22 reviews · showing 1–20
Staff NES HG exclusive
If you happen across Conquest of the Crystal Palace, you’re likely to get your money’s worth, but that’s mostly only because you’re probably not going to pay much to acquire it.
Julian Titus · July 25, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
If you can go into this game with the knowledge that it’s a flawed version of the original game from the outset, it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Julian Titus · July 15, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
These warriors fly about as well as I do when I put on a cape and jump from the roof.
Julian Titus · July 15, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
I’m here to let you in on a little secret: Kid Icarus isn’t actually very good.
Julian Titus · July 15, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
It’s entirely possible that this game isn’t based on the real life of Jackie Chan.
Julian Titus · June 20, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Double Dragon II is the quintessential example of what a video game sequel should be.
Julian Titus · June 20, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
I don’t think that the first Mega Man game holds up as well as many of its sequels did, but it’s still a fun and challenging title.
Julian Titus · June 20, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
I spent so many years of my life convincing myself that I loved Double Dragon 3. I see now the error of my ways.
Julian Titus · June 20, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Mighty Final Fight is a prime example of what happens when a developer competently ports a big game to a smaller platform.
Julian Titus · June 14, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Double Dragon was an instant arcade classic that has been ported to a multitude of consoles over the years.
Julian Titus · June 14, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
As a party game, Crash ‘N the Boys: Street Challenge could be a blast. It’s designed for trash talking and the raucous shenanigans that occur when four gamers crowd around a TV.
Julian Titus · June 14, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
I’ve come back to Blaster Master time and time again, and I’ve never gotten tired of it. To me, that’s the true definition of a video game classic.
Julian Titus · June 9, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
This is a game that seems to delight in making players scream in frustration, and I have better things to do with my time than engage in such a masochistic pursuit.
Julian Titus · May 25, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Even if you aren’t interested in the license, this is a thoroughly entertaining action game that I would recommend you experience.
Julian Titus · May 25, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Scott finds himself in the body of a kabuki performer that attacks with his hair. Why? It was 1990. Why not?
Julian Titus · May 21, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
With a name like Kick Master, you pretty much know exactly what you’re going to get.
Julian Titus · May 17, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Grab a couple controllers, a couple of drinks, and a couple of good buds and spend an evening working on that slapshot. You won’t regret it.
Julian Titus · May 17, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Released towards the end of the NES’ reign, Gargoyle’s Quest 2 was largely overlooked, in part because the original Game Boy title that preceded it was not exactly a household name.
Julian Titus · April 30, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
Even though it stumbles now and then, I think Clash at Demonhead is a game that people should seek out. It stands as a true example of forward thinking that was hampered by the technical limitations of the 8-bit era.
Julian Titus · April 29, 2013
Staff NES HG exclusive
This could have been one of those forgotten 8-bit classics, but the poor controls, repetitive item farming, and awful music keep this decidedly in the B-tier of NES games.
Julian Titus · April 24, 2013
