Zelda II The Adventure of Link is typically the recipient of much undeserved criticism. Undue censure is bound to target anything that stands out from the crowd, and with that said it only makes sense that Zelda II would find itself in the crosshairs of the public eye. At the time, The Legend of Zelda had recently graced the Nintendo Entertainment System with substantial praise, so expectations were high. When Nintendo gave us something new and different, reactions were mixed. Some adored this fresh entry in the series, some reviled it. Whatever stance you take on the Zelda II debate, ZB would like a moment of your attention in order to discuss the finer points of Zelda II The Adventure of Link.
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Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker – Genesis
Platform: Genesis Developer: Sega (AM7) Publisher: Sega Release Date: Aug 24, 1990 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 6.5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife If you grew up in the 80s/90s like I did, you definitely knew about Michael Jackson and were probably a fan of at least one of his songs and/or videos. Despite his questionable recreational habits,… Continue reading Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker – Genesis
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