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 …
Read More »PARODIUS [Saturn] Review and Longplay [1995]
Retro Review: Parodius – A Delightfully Punishing Trip Through Konami’s Madhouse When Konami unleashed “Parodius” upon the Sega Saturn, it gifted the shoot ’em up (shmup) community with a title that would become notorious not just for its off-the-wall humor, but for its brutal difficulty. This is a game that …
Read More »Golden Axe – The duel [Saturn] Review and Longplay [1995]
Retro Review: Golden Axe: The Duel – A Mixed Bag of Steel and Silence When you boot up “Golden Axe: The Duel” on the Sega Saturn, it’s like stepping through a portal to an era where arcade fighters reigned supreme. This 1995 title aimed to carry the legacy of its …
Read More »Shinobi legions [Saturn] Review and Longplay [1995]
Shinobi Legions: A Retro Review The Sega Saturn, a console that struggled against its rivals, still managed to birth a number of cult classics, amongst which stands “Shinobi Legions,” known in Japan as “Shin Shinobi Den.” Developed by SEGA’s Consumer Development Division, this title aimed to bring the Shinobi series …
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