Re(tro)view Mondays: Episode III
Aug 18th, 2008 | By Kyle Yasinski | Category: Retro, ReviewIn the spirit of the Olympics, our hero goes back to prehistoric times to view what could have very well been the first “olympic” games: the Caveman Games
In the spirit of the Olympics, our hero goes back to prehistoric times to view what could have very well been the first “olympic” games: the Caveman Games
While it’s arguably a prime example of a game that can be considered art, Braid is inarguably a gorgeous and brilliant puzzle platformer that will exercise your mind for hours, even after you’ve put down your controller.
In today’s episode, our hero jumps back to the very first “game” he ever owned: The Sega Genesis 6-Pak.
While Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 retains the addictive insanity of its predecessor and gives you more bang for your space-buck, alterations to the series’ simple nature take away from overall satisfaction.
Does this remake of a seminal top-down shooter make us long for the Arcade heyday, or are we screaming mayday as we crash into the Pacific?
In our first episode, Our Hero dives back into the past to take on the game that had the most profound effect on his life: The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time.
EA’s storied multiplayer shooter gets its first console-only title, and its first single player storyline. Does it stand up to the past games, or does will it stumble and fall like a recruit in basic training?