Fortified Zone (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Fortified Zone is essentially those top-down stages from classic Contra titles but with 2-player co-op over a link cable. It is impressive because each player can venture in their own direction with all their action happening off-screen. Honestly, I am not really sure how this is possible on the original Gameboy but it offers some […]
Silent Hill 2 Remake (PS5) First Look
I didn’t have to delve very deeply to unearth my memories of the Silent Hill games. It was this very franchise that drew me into the world of survival horror games, and I’ve never since stopped to properly show my appreciation for a franchise that I’ve held close to my heart since 1999. With the […]
KillSquad (PS4) Review with Stream
Originally released on PC a couple years ago, KillSquad is now available on console complete with full multiplayer glory. It is a top-down twin-stick shooter with RPG mechanics, a formula that isn’t used nearly enough in the modern gaming landscape. All the gaming stereotypes are here: a handful of characters each with a unique set […]
Sinden Light Guns – A Retro Treasure in a Modern World
Light guns have long since fallen to the relentlessly rolling wheels of time, leaving behind only vivid yet fond memories of growing up in simpler times. Maybe, like my own, the memories conjured are of playing games like Duck Hunt or Operation Wolf on the N.E.S; discarded candy wrappers, soda cans and the odd crushed […]
Woody Woodpecker Racing (GBC, 2000) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Don’t let the big headed racers fool you. Woody Woodpecker Racing on Gameboy Color is probably the closest thing to Mario Kart on GBC. It is a quality, purposely designed slow-paced racer with an elaborate 2-player link cable mode. The multiplayer mode was actually designed as a focus, not an after thought. I guess not […]