Balloon Fight

Throw on a blue jumpsuit, tie a pair of balloons to your waist and start flapping your arms wildly. While this may seem like a completely crazy idea for a starring character (who doesn't even get the pleasure of possessing an actual name) he does feature in an NES title that pits you against killer birds, mutant fish and lightning bolts.

The main game mode is pretty basic in concept. You must take to the night air and defeat the odd bird-like creatures by landing on them. These birds are strange in the fact that must use a balloon to stay in the air, much like our nameless hero. These birds come in a few different types, signified by their balloon colours, that determines their intelligence. While earlier stages are filled with the moronic masses that provide plenty of chances to crash down on their heads, later stages will start to mix in some tougher opponents that will do their best to stay as high as they can. While smashing onto them pops their balloon, the opposite...