TurboGrafx 16 Reviews

Bonk’s Revenge: A Timeless TurboGrafx-16 Classic Introduction Certain titles stand out as timeless classics that continue to captivate players decades after their release. Bonk’s Revenge, the 1991 sequel to Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16, is undoubtedly one such game. Developed by Red Company and Atlus, and published by Hudson Soft, this prehistoric platformer has aged remarkably well, offering a delightful blend of quirky humor, challenging gameplay, and charming visuals that …

Retro Review: Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16 Bonk’s Adventure for the TurboGrafx-16 is a 2D side-scrolling platformer that has cemented its place in gaming history. Developed by Red Company and published by Hudson Soft, this game was a standout title for the TurboGrafx-16, a console that struggled against the dominance of the NES and later the SNES and Sega Genesis. It was released in Japan as PC Genjin in 1989 and came to North America in …

The Legendary Axe Review Forget Keith Courage. The Legendary Axe was a good reason to own a TurboGrafx-16. The TurboGrafx-16 era brought us many titles, but none so memorable as “The Legendary Axe.” It’s 1989, and what we have here is a game that not only looked like a treasure trove with its crisp graphics but played like an epic saga too. Meet Gogan, our barbarian hero, larger than life …

Neutopia Review: TurboGrafx-16’s Homage to Hyrule In the realm of video games, imitation is not just a form of flattery but often the seed from which a new gaming experience blossoms. This was undoubtedly the intent behind Hudson Soft’s “Neutopia,” a game for the TurboGrafx-16 system that wears its inspiration not just on its sleeve but in every pixel and gameplay element. Released in the shadow of Nintendo’s groundbreaking “The …

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones: A Stalwart of the TurboGrafx-16 Era “Keith Courage in Alpha Zones” emerged on the TurboGrafx-16 in 1988, the same year the gaming world was graced with the iconic “Super Mario Bros. 3” on the NES. While Nintendo’s heavyweight was stealing headlines and hearts, Keith Courage quietly carved out its own niche, delivering a remarkable adventure that showcased the TurboGrafx-16’s graphical and gameplay capabilities. Borrowing this …

Blazing Lazers on TurboGrafx-16: A Time-Honored Classic Revisited During the height of the console wars of the early ’90s, the TurboGrafx-16 carved out its place in the hearts of gamers as the underdog. One of its crowning jewels was “Blazing Lazers,” a game I vividly remember playing in the ’90s after my friend Chris introduced me to the system by lending it to me. This classic shoot ’em up has …