Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Super Sonic

īģŋ 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 creature can stand against this monster…Super Sonic! Utilizing the positive power of the Chaos Emeralds Super Sonic powers up to …

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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 destory all of his kin. The saddest part of his story is which animals dwell within him, and his older …

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Sonic Adventure DX [GAMECUBE] Review and Longplay [2003] Big the Cat

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. Robotnik. Big is a kind cat living a simple life in the Jungle of Angel Island, where he and Froggy …

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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 Amy in Sonic Adventure as she protects a baby bird while being chased by Zero, one of Dr. Robotnik’s menacing …

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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 Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest” for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Released in 1995, this game was not …

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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 the mainland for chards of the Master Emerald. As most fan’s know, Knuckles is charged with the protection of the …

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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 video shows the adventure through Tails’ eyes. Join Tails, as he helps his friend and personal hero Sonic, defeat Dr. …

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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 this retro review, let’s explore the facets that made this game a noteworthy addition to the Sonic franchise. Developer: Sonic …

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Bonks Adventure – Longplay – (Gameboy) – 1989

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! A game I thought lost to me, until friends in our Facebook group helped me find it again! Join Bonk on his adventure to rescue Princess Za from the clutches of the evil King Drool! Playing as a strong, bald kid in prehistoric times, you defeat personified prehistoric creatures with either a headbutt or a head smash! Making his way through 6 stages …

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Super Mario Party 2 – Quickplay – (N64) – 2000

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! When you think of a party game, which game comes to mind? For me it’s Super Mario Party. My favorite in the series is Super Mario Party 2. Run like a classic board game, players “roll” dice to decide how far they move on the game board. When every player has taken a turn, you play a mini game for coins. At the …

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Galaga – Quickplay – (NES) – 1981

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! The sequel to Galaxian, Galaga is an arcade favorite of many kids of the 80’s. I just remember going to the arcade and Galaga was the first machine I’d play, if it wasn’t already occupied. 😁 A classic fixed space shooter that would make most gamers of that era pump quarter after quarter into the machine, in an effort to show your skill. …

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Kirby’s Dreamland – Longplay – (Gameboy) – 1992

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! On a tiny Star far away, there’s a place known as Dreamland where the dream landers live. They are a very happy people who use their Magical Sparkling Stars to gather food. But one day the greedy King Dedede, with his band of thieves, came down from Mt. Dedede to steal their food & stars! Now it’s up to the young Kirby to …

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Super Mario Land – Longplay (Gameboy) – 1989

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Join Mario in Sarasaland on his first adventure on the Gameboy! The evil spaceman Tatanga has kidnapped the Princess Daisy and it’s up to Mario to rescue her! Adventure through 12 stages of classic and unique gameplay. A classic side scrolling game complete with side scrolling shooting levels! Can Mario defeat Tatanga and rescue Princess Daisy? Find out in today’s video where we …

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Pokemon Red – Weedle as starter – (Gameboy) – 1996

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! So I had the idea to see how difficult it would be to start the original game, red version in this case, with a weaker Pokemon. I changed the 3 starter Pokemon to Weedle, Caterpie and Pidgey. I picked my starter (Weedle), and my rival picked Caterpie. To be honest the game wasn’t as difficult as it was tedious, but nevertheless, I still …

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Donkey Kong Country [SNES] Review and Longplay [1994]

Best music ever? Retro Review: Donkey Kong Country – An Unforgettable SNES Classic In the early to mid years of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, there was a single cartridge that made living rooms glow a little greener and living room speakers hum with a deeper warmth. Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and released by Nintendo in 1994, arrived like a thunderclap. It felt new, it felt polished, and …

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Bubble Bobble – First 50 Levels – (NES) – 1986

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Baron Von Blubba has kidnapped Bubby and Bobby’s girlfriends and turned the brothers into Bubble Dragons! Now they must fight off a cave full of monsters to reach their girlfriends, and defeat the evil Baron! Bubble Bobble was released on the NES in 1986, and it’s one of my childhood favorites! With 100 levels in total, you are challenged with each level becoming …

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