Latest Articles

Xexex

Released in 1991, Xexex (pronounced “zeks-zeks”) is perhaps the ultimate Konami shooter, a culmination of the craft they had honed

Crimson Shroud

It isn’t always easy being an admirer of Yasumi Matsuno’s enticing worlds and narratives. Not only are half of them

Detective Grimoire (2007)

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Detective Grimoire

It’s astounding just how much people take the days of Flash gaming for granted. The innovation of Flash lead to

Detective Grimoire (2014)

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Detective Grimoire

The new Detective Grimoire was a far cry from its confused predecessor. The art style was shifted to a very Secret of

Space Quest I

This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series Space Quest

When Sierra released King’s Quest in 1984, it took the computer gaming world by storm. Sierra then branched out by

Kabuki Quantum Fighter

Kabuki Quantum Fighter or Jigoku Gokuraku Maru, as it’s known in Japan, is a 2D action/platformer released in the early 90s for

Getsu Fuuma Den

    A quick look at Getsu Fuuma Den (also known as Getsu Fuumaden, Getsufu Maden, or any other similar translation, and

Flashgal

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

UFO Senshi Yoko-chan

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”)

Kenseiden

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

Manage Cookie Settings