Retrogamer & collector. I am the type who is liable to snipe you with two seconds left to go. Also expect film, TV, sci-fi, CATS, books, history & LOTS OF TEA.
Taking another break from my #Retrogaming posts this week as my Easter weekend is super busy! Back to normal next week
Taking another break from my #Retrogaming posts this week as my Easter weekend is super busy! Back to normal next week
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “W-Ring: The Double Rings”. This is a 1990 horizontally scrolling shoot-em-up developed and published by Naxat Soft. It’s a lesser known shooter for the #NEC #PCEngine & while
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “W-Ring: The Double Rings”. This is a 1990 horizontally scrolling shoot-em-up developed and published by Naxat Soft. It’s a lesser known shooter for the #NEC #PCEngine & while it doesn’t do anything outstanding, it’s a decent game.
#Retrogaming #HuCard
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Assault City”. This is a 1990 on-rails reticule shooting game, developed by Sanritsu and published by #Sega. This is the first version of the game that requires the use
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Assault City”. This is a 1990 on-rails reticule shooting game, developed by Sanritsu and published by #Sega. This is the first version of the game that requires the use of the control pad to play.
#Retrogaming #MasterSystem
On #SaturnDay here’s “Golden Axe: The Duel”. This is a 1995 1-on-1 fighting game featuring characters from the Golden Axe games, developed by #Sega AM1 & published by Sega. It was originally released
On #SaturnDay here’s “Golden Axe: The Duel”. This is a 1995 1-on-1 fighting game featuring characters from the Golden Axe games, developed by #Sega AM1 & published by Sega. It was originally released as a Titan Video Arcade game then ported to the #Saturn shortly after.
#Retrogaming
I’m pretty sure that Phantasy Star Online isn’t even playable anymore, however it’s worth it for the stunning box art. A great display piece!
#Retrogaming #Nintendo #GameCube
Recent #RetroGaming pickups (past 3 weeks):
Recent #RetroGaming pickups (past 3 weeks):
For #Sinclair #ZXSpectrum:
- Aliens (Ricochet)
- Kong (Ocean)
- Pssst (Ultimate)
- R-Type (Hit Squad)
- Robocop (Hit Squad)
- Spectral Invaders (Bug-Byte)
- Turrican (Rainbow Arts)
For #Japanese #Nintendo #GameCube:
- Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
No #Retrogaming posts from me this week - I’m super busy at work all weekend and the next few days! 😫
No #Retrogaming posts from me this week - I’m super busy at work all weekend and the next few days! 😫
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “Victory Run”. This is a 1987 racing game based on the Paris-Dakar Rally, developed & published by #HudsonSoft. Uniquely, the player selects spare parts before the race to be
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “Victory Run”. This is a 1987 racing game based on the Paris-Dakar Rally, developed & published by #HudsonSoft. Uniquely, the player selects spare parts before the race to be used as parts degrade, adding an element of strategy.
#Retrogaming #NEC #PCEngine #HuCard
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “World Games”. This is a 1990 multi-event sports game developed by Whiteboard & published by #Sega. It’s a port of the 1986 game developed by Epyx for the #Commodore64 &
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “World Games”. This is a 1990 multi-event sports game developed by Whiteboard & published by #Sega. It’s a port of the 1986 game developed by Epyx for the #Commodore64 & other home computers. Events include Caber Toss & Barrel Jumping.
#Retrogaming #MasterSystem
On #SaturnDay here’s “FIFA Soccer ‘96”. This is a 1995 football/soccer simulation game developed by Extended Play Productions & Electronic Arts Canada, & published by Electronic Arts Victor (for the
On #SaturnDay here’s “FIFA Soccer ‘96”. This is a 1995 football/soccer simulation game developed by Extended Play Productions & Electronic Arts Canada, & published by Electronic Arts Victor (for the Japanese release pictured.)
#Retrogaming #Sega #Saturn
No #Retrogaming posts this week as I’m away for a few days.
No #Retrogaming posts this week as I’m away for a few days.
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “Toilet Kids”. This is a 1992 vertically scrolling shoot-em-up developed and published by Media Rings. The whole game has a puerile and lavatorial sense of humour, seeing you
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “Toilet Kids”. This is a 1992 vertically scrolling shoot-em-up developed and published by Media Rings. The whole game has a puerile and lavatorial sense of humour, seeing you combat flying toilets, flies hovering around turds & more.
#Retrogaming #NEC #PCEngine #HuCard
@[email protected] yeah, honestly, it’s not great.
