Reviews by LBD_Nytetrayn

Code Name: Viper review

People use the word “clone” a lot these days as they talk about video games, sometimes unjustly. Some games really do deserve that unwanted label, though, and there are few titles with a more legitimate claim to it than Code Name: Viper…

David Oxford · July 7, 2013

Staff NES HG exclusive

Lunar Pool review

There isn't too much more you can really say about Lunar Pool, except that it's a generally fun game. If you like pool-- or perhaps mini-golf-- then it's hard to go wrong with it, especially if you can find it cheap. It welcomes newcomers…

David Oxford · June 1, 2013

Staff NES HG exclusive

Rad Racer review

Rad Racer isn't the greatest driving or racing game ever made, but it was a quality piece of work and it remains fun to this day. The fact that it represents the work of some of Square's finest team members before they made it big with the…

David Oxford · May 26, 2013

Staff NES HG exclusive

Casino Kid review

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play a poker or blackjack game that feels a lot like a JRPG in the vein of Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy? If so, you're in luck because Sofel provides exactly that in its overlooked NES…

David Oxford · May 20, 2013

Staff NES HG exclusive

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES has a lot going for it, in spite of its famous flaws.

David Oxford · April 28, 2013

Staff NES HG exclusive

StarTropics review

StarTropics provides a fun and fascinating combination of various elements, but one miscalculation results in the title being tragically overlooked or even completely forgotten by many of today’s players, even those who might frequently…

David Oxford · April 27, 2013

Staff NES HG exclusive

Excitebike review

Though it's solidly made, and features some slightly catchy tunes to go along with its somewhat-iconic NES visuals, Excitebike doesn't really offer players a lot of depth.

David Oxford · April 20, 2013

Staff NES HG exclusive

Golf review

Golf for the NES is one of those games that delivers exactly what it promises in the title.

David Oxford · April 20, 2013