One of the disadvantages of working with younger people is that they missed out on excellent kids TV shows like Knightmare. We used to be endlessly enthralled by the adventures of the hapless kids that Treguard would introduce to the dungeon, particularly as the show was so ridiculously hard. Unfortunately, only a few of our […]
Archive: February, 2015
Ninja Gaiden
While readers in North America are likely familiar with the Ninja Gaiden games for the NES as being good but rather difficult platformers, here in Europe that’s much less common. Why? Well, the games were called Shadow Warriors over here, and the NES wasn’t as popular here. When we finally got games bearing the Ninja […]
Brand New Nintendo Shmup-Meets-Fighter ‘Star Versus’ Announced & Due For Cartridge Release
Geometry Wars has been the absolute pinnacle of retro-flavoured high-score action in more recent years, however, that’s all about to change. It looks like the Nintendo NES is due to get its very own intergalactic 360 degrees shooter, with multiplayer functionality and familiar feints from fighting games thrown into the mix.
Street Fighter II Review
Author: John Legendoffzelda A great video game presents immaculate execution of its ideas for interactive entertainment, and a great video game sequel uses this feat to override its existence as a follow-up. When the sequel reconfigures its established gameplay concepts with enough skill and perhaps even some accidental genius, it … Continue reading
Show us your collection: #27 Lifespiller79
It is my pleasure to feature this particular US based collection as it belongs to one of my favourite YouTubers Lifespiller79. He’s also one of the coolest guys I have ever made the acquaintance of so make sure you check out his channel. You will find links to his various social networking pages below our […]
Castlevania: Spectral Interlude hits ZX Spectrum
A surefire way to get the Retro Gamer team excited is by combining two of our favourite things, and Castlevania: Spectral Interlude does just that by slamming our favourite vampire-hunting series onto the the Spectrum. This homebrew release originally started out as a conversion of Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest to ZX Spectrum 128K, but eventually […]
Castlevania Spectral Interlude released for ZX Spectrum
Excitement levels are running high here at RGC Towers with the news that we can now finally play the long awaited Castlevania Spectral Interlude on our 128K machines. Spectrum communities around the globe have been eagerly awaiting the final release of the game ever since the tantalising demo was released by Sanchez a while back. […]
Mace ?
Hello, just got MACE from Amigakit for my SamFlex. I can’t get it to run offline. I do not have net at home. Came up with some error message about registering. Anyone know a work around? Thanks.
HuCast Games Release ‘Alice’s Mom’s Rescue’ On Sega Dreamcast
Despite only being announced last month without a release date in sight, HuCast Games have already put their latest Dreamcast homebrew title on sale. Alice’s Mom’s Rescue is the first homebrew release for Sega’s 128-bit console this year, an expansive platformer with a traditional pixel-art style – one which is now available to buy in […]
Brand New Nintendo NES Platformer ‘Mad Wizard: A Candelabra Chronicle’ Released On Cartridge
If you’ve felt that your Nintendo NES collection could do with a new adventure as of late, then look no further. Sly Dog Studios have finally released their long-awaited puzzle platformer Mad Wizard: A Candelabra Chronicle on cartridge for the 8-bit system.