LEMON BLOG

When Donkey Kong 64 swung onto the Nintendo 64 in 1999, it was more than just a sequel — it was a full-blown evolution of the Donkey Kong Country legacy. Developed by Rare, the masters behind the SNES trilogy, this massive 3D platformer turned the jungle into an expansive world full of exploration, secrets, and laughter.

When Contra III: The Alien Wars blasted onto the Super Nintendo in 1992, it didn't just raise the bar for run-and-gun games — it blew it to pieces. Developed by Konami, this third mainline entry in the Contra series delivered pure 16-bit chaos with explosive visuals, blistering difficulty, and heart-pounding gameplay that defined the SNES action genre.

In 1993, Maxis released SimCity 2000, and the world of simulation games was never the same again. Expanding upon the groundbreaking original SimCity, this sequel delivered a deeper, richer, and more visually stunning experience — one that became the blueprint for city-building games for decades to come.

In the late 90s, the fighting game scene was dominated by giants like Tekken and Virtua Fighter. But in 1998, Dead or Alive made its PlayStation debut and instantly stood out with its explosive counter mechanics, dynamic stages, and fluid 3D animation. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo, the game brought both style and substance to the arena, cementing itself as one of the most technically refined fighters of its era.

Before Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley, there was SimFarm. Released in 1993 by Maxis, the same studio behind SimCity and SimTower, this classic DOS title gave players a charming yet surprisingly deep farming experience that captured the challenges and rewards of rural life.