Black Lamp (1988) // Firebird
The dragon is as close to a final boss as it gets in this game. Though he can be encoutered at any time he will always be guarding the titular Black Lamp.
Super Hang-On (1989) // Sega
To earn such a nickname, one must be a world champion which Arthur is. He has set countless records, won all the major titles and rides with a bold and graceful style. He is the best racer alive. You should definitely set yout sights on him.
Shadow Dancer (1990) // Sega
Sauros, the leader of Lizard Union. He never even gets up from his chair and instead summons minions to attack you and rains down fire on occasion.
Super Mario World (1991) // Nintendo
Bowser appearantly took some lessons from Dr. Robotnik and now comes with his own aircraft.
Street Fighter 2 (1992) // Capcom
M. Bison, also known as Vega in Japan, who in turn is known as Balrog, who in turn is known as Mike Bison. True story.
The Catacomb Abyss (1992) // id Software
Doom (1993) // id Software
The Spider Mastermind, it is he (?) who is behind the hellish invasion of Mars.
The Ottifants (1993) // Sega
Paul Bommel as envisioned by the infantile mind of Baby Bruno, the brainchild of a German comedian who was way beyond his peak even in 1993.
Asterix and the Great Rescue (1993) // Sega
A pair of tigers. When they stick their heads out of the doorways you need to punch them in the face.
The Lion King (1994) // Virgin Interactive
That's Uncle Scar, and you need to haul him off that cliff. Everybody knows that!
The Smurfs (1994) // Infogrames
Virtua Fighter (1996) // Sega
Dural. The obligatory copycat-fighter who mimics the other characters' styles.
Duke Nukem 3D (1996) // 3D Realms
The Cycloid Emperor, most likely the ruler of the invading alien forces.
Shadow Warrior (1997) // 3D Realms
Master Zilla, the protagonist's former employer who at some point of time has gone dark side. He is not the big samurai robot but a guy sitting inside it.
Quake 2 (1997) // id Software
The Makron, ruler of the Strogg, an enigmatic race of alien hybrid creatures who invade worlds and kill their inhabitants to make more Strogg.
South Park (1998) // Acclaim
Ultra Mega Mega Man. This game sucks.
S.C.A.R.S. (1998) // Ubisoft
Panther, the final unlockable car. Everyone knows the panther as the supreme animal, and in this game he's boasting perfect stats accordingly.
Tenchu (1998) // Activision
Lord Mei-Oh, a demonic sorcerer up to no good in 16th century Japan. He is also mean with the sword.
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