Category: Platforming Games

Platforming Games

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island – SNES

Come join the Watchman as he revels in all the greatness that is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island for Super Nintendo.

DuckTales Remastered – Wii U

Could the original Ducktales for NES possibly be any better? Find out in Nerd Bacon Co-Founder The Cubist’s review of Ducktales Remastered, for the WiiU!

Mega Man 2 – NES

Nerd Bacon breaks down the sequel to one of the most iconic video game action characters ever in Mega Man 2.

Trine – PC

Platform: PC Release Date (NA): July 3, 2009 Developer: FrozenByte Publisher: Southpeak Interactive (North America) Genre: Platform, Puzzle Nerd Rating: 7 Reviewed by Flagostomos A friend of mine told me that I absolutely had to play this game. I asked him what was so special about it, and he said that the physics made for interesting… Continue reading Trine – PC

MegaMan and Bass – Game Boy Advance

Platform: Game Boy Advance Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date (NA): March 11, 2003 Genre: Action, Platformer Nerd Rating: 7.5 out of 10 Reviewed by: Flagostomos When I first picked up Megaman & Bass, I had never played a Megaman game before. I saw it in Nintendo power and thought it looked like a fun… Continue reading MegaMan and Bass – Game Boy Advance

Sonic Adventure 2: Battle – Nintendo GameCube

Platform: Nintendo GameCube Developer: Sonic Team USA Publisher: Sega Release Date: June 19, 2001 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by Flagostomos I didn’t grow up with a Genesis. I thought Mario was the best because I wasn’t even aware that Sonic existed. It wasn’t until I was older and the Internet had… Continue reading Sonic Adventure 2: Battle – Nintendo GameCube

Knack – PS4

Platform:  PS4 Release Date (NA):  November 15th, 2013 Developer:  SCE Japan Studio Publisher:  Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Genre:  Beat ’em up, Platforming Nerd Rating:  7 out of 10   After reading The Watchman’s review of Knack for the PlayStation 4, I nodded my head in affirmation as it seemed that perhaps not all 8th gen releases were going to… Continue reading Knack – PS4

The Lion King – SNES

Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Virgin Interactive, Westwood Studios INC Publisher: Virgin Interactive, Walt Disney Computer Software Release Date: December 8, 1994 Genre: Platforming Nerd Rating: 7 Reviewed by Flagostomos There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and video games being made out of other popular media. It seems like… Continue reading The Lion King – SNES

Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck – Sega CD

Platform: Sega CD Developer: CoreDesign, LTD. Publisher: Virgin Interactive Games Release Date (NA): 1993 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck. Chuck Rock II is the successor to Chuck Rock for the Sega CD, although both… Continue reading Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck – Sega CD

Rayman Legends – Wii U

Platform:  Wii U Release Date (NA):  September 3rd, 2013 Developer:  Ubisoft Montpellier Publisher:  Ubisoft Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  9.5 out of 10 Despite my conviction to go through a stack of old games that I’ve been looking forward to, I’ve found myself quite unable to put down Rayman Legends.  Rayman is a franchise I’m aware of… Continue reading Rayman Legends – Wii U

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