
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
The pinnacle of classic Castlevania. Rondo of Blood combines razor-sharp level design, gorgeous CD-ROM presentation, and two playable characters into what may be the finest action-platformer of the 16-bit era.
6 reviewed games, ranked by score.

The pinnacle of classic Castlevania. Rondo of Blood combines razor-sharp level design, gorgeous CD-ROM presentation, and two playable characters into what may be the finest action-platformer of the 16-bit era.

One of the finest horizontal shooters on the PC Engine CD, Gate of Thunder combines blistering action, a killer Redbook audio soundtrack, and gorgeous visual design into a shoot-'em-up essential.

Compile's vertically scrolling shooter is the TurboGrafx-16's killer app. Nine stages of intense action with a weapon system that rewards mastery and a soundtrack that slaps.

The TurboGrafx-16's answer to Mario and Sonic stars a bald caveman who attacks with his enormous head. Charming, colorful, and packed with personality, Bonk remains one of the system's defining mascots.

SNK's refined fighting sequel makes a surprisingly capable appearance on the PC Engine, delivering the core Fatal Fury experience with impressive faithfulness despite the hardware gap.

Sega's iconic arcade racer makes a solid transition to the PC Engine, capturing the spirit of sun-soaked coastal driving despite the hardware limitations. A respectable port of an all-time classic.