If you were the owner of an 8-bit computer, odds are you had this wonderful little game. Essentially a comic book come to life, the aim was to take control of precocious nipper Jack and cause as much mayhem as possible. Developer, Greg Holmes, explains how the game came to be. During the early Eighties, […]
Super Mario Sunshine might not be every retro gamer’s favourite outing of the famous plumber, but its quirky mechanics sure do attract a loyal fan-base. Without the water-propelled action and cleaning mechanics though, how would the Gamecube hit’s levels fare when thrown into a more traditional 3D platformer? Well, you’re about to find out with […]
Issue 138 of Retro Gamer has hit the shelves, and is jam-packed with features on your favourite retro games, systems and developers. Leading the issue is our Bluffer’s Guide To Point-And-Click Adventures, examining the history of a genre which has given us such classics as The Secret Of Monkey Island, Broken Sword and Day Of […]
One of the most disappointing aspects of gaming is seeing how few of Sega’s flagship 16-bit franchises are still being used today. While Streets of Rage and Golden Axe may have to remain as distant memories, ToeJam & Earl on the other hand appears to be making a funkadelic comeback.
There are very few hard truths in gaming, but we’re pretty sure that one of them is that the hobby is greatly diminished whenever ToeJam & Earl are absent. Funktron’s coolest duo hasn’t been sighted since ToeJam & Earl III was released back in 2002 for the original Xbox, with plans for a sequel on […]
Since February 2012, gamers worldwide have had access to a low-cost credit-card sized computer that fulfils many of their retro gaming needs. From unofficial ways of gaining more Nintendo 3DS Streetpasses to a fully fledged emulation system, the Raspberry Pi has just opened up even more gaming avenues through a much needed update – bringing […]