Platform: Genesis Release Date (NA): September 1994 Developer: Software Creations Publisher: LJN Genre: Beat ’em up Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Maximum Carnage was a large multi-part comic book crossover in the 90’s that saw Spider-Man and his nemesis Venom team up to take out the titular Carnage. It proved popular enough… Continue reading Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage – Genesis
The Stanley Parable – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Galactic Cafe Publisher: Galactic Cafe Release Date: October 17, 2013 Genre: Adventure Nerd Rating: 9.0 out of 10 Reviewed by Some Jerk From Boston Questions. All this game leaves is questions. Just when you think you’ve figured something out, WHAM! Some catechism knees you in the mental ballsack! You may ask a problematic… Continue reading The Stanley Parable – PC
AirBuccaneers – PC
Platform: PC Developer: LudoCraft Ltd. Publisher: LudoCraft Ltd. Release Date: December 5th, 2012 Genre: Action, First-Person Shooter, Role-Playing Game Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 AirBuccaneers is a first-person multiplayer-only airship battle game brought to us by LudoCraft Ltd, an independent game development team based in Oulu, Finland. The game was released in 2012, and still has an… Continue reading AirBuccaneers – PC
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night – PlayStation
Platform: PlayStation Release Date (NA): October 2nd, 1997 Developer: KCET (Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo) Publisher: Konami Genre: Action / Adventure, RPG Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Believe what you’ve heard and read about this game. It is that good. Nearly universally hailed as the greatest of all Castlevania games, Symphony of the Night is also regularly counted among the best… Continue reading Castlevania: Symphony of the Night – PlayStation
April’s Foolish Games
For the month of April, some us of us Baconeers have taken to diving into the ugly side of the industry. Huge blunders are a little less common these days, but there was a time when checking out a new video game was a crap shoot. Take a gander at a few of the blunders… Continue reading April’s Foolish Games
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – GameCube
Platform: GameCube Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date (NA): October 21, 2003 Genre: Beat ‘em Up Nerd Rating: 7.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry “If all else fails then it’s time to kick butt.” – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga dude! Nobody knows weapons, surfing, neon bandanas, pizza, or one-liners better than the Teenage… Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – GameCube
Troubleshooting – How To Diagnose Computer Issues
Platform: PC / Mac Category: DIY Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate By Malefico Nearly everyone knows the heartbreak and frustration of trying to use their computer only to have problems arise, preventing you from getting work done or even worse, playing your favorite games. This article will help guide you through some basic troubleshooting steps and help… Continue reading Troubleshooting – How To Diagnose Computer Issues
Unearthed: The Trail of Ibn Battuta – Episode 1 Gold Edition – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Semaphore Publisher: Semanoor Release Date: January 3. 2014 Genre: Action/Adventure, FPS, Stealth ESRB Rating: N/A Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico Unearthed: The Trail of Ibn Battuta (Episode 1 Gold Edition) is a first-person action/adventure title set in the contemporary Middle East. It follows the adventures of a brother/sister team,… Continue reading Unearthed: The Trail of Ibn Battuta – Episode 1 Gold Edition – PC
Batman: Arkham City – PS3
Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN) Developer: Rocksteady Studios Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Release Date: October 18th, 2011 Genre: Action/Adventure Nerd Rating: 9.25/10 Reviewed by Ali Recently released to PlayStation Plus members, Batman: Arkham City comes to the PlayStation Network as a free downloadable game. The last Batman game I actually played was Batman Returns for the Super Nintendo, a side-scrolling beat ’em up which… Continue reading Batman: Arkham City – PS3
Bully: Scholarship Edition – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Rockstar New England Publisher: Rockstar Games Release Date: October 21st, 2008 (North America, PC) Genre: Action-adventure Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 Have you ever wanted to punch that jock that steals your lunch money every day, or perhaps you’ve wanted to be a bully yourself and punch a nerd? Well, that is… Continue reading Bully: Scholarship Edition – PC
Addams Family Values – SNES
Platform: Super Nintendo Release Date (NA): February 1995 Developer: Ocean Software Publisher: Ocean Software Genre: Action RPG Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Let’s see, in the past couple of weeks I’ve hit a few Castlevania titles, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts, and now I’ve just wrapped up my Addams Family Values bender…where was I with this line-up back in October? In… Continue reading Addams Family Values – SNES
South Park: The Stick of Truth – Xbox 360
Feed your nerd on this. Longtime Nerd Bacon writer, The Watchman, reviews the masterfully crafted South Park RPG, The Stick of Truth.
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
Build Your Very Own POS (Project Old School)
Platform: PC Skill Level: Intermediate – Requires some fabrication Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 (Windows Sux) By Malefico For other DIY computer stuff, check out my page here. When I started on the road to build a new review system for NerdBacon.com, I knew I wanted to stick with the design philosophy of the original… Continue reading Build Your Very Own POS (Project Old School)
Ghouls ‘N Ghosts – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Release Date (NA): September 1989 Genre: Platformer, Run-and-gun Nerd Rating: 5 out of 10 I set out this evening to take a break from my recent binge on Castlevania, and funnily enough I landed on another horror-themed title, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts. I picked it up used a few weeks ago and… Continue reading Ghouls ‘N Ghosts – Genesis