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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 by Capcom, the game became notorious for its punishing difficulty, but it was also lauded for its engaging gameplay, graphics, …

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 punishing difficulty, imaginative levels, and surprisingly detailed graphics and sound for the 8-bit era. The Developer’s Vision Rare, a British …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Donkey Kong…there aren’t many alive who don’t know who Donkey Kong is. A retro masterpiece that is still played today, more than 30 years after its creation! Today we present a complete playthrough of Donkey Kong for Gameboy. It’s not like the original, it’s so much more! 101 levels of pure gaming fun. As you progress through, not only does each level become …

Hello Retro Gaming fans, Ryan Mcquinn here! Back in 1993, Capcom a spinoff series of the beloved series Megaman, known as Megaman X. Released on the SNES, it became an instant hit! Set almost 100 years after the events of the original Megaman series, there is a virus infecting Reploids, a class of Android that can think and act of their own free will. The virus later known as the …

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 action games, Contra: Hard Corps was a tour de force of run-and-gun gameplay that pushed the Genesis to its limits. …

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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 the fabled “Contra” that not only met the expectations set by its predecessor but soared past them with flying colors. …

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 the dream-stalking Freddy Krueger as its star attraction. Development and Reception Rare, a British video game developer, already had a …

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Hello retro gaming fans, Ryan McQuinn here! Join Mighty Bomb Jack as he fights through hoards of enemies, making his way to the top of the pyramid to save the Royal Pamera Family and defeat the demon Belzebut! Made by Tecmo back in 1987, Mighty Bomb Jack was one of those obscure games that needs to be played to appreciate its unique game style. Here are all 17 levels of …

Back in 2009 Popcap Games created what would go on to be one of the greatest tower defense games of all time! With the guidance of your friend and neighbor Crazy Dave, plant an arsenal of weaponized plants to fight off the hoards of zombies. The zombies, led by the evil genious Edgar Zomboss, try to eat past your defenses and into your house to eat your brains! Can the …

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, serving as a testament to the enduring charm of the 8-bit adventure platformer. As a child of the ’90s, I …

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 that set it apart from its arcade and home console counterparts. Despite being released towards the end of the NES’s …

In Adventure Island II the player takes the role of Master Higgins who has to save his cavegirl from aliens which also want to dominate the Earth. The basic gameplay elements are the same as in its predecessor Adventure Island: Master Higgins walks through the levels while fighting against various enemies. One hit results in his untimely death unless he carries one of the various power ups, e.g. weapons or …

Hello retro gaming fans, Ryan McQuinn here! Here at Retro Gaming Replay, we love retro games, it’s no secret. We also love new and innovative games, such as Beat Saber. So we had the idea of combining the two together! We’ve taken the metalized version of the storm eagle stage music, from MegaMan X (Performed by Daniel Tidwell), and made our very own stage in beat saber! Let us know …

You just found out that Princess Leilani was kidnapped by the Evil Witch Doctor and taken to Adventure Island in the South Pacific. You land on Adventure Island without weapons or food. The island is thick with tropical forest, mountains and caves. Hidden on the island are your skateboard, axe, food and other helpful tools you must find by exploring the island. Better find the weapons and food quickly because …

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 Sega’s in-house team, Sega AM7, this title not only pushed the technical capabilities of the Genesis but also tried to …

Experience the game that revolutionized 3D platforming on Playstation! When Dr. Neo Cortex’s plan to use Crash Bandicoot as part of his world domination army fails, Crash manages to escape but in the confusion leaves his girlfriend Tanya behind. Now washed up on N. Sanity Beach, Crash teams up with ancient spirit Aku-Aku in order to fight his way back to Cortex’s lair in order to save Tanya from the …

Hello retro gaming fans, Ryan McQuinn here! Today we present episode 3 in the Super Mario World Lost Adventure series. In this episode Mario joins forces with mega Man, after a misunderstanding sees them battling one another, against Dr. Wily! It looks like the evil doctor has joined forces with Bowser and Dr. Eggman! We also see our heroes join Locke against the evil madman Kefka from Final Fantasy 6. …

Original rumblers Axel and Blaze slam the asphalt with bigger, better, totally devastating attacks! Skull-crushing ex-wrestler Max Thunder joins up with earth-shattering body slams and spinning fist attacks. New thrasher Skate slices punks with high speed in-line skate attacks and spinning jump kicks. Go maniac with jaw-shattering, bone-busting punches, head-cracking jump kicks and secret weapons. Gangs of dirt bikers dive into you from every side. Smash ’em with a pipe …

One of the best Super Mario world mods I have ever played. Get it!! From the author: Here it is, 8 months after Super Mario World: The Lost Adventure – Episode I, isaix finally released Super Mario World: The Lost Adventure – Episode II. This hack features: 79 new levels(more than the original SMW) Over 100 custom music Custom graphics New boss fights New power ups Custom palettes A bit …

Hello Retro gaming fans, Ryan McQuinn here! When we think of mini games, most of us think of Super Mario Party. However, Sega has their own game series with fun mini games. Enter the world of Super Monkey Ball! The focus of today’s video is Super Monkey Ball 2. Play as one of four monkeys, you can choose to play either Main Game mode, or Party mode. In main game …

This game feels like a prototype for SOR2. Still an amazing game. Axel, Adam and Blaze – ex-cops, the solution to punk pollution. The city’s a war zone, and they’re going out two at a time to give the gangs a kick in the guts. This is the ultimate in street combat. These city fighters are martial arts maniacs with a battery of individually controllable attacks – including jabs, head …

Hello retro gaming fans, Ryan McQuinn here! The sequel to the hit game Crash Bandicoot, Wrath of Cortex starts where the first game ended. Dr. Neo Cortex, defeated by Crash, now finds himself crash landing on the planet and into a cavern full of magic crystals. 1 year later he enlists the help of his enemy Crash Bandicoot to collect the rest of the crystals, to supposedly save the planet …