That’s right, Egon’s out in front. I find this game guilty… of being AWESOME! PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: HAL Labs DEVELOPER: HAL Labs GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: 1990 New Ghostbusters II is what most gamers desired/expected to see from a “Ghostbusters” game circa ’89. Instead of mundane tasks … Continue reading By Request – New Ghostbusters II
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Weekend Roundup: Reviews for the Masses
Far be it from me to shortchange anybody’s request for a game review, but… you all gave me a lot of requests; 43, if my math isn’t mistaken. There’s no way I can devote large chunks of time to each game – especially deep titles like Sweet Home, Mother, or Final Fantasy 2 and … Continue reading Weekend Roundup: Reviews for the Masses
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti – By Request
A fresh take on a bloody favorite. Cause it’s… Wanpaku? PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Namco(t) DEVELOPER: NOW Production GENRE: Action RELEASE DATE: July 1989 It’s amazing that the Splatterhouse series didn’t offend more parental sensibilities when its sequel debuted on the Genesis in 1992. The series wasn’t just gory: it … Continue reading Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti – By Request
Summer Carnival ’92: Recca – By Request
Now you’re playing with power. Death! It is everywhere! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Naxat Soft DEVELOPER: KID GENRE: Shoot-em-up RELEASE DATE: July 1992 Imagine a summer carnival in 1992: carousels, fried twinkies, vomit, girls in skimpy clothing, enormous stuffed animals, glistening sweat. The carnival is a hazy fantasy that … Continue reading Summer Carnival ’92: Recca – By Request
International Cricket – By Request
You have to dress like a member of Devo to participate in cricket. Swagger is also a requirement for bowlers. PLAYERS: 1-2 simultaneous PUBLISHER: Laser Beam Entertainment DEVELOPER: Beam Software GENRE: Sports RELEASE DATE: 1992 Much to my chagrin, International Cricket is not about a cricket who travels … Continue reading International Cricket – By Request