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Issue 6

Super Play Issue 6

April 1993
Release Date: 4 Mar 1993
Pages: 100
Editor: Matt Bielby

Introduction

Issue 6 brought the first big game of 1993 and the first big feature about it. Starfox was the game, expertly utilising the power of the Super F/X chip - and the team got a chance to play it - and they took us through the StarFox team and some of the early levels. They also had mini previews of many of the top games coming in spring ‘93 and their Japanese correspondent talked us through some of the Japanese music scene. The results of the first Super Play readers awards were in, giving Street Fighter II the game of the year award, with plenty of praise for Capcom and Ocean.

After previous issues mammoth reviews, this month things were reduced slightly with only Super Swiv and King Arthur’s World scoring over 80% (82 and 83 respectively). Also this month Mario Paint was reviewed, although it only scored 55%. They also looked at some of the comics based on videogames, which were mostly Japanese Manga.

Gamefreak expanded further this issue, with 3 pages dedicated to readers' questions. There were also nearly 3 pages of readers letters as the magazine had begun to find its niche with a stronger readership. Guides this issue looked at Street Fighter II, Soul Blazer and Super Star Wars, whilst What Cart looked at top 5 RPG’s, Explosions and the Funniest Games. They also were offering Super Play T-Shirts this month, which would truly be a collectors item now!
 

Articles

Features

  • Manga Scope

Previews

  • MVP Football
  • Dead Dance
  • First Samurai
  • Aladdin
  • Goof Troop
  • Jungle Wars 2
  • Dragon's Earth
  • Super Mega Man
  • Super Wagan World 2
  • Final Fight II
  • Don't Lose!', Evil Kendo
  • Back to the Future 2
  • Cosmo Gang: The Puzzle
  • Devil's Course
  • Putty
  • The Dragon Knight: Breath of Fire
  • USA Ice Hockey
  • F1 Grand Prix Part 2
  • Super Bomberman
  • BOB
  • POp'n Twin Bee
  • Starfox

Reviews

  • Ranma 1/2 Part Two
    Author: Jason Brookes
    Country: Jap
    Score: 71
  • Test Drive II The Duel
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: UK
    Score: 58
  • World Class Rugby
    Author: Rich Pelley
    Country: UK
    Score: 75
  • Gods
    Author: Stuart Campbell
    Country: USA/UK
    Score: 74
  • King Arthur's World
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: UK
    Score: 83
  • Chester Cheetah
    Author: Jason Brookes
    Country: Jap
    Score: 58
  • Alien Vs Predator
    Author: Jason Brookes
    Country: Jap
    Score: 28
  • Lethal Weapon
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: UK
    Score: 57
  • Wordtris
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: USA
    Score: 40
  • X-Zone
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: USA
    Score: 55
  • Pro Baseball League '93
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: JAP
    Score: 77
  • Flying Hero Bugle's Big Adventure
    Author: Jason Brookes
    Country: Jap
    Score: 68
  • Harley's Humungous Adventure
    Author: Matt Bielby
    Country: USA
    Score: 69
  • Mario Paint
    Author: Jez Bridgeman
    Country: UK
    Score: 55
  • Imperium
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: USA
    Score: 40
  • Super Batter Up
    Author: Jonathan Davies
    Country: USA
    Score: 53

Players Guides

  • Street Fighter II
  • Soul Blazer
  • Super Star Wars

Staff

  • Matt Bielby Editor
  • Sue Grant Production Editor
  • Jonathan Davies Staff Writer
  • Jason Brookes Staff Writer
  • Jeremy Bridgeman Designer
  • Lisa Nicholls Art Editor