May 2016 – RETRO GAMESMASTER

Dyna-Blaster Aka Bomber Man

30th May 201624th May 2021 Peter Ward

Published by Ubi Soft Entertainment Software Developed by Hudson Soft Company, Ltd. Released 1991 Also For Atari ST, DOS, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-16 The consoles and arcade smash hit Dyna Blaster: now on your computers… Place your bombs skillfully to protect you from the enemies. Collect the icons to get more bombs and larger or programmed explosions. 64 levels, various and colourful screens. Up to 5 players (with Adaptor which is included) Review: I owned this game on the Amiga 500. And I had never played Bomber Man and…

The legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

23rd May 201624th May 2021 Peter Ward

Published by Nintendo of America Inc. Developed by Nintendo EAD Released Nov 23, 1998 Also For Wii, Wii U A dark time is approaching in Hyrule. The storm clouds of evil are gathering over the land, and malevolent forces are poised to strike at the most sacred and powerful artifact of all, the mysterious Triforce. The only thing standing between chaos and destruction are two youths, an elfin boy from the magical Kokiri Forest, and the young princess of legend, Zelda. Do you have what it takes to…

Super Metroid

19th May 20168th April 2022 Peter Ward

Published by Nintendo of America Inc. Developed by Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd., Nintendo R&D1 Released Apr, 1994 Also For New Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U Super Metroid made it’s appearance for the Super Nintendo in 1994. This action adventure game picks up where it’s predecessor “Metroid” for the NES left off. Our heroine, Samus Aran delivers the metroid to a research station to be observed by the scientists there. Pretty much the SECOND Samus departs the station, a distress signal beckons her back. Upon returning Samus discovers the place has…

Hurrican – A Turrican Clone – Free Download

18th May 20168th April 2022 Peter Ward

Hurrican is a real retro Indie game based on Turrican. When originally being interviewed by this site I was asked if I would like to see a game reviewed. I said “Do a review on Turrican”. Has it been done? Tut Tut!! What was Turrican you may ask. Well read this. “The lost colony of Alterra is a completely man-made lifeworld abandoned long ago in a nearby galaxy. Alterra is actually five colonies in one. Each self-contained habitat has been separately bio-engineered by a powerful ecosystem generation network known as…

Earthbound (Mother 2)

17th May 20168th April 2022 Peter Ward

Publishers: Nintendo, Ape Inc Released: Super Nintendo 1995 Wii Virtual Console 2013 Earthbound, also called Mother 2 is an RPG released for the SNES in 1995. It begins in a 1950’s style town called Onett. One of Onett’s residents, a 13 year old boy named Ness is awakened one night by a meteor crashing near his home. Upon investigating the crash Ness meets an insect named Buzz Buzz. Buzz Buzz informs Ness that he is from the future and warns him that the planet is ruled by an evil alien…

Dragons Fury

13th May 201624th May 2021 Peter Ward

Published by Tengen Inc. Developed by Compile Released 1992 Also For TurboGrafx-16, Wii, Wii U Overview Play video pinball that will set you on fire! Explosive graphics and demonic sound beckon you to the underworld for a devilish pinball simulation. Rebound off the She Giant. So beautiful when she sleeps. So evil when she awakens. Burn up in the bonus rounds where dragons will roast you, skeletons will toast you and sorcerers will plan a barbecue around you. Finally, if you flip your way…

Virtua Fighter Remix

12th May 20168th April 2022 Peter Ward

Published by SEGA Enterprises Ltd. Developed by SEGA-AM2 Co., LTD. Released Apr, 1995 Platforms Arcade, SEGA Saturn, Windows The original Virtua Fighter was released as a launch game for the Sega Saturn in 1995 (at least in Europe) and was very well received by gamers and critics alike.The basic gameplay was converted from the Arcade very much intact, the controls were even better due to the fantastic Saturn pad and the game even included some extra modes to improve the game’s longevity. The one area where the game was criticised…

Blast Corps

11th May 201624th May 2021 Peter Ward

Published by Nintendo of America Inc. Developed by Rare, Ltd. Released Mar 31, 1997 Platform Nintendo 64 A pair of defective nuclear missiles, en route to a safe detonation site, has begun to leak. Badly damaged, the carrier automatically locks onto the most direct route. Clear a path to help the carrier arrive safely. Tons of vehicles are at your disposal. Leave nothing standing or the adventure will end in an earth-shattering explosion! Find the hidden technicians to ensure a safe detonation. Strap on your seat belt, it’s going to…

Resident Evil 4

10th May 20168th April 2022 Peter Ward

Published by Capcom Entertainment, Inc. Developed by Capcom Production Studio 4 Released Jan 11, 2005 Platform GameCube Overview: A familiar hero explores unfamiliar territory. Leon S. Kennedy, Raccoon City’s idealistic rookie cop from Resident Evil 2, takes center stage in this incredible installment of the wildly popular franchise. Exclusive to the Nintendo GameCube, Resident Evil 4 shines as the first breakout game of 2005. Features: Utilizes the Nintendo GameCube’s technological powers to the fullest, creating breathtaking 3D graphics and effects Camera follows Leon from behind, allowing for intuitive movement New,…

Bug Too

5th May 20168th April 2022 Peter Ward

Published by SEGA of America, Inc. Developed by Realtime Associates, Inc. Released Dec 10, 1996 Also For Windows The Original Bug was released alongside the launch of the Sega Saturn console in Europe (July 1995) and was a very well received 2d side scrolling platformer with 3d elements. As the game sold really well (for a Saturn game at least) it was only a matter of time before a sequel arrived and sure enough Bug Too was released in late 1993. Bug Too matches the original game for quality and…