February 2013
February 28, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Revolution X
Think Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was a disaster? Wait until you take a look at Revolution X, the Steven Tyler-powered light gun game. That's right, this is an on-rails shooter starring the doped-up...
February 27, 2013 Review - NES
Review: Hogan's Alley
Based on the well-known police school, this first-generation Nintendo Entertainment System game attempts to simulate a shooting range. The end result gives us all of the boring trappings of gun simul...
February 26, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Lethal Enforcers II: Gun Fighters
Despite the ugly graphics and repetitive audio, Lethal Enforcers II: The Gunfighters is a solid light gun experience. With both the Menacer and Justifier, players had an arcade-style experience at ho...
February 25, 2013 Review - NES
Review: Gumshoe
Gumshoe is a game that has grown on me. I used to hate it, but now I find the chaos intoxicating. It's the kind of game that will make you rip your hair out, but in a good way. Find out what Cyril ...
February 22, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Primal Rage
Primal Rage should have been great. It's Mortal Kombat meets Jurassic Park. Yet it doesn't quite come together in a particularly pleasant way. This Genesis version is even worse. Find out what Cyr...
February 21, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Shaq Fu
Shaq Fu turns out to be ... fun?? According to Cyril, this EA fighting game has a lot going for it. It looks good and the animation is stunning. Unfortunately, the gameplay could use some...
February 20, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Deadly Moves
Deadly Moves is yet another disappointing fighting game for the Sega Genesis. It's Joe versus the world in this Street Fighter knock-off. What does Cyril think? Find out when you read his full...
February 19, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
If you can only buy one Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fighting game, then you should probably go with the Super NES version. But if you can buy two, then this Genesis game isn't half bad. See Cyril d...
February 18, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Ballz
Ballz has an interesting gimmick. It leads to some very interesting ideas that probably could have been amazing. But this Genesis game is not amazing. Find out what Cyril thinks when you read his f...
February 15, 2013 Review - NES
Review: Ms. Pac-Man
Cyril spends a few minutes explaining why Ms. Pac-Man is superior to regular old Pac-Man in every way. He also uses Gloria Steinem to prove a point. Find out what he thinks of Ms. Pac-Man when you r...
February 14, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: El Viento
While not exactly a history lesson, it sure is fun going back in time with El Viento. This 16-bit follow-up gives us a chance to take control of a strong female character on an adventure to save the ...
February 13, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Alisia Dragoon
Alisia Dragoon may not have made much of a splash at the time, but this 16-bit adventure game deserves to be rediscovered. Is Cyril brave enough to take on this fantasy world? Find out when you...
February 12, 2013 Review - Sega CD
Review: Time Gal
Time Gal is every bit as cheesy as you would expect. Unfortunately, it's also a short Dragon's Lair clone that won't hold your interest for long. Find out what Cyril thinks of Time Gal when you read...
February 11, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Valis: The Fantasm Soldier
Based on an MSX game from the mid-1980s, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier is a competent action game. What sets it apart is the heavy reliance on long-winded cinemas. Is this game worth replaying? F...
February 08, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Back to the Future Part III
As a movie, Back to the Future Part III is the emotional conclusion to one of cinema's most enduring trilogies. As a game, this non-sequel is one of the worst products you could buy for the Sega Gene...
February 08, 2013 Reviews au Courant
Review: Gun Commando
Gun Commando is a solid Doom clone with a number of fresh ideas. Unfortunately, it is plagued by imprecise controls and too many cheap deaths. Even with that weighing against it, this is still prefe...
February 07, 2013 Review - NES
Review: Life Force
Contrary to what Konami tried to say at the time, Life Force is not the sequel to Gradius. But that shouldn't keep you from checking out one of the best 8-bit shoot-em-ups ever made. Find out what C...
February 06, 2013 Review - Game Boy
Review: Hatris
It's hard to follow-up a game like Tetris. No matter what, you're bound to come up shy of the most influential puzzle game of all time. But Alexey Pajitnov should have tried harder than Hatris. Fin...
February 05, 2013 Review - NES
Review: Deja Vu
Gamers may feel a real sense of deja vu when playing Kemco's appropriately titled follow-up to Shadowgate. While it shares no continuity, this graphic adventure does offer the same point and click fu...
February 04, 2013 Review - Genesis
Review: Journey from Darkness: Strider Returns
Contrary to what the name suggests, Journey from Darkness is not a proper Strider sequel. Capcom would eventually release a 32-bit follow-up, but it has no continuity with this Genesis game. But tha...
February 04, 2013 Reviews au Courant
Review: Arcadecraft
It's like Theme Park, only with fake Frogger machines instead of dangerous roller coaster rides. It doesn't quite nail the ending, but Arcadecraft is one of the most engaging simulators I've played i...