-
The Legend of Zelda – NES
The Legend of Zelda is without a doubt one of the greatest achievements on the NES and perhaps one of the most influential games of all time. With a plethora of secrets, an inventory system, open world gameplay, and an internal save battery, it was well ahead of its time and its ripples can still be felt today.
-
Dragonfire – Atari 2600
Dragonfire has more fire jumping, dragon evasion, and treasure collecting than ten normal games put together. If long, complex games that want to displace your real life have you ready to hang up your gamepad forever, you might give Dragonfire a try — it might just pull you back in again.
-
Mega Man 4 – NES
Do you remember playing the first 3 Mega Man titles on NES and saying to yourself, “This Mega Man guy is cool, but what if he could charge up his arm cannon?” Well, your very specific prayers have been answered! Mega Man 4 is the first of the iconic series to feature the Mega Buster and gives you a whole bunch of new baddies to try it out on! Write down the boss order and let’s jump into this 1992 classic NES title with NerdBacon Author InfiniteKnife!
-
Revenge of the Ninja – Sega CD
Ever wanted to become a Master of the Ninja Arts? Let Nerd Bacon show you how with wisdom and zen and other traditional ninja stuff. Revenge of the Ninja is Sega CD port of the 1984 Laserdisc Arcade game Hayate Ninja! Is it one of the few decent titles for the failed CD add-on?
-
Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue – Nintendo 64
This Nintendo 64 iteration of the classic movie Toy Story 2 hit shelves a mere 31 days before Y2K. Can it live up to the reputation set by the Disney/Pixar classic? Find out in NerdBacon.com’s special “RETROARY” review.
-
Foes of Ali – 3DO
One of the very few 3D fighting games for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Foes of Ali is a unique title with 10 famous boxers including Ali, Spinks, Liston, and Frazier to name a few. Get in the ring with Nerd Bacon’s owner as he delivers blow after blow to the chin of this exclusive 3DO boxing video game.
-
Dolphin – Atari 2600
If you think Ecco was the first video game dolphin, you haven’t been to 1983. Activision’s Matt Hubbard loved dolphins so that he coded a game intended to inspire interest in marine life. Did it work? Did it? I mean, did it?
-
Bomberman GB – Game Boy
Nerdberry takes a look at Bomberman GB, a fun and quaint action game for the Game Boy released in 1998. If you’ve never played a Hudson Soft game, it never hurts to start with their flagship series, Bomberman. And Bomberman GB lives up to the name.
-
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.
-
Outpost 2: Divided Destiny – PC
The measure of success isn’t about military supremacy, it’s about pure survival. Outpost 2: Divided Destiny demonstrates this lesson by making you handle every problem for your little colony under the sun, from basic power management and urban planning to disaster response and unit micromanagement. Yes, you’ll eventually have to build weapons to protect yourself, but the real challenge lies in stabilizing the colony’s easily-fractured morale. Can you hold humanity together as their new planet tears itself apart?
-
Thomas Was Alone – PC (Video Review)
Do boxes moving around on a simple background strike your fancy? Or do you prefer beautiful soundtracks and intriguing narrations? Either way, check out this video review – you’ll get the concept of Thomas Was Alone in less than five minutes!
-
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth – PlayStation 4 (PSN)
Sacrificing children to Satan is always a touchy subject. In The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth you play as Isaac, a young boy who is trying to escape from his mother. Why? She is convinced by Satan that he is possessed. This game will keep you playing for ages as you try to find all of the hidden cameos or to even unlock everything. An ever-changing masterpiece, every playthrough will be a new experience.
-
Halo 4 – Xbox 360
Halo has been one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. They put Microsoft’s Xbox on the map and played a large part in the rise, refinement, and popularity of online multiplayer gaming. The series continues to set and break records, and with Halo 5 on the way later this year, let’s take a look back at Halo 4 and see just where the series left off.
-
Halo: The Master Chief Collection – Xbox One
With Halo 5 on the way, Master Chief’s time in the spotlight may be coming to an end. To celebrate his involvement in this continuing story, Halo: The Master Chief Collection includes Halo 1, 2, 3, and 4 all on one disc for the Xbox One. More than just a compilation, it integrates all of the games and maps into a seamless experience. It also includes the Anniversary edition of the first Halo, an exclusive Anniversary edition of Halo 2, and loads of bonus content.
-
Escape From Bug Island – Wii
Escape From Bug Island is scary. Scary in a way that I haven’t been able to describe before. Is my fear from the sheer horror the game provides, or from the fact the game is horrendous?
The Game Tasty Show
Tuesdays @ 9PM EST/8PM Central
Join us for the tastiest gaming disucssions and news every Tuesday.
Special Events
None at this time
Be sure to subscribe and keep watch for emails about special streams.
Recent Comments