January 2019
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January 29, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Scintillatron 4096
While I liked the slower and more methodical approach to the dual-stick shoot 'em up genre, I found myself frustrated by the tiny bullets and repetitive progression. I also wish the enemy designs were...
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January 28, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Mickey Mouse's Illusion Series (Sega)
Episode #44 - This is the week of Kingdom Hearts III, the long-awaited sequel that brings Disney's most popular cartoons face-to-face with Final Fantasy. With Mickey Mouse once again headlining games, I wanted to t...
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January 25, 2019 Know the Game
Shoot 'Em Up or Heavy Metal Band?
Episode #2 - Defunct Games presents Know the Game, a new series where we attempt to learn more about Lorne Riseley by asking him inane questions about old school video games. In this episode, Cyril wants to know i...
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January 24, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: FutureGrind
FutureGrind has the makings for a great extreme sports franchise, but is missing some of what made OlliOlli and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater so addictive. While the short stages and focused structure keeps ...
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January 23, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: The Hong Kong Massacre
The Hong Kong Massacre an absolute treat for John Woo and shoot 'em up fans alike. This is a stylish action game full of diverse stages, exhilarating shootouts, criminal underworld intrigue and more s...
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January 22, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Fight of Gods
When the game is about Jesus fighting Santa Claus, I think it's safe to say that you know what you're getting. Fight of Gods is appropriately goofy, all while being a surprisingly solid fighting game ...
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January 21, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Prince of Persia (Sega CD)
Episode #43 - Like the sands of time, I want you to forget about the last three decades of Prince of Persia sequels, spin-offs and reboots. Let go of The Fallen King, The Forgotten Sands and, most importantly, Jake...
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January 18, 2019 Know the Game
Metal Gear Character or Sex Position?
Episode #1 - Defunct Games presents Know the Game, a new series where we attempt to learn more about Lorne Riseley by asking him inane questions about old school video games. In this debut episode, Cyril wants to ...
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January 17, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Omensight: Definitive Edition
Don't let the performance and technical issues keep you away from Omensight: Definitive Edition, because this little Switch game offers an epic story with a truly unique structure. The conceit is so c...
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January 15, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis)
Episode #42 - After spending 2018 writing reviews and recreating Electronic Gaming Monthly's Best & Worst Award ceremonies, I did something I haven't done in a long time -- I took a vacation. I spent nearly a full ...
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January 10, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Atari Flashback Classics
Even if you have nostalgia for the 150 arcade and console games found in this collection, Atari Flashback Classics is bound to disappoint. It's a barebones package that lacks a lot of the games that m...
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January 09, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Hellfront: Honeymoon
Although it doesn't look like much and has a horrendously awful name, Hellfront: Honeymoon is a surprisingly fast and fun real-time strategy game with some original ideas. It's the kind of game that i...
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January 08, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Battle Princess Madelyn
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game I desperately want to love. There are parts of this 2D action game that I absolutely adore, including the diverse stages, incredible bosses and charming characters. B...
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January 07, 2019 Game Over
Story Breakdown: Kabuki - Quantum Fighter (NES)
Episode #41 - Kabuki: Quantum Fighter is a game that should have been huge. It had intense action, inventive level designs, a cinematic story and a premise that is a lot deeper than you might expect. It was also a ...
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January 04, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: Planet RIX-13
As both an adventure game and a debut release from 9 Eyes Game Studio, Planet RIX-13 is a solid effort. It's not especially original, the story isn't as compelling as it could be and it will take you ...
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January 03, 2019 Reviews au Courant
Review: RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures
RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures starts off strong, but it won't take long for the game's many problems to show up. While I like the welcoming atmosphere and touchscreen controls, I found the game to b...