May 2015
May 29, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: Horizon Shift
Don't let the retro-inspired visuals fool you; Horizon Shift is one of the year's best shoot-em-ups. Switching sides and jumping around the screen may not sound like much, but they become a game chang...
May 29, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: Regency Solitaire
Don't be fooled by the 19th century setting, Regency Solitaire is one of this year's most addictive games. You can't help but fall in love with Bella as she solves all of her problems the old fashione...
May 27, 2015 Review - Intellivision
Review: Kool-Aid Man
Adam Wallace returns with another must-read retro review. This time he's taking another look at Kool-Aid Man. What does he think of this Intellivision port? Find out when you read his full review...
May 26, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: Vortex Attack
Vortex Attack is a fun throwback shoot-em-up that is marred by repetitive action, disappointing boss fights and a serious pacing issue. Fans of the genre may get a kick out of the competitive scoring ...
May 25, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Fruit of Grisaia
Defunct Games reviews The Fruit of Grisaia, out this week on Steam. The Fruit of Grisaia is a perfectly good visual novel that is marred by pacing issues and a whole lot of underage sex. Fans of the a...
May 25, 2015 Interview Reenactment
Shigeru Miyamoto: American Pop Culture & Bluegrass (w/ Joe D...
Episode #12 - We're mixing things up with today's episode. Instead of going back to Next Generation, we're going to recreate an interview with Mario mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto that was featured in a 1998 issue of ...
May 23, 2015 Defunct Games Contest
Weekend Contest: Win a Copy of Brawl for PlayStation 4
Episode #4 - It's Memorial Day Weekend, and we want to honor the super-sized weekend with an extra-large contest of our own. This week we're giving away a LOT of copies of Brawl, the Bomberman-esque party game for...
May 22, 2015 Review - ColecoVision
Review: River Raid
Adam Wallace is back with yet another must-read retro review. This time he's taking a look at one of his favorite games of all time -- River Raid. How does this ColecoVision port compare to the Atari ...
May 22, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition
Lifeless Planet does an excellent job of creating a unique alien world full of gorgeous sights to take in. Unfortunately, the game built around this inhabitable world lacks thrills and excitement. The...
May 20, 2015 Review - ColecoVision
Review: Venture
Adam Wallace returns with another incredible retro review. This week he's taking a look at Venture for the ColecoVision. Is this adventure worth taking? Find out now!...
May 15, 2015 Review - Intellivision
Review: Tron: Deadly Discs
Adam Wallace returns with another review. This week he's taking a look at Tron: Deadly Discs for the Intellivision....
May 15, 2015 Nintendo Power Uncovered
Nintendo Power #43: December 1992 - Death Valley Rally
Episode #43 - Nintendo Power Uncovered is back! After taking a year hiatus, Cyril is back with a brand new Nintendo Power review. This issue features two of the most recognizable cartoon characters of all time -- W...
May 14, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy is a devilishly clever mix of Castlevania and Spelunky. No matter how many times they die, players will never grow tired of the large variety of characters and classes, as well as a world...
May 14, 2015 YOLO
You Only Live Once: Horizon Shift (Steam)
Episode #12 - Today we're going to shake things up a little with a new episode of You Only Live Once, the show where I see how far I can go on a single life. In the past we've only looked at old 8- and 16-bit games...
May 13, 2015 Review - Intellivision
Review: Astrosmash
Adam Wallace returns with yet another retro shooter. This week he's taking a look at Astrosmash on the Intellivision. Does this game compare to Asteroids and Space Invaders? Find out when Adam re...
May 12, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: Color Guardians
Color Guardians has a simple premise that quickly overstays its welcome. The gameplay is basic and easy to learn, but the unfair stages will send players into a rage. The game becomes less fun as each...
May 11, 2015 Reviews au Courant
Review: Why Am I Dead At Sea
Although it looks like Earthbound, Why Am I Dead At Sea is more of a murder mystery than role-playing game. The graphics may be simple, but the story is complicated and full of twists and turns. While...
May 08, 2015 Review - ColecoVision
Review: GORF
Adam Wallace returns with another retro review. This week he's taking a look at GORF for the ColecoVision. That's right, GORF! What does it stand for? Is it any good? Why is he bothering to ...
May 06, 2015 Review - ColecoVision
Review: Zaxxon
Adam Wallace returns with another batch of retro reviews, including this week's look at Zaxxon for the ColecoVision. How does this version compare to the arcade? Find out when you read Adam's ful...
May 04, 2015 Instant Expert
How Old Do Retro Game Characters Look?
Episode #13 - Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about Microsoft's How-Old.net website. It's a goofy little program that is supposed to accurately assess your age. Unfortunately, it's not...