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Montezuma's Revenge Featuring Panama Joe”. This is a 1989 port of Parker Brothers’ action game, originally released on various home computers, including #Apple, #Atari,
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Montezuma's Revenge Featuring Panama Joe”. This is a 1989 port of Parker Brothers’ action game, originally released on various home computers, including #Apple, #Atari, #Commodore, & #IBM PCs. The #MasterSystem port was only released in the USA.
#Retrogaming #Sega
On #SaturnDay here’s “Dynamite Deka”, better known as “Die Hard Arcade”. This is a 1997 port of #Sega’s 1996 Titan Video Arcade 3D beat-em-up, developed by Sega AM1 & published in-house. Sega did not
On #SaturnDay here’s “Dynamite Deka”, better known as “Die Hard Arcade”. This is a 1997 port of #Sega’s 1996 Titan Video Arcade 3D beat-em-up, developed by Sega AM1 & published in-house. Sega did not have the Die Hard License in Japan, hence the different name.
#Retrogaming #Saturn
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “Street Fighter II Dash Champion Edition”. This is a 1993 port of #Capcom’s incredibly famous 1992 1-on-1 fighting arcade game. Conversion duties were handled by #NEC Home
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “Street Fighter II Dash Champion Edition”. This is a 1993 port of #Capcom’s incredibly famous 1992 1-on-1 fighting arcade game. Conversion duties were handled by #NEC Home Electronics Ltd. It’s a remarkably good port for the relatively humble #PCEngine.
#Retrogaming #HuCard
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Global Defense”, also known as “S.D.I.”. This is a 1987 port of #Sega’s System 16 arcade shoot-em-up from the same year, with conversion duties handled in-house by R&D
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Global Defense”, also known as “S.D.I.”. This is a 1987 port of #Sega’s System 16 arcade shoot-em-up from the same year, with conversion duties handled in-house by R&D 2. The game’s control system was severely limited by the #MasterSystem’s control pads.
#Retrogaming
On #SaturnDay here’s “Henry Explorers”. This bizarrely named game is better known as “Crypt Killer” & is a 1997 port of #Konami’s 1995 arcade lightgun game. This version is compatible with the #Saturn
On #SaturnDay here’s “Henry Explorers”. This bizarrely named game is better known as “Crypt Killer” & is a 1997 port of #Konami’s 1995 arcade lightgun game. This version is compatible with the #Saturn Lightgun, the Shuttle Mouse & the 3D Control Pad.
#Retrogaming #Sega
On #WiiUWednesday here’s “Monster High: 13 Wishes”. This is a 2013 action adventure game developed by Game Machine Studios & published by Little Orbit. The game is based on a special from a TV cartoon
On #WiiUWednesday here’s “Monster High: 13 Wishes”. This is a 2013 action adventure game developed by Game Machine Studios & published by Little Orbit. The game is based on a special from a TV cartoon show, itself based on a toy line.
#Retrogaming #Nintendo #WiiU
#Turbografx16 users in the USA got the complete game on a single #HuCard. In Japan, the full game was eventually given an enhanced release on a SuperCD.
#Turbografx16 users in the USA got the complete game on a single #HuCard. In Japan, the full game was eventually given an enhanced release on a SuperCD.
#Retrogaming #NEC #PCEngine
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “R-Type I”. This is a 1988 port of #Irem’s 1987 horizontally scrolling shoot-em-up, converted & published by #HudsonSoft. Despite the name, this is only the first 4 levels of
On #HuCardHuesday here’s “R-Type I”. This is a 1988 port of #Irem’s 1987 horizontally scrolling shoot-em-up, converted & published by #HudsonSoft. Despite the name, this is only the first 4 levels of the game, with later levels released as “R-Type II”.
#Retrogaming #NEC #PCEngine #HuCard
@[email protected] I just had a look at a video of the Megadrive version and to be honest, this is a pretty big step down!
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Championship Hockey”. This is a 1995 ice hockey simulation game developed by Imagitec Design & published by US Gold. It’s a direct port of Electronic Arts EA Hockey for
On #MasterSystemMonday here’s “Championship Hockey”. This is a 1995 ice hockey simulation game developed by Imagitec Design & published by US Gold. It’s a direct port of Electronic Arts EA Hockey for the #Sega #MegaDrive. It was released in Europe only.
#Retrogaming #MasterSystem
@[email protected] it wasn’t a launch title for the Master System, might have been for the Megadrive though. But you’re right, personally I don’t think it’s very good.
@[email protected] you’re welcome, it’s a great game!
@[email protected] it’s great that it’s on Switch too!
@[email protected] agreed!