, class and character alignment (good or evil). After care- fully putting together this group based on the various character statis- tics, set out on a journey that will take you through towns, underground caverns, castles and a land that is divided into the five areas of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and the Central World. Battle more than 250 types of monsters to gain experience points. Set out On numerous quests to earn gold and gain magical powers.

If magic, mystery and adventure are what you are searching for, Might & Magic Il may well be the answer. While this is not a fast-paced game, the hours of complex twists and turns will pull you in. Be sure to leave a trail of bread crumbs as you search for Corak the Mysterious; you may lose yourself in the Gates to Another

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Your kinsman are star- ving, the crops are dying, disease and pestilence run rampant, your armies are fatigued from the war they’ve been fighting against the Goblins for the last year. Powers from above have opened up the earth and swallowed your civilization whole. Now you find yourself in Hollow World, a hot, desolate and mysterious place. Such is the plight of Duke Hector Barrik and his kingdom.

Warriors of the Eternal Sun is the first licensed Dungeons & Dragons™ Role-Play cartridge for the Sega Genesis system. This long awaited title centers around your party’s exploration through their new sur- roundings and the battles with cul- tures they encounter along the way. Your quest is to locate allies and become a stronghold before your kingdom is destroyed by enemies.

Due to the fact this is a Dungeons & Dragons title, your characters are based on those found in any classic D&D game. Select aparty of four from a human cleric, magic-user, fighter, and thief, as well as an elf, dwarf or halfling. Choose your party carefully because each individual has different strengths and six characteristics wher- er you create their score.

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Each character increases their power with experience points. Before starting your journey, you may wish to purchase necessary sup- plies, weapons and spells to aid you along the way. Be sure to consult Marmellian, the Court Wizard. He will give you instructions and valu- able information. You may also speak with townspeople, but remember, as the game progresses, their information becomes less reliable. It seems that the whole town is slowly going mad! All of the above ground and trav-

el scenes are from an angled, over-

head perspective. Battle scenes are

set up as a turn-by-turn basis, so you may select your party member and method of attack. You'll go face-to-... well, whatever with beasts such as hill giants, wild bores and more. Journey back to the castle for free first-aid and more powerful armor and weapons. You must increase your experience levels before braving the underground world.

When traveling to one of the out- lying civilizations, you must first jour- ney through the mazes of the under- ground dungeons. Don’t groan! There is an automatic mapping feature to save map making time. Once you leave a maze, its map is removed

Warriors Review Reviewed By Ross, The Rebel Gamer

Concept: 9 this is one of the most advanced role-plays around for all-out fantasy or D&D players. Begin your quest for the Duke with four charac- ters of your choice. Hill Giants, Beastmen and a whole slew of other critters will try to prevent your Success.

Graphics | : lig bleh & Animation: 8 The topographical aspects of this cart are out- mht & raat : standing, but the battle sequences in the mazes ci ade fall a little short. You never really can tell how + é Ete many enemies are standing in front of you. | Sound: 8 __ | wasn’t expecting to be blown away by the , MAZeSy music or sound effects, but once | heard the you must journey roar and thunder of battle, | was in awe. to other civilizations, gather- : ing allies and searching out their Playability: 9 They don’t make many RPGs that first time secret powers. If missions of your : adventurers can easily understand, but this cart own get in the way of gameplay, is a great choice to start off all RPG newcomers. | don’t worry. There is a battery back- - Entertainment up to save your game and continue Value: 10. _ Being an RPGer for the better part of my life, | another time. — | fell in love with the true test of wits and strategy All Genesis players who share an provided in Warriors. In fact, many hours of enthusiasm for D&D, this game is for ‘non-stop play went into Warriors for me. It’s a you. Warriors of the Eternal Sun is a true red-eye, just-can’t-quit type of game. good first attempt at a D&D transfer a : | that might even make a few fans of its Overall Rating: 8.75 : lhl

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from the computer memory. All the underground scenes are in a realistic, three-dimensional, first-person per- spective. But, like any deep, dark

Warriors of the Eternal Sun pro- vides hours and hours of enjoyment. Aside from travels and battles in your own kingdom and the underground

dungeon, these are not very fun places to hang out. Your band will be attacked by all sorts of monsters like giant ants, huge spiders, skeletons,

and dragons. These creatures are hard Concept: to keep track of, as they move freely about the maze as long as you do. It seems you just get past one group of ghouls and you’re attacked by anoth- Graphics

er band of beasts! If you are diligent and careful, there are many weapons, hidden doors and spells tucked away in the corners of these tunnels.

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This is a ee ew word style adventure. Civilization has been swallowed up in order to start anew. The story revolves around the ensuing struggle for power.

