Reviews.
Scored reviews covering every platform from the Atari 2600 through modern releases. No advertising relationships. No review scores adjusted after publication.
4.5
ANBERNIC RG CubeXX
A roughly $65 square-screen handheld that runs handhelds, 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, arcade, most DOS games and PlayStation…
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0.5
G80 R36S Clone
A G80-board clone shipped via Amazon commingled inventory. Broken D-pad, drifting stick, no refund, no support. Broken.
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4.0
R-Type
The SMS port of R-Type pushes the hardware to its limits with vibrant colors; despite slowdown, it remains…
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2.5
Kenseiden
Kenseiden brings the Castlevania vibe to feudal Japan with stellar graphics and crushing difficulty, but stiff controls hold…
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4.0
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Sega's bizarre Mario competitor replaces jumping with punching and features Rock-Paper-Scissors boss fights.
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4.5
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap
A genre-defining 1989 classic with brilliant animal transformations and vibrant colors, despite a frustrating password system.
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4.0
Ascend: Hand of Kul
Ascend: Hand of Kul mashes God of War combat, Dark Souls soul management, and asynchronous multiplayer into a…
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3.0
Armored Core V
A mech game that forgot why you pilot a mech. Armored Core V delivers deep customization but wraps…
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4.0
Ares Rising
Ares Rising adds a new dimension to space combat with its inertial flight model and padlock views. Being…
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3.5
Age of Wonders III: Eternal Lords
A fantasy 4X with superb tactical combat that keeps pulling you back, even if limited victory conditions and…
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4.5
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
A smart, genuinely deductive Sherlock Holmes game where you assemble the case and deliver your own verdict. Oversensitive…
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4.5
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
A beautiful Middle-earth open world whose groundbreaking Nemesis System turns orcs into unforgettable personal rivals. A camera quirk…
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