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Although one of the first games unveiled for the Saturn, Magic Knight Rayearth was actually the last official game released in North America. That was due to the extensive localization needed for a game that pushed the narrative boundaries of the time. Based on a well-known magical girl anime, this is actually an adaptation that successfully tells a story while being a good game in its own right. The rare anime adaptation that works. 59: Magic Knight Rayearth: Year: 1995 in Japan, 1998 in NA. Genre: Action Adventure. Publisher: Sega, Working Designs. Developer: Sega.

In the 16-bit era, LucasArts studios were known for their colorful and cartoonish graphics. Their games often looked to imitate the sort of cartoons you could find on Cartoon Network or other such channels. With the increased capability of the Saturn, you can see why games like Herc's Adventure were made by the same studio. Expertly animated and drawn with the same style, the game was also more ambitious in its delivery compared to earlier LucasArts games, like the cult-classic" Zombies Ate My Neighbours . While the game is not without its shortcomings, the effort mostly works. 65: Herc's Adventure: Year: 1997. Genre: Action Adventure. Publisher: LucasArts. Developer: Big Ape Productions , LucasArts.