The graphics were above average. Some maze scenes and bosses were reminiscent of Shining in the Darkness, but not quite as daz- zling.

from average to slightly above average. Some players will like the attack positioning fea-

ture, others, like myself, will find it tedious. The battles sale Pe exceedingly one | in some Cases.

riors. | loved the writing on the tombstones and the weapon choices. | liked having so many

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Explore the Ruins of Phlan

in Search of the Pool of Radiance

Listen up, all you Dungeons & Dragons fans. FCI, the creators of the classic Ultima role-play series, brings a new Advanced D&D title Pool of Radiance to the 8-bit Nintendo sys- tem. And like any classic AD&D plot, this one has all the twists and turns to keep an adventurer tied up for hours.

Phlan was once a great and glori- ous city. Now there are only small glimpses of the glamour and glitter once here. It is a fortress, keeping out evil forces that control all but this small area. Guards patrol the gates anticipating attacks from beings that dwell in the "Old City." But to the older inhabitants, who remember Phlan as it once was, these bound- aries seem to be closing in.

Elders tell stories of forgotten riches like the wealthy nobles’ hous- es, and Podol Plaza, once a bustling center of trade. But bands of orcs,

goblins and other creatures have claimed these treasures, taking over the Old Shrine and setting up Valjevo Castle as their headquarters. Despite the Council’s warning, there are many young adventurers anxiously waiting to seek out their fortunes amidst these regions. Many traders hope to recapture the plaza, reopen- ing the lines of trade.

There is a legend that gives those who venture forward a glimmer of hope. The elders speak of a body of water known as the Pool of Radiance. It is unclear as to its location. They say it's anywhere from the eternal woods to.a peaceful spot on an island, or in the peaks of the Dragonspine mountains. Tales say this lagoon holds the power that cre- ated the Quivering Forest and the appearance of the Sorcerer’s Isle. This pool glows with energy all its own.

Those who

approach it will feel its

power to their very bones. The wor- thy will be granted great power, while the wicked die an unspeakable death.

Create a band of five from char- acters such as humans, elves and dwarfs. Choose their physical and mental ability, class and alignment, both in world view and in ethics. A more difficult feature is a character’s dexterity, which measures reflex speed, agility and eye-hand coordina- tion. These characters are rated by level, experience points, maximum hit points, armor class and a factor called THACO, which measures their combat ability.

Your party will journey through- out Phlan and the surrounding Old City regions, in search of weapons, treasures and magic spells. Travel and battles are viewed from an overhead three-quarters perspective. Sections of the game are played in a 3-D, first- person view. There is an Area feature

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that works like auto-mapping, but you'll need to create many maps of your own. This feature only works until you flee from an encounter.

Pool of Radiance is a complex role-play that is not for the beginner. The character ratings and status fea- tures are detailed and can be difficult for all but the most experienced D&Ders. Gamers who enjoy the chal- lenge of a cart that requires many hours to set up and map out will thrill over Pool of Radiance.

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> Knight Quest:

A Vast Pursuit For the Wee Game Boy

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Lend me thine ears so that | may present upon thee the tale of a young slip of a lad and his bountiful bravery in the far-off kingdom of Avalot...

...Or in other words, this is the story of a kid who always dreamed of becoming a knight.

Our tale begins in the kingdom of Avalot, a land threatened by dreadful beasts and eternal darkness. There we find the good King Molbray, wringing his hands in despair. He has sent his most courageous knights and there is no one left to rescue Avalot from its enemies. Enter a young boy named Will, armed with nothing but his determination and bravery. All the land watches with hope as this man- child faces the challenge. With the future of Avalot resting upon his shoulders, Will would become one of the last true knights.

Begin your pursuit upon being knighted. At this time, Molbray gives you a list of quests ‘and battles to complete in order to save your home- land. The map of Avalot shows the entirety of the realm and its outlying regions. Journey throughout this area, searching for hidden shops and inns, gathering weapons and magical pow- ers to aid you in your conquests.

Your first quest is to defeat the Wild Goblin King found deep within the North Woods, but first you must defeat many smaller beasts to gain the gold and the strength necessary for such a foe. Get past the bridge guardian and face the evil monsters lurking in the North Cave. Use your gold to purchase various weapons from the local shops. Purchase spells and magic ranging from potions that heal to mysterious crystals and scrolls. You will have to earn enough gold to buy progressively stronger swords and armor to defend yourself from larger enemies.

Your second task is to explore the North Cape of the Kingdom. A gigan- tic tower has appeared on the hori-

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Next you will be called upon to enlist the help of Tabasa, who may be the sole surviving member of an ancient race of powerful wizards. Her strength and sorcery is necessary to fend off the encroaching evil. She lives at the foot of the Great Mountains, but it will be a long journey through many new regions before you find her.

You return to the castle to find the good King Molbray deep in despair. Through his sobs you dis- cover intruders have crept into the palace under shadow of darkness and

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Knight Quest Review

Reviewed by Ed, The Video Wizard

In order to be made a knight, Will is given the mission to seek out and destroy the King of Goblins that lives in the North Cave. He will face many foes along his journey, but he must complete this task in his quest for knighthood.

| liked the way this game looks and moves. From

the top view when you're traveling, to the side

view, during battle, there is a nice variety of angles used in this cart. The only drawback is the |

repetition of moves in battle.

