Manual Monsters

Manual Monsters has scoured guides and manuals you remember, magazines you only glanced through, and assorted ephemera you never knew existed to bring you a curated look at the best art and information these collections have to offer. From powerful heroes to fearsome monsters. From darling cuties to absolute weirdos. Thank you, and enjoy.

[1] - Family Computer RPG Book Vol 2, #6

[2] - Maka Maka (Super Famicom)

[3] - Ys Memorial Art Book

[4] - Metal Storm (NES)

[5] - Phantasy Star, Adventure Game Book #1, Alisa’s Adventure

[6] - MSX Magazine - June 1984

[7] - Makeruna! Makendou (Super Famicom)

[8] - Beep Magazine - April 1986

[9] - Slapstick (Super Famicom)

[10] - Hippon Super RPG Special - June 1994

[11] - Kouryuu Densetsu Villgust Gaiden (Famicom)

[12] - Family Computer RPG Book Vol 2, #6

[13] - Mystic Ark (Super Famicom)

[14] - Tengai Makyou 2 Strategy Guide

[15] - Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru (Gameboy)

[16] - Daikaijuu Monogatari (Super Famicom)

[17] - Biweekly Famitsu - October 1987

[18] - Bounty Sword (Super Famicom)

[19] - Beep Magazine - May 1987

[20] - Abarenbou Tengu (Famicom)

[21] - Moon: Remix RPG Adventure (PS1)

[22] - Tower Dream (Super Famicom)

[23] - MSX Magazine - June, 1984

[24] - Sly Cooper (PS2)

[25] - Heracles no Eikō III: Kamigami no Chinmoku (Super Famicom)

[26] - Heracles no Eikou IV: Kamigami-kara no Okurimono
(Super Famicom)

[27] - AeroGauge (N64)

[28] - Metroid: Zebes Invasion Order

[29] - Mr. Bones (Sega Saturn)

[30] - MSX Magazine - April 1986

[31] - Dead Dance (Super Famicom)

[32] - Mother 2: The Secret Treasure Chest

[33] - Asocom Magazine - July 1986

[34] - Jikuu Yuuden Debias (Famicom)

[35] - Makeruna! Makendou (Super Famicom)

[36] - Arabian Dream Scheherazade (Famicom)

[37] - Final Fantasy VII Ultimate Guide (Versus Books)

[38] - Daikaijuu Monogatari (Super Famicom)

[39] - Capcom Design Works 2001

[40] - Capcom Design Works 2001

[41] - Legend of Zelda: Link’s Adventurous Quest

[42] - Dragon Quest (Famicom)

[43] - Wagyan Land 2 (Famicom)

[44] - Gamest Mook Vol. 113: Psikyo Illustrations

[45] - Light Fantasy (Super Famicom)

[46] - Family Trainer 3: Aerobics Studio (Famicom)

[47] - Technopolis Magazine - March 1992

[48] - America Oudan Ultra Quiz: Shijou Saidai no Tatakai (Famicom)

[S1] - Paperboy (NES)

[S2] - Ghosts ‘n Goblins (NES)

[S3] - Bad Dudes (NES)