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1985

Partside/Solderside Misc Notes Text

Finalizer (GX523)



 Finalizer - Super Transformation


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Rush'n Attack (GX577)



 Rush'n Attack


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IMHO ones of Konami's finest games.
Also known as "Green Beret".


1987

Partside/Solderside Misc Notes Text

Gryzor (GX633)



 Gryzor




 The loopback plug that is supposed to give stereo sound when put on the "stereo connector" is wired wrong, or more precise it's most likely the PCB thats wrong since the plug is standard Konami, they used it for several other games.
Could be that i have an early rev of the PCB or maybe all Gryzor/Contra PCB's don't give stereosound with that plug?
It can of course be fixed by making your own plug :-)


The game that started the "run'n gun" genre or at least made it popular

I remember the Commodore 64 version better, but now i have the superior original.

Also know as "Contra".

Labyrinth Runner (GX771)




Labyrinth Runner - romboard
Labyrinth Runner




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Great little game on a little PCB :-)

Also known as "Trick Trap"


1988

Partside/Solderside Misc Notes Text

Gang Busters (GX878)
Gang Busters


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An overhead "run'n gun" :-)

Also known as "Crazy Cop".

Super Contra (GX775) Mainboard




Super Contra - romboard



 Super Contra




 Super Contra exist in a single PCB version also using 5 big maskroms on the mainboard instead of using a romboard.

Not as fun as the prequel.

Thunder cross (GX873) Mainboard




Thunder Cross - romboard



 Thunder Cross




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1989

Partside/Solderside Misc Notes Text

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (GX963)



 Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles





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To be honest Konami was never good at the "beat'em up/scrolling figter" genre, TMHT is an ok game at best.

In this version the "Ninja" has been replaced with "Hero" because "ninja" was a forbidden word back then i guess?. The lyrics in the title tune still sings "Teenage Mutant NINJA Turtles" though :-)