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The ’90s were a phenomenal time for gaming. Between systems like the SNES, the Nintendo 64, and the original playstation, some of most beloved games of all time were released throughout the ’90s. Whether one was a fan of fighting games, racing games, RPGs, or platformers, it was a defining era for many genres of games.<\/p>\n

RELATED: 10 Retro ’90s Games Way Ahead Of Their Time<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

However, while there are many series that flourished in the ’90s that still receive many new entries to this day, there other others that haven’t been as lucky, falling into obscurity with the passing of time. To today, we’re going to examine ten under-appreciated cult classics from the ’90s that are overdue for a continuation or reboot!<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Shining Force<\/h2>\n
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Originally released for the Sega Genesis, the\u00a0Shining Force\u00a0<\/em>series is one that has many similarities to the\u00a0Fire Emblem\u00a0<\/em>series<\/a>, but was released outside of japan nearly a decade before\u00a0Fire Emblem.\u00a0<\/em>While the first entry was released in 1992, the series hasn’t seen a new game since\u00a0the Japan exclusive release of\u00a0Shining Force III\u00a0<\/em>in 1997.<\/p>\n

While much of the series gameplay is reminiscent of other Japanese tactical RPGs<\/a>, the game has a distinct tone, and uniquely features an overworld and towns akin to what one would find in a SNES-era\u00a0Final Fantasy\u00a0<\/em>game.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Fatal Fury<\/h2>\n
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One of the initial flagship fighting game franchises of developer, SNK,\u00a0the\u00a0Fatal Fury\u00a0<\/em>series is the home of beloved fighting game icon, Terry Bogard<\/a>. Following the release of\u00a0Garou: Mark of the Wolves<\/em> in 1999, the series was discontinued, essentially being absorbed into the\u00a0King of Fighters\u00a0<\/em>series.<\/p>\n

RELATED: The 10 Best ’90s Video Games Of All Time, Ranked<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Despite this, it feels as though much has been lost, as these two fighting game franchises possess quite distinct gameplay differences. As Terry’s inclusion in\u00a0Super Smash Bros. Ultimate\u00a0<\/em>has made him more well known to those unfamiliar with\u00a0Fatal Fury,\u00a0<\/em>now is as good a time as any for a\u00a0Fatal Fury\u00a0<\/em>reboot.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>PaRappa The Rapper<\/h2>\n
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Originally released for the Playstation in 1996, PaRappa the Rapper\u00a0<\/em>has a very special place in the hearts of many players. Through it’s combination of unique visual style and memorable music,\u00a0PaRappa the Rapper\u00a0<\/em>is one of the most definitive rhythm games of the 1990s. Though the game has been ported to numerous consoles such as the PSP and most recently the Playstation 4, the series hasn’t received a new entry since\u00a0Parappa the Rapper 2\u00a0<\/em>was released for the Playstation 2 all the way back in 2001.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Darkstalkers<\/h2>\n
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Capcom is a developer that is highly regarded for their fighting games, most namely the\u00a0Street Fighter\u00a0<\/em>series and the\u00a0Marvel Vs. Capcom\u00a0<\/em>series. However, throughout the ’90s, they released numerous other fighting game franchises that haven’t received new entries in decades<\/a>. One of the most notable of these series is\u00a0Darkstalkers.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: Ranked: Top 10 Fighting Games of the 1990’s<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Often regarded for its impressive sprite work and visual style,\u00a0Darkstalkers\u00a0<\/em>is a game heavily influenced by a wide range of horror media. While numerous characters from the series have appeared in games such as entries in the\u00a0Marvel Vs. Capcom\u00a0<\/em>series, a brand new\u00a0Darkstalkers\u00a0<\/em>game hasn’t been released since\u00a0Darkstalkers 3\u00a0<\/em>released in 1998.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Earthbound\/Mother<\/h2>\n
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When it comes to cult classics produced by Nintendo, one can’t help but mention the\u00a0Mother Franchise.\u00a0<\/em>While the first and third entries in the series were initially only released in Japan (with\u00a0Mother 3\u00a0<\/em>still lacking any form of localization), the second game in the series,\u00a0Earthbound\u00a0<\/em>was released in the west<\/a>. The home of Ness, who many players may know from the\u00a0Super<\/em>\u00a0Smash Bros\u00a0<\/em>series,\u00a0\u00a0the game is often regarded for its comedic yet modern approach to a traditional turn based RPG.<\/p>\n

