Tuesday, 17 September 2024

'Probably' everything that ripped off "Crocodile" Dundee, The Neverending Story and Godzilla

"Crocodile" Dundee (1986)

The Animal (2001) vs poster


The Adventures of Bayou Billy was released for the NES in 1989 (North America) and 1991 (Europe).

Although poor bastard was born without a neck, protagonist looks rather familiar. 
Said game is actually a revised version of 1988 Famicom original Mad City.

Check out 'subtle' cover art


As a side note, That's Not a Gun, This Is a Gun (an obvious play on Paul Hogan's famous line), is a trophy/achievement in Resident Evil Resistance.

And for shiggles.

Australian Games (1990) vs "Crocodile" Dundee II (1988)


The Neverending Story (1984)

Adapted from Michael Ende's 1979 novel of same name, Wolfgang Petersen's film is probably remembered most for the title song performed by Limahl.

Slave Beast Taka - Contra III: The Alien Wars (1992) vs Morla the Ancient One


This will literally blow you away.

Jurassic Park (1993)

Spielberg's blockbusting adaptation of Michael Crichton's 1990 novel sees a Brachiosaur sneeze on Lex.
Guess what?

Giant turtle does the same to Atreyu.
Ahem.

Falkor

Dragon Breed (1989)

King Kayus rides invincible beast Bahamoot.
Bastian riding luck dragon.
Despite a goofy steed, home computer art isn't too bad.
Space Harrier (1985)

"Welcome to the Fantasy Zone, Get Ready!"

During bonus stages, anonymous hero is picked up by Uriah to destroy trees for points.



Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4 (2003)

Horrific PS2 remake adds a lock-in feature, similar to Panzer Dragoon. 


Why does tail end look like a giant phallus?

HA HA HA!

Godzilla

I mix and match.

Miscellany

Geon - King of the Monsters
Ninja Commando (1992)

Doctor Brown Sugar's mission brief includes a prehistoric fire-breathing beast, which may have been inspired by the poster for Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956).


But fuck all that.

The Super Shinobi (1989)

District 7: New York
The Cargo Hold houses a flame-spewing Brontosaurus!
No joke.

Joe Musashi also fights John Rambo, Jackie Chan, Spider-Man, Batman and The Terminator, who just for good measure, turns green, like The Incredible Hulk.

The Revenge of Shinobi (North America and Europe)

Genesis manual only credits Spider-Man, but Mega Drive equivalent doesn't.

Due to flagrant copyright infringement, four versions exist.

For example, software revision 1.03 (1990).

Monster-G is redesigned as a skeletal dinosaur.
Monster Eye (2014)

Wahlap's 5D lightgun arcade boasts a truly amazing end boss.


Monster Eye 2 (2018) wasn't a sequel, and just added two new stages.

I don't know what came first, but here's Gareth Edwards' Godzilla (2014), ntbcw tie-in video game of same name.


Overall though, I'd suggest shit smacks more of Godzilla (1998).


Until next time.

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