Retro Reviews

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …