Star Wars was untouchable in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, anything that was released in the franchise was an instant hit whether it was a movie (save for Episode I), novel, or video game. In 1998, developer Factor5 teamed up with LucasArts to release Star Wars Rogue Squadron for the Nintendo 64. The flight combatContinue reading “Star Wars Rogue Squadron Review”
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Onimusha Dawn of Dreams Review
The original Onimusha trilogy is held in high regard by almost every gamer. It combined horror, Japanese history, and beautiful combat to complete a unique and addicting series. In 2006, Capcom developed and published Onimusha Dawn of Dreams, a continuation of the universe but set 15 years later after Onimusha 3. Onimusha is one ofContinue reading “Onimusha Dawn of Dreams Review”
Stranded Sails Review
Underrated Nintendo Switch games are a dime a dozen. Casual farming games? They have oversaturated the market as gaming has become mainstream for everyone. In 2019, developer Alchemist Interactive and publisher Merge Games worked together to put out Stranded Sails, a survival farming game on the Nintendo Switch. Would we find a paradise of farmingContinue reading “Stranded Sails Review”
Brave Story New Traveler Review
The PlayStation Portable was one of the most underrated handheld gaming systems. Released in 2005, Sony’s handheld featured so many iconic and hidden gems. One hidden gem, is Brave Story New Traveler, a JRPG released in North America in 2007. Developed by Game Republic and published by XSeed Games, players controlled the adventure of aContinue reading “Brave Story New Traveler Review”
Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron Review
Shoot ’em ups were in a renaissance in the late 2010s. It seemed like indie, and small-time developers had found a niche market for old-school lovers of the shmup genre. In 2018, Handy-Games GmbH developed and published Aces of the Luftwaffe for the Xbox One. This Shmup would combine nazis, futuristic technology, and a castContinue reading “Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron Review”
Streets of Rage Review
One of the greatest beat ’em ups in video game history was released in 1991 on the Sega Genesis. Developed and published by Sega, Streets of Rage was a combination of engulfing atmospheres, a soundtrack of absolute perfection, and an addicting difficulty that made gamers try again and again. Streets of Rage was reason enoughContinue reading “Streets of Rage Review”
Quest For Glory II Review
Following up on an incredible game is never easy. Sierra On-Line found that out the hard way when they released Quest For Glory II: Trial By Fire in 1990 for the MS-Dos. The first Quest For Glory is nothing short of a masterpiece but the second title in the series had numerous fatal flaws thatContinue reading “Quest For Glory II Review”
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball Review
When you take the hottest roster of fighting girls and whisk them away to a private island for a volleyball tournament you get Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball. Developed by Team Ninja and released by Tecmo in 2003 for the Xbox, Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball had every middle school boy giggling andContinue reading “Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball Review”
Donkey Kong Country 2 Review
Just one year after the smash hit of Donkey Kong Country in 1994, developer Rare and Nintendo published Donkey Kong Country 2 in 1995 on the Super Nintendo. The sequel would change leads and add a new female playable character with Dixie Kong. Would Donkey Kong Country 2 be just as amazing as the originalContinue reading “Donkey Kong Country 2 Review”
TransBot Review
TransBot was released on the Sega Master System in North America in 1986. The sidescrolling shoot ’em up was developed and published by Sega. Players could transform between a spaceship and a robot to blast their way through the game. We’re looping a ton in this TransBot review. TransBot Plot: There’s nothing in the actualContinue reading “TransBot Review”
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