Category: Nintendo

Nintendo Stuff

Mario Kart 8 – Wii U

Platform:  Wii U Release Date (NA):  May 30th, 2014 Developer:  Nintendo Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Racing Nerd Rating:  7 out of 10 Don’t forget to check out the updates to the game as well: 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 4.1!   Does Mario Kart 8 beat out Super Mario 3D World for most anticipated Wii U game?  I don’t know, but one… Continue reading Mario Kart 8 – Wii U

Secret of Mana – Super Nintendo

Platform: Super Nintendo Developer: Squaresoft Publisher: Square Enix Release Date (NA): October 3rd, 1993 Genre: Action Role-Playing Nerd Rating: 8/10 Reviewed by Jitszu Secret of Mana was originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 2 (Legend of the Sacred Sword 2) and is the sequel to Seiken Densetsu (duh), A.K.A Final Fantasy Adventure. I know what… Continue reading Secret of Mana – Super Nintendo

Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper – Wii U

Platform: Wii U Developer: W-Force Publisher: Tecmo-Koei Genre: Hack and slash Release Date: November 18, 2013 Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Cloud3514   Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper is the Wii U port of Warriors Orochi 3. As a crossover between Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors, it is a mindless hack and slasher… Continue reading Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper – Wii U

Kirby Triple Deluxe – 3DS

Platform:  Nintendo 3DS Release Date (NA):  May 2nd, 2014 Developer:  HAL Laboratory Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  8.5 out of 10     The latest Kirby installment is another in the long line of fine releases for the 3DS.  With so much gameplay packed into Kirby Triple Deluxe, it’s sure to keep anyone busy… Continue reading Kirby Triple Deluxe – 3DS

Star Fox – SNES

Platform: SNES Developer: Nintendo EAD (Programming aid provided by Argonaut Software) Publisher: Nintendo Composer: Hajime Hirosawa Release Date: June 3rd, 1993 Genre:  Rail Shooter Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by: Earthboundmother Star Fox for SNES could quite possibly be one of the moodiest, exciting, cinematic games ever released for the system. Fox turns 21 this upcoming… Continue reading Star Fox – SNES

Mega Man V – Game Boy (3DS Virtual Console)

Platform: Game Boy (3DS Virtual Console) Developer:  Minakuchi Engineering Publisher:  Capcom Release Date:  September 10, 1994 Genre:  Platformer, Action Nerd Rating:  8/10 Reviewed by Gunsavior In Christmas of 1993, Mega Man X debuted in epic, 16-bit fashion single-handedly restoring the franchise to its former glory. It was obvious that the Blue Bomber’s 8-bit legacy was winding down but not before… Continue reading Mega Man V – Game Boy (3DS Virtual Console)

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – SNES

Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemDeveloper: Nintendo EADPublisher: NintendoRelease Date: November 1991Genre: Action-AdventureNerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by Spekkio The Third Release for the Legend of Zelda Franchise, known as Link to the Past or in Japan, The Triforce of the Gods was originally released in November of 1991. The game was created and developed by the team lead by Shigeru… Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – SNES

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth – Wii (WiiWare)

Platform:  Wii (WiiWare) Release Date (NA):  December 28th, 2009 Developer:  M2 Publisher:  Konami Genre:  Platformer, Action / Adventure Nerd Rating:  7 out of 10 When it comes to Castlevania, a couple of download-only titles have been eating away at me: Harmony of Despair (on Xbox Live and the PS Network) and The Adventure ReBirth, a re-imagining of The Adventure, originally for the Game… Continue reading Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth – Wii (WiiWare)

Kirby’s Dream Land 2 – Game Boy

Platform:  Game Boy Release Date (NA):  May 1st, 1995 Developer:  HAL Laboratory Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  9 out of 10       When it comes to tiny screens full of simple shapes and relegated to gray/green and black, there are inherent limitations to what a video game can do.  It takes a measure… Continue reading Kirby’s Dream Land 2 – Game Boy

Kirby’s Dream Land – Game Boy

Platform:  Game Boy Release Date (NA):  August 1st, 1992 Developer:  HAL Laboratory Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  6.5 out of 10     Kirby’s Dream Land stands out firmly as my second most prominent memory of the green and gray Game Boy.  When Tetris would inevitably get too tiring, it was time for something a little… Continue reading Kirby’s Dream Land – Game Boy

Dr. Mario – Game Boy

Platform: Game Boy – VBA8 Emulator Developer: Nintendo R&D1 Publisher: Nintendo Release Date (NA): December 1st, 1990 Genre: Puzzle Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle In loving memory of Claudia Raymond 1926-2002 & Marguerite Anne 1937-2012 My grandparents were the first adults I knew that played video games. You wouldn’t know it by… Continue reading Dr. Mario – Game Boy

Space Ace – SNES

Platform: Super Nintendo Developer: Empire Software Publisher: Absolute Entertainment Release Date: May 1994 (NA) Genre: Platformer Rating: 1.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Nike Halifax “I give up, that’s it.” –Jon Jafari I don’t like Don Bluth. I don’t like his movies. I don’t like his animation style. I like The Land Before Time and An American Tail, and that’s about it. I’m at… Continue reading Space Ace – SNES

Illusion of Gaia – SNES

Platform: SNES Developer: Quintet Publisher:  Nintendo Release Date (NA):  November 1st, 1994 Genre: Action RPG Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed By: Earthboundmother Most people have heard the old saying, “those who forget history are destined to repeat it.” Few of us realize that there is actually a game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System that brazenly personifies this… Continue reading Illusion of Gaia – SNES

New Super Mario Bros. U – Wii U

Platform: Wii U Developer: Nintendo EAD Group No. 4 Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: November 18th, 2012 Genre: Platformer Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by: Solo Joelo Food for thought: In 2013, it was reported that the average age of a gamer was 30 years old. In 2015, Super Mario Bros. will be 30 years old… Continue reading New Super Mario Bros. U – Wii U