While\u00a0the series\u00a0has a devout following, and even inspired games such as\u00a0Undertale\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Lisa, <\/em>a new entry in the series hasn’t been produced since the Japan-exclusive\u00a0Mother 3\u00a0<\/em>in 2006.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Zombies Ate My Neighbors<\/h2>\n
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Released by Lucasarts in 1993 for the Sega Genesis and the SNES,\u00a0Zombies Ate My Neighbors\u00a0<\/em>is a memorable “run and gun” of the era. Possessing a distinct horror-comedy aesthetic while drawing influence from a myriad of horror films, the\u00a0gameplay of\u00a0Zombies Ate My Neighbors\u00a0<\/em>is fondly remembered due to its excellent co-op multiplayer that allows two players to fend off the horrors of the night together. Unfortunately for its fans, while the game received a sequel in the form of\u00a0Ghoul Patrol\u00a0<\/em>in 1994,\u00a0aside from re-releases and ports, there have been no new entries in the series in over twenty-five years<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together<\/h2>\n
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Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together<\/em><\/a>\u00a0was originally released in Japan in 1995, and is quite an influential release in the tactical RPG genre. Helping popularize an isometric view in tactical RPGs,\u00a0Tactics Ogre\u00a0<\/em>helped pave the way for games such as the\u00a0Final Fantasy Tactics\u00a0<\/em>series, and the Disgaea\u00a0<\/em>series. Additionally, the game featured revolutionary storytelling that helped to form what was possible to include within a game in the tactics genre. Though the game has been ported to numerous consoles, the last game to be released in the series was\u00a0Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis\u00a0<\/span><\/i>in 2002.<\/span><\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Snowboard Kids<\/h2>\n
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Snowboard Kids\u00a0<\/em>is a cult classic snowboarding racing\u00a0series released by Atlus. While the games in the\u00a0series are indeed snowboarding games, featuring elements such as the ability to do tricks and the requirement of downhill momentum, the series has many similarities to kart racers like\u00a0Mario Kart,\u00a0<\/em>such as the inclusions of items and power-ups. Though\u00a0Snow-Board Kids\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Snowboard Kids 2\u00a0<\/em>celebrated moderate amounts of success on the Nintendo 64, the last time we’ve seen the series was its failed attempt of a reboot for the DS with\u00a0SBK: Snowboard Kids\u00a0<\/em>in 2005.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Rival Schools: United By Fate<\/h2>\n
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Another forgotten fighting game franchise released by Capcom in the 90s,\u00a0Rival Schools: United By Fate<\/em>, is a game that features a cast of characters within a Japanese high school setting.\u00a0The majority of the game’s roster are teachers, the heads of school clubs, or\u00a0stars of various sports teams, giving the game a very unique aesthetic. While the majority of fighting games are 2D or 2.5D affairs,\u00a0Rival Schools\u00a0<\/em>is a 3D fighter, like\u00a0Tekken.\u00a0<\/em>While the game shares a universe with\u00a0Street Fighter<\/em>, and it has been announced that one of the game’s characters, Akira, whill be appearing as DLC in\u00a0Street Fighter V<\/em>, a\u00a0Rival Schools\u00a0<\/em>game hasn’t been released since the release of\u00a0Project Justice\u00a0<\/em>in 2001.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Dungeons & Dragons:\u00a0Shadow over Mystara<\/h2>\n
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Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara\u00a0<\/em>is a well-tuned and celebrated traditonal arcade beat ’em up that takes place in the world of\u00a0<\/a>Dungeons & Dragons.\u00a0<\/em>While many other games in the genre feature characters that play completely the same from one and other, he game features numerous unique characters with abilities based on their corresponding class. This helps to provide the game with an extra layer of depth and strategy.<\/p>\n

The game was notably ported to the Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network in 2013. As\u00a0D&D\u00a0<\/em>is currently experiencing a notable degree of popularity, now seems like the perfect time to release a similar\u00a0D&D\u00a0<\/em>beat ’em up for modern audiences.<\/p>\n

NEXT: 10 Of The Best Arcade Games From The 1990s<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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