While good video game adaptations do exist, they are few and far between. As a fan of the hit 80’s cartoon Inspector Gadget, ZB would have been remiss had he not at least tried the Super Nintendo game. So that is exactly what he did. Now join ZB on the case to find out whether Inspector Gadget falls into that small percentage of decent adaptations or if it joins the ranks of forgettable gaming misfires.
Category: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
SNES games, accessories, system, products reviews
Tuff E Nuff – Super Nintendo
Just how tough is NerdBacon’s theWatchman? find out the aptitude of his toughness as he tackles Tuff E Nuff for the Super NES. Find out if this retro brawler owns the streets or not.
TMNT IV: Turtles in Time – SNES
During the peak of TMNT’s popularity, Turtles in Time wowed players in both the arcades and on the Super Nintendo. Still hailed as one of the greatest beat ’em ups of all time, Turtles in Time draws its inspiration directly from the animated series that introduced so many of us to the Turtles.
Terranigma – SNES
So, it’s Retrouary, and student 20 finally offers up a review. This time, it’s for Terranigma, the third (and possibly best) of Quintet’s Gaia series, and the only one that was never brought to North American shores. Is it good? Yeah. Is it revolutionary? Oh, heck no. studetn 20 thinks of it as Secret of Mana light…
Sunset Riders – SNES
Revisiting the American Old West in a nostalgic way. Grab your guns as one of our skilled bounty hunters and come along for the ride! With easy to learn yet varied levels and addictive game play, this is one game that is better with more players!
TMNT: Tournament Fighters – SNES
The fighting game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters came in 3 distinct editions – one each for the NES, Super NES, and Genesis. Which is the best? I’m not sure just yet, but here we take a look at the SNES port, released during a time when TMNT was at its peak and the fighting game boom was just gaining momentum.
Super Tennis – SNES
Super Tennis represents a game whose sole focus is to provide gamers with an enjoyable tennis-esque experience. Is it like playing the real thing? Not exactly. Is it at least fun? Read on to see more.
The 7th Saga – Super Nintendo
Nerd Bacon’s newest addition, Old Ben, writes on the intricacies of one of the better RPGs released in America on the SNES! The 7th Saga! Feed Your Nerd!
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
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
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
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
Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date (NA): November 1996 Genre: Action, Platformer Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Old Super Nintendo games are becoming among some of the most valuable games out there. The big franchises like Mario, Zelda, Mega Man, and Metroid are fetching more than they cost originally, at least when in perfect condition.… Continue reading Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems – SNES
Legend of the Mystical Ninja – SNES
Platform: SNES Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date (NA): June 30, 1992 Genre: Action-Adventure Nerd Rating: 8.5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife Known in Japan as Ganbare Goemon (which loosely translates to “Go For It, Goemon”), Legend of the Mystical Ninja is one of those games we rented as kids, loved, and continued to rent every couple… Continue reading Legend of the Mystical Ninja – SNES