Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Electronic Arts Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date (NA): 1991 Genre: Racing, sport, motorcycle racing, action racing Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Road Rash was one of those games that we all remember as a kid and probably remember thinking it was badass. But does anybody remember why? Road Rash… Continue reading Road Rash – Genesis
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What's up yall? David "Nerdberry" here! I am the founder of Nerd Bacon and the current co-owner (and CEO) along with partner David "theWatchman!" I hail from North Carolina, hence my love for all things pork! Oh, you're not familiar with NC? Well I'm not 100% sure, but I am pretty confident that NC and VA lead the nation in pork production. I could be wrong, but even if I am, I still love bacon!
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Sonic Generations – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Sonic Team Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): November 1, 2011 Genre: Platformer, 3D Platformer Nerd Rating: 6 out 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry Sonic Generations was touted as the best Sonic game since Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for the Sega Genesis. Sonic Team promised to please both new and oldschool Sonic fans… Continue reading Sonic Generations – Xbox 360
Taz in Escape from Mars – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: HeadGames Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1994 Genre: Platform, Action – Adventure Nerd Rating: 3.5 out of 10 I was warned to stay away from Taz in Escape from Mars. This game was $1 at a used book store in Raleigh, NC. The cashier asked… Continue reading Taz in Escape from Mars – Genesis
Tomcat Alley – Sega CD
Tomcat Alley Flies Far Under the Radar Platform: Sega CD Developer: The Code Monkeys Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1994 Genre: FMV Game, Action, Flight Nerd Rating: 1.5 out of 10 I’ve been putting this game off for some time now. I’ve owned Tomcat Alley (actually I own 2 complete copies & I’ll pay you… Continue reading Tomcat Alley – Sega CD
Race Drivin’ – Game Boy
Falling Asleep at the Wheel Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Developer: Argonaut Games Publisher: THQ Release Date (NA): 1992/1993 Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 2 out of 10 One might have fond memories of riding in the back of the minivan playing the ever-living daylights out of their Game Boy. One might remember… Continue reading Race Drivin’ – Game Boy
Sol-Feace – Sega CD
Platform: Sega CD Developer: Wolf Team Publisher: Sega Release Date: October 1992 Genre: Shmup, shooter, horizontal shooter Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 *See bottom of review for cheat codes. Screw battletoads… This might be the hardest game EVER made. Read on and you’ll see why. Immediately following the developer’s introduction, Sol-Feace kicks off the… Continue reading Sol-Feace – Sega CD
Strikers 1945 – PlayStation / Arcade
Nerd Bacon’s Nerdberry reviews one of the most hardcore shmups on the Arcade, Strikers 1945. Short on quarters? Pick up the PlayStation version instead, reviewed right here.
Midnight Resistance – Genesis
Analyzing Midnight Resistance and How it Compares with Similar Run and Gun Games Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: Data East Publisher: Data East Release Date: 1990 Genre: Side scrolling shooter, action, run and gun Nerd Rating: 5 out 10 Midnight Resistance is yet another arcade port, which was taking the home… Continue reading Midnight Resistance – Genesis
Jurassic Park – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: BlueSky Software Publisher: Sega Release Date: 1993 Genre: Platform, Action Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Everybody remembers the 1993 Steven Spielberg movie, Jurassic Park. It was an incredible movie and it was very entertaining, special, and unforgettable! With the wild success of Jurassic Park the movie, the… Continue reading Jurassic Park – Genesis
MERCS – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date (NA): 1991 Genre: Run and Gun, Action Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 So my first experience with this game lasted all of 2 minutes. MERCS is a run and gun kind of game from a sort of top-down view of a badass mercenary named Zutura. … Continue reading MERCS – Genesis
Crystal Mines II – Atari Lynx
Platform: Atari Lynx Developer: Color Dreams Publisher: Atari Release Date: 1992 Genre: Puzzle Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Crystal Mines II follows in the success of the NES classic puzzle game, Crystal Mines. Released in 1992 at the height of puzzle-game madness, Crystal Mines II would compete against such franchises as… Continue reading Crystal Mines II – Atari Lynx
WWF Rage in the Cage – Sega CD
Platform: Sega CD Developer: Sculptured Software Publisher: Arena Entertainment Release Date: Late 1993 Genre: Fighting, wrestling, sports Nerd Rating: 5.5/10 WWF Rage in the Cage kicks off with some rockin’ tunes and some grainy Sega CD-quality full motion video (all the rage in the mid-90s… or at least Sega thought it… Continue reading WWF Rage in the Cage – Sega CD
Nintendo Wavebird Controller – Gamecube
Nintendo WaveBird Release: 2002 When one first picks up the WaveBird, they will notice a bit of added weight and some bulkiness as it rests firmly in their hands. But you’ll also notice that it doesn’t have the feel of flimsiness and is actually quite comfortable and ergonomic. The WaveBird was created by Nintendo… Continue reading Nintendo Wavebird Controller – Gamecube
Steel Talons – Atari Lynx
Format: Atari Lynx Developer: NuFX Inc, Panoramic Publisher: Atari Release Date: 1991 Genre: Flight simulator, Air-shooter Nerd Rating: 2/10 I purchased the Atari Lynx on eBay in the late ’90s and it came in a group with 9 games complete in the box. If I was in a store and had to choose between… Continue reading Steel Talons – Atari Lynx
Transworld Surf Next Wave – GameCube
Platform: Nintendo GameCube Developer: Angel Studios Publisher: Infogrames Release Date: 2003 Genre: Surfing, sports, extreme sport Nerd Rating: 55/100 WTF is Transworld Surf Next Wave?! Why have I never seen or heard of this game before?? At first glance it appears to be a surfing video game with humans and otherworldly creatures who… Continue reading Transworld Surf Next Wave – GameCube