Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Skylanders SuperChargers: A PS4 Adventure Recharged “Skylanders SuperChargers,” released for the PS4 in September 2015, represented a bold stride forward for the toys-to-life genre that Activision pioneered. It was the fifth installment in the Skylanders series, developed by Vicarious Visions, known for their …
Read More »Steel Assault [Switch] Review and Longplay [2021]
Steel Assault: A Retro Review on the Nintendo Switch In an era where high-definition graphics and expansive open-worlds dominate the gaming landscape, it’s refreshing to see a title like “Steel Assault” carve out a niche for itself with unapologetic retro flair. Developed by Zenovia Interactive and released on the Nintendo …
Read More »Skylanders Trap Team [PS3] Review and Longplay [2014]
Hello Fellow Retro Gaming Fans, Ryan McQuinn Here! The fourth installment in the series, and my son Andy’s favorite one, Skylanders Trap Team showed just how creative you can be with the toys to life concept (Aside from Imaginators, but that’ll be a later video.) This one actually allowed you …
Read More »Skylanders Swap Force [PS3] Review and Longplay [2013]
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! The toys to life concept was something I wish we had when I was a kid. Buy a toy, put it on an interactive pad and watch the toy come to life on your TV! 3 games come to mind when thinking of …
Read More »Kid Icarus Long play [NES] Review and Longplay [1986] one credit clear
Retro Review: Kid Icarus on the NES Nostalgia has a pixelated face, and for many, it looks a lot like “Kid Icarus,” one of the early gems in the NES library. Developed and published by Nintendo, this game is a cornerstone of classic gaming. I remember distinctly, before even owning …
Read More »Marble madness Longplay [NES] Review and Longplay [1989] one life clear
I never could beat this last level as a kid, glad I went back to it. Marble Madness: Rolling Through the NES Era In the golden age of arcade gaming, one title that stood out for its distinctive approach to play was “Marble Madness,” a game that first captivated players …
Read More »Ratchet And Clank: All 4 One [PS3] Review and Longplay [2011]
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One – A Cooperative Twist on a Beloved Franchise The Ratchet & Clank series has long been synonymous with the PlayStation brand, renowned for its engaging blend of platforming, shooting, and wacky inventions. “Ratchet & Clank: All 4 …
Read More »BioShock 2 Remastered [PS4] Review and Longplay [2016]
Bioshock Remastered: An Underwater Utopia Revisited When it burst onto the scene in 2007, “Bioshock” was hailed as a masterpiece of storytelling and design. Its journey to the PlayStation 4 as “Bioshock Remastered” in the “Bioshock: The Collection” package allowed a new generation of gamers to experience Rapture in all …
Read More »TMNT II The arcade game [NES] Review and Longplay [1990]
It should of been a one life clear but I flaked out at the end. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game – A Shell-Shocking NES Classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the …
Read More »TMNT 3 – Manhattan Project [NES] Review and Longplay [1992]
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! The third installation in the series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Manhattan Project, is possibly one of the hardest TMNT games of its time! Luckily, Konami gave us a secret options menu to level the playing field. In TMNT 3, our heroes have …
Read More »Yoshi’s Story – Review and Longplay – 1998
Yoshi’s Story Retro Review Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo 64 Release Date: December 21, 1997 (Japan); March 10, 1998 (North America) Genre: Platformer, Side-Scroller Introduction Yoshi’s Story, released for the Nintendo 64, stands as a sequel to the much-acclaimed ‘Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island’ for the Super Nintendo. It departs …
Read More »Kirby 64 – The Crystal Shards [N64] Review and Longplay [2000]
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Far away on the Fairy world of Ripple Star, Dark Matter beings have invaded and turned the star into a very dark place! The fairy, Ribbon, makes her escape on the sacred crystal through space. Narrowly avoiding the Dark Matter Beings that persue …
Read More »Disneys Aladdin [SNES] Review and Longplay [1993]
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Disney’s Aladdin on SNES: A Magical Carpet Ride Through Agrabah In the world of retro gaming, certain titles evoke a sense of nostalgia that transcends generations, and Disney’s Aladdin for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is one such game. Released in 1993, …
Read More »Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Super Sonic
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Finally, we’ve reached the end of the story. Chaos returns to wreak havoc on Station Square! Assuming the form of “Perfect Chaos”, after consuming all 7 Chaos Emeralds, he floods the streets of Station Square putting it’s citizens in danger. But one …
Read More »Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Gamma
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Perhaps the saddest story in the game, is the story of E102-y a.k.a. Gamma. A robot designed and built by Dr. Robotnik for the sole purpose of serving the evil genious. He is not only forced to fight his older sibling, but also …
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