こんにちは! Afternoon everyone, thought for today we could switch things up a little bit. If you collect Famicom games I’m sure at some point you have asked yourself if it’s worth owning the NES and Famicom versions of a game. I would say in some cases you definitely should as the same game can really vary between the two systems.
Anyone who’s ever played any variety of video games is familiar with in-game “collectibles.” You know those shiny little bobbles and wobbles, trinkets and dinkets that float tantalizingly in the air, usually in mass quantities, often just out of reach. Sometimes these obbles give you points or “currency,” sometimes they’re required to proceed and sometimes they merely unlock extra game content if you collect them all. Alone or in moderation, these collectibles can serve a valuable function in the game but in excess they become overwhelming and addictive.
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With the new Spidey film out now in theatres, I decided to go back and check out the other The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
I’m talking about the original Game Boy game released by everyone’s favourite retro gaming company LJN, of course.
You might remember that, a while back, I touched upon this game’s predecessor, simply titled The Amazing Spider-Man, calling it “playable enough” and “pretty straight-forward.” That’s two glowing reviews, right there.
But, seeing as the cinematic sequel is arguably superior (if sillier) than the original, can this 8-bit video game sequel outshine its first attempt?
SPOILERS: nope.
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Hello Gamers, this week I am reviewing an amazing game on the Sega Genesis….Comix Zone! This such a fun and unique game and everyone should play at least once!
You’re probably reading the title of this list and wondering, what the hell is a failed floater? Well, I suppose I’ll tell you. Failed floaters are the video game characters that should really know how to swim (based on their species, other games, or dialogue), but just can’t. They drown, or get flung out of the water. These are the characters who ruin your suspension of disbelief.
BEAR_LOAD_ERROR. PLEASE OPEN TRAY 1 AND RE-ALIGN URSINE INPUT
Hello Gamers! This week I am reviewing one awesome Nintendo 64 title, Mischief Makers! This odd ball puzzle platformer is a delight to play, and if you do not have it you should get it. Don’t quite believe me? Check out the review to find out what I am talking about!
This past weekend, I did a thing. You see, I kind of, sort of ran out of Super Nintendo game ideas so I asked you guys on Twitter. Honestly, I only really expected one or two answers. Instead, I got a bunch of suggestions. D’awww, you guys. So, I will take those suggestions as you giving me free advice on how to keep you reading and one by one, I will review all of those requests.
Additionally, it is now open season. Have a game you want me to review? Let me know. I will review them all, first come, first served. The first suggestion was made by 1 More Castle’s own Zack Smith. Zack wanted to see me review the SNES RPG Drakkhen. And so it is.
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A lot has been said about the infamous Super Noah’s Ark 3D.
From AVGN to our very own Eric Bailey, who covered the game’s possible re-release some time ago, it’s proven very challenging for most reviewers to not talk about this unofficial Wisdom Tree Super Nintendo game.
I was going to keep it for Review A Bad Game Day (August 8th) but, since I just missed Review A Great Game Day and very few games bring me quite as much joy as Super Noah’s Ark 3D, I think it’s worth reviewing it now and including it in both categories. Besides, there’s a new Noah movie out now AND goats are “in” with the recent release on Steam of that Goat Simulator.
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By Alyx Warvyk
GMZ co-founder, film director, and oil tycoon Daniel Lamplugh was recently arrested under one count of public indecency, one count of usage of a controlled substance, and two counts of assault after rampaging in the nude in the small suburban town of Keochip, Indiana. This is Lamplugh’s third violent criminal offense. “He was under the influence of over 24oz of cocaine at the time of arrest,” stated Police Chief Max Force, “It’s truly a human marvel that his heart didn’t burst.” Lamplugh has recently been the perpetrator of several sordid events. “I think the money and power went to his head,” offered GMZ reporter B. Byrd, “He even tried to force Pierre out of the company at one point.”
Lamplugh states that he will refuse to plea guilty, regardless of bargains. He is currently residing in the Keochip police precinct.
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Sorry, but I’m here to kick ass and chew tree bark, and I’m all outta tree bark.
Welcome once again all you retro ladies and old school gents, today’s subject in the constant testing of the LHC (Loud Hateron Cannon) is the N64, specifically its mutant, three-pronged abomination called a “controller.”
I use the term “controller” loosely here as its shape looks more like the broken tip of Aquaman’s trident. Seriously, tape the thing to a broomstick, drape yourself in a bedsheets and you’ve got the perfect Atlantian costume. I’m not sure what kind of three-handed alien ergonomics Nintendo was going for here, but it definitely wasn’t human.
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One of my favorite video game genre is the adventure genre. More specifically, I really enjoy adventure point and click games. These are the games where you click everything and combine everything, because even the most mundane items can save the world.
It’s a shame that these games are slowly fading away from the public eye, because they were some of the most creative games ever made. Luckily we still have new point and click games like Machinarium, Broken Age, and The Wolf Among Us keeping the genre alive.
Joe tells you about Arkista’s Ring, an incredibly enjoyable action game that’s simple to play but delivers big on good times and good feelings.
こんにちは! Today we have an awesome side scrolling game with tons of movie references from Namco for the Famicom. It’s Splatterhouse Wanpaku Graffiti! Now you may be familiar with the Splatterhouse game that recently game out on the Xbox 360, or the Sega Genesis version but this game is actually quite different. This version isn’t as creepy as its counter parts since it features super deformed characters which I think add to the game. Nothing like a chibi guy with a hockey type mask carrying a big knife/axe, this doesn’t remind me of a specific movie franchise at all. :) Like all the other games I post here on It Came From Japan, you do not need to know Japanese to enjoy it!
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Once upon a time, a little game called Mortal Kombat was born. It was the king of fighting games because it did things no other fighting games had done before. People were drawn to its shocking violence and for some reason captivating characters. Like most good ideas, a lot of people flat out stole it. This began an age of Mortal Kombat clones, most of them bad. Enter in my 10th N64 review, Mace: The Dark Age.
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Long before there was a Jackie Chan animated series (see 2000’s Jackie Chan Adventures), there was the cartoonish game Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu.
And loads of Jackie Chan movies, obviously…
The game was first released on the NES back in 1990 then was adapted for the TurboGrafx-16 only a year later. Both games followed the same plots and were altogether pretty similar. That said, the latter version was infinitely more polished and interestingly a tad more challenging.
The story is standard Mario-style fare as Jackie’s sister is kidnapped by a creepy monster and brought to some faraway location where you need to obviously get to in order to save her.
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GMZ has some big plans, but we need your help. Go to http://www.krowdfuckr.com/GMZ to support our newest project or just watch the vid below for all the info:
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