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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.

Sonic Adventure 2 – PlayStation 3

With our second anniversary coming to a close, it’s time to take a look at the tenth anniversary game for the Sonic franchise. Grab a chili dog and get comfortable, because Avara’s going to have a lot to cover today.

Sonic the Hedgehog – Sega Genesis

Sonic is a name that is nearly synonymous with so many aspects of video game history, from the 16-bit console wars to famous mascots. He is a beloved character that has won a place in the hearts of millions. Over the years this mighty icon has fallen to the darkest depths of bargain-bin gaming, stuck in the shadow of his former glory. As such it is only proper to remember him for the good days. The 90’s. When Sonic was king. And now, ZB is going to take it all the way back to the beginning, when the famous blue hedgehog burst onto the scene. We’re talking the first Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis. Is it the perfect shining gem of a game we have all thought it to be? Or is it possible that the first entry was nothing more than a brief blue streak on the board of gaming achievements? Find out in this review of Sonic the Hedgehog!

Rodea: the Sky Soldier Flies on to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS this Fall

Yuji Naka, the man behind Sonic the Hedgehog, and a number of other classic Sega titles has a brand new project hitting the U.S. this fall. Find out more about Rodea: the Sky Soldier inside.

Sonic & Knuckles – Sega Genesis

Sonic & Knuckles is an immortal and epic game worthy of any gamer’s collection. Featuring top notch graphics, famous Sonic music, and intricate stage designs, Sonic & Knuckles is one hell of a tough, yet fun, video game!

Sonic Heroes – Xbox

Do you like fantastic soundtracks? Do you like teamwork? Do you like Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or basically any hero in the world of Sonic the Hedgehog? If so, get your running shoes on, because this is the game review of your destiny.

Ristar – Genesis

Platform:  Sega Genesis Release Date (NA):  February 16th, 1995 Developer:  Sega Publisher:  Sega Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  8 out of 10 Ristar is an entertaining little gem released late in the life of the Genesis, just three short months before the arrival of the Saturn.  If you’re even the least bit familiar with early Sonic the Hedgehog games,… Continue reading Ristar – Genesis

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Sega Genesis

Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Sega Technical Institute Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): November 24, 1992 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry Only one year after the release of Sonic the Hedgehog, the blue blur was spinning his way back onto the Genesis with a second episode of greatness. Expectations were… Continue reading Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Sega Genesis

Sonic Adventure – Dreamcast

Platform: Dreamcast Developer: Sonic Team / Sonic Team USA Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): December 23rd, 1998 Genre: Platformer, Action-Adventure Rating: 6 (taking “for its time” into account); 4 (if it were released today) Reviewed by: Nike Halifax “Get a load of this!”                          … Continue reading Sonic Adventure – Dreamcast

Sonic the Hedgehog – Sega Genesis

Platform: Sega Genesis Developer: Sonic Team Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): June 23, 1991 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 9 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry *NOTE: This Sonic the Hedgehog is not to be confused with Sonic the Hedgehog for the Game Gear, Sonic the Hedgehog for the Game Boy Advance, or Sonic the Hedgehog… Continue reading Sonic the Hedgehog – Sega Genesis

Sonic the Fighters – Arcade

Platform: Arcade Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): June 1996 Genre: Fighting Nerd Rating: 5.5 out of 10 Reviewed by Nerdberry *Game reviewed from the compilation disc Sonic Gems Collection on Nintendo GameCube. Sonic the Fighters, also known as Sonic Championship in North America, presents one of those awkward situations when a self-proclaimed Sonic aficionado… Continue reading Sonic the Fighters – Arcade

Tails’ Skypatrol – Game Gear

Platform: Sega Game Gear Developer: JSH Publisher: Sega Release Date (NA): Japan: 1995 Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 4 out of 10 Reviewed by NerdBerry Tails’ Skypatrol is Miles “Tails” Prower’s first spin-off game from the Sonic the Hedgehog games of which he is known. While technically a spin-off and a prequel, Tails’ Skypatrol is not… Continue reading Tails’ Skypatrol – Game Gear