I know I’m critical of modern shooters, but I’m actually quite a fan of the classics. Back in the day I played the likes of Doom, Heretic, Quake and Goldeneye as much as anyone, so games that tap into that era appeal to me a great deal more than the…
Read MoreThe mere title of The Legend of Legacy implies grandeur. “Legend” refers to stories told generation after generation, while “legacy” represents the generations themselves. Needless to say, I came into this game expecting great things. The Legend of Legacy is a JRPG developed by Furyu, with a North American release…
Read MorePenarium is not a terribly complex game, but it does provide an addicting mix of platforming challenges that will test the reflexes and patience of even the most seasoned gamer. By and large the simplicity of Penarium works to its benefit, even if the adventure is not a lengthy one.…
Read MoreTribute Games is one of those developers that can reinvent the mundane on a whim. One of its earliest efforts, Wizorb, appeared to be another clone of the classic Breakout arcade game, but injected peculiar JRPG elements to craft arguably the most inspired spin on the formula out there. Tribute’s…
Read MoreThe original Evoland set itself up to be something different than the normal average everyday retro throwback experience. In it, players would move through the various eras of gameplay, with levels representing everything from games we would see on the most primitive of platforms, through to the fully nuanced worlds…
Read MoreAs someone who grew up playing the earliest Mega Man games, this particular collection is aimed right at me. By and large, it succeeds on most fronts, offering an excellent collection of games that are almost a little too true to their originals at times. If this was just a…
Read MoreDamn it. Just as I was getting over my ridiculous obsession with Crossy Road, along comes Hipster Whale’s follow-up. Pac-Mac 256 is proof of the impact that the tiny Aussie developer had on the industry, as Namco Bandai would allow it access to one of its most valuable franchise to…
Read MoreThe overall collection and value of this package is impossible to question. Thirty years, thirty games, thirty bucks – the theme is obvious, but so is the value. A lot of time and effort went into this compilation, which has its flaws, but with more hits than misses. I have…
Read MoreI’ve raved a lot about my love for Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat already. I have listed it as one of my favourite games of all time, and I spent many, many, many hours as a kid playing it over and over again. But all of that love I…
Read MoreAs you would might be aware, one of my favourite strategy games of all time is an old Warhammer title, Shadow of the Horned Rat. This is a game that I spent months playing back as a kid, because I was right into the actual Warhammer tabletop game at the…
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