I usually like the books from Boss Fight Books. They tell the stories of classic video games and are often more personal stories. Day of the Tentacle by Bob Mackey does this, but I wish there were more to this book. I like the book, but it isn’t one of my favorites. It tells theContinue reading “A Review of Day of the Tentacle by Bob Mackey”
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Slay the Princess: Good Graphics, Simple Gameplay, Somewhat Confusing Story.
Slay the Princess is a confusing game to write about. I’m not sure what to say and what not to say. It all comes down to how much I could talk about and how much I understood enough to talk about. At first, the game is straightforward. There is a cabin in the woods, aContinue reading “Slay the Princess: Good Graphics, Simple Gameplay, Somewhat Confusing Story.”
The Sega Version of WrestleMania: The Arcade Game Looks Great
This is the second version of WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game I’ve played. It has several advantages over the SNES version, but I have the same problems with it as I did with that game. Playing arcade games now can be a little rough, especially when there wasn’t anything added to the console port. IfContinue reading “The Sega Version of WrestleMania: The Arcade Game Looks Great”
Elevator Action on the NES
So, imagine you’re a spy, and you have to infiltrate an office building to steal some information. It doesn’t matter what the information is; you must find it, take it, and escape from the building. To do this, you have to use the elevators and escalators. Sounds simple enough, but there will also be anContinue reading “Elevator Action on the NES”
Zombie Revenge: A House of the Dead Beat’em Up
Sega had a strategy for every console release. This strategy revolved around porting their arcade games to a new home console, which would help them build a library of arcade hits to try and drive people to buy the new console. They wanted to bring the arcade experience into the home. This worked for someContinue reading “Zombie Revenge: A House of the Dead Beat’em Up”
Vandal Hearts: A Great RPG from the 90s
I’ve been trying to get into another retro role-playing game (RPG) for a few months. It seems like I pick one up, play for a few hours, and then forget about it as I move on to another project. Vandal Hearts is the game I finally settled on. I remember playing this game in theContinue reading “Vandal Hearts: A Great RPG from the 90s”
Killer Frequency is a Fun Horror Adventure Game
Killer Frequency is one of the better games I’ve played this year. I think it is similar to Rewind or Die but has better graphics and a better story. The gameplay could be better, but working out what you’re supposed to do is still fun. The story is terrific! It reminds me of slasher moviesContinue reading “Killer Frequency is a Fun Horror Adventure Game”
Spooky Indie Horror Games to Creep You Out
There is something fun about being scared or creeped out. Whether it is sitting around a campfire telling the same scary stories or playing a survival horror game, there is something I find enjoyable about being scared. Indie games do a better job of taking the horror genre in different directions than the larger studios.Continue reading “Spooky Indie Horror Games to Creep You Out”
10 Scary Genesis Games to give you Goosebumps
Horror is one of my favorite genres. While I associate horror games with the PS1, several creepy games have been on the 8 and 16-bit consoles. I don’t think these are scary, but they have a horror theme and atmosphere. I was a little surprised when I went through all of my Genesis games. PredatorContinue reading “10 Scary Genesis Games to give you Goosebumps”
Review of Doom Guy: Life in First Person by John Romero
This is the fourth book I’ve read about id Software, but it is the first written by one of the company’s founders. It is also another in a long line of autobiographies written by some of the most iconic people in the video game industry. This is also a very nostalgic book for me. DoomContinue reading “Review of Doom Guy: Life in First Person by John Romero”