RETRO GAMES

The Berlin Wall

Surprisingly, Kaneko’s platformer has nothing to do with the post-war division of Germany, and everything to do with a little lad with a whacking great hammer.
27-09-21 6,581 0 comments
Darkwing Duck jumps up a tower under construction, with an enemy slightly above RETRO GAMES

Darkwing Duck

What one little change from Capcom’s platform shooter formula made Darkwing Duck so enjoyable?
27-08-21 6,583 0 comments
A screenshot of Robbit looking at a frog enemy, which is wearing a top hat OPM REVIEW

Jumping Flash!

Find out how the Official UK PlayStation Magazine rated this innovative 3D platform game back in 1995
27-06-19 21,171 44 comments
A screenshot of Marco Rossi on a precarious ledge, shooting an enemy soldier EDGE REVIEW

Metal Slug

The Metal Slug series is now firmly established as one of gaming’s greatest run-and-gun franchises – but what did Edge magazine make of the original in 1996?
25-10-18 21,773 10 comments
RETRO GAMES

Cadash

Why we’re fond of Taito’s RPG-inspired arcade game
06-12-17 19,352 2 comments
RETRO GAMES

Gekisha Boy

It’s a shoot-’em-up, but you’re shooting photos rather than bullets!
16-08-17 9,952 0 comments
RETRO GAMES

The History Of Bonk

The PC Engine was massively popular in Japan and had it’s own answer to Mario in the form of PC Kid. Known as Bonk in the West, this is the story of his popular adventures.
27-12-16 21,712 2 comments
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Croc

Does Croc fare better in 2D than he did in 3D?
01-06-16 7,532 0 comments
RETRO GAMES

Wheelie

It’s Wheelie tough. (Nick, your P45 is waiting at HR. – Darran)
12-06-15 10,657 1 comments
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Navy Seals

This platform shooter is one of the few GX4000 diamonds – it looks pretty and it’s incredibly hard.
20-05-15 10,855 0 comments
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Blue’s Journey

At its eye-watering RRP, we can imagine that this colourful platformer left Neo Geo owners feeling a little blue…
13-05-15 9,567 1 comments
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Akira

Nick’s retro manga kick returns him to the Amiga’s darkest hour…
02-03-15 9,343 1 comments
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Jet Set Radio

Darran gets sentimental about Sega’s innovative Dreamcast game.
27-02-15 7,872 0 comments
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Ninja Gaiden

Ninja Gaiden on the Master System? Yes! It’s Ninja Gaiden, reader, but not as you know it…
18-02-15 11,447 2 comments
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Dark Castle

It’s commonly known as one of the Mega Drive’s darkest moments; can Archaic Koala convince you otherwise?
19-05-14 27,670 1 comments