Berzerk 7800 – Definitive means to play this game, or just another port?
Berzerk is a game that started out in the arcades and then eventually made its way to the Atari 2600, and most recently onto the Atari 7800. As a huge…
CX30+ Paddle Controller Bundle – Anything really new, or same controller with new packaging?
The Atari CX30+ Paddle Controller Bundle has a very specific and unforgiving objective: to perfectly recreate the analog precision and tactile experience of the original Atari paddle controller. It is…
Frenzy 7800 – Did Berzerk really need a sequel?
The story of Frenzy is that you play as Lieutenant Lyra Nova. Lyra is trapped in an alien maze and must make her escape. Failure to escape will lead to…
M Network Collection 2600 – Intellivision games on the inferior Atari 2600?
The M-Network are a set of games that were originally on the Mattel Intellivision, or ports there of. This collection is rather unique because these games were originally designed for…
Mr. Run and Jump 2600 – Best Atari 2600 game in decades or better left unreleased?
The objective of Mr. Run and Jump is a bold, almost defiant one: to deliver a fluid, high-speed, precision platforming experience but on the severely limited Atari 2600 hardware. The…
Twins of the Sun – Great platformer or intentionally misleading?
Twins of the Sun establishes a grand, mythic objective from the start: restoring the cosmic balance between light and shadow that has been shattered by a primordial rift. The player…
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage – Stick to the original release or are the quality of life improvements worth a second purchase?
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O World Stage is a game that really doesn’t have a story as it’s an arcade fighting game. Now this is quite the departure from other fighting…
Contraband Police – Great simulation game or is it more mundane than fun?
Contraband Police sees you playing the role of an officer trainee assigned to the border post of Karikatka, in the year 1981. Unlike other sims, there is a legitimate narrative…
Atari 50: Namco DLC – Is yet another DLC pack worth purchasing?
Digital Eclipse’s Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration was already a landmark in retro game preservation. It offers a playable, interactive documentary along with an amazing set of games. The Namco…
Epilogue GB Operator: Novelty or a must have accessory?
The Epilogue GB Operator has a clear and essential objective: to serve as the definitive bridge between physical Game Boy cartridges and modern PC gaming. Its core purpose goes beyond…