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Metroid NES Review – Revisiting An 8-Bit Space Adventure
Ah, the energy and excitement of diving into a classic game! In fact, this is one of my favorite 8-bit games I loved playing back in the 80s. In 1986, Nintendo released the original game that started the legendary series, Metroid, on the NES. This groundbreaking exploration game introduced us to the unforgettable character of…
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Ninja Gaiden II NES Review – A Classic Retro Game That’s Even Better Than You Remember!
Who doesn’t love a good throwback to 8-bit games and the golden age of gaming? Today, we’re going to take a trip down memory lane and dive into the classic ninja adventure game, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos. Released on the NES in 1990, this action-packed sequel to the original Ninja Gaiden…
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Dr. Mario Review – Pill Puzzler of The 90s
Remember those times when the doctor prescribed fun instead of medicine? Well, I do! And Dr. Mario was that prescription 8-bit game I needed. In this article, I’ll take you on a journey through this iconic game and help you relive the magic of Dr. Mario, the Nintendo classic puzzle game that still captivates players…
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Double Dragon NES Review
Double Dragon 1 NES was an 8-bit video game released back in 1991, and has since become a cult classic. The NES video game features two characters who fight each other using martial arts moves. In fact, this game shows off some of the coolest moves from the game. Double Dragon NES is a side-scrolling…
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Kid Icarus NES Review
Kid Icarus for the NES was developed by Nintendo R&D1, the same team that created Super Mario Bros. The original 8-bit game was directed by Gunpei Yokoi, who also directed Metroid and Donkey Kong. Yoshio Sakamoto was the game’s art director, and he also later directed Metroid. The music in the game was composed by…
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Ghosts n Goblins NES Review – The Original Dark Souls Difficulty
The Ghosts n Goblins NES game was developed by Capcom and released in 1985 for the arcade. The original 8-bit game on the NES version was released one year later in 1986. The game is a side-scrolling platformer where the player controls Arthur, a knight who has to rescue his kidnapped princess from the Demon…
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Final Fantasy NES Review – An RPG Blast From the Past
Final Fantasy for NES was the original retro game in the popular Final Fantasy series. Developed by Square, it was released in Japan on December 18, 1987, and in North America on September 2, 1990. The NES version of Final Fantasy is similar to another 8-bit game by Square: Dragon Warrior or Dragon Quest as…
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Castlevania 2 Review: Castlevania II Simon’s Quest
Castlevania 2: Simon’s Quest was originally released in North America on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987. It’s the sequel to the first great 8-bit game in the Castlevania game series, which brings back Simon Belmont as the protagonist who must destroy Dracula’s curse. We break down the key elements of this excellent retro game…
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Contra NES Review – A Throwback Review of the Classic Run-and-Gun
The NES video game Contra is an action game that was developed by the Japanese company Konami, and it was based on the arcade game of the same name. Our Contra NES review will have the whole low-down for you. Game Story The story in the Contra NES retro game is based on a war between…
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Double Dragon 2: The Revenge Review
“Double Dragon 2: The Revenge” was released by Technōs Japan in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It’s the sequel to the original 8-bit game Double Dragon on the NES game “Double Dragon”, one of the earliest and most influential beat ’em up games. This great retro game is a side-scrolling beat ’em up where…