Boy. It never becomes dull or boring and, in fact, adds to the role-play aspects of Knight

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Value: 8

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It was a great idea to give this a password option. You can choose how fast you want to read your messages, fight and increase your money. That way, if you are an old hand at RPGs you can move a little faster through the game.

Just given the fact that there are few RPGs out there for the Game Boy, you should take advan-

tage of this cart.

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based on their effectiveness. Will may also choose to cast a spell or use medicine to heal his wounds. When a particular foe proves to be too strong for our hero, he may quickly escape to avoid death. Inns tucked about the region are a welcome sight, as a well- earned rest restores Will’s power.

There are a number of options available to you in Knight Quest. Select the speed at which your mes- sages run across the screen. Choose whether you wish the battle scenes to be fast, normal or slow. You can even select whether you wish to earn gold pieces slowly or in big bunches. This feature is great for tailoring the game to individual players. If time runs out and you need to take a break from the action, there is a password feature that saves your place.

It is amazing how much Taito can fit into this little cartridge! Knight Quest features surprisingly clear and detailed screens with well-animated characters. Even the soundtrack packs a wallop. If you’re out and about, and you feel this sudden urge to be a hero, this role-play for your portable is one you won't want to miss!

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Knight Quest Review

Concept: 8

Graphics & Animation: 8 Sound: 9 Playability: 8

| Entertainment Value: 8

. Overall: 8.25

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Reviewed by Ross, The Rebel Gamer

This is an RPG style game for the Game Boy, which is few and far between. As Will, you go before the King to fulfill your dream to become a knight. He commissions you to destroy the Goblin King and, if you are successful, your wish for knighthood will be granted.

The close-ups are very crisp and intensely detailed. The characters’ movements are smooth and the overhead view of the maps were easily decipherable.

This is no average Game Boy soundtrack! The music was closer to that found on the 8-bit Nintendo and the sound effects fit in nicely with the action.

Challenge is a big factor in this cart. It’s definitely not for the newer RPG players. This is a game | would take on a long, long trip. The battle scenes are the only downfall of Knight Quest. |

| really enjoyed playing this one. If there are some serious RPGers out there and on the go, grab this one for your Game Boy.

Classic Role-Play Titles

The Ultima series by FCI

Ultima: Exodus - NES

Ultima: Quest of the Avatar - NES You’re resting under a tree when, suddenly, a large, pulsating ball of swirling light approaches you. It van- ishes, dropping a metal object at your feet that you recognize as an ‘Ankh.' With a flash of light, a wagon appears and a fortune teller beckons you inside. The cards you select determine your character and path. Collect your party in a quest to become the Avatar. Obtain all eight virtues so you may guide the king- dom from the ways of injustice (2 meg+, battery).

Coming Soon: Ultima: Runes of Virtue - Aug.’92 (Game Boy); Ultima: Warriors of Destiny - Dec.’92 (NES); Ultima: The False Prophet - Dec.’92 (SNES).

The Zelda Series by Nintendo of America

Zelda - NES

The evil Ganon plans to plunge the world into fear and darkness but first he must get the Triforce; golden trian- gles of incredible power. Princess Zelda, alert to his plan, hides the eight pieces of the Triforce through- out the kingdom and sends her nurse- maid, Impa, to fetch a brave warrior. Hearing this, Ganon imprisons Zelda, sending troops after Impa. Courageous Link stops the troops from ceasing Impa, who tells him where the Triforce pieces are hidden. Link must gather them and stop Ganon’s destruction of Hyrule (2 meg, battery).

Zelda II - NES

Link is the chosen one who must use the Triforces of Power and Wisdom to locate the remaining Triforce of Courage, hidden in the Great Palace in the Valley of Death. Use the six crystals to unlock the binding force

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that imprisons the Valley, reuniting the Triforce and awaking Zelda from her eternal sleep (2 meg, battery).

Zelda III - SNES

Zelda III takes place before its prede- cessors. You are the Hero of Hyrule, out to stop the King of Thieves, Mandrag Ganon. He occupies the Golden Land of the Triforce and his next stop is Hyrule, but first, he must break the seal of the seven wise men. To stop him, you must solve numer- ous mysteries, but with the help of Zelda and the descendants of the wise men, you just might do it (8 meg, battery).

Phantasy Star Series by Sega of America

Phantasy Star - Sega Master

Phantasy Star II - Genesis

Mota, the second planet in the Algo star system, was a virtual paradise. But one day, something went wrong, altering the climate, nature, and everything. What has happened to the Mother Brain that controls Mota, and where are these biomonsters coming from? It’s your job to find out (6 meg, battery).