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Retro Reviews

Reviews for retro gaming. Games of the past.

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RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man Zero 2

May 28, 2014May 27, 2014 Phil Schipper2

After the new direction Inticreates brought to the Mega Man series with the awesome Mega Man Zero, how does its sequel compare?

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RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man Zero

May 28, 2014May 27, 2014 Phil Schipper3

Everyone’s favorite hero from Mega Man X is back in his own spin-off series, ready to slash, stab and blast through anyone who gets in his way.

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RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man X

May 23, 2014May 21, 2014 Former Contributor Nathan Stiles4

Mega Man X is the complete package, from presentation to level design to gameplay, it is platforming perfection.

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RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man 8 (PS1)

May 16, 2014May 16, 2017 Justin Guillou12

Go find Dr. Wahwee!

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RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man VII

May 10, 2014May 10, 2014 Tyler Lubben3

It might not be the best Mega Man game, but… um… graphics?

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RETRO REVIEW: Mega Man 6 (NES)

May 9, 2014May 8, 2014 Justin Guillou3

Being the sixth game does not make it any less enjoyable.

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RETRO REVIEW: Legend of Legaia

March 29, 2014March 31, 2014 Former Contributor Nathan Stiles16

Is Legend of Legaia a hidden gem I just couldn’t handle as a child, or was I right to have left it unplayed all these years?

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RETRO REVIEW: Shaman King: Master of Spirits

March 8, 2014March 7, 2014 Phil Schipper2

Shaman King: Master of Spirits is short, but if you play it, you could make an unbreakable bond. The world around you is not what it seems.

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RETRO REVIEW: Chrono Trigger (DS)

March 1, 2014March 1, 2014 Justin Guillou9

If you like JRPGs, you need to play this game!

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RETRO REVIEW: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

February 22, 2014February 22, 2014 Justin Guillou2

Check out the lost chapter of the Castlevania saga!

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RETRO REVIEW: Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

February 18, 2014February 16, 2014 Josh Speer2

“I am the blade to banish all evil, and I’ve come to see you annihilated.”

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RETRO REVIEW: Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

February 15, 2014February 17, 2014 Justin Guillou1

CHARLOTTE! JONATHAN! CHARLOTTE! JONATHAN!…

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RETRO REVIEW: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

February 11, 2014February 12, 2014 Guy Rainey2

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is the direct follow-up to Aria of Sorrow. Let’s take a look at it.

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RETRO REVIEW: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

February 8, 2014February 1, 2014 Guy Rainey2

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow is the culmination of everything Konami learned from Symphony of the Night, through their successful GBA titles.

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RETRO REVIEW: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

February 4, 2014February 2, 2014 Steve Baltimore3

A review of the classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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RETRO REVIEW: Jet Force Gemini

February 1, 2014January 27, 2014 Tyler Lubben6

A lovely frolic through some bug guts.

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RETRO REVIEW: Mischief Makers

January 25, 2014January 27, 2014 Tyler Lubben3

Another review, another great game we won’t see on the Virtual Console.

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RETRO REVIEW: Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

November 30, 2013December 1, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander10

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen is a unique game from one of the strongest RPG franchises. And its remake is pretty good, too.

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RETRO REVIEW: Dragon Warrior III

November 2, 2013November 2, 2013 Eric Chetkauskas6

A classic JRPG for the ages or an old relic that is best forgotten? Find out which in this review of Dragon Warrior III for the NES.

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RETRO REVIEW: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon

October 26, 2013October 25, 2013 Tyler Lubben2

Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon is a N64 game about aliens, robots and, well, ninjas. You know, the usual.

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