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Retro Game of the Day Archive - January 2013

Andrew Po says:
Soul of the Samurai is a 1 player action-horror type of game from Konami (famed for the Silent Hill Series), and uses a camera pespective same to that of the Resident Evil Series, that is solid cut panoramic background, gameplay controls is also comparable to that being utilzed by the RE series. The ...

User Rating: 4.65/5.00

Takion Sun says:
An odd little gem that will remind you a lot of Rayman, and a little of Conker: fights with evil vegetables, a giant dino-dog, and platforming over a lava pit while being bombarded by projectile toast are not even 1% of the oddness you'll encounter. With decent platforming, rather good graphics for its ...

User Rating: 4.61/5.00

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Mr. Firebird has a new Time Portal machine he'd like to show Putt-Puutt.  However, once he activates the Portal, it goes nuts and steals all of Putt-Putt's school supplies, including his dog, Pep!  Help Putt-Putt retrieve his supplies from four time periods so that Mr. Firebird can close the ...

User Rating: 4.81/5.00

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A remake of the 1985 laserdisc arcade game. The story is simple. The player assumes the role of a vigilante who drives a customized sports car in order to bring the biker gang responsible for his wife's death to justice. As with other laserdisc-based arcade games from the same time, the gameplay consists ...

User Rating: 4.51/5.00

James' Games says:
The very first of a series of kick-ass games in which you get to destroy everything and kill everyone in sight for no other reason then because it makes you happy. In my opinion, this game has well-deserved at least a 4 of 5 on the retrometer.

User Rating: 4.08/5.00

Awesome says:
DecapAttack is one of those games who haven't reached much success and fame among the video-games, but is an awesome game that makes a player who have played the game to think: "How can it be possible? This game is awesome!". If you're a fan of Side-scrolling games, then you're certainly gonna like this ...

User Rating: 4.74/5.00

HylianWolf says:
This was by FAR the best Turok game I've ever played. Very in-depth multiplayer, which is what this game is all about. There's no campaign here, just a tough series of challenges that tests your fragging ability. Fun for one or 4, this was the quintessential multiplayer game to have at the time. A definite ...

User Rating: 4.55/5.00

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The game is set in a fictional future during a war between the earth and the moon. The player is part of the Moon's forces and must invade enemy territories to gather reconnaissance and enemy weapons. The music of the game was composed in electro-techno style by kenichiro fukui and was ...

User Rating: 4.59/5.00

The Wha!? says:
Ico is an action-adventure game developed by a small team at Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, led by Fumito Ueda (his directorial debut), the team would later be nicknamed Team Ico. Originally slated for release on the PS1, the game was moved into PS2 to better flesh out Ueda's vision. It was released ...

User Rating: 4.66/5.00

Kaitoyuuki says:
If you don't already know what this game is all about (seriously?), here's a brief(?) description. The Father of the stars "got a bit tipsy and went dancing in the skies", thereby destroying a good deal of the universe. You, the child of this irresponsible, lazy, and highly demanding , have been charged ...

User Rating: 4.34/5.00

James says:
This Kingdom Hearts Storyline summary is necessary and will bring any New Kingdom Hearts Player up to date Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep (PSP) Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds' safety lay in the hands of the true Keyblade Masters. Three youths - Terra, Ventus and Aqua - have ...

User Rating: 4.43/5.00

Xcursion666 says:
Elemental Gimmick Gear is an action role playing for the Dreamcast console. Elemental Gimmick Gear uses hand-drawn art in an overhead view during exploration, then switches to 3D graphics during boss battles. It was developed by Birthday and published by Hudson soft in Japan and Vatical entertainment ...

User Rating: 4.38/5.00

James says:
Final Fantasy X-2 is the first direct sequel in the renowned RPG series. X-2 highlights a cast of returning characters and features mission-based gameplay, an all-female lead cast, unique job classes and a dynamic battle system. The story takes place two years after Yuna defeated Sin in Final Fantasy ...

User Rating: 4.52/5.00

Amsterguy says:
Well, this game is a really creepy survival horror title. It has great graphics, good gameplay and it has a cool scary atmosphere. You can choose between two characters: Edward & Aline's story. The game starts with the two characters going in a plain to a mysterious island, after a failure in the ...

User Rating: 4.51/5.00

Nick5200 says:
Dino Crisis 2 has good graphics, interesting gameplay and beautiful story. You will follow the story of 2 characters. Each character has his own unique set of weapons, also you will be able to buy new weapons from shop. And ofcourse you will be able to fight against all kinds of dinosaurs, from Raptors ...

User Rating: 4.46/5.00

MasJ says:
Most of you must be familiar with Midway's Hydro Thunder. Pretty much an arcade classic. Well, this is Midway's attempt to bring Hydro Thunder onto land, and into your homes. 4 Wheel Thunder is basically a title where you race around in off road vehicles. The graphics are brilliant and the scenery is ...

