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Retro Review: Golden Axe: The Duel – A Mixed Bag of Steel and Silence When you boot up “Golden Axe: The Duel” on the Sega Saturn, it’s like stepping through a portal to an era where arcade fighters reigned supreme. This 1995 title aimed to carry the legacy of its side-scrolling predecessors into the burgeoning realm of one-on-one fighters. While it reached for the stars visually, it stumbled in an …

Sol-Feace – A Solid Sega CD Shmup with Slick Style   Sol-Feace is a horizontally scrolling shoot ’em up that hit the Sega CD back in 1992. While it doesn’t drastically innovate the shmup formula, it delivers slick 16-bit style and responsive blasting action.   Story The story is pretty bare bones – you pilot the Sol-Feace space fighter to stop an evil alien race from conquering the galaxy across …

I played through for the first time. Gunstar Heroes – A Genesis Gem Sparkling with Action Platform: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Developer: Treasure Release Date: September 9, 1993 “Gunstar Heroes” burst onto the Sega Genesis like a comet, delivering an explosive experience that has since become a benchmark for run-and-gun shooters. Developed by Treasure, a team formed by former Konami developers, this game was not just a debut title …

Valis III for Sega Genesis: A Mixed Port with Limited Appeal Valis III, originally a hallmark of the TurboGrafx-CD’s library, made its way to the Sega Genesis with the promise of bringing its action-packed adventure to a wider audience. This port, however, comes with a fair share of caveats, and my experience with it has been less than satisfactory. Porting Challenges The transition from the TurboGrafx-CD to the cartridge-based Sega …

MUSHA: Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor for Sega Genesis – A 1990 Visual Marvel In the pantheon of Sega Genesis titles, MUSHA (Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor) holds a special place, especially for those who were savvy enough to experience it upon release or who have since been guided to its glory by fellow retro enthusiasts. Recommended to me by David Medina, a fellow retro game guru on Facebook, MUSHA …

What an amazing playthrough. Rocket Knight Adventures (1993) – A Genesis Classic In the realm of 16-bit platformers, few games can match the charm, challenge, and sheer awesomeness of Rocket Knight Adventures. Released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis, this Konami masterpiece tells the tale of Sparkster, a brave opossum knight on a quest to save his kingdom from the evil King Zygmunt. I never had the chance to play …

This was a fun Sonic 2 hack to play through. Kirby is naturally over powered. Kirby Superstar 2 Genesis Hack Review (2016) – A Sonic Spin on Kirby’s Powers In the world of fan-made content, few things are as intriguing as seeing a beloved character reimagined in an entirely different gaming universe. The 2016 Genesis hack known as Kirby Superstar 2 brings everyone’s favorite pink puffball into the fast-paced world …

I remember renting this game briefly once or twice. For being released in 1990 I can not get over how beautiful this game was. Well done! Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse: A Genesis Gem Retro Review Once upon a time in the golden era of 16-bit gaming, a little game featuring a globally adored mouse took the Sega Genesis by storm. “Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse,” released in …

Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety for Sega Genesis – A Web-Slinging Co-op Experience “Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety” for the Sega Genesis is a title that often swings into the conversations of retro gaming enthusiasts, especially those fond of the superhero genre. Teaming up with my Australian Discord friend, Hyrule13, we dove into this side-scrolling beat ’em up adventure, which is a sequel to the earlier “Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage.” Classic Comic Book …

Retro Review: Splatterhouse 3 – A Hauntingly Beautiful Brawl When you dive into the library of the Sega Genesis, few games stand out for their audacity and graphic content as much as Splatterhouse 3. Released in 1993, this game broke the mold with its combination of intense action, horror themes, and a storyline that was more mature and complex than what many gamers were accustomed to at the time. Developer and …

Retro Review: Batman: The Video Game (Sega Genesis) In the pantheon of comic book video games, few have stood the test of time quite like “Batman: The Video Game” for the Sega Genesis. Developed by Sunsoft and released in 1990, this title was not just a product of its era but a shining example of what a licensed game could and should be. Let’s delve deep into Gotham’s pixelated past …

Episode Red: This Fan-Made Mega Man Remake Shines on the Genesis Within the pantheon of classic platforming franchises, Capcom’s Mega Man series stands as a paragon of 8-bit gaming. While Mega Man saw many stellar sequels on the NES, the Blue Bomber arguably reached his 16-bit peak with Mega Man 7 on the SNES. But what if the Genesis got its own exclusive Mega Man entry? Enter the fan project …

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 …

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 …

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. …