Platform: PC Developer: Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH Publisher: Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH Release Date: January 7, 2014 Genre: Adventure, exploration, puzzle ESRB Rating: N/A Nerd Rating: 6 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico Important: This is an alpha-access title, not a finished product!!! Secrets of Rǽtikon (it’s a Latin extended B) is a great… Continue reading Secrets of Rǽtikon – PC (Alpha Access)
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South Park: The Stick of Truth – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Developer: Obsidian Entertainment, South Park Digital Studios Publisher: Ubisoft Release Date: March 4, 2014 Genre: RPG Nerd Rating: 8.5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife When South Park first came on TV in 1997, I was 12 years old, and surely part of the main demographic Trey Parker and Matt Stone were going for at… Continue reading South Park: The Stick of Truth – Xbox 360
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – GameCube
Platform: GameCube Developer: Intelligent Systems Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: October 11th, 2004 Genre: RPG Nerd Rating: 8 Reviewed By: Babe Sauce Flashback to 13 years ago when Paper Mario made its debut. It would become the first of a sparkling trilogy, later marred by the inclusion of a fourth installment, Paper Mario: Sticker Star for 3DS. Sticker… Continue reading Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – GameCube
ToeJam & Earl – Sega Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Johnson Voorsanger Productions Publisher: Sega Release Date: 1991 Genre: Adventure, Dungeon-Crawler Rating: 7 out of 10 Reviewed by Lady Russell Sometimes, the best we can expect from a video game is the unexpected. ToeJam & Earl is a zany adventure that makes no sense at all, but is fun nonetheless. ToeJam… Continue reading ToeJam & Earl – Sega Genesis
Conan – Xbox 360
Platform: Xbox 360 Release Date: September 28, 2007 Developer: Nihilistic Software Publisher: THQ Genre: Action/Adventure, Hack-and-Slash Nerd Rating: 7.4 out of 10 Reviewed by Budroo Conan’s initial quest was to find some treasure. He was searching an ancient tomb, easily destroying any foe that stood in his way when he accidentally freed the evil… Continue reading Conan – Xbox 360
Kirby’s Adventure – NES
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Developers: Hal Laboratories Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: March 23, 1993 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Bortch As far as design goes for video game characters like Kirby, it doesn’t get much simpler than a circle with arms and legs. So what can a video game company do… Continue reading Kirby’s Adventure – NES
Castlevania: The Adventure – Game Boy
Platform: Game Boy Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release Date (NA): December 15th, 1989 Genre: Action / Adventure, Platformer Nerd Rating: 5 out of 10 Castlevania: The Adventure is the series’ first installment on a handheld, and though it gets an “A for effort,” it falls a little short of delivering a proper Castlevania experience. First… Continue reading Castlevania: The Adventure – Game Boy
Fable Anniversary – Xbox 360
Journey back to Albion during the time of Heroes in Lionhead Studio’s HD Release of Fable Anniversary. Review by Variand on NerdBacon.com
8 Eyes – NES
Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System – Jnes Emulator Developer: Thinking Rabbit Publisher (NA): Taxan Release Date (NA): January 1990 Genre: Action, Platformer, Puzzle Nerd Rating: 3.2 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle Talk about mind melting madness. I have seen this one at the top of my ROM list right between The 3-D Battles of… Continue reading 8 Eyes – NES
Violett – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Forever Entertainment S. A. Publisher: Forever Entertainment S. A. Release Date(NA): December 13, 2013 Genre: Puzzle/Adventure Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 With the new year having just rung in you may have made a new year’s resolution (you may have also already broken said resolution). Many wish to have a successful diet, or… Continue reading Violett – PC
Dishonored – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Arkane Studios Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Release Date (NA): October 9, 2012 Genre: Action/Adventure, First Person Shooter, Stealth Nerd Rating: 7.2 out of 10 Reviewed by Dovahkyle First I want you to picture Skyrim meets Assassins Creed. I was reluctant to try this game as the previews led me to believe it was… Continue reading Dishonored – PC
Evoland – PC
Nerd Bacon’s The Watchman reviews the classic RPG inspired Evoland for the PC.
Robot Alchemic Drive / R.A.D – PlayStation 2
Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Sandlot Publisher: Enix Release Date (NA): November 5, 2002 Genre: Action Rating: Innovative Reviewed by Juuchi Yosamu I found this diamond in the rough in the bargain bin at work and I couldn’t resist picking it up. Being a mech enthusiast wasn’t enough to spare it from my coaster collection, it was… Continue reading Robot Alchemic Drive / R.A.D – PlayStation 2
Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2
Platform: PlayStation 2 Developer: Sega Wow, Red Entertainment, Sofdec, ADX Publisher: Sega, Tezuka Productions Release Date NA: Septermber, 9, 2004 Genre: Action Adventure, Hack and Slash Ranking: Innovative Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu To tell you the truth I bought this game as a gag. After reading the the first sentence on the cover “Be the… Continue reading Blood Will Tell – PlayStation 2
Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku / Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight – Sega Saturn
Platform: Sega Saturn Developer: KCEN (Sony PlayStation) / KCET (Sega Saturn) Publisher: Konami Release Date JP: June, 25, 1998 Genre: Action-Adventure, Platforming Nerd Rating: Paragon of Perfection Reviewed by: Juuchi Yosamu Think you’ve mastered Castlevania: Symphony of the Night? Every nook and cranny explored, every weapon mastered, every boss vanquished? Then I’m here to tell you:… Continue reading Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku / Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight – Sega Saturn