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Retro Reviews

Reviews for retro gaming. Games of the past.

Import Gaming with Wonderswan | Featured
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Import Gaming with Wonderswan

January 2, 2017January 2, 2017 Andy Kidwell3

Want to get into import gaming but don’t know where to start? Try the Wonderswan!

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TBT REVIEW: Darksiders

December 22, 2016December 21, 2016 Drew D.2

“Another horse, fiery red, went out… and there was given to him a great sword” (Rev 6:4)

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REVIEW: Kira Kira Star Night DX

December 15, 2016December 13, 2016 Justin Guillou3

A new Famicom game in 2016!? SWEET!

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TBT REVIEW: The Legend of Zelda – Ocarina of Time

December 8, 2016December 7, 2016 Drew D.2

That ever was and ever will be, the Greatest of All Time

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TBT REVIEW: The Legend of Zelda – The Minish Cap

December 1, 2016November 22, 2016 Drew D.0

One of Link’s most fun adventures comes in tiny proportions!

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TBT REVIEW: Rusty (PC-9800)

November 17, 2016November 14, 2016 Andy Kidwell3

Rusty! Castlevania in a D-cup!

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TBT Review: The Legend of Zelda – A Link to the Past

November 10, 2016November 8, 2016 Drew D.3

Hardly a niche game and for all the right reasons

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TBT REVIEW: Star Wars Rebel Strike: Rogue Squadron III

November 3, 2016November 2, 2016 Drew D.0

But, uh, everything’s perfectly all right now. We’re fine. We’re all fine here, now, thank you…How are you?

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TBT REVIEW: Kabuki Quantum Fighter

October 27, 2016October 16, 2016 Andy Kidwell1

Now whip it! Whip it good!

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TBT Review: Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 Drew D.2

Look at the size of that thing!

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TBT REVIEW: Kendo Rage

October 6, 2016October 2, 2016 Andy Kidwell1

A game about kendo, magical girls, monsters, and getting to school on time!

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TBT REVIEW: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

September 29, 2016September 27, 2016 Drew D.2

Time to fly, farm boy!

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TBT REVIEW: Threads of Fate

September 22, 2016 Andy Kidwell3

Go on an adventure with a spunky princess and a mysterious boy to find ancient relics!

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RETRO REVIEW: Pokémon Red Version

March 23, 2016March 22, 2016 Chris Melchin1

It shows its age, but it’s as much fun now as it was back in the day.

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REVIEW: Rogue Legacy

February 20, 2016February 14, 2016 William Haderlie3

Whether you want to play a retro style metroidvania, or you want to engage in a roguelike challenge, this is a very great game to pick up and play.

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RETRO REVIEW: Little Busters!

October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 Chris Melchin1

Little Busters is, quite simply, one of the best stories I’ve ever experienced.

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RETRO REVEW: Mega Man X2

September 19, 2015September 15, 2015 Justin Guillou0

Maverick Hunter X is at it again!

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RETRO REVIEW: The Misadventures of Tron Bonne

September 12, 2015September 8, 2015 Operation Rainfall Contributor4

Experience the Mega Man Legends universe from the perspective of the villain.

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RETRO REVIEW: Metroid: Zero Mission

August 29, 2015August 26, 2015 Justin Guillou1

Metroid learns how to crawl into an amazing game.

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Cat Girl Alliance
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(18+) EROGE REVIEW: Cat Girl Alliance

August 15, 2015August 11, 2015 Benny Carrillo0

Sekilala’s Cat Girl Alliance is one of those Eroge that’s both bizzare for its content, design decisions, and odd characterization.

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