Games reviewed… eventually
While the home console releases saw fit to push The Legend of Zelda further and further into expansive 3D territory, the franchise has also maintained a strong handheld presence. The handheld Zelda games though are, for want of a better phrase, more old-fashioned. It’s here where the original top-down Zelda style is kept alive, presented … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Here’s a fun fact about Metroid II: this is one of the earliest games I can ever remember playing! I think I first played this before ever owning a game, although given it was a very long time ago now I can’t be certain of that. What I am certain of is the memory of … Continue reading Metroid 2: Return of Samus
I was in two minds as to whether I would even try Zelda II. I’ve been playing back through the Zelda franchise because it’s one I know I like, with plenty of games I think are wonderful and a set of games I had (and still have) yet to play. The thought of getting to … Continue reading Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
When it comes to discussion around the Metroidvania genre, two games stand supreme as perhaps the greatest examples of the entire thing. These are its progenitors: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Super Metroid. While the original Metroid undoubtedly laid the foundations for the franchise and its burgeoning genre to shine, it would take until … Continue reading Super Metroid
One of the great joys I’ve found with keeping this blog is in delving into gaming history and picking up classic titles that I’ve hitherto never played. To some I’ve spoken to, the fact I’d not experienced these games is equal to some sort of gaming heresy, but not growing up with any sort of … Continue reading Metroid
As Pokemon moved inexorably on into its sixth generation of core releases, the question of what new developments could it possibly bring to the table had to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. It’s something we’ve discussed on this blog as our journey (our slow, slow journey, given it’s been over a year at … Continue reading Pokemon X / Y
A little while ago I reviewed Oracle of Ages, a Zelda title released on Game Boy Color. I remarked on its puzzle-centric design, and commented that it, with its heavy emphasis on increasingly tricky repetitions of puzzles and gimmick bosses, wasn’t entirely to my taste; I guess I just prefer my Zelda games a bit … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
When you ask people about The Legend of Zelda, I’m sure a few titles immediately jump to mind. Games like Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past hold a special place in the memories of many as they each revolutionized the gaming landscape. If they’re old enough they might speak with wistful reminiscence … Continue reading The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Super Mario Land might be my nostalgic first in terms of Mario games, but the sequel is where I spent far more of my time when it came to Game Boy platforming. While Super Mario Land was tasked with bringing Mario to Nintendo’s handheld in whatever form it could, Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden … Continue reading Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
If you know anything about JRPGs, you’re almost certainly aware of Dragon Warrior (later renamed Dragon Quest, but for the purposes of this review I’ll be using the original name throughout). However, if you’re less of a fan of the genre, this series might have slipped you by, which is, frankly, remarkable. While its competitor … Continue reading Dragon Warrior
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