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Retro Review: Mega Man: The Wily Wars – A 16-bit Trilogy Reimagined "Mega Man: The Wily Wars," also known as "Rockman Mega World" in Japan, is a compilation and a reimagining of the first three games in the Mega Man series, rebuilt from the ground up for the Sega Genesis. Released in 1994, this title was Capcom's foray into the 16-bit era, bringing the Blue Bomber to a platform dominated by Sonic… Read more

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 to a new generation while maintaining its arcade roots. Developer's Vision and Execution "Shinobi Legions" was developed during a time when SEGA… Read more

Retro Review: "Friday the 13th" for the NES – A Nostalgic Nightmare As the rain pattered against the windowpanes of a family camp on Caroga Lake, NY, in the early 90s, a young gamer found themselves plugged into a world of 8-bit terror. "Friday the 13th," a game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in February 1989, was unlike any other experience at the time. Developed by Atlus and published by… Read more

Retro Review: "Contra III: The Alien Wars" – A SNES Classic In the realm of retro gaming, certain titles are spoken of with a near-mythical reverence, and "Contra III: The Alien Wars" is one such title. Although my own gaming roots were firmly planted in the soil of the Sega Genesis, with its much-touted "blast processing," I never laid hands on "Contra III" until 2023. The experience was a mix of delight… Read more

 Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Starring Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune was a gameshow where you would spin a wheel for a chance to win money by guessing letters to words in a phrase. Chances are, you've seen this gameshow. My Wife and I still love watching it from time to time, and though it's been on TV since 1975, we've only been watching since the… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! A Streets Of Rage 2 ROM hack made by Savok. All of the Enemies and of course the main Characters have been replaced. With new movesets we have Mike, Don, Raph Leo, April, Master Splinter and Casey Jones. This was not only an excellent hack, It was very fun to play. I'm also excited to say this is the first ROM hack posted which uses… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Retro Review: New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS In the landscape of video game history, few titles can claim the impact of the Super Mario series. In 2006, Nintendo decided to revisit the roots of their flagship franchise with "New Super Mario Bros." for the Nintendo DS, a game that sought to blend the classic side-scrolling action of the original games with updated… Read more

Retro Review: Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown for PlayStation In the early 2000s, the landscape of children's entertainment was rich with animated series that spun off into a variety of merchandise, including video games. One such franchise was "Cubix Robots for Everyone," which found its way onto the PlayStation console. The game, developed by Blitz Games and published by 3DO, aimed to capture the magic of the animated series by bringing the… Read more

Retro Review: Jeremy McGrath Supercross 98 for PlayStation The late 90s were a bustling era for the world of motocross, with the sport gaining significant traction in mainstream popularity. Amidst this backdrop, "Jeremy McGrath Supercross 98" skidded onto the PlayStation 1, hoping to capture the high-flying, mud-slinging action that fans craved. Developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim Entertainment, this title promised to deliver an authentic supercross experience wrapped in the… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! With the release of "SOR2 Screen Replacer Version 2.46", you can now replace every screen from the SEGA logo to the last ending screen! Coupled with Palettes of Rage and Pancake 2 by gsaurus, you can replace almost everything in the Streets of Rage 2 ROM! Links Palettes of Rage: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DcJCXLZptvn-Q01nDpMZtr1YlFKc-8u9/view?usp=share_link SOR2 Screen Replacer 2.46: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uIbdEzNBW0PGtvzweuToQ6rA8jpf_9SJ/view?usp=share_link RHDN Project Blog: https://www.romhacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=36015.0 Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/465224690537314/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127200564717660 https://www.facebook.com/groups/dndmemesandmore/… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! In this video I will be covering my new utility the Streets of Rage 2 "Screen Replacer". In this, the initial release, you can now replace various screens within the streets of rage 2 ROM with the click of a button! Special Thanks to: DMB Jay Eskayelle My wife Monique And to you the viewer! Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFa6v7ai9pqBl_udxmXy-2i-pXV2HdTQ/view?usp=share_link [Social Media] https://www.facebook.com/groups/465224690537314/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127200564717660 https://www.facebook.com/groups/dndmemesandmore/ https://discord.gg/UYwyVuWw6N http://www.Retro-Replay.com… Read more

This is a preview of my up and coming Utility. The SOR2 Screen Replacer does just what the name says, it replaces the various screens in the Streets of Rage 2 ROM. It will come with Bitmap templates which you use to draw your own screen, and then use the tool to replace the screen in question. Whether it be the Title, character select, story or ending screens, the utility takes the… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! The last game in the Skylanders series, unfortunately, and the only game that allows you to create and customize your very own Skylander! Using the Imaginator Crystals, you can pick between different fighter classes, and depending on the crystal you use, different elements. As you play through the game you unlock different kinds of armor, voices, weapons and other upgrades by earning and finding Imaginite… Read more

I had troubles encoding the video a few times so I ended up lowering the overall size by speeding up certain parts of the game. I'll add time stamps eventually to break down certain portions of the game. The 1st half we played through a few sidequests, and the 2nd half was just the primary mission. this is probably one of my top 10 favorite games of all time. is it considered… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Based on one of my favorite movies of all time, Gremlins 2 The New Batch is a short but challenging game. Join Gizmo as he finds his way through a futuristic office building (Well, futuristic for the 90's that is.) As Gizmo makes his way through he not only has to face dangerous obstacles, he must also defeat the hoards of Gremlins let loose into… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Retro Review: Raiden Trad for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Introduction In the early 90s, the arcade-to-home console transition was in full swing, and among the myriad of titles making the leap was "Raiden Trad," an iconic vertical-scrolling shooter game. Originally developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, this game was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) by Micronics, presenting a home experience that could… Read more

this is probably one of my top 10 favorite games of all time. is it considered retro seeing as how it came out in 2008? either way my kids and I have decided to play it together. eventually I'll make chapters out of all of this and hopefully some sub video tutorials as well. This game was played on the PS5 via it's streaming PS3 emulator. Fallout 3 takes place in the… Read more

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 impressive work on earlier Skylanders titles and various other well-received projects. This retrospective review aims to delve into the game's core aspects,… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Learn how to modify the character select screen in Streets of Rage 2! In the video the Tools I use are Sonic Map Editor(Xenowhirl), Palette's of Rage(gsaurus), Sega Genesis Checksum Fixer(Kuwabara) and SOR2 Compression Utility (Original Python script by Sharpnull, GUI version by Ryan McQuinn.) Thanks to all of the tool authors, thank you to Eskayelle for help and links to tools + documentation, Thank… Read more

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! A ROM hack 7 months in the making. I originally got the idea from a post in our Retro Gaming group on Facebook. Someone photo shopped "Sesame Streets" over "Streets" in Streets of rage and posted it as a joke. A day later I started working on it. This video shows how much progress has been made so far. Link to IPS Patch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JYyLlDzJWPm4DYDrsJW-NVAv7CeZC479/view?usp=sharing I… Read more

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 Switch, this game is a love letter to the 16-bit classics that many of us grew up with. Let’s dive into a… Read more

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 to not only capture every boss in the game, you could then play as them! The story goes that the Doomraiders broke… Read more

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 an NES, which I received Christmas of 1987, seeing "Kid Icarus" at a Kmart kiosk. It was October 1987, the music enchanted… Read more

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 in arcades and then found its way into living rooms through the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). With its release on the NES,… Read more

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 One," launched in 2011 for the PlayStation 3, marked a significant departure from the series' traditional gameplay by shifting focus towards four-player… Read more