A couple of weeks ago I felt a little nostalgic, and I really wanted to play some of those un-tampered classic that I use to enjoy as a kid. I already tried playing remakes such as Sonic Adventure DX, but with it came a whole new set of glitches, frame rate and clipping issues that either weren’t present in the original, or if they were it would be excusable for a game that released before the Y2K had the opportunity to end life on Earth. VGA Review follows!
Category: "RetroVerse"
RetroGrade: Metal Gear (MSX)
It’s not surprising that few people realize that Kojima’s ongoing stealth franchise started way before the PSone era. In fact Metal Gear Solid owes its roots this game. So how does the MSX version of Metal Gear stand up to the test of time?
RetroFlect: Secret Of Mana Discussion
Secret of Mana is a nostalgic favorite for many RPG fans. It has it all: a great story, decent graphics, great music, and multiplayer. Does it stand the test of the time? Join Drew and Brandon in another RetroFlect as they discuss this classic.
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.
Proof Frogger is Still a Hit
According to MSNBC.com the young man from Clemson South Carolina decided that playing the game “Frogger” was not enough for him.
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.
RetroFlect: Super Spike V’Ball Discussion
Before beach volleyball meant scantily-clad women with simply ridiculous breast sizes, we had an arcade smash known as Super Spike V’ball. This popular retro sports title was a great original take on volleyball, but does it stack up well against newer titles? Stakenborg and Drew dig into this game to find out.
RetroGrade Live!: Batman Playthrough (NES)
The other night on GameBlurb (((On Air))) Stakenborg played as the caped crusader to help clean up the mean streets of Gotham City.
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.
RetroFlect: Double Dragon II Discussion
Beat ‘em ups have long been regarded as favorites among retro gamers. While “Double Dragon II: The Revenge” is undoubtedly a quintessential genre and console classic in the minds of many retro gamers, some feel that it falls a little short of the “perfect” mark.
Retroids Art Show And Retro Art Giveaway!
[Update: Our winners have been chosen!] In celebration of the upcoming Retroids Art Show at Play N Trade (Oviedo, FL) on May 14th, artist Mark Perez has given us five kick ass retro prints to giveaway!
RetroGrade Live!: Jackal (NES)
Last night on GameBlurb (((On Air))) Drew and Stakenborg went behind enemy lines to rescue their comrades in Jackal (NES). They made it to the last boss then their “pocket full of miracles” ran out…
RetroGrade Live!: Streets Of Rage 2 Playthrough (Genesis)
Last night on GameBlurb ((On Air)) Drew and Stakenborg played one of the finest beat ‘em up’s to ever grace the 16bit era, Streets of Rage 2. They worked as a team (somewhat) and rocketed through this classic in just under an hour.
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 Live!: Double Dragon II (NES)
Last night on GameBlurb ((On Air)) Drew and Brandon kicked it old school (literally) with Double Dragon II: The Revenge on the NES.
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?
