I’m going to make a very bold statement here: Yoshi’s Story is the most underrated Nintendo game ever made. The little dinosaur’s N64 romp has been criticised over the years for being too short, too easy, and not a patch on the game many argue to be the greatest platformer…
Read MoreHere it is. Quite possibly the most reviled Castlevania game of all time (yes, even more than that woeful fighting game, or the terrible Nintendo 64 games), Castlevania Adventure, has arrived on the Nintendo 3DS eShop Virtual Console. Perhaps understanding just how bad the reputation for this game is, it’s…
Read MoreTumble Pop is the kind of game the Game Boy really excelled at. It’s a simple, joyous little arcade game, and while it’s a title that’s largely been forgotten to history, it’s a game that is worth looking at again now. Released back in 1993, it’s a simple take on…
Read MoreKirby is ever reliable for two things: firstly his games are full of charm, and secondly they’re obscenely easy. Too easy, as was the case of the original Kirby’s Dream Land. The sequel is the more balanced game, but just be aware that the price you’re paying here is not…
Read MoreConfession time: I’ve never been a huge fan of Sonic games. I’m not particularly good at them, and there just hasn’t been enough to them to inspire me to become good at them. The characters, colours and overall charm has always been on the wrong side of over-the-top for me.…
Read MoreGame & Watch Gallery is still one of the best value downloads on the 3DS Virtual Console. Perfect for short bursts of play and backed by some especially strong Mario-themed remakes of the classic LCD minigames it’s a game that has remained high on my rotation. The sequel feels like…
Read MoreI’m a big fan of roguelike games. There’s something mesmerising about wandering through randomly-generated dungeons, focusing on nothing more than a simple but elegant combat system. There’s been a lot of good roguelikes through the years, and I suspect there will be many more to come. That said, Eternal Quest…
Read MoreI’m a big fan of roguelike games. There’s something mesmerising about wandering through randomly-generated dungeons, focusing on nothing more than a simple but elegant combat system. There’s been a lot of good roguelikes through the years, and I suspect there will be many more to come. That said, Eternal Quest…
Read MoreThe PlayStation really wasn’t short on entertaining JRPGs. Though many have had their fix from three incredible Final Fantasy games, the more committed fans were able to experience the genesis of Atelier games, the first Wild Arms and, of course, Grandia. Arc The Lad is probably one of the least…
Read MoreThe PlayStation really wasn’t short on entertaining JRPGs. Though many have had their fix from three incredible Final Fantasy games, the more committed fans were able to experience the genesis of Atelier games, the first Wild Arms and, of course, Grandia. Arc The Lad is probably one of the least…
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