November 2013

November 22, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Deadfall Adventures

Deadfall Adventures takes its inspiration from Indiana Jones and H.R. Haggard. Those are big shoes to fill, and Nordic's newest first-person adventure doesn't even come close. The three large environm...
November 18, 2013 Review - Super NES

Review: ActRaiser

Is it a Castlevania clone or SimCity wannabe? ActRaiser turns out to be both, and Cyril thinks the game is better for it. Is this Super NES game as deep as Enix would have you believe? Find ...
November 14, 2013 Review - Super NES

Review: Super Star Wars

Josh returns with another Super NES review. This week it's Super Star Wars, the hugely popular adaptation of George Lucas' 1977 film. Does this side-scrolling action game hold up? Find out when J...
November 13, 2013 Review

Review: The Adventures of Batman & Robin

Jed is back with another classic review. This time he's looking at The Adventures of Batman & Robin on the Super NES. While game critics in the 1990s loved this game, Jed isn't so sure. Find out what ...
November 12, 2013 Review - Super NES

Review: B.O.B.

Defunct Games welcomes our newest staff writer, Josh Despain. Join this Utah native as he takes a look at Electronic Arts' stab at a mascot game. It's B.O.B., the story of a teenage robot who is stran...
November 12, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Papers, Please

Papers, Please is an addictive puzzle game that also works as a strong social commentary. Although it has a few problems associated with the story, the gameplay is fast and it's unlike anything you've...
November 11, 2013 Review

Review: Metroid II: Return of Samus

Samus returns in her first Game Boy outing. Join Chad as he wraps his head around all the changes made to Metroid II: Return of Samus. Is this sequel as good as the original? Find out now when Ch...
November 11, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Final Exam

I've never been good at taking tests, and Final Exam is no exception. While the concept is sound, this multiplayer brawler is hurt by a heavy dose of repetition. It also doesn't help that the levels a...
November 08, 2013 Review - Super NES

Review: Run Saber

From the makers of Persona 4 comes ... a Strider rip-off? It's true; Run Saber is the Super NES answer to one of Capcom's best arcade games. Sadly, it falls short of the highs set by Strider Hiry...
November 08, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: AiRace Speed

For as many systems as Nintendo has sold, the 3DS is hurting for quality racing games. QubicGames' newest title may not solve this lingering problem, but AiRace Speed is certainly a step in the right ...
November 07, 2013 Review

Review: Choujikuu Yousai Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie

A quality 2D shooter on the Super NES? Alexsander explains why we should care about this 1993 import. With three types of vehicles and incredible 16-bit graphics, Choujikuu Yousai Macross: Scramb...
November 07, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force

Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force offers three very different stages that take players to all corners of the original trilogy. And not only are these tables worth playing, but they also shine on...
November 06, 2013 Review - Game Boy

Review: Crystal Quest

Will fans of Crystal Quest on the computer also love this Game Boy port? Tom has his doubts. He points to the slow movement and D-pad controls. Find out what Tom Lenting thinks of Crystal Quest w...
November 05, 2013 Review - Super NES

Review: Super Mario Kart

Here's something we can all agree on: Super Mario Kart is one of the most influential racing games of all time. But no matter how important it was, there are a few flaws that keep it from being an exc...
November 04, 2013 Review - Master System

Review: Rocky

No wonder Rocky loses to Apollo Creed! This Sega Master System game attempts to recreate the excitement from the Oscar-winning movie. Unfortunately, the whole thing failed to impress Matthew. Find out...
November 04, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Gas Guzzlers Extreme

With a good sense of speed and a well-rounded collection of licensed cars, Gas Guzzlers Extreme makes a great first impression. Too bad it's marred by a horrible sense of humor and rubber band A.I. dr...
November 01, 2013 Review - Game Boy

Review: Battle Ping Pong

After reviewing Battle Chess earlier in the week, Tom returns with another combative game for an 8-bit system. This time around it's Battle Ping Pong, the exciting Japanese sports game for the Game Bo...
November 01, 2013 Reviews au Courant

Review: Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls may be hard to wrap your mind around, but is ultimately worth sticking through. It's not a conventional game, making wild swings for the sake of style and storytelling. Some may enjo...