Tag Team Match M.U.S.C.L.E. (NES) Review: Bandai’s Wrestling Wreck
by If you grew up in the 80s, you might remember some collectible figurines by the name of M.U.S.C.L.E. They told us that this meant “Millions …
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The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy (NES) Review: Taito’s Eclectic Platformer
In 1991, Taito, who created hits such as Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, and Raiden, made The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy. Since that’s …
Werewolf: The Last Warrior (NES) Review: Data East’s Ambitious Platformer
Werewolf: The Last Warrior is a 2D side-scroller made by Data East. Retro gamers might be familiar some of their other games such as Karate …
Ninja Crusaders (NES) Review: Tigers, and Scorpions, and Dragons, Oh My!
Ninja Crusaders is a side-scrolling platformer made by Sammy Corporation with a really cool premise: transforming ninjas fighting off an alien invasion. What more could …
Bucky O’Hare (NES) Review: Konami’s Harebrained Mega Man-like
Konami has always been top tier when it comes to making third party games for the NES. They knew how to make the most of …
Bits and Pieces: Rainbow Brite: Journey to Rainbow Land (NES)
by Rainbow Brite: Journey to Rainbow Land for the NES is a strange case. Released in 2019, 35 years after the original animated series first aired, …
How To Play NES Tetris Like a Pro
by You might think you know how to play NES Tetris. After all, how difficult could a classic Nintendo game be? But it’s unlikely that you …
Dynowarz: Destruction of Spondylus (NES) Review
When I saw an incredibly cheap NES game titled Dynowarz with a huge dinosaur on the cover, I knew that I had to pick this …
What is a scotformer? Here’s a brief history and explanation
If you have spent enough time in retro gaming groups, you might have heard the term “scotformer” before. Well, what is a scotformer? In short, …
You’re Playing it Wrong: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
One of my favorite games for the NES is Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. It’s not as ground breaking as the original Legend of …