Platform: PS4 Developer: Housemarque Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Genre: Arcade Shooter Release Date: 11/15/2013 Rating: 8.5 -Reviewed by the Watchman It’s ironic that the first must-have game for not just the PS4, but for the new generation of gaming as a whole, is a game that has it’s… Continue reading Resogun – PS4
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Dig Dug II – NES
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Namco Publisher: Namco in Japan, Bandai in US Release Date: Japan: April 18, 1986; North America: December 1989 Genre: Arcade-Style Reviewed by Flagostomos I love the original Dig-Dug. But to be honest, I actually had my first Dig-Dug experience with this game, Dig-Dug 2 for the NES. Growing up I had… Continue reading Dig Dug II – NES
Pilotwings – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: Japan: December 21, 1990; North America: August 23, 1992 Genre: Amateur Flight Simulator Reviewed by Flagostomos Have you ever played Microsoft’s Flight Simulator? It’s one of those games that people either love it or hate it; in fact I don’t know if you could… Continue reading Pilotwings – SNES
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – DS
Platform: Nintendo DS Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date (NA): October 11, 2001 Genre: Adventure, Visual Novel Reviewed by Flagostomos When you hear the term “video game”, what comes to your mind? A plumber dressed in red jumping on the heads of harmless creatures, dunking a giant turtle in a pool of lava, only to… Continue reading Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – DS
The Ur-Quan Masters (Star Control II) – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Interstellar Frungy League Publisher: Accolade Release Date: November 1992 Genre: Action-Adventure Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico Well, this year as every year around this time I get nostalgic and think about past times with family and friends, and of course old school video games. And this one truly is… Continue reading The Ur-Quan Masters (Star Control II) – PC
Xenogears – PlayStation
Nerd Bacon takes on the PlayStation RPG classic, Xenogears. Prepare for robot battles, martial arts, jumping, portrait painting and Christian symbolism.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga – Game Boy Advance
Platform: Game Boy Advance Developer: Alphadream, Vanpool (For the Mini-Games) Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: Japan: November 21, 2003; North America: November 17, 2003 Genre: Role Playing Game Reviewed by Flagostomos In 1994, Square-Enix (then known as Square) took everybody’s favorite plumber and cast him in his first role-playing adventure. Though a sequel was teased many times… Continue reading Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga – Game Boy Advance
Robot Alchemic Drive / R.A.D – PlayStation 2
Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Sandlot Publisher: Enix Release Date (NA): November 5, 2002 Genre: Action Rating: Innovative Reviewed by Juuchi Yosamu I found this diamond in the rough in the bargain bin at work and I couldn’t resist picking it up. Being a mech enthusiast wasn’t enough to spare it from my coaster collection, it was… Continue reading Robot Alchemic Drive / R.A.D – PlayStation 2
Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2
Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Sega Wow, Red Entertainment, Sofdec, ADX Publisher: Sega, Tezuka Productions Release Date NA: Septermber, 9, 2004 Genre: Action Adventure, Hack and Slash Ranking: Innovative Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu To tell you the truth I bought this game as a gag. After reading the the first sentence on the cover “Be the… Continue reading Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2
Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku / Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight – Sega Saturn
Platform: Sega Saturn Developer: KCEN (Sony PlayStation) / KCET (Sega Saturn) Publisher: Konami Release Date JP: June, 25, 1998 Genre: Action-Adventure, Platforming Nerd Rating: Paragon of Perfection Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu Think you’ve mastered Castlevania: Symphony of the Night? Every nook and cranny explored, every weapon mastered, every boss vanquished? Then I’m here to tell you:… Continue reading Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku / Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight – Sega Saturn
King’s Field – PlayStation
Platform: PlayStation Developer: From Software Publisher: ASCIIware Release Date: February, 15, 1996 Genre: First Person Role Playing Game Ranking: Paragon of Perfection Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu This was the first game I bought for my PlayStation which turned out to be a blessing and a curse. This was the game that set the bar for… Continue reading King’s Field – PlayStation
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Bethesda Games Studios Publisher: 2K Games Release Date: March 20, 2006 Genre: RPG Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle There is sufficient proof that the Elder Scrolls games are elite when referring to open world/ RPGs, I have vastly enjoyed most of them, but Oblivion, the fourth game in… Continue reading Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – Xbox 360
The Night of The Rabbit – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Daedalic Entertainment Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment Release Date: May 29, 2013 Genre: Adventure, Puzzle, Point and Click Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico The Night of The Rabbit is a 2D, point-and-click adventure/puzzle game set in a world that floats between reality and fantasy. You play Jeremiah Hazelnut, a 12 year-old boy… Continue reading The Night of The Rabbit – PC
Left 4 Dead / Left 4 Dead 2 – PC
Platform: PC (also available for XBox, Mac and Linux) Developer: Turtle Rock Studios (L4D) / Valve Corporation (L4D2) Publisher: Valve Corporation Release Date: Left 4 Dead November 17, 2008 / Left 4 Dead 2 November 17, 2009 Genre: Cooperative FPS Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 ESRB Rating: M for Mature Reviewed by Malefico The Left… Continue reading Left 4 Dead / Left 4 Dead 2 – PC
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 3DS
Platform: 3DS Release Date (NA): March 24th, 2013 Developer: Next Level Games Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Action / Adventure Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Be sure to check out The Watchman’s take on Dark Moon and my review of the first Luigi’s Mansion! Believe it or not, I picked this game up back on its launch date but until… Continue reading Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon – 3DS