Category: Review

September 11, 2017

Flashgal

So first things first: The eponymous protagonist of Sega’s Flashgal is Wonder Woman. No, seriously, she may be called “Flashgal” for the …

September 11, 2017

Teddy Boy Blues isn’t the only Sega game to feature a Japanese idol. Vic Tokai’s UFO Senshi Yoko-chan (“UFO Warrior Yoko-chan”) …

September 11, 2017

You could get away with calling Sega’s Kenseiden “Castlevania in feudal Japan” and simply call it a day. That wouldn’t be wrong, because …

September 11, 2017

Platinum Games has pretty much made a name for itself with action games, but early in their history, they decided …

September 11, 2017

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Manhunter

The second installment picks up where its predecessor left off – you’ve commandeered an Orb aircraft and have chased your …

September 11, 2017

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Manhunter

Sierra’s Manhunter series is saddled with an unfortunately generic name – it is not related to the Hannibal Lecter novel …

September 11, 2017

The Black Cauldron seems to be one of the few animated films Disney wants to forget. Based on the Chronicles of …

September 9, 2017

This entry is part 3 of 9 in the series Golden Axe

The third console Golden Axe is largely considered to be a disappointment. The biggest reason is that gamers wanted a …

September 9, 2017

This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series Golden Axe

The Golden Axe series was created by Makoto Uchida (Altered Beast, Dynamite Cop). It’s a barbarian themed beat-em-up that’s heavily …

September 8, 2017

In an age where the fighting game has been dominated by tournament focused enthusiasts obsessed with perfection, it’s nice to …