We dig into Capcom’s vaults and pull out Dino Crisis 2. Capcom’s first attempt at replacing “survival horror” with “shooting things in the face” is scrutinized. Is this fossil worth your time or has it gone extinc–No. I promised no dinosaur puns. I promised.
Category: "RetroGrade"
RetroGrade: Kirby’s Dream Course Review
The strengths of the Kirby franchise lay not in robust story telling but in charming gameplay and whimsical presentation. In this regard, Kirby’s Dream Course does not dissapoint.
RetroGrade: Batman Review (NES)
With Batman: Arkham City on the horizon, let’s take a look back to the first Batman game on the NES.
RetroGrade: Road Rash III Review
Ah, there’s nothing like going out for a ride and bashing in the face of every other biker on the road. Road Rash gives us an opportunity to take out our road rage without getting arrested or thrown in an insane asylum. Check out our review on this nitrous-induced joyride.
RetroGrade: Ecco The Dolphin Review
Here’s a game we all remember…but really remember nothing about, right? What was Ecco really all about and does it hold up over the years? Read the review to see our opinion.
RetroGrade: Earthbound Zero Review
Earthbound is a cult classic and an expensive cartridge to get your hands on these days. Earthbound Zero is its prequel that was never released in the United States. Does it stack up to the SNES fan favorite?
RetroGrade: Splatterhouse Review
Splatterhouse is a household name these days. Well known for its gore even back when gore was hard to come by, Splatterhouse has become a cult classic over the years. But how good was the original, really?
RetroGrade: Blaster Master Review
Blaster Master is one of those games that retro gamers tend to romanticize about. The unique blend of platformer and run-and-gun genres combine with cutting edge graphics, a catchy soundtrack, and a fantastically original storyline to create this Sunsoft success story.
RetroGrade: Jackal Review
Jackal represents a genre of games that aren’t seen very often anymore. This overhead view free roaming run and gun style is primarily seen in titles such as Gauntlet, but even that title has faded in recent years. It’s unfortunate to see developers leaving this style of game in the dust.
RetroGrade: Castlevania Review
Ah Castlevania. The title alone has come so far that it’s synonymous with vampires and Dracula even to non-gamers. The very first edition into what has become a huge lineage of these games set the tone well for what fans of the style could expect in the future (if you ignore Castlevania II).
