Retro Reviews

Metal Slug is one of those series that’s seemingly been around forever, spanning seven titles over 12 years, plus numerous compilations and spin-offs, all across many gaming platforms (check out …
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When you think of Epyx on the Nintendo Entertainment System, what’s the first title that comes to mind?  California Games no doubt, a bona fide classic summer sport mix.  But …
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Armed with a unique grappling arm, Rad Spencer sets off on a daring rescue mission in this classic action side scroller.  A reimagining of the popular NES version, Bionic Commando …
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This game actually released on the Wii U Virtual Console last summer, but with the 35th anniversary of Pac-Man’s arcade debut still fresh in mind I thought now would be …
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With the help of three friends, Kirby sets out on his quest to save Dream Land.

Will Kirby be able to save the Dream Land from Dark Matter?

The original …
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With the 2015 NBA Finals set to start tomorrow, I thought it’d be as good a time as any to look back on Double Dribble for the NES.  It was …
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On a tiny star somewhere far, far away from earth, there is a very special place known as Dream Land.

When Kirby’s Dream Land arrived on the Game Boy in …
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Super Dodge Ball is a definite 8-bit classic, yet also something of a hidden gem.  It isn’t mentioned enough, at least not when compared to the numerous other NES sport …
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Metroid Fusion is one of the best handheld games ever, period. This is the second time I’ve played through Metroid Fusion recently. I replayed it on the 3DS Virtual Console …
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Technically the third entry in the Super Mario Land series, Wario Land is very much its own unique game. Its different style gameplay resonated strongly with players, and Wario would …
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If you haven’t read my profile for Pure Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda is my favorite franchise in gaming. It’s a series that makes me feel accomplished when solving its …
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I’ve had this retro review done for a while, and with Mega Man’s other Game Boy games releasing shortly I thought I best finally post it.  Mega Man’s first GB …
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I’m really not sure where to begin with this one. How about this game was a big deal. A BIG deal. If you were around in the early 90’s …
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Seeing Sonic Advance arrive on the GBA in early 2002 was somewhat surreal.  Not only was the 16-bit rivalry between Nintendo and SEGA still fresh in players minds, but the …
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A few months ago I posted a review for Revenge of the Gator, a Game Boy …
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Recently, Nintendo released “Super Mario Bros. 2″ on the Wii U Virtual Console, which is popularly known in the U.S. as “Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels”. First, a little …
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The names Meiman…Tristan Meiman. Yeah I suppose that doesn’t roll off the tongue as well as James Bond, plus I’m not a member of MI6 but working for Pure Nintendo …
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You know what makes me feel old? The fact that I’m even calling this game “Retro”. Has it really been more than 10 years since the release of Metroid Prime?! …
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