Hello there and welcome to Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been lost, abandoned or simply forgotten. This week I will be discussing a title that is near and dear to me, the classic on-rails flight adventure from Sonic Team, developed and published for the SEGA Saturn. This feature will alsoContinue reading “Lost Gems – NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)”
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Lost Gems – Marvel Land/Talmit’s Adventure (Genesis/Mega Drive)
Hello there, it is time for another entry in Lost Gems, the series where I cover classic titles that have been forgotten, abandoned or simply removed from distribution. This week, I will be covering a rather underrated platform adventure game, which released in arcades before jumping to the Mega Drive. So it is time toContinue reading “Lost Gems – Marvel Land/Talmit’s Adventure (Genesis/Mega Drive)”
Princess of the Water Lilies – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Whyknot Studio in collaboration with publisher Red Dunes Games, Princess of the Water Lilies is a 2D puzzle platformer, taking place in a magical handcrafted world. As a cat that is adopted and raised by a family of frogs, go on a magical adventure to save your home from a mysteriousContinue reading “Princess of the Water Lilies – Steam Review”
Lost Gems – Pac-Land (PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16)
Hello and welcome to the latest entry in Lost Gems, the special feature series where I cover games that have been lost, forgotten or removed from sale. This week I will be covering the home version of an arcade game, which was as close to arcade perfect compared to other releases at the time. SoContinue reading “Lost Gems – Pac-Land (PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16)”
Lost Gems – Splatterhouse Part 2&3 (MegaDrive/Genesis)
Hey there, I am back again with the next instalment for Lost Gems, which continues the special Halloween month, finishing a series I started earlier in the month. This week, I will be covering the sequels to the original Splatterhouse, which were developed by Now Production under the Namco banner. So let us take aContinue reading “Lost Gems – Splatterhouse Part 2&3 (MegaDrive/Genesis)”
Retro Revival – Ghouls ‘n Ghosts: Capcom Arcade Stadium/NSO Mega Drive (Various)
Hello and welcome to this special instalment of Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic games that have been given a second chance to reach a new audience. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week as part of Halloween Month, I will be coveringContinue reading “Retro Revival – Ghouls ‘n Ghosts: Capcom Arcade Stadium/NSO Mega Drive (Various)”
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Programancer and Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with publisher Retroware, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is the latest adventure starring the foul mouthed internet game critic. The Nerd has found himself at the center of a threat to gaming himself, now he must face his greatest enemies to save gaming.Continue reading “Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit – Steam Review”
Demon Turf Queens Edition – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Fabraz and published by Playtonic Friends, Demon Turf: Queens Edition is the ultimate version of the 3D platformer with a charming comedic attitude. Play Through three adventures starring Beebz, a demon who wants to claim all of the turf, take down the rulers of the realms and become the Demon Queen.Continue reading “Demon Turf Queens Edition – Steam Review”
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Nintendo Switch Review
Overview – developed and published by WayForward, in collaboration with Limited Run Games, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is the latest entry in the hair whipping, magic dancing adventure series. As the Half-Genie hero Shantae, stop Risky Boots world spinning plan in this once cancelled adventure, originally planned for the Game Boy Advance. This title isContinue reading “Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Nintendo Switch Review”
Lost Gems – The NewZealand Story (SEGA Mega Drive)
It is that time of the week again, Lost Gems is here where I cover games that are no longer officially on sale. This week is a special one, where I will be discussing a classic game that received a unique port. The vibrant and challenging platformer, The NewZealand Story, developed by Taito for theContinue reading “Lost Gems – The NewZealand Story (SEGA Mega Drive)”