R-Type Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! The Sega Master System is a vastly underrated console that helped launch some amazing franchises. R-Type was released in the arcades before being ported in 1988 to the console. Space shooters are a dime a dozen but R-Type seemed to be ahead of the pack. Developed by Irem. Corp andContinue reading “R-Type Review”

Phantasy Star Review

In the 1980s role-playing video game series were beginning to blossom. On the Nintendo Entertainment System, there was Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior. For gamers who had the Sega Master System, there was one clear choice above the rest. In 1988, Phantasy Star was developed and published by Sega. Gamers were blown away by itsContinue reading “Phantasy Star Review”

Quartet Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! The Sega Master System had some strange games when it was released in 1986 in North America. A few arcade ports made some noise, but one that flew under the radar was Quartet. Developed and produced by Sega, Quartet puts the player in control of Mary on her quest toContinue reading “Quartet Review”

Black Belt Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! The Sega Master System had just been released in North America when Sega developed and published Black Belt in 1986. The side-scrolling beat ’em up would feature martial artist Riki on his quest to rescue Kyoko from his evil rival Wang. If you are a fan of the series “FistContinue reading “Black Belt Review”

Space Harrier Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! Space Harrier was a big hit in the arcades so, in 1986, Sega ported the game to the Sega Master System. The game showcased what the Master System could do while providing a solid port to the game so many loved. For this review, it was my first time playingContinue reading “Space Harrier Review”

Pro Wrestling Review

Developed and published by Sega in 1986 for the Sega Master System, Pro Wrestling gives you an opportunity to step inside the ring and win the tag team championship in three separate leagues. Featuring four different tag teams and a two-player mode, Pro Wrestling was an early hit for Sega Master System fans. How doesContinue reading “Pro Wrestling Review”

Aerial Assault Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! In 1990, developer Sanritsu and publisher Sega released Aerial Assault for the Sega Master System. The side-scrolling shooter put players in control of a jet fighter flying through the sky taking on an evil military organization called the N.A.C. who wants to take over the world. Would my Aerial AssaultContinue reading “Aerial Assault Review”

Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! Educational games… can they be fun? That’s what developer Venture Technologies and publisher Parker Brothers hoped for when they ported “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” from the computer to the Sega Master System in 1988. The game would feature ten different capers to identify and over 90 internationalContinue reading “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego Review”

Submarine Attack Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! Well, I finally did it. I have reviewed a game that never came to North American shores and I did it without even realizing it. In 1990, Sega developed and released “Submarine Attack” for the Sega Master System releasing the side-scrolling shooter in Europe and Brazil but not in JapanContinue reading “Submarine Attack Review”

Bomber Raid Review

Subscribe To My YouTube Channel! It was an end of an era in 1989 when developer Sanritsu and publisher Activision teamed up and released Bomber Raid for the Sega Master System. Bomber Raid would become the last licensed Master System game released in Japan. Would Bomber Raid send the Master System out with a bangContinue reading “Bomber Raid Review”