Retro Reviews

Popful Mail: A Delightful and Overlooked Gem on the Sega CD As a fan of Working Designs, known for their excellent localization of Lunar: The Silver Star Story, I was thrilled to discover Popful Mail, a charming action-platformer developed by Falcom and published by Working Designs for the Sega CD in …

A Retro Review of Chuck Rock for the Sega CD: A Prehistoric Platformer Past Its Prime Introduction Released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis and later ported to the Sega CD in 1993, Chuck Rock is a side-scrolling platformer developed by Core Design and published by Virgin Games. The game follows the adventures of a …

** I had to mute so many portions of this game because of copyright issues.** Hook for the Sega CD: A Retro Review The Sega CD, known for its ambition to bring the power of CD-ROM to the gaming industry, hosted a variety of titles that sought to exploit its …

Part 7: Chapters 13 & 14 played through by DashingDerek. Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw Part 2: https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I Part 4: https://youtu.be/zNzuGwYDOso Part 5: https://youtu.be/wyt04hQWTPE Part 6: https://youtu.be/IGklBzo0hqI Part 7: https://youtu.be/rk9kRMb2kaQ Written tutorial/walkthrough: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/ Review here: Chapter Synopsis Chapter 13 In Chapter 13 of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, titled “Where …

Part 6: Chapters 11 & 12 played through by DashingDerek. Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw Part 2: https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I Part 4: https://youtu.be/zNzuGwYDOso Part 5: https://youtu.be/wyt04hQWTPE Part 6: https://youtu.be/IGklBzo0hqI Part 7: Written tutorial/walkthrough: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/ Review here: Chapter Synopsis Chapter 11 In the eleventh chapter of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, titled “The …

Keio Flying Squadron 2: A Retro Review for the Sega Saturn Many Sega Saturn titles have garnered cult followings and are lauded for their unique contributions to gaming, but not all games hit the mark for every player. “Keio Flying Squadron 2” (Kyuukyoku Tiger II Plus in Japan) is one …

I failed to pick the harder difficulty level, and the game cut off without letting me play the final few levels. So that’s that. I do not want to play through a 2nd time, perhaps I will revisit this one later in life. Demolition Man on Sega CD: A Retro …

Retro Review: “Wolfchild” on the Sega CD – A Howling Adventure in Gaming History As a dedicated retro gamer, I have a deep appreciation for the classics and the not-so-classic titles that defined the early days of gaming. One such title that often goes overlooked is “Wolfchild,” developed by Core …

Part 5: Chapters 9 & 10 played through by DashingDerek. Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw Part 2: https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I Part 4: https://youtu.be/zNzuGwYDOso Part 5: https://youtu.be/wyt04hQWTPE Chapter 9 “The Planet Stirs,” follows Cloud and his companions as they escape the Corel Region aboard a large buggy. Their journey is interrupted by …

Part 4: Chapters 8 played through by DashingDerek. Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw Part 2: https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I Written tutorial/walkthrough: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/ Review here: Chapter Synopsis. Chapter 8 In the glittering realm of the Gold Saucer, the eighth chapter of “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,” titled “All That Glitters,” unfolds with our heroes …

Part 2: Chapters 4-5 played through by DashingDerek. Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw Part 3: https://youtu.be/vpc3rrggF-I Written tutorial/walkthrough: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/ Review here: Chapter Synopsis. Chapter 4 Parade of Deception: Cloud Infiltrates the Shinra Stronghold With the Mythril Mines behind them, Cloud’s team sees the Shinra metropolis of Junon ahead. But dangers lurk below …

Super Junkoid: A Hauntingly Beautiful Metroid Masterpiece. Watch the video above or read the review below. Released in August 2023, Super Junkoid is a mesmerizing and unsettling Metroidvania that has taken the gaming community by storm. Developed by the talented P. Yoshi, this meticulously crafted hack transforms the beloved Super …

Part 3: Chapters 6-7 played through by DashingDerek. Part 1: https://youtu.be/9Lyy9HGzrMw Part 2: https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE Written tutorial/walkthrough: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/ Review here: Chapter Synopsis. Chapter 6 A Tropical Distraction: Fun in the Sun Goes Awry Basking in the warm shores of Costa del Sol, Cloud yearns for relaxation after harrowing sea voyages. But …

The first 3 chapters of FFVII, as played through by DashingDerek. Part two (chapters 4 and 5): https://youtu.be/5so8AEPlriE See our written tutorial/walkthrough here: https://retro-replay.com/guides/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-walkthrough/ Review here: Chapter Synopsis Chapter 1: The Adventure Begins: A Tale of Cloud’s Fateful Mission Our story opens with Zack bravely rescuing Cloud amidst crashing helicopters …

Retro Review: Sonic Hellfire Saga – A Genesis of Nostalgia and Innovation Sonic Hellfire Saga is not just another ROM hack; it’s a love letter to the golden era of Sega Genesis, intricately woven with the threads of nostalgia, innovation, and sheer dedication. Released after a half-decade of passionate work, …