Self Simulated (Game Boy Color) Review: 2nd Law Games’ Cybernetic Sci-Fi Platformer
by In 2025, 2nd Law Games developed Self Simulated, a platformer game designed to run on Game Boy Color hardware. ModRetro published the game. The premise …
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Wicked Plague (Game Boy Color) Review: LocusMotion’s Stylish Supernatural Metroidvania
Wicked Plague is a Metroidvania for the Game Boy Color developed by LocusMotion and published by ModRetro in 2025. The premise isn’t the simplest, but …
The Lone Ranger (NES) Review: Konami’s Wide-Ranging Wild West Action-Adventure Game
In 1991, Konami released a licensed game, The Lone Ranger for the NES. The premise is inspired by the movie “The Legend of the Lone …
Spider-Man (PS1) Review: Neversoft’s Wall-Crawling, Web-Slinging, Action-Adventure Game
In 2000, Neversoft, with Activision acting as publisher, developed Spider-Man for the PS1. Spidey’s first foray into 3D games was in the form of an …
Destination Earthstar (NES) Review: Imagineering’s Ambitious Space Shooter
In 1990, Imagineering developed Destination Earthstar, an ambitious mix of a shmup and a first-person spaceship simulator published by Acclaim. Here is a rundown of …
Ranger X (Genesis) Review: GAU Entertainment’s Mech and Motorcycle Run-and-Gun
In 1993, GAU Entertainment released Ranger X, a rather unique run-and-gun, for the Sega Genesis. In Ranger X, you must pilot a mech and fend …
Garfield: Caught in the Act (Genesis) Review: Sega’s Fat Cat Platformer
In 1995, Sega developed and published Garfield: Caught in the Act, a fairly standard licensed platformer with puzzle elements. The premise of the game is …
Felix the Cat (NES) Review: Hudson Soft’s Feisty Feline Platformer
In 1992, Hudson Soft released Felix the Cat for the NES based on the cartoon character of the same name. The premise is pretty simple. …
The Rocketeer (NES) Review: Realtime Associates’ Rocket-Powered Platformer
The Rocketeer was developed by Realtime Associates and Ironwind Software and published by Bandai in 1991 based on the Disney movie of the same name. …
Wacky Races (NES) Review: Atlus’ Zany Cartoon… Platformer?
In 1991, Atlus, best known for Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, released Wacky Races, based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon of the same name. Normally, you’d …