User Rating: 4.2/5.00

Cookie Monster says:
Join Edward Carnby and Aline Cedrac in their adventure to uncover the mysteries of Shadow Island in this survival horror game. The immersive story, the awesome graphics and FMV present in the game and the possibility to play the game with two different characters with their own plot lines will make you ...

User Rating: 4.32/5.00

Arindam says:
Tom and Jerry: Fists of Furry (hereafter FoF) - published by Ubisoft in Europe - is a fighting game with a difference. Unlike typical fighting games that involve martial arts and sophisticated key combinations, FoF revolves around objects that are either wielded as weapons, thrown or punched. Yes, punched ...

User Rating: 4.46/5.00

Anonymous says:
18 Wheeler is one of Sega's arcade ports brought to a home console. It's often been described as Crazy Taxi for trucks. The basic premise is for you to get into a fabulous 18 wheeler and deliver cargo all over the United States while trying to stay ahead of your rivals. Ofcourse, you need to master the ...

User Rating: 3.86/5.00

oneyedkev says:
The evil pirate Blowfleet has captured the world's waterways. Now, you must defeat Blowfleet and free the seven seas. Initially, your ship is armed with two cannon shots: a single-shot forward or a volley of cannonballs from the port or starboard sides. Eventually, you will be able to pick up new weapons, ...

User Rating: 4.57/5.00

OMONowez says:
This a sequel/remake of the Sega 32X game Stellar Assault. Basicly it's a space craft combat game. I liked the original very much. Well the GFX are better (the old one only had nacked polygons, no texture mapping) but I didn't like the new one that much, I miss the big ships that could be put apart piece ...

User Rating: 4.46/5.00

Billy says:
This game is known as Castlevania in America. It's a plaformer game that's really fun and entertaining. You play in a castle, hence the name Castlevania, and work your way to Dracula. The game play is good, the sound is good, and the graphics are good. The only difference between v1.0 and v1.2 is that ...

User Rating: 4.8/5.00

Billy says:
This is a game made by Square where you play as a girl who's stuck in a house. This game is basically what you would usually do in a house. This is a REALLY boring game. Life is boring and we don't need a video game to show it. Though the game was sort of a good idea, it was really boring, repetitive, ...

User Rating: 4.14/5.00

Pearly says:
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu is cheesy and slightly racist, yet definitely still playable. While it's not of high quality when compared to the other platformers on the NES, it definitely has the among the most niche value. Jumping tigers and an angry Buddha statue with floating hands? Awesome.

User Rating: 4.62/5.00

CGDave says:
After the third defeat and supposed death of Dr. Wily, the Earth comes under threat from a mysterious scientist named Dr. Cossack and his eight Robot Masters. Fearing the worst, Dr. Light sends Mega Man to save the world once again. Mega Man 4 carries ...

User Rating: 4.4/5.00

thaddius says:
Red Alarm is a wireframe spaceship simulator, very similar to the Descent series. You move around in 3D space and shoot lasers and missiles at enemy targets, fighting the occasional boss. The story is that 70 years from 1995 a computer named KAOS is out to destroy the world and it is your mission to ...

User Rating: 4.32/5.00

Gare says:
Beneath a Steel Sky, a classic point and click adventure game, takes players to the post-apocalyptic/dystopian future of Australia. The game's protagonist -a young boy- is the sole survivor of a plane crash - he is eventually found and taken in by a group of people living in the harsh wasteland known ...

User Rating: 4.86/5.00

mega-death1 says:
A good spin on tetris, that will keep you hooked for hours. The modes include Hide and Seek, Puzzle and time attack. This game is kind of like tetris, in a sense that you have to clear blocks, but it is a very different hook. 5/5

User Rating: 4.62/5.00

Xerino says:
You Don't Know Jack is a trivia style game for 1-3 players.  Don't let 'trivia game' turn you off just yet, this one is pretty good.  It's witty, mean, and difficult.  This game is the type to make you feel like an idiot for missing a question, words are often twisted to mislead you, and the questions ...

User Rating: 5/5.00

JJ says:
On one fateful night, you travel to a distant town. Weary from you travels, you approach the tavern, only to be refused service. Cast out into the harsh night, you meet your demise at the hands of local bandits. Thus begins the first game in the famous series. Given new life as a vampire, you set out ...

User Rating: 4.67/5.00

Mr Mando says:
This game has it's own unique style and gameplay, If you are a racing games fan, you should add this game to your collection, the game has a simple structure ranging from the simple menu to the overall game atmosphere, simply consisting of different modes as the multiplayer races either a normal race ...

User Rating: 4.84/5.00