July 2017

July 28, 2017 Review - PlayStation

Review: Pro 18 World Tour Golf

The Defunct Games Golf Club is back!! Join Adam Wallace as he reviews Pro 18 World Tour Golf for the PlayStation. New episodes of the Golf Club every Friday....
July 28, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Sundered

Sundered is an action-packed take on the Metroidvania formula with gorgeous graphics and a massive world to explore. Unfortunately, the stunning presentation is marred by rampant technical problems, a...
July 28, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Leaving Lyndow

The problem with Leaving Lyndow isn't that it's short, but rather that it doesn't have the emotional punch it needs to stick with you. The graphics are poor, the characters aren't all that interesting...
July 26, 2017 Review - Game Boy

Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation

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July 26, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

Despite not having any combat, I had no problem getting into Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles. I enjoyed searching the island, helping out the townspeople and uncovering the mystery of Gemea. On t...
July 25, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Infinite Minigolf

Infinite Minigolf is yet another addictive time-waster from the people that brought you Zen Pinball. It's the kind of game where you'll lose an entire afternoon if you aren't careful. And while I woul...
July 25, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Aven Colony

Aven Colony is a game that manages to scratch that SimCity itch while still offering something new. This game is not only incredibly easy to learn and fun to play, but it's quick and painless with a c...
July 24, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Unbox: Newbie's Adventure

There's a lot to like about Unbox: Newbie's Adventure. It has beautifully realized levels, charming characters, a cool concept and enough missions to keep players glued to the screen for quite a few h...
July 24, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Tragedy of Prince Rupert

Between the heart-pounding action and the emphasis on exploration, Tragedy of Prince Rupert is one of the year's very best shoot-em-ups. I love the way it looks, the quick gameplay, the impactful soun...
July 21, 2017 Review - Saturn

Review: PGA Tour 97

The Defunct Games Golf Club is back!! Join Adam Wallace as he reviews PGA Tour 97 for the Sega Saturn. New episodes of the Golf Club every Friday....
July 21, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Baobabs Mausoleum Ep. 1: Ovnifagos Don't Eat Flamingos

Coming in at around an hour and a half, this first episode covers a lot of ground and leaves a lasting impression. It's wonderfully weird and expertly paced, rarely getting bogged down in one location...
July 21, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Air Missions: HIND

I find myself conflicted when it comes to Air Missions: HIND. On one hand, I found the gameplay easy to learn and enjoyed flying around in the wide open stages. Unfortunately, those stages aren't very...
July 20, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Pressure Overdrive

Although it can be monotonous at times, Pressure Overdrive is a fun ride that somehow manages to merge Spy Hunter with Smash TV. That concept alone is good enough to shoot it way out ahead of the pack...
July 19, 2017 Review - NES

Review: Star Trek: 25th Anniversary

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July 19, 2017 EGM Best & Worst

Electronic Gaming Monthly's Worst Reviewed Games of 1991

Episode #6 - The year is 1991 and Jerry Springer has crowned himself television's ringmaster. This was the year when Kevin Costner couldn't be bothered to give Robin Hood an English accent, Dr. Seuss passed away a...
July 18, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire

While not especially deep and a little too linear for its own good, Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire manages to skirt expectations in a few crucial ways. I really enjoyed the chaotic nature of the com...
July 17, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Serial Cleaner

While it's far from a deep stealth game, there's a lot I like about Serial Cleaner. From the 1970s style to the varied locations to the cat and mouse gameplay, I was won over right from the first stag...
July 17, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Aftergrinder

Aftergrinder does a great job of building on a simple premise and creating a fast-paced game that is simultaneously addictive and frustrating. Unfortunately, the gameplay is a bit limited and the loca...
July 14, 2017 Review - GBA

Review: ESPN Final Round Golf 2002

The Defunct Games Golf Club is back!! Join Adam Wallace as he reviews ESPN Final Round Golf 2002 for the Game Boy Advance. New episodes of the Golf Club every Friday....
July 14, 2017 Reviews au Courant

Review: Iron Crypticle

Although it covers a lot of familiar ground, Iron Crypticle is a fun little shooter that is even better with friends. It's occasionally repetitive and the levels aren't varied enough, but this four-pl...
July 12, 2017 Review - Atari 5200

Review: Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator

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July 12, 2017 EGM Best & Worst

Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best Reviewed Games of 1991

Episode #5 - The year is 1991 and Ren & Stimpy proved that cats and dogs can get along. It was the year when Clarice met Hannibal Lecter, Pogs became a worldwide obsession and the Red Hot Chili Peppers were desper...
July 07, 2017 Review - Game Gear

Review: Putt & Putter

The Defunct Games Golf Club is back!! Join Adam Wallace as he reviews Putt & Putter for the Sega Game Gear. New episodes of the Golf Club every Friday....
July 05, 2017 Review - Vectrex

Review: Star Trek: The Motion Picture

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