20 Classic Nintendo Games That Desperately Deserve Sequels
17. Mach Rider
Mach Rider is another title from the early days of the NES. It's the year 2112: Earth has been invaded, and you're taking to the road on your machine gun-toting motorcycle, looking for survivors* and blowing away the Quadrunners that get in your way. Who wouldn't want to fight off aliens from behind the wheel of a wicked motorcycle? It's a simple premise with room for expansion; despite the 3D effect that was impressive at the time, it was still limited by the tech of the day. But with systems such as the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, the sky's the limit. Plus, in addition to a really catchy main tune, it's also one of Nintendo's oldest games to feature a female protagonist, predating Metroid by a year. * They say that, but you never really find any. Unless the woman who appears in Mach Rider's place is supposed to be the sole survivor. It's never really made clear - all the more reason for a new game!
Former Nintendo Power writer, current Nintendo Force writer. Wrote the book on Mega Man (The Robot Master Field Guide). Was once fired by Vince McMahon. Dabbles in video games, comic books, toys, and fast food curiosities. Once had a new species of exotic bird named after him. It died.
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