Overall Score: 2 (of 5) from 2005 to present, a nostalgic first major MMORPG that slowly lost its way. Down from a 3 out of 5 from 2001-2004, which was a decling from a 4 out of 5 from 1999-2001. Story: Create a fantasy character to roam a gigantic world, fight monsters, find weapons & […]
Rookery’s Retro Review: Laser Blast (Atari 2600)
Overall Score: 2 (of 5), great concept without delivery. Cheat or be cheated, because lasers are faster than your ability to think or react. Story: You’re both the pilot and gunner of a flying saucer. Below are three equally fast mobile laser bases that can blast you out of the night’s sky. The idea is […]
Rookery’s Retro Review: Laser Gates (Atari 2600)
Overall Score: 4 (of 5). Move fast & think faster as you shuttle your ship through a dangerous space cavern full of obstacles and foes. Story: A quick nod to Imagic’s cartridge design. Although they used the same for all their games, it sure is exciting to get them in nice condition. Fly in all […]
Wild Guns Reloaded Review
Howdy partners, and welcome to my review of Wild Guns Reloaded. The original Wild Guns is known as one of the greatest titles to ever hit the arcades or Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Fans have been waiting for over 20 years for a sequel. When I noticed Wild Guns Reloaded launch on Steam […]
Rookery’s Retro Review: Beamrider (Atari 2600)
Overall Score: 4 (of 5). Futuristic blasting with lasers, torpedoes, alien ships, and dodging action. Story: Zoom across a grid of an unknown world while flying saucers try to shoot you before you can shoot them. If you destroy fifteen, a mother ship called a Sector Sentinel will be summoned for you to torpedo before […]
Rookery’s Retro Review: Haunted House (Atari 2600)
Overall Score: 5 (of 5). Get into the haunted house, find the four pieces of the broken urn and get out! Story: You’re a pair of floating eyeballs in the dark without defenses against ghosts, vampire bats, and giant tarantulas. There are four levels to the house, complete with stairs and long corridors. Your only […]
Rookery’s Retro Review: Dragon Warrior (Nintendo Entertainment System)
Overall Score: 5 (of 5), the first epitome of console roleplaying games. Story: Sounds standard in that there’s a great darkness in the land, you’re a new knight and a new hope to save the land, yadda yadda yadda, right? Okay, so maybe the classic tale of good versus evil is a sleepwalk, but you […]
How To Beat Death Road To Canada – Guide To DR2C
DR2C Walkthrough Is DR2C getting on your last nerve, but you can’t seem to put it down? Don’t stress any longer. I’ve put together everything you need to know right here. If you’ve found your way to my post here, your probably struggling to master DR2C. At first conquering the death road seems impossible. With […]
Rookery’s Retro Review: Um Jammer Lammy (Playstation 1)
Um Jammer Lammy Overall Score: 5 (of 5), play like Jimi Hendrix with just a little practice, speed, and timing. Story: Okay, so maybe you weren’t born a rock star, but you know what, who was? Being a legend doesn’t mean some magical genetic trait that automatically makes you the world’s greatest rocker, but… you’ve […]
Rookery’s Retro Review: Double Dribble (Nintendo Entertainment System)
Overall Score: 5 (of 5), steal, shoot, slam! Story: “Double Gerbil!” or “Double Dwibble!” as my friends & I used to say along with the automated game speech when the game turned on. Build a competitive game that’s fun, then make it basketball themed. Add fast-paced action, simple controls and by the grace of heaven, […]
“You Must Be 18 Or Older To Enter” – A Game About Early 90s Dial Up Porn
You Must Be 18 Or Older To Enter In You Must Be 18 Or Older To Enter you play as a young boy who is home alone during the day time. Normally you’d be watching something like Captain N The Game Master. Today you have other plans. You heard about this thing called Porn at […]
“The Disney Afternoon Collection” Boss Rush Feature Is Really Cool!
The Disney Afternoon Collection Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel. Please Subscribe – GameTraders USA I […]