May 2018

May 29, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Fox N Forests

Fox N Forests is an old school platformer that plays as good as it looks. The levels are varied, the bosses are memorable and there's a staggering amount of secret goodies hidden away in each stage. I...
May 28, 2018 Game Over

Story Breakdown: Shaq Fu (Genesis)

Episode #14 - This is Game Over: The Early Years, the show where we spoil the story and ending to some of your favorite games. Today we're celebrating the upcoming release of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn with a look ba...
May 28, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is the Castlevania sequel I always wanted. Whether you're a longtime fan of Konami's horror franchise or just looking for a fun throwback game, this faux 8-bitter gets ...
May 25, 2018 Review - Master System

Review: World Class Leader Board

Adam Wallace returns for another whack at the Defunct Games Golf Club. Today he's covering the U.S. Gold game World Class Leader Board for the Sega Master System. Is this game actually better than Gol...
May 24, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Ultimate Racing 2D

Although it's missing some gameplay elements and I have a few issues with the progression, I ended up having a good time with Ultimate Racing 2D. I like that it takes the simple top-down racer formula...
May 23, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Shio

As far as naps go, Shio had me tossing and turning. I was initially intrigued by the ambiguous story and lantern jumping, but this game falls apart in the second half. The platforming puzzles go from ...
May 22, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Creepy Road

Between the cool visuals and a wonderfully varied assortment of guns, there are things to like about Creepy Road. Unfortunately, most of what's good is undone by the terrible gameplay, slow pace, frus...
May 21, 2018 Game Over

Story Breakdown: Star Wars - Rebel Assault (Sega CD)

Episode #13 - This is Game Over: The Early Years, the show where we spoil the story and ending to some of your favorite games. Today we're celebrating the upcoming release of Solo: A Star Wars Story with a look bac...
May 18, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Floor Kids

Although it can be repetitive at times, I still had a great time playing Floor Kids. What it lacks in depth, it more than makes up for with charm and personality. I like the funky soundtrack, the hand...
May 18, 2018 Review - ZX Spectrum

Review: Golf

Adam Wallace returns for another whack at the Defunct Games Golf Club. This week we see the critic explore Golf by Virgin Games for the ZX Spectrum. Do you like trial and error in your sports game...
May 17, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Horizon Chase Turbo

Horizon Chase Turbo is more than just a fun throwback game, it's also one of the best racers I've played all year. This is a surprisingly long game filled with great graphics, a killer soundtrack, doz...
May 15, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: The Council - Ep. 2: Hide & Seek

Despite being thoroughly disappointed by this second episode, I'm still invested in these characters and the central mystery. As a standalone episode, there isn't much here to recommend. The puzzles a...
May 11, 2018 Review - Atari 2600

Review: Miniature Golf

Get ready to tee up for Defunct Games Golf Club Round 3! Adam Wallace starts his 18 week journey by reviewing Miniature Golf for the Atari 2600. Is this a hole in one or a hook right into the sand tra...
May 10, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Raging Justice

If what you're looking for is a fun little beat 'em up that doesn't stray too far away from the genre's cliches, then you'll probably get a few hours of enjoyment out of Raging Justice. Between the di...
May 09, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Dragon's Crown Pro

Even though it doesn't have much in the way of new content, Dragon's Crown Pro shines on the PlayStation 4. This is a brawler that evolves the genre in a lot of important ways, and the gorgeous visual...
May 09, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: BAFL: Brakes Are For Losers

With friends around, Brakes Are For Losers is an exciting (and often messy) multiplayer affair that is hard to resist. But even under the best circumstances, this debut release from Oudidon quickly ru...
May 07, 2018 Game Over

Story Breakdown: Dracula X - Rondo of Blood (PC Engine)

Episode #12 - This is Game Over: The Early Years, the show where we spoil the story and ending to some of your favorite games. Today we're looking at one of the greatest Castlevania games of all time: Dracula X - R...
May 04, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Solo

If you can get beyond some of the gameplay and technical issues, you'll find that Solo is a delightful puzzle adventure with a lot to offer. It's the kind of game that wants to not only challenge your...
May 01, 2018 Reviews au Courant

Review: Bullet Witch

I honestly don't know what people expected from this way-too-late PC port. Bullet Witch isn't some hidden gem that was misunderstood at the time, but is rather a poorly conceived action game that wasn...
May 01, 2018 Bad Acting

Bullet Witch - Great Moments in Bad Acting

Episode #12 - After a decade, Bullet Witch is back! I'm not sure why it happened, but XSEED Games decided to port the game to PC without any noticeable upgrades. This includes the terrible writing and voice acting,...