Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: Traveller’s Tales Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios Release Date (NA): 1995 Genre: Platformer, Game-based-on-movie Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Toy Story was a smash success movie that garnered 3 Oscar Nominations plus multiple other nominations and wins. Toy Story the movie was released in 1995, so the release of… Continue reading Toy Story – Genesis
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Video game reviews
Road Rash – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Electronic Arts Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date (NA): 1991 Genre: Racing, sport, motorcycle racing, action racing Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Road Rash was one of those games that we all remember as a kid and probably remember thinking it was badass. But does anybody remember why? Road Rash… Continue reading Road Rash – Genesis
Sonic Generations – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Sonic Team Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): November 1, 2011 Genre: Platformer, 3D Platformer Nerd Rating: 6 out 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry Sonic Generations was touted as the best Sonic game since Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for the Sega Genesis. Sonic Team promised to please both new and oldschool Sonic fans… Continue reading Sonic Generations – Xbox 360
LittleBigPlanet PS Vita – PS Vita
Platform: PS Vita Release Date (NA): September 25th, 2012 Developer: Double Eleven, Tarsier Studios Genre: Platformer, Puzzle Rating: 7.5 out of 10 I’d like to go ahead and say that LittleBigPlanet PS Vita (yes, that is actually the official title) was my first ever experience with the LittleBigPlanet franchise, so if this article sounds like I’ve never played any LittleBigPlanet games before,… Continue reading LittleBigPlanet PS Vita – PS Vita
Mortal Kombat (2011) – PS Vita
Platform: PS Vita Release Date (NA): May 1st, 2012 Developer: NetherRealm Studios Genre: Fighting Rating: 7 out of 10 One of my more specific interests in the realm of gaming is the Mortal Kombat franchise, which I’ve followed diligently since the time of Mortal Kombat 3. In fact, I daresay I’ve been into MK longer than I’ve been into gaming… Continue reading Mortal Kombat (2011) – PS Vita
Taz in Escape from Mars – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: HeadGames Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1994 Genre: Platform, Action – Adventure Nerd Rating: 3.5 out of 10 I was warned to stay away from Taz in Escape from Mars. This game was $1 at a used book store in Raleigh, NC. The cashier asked… Continue reading Taz in Escape from Mars – Genesis
Tomcat Alley – Sega CD
Tomcat Alley Flies Far Under the Radar Platform: Sega CD Developer: The Code Monkeys Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): 1994 Genre: FMV Game, Action, Flight Nerd Rating: 1.5 out of 10 I’ve been putting this game off for some time now. I’ve owned Tomcat Alley (actually I own 2 complete copies & I’ll pay you… Continue reading Tomcat Alley – Sega CD
Race Drivin’ – Game Boy
Falling Asleep at the Wheel Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Developer: Argonaut Games Publisher: THQ Release Date (NA): 1992/1993 Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 2 out of 10 One might have fond memories of riding in the back of the minivan playing the ever-living daylights out of their Game Boy. One might remember… Continue reading Race Drivin’ – Game Boy
Super Mario 64 – N64
Platform: Nintendo 64 Release Date (NA): September 26th, 1996 Developer: Nintendo Genre: 3D Platformer Rating: 9.5 out of 10 What could I possibly say about this game that hasn’t been said before? Super Mario 64 revolutionized video gaming as we know it and ushered in the era of true 3-dimensional gameplay. It redefined the notion… Continue reading Super Mario 64 – N64
Faxanadu – NES
Platform: NES Release Date (NA): November 16th, 1989 Developer: Hudson Soft Genre: RPG / Action-Adventure Rating: 9 out of 10 I’ve put off reviewing this for a while now, but man, Faxanadu goes up there with my top 3 favorite NES games, not to mention the short list of titles I ramble on about when being… Continue reading Faxanadu – NES
Sol-Feace – Sega CD
Platform: Sega CD Developer: Wolf Team Publisher: Sega Release Date: October 1992 Genre: Shmup, shooter, horizontal shooter Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 *See bottom of review for cheat codes. Screw battletoads… This might be the hardest game EVER made. Read on and you’ll see why. Immediately following the developer’s introduction, Sol-Feace kicks off the… Continue reading Sol-Feace – Sega CD
Wipeout 2048 – PS Vita
Platform: PS Vita Release Date (NA): February 22nd, 2012 Developer: Studio Liverpool Genre: Racing, Extreme Racing, Futuristic Racing Rating: 7.5 out of 10 I remember Wipeout XL from my days of renting PS1 games and a few years later was introduced to Wipeout 3 while I was out hunting for the former. Although I haven’t taken the time to… Continue reading Wipeout 2048 – PS Vita
The Majors Pro Baseball – Game Gear
Platform: Game Gear Release Date (NA) 1992 Developer: Sega Gene: Sports, Baseball Rating: 6 out of 10 Sega’s Game Gear was a nice piece of machinery, especially next to its competitor (Nintendo’s Game Boy) but it wasn’t particularly revered for its selection of titles. Most Game Gear games I’ve played (which admittedly is not a… Continue reading The Majors Pro Baseball – Game Gear
Strikers 1945 – PlayStation / Arcade
Nerd Bacon’s Nerdberry reviews one of the most hardcore shmups on the Arcade, Strikers 1945. Short on quarters? Pick up the PlayStation version instead, reviewed right here.
Cybermorph – Atari Jaguar
Platform: Atari Jaguar Release Date (NA): November 23rd, 1993 Developer: Attention to Detail Genre: 3D Shooter Rating: 1.5 out of 10 I believe in giving all games a chance, no matter how insipid they first appear. After a few hours and several Dramamine later, I must honestly conclude that Cybermorph is without redemption. I have so far… Continue reading Cybermorph – Atari Jaguar