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Which retro classic still holds up? Is that obscure import worth your time? Dive into our comprehensive reviews of retro games, hidden gems, and forgotten masterpieces right here.

Taking to the Skies with Project Wingman (PC)
Gaming / PC

Taking to the Skies with Project Wingman (PC)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroMarch 11, 2022May 24, 20260

Project Wingman is a crowdfunded indie arcade flight sim clearly inspired by the Ace Combat franchise. Project Wingman truly is a love letter to arcade …

A Quick Look at Sky Target (Sega Saturn)
Gaming / Sega Saturn

A Quick Look at Sky Target (Sega Saturn)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJuly 30, 20210

Sky Target is an on-rails shooter for the Sega Saturn that I don’t see mentioned a lot. Originally a 1995 arcade game for Sega’s Model …

I Can’t Let You Review That, Star Fox: A Look at Star Fox 64 (N64)
Gaming / N64

I Can’t Let You Review That, Star Fox: A Look at Star Fox 64 (N64)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJuly 30, 2021November 14, 20220

Star Fox 64 is a 3D on-rails shooter developed by Nintendo. Released in 1997, Star Fox 64 was an instant classic. I was one of …

A Quick Look at Burning Rangers (Sega Saturn)
Gaming / Sega Saturn

A Quick Look at Burning Rangers (Sega Saturn)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroMarch 22, 2021March 22, 20210

Burning Rangers is a Sega Saturn game released very late in the console’s lifestyle. Developed by Sonic Team, the game has all the hallmarks of …

A Quick Look at Dragon Force (Sega Saturn)
Gaming / Sega Saturn

A Quick Look at Dragon Force (Sega Saturn)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroMarch 21, 20210

Dragon Force is an epic fantasy real time/turn based strategy game for the Sega Saturn. The player chooses one of eight kingdoms and assumes the …

A Quick Look at Blue Stinger (Dreamcast)
Dreamcast / Gaming

A Quick Look at Blue Stinger (Dreamcast)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroNovember 25, 2020December 3, 20200

Blue Stinger was a launch title for the SEGA Dreamcast that gave early adopters of SEGA’s swan-song console a scary, spooky, and ultimately silly experience. …

A Look Back at the Dot Hack Series (PS2)
Gaming / PS2

A Look Back at the Dot Hack Series (PS2)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroNovember 22, 2020December 3, 20200

Project Dot Hack was an interesting multi-focus experiment by Bandai during the PS2 era that generated a series of games, multiple animes, novels, manga and …

Bits and Pieces: Rap Jam: Volume One (SNES)
Gaming / SNES

Bits and Pieces: Rap Jam: Volume One (SNES)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsOctober 22, 2020June 5, 20260

In the era of arguably the best basketball video game of all time, NBA Jam, the doors were opened for a bevy of knock-off games …

Dynowarz: Destruction of Spondylus (NES) Review
Gaming / NES

Dynowarz: Destruction of Spondylus (NES) Review

Wackoidby WackoidOctober 21, 2020May 28, 20260

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 …

A Look Back at Panzer Dragoon Saga (Sega Saturn)
Gaming / Sega Saturn

A Look Back at Panzer Dragoon Saga (Sega Saturn)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroOctober 19, 2020December 3, 20200

Today, Panzer Dragoon Saga is mainly known for the exorbitant price an NTSC-U copy commands in collector circles. Unfortunately, this has led most discussions around …

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