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Battletoads & Double Dragon [NES] Review and Longplay [1993]

Retro Review: Battletoads & Double Dragon (NES) In the early 90s, a collaboration unseen before in the gaming industry took place, merging two universes that had captured the hearts of fans worldwide. “Battletoads & Double Dragon” emerged as a crossover for the ages, combining the brute force and comic relief of Rareโ€™s “Battletoads” with the street-fighting savvy of Technos Japan’s “Double Dragon.” This NES title wasn’t just a game; it …

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Ghosts n’ Goblins [NES] Review and Longplay [1986]

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, …

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Batletoads [NES] Review and Longplay [1991]

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 …

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Donkey Kong – Longplay – (Gameboy) – 1994

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 …

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Megaman X – X6 – All Stage Bosses – Compilation (1993 – 2001)

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 …

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Contra hardcorps [Genesis] Review and Longplay [1994]

Contra: Hard Corps โ€“ 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 [NES] Review and Longplay [1990]

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. …

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A nightmare on Elm Street [NES] Review and Longplay [1990]

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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Mighty Bomb Jack – Longplay – (NES) – 1987

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 …

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Plants VS Zombies – Longplay – (PC) – 2009

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 …

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Adventure Island III [NES] Review and Longplay [1992]

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 …

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