Published by: Sega Developed by: Sega Japan Released: 1990 Also for: Sega Master System With the video games and pop music of the 80s and 90s woven together in our memories to form a nice warm blanket of nostalgia, let’s dig out this popular Megadrive game based on one of the oddest movies of our time. This game is of real significance to me personally, which I’ll explain later. Whether you were a fan of Michael Jackson or not, I defy anyone to say they have never bought, danced to…
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Click here to purchase Team Thimbleweed Ron Gilbert was the 11th employee at Lucasfilm Games and is the creator of Monkey Island, the co-creator of Maniac Mansion and the creator of Pajama Sam. His love of adventure games can be described as “I don’t know what else to do”, and drives him forward each day. You can follow him on Twitter at @grumpygamer and on Grumpy Gamer. Ron is designing, writing and programming on Thimbleweed Park. Gary Winnick was the 6th employee at Lucasfilm Games. He co-designed Maniac Mansion and…
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Published by Human Entertainment, Inc. Developed by Human Entertainment, Inc. Released Sep 14, 1995 Also For PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, PS Vita, Wii, Wii U, Windows, WonderSwan Clocktower was released on the 14th September 1995 and was developed by Human Entertainment. It is a point and click survival horror game and was the first installment in the Clock Tower series. I had actually never heard of Clocktower until a couple years ago when I was searching for more survival horror games to play, and i’m glad I did. I…
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Published by Infogrames, Inc. Developed by Sacnoth Released Jun 29, 2000 Platform PlayStation Overview Koudelka is a kind of gothic-horror adventure game which spans 4 compulsive discs. Koudelka is a witch, and through her special powers she is drawn to a crumbling monastery which is inhabited by scores of terrifying spirits. Your job is to guide Koudelka through the passageways, halls and chambers of the building, helping her to fend off a whole host of monsters and ghouls as she tries to uncover the hidden secrets of the ancient spirits.…
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Published by SEGA Enterprises Ltd. Developed by Sega AM7 R&D Division Released 1995 The Final Terror! Launch into the biggest RPG ever on Genesis! This is the explosive magic-and-monster packed FINALE into the incredibe Phantasy Star saga. An ancient, hideous Dark Force stalks the Algol star system. You, a young hunter, are destined to become Motavia’s greatest warrior and strike and deathblow that destroys evil FOREVER! Cast over 200 different magic spells or combine them for even more devastating effects. Hack through hordes of gruesome monsters that morph into even uglier, deadlier foes! Awesome…
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Published by SEGA of America, Inc. Developed by Overworks Released Jan 29, 2003 Platform GameCube You are Vyse, a young pirate on a quest to save Arcadia. Wage battle against an evil Empire as you make a name for yourself on land and in the sky. Will you become a Legend? New “Wanted” Battles, new characters, weapons, and more! An improved battle engine featuring spectacular special attacks Experience the Director’s Cut with hours of new gameplay! Employ devastating weapons and magic Explore a full 3D world to recruit up to…
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Published by Sun Corporation Developed by Funcom Productions A/S Released 1994 Daze before Christmas was a game that was originally released on the SNES, but was then released exclusively for the Sega Mega Drive in Australia in 1994. Getting into the spirit of Christmas, I tracked down this game about a year ago and thought I’d give it a try. During the game you play as Santa Claus as he races to save Christmas from an evil snowman who has imprisoned Santa’s elves and captured Santa’s reindeer. You go through…
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Review by Sheldon James Stokes (OArcadiaSkiesO) www.twitch.tv/arcadiaskies A Gothic Tale Straight from the Grave Challenge the powers of darkness and untold magic as Sir Daniel Fortesque returns from the grave to battle an evil sorcerer’s plans of demise. (As if being dead wasn’t bad enough!) Follow the mystical trial of darkness and land in the journey of a lifetime. – A mighty arsenal of weapons awaits: swords, daggers, crossbows, hammers, the occasional chicken drumstick and more! – Fiendish puzzles and riddles to solve. – Ghoulish enemies…
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Review by Victoria Graves twitch.tv/ukviixen Published by SEGA of America, Inc. Developed by Realtime Associates, Inc. Released 1993 Platform Genesis Whilst stumbling around countless Mega Drive websites trying to find a game that I would never usually play, I found this little gem hidden away. Barney’s Hide & Seek Game. It was released exclusively in North and South America in 1993. Always one for picking games that would challenge and destroy my soul I had to play it. Those of you who would instantly recognise Barney the Dinosaur from childrens TV. Now i’m not…
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Review by James Whelan PROLOGUE A story of times long gone by, tells us of the three-headed Morgul, who lives a secluded life in his kingdom. This Morgul is the cause of all the fears and nightmares of mankind. It is furthermore said, that in ancient times he was banished to an unknown dimension by the hero Devolon. Fear and sleepless nights disappeared out of the people’s lives. For some time now people have again been tormented by nightmares and suffer from a serious state of dread and fear. Hardly…
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