Tag: retro

The E3 2018 Game Plan – Nintendo – E3 2018

TheWatchman continues his annual examination of the big three console manufacturers with a look at Nintendo, and the triumphs and challenges that await them at E3 2018.

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.

Battle Chess – NES

Have you ever sat before a board of chess and wished you could have a little more excitement? Perhaps you’ve imagined the pieces coming to life, engaging in real-time combat as your less-than-gifted opponent stews in deep thought over his or her next move. Well, if that’s the case, Interplay grants your wish with Battle Chess! In this review Nerd Bacon’s ZB plays one of the lesser versions of this stunning title and informs you why you’d be better off playing the real game…against a tree stump.

Earthworm Jim – Sega Genesis

Love worms? Like video games? Or vice versa? Then this is the game for you! ZB takes an in-depth look at his favorite game from childhood and explains why if you haven’t played it yet, you might as well “Eat Dirt!”

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

Sega Dreamcast Starter Kit

Start your Sega Dreamcast collection for under $100! Being the nerd that I am, I was skimming through the internet checking out Sega Dreamcast games, videos, and pictures when I came to a stark realization! There are too many people out there who don’t know, have never known, or have never tried to know the wonders… Continue reading Sega Dreamcast Starter Kit

Jurassic Park – SNES

Platform: SNES Developer: Ocean Software Publisher: Ocean Software Release Date: November 1993 Genre: Action-Adventure, First Person Shooter Nerd Rating: 5/10 Reviewed by: InfiniteKnife Jurassic Park blew my freaking mind when I first saw it in movie theaters when it released in 1993. I was 8 years old and for the time, the CGI was amazing… Continue reading Jurassic Park – SNES

Faxanadu – NES

Platform:  NES Release Date (NA):  November 16th, 1989 Developer:  Hudson Soft Genre:  RPG / Action-Adventure Rating:  9 out of 10   I’ve put off reviewing this for a while now, but man, Faxanadu goes up there with my top 3 favorite NES games, not to mention the short list of titles I ramble on about when being… Continue reading Faxanadu – NES