1. This hockey game, by Konami, was a critically acclaimed game for many reasons. First of all, it featured some voiceovers, and even let the player play another classic Konami game between the second and third periods. What game is this? Ice Hockey NHL 87 Blades of Steel Let's Play, HOCKEY!

2. Although not exactly made in 1988, this game was ported to the NES because of its success in arcades around the world. The game, developed by Namco, was simple: fly your ship and blast incoming aliens. What game was this? Galaga Monster Masher Pong Fly Swatter

3. This Konami mega-franchise made its North American debut in 1988. The premise of the game was to sneak around avoiding bad guys and rescue a character named Grey Fox. What game was this? Medal of Honor The Guardian Legend Xenogears Metal Gear

4. This game was never intended to be a sequel to a 1986 mega-hit, as it was originally named "Doki Doki Panic". The game did offer the first incarnations of Bob-ombs, Shy Guys, and Pokeys. What game is this? Super Smash Brothers Megaman 2 Final Fantasy 2 Super Mario Brothers 2

5. The sequel to the famous "Zelda" game was finally released in 1988 and not a moment too soon for fans. Upon release, fans were shocked to discover that the gameplay had been radically overhauled. Although the game was very popular, it did receive mixed reviews for its changes. What was the change that made most people discontent with the game? Side-scrolling fight levels Enemies that could never be defeated Smaller map Only one weapon that could never be changed

6. In 1989, Hudson Soft, a small-time game developer released a revolutionary strategic maze game. The object in it was to blast your way through a level by destroying walls and blowing up baddies in the level. What game had its franchise debut in 1989? Mighty Bombjack Bob-omb Extreme Jackal Bomberman

7. In 1989, this RPG franchise made its game debut. The first iteration was developed by Nintendo, but all future variants were developed by Enix. The game took place in a fictional land, called Alefgard, and featured a villain by the name of Dragonlord. What game was this? Dragon Rider 4 Dragon Ball Dragon Warrior Dragon en Garde

8. This ninja game made its franchise debut in 1989. Tecmo had done it again, with its second game in two years to become a critically acclaimed bestseller. The series made a brand new revitalization on the Xbox console. What game was this? Ninja Gaiden Night Stalker Shinobi Tenchu

9. This football game released by Tecmo had gained widespread praise for its realistic rendition of the game. Although graphically primitive, it did feature many things that football games had not yet thought of at the time. What game was this? Tecmo Bowl Real Sports Football NFL 88 Techno Ball

10. In 1989, Capcom released a sequel to its critically acclaimed game from 1987. Dr. Wily has returned and reprogrammed robots, with different elemental powers, to do his biddings. Very similar to the first game and foreshadowed the eventual downpour of Capcom sequels to come. What game was this? Ninja Gaiden 2 Shinobi 2 Megaman 2 Bomberman 2