Cheetahmen II vs ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera

Cheetahmen II is an unreleased Action 52 sequel that surfaced in 1996 on reused cartridges, making it one of the rarest NES titles. Players control three Cheetahmen—Aries, Apollo, and Hercules—through a series of platforming levels, though a critical bug blocks access to Aries' stages without ROM hacks.

ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is a retro side‑scrolling action title that blends fighting, shooting and platforming set in a sci‑fi universe. Developed by Gargoyle Games and published by Elite Systems in 1987, it lets players control Lion‑O and battle familiar foes while searching for the legendary Eye of Thundera. The game features single‑player gameplay with tight controls, colorful sprite work and a soundtrack that captures the era’s arcade feel. Though originally released for home computers, it remains a nostalgic experience for fans of classic action titles.

• Nostalgic 8-bit platforming experience
• Three playable characters with unique abilities
• Highly collectible physical cartridge
• Simple, responsive controls

• Authentic 80s pixel art
• Varied level design keeps gameplay fresh
• Challenging boss encounters
• Memorable chiptune soundtrack

• Critical bug blocks access to part of the game
• Extremely limited physical availability
• Unfinished design leads to rough edges

• Limited control options by modern standards
• No multiplayer mode
• Occasional frame‑rate drops on emulated platforms