Category Archives: Game Reviews

Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Guest Author

“Into the Sky, so Very High, Enter the Dragonfly.”

At the peak of Spyro’s popularity – coming off of a wildly successful and acclaim PlayStation trilogy – his ascent was cut swiftly and shockingly short with his inaugural sixth-gen appearance. Who is most to blame for clipping his wings?

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Advanced Lawn Mower Simulator

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Cassidy

“Get Your Mower Runnin’, Head Out on the Highway.”

When a games magazine thought to keep an April Fool’s Day prank running for nearly a year and a half, the end result could only be the ultimate gag game. Are you a bad enough dude to mow the lawn?

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Human Killing Machine

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Cassidy

“I Got No Face, No Name. I’m Just a Human Killing Machine.”

In the days before The World Warrior, a British computer games publisher pitched their own Street Fighter sequel to Capcom. Despite rejection, development continued. Step aside, Ryu: “Kwon is Strong.”

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Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Cassidy

“It’s the Eye of the Falcon, It’s the Thrill of the Flight.”

How well does Star Wars’ original trilogy fare as presented in GBA 3D? You shouldn’t have to search your feelings too deep for this one, Padawans.

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Dead or Alive Paradise

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Cassidy

“Cause It’s Another DoA for You and Me in Paradise.”

When Dead or Alive came to the PlayStation Portable, its reception was anything other than warm and sunny. Find out what got lost in the translation, and if the handheld hardware could still handle Tecmo’s patented ‘Bouncing Breast’™ tech.

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Death Crimson

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Cassidy

“In the Court of the Crimson Death.”

In 1996, a perfect storm occurred on the Sega Saturn; given an amateur development studio, limited resources, and an incomprehensible creative vision. We stare down the barrel of Japan’s most infamous light gun shooter, and determine to document its history. All hail the “Emperor of Kusogē.”

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Tag Team Match: M.U.S.C.L.E.

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Cassidy

“M.U.S.C.L.E. Man, I Want to Love You.”

When Kinnikuman crossed the pond to take North American toy shelves by storm, he brought with him a loathsome NES game as well. But does Japan’s appreciation for this oft-maligned cartridge run deeper?

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Dark Castle (Genesis)

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Cassidy

“Building up High My Dark Castle Walls.”

We venture forth into the depths of the Dark Castle, to unearth the 16-bit cartridge which spelled doom for a classic computer franchise’s legacy. But do the tales of its tarnished reputation ring true?

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ClayFighter 63⅓

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Cassidy

“So Thanks for Making Me a ClayFighter.”

Sculpting a summary of events leading to the demise of the ClayFighter franchise, and cracking open its most infamous entry.

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Pepsi Invaders / Coke Wins

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Cassidy

“I’m a Pepsi Invader. Alright, Let’s Conquer the World!”

The story of a secretly-distributed Atari cartridge can now be told! Discover the origins and larger partnership behind an infamous piece of soft drink / video game ephemera.

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