February 2016

February 29, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Superhot

In a world filled with Call of Duty clones, Superhot is a breath of fresh air. This is a staggeringly original action game that turns a clever premise into a masterpiece. With an exciting sci-fi story...
February 29, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rock 'N' Roll Defense

Even as somebody who hasn't played hundreds of hours of the popular genre, it didn't take long for me to grow bored with Rock 'N' Roll Defense. Despite having a great theme to build off of, this game ...
February 26, 2016 Review - Super NES

Review: Kirby's Dream Course

The Defunct Games Golf Club returns! Adam Wallace takes a look at Kirby's Dream Course on the Super NES. What's that you say; it's not a real golf game? Well, Adam disagrees. Deal with it. Find o...
February 22, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Super Bomb Rush!

Super Bomb Rush is simple and flashy, but ultimately shallow. It won't take long to get your fill and you'll spend most of your time staring at 10% of the screen. It's a fast-paced time-waster, but th...
February 19, 2016 Review - Sega 32X

Review: Golf Magazine: 36 Great Holes Starring Fred Couples

The Defunct Games Golf Club returns! Golf Magazine: 36 Great Holes Starring Fred Couples may not be the best golf game Adam Wallace has reviewed, but it definitely has the longest name. Find out why t...
February 19, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Sprinter

Sprinter is a fun action game that mixes twitch gameplay with traditional stealth mechanics. While not very deep or involving, I was satisfied with both the story and challenge. Even when I felt like ...
February 17, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Dub Dash

While bright and full of energy, Dub Dash is hiding a dark secret. What should have been a fun take on the racing and rhythm genres is turned into a frustrating mess thanks to one of the most bone-hea...
February 17, 2016 Review - Game Boy

Review: Titus the Fox: To Marrakech and Back

Tom Lenting returns with the first of two brand new retro reviews. This week he takes a look at Titus the Fox, the 2D sidescroller from Titus Interactive. Does this Game Boy port hold up? Find ou...
February 16, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rainbow Moon

While I still have a lot of issues with the slow pacing and bland story, I'm happy I had a chance to revisit Rainbow Moon. There's a lot to like about the colorful visuals and long adventure, and at $...
February 12, 2016 Review - Sega CD

Review: Links: The Challenge of Golf

The Defunct Games Golf Club returns! This week, Adam Wallace totally rejects Links: The Challenge of Golf. Could this be the worst game he reviews? Find out now when Adam takes a look at this Seg...
February 11, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: MOP: Operation Cleanup

As much as I like the message, I find it hard to recommend MOP: Operation Cleanup. The gameplay issues sink what could have been a fun, albeit standard 2D platformer. This feels more like a blown-up m...
February 05, 2016 Review - Genesis

Review: PGA Tour Golf III

The Defunct Games Golf Club returns! This week, Adam Wallace grabs his 1 iron for PGA Tour Golf III on the Sega Genesis. This was Electronic Arts at the top of their sports game, and it shows. Find ou...
February 01, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rabi-Ribi

While not especially original, Rabi-Ribi mixes the Metroidvania formula with cutesy anime. While the gameplay is sound, the story is a bit too wordy and it feels derivative of too many other action ga...
February 01, 2016 Reviews au Courant

Review: Spellweaver

In a market filled with free-to-play card games, Spellweaver stands out. It's a great playing trading card game that innovates on the genre and offers enough complexity to keep gamers invested for mon...