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Retroary 2016

February is Retroary! Welcome to the 3rd annual Retroary event! Come get your taste of gaming’s past. Relive the glory days. For Retroary 2016, we will continue the proud tradition of reviewing all game’s, hardware, and more from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s! Come get a taste. It’s so crispy up in here.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link – NES

Wow! This game is tough! Come play Zelda II: The Adventure of Link with me! When I die, it’s your turn, okay? I promise you’ll love it and hate it at the same time… Mostly love.

Celebrating Retroary 2015!

Sure, you can play retro games anytime you please. And we do! But how often do the retro games get honored and celebrated? Welcome to the 2nd annual Retroary Event at nerdbacon.com where we honor the games that helped mold today’s gaming landscape into the world’s biggest entertainment industry! Swing through, stay a while, and relive your past.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link – NES

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.

Ghosts ‘N Goblins – NES

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Release Date (NA): 1985 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Genre: Run-and-gun, Platformer, Masochist Reviewed by StarSpangledEggs Be sure to also check out the sequel on the Sega Genesis, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts! Let me take a quick moment to preface this article: this game and its addressing article are NOT for the faint of heart!  If NES games had a… Continue reading Ghosts ‘N Goblins – NES

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – NES

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Konami Publisher: Ultra Games Release: June 1989 (NA) Genre: Action, Platforming Nerd Rating: 6/10 Reviewed By: FrozenMallet Gamers decided that the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on the NES is better than Mega Man 2. Well, sort of. In the age of internet retro reviewers the first Teenage Mutant Ninja… Continue reading Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – NES

Top Ten Best Emulators for the PC

by Dovahkyle I was introduced to the world of emulators when my brother brought a hard drive back from Iraq containing emulators for NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis. I was blown away by the ability to play my all time favorites right on my computer. The craze of emulators has kept many would-be obsolete consoles… Continue reading Top Ten Best Emulators for the PC

DuckTales – NES

Platform: NES Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom, Disney Interactive Studios Release Date: September 14, 1989 (US) Genre: Action, Platformer Nerd Rating: 8.5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife Bless me bagpipes! DuckTales is a classic platformer that took one of our favorite cartoons from the late 80s/early 90s and made a really well-done, enjoyable game that has really held… Continue reading DuckTales – NES

Nerd Bacon Celebrates Retroary! (Retro + February = Retroary)

When NerdBerry and The Cubist first started NerdBacon.com, it was out of a love for / obsession with the video games from our childhood, namely those of the late 8-, 16-, and early 32/64-bit eras.  Not only has time pushed these older consoles into the background, but the releases of the Wii U in late 2012 along with the PS4 and… Continue reading Nerd Bacon Celebrates Retroary! (Retro + February = Retroary)

Excitebike – NES

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: November 30th, 1984 Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Since it is Retroary here at Nerd Bacon, I decided my first review would be of the NES classic Excitebike! Excitebike is a racing game that is known for being the first installment… Continue reading Excitebike – NES

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

Battletoads – NES

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Developer: Rare Inc. Publisher: Tradewest ( Midway ) Release Date: June 1991 Genre: Beat ’em Up, Platforming Nerd Rating: 5.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Spekkio     Battletoads. The first and original. I happened to of played Battletoads & Double Dragon ( The Ultimate Team ) NES version before getting my hands… Continue reading Battletoads – NES

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