During my quest, I graded at least 100 games with an “F” rating. Countless others received scores in the “D” and “C” range. No doubt about it: there’s an overwhelming amount of terrible titles for the NES. While the system’s great games will forever hold places in our hearts, so too will the bad; … Continue reading The 86 Worst NES Games: Introduction and #s 86-74
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
The Top 86 NES Games – #s 25-1
MY BRAIN IS ON FIRE. CLICK THE LINKS BELOW IF YOU NEED TO. PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 #25 – R.C. Pro-Am II Ok, so the four-player mode isn’t as awesome as I initially thought in my review. It doesn’t matter: R.C. Pro-Am II is still the best … Continue reading The Top 86 NES Games – #s 25-1
The Top 86 NES Games – #s 50-26
READ THESE FIRST PART 1 PART 2 #50 – Bionic Commando By taking away the ability to jump, Bionic Commando switched up the relatively new-ish (1988) platformer genre before it had a chance to grow stale. A bionic grappling arm is a pretty nifty way to get around, though … Continue reading The Top 86 NES Games – #s 50-26
The Top 86 NES Games – #’s 73-51
READ PART 1 FIRST, YOU GLORIOUS MINSTRELS! #73 – Shadow of the Ninja Think Ninja Gaiden, but with speedier gameplay, two player co-op, and less cinematics. Shadow of the Ninja doesn’t feel like a rip-off of the Gaiden series, so much as it does an alternate universe; one where Ryu … Continue reading The Top 86 NES Games – #’s 73-51
The Top 86 NES Games – Introduction and #’s 86-74
The NES was an amazing, groundbreaking, peach tree of a system, but choosing a mere 86 games to champion over the rest was a sweat-less task. The system is overrun with atrocious movie games, pathetic unlicensed abominations, and titles so foul that merely mentioning their names causes physical pain to those who’ve experienced them. … Continue reading The Top 86 NES Games – Introduction and #’s 86-74
What’s Next
As many of you now know, the Quest to Review Every NES Game is complete. 754 games. 3 ½years. Thousands of man-hours. Indescribable life changes. I am (almost) bereft of words. Yes, there is another quest looming on the horizon. I’ve received several guesses: SNES, Game Boy, the Famicom, even the PS2. Close, … Continue reading What’s Next
#754 – Zombie Nation
“Hey ladies!” So it’s come to this. PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Meldac DEVELOPER: Kaze GENRE: Shoot-em-up RELEASE DATE: September 1991 Namakubi, the decapitated samurai zombie head star of Zombie Nation, is the wind beneath our wings. He spews rivers of vomit upon creatures of the earth. Endless waves of … Continue reading #754 – Zombie Nation
#753 – Zoda’s Revenge: Star Tropics II
Zoda, at his book signing. “To Mike: Deadest Wishes! MWAHAHAHAH!” Don’t forget the opium! PLAYERS: 1 PUBLISHER: Nintendo DEVELOPER: Nintendo GENRE: Action/Adventure RELEASE DATE: March 1994 Mike, the innocuous, yo-yo lovin’, all-American blank slate returns for more island hopping in the sequel to Star Tropics. This time, Mike … Continue reading #753 – Zoda’s Revenge: Star Tropics II