Mirror’s Edge caused 3-D platforming to take a huge leap forward in terms of exciting, varied gameplay. That said, Avara wants to know if Mirror’s Edge stack up to its successors, or if the students have surpassed the master.
Tag: platformer
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – PC
Evil-doers beware this half-genie’s awesome hair! Shantae’s hit sequel, Risky’s Revenge, is up for review by newcomer Avara as part of the Nerd Bacon sequel spectacular.
Earthworm Jim 2 – SNES
Earthworm Jim was a groundbreaking game in its day that has aged quite well, if I may say. With a unique look, stellar gameplay, and the perfect mix of humor with action elements, Jim was a contender for a new action star. Though his first game was a success, the fall that followed was monumental. And where did all this begin? Why, Earthworm Jim 2! What? Don’t believe me? Liked Earthworm Jim 2? Well then allow Nerd Bacon’s own ZB to break it down for you and explain why the sequel failed to live up to the first installment in the series.
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
Canabalt – iOS
Platform: iOS Developer: Adam Saltsman Publisher: Semi-Secret Software Release Date: 2009 Genre: Platforming, Endless runner Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10! Around a year ago, I discovered this little indie game on the PlayStation Network called “Canabalt.” I had no clue what this “Canabalt” was, but I decided to download it and try it out nonetheless because it… Continue reading Canabalt – iOS
You Have to Win the Game – PC
Platform: PC Developer: Minor Key Games Publisher: Minor Key Games Release Date: May 6, 2012 Genre: Action, Arcade, Platformer ESRB Rating: N/A Nerd Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by Malefico You Have to Win the Game is an action platformer done up in classic retro style. Originally released with only the main campaign, it has… Continue reading You Have to Win the Game – PC
New Super Mario Bros. U – Wii U
Platform: Wii U Developer: Nintendo EAD Group No. 4 Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: November 18th, 2012 Genre: Platformer Rating: 8 out of 10 Reviewed by: Solo Joelo Food for thought: In 2013, it was reported that the average age of a gamer was 30 years old. In 2015, Super Mario Bros. will be 30 years old… Continue reading New Super Mario Bros. U – Wii U
Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu – NES
Platform: NES Developer: Now Production Publisher: Hudson Soft Release Date: December 1990 Genre: Platformer Rating: 9.5/10 Reviewed by ChronoSloth It’s April’s Foolish Games time at Nerd Bacon this month, and I’ve admittedly been seeking out games that sound like they suck to entertain our readers. I haven’t been searching based on review scores of the… Continue reading Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu – NES
Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo Direct April 8th, 2014
Hey, Baconeers! by Lady Russell We got a new Nintendo Direct today, covering one of the most anticipated games in their lineup for both Wii U and 3DS: Super Smash Bros.. If you missed it, no worries! That’s what I’m here for; to watch videos that you don’t have time for. But if you’d really prefer… Continue reading Super Smash Bros. – Nintendo Direct April 8th, 2014
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes – NES
Platform: NES Developer: Imagineering Publisher: THQ Release Date: January 1992 Genre: Platformer Rating: 3.5/10 Reviewed by ChronoSloth Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is an NES platformer based on a 1990 cartoon of the same name, which is based on a movie of the same name, which was so bad that it probably didn’t serve as… Continue reading Attack of the Killer Tomatoes – NES
Bart vs. the Space Mutants – Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) Developer: Arc Developments Publisher: Acclaim / Flying Edge Release Date: 1992 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 3/10 Reviewed by BendyWend Video games have made some impressive strides in a scant few decades, emerging from the garage as a simple hobbyist pursuit to become a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry, even as a form… Continue reading Bart vs. the Space Mutants – Genesis
Lode Runner 3-D – Nintendo 64
Lode Runner 3-D takes the classic puzzle/platform franchise to all new levels in this 3D adventure! Let Nerd Bacon show you the ins and outs.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Wii U
NerdBacon reviewer ChronoSloth praises Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze as not just a great Wii U platformer, but one of the greatest of all time.
Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure – Sega Genesis
Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Interplay Publisher: Interplay Release Date: 1994 Genre: 2-D Platformer Nerd Review: 4/10 Reviewed by Greg Mustache In the 90’s, we had this weird… thing about gross-out humor. In 1992, MTV’s Beavis and Butthead and Parker Brothers’ The Grape Escape (a cartoonishly gruesome board game about fruit murder that most of us probably remember… Continue reading Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure – Sega Genesis