1993
Noah’s Barks pages covering things relating to the year 1993.
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Super Mario Bros.
It ain’t no video game… it’s a really boring, dreary, live-action—oh, the ride is out of order. Introducing ‘Super Mario Bros.’ (read more)
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Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya
‘Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya’ is the series’ second title on the Game Gear, but the first and final entry that was localized for English audiences. What strange circumstances led to this outcome? (read more)
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Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks
The History of Trunks features a story set in an alternate dystopian future, and its emotional weight makes this Special about as good as the franchise has ever been. (read more)
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Nirvana – “In Utero”
Do people overstate the abrasiveness of ‘In Utero’ to distance themselves from the radio-friendly ‘Nevermind?’ (read more)
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Gunnm
Though it’s a meager sample of its long-running, classic manga source, Gunnm still has plenty to offer for OVA and cyberpunk enthusiasts. (read more)
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Mobile Police Patlabor 2: The Movie
‘Patlabor 2’ director Mamoru Oshii attempts a seemingly personal treatise on post-World War II Japanese politics, but the esoteric themes left me somewhat cold. (read more)
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Sonic CD
Often cited as the best ‘Sonic’ game ever made, is ‘Sonic CD’ as great as some people claim? Only with the vocal theme, surely. (read more)
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Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
‘Phantasy Star IV’ is the final entry in the "classic" style of its franchise. What have we lost in the wake of ‘Phantasy Star Online?’ (read more)
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Ninja Scroll
Exotic powers and fantastical fights galore and gore in ‘Ninja Scroll,’ essentially an R-rated "battle shonen" adventure. (read more)
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Three Colors: Blue
Juliette Binoche does a remarkable job in displaying her characterization through her responses to her environment rather than dialogue. Equally due in part to the story’s emphasis on music, Three Colors: Blue is an affective, humanistic drama for all senses. (read more)