By focusing on story-based missions and a great supporting cast, Gangstas in Space proves that THQ can release compelling downloadable content for Saints Row: The Third. The three levels may be short...

Episode #570 - Articles and Reviews posted on Defunct Games from February 20, 2012 through February 26, 2012 Articles and Reviews - Defunct Games...

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers never got the same amount of respect as Capcom's DuckTales. Even with its great presentation and killer multiplayer support, this action game still comes up short of Scro...

After winning over gamers with Rescue Rangers and DuckTales, Capcom takes another stab at the Disney Afternoon with Darkwing Duck. This time around they don't even bother masking the Mega Man influen...

Disney's Bonkers: Wax Up doesn't feel as ambitious as DuckTales or even Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers, but it does offer a fun twist on the tried and true maze game. Find out what Cyril thinks when ...

Where's going back to the cartoon that put the Disney Afternoon on the map. It's DuckTales for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This stylish platformer proved that you can turn a licensed kids sho...

Episode #21 - Think the Game Boy won the war? Think again, because you can't go anywhere without seeing the influence of the TurboExpress. Don't believe me? These days the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation ...

Episode #15 - Comic Book Mods (Ep. 15) - It's time for another look into the increasingly deranged world of the game journalist. After meeting his girlfriend's mom and a brand new friend, it's time for our hero to...

Episode #9 - Have you ever wondered how old your favorite video game character will be when they die? Defunct Games puts that question to the test. By studying the lives of gaming's biggest stars, we are able...

A year after it was released on the Xbox 360, Wii and PSP, TNT Racers is making an appearance on the PlayStation 3. Inspired by Micro Machines and other 8-bit driving games, this brand new PSN offers...

What do you get when you cross the classic Snake game with Gauntlet? Gomola Speed, of course. This oft-ignored action game for the TurboGrafx-16 is still impressive 22 years later. Find out wh...

Think Shadow Dancer is Shinobi Part 2? Think again! The Cyber Shinobi purports to be the true sequel, despite having very little to do with the rest of the series. What makes this game so futu...

Episode #117 - It's another exciting weekend at Defunct Games! This weekend we're taking a look at four very diverse games. Up first we have a pair of reviews from Adam Romano, including Tombs & Treasures (NES) an...

In this first review in three years, Adam Romano returns with a look at Tombs & Treasures for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Think of this as Shadowgate with an extensive amount of research. Are...

In the original Dimo's Quest for the Amiga, a loveable frog hopped through dungeons collecting candy to appease a hungry king and win his daughter's hand in marriage. Unfortunately, this is not the A...

Episode #187 - If it's Friday it's This Week in Defunct Games. This week I nearly had a heart attack. Not only did Nintendo take my advice and start selling the previously free NES games, but they updated the Wii ...

Episode #23 - Level 1 (Ep. 23) - This is the 30th anniversary of Choplifter, one of the greatest 2D hostage rescue simulators of all time. We've decided to go back and dig into Choplifter's first level. What's it...

Episode #79 - The Cover Critic (Ep. 79) - The Cover Critic is back for another month of new releases. This week he takes a look at a great big PlayStation Vita title, the wrath of Asura, unlimited outdoorsy fun an...

Episode #14 - Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a games journalist? Thanks to our brand new comic book series, you can find out exactly what my life is like. These are the continuing Adventures of ...

Episode #1 - Instant Expert (Ep. 1) - Welcome to Instant Expert, the show that teaches you everything you might possibly need to know about an old game series. Today we're taking a look at Telenet Japan's influen...

Episode #116 - It's time for another weekend packed full of old school joy! This weekend we're celebrating Valentine's Day ... kind of. Up first we have Pocket Love: If for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. That's follow...

On the Genesis, Super Monaco GP was a true revelation. Although it looks kind of funky by today's standards, this Sega 16-bitter was the racing game to beat. Compared to the middling driving games w...

RoadBlasters is one of those games that should have had a sequel. The action is fast, there are tons of levels to master and it stars a car shooting its way to first place. It's like Rad Racer with ...

Where's Waldo? You won't care after spending a few minutes playing this horrible 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System game. Horrible graphics, unruly controls and the thinnest story of all time ...

This Valentine's Day millions of men around the world will buy chocolates, pay for an expensive dinner and hope to get lucky with their special somebody. Not me. This year my goal is to bring you th...

Episode #186 - If it's Friday it's This Week in Defunct Games! Maru's Mission is the first great Virtual Console game of 2012. Of course, that's not saying much when the only other option is Lock 'N Chase. With ...

Episode #20 - Admit it, system launches are a lot of fun. Who cares if the system cost too much and there's a limited library of games? Although less common, handheld system launches can also be an exhilarati...

The Simpsons Arcade Game has a story that makes no sense, shallow gameplay, very little comedy and nonsensical boss battles. For ten dollars you're getting a brief experience that you'll likely never...

Episode #183 - On Running Feuds (Ep. 183) - I have officially broken up with the Virtual Console. There, I said it. I've been flirting with the idea of ending our six year affair for some time, but today is the da...

Episode #13 - Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a games journalist? Thanks to our brand new comic book series, you can find out exactly what my life is like. These are the continuing Adventures of ...

Episode #8 - Have you ever wondered how old your favorite video game character will be when they die? Defunct Games puts that question to the test. By studying the lives of gaming's biggest stars, we are able...

Gangster Town may be a fun place to visit, but you don't want to spend too long there. This simple light gun game offers one of the most compelling settings imaginable, but is hamstrung by its lack o...

Willy is a jazz cat on a mission! Despite having one of the worst names imaginable, Rockin' Kats ends up being a platforming gem on the Nintendo Entertainment System. This 8-bit Atlus game has a gre...

Episode #115 - For years Defunct Games posted classic reviews on Saturdays and Sundays. Unfortunately, recently we've slacked off and ignored this section of the site. Fear not, retro gamers. Because Defunct Game...

To help celebrate the release of The Simpsons: Arcade Game, Defunct Games has decided to take a look back as some of Bart's 8-bit outings. Here the lone Simpson son goes on a treasure hunt across the...

Remote Control is more than Jeopardy for morons; it's a surprisingly addictive trivia game with a fast pace and solid gameplay. It's also one of the best game show adaptations for the Nintendo Entert...

Episode #19 - Hayate got a raw deal. After saving the world from the evil Emperor Garuda, our hero's adventure was whitewashed in order to make a new Ninja Gaiden game for the Game Boy. How could this happen?...

Episode #13 - Here comes another batch of SNK Minis! After playing through some of the company's biggest arcade hits, what could possibly be left to tackle? This week we take a look at P.O.W.: Prisoners of W...