Astyanax

Overall, Astyanax isn’t a bad game, and for those of us looking for hack-and-slash action on the NES, it is probably one of the better titles to choose from. Though the game does not rank among the best the 8-bit era has to offer, it will provide a couple of hours of fun—interspersed with [...]

Rastan

Among the limited Master System library, Rastan stands out as one of the best action titles available. It brings together good graphics, fun gameplay, and for the Conan fans among us, an ending that is very appropriate for a Conan-inspired character.
When I think of the 1980s, I am immediately reminded of G.I. Joe cartoons, [...]

Mutant Rampage Bodyslam

It has some serious flaws, but I cannot help but love Mutant Rampage Bodyslam for its unabashed cheesiness, its great graphics, and its variety of imaginative enemies . . . . As it stands, Mutant Rampage Bodyslam is the best (and only) beat-’em-up title for the CD-i and a must-own title if you have that [...]

Shining Force

Shining Force is a joy to play and is among the best titles for the Genesis . . . . Though I won’t claim this game has universal appeal, I think even gamers who do not traditionally play FRPGs will find themselves drawn to Shining Force.
It all started with Phantasy Star. That was my [...]

Star Wars: Episode I Racer

Would I recommend Star Wars: Episode 1 Racer? If you’re a fan of racing games and have an N64 lying around, it’s worth a look. It’s definitely not the cream of the N64 crop, and its dated graphics and sometimes frustrating track layouts can make it a chore to play, but if you [...]

RoboCop

Drawing from the movie’s memorable villains and characters, RoboCop for the NES could have been one of the better action games of its time. Unfortunately, some very poor design choices prevent this game from being as successful as the arcade port and condemn it to be just another average NES title.
In 1987, Orion Pictures [...]

Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side

Eternal Champions: Challenge from the Dark Side is not a spectacular game, but it is a game that I continue to play to this day for its varied cast of characters, its humor, and its presentation. This is one of the better titles ever released for the Sega CD, and considering that this game [...]

God of War

God of War is not only one of the best titles you will find for the Playstation 2, but it is one of the best action games ever . . . It’s one of those very rare games that you may find yourself popping in now and then five or ten years down the road [...]

Alone in the Dark

You won’t find yourself scared by Alone in the Dark, and you may become a little frustrated by its control and sometimes poor camera angles, but to survival horror fans, the experience may be rewarding enough to face these flaws.
If you’ve heard of the game Alone in the Dark, it’s quite possible it was in [...]

Silent Hill 0rigins

It ranks among the least of the Silent Hill games and is not a particularly remarkable entry into the survival horror genre, but Silent Hill fans will still be able to enjoy this game and what it has to offer. Those who are not will probably find their time and money spent better elsewhere.
If [...]