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The dark halls of Dracula’s castle have opened once again but this time on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Thanks to the hard work of developer Rumbleminze the original Castlevania has been fully ported to SNES hardware offering a native 16 bit experience that combines classic gameplay with modern enhancements. Happy to release my SNES port of Castlevania! This native SNES port features:3 Difficulty Levels14 palette options6 MSU-1 Soundtrack optionsUse …

Kishin Douji Zenki FX: A Lost PCFX Gem From Japan’s Gaming Golden Age Introduction In the mid-1990s, when the console wars between Sega, Sony, and Nintendo dominated the headlines, NEC’s PC-FX quietly entered the market with an unconventional approach and a library of only a few dozen titles. While it failed to compete commercially, it left behind several forgotten treasures that have since become highly sought after by collectors. Among …

Altered Beast: A Timeless Sega Genesis Classic That Defined an Era Introduction In the golden age of 16-bit gaming, few titles embodied Sega’s bold push into the home console market quite like Altered Beast. Originally released as an arcade cabinet in 1988, it stormed onto the Sega Genesis in 1989 as a launch title, instantly becoming a symbol of the system’s identity. The opening command — “Rise from your grave!” …

Rayman PlayStation Review and Longplay – A Timeless 1995 Classic Introduction In the mid-90s, the platforming genre was thriving, but few titles captured the magic of the era quite like Rayman on the PlayStation. Released in 1995 by Ubisoft, this 2D platforming masterpiece introduced players to a limbless hero whose charm, fluid animation, and breathtaking worlds helped define the system’s early library. The vibrant art style, precise gameplay, and unforgettable …

Super Junkoid: A Hauntingly Beautiful Metroid Masterpiece. Watch the video above or read the review below.  But first, we had a brief interview with the ROM hack creator, P. Yoshi, where she was kind enough to answer some questions for us! Q: (Retro Replay) Can you tell us how you first discovered ROM hacking and what inspired you to start creating hacks of your own?A: (P. Yoshi) I like Metroid …

Double Dragon: A Retro Arcade Review with a Father-Son Power Team There are games you play once and forget, and there are games that etch themselves into your memory forever. For me, Double Dragon sits firmly in that second category. Released in 1987, it wasn’t just another arcade cabinet, it was the spark that lit a fire under the entire beat ’em up genre. I spent my childhood pumping quarters …

We reviewed this game back in 2010, if you wish to read the old review. Death Duel: A Sega Genesis Cult Classic Revisited The Sega Genesis, remembered by many as the darker, cooler sibling in the early nineties console wars, had a knack for attracting games that pushed boundaries. While Nintendo carried the family-friendly banner, Sega opened its doors to publishers that were willing to test the limits of violence, …

Zelda 2 Links Adventure Review: Why This NES Classic Deserves More Love Zelda 2 Links Adventure is one of the most unique and daring titles to ever appear on the NES. I have to say, I love this game. For many players, Zelda 2 Links Adventure is remembered as the black sheep of the Zelda franchise, standing apart from the original and its successors in nearly every way. Yet it …