Super Metroid (SNES)

Super Metroid (SNES)

Today, Super Metroid is not only considered one of the best games for the Super Nintendo but one of the best games ever made. However, when I bought my copy back in 1994, I really didn’t know what to expect. I was no longer a subscriber to Nintendo Power so I didn’t...
Super Mario Bros. (NES)

Super Mario Bros. (NES)

  Home video gaming in the 1980’s was ultimately defined by two consoles, the Atari Video Computer System (2600) and the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Sure, there were many other popular, well received, and well made consoles during that time, but it...
An Atari 2600 Review: Star Castle Arcade

An Atari 2600 Review: Star Castle Arcade

Star Castle Arcade is a frantic, single-screen space shooter for the iconic Atari 2600 video game console. You control a spaceship that navigates around a giant space cannon which is enclosed and protected by three oppositely rotating concentric energy rings. You must...
Sega Forever Review: Phantasy Star II

Sega Forever Review: Phantasy Star II

In the past, Sega has often released its Genesis games in collections for consoles, and a few titles also found their way onto mobile platforms. Now, the “Sega Forever” line is slated to bring all of Sega’s past releases onto mobile formats in a uniform manner. The...