Retro Review: Streets of Rage 3 for Sega Genesis Streets of Rage 3, released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis, stands as a pinnacle of the beat ’em up genre, carrying forward the legacy of its predecessors with significant enhancements in gameplay, graphics, and particularly its electrifying soundtrack. Developed by …
Read More »Final Fight CD [Sega CD] Review and Longplay [1993]
Final Fight CD for Sega CD: A Retro Brawler That Packs a Punch In the world of classic beat ’em up games, Capcom’s “Final Fight” stands tall as an iconic title that has shaped the genre. When it made its way onto the Sega CD as “Final Fight CD” in …
Read More »Abobo’s Big Adventure [PC] Review and Longplay [2012]
Probably the most fun I have had playing a game in a while. The ultimate tribute to the Nintendo NES. There is so much nostalgia to be found here. Abobo’s Big Adventure: A Love Letter to the NES Era In an era where the technology of Flash is ebbing away, …
Read More »Super Castlevania IV [SNES] Review and Longplay [1991]
Super Castlevania IV: A Timeless Classic That Defined a Generation Super Castlevania IV, released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), is a masterpiece of the action-platformer genre and a shining example of what Konami’s development team could achieve on Nintendo’s 16-bit console. Directed by Masahiro Ueno and produced by …
Read More »Death Duel [Genesis] Review and Longplay [1992]
We reviewed this game back in 2010, if you wish to read the old review. Death Duel: A Sega Genesis Cult Classic Revisited The Sega Genesis, known for its edgier content in the console wars of the early ’90s, was the home of many titles that pushed the boundaries of …
Read More »Castlevania 3 Dracula’s curse [NES] Review and Longplay [1990]
Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse – A Retro Review When it comes to NES classics, “Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse” often emerges in the conversation as a title of legend. Released in 1990 by Konami, this prequel to the original “Castlevania” game was not just a return to form; it was an …
Read More »Super Punch Out [SNES] Review and Longplay [1994]
Retro Review: Super Punch-Out!! for the SNES Super Punch-Out!! is a nostalgic knockout in the world of classic gaming, developed by Nintendo’s IRD (Integrated Research & Development) division and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994. This title followed the legacy of the original arcade game and …
Read More »Tiny Toons Adventures: Buster Busts Loose [SNES] Review and Longplay [19993]
Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose – A Super Nintendo Classic Reviewed In the early 90s, a wave of nostalgia swept through the gaming industry as developers sought to capture the essence of Saturday morning cartoons in video game form. Among the standout titles was “Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts …
Read More »Rayman
Rayman is side-scrolling platformer starring the titular… Rayman. Platform – Sony Playstation Release Date – September 9, 1995 Rayman a big-nosed chap with no arms or legs. Rayman can jump and use his hair to hover for a short period of time. He can also attack by throwing his fists, …
Read More »Gargoyle’s Quest II
Firebrand is a young warrior in training in his hometown of Etruria. Platform – Nintendo Entertainment System Release Date – July 17, 1992 One day, while Firebrand is training in a small, alternate dimension, the Black light suddenly appears and destroys his home. When he returns successfully from his training, …
Read More »Death Duel
Death Duel is a tactical side-scrolling first-person shooter. Platform – Sega Genesis Release Date – October 1, 1992 The game consists of different time-limited rounds against a single enemy. Before each game, the player can spend Pheelae (money) on repairs and determine what weapons to take into battle. Each opponent …
Read More »HyperSpin Review
HyperSpin, making retro gaming pretty again. Don’t forget to check out the interview we had with BadBoyBill here. So what is HyperSpin? HyperSpin is a front end for video games! What the hell is a front end? A front end is a nice graphical interface for an emulator. What is …
Read More »Puppy Arcade 8 Review
Puppy Arcade 8. Bringing Emulation to a distribution near you. Feel free to read the Interview with Creator Scott Jarvis here. Emulator front ends and Live distribution CD’S have come a long way since the days of Knoppix and TuxNES. Knoppix being the first Live CD I ever used, TuxNES …
Read More »Streets of Rage
Who could ever forget this game? “This city was once a happy peaceful place… until one day, a powerful secret criminal organization took over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjJjTwdzq0 (Playthrough video above) Screenshots and related images Audio files Boss Theme Ending Ending (2) Ending (3) Game Over Level Complete Stage 1 Stage 1 (Static …
Read More »Dragon Warrior
Dragon Warrior… the epic beginning of a new era in video games. Release Date – May 27, 1986 Platform – Nintendo Entertainment System Mere finger speed and sweat are no match for the challenges of this game. You will be required to use deductive reasoning, not a quick sword to …
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