Category Archives: Reviews

Top Five: Worst Games Print Ads

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Cassidy

Five of the worst print ads to ever disgrace the pages of games publications, and the madness behind the marketers responsible.

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The Transformers: Mystery of Convoy

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Cassidy

“We Gonna Roll Out This Transformers Comvoy ‘Cross the U-S-A.”

Is there more to this Japan-exclusive title than meets the eye, or is it truly one of the defining kusogē games of its era?

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Super Mario Bros. Special

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Cassidy

“The Not-So Super Mario Bros. Special Show.”

The Mario game Nintendo would like you to forget. Did Hudson Soft drop the ball in handling the precious license, or did they perhaps hit too close to home for the Big N’s comfort?

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Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Cassidy

“The Struggle Isn’t over Till the Clock Tower Says Two.”

The horror comes home in Human Entertainment’s follow-up to the Scissorman saga. But does it cut as deep without the series standard trademarks on-hand?

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WCW Backstage Assault

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Cassidy

“WCW’s Backstage, All-Access Pass to Assault.”

World Championship Wrestling’s final video game gave us a glimpse into a wrestling promotion on the brink of death. A study of an ill-advised spin-off game, and the struggling promotion who lent it it’s branding.

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Arthur’s Quest: Battle for the Kingdom

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Cassidy

“In Thy Battle for the Kingdom Come, Arthur is Done.”

Could this vintage ValuSoft release be a cool bargain, or is its cruelty matched only by Morgan LeFay herself? A classic GameSpot review may have given us a pretty good clue.

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Quest 64

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Cassidy

“A Tribe Called Quest 64.”

Reviewing the N64’s “first authentic Full Polygon RPG,” and exploring why it was ultimately only one of just a few for the cartridge-based console. Is young Brian’s journey a quest worth accepting?

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Bad Street Brawler

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Cassidy

“Bad Street Brawler’s Baadasssss Song.”

The Power Glove-promoting punch ’em up gets put on trial. Plus, a walk down the street that lead to this game coming to the NES.

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Tiger Game.com (1997-2000)

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Cassidy

“Catch a Game.com by the Tail.”

The life and times of Tiger Electronics’ failed competitor to Nintendo’s Game Boy. Did it ever truly have a chance? Is Game.com Solitaire perhaps the loneliest game to ever exist?

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Cassidy

“Dr. Jekyll’s and Mr. Hyde’s Hour Of The Wandering Monstrosity (Give or Take 15 Minutes)”

What evil must lurk within the heart of man for this game to receive the reputation which it has? Is it fair for this farrago to be deemed a failure?

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