July 2014

July 30, 2014 TurboDuo

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...
July 30, 2014 PS Vita

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...
July 30, 2014 Master System

Review: The Flash

Forget the upcoming TV show, because Adam Wallace is here to review The Flash for the Sega Master System. Does this do the popular comic book superhero justice, or is it just another terrible licensed...
July 30, 2014 Steam

Review: The Flash

Forget the upcoming TV show, because Adam Wallace is here to review The Flash for the Sega Master System. Does this do the popular comic book superhero justice, or is it just another terrible licensed...
July 25, 2014 PlayStation 4

Review: Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty!

With a likeable character, great puzzles and an intriguing world to explore, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty! may be the most compelling adventure game currently available on PlayStation 4. Un...
July 23, 2014 PS Vita

Review: The Swapper

Despite being a puzzle game with a very simple (albeit ingenious) gimmick, The Swapper manages to subvert expectations and tell one of the best science fiction stories of the year. Between its unique ...
July 23, 2014 Atari 2600

Review: Spider-Man

The song may say that Spider-Man can do whatever a spider can, but I'm not sure that's the case when it comes to Spider-Man on the Atari 2600. We've brought in Adam Wallace to get to the bottom of thi...
July 23, 2014 PlayStation 4

Review: Spider-Man

The song may say that Spider-Man can do whatever a spider can, but I'm not sure that's the case when it comes to Spider-Man on the Atari 2600. We've brought in Adam Wallace to get to the bottom of thi...
July 22, 2014 Dreamcast

Review: Crimsonland

Based on the 2003 game of the same name, Crimsonland is a fun four-player dual-stick shooter with sixty levels and a nice variety of baddies. Unfortunately, it's also insanely dull. The levels rarely ...
July 22, 2014 PlayStation 4

Review: Crimsonland

Based on the 2003 game of the same name, Crimsonland is a fun four-player dual-stick shooter with sixty levels and a nice variety of baddies. Unfortunately, it's also insanely dull. The levels rarely ...
July 21, 2014 Sega Saturn

Review: Zombie Driver: Ultimate Edition

Zombie Driver: Ultimate Edition plays out like a cross between Grand Theft Auto 2 and Choplifter. Players race around the city picking up survivors and avoiding the zombie hordes. It's a fun game with...
July 21, 2014 Xbox One

Review: Zombie Driver: Ultimate Edition

Zombie Driver: Ultimate Edition plays out like a cross between Grand Theft Auto 2 and Choplifter. Players race around the city picking up survivors and avoiding the zombie hordes. It's a fun game with...
July 16, 2014 NES

Review: The Uncanny X-Men

Adam Wallace returns with another classic review. For the first time in 2014, he's tackling the Nintendo Entertainment System. Does LJN's version of The Uncanny X-Men live up to the comic book hype�...
July 16, 2014 Steam

Review: The Uncanny X-Men

Adam Wallace returns with another classic review. For the first time in 2014, he's tackling the Nintendo Entertainment System. Does LJN's version of The Uncanny X-Men live up to the comic book hype�...
July 09, 2014 Game Gear

Review: Blue Estate

Blue Estate is a light gun game that doesn't use a light gun. Grab your DualShock 4, because this on-rails shooter uses gyroscope technology to take players through eight exciting stages. Too bad the ...
July 09, 2014 PlayStation 4

Review: Blue Estate

Blue Estate is a light gun game that doesn't use a light gun. Grab your DualShock 4, because this on-rails shooter uses gyroscope technology to take players through eight exciting stages. Too bad the ...
July 09, 2014 Atari 2600

Review: Superman

It's Super Hero Month here at Defunct Games! Kicking off the excitement is Adam Wallace's review of Superman for the Atari 2600. Does the world's most recognizable hero translate to this 8-bitter?...
July 09, 2014 PlayStation 4

Review: Superman

It's Super Hero Month here at Defunct Games! Kicking off the excitement is Adam Wallace's review of Superman for the Atari 2600. Does the world's most recognizable hero translate to this 8-bitter?...
July 08, 2014 TurboDuo

Review: Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition

Another World is one of the most important video games of all time. It started the ball rolling for cinematic action games with emotional stories, and it has never looked better than it does on the Pl...
July 08, 2014 PlayStation 4

Review: Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition

Another World is one of the most important video games of all time. It started the ball rolling for cinematic action games with emotional stories, and it has never looked better than it does on the Pl...
July 07, 2014 TurboDuo

Review: Sniper Elite III

Sniper Elite III is a third-person action game with a heavy emphasis on stealth action and sniping. Thankfully the levels are large and the player always feels in control, even in the frequent indoor ...
July 07, 2014 PlayStation 4

Review: Sniper Elite III

Sniper Elite III is a third-person action game with a heavy emphasis on stealth action and sniping. Thankfully the levels are large and the player always feels in control, even in the frequent indoor ...
July 04, 2014 Dreamcast

Review: Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland

Atelier Rorona Plus may not reinvent the role-playing genre, but it does add new life to the poorly-received 2010 game. By fixing many of the original game's problems (including combat, crafting, exp...
July 04, 2014 PS Vita

Review: Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland

Atelier Rorona Plus may not reinvent the role-playing genre, but it does add new life to the poorly-received 2010 game. By fixing many of the original game's problems (including combat, crafting, exp...