May 2015

May 29, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: Horizon Shift

Don't let the retro-inspired visuals fool you; Horizon Shift is one of the year's best shoot-em-ups. Switching sides and jumping around the screen may not sound like much, but they become a game chang...
May 29, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: Regency Solitaire

Don't be fooled by the 19th century setting, Regency Solitaire is one of this year's most addictive games. You can't help but fall in love with Bella as she solves all of her problems the old fashione...
May 27, 2015 Review - Intellivision

Review: Kool-Aid Man

Adam Wallace returns with another must-read retro review. This time he's taking another look at Kool-Aid Man. What does he think of this Intellivision port? Find out when you read his full review...
May 26, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: Vortex Attack

Vortex Attack is a fun throwback shoot-em-up that is marred by repetitive action, disappointing boss fights and a serious pacing issue. Fans of the genre may get a kick out of the competitive scoring ...
May 25, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Fruit of Grisaia

Defunct Games reviews The Fruit of Grisaia, out this week on Steam. The Fruit of Grisaia is a perfectly good visual novel that is marred by pacing issues and a whole lot of underage sex. Fans of the a...
May 25, 2015 Interview Reenactment

Shigeru Miyamoto: American Pop Culture & Bluegrass (w/ Joe D...

Episode #12 - We're mixing things up with today's episode. Instead of going back to Next Generation, we're going to recreate an interview with Mario mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto that was featured in a 1998 issue of ...
May 23, 2015 Defunct Games Contest

Weekend Contest: Win a Copy of Brawl for PlayStation 4

Episode #4 - It's Memorial Day Weekend, and we want to honor the super-sized weekend with an extra-large contest of our own. This week we're giving away a LOT of copies of Brawl, the Bomberman-esque party game for...
May 22, 2015 Review - ColecoVision

Review: River Raid

Adam Wallace is back with yet another must-read retro review. This time he's taking a look at one of his favorite games of all time -- River Raid. How does this ColecoVision port compare to the Atari ...
May 22, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: Lifeless Planet: Premier Edition

Lifeless Planet does an excellent job of creating a unique alien world full of gorgeous sights to take in. Unfortunately, the game built around this inhabitable world lacks thrills and excitement. The...
May 20, 2015 Review - ColecoVision

Review: Venture

Adam Wallace returns with another incredible retro review. This week he's taking a look at Venture for the ColecoVision. Is this adventure worth taking? Find out now!...
May 15, 2015 Review - Intellivision

Review: Tron: Deadly Discs

Adam Wallace returns with another review. This week he's taking a look at Tron: Deadly Discs for the Intellivision....
May 15, 2015 Nintendo Power Uncovered

Nintendo Power #43: December 1992 - Death Valley Rally

Episode #43 - Nintendo Power Uncovered is back! After taking a year hiatus, Cyril is back with a brand new Nintendo Power review. This issue features two of the most recognizable cartoon characters of all time -- W...
May 14, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy is a devilishly clever mix of Castlevania and Spelunky. No matter how many times they die, players will never grow tired of the large variety of characters and classes, as well as a world...
May 14, 2015 YOLO

You Only Live Once: Horizon Shift (Steam)

Episode #12 - Today we're going to shake things up a little with a new episode of You Only Live Once, the show where I see how far I can go on a single life. In the past we've only looked at old 8- and 16-bit games...
May 13, 2015 Review - Intellivision

Review: Astrosmash

Adam Wallace returns with yet another retro shooter. This week he's taking a look at Astrosmash on the Intellivision. Does this game compare to Asteroids and Space Invaders? Find out when Adam re...
May 12, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: Color Guardians

Color Guardians has a simple premise that quickly overstays its welcome. The gameplay is basic and easy to learn, but the unfair stages will send players into a rage. The game becomes less fun as each...
May 11, 2015 Reviews au Courant

Review: Why Am I Dead At Sea

Although it looks like Earthbound, Why Am I Dead At Sea is more of a murder mystery than role-playing game. The graphics may be simple, but the story is complicated and full of twists and turns. While...
May 08, 2015 Review - ColecoVision

Review: GORF

Adam Wallace returns with another retro review. This week he's taking a look at GORF for the ColecoVision. That's right, GORF! What does it stand for? Is it any good? Why is he bothering to ...
May 06, 2015 Review - ColecoVision

Review: Zaxxon

Adam Wallace returns with another batch of retro reviews, including this week's look at Zaxxon for the ColecoVision. How does this version compare to the arcade? Find out when you read Adam's ful...
May 04, 2015 Instant Expert

How Old Do Retro Game Characters Look?

Episode #13 - Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about Microsoft's How-Old.net website. It's a goofy little program that is supposed to accurately assess your age. Unfortunately, it's not...