Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! The relationship between best friends is one to be cherished. Especially when you would risk everything to save them. Join Big the Cat as he runs right into the face of danger to save his best friend Froggy from the clutches of Dr. …
Read More »Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Amy Rose
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! First appearing in Sonic CD, Amy Rose is a Hedgehog with an infatuation for her hero, Sonic. Don’t underestimate her though, she may look cute and defenseless, but cross her and you’re likely to meet the business end of her giant hammer! Join …
Read More »Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy Kong’s Quest [SNES] Review and Longplay [1995]
My 9 year old played through the first few worlds. He did good. I took over for him. I love this game. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest – A Retro Review of Platforming Perfection Few titles are spoken of with as much fond nostalgia and reverence as “Donkey …
Read More »Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Knuckles
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! In the entire Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, my absolute favorite character is Knuckles. Ever since his debut in Sonic 3, Knuckles been a very welcome member of the Sonic team. In today’s video, we join Knuckles as he searches both Angel Island and …
Read More »Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Tails
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! One of the cool things about this game is each character, not only gets their own playthrough, but they get to share their portion of the story. It’s written in such a way that it shows the events unfold from their perspective. This …
Read More »Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Sonic
Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Sonic Adventure DX: A Retro Review of Speed and Adventure on the GameCube “Sonic Adventure DX: Director’s Cut,” a vibrant re-release of the original “Sonic Adventure” for the Sega Dreamcast, made a splash on the Nintendo GameCube in 2003. As we race through …
Read More »Donkey Kong Country [SNES] Review and Longplay [1994]
Best music ever? Retro Review: Donkey Kong Country – An Unforgettable SNES Classic In the era of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), a game swung into the hearts of players worldwide, creating a legacy that would endure for decades. “Donkey Kong Country,” developed by Rare and released by Nintendo …
Read More »Battletoads & Double Dragon [NES] Review and Longplay [1993]
Retro Review: Battletoads & Double Dragon (NES) In the early 90s, a collaboration unseen before in the gaming industry took place, merging two universes that had captured the hearts of fans worldwide. “Battletoads & Double Dragon” emerged as a crossover for the ages, combining the brute force and comic relief …
Read More »Ghosts n’ Goblins [NES] Review and Longplay [1986]
Ghosts ‘n Goblins: A Retro Review of the Knightmare That Charmed the NES There are titles that are remembered not only for their innovation or fun but also for their sheer, unadulterated challenge. Ghosts ‘n Goblins, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1986, is one such title. Developed …
Read More »Batletoads [NES] Review and Longplay [1991]
Retro Review: Battletoads on the NES In the pantheon of classic NES titles, few games have garnered the notorious reputation for both challenge and innovative design quite like 1991’s “Battletoads.” Developed by Rare and published by Tradewest, this beat ’em up/platformer hybrid has become a cult classic, celebrated for its …
Read More »Contra hardcorps [Genesis] Review and Longplay [1994]
Contra: Hard Corps – A Retro Review of a Genesis Gem Certain titles stand as monuments to the era they were born in. Contra: Hard Corps, released for the Sega Genesis in 1994, is one such title. Developed by Konami, a company known for their proficiency in the realm of …
Read More »Super Contra [NES] Review and Longplay [1990]
Super Contra: A Retro Review of an NES Classic When we speak about the golden era of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), certain titles invariably rise to the top as emblems of their time. Among these, “Super Contra” stands out as a paragon of the run-and-gun genre, a sequel to …
Read More »A nightmare on Elm Street [NES] Review and Longplay [1990]
A Nightmare on Elm Street (NES) Retro Review Few titles are as evocative of their era as the 1990 NES game “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” Developed by Rare and published by LJN, this game sought to capitalize on the slasher film craze of the 1980s, with none other than …
Read More »Adventure Island III [NES] Review and Longplay [1992]
Retro Review: Unearthing the Joys of “Adventure Island III” on the NES Adventure Island III stands among the most vibrant and enduring platformers of its era. Developed by Now Production and published by Hudson Soft, this third installment in the “Adventure Island” series was released in North America in 1992, …
Read More »Mighty final fight [NES] Review and Longplay [1993]
Retro Review: Mighty Final Fight for the NES Released in 1993, Mighty Final Fight for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is a charming and unique adaptation of Capcom’s famed arcade beat ’em up, Final Fight. This NES title took the gritty, urban brawler and presented it with a more whimsical, “chibi” art style …
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