Reviews by overdrive
690 reviews · showing 681–690
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Reader Sega Master System
Aerial Assault review
At first glance, a horizontally-scrolling shooter such as Aerial Assault may be thought of as a pretty generic offering, giving the player a bunch of things they’ve seen many, many times before. Locations stretching from overseas to an…
overdrive · February 3, 2004
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Reader Arcade
19XX: The War Against Destiny review
Sometimes, it’s amazing how one little section of a video game can completely alter one’s perspective of it. It can be amazing how a game that could be considered merely decent can suddenly take on a whole new life because one sparkling…
overdrive · January 30, 2004
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Reader NES
Mega Man 2 review
One of the most bizarre attributes of most series of video games in which each game is connected is that your hero apparently lacks the ability to retain the special attacks he learns in early quests to apply to future endeavors. This can…
overdrive · January 29, 2004
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Reader Arcade
1944: The Loop Master review
When playing 1944: The Loop Master, the fourth game in Capcom’s World War II series of shoot-em-up’s, one thought should be in the head of any American citizen: “PRAISE HEAVENS THE JAPANESE DIDN’T HAVE ALL THESE WEAPONS DURING THE ACTUAL…
overdrive · January 28, 2004
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Reader NES
Mega Man review
In a world where we have been exposed to Spiderman, Superman, Batman, the X-Men and countless other superheroes, who would have guessed that the most famous videogame hero would be none of the above? Or that he would not even have been…
overdrive · January 27, 2004
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Reader Atari 2600
Adventure review
When one thinks of the Atari 2600, odds are that the words ''Role-Playing Game'' will not immediately spring to mind. After all, this incredibly simple video gaming machine was far more suited to simple arcade-style games where the primary…
overdrive · January 26, 2004
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Reader PlayStation
Shadow Madness review
Throughout the early history of console role-playing games, one common failing was that a game's plot and story just weren't up to par with the actual gameplay. You'd be playing a game with a great battle system, good challenge, cool…
overdrive · January 25, 2004
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Reader NES
Alpha Mission review
One of the most popular genres of video game throughout time has been the shoot-em-up. From the all-time classic Space Invaders to Gradius to Einhander, many gaming systems have made the shmup a key part of their library. Unfortunately…
overdrive · January 25, 2004
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Reader Genesis
Atomic Robo-Kid review
So, your world is on the brink of destruction thanks to the evil mischief caused by a group of diabolical robotic governors. Who will you call upon to save all of existence from the dire fate awaiting it? If your answer is, “A small robot…
overdrive · January 24, 2004
