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Category Archives: Reviews
198X Review (Nintendo Switch)
We check out the 80s inspired game that pays homage to a multitude of classic video game genres.
Missile Command: Recharged Review
With its signature trackball controller, tense gameplay, and gut-punching sound effects, the original Missile Command that graced arcades is an absolute classic. Throughout the years, we’ve seen many different ports and takes on the original Missile Command formula. I didn’t know what to expect when Missile Command: Recharged, a modern reimagining of the original launched on iOS and Android devices in March. Replacing that majestic trackball to defend my cities from missiles with touch screen gestures instantly seemed like sacrilege to me, but I decided that I would give the game a chance.
I was immediately impressed with the look and sound of Missile Command: Recharged as Nickervision Studios have taken a retro wave aesthetic to the game. The game blazes with 80s neon colors and is accompanied by a pumping synth-wave soundtrack that will get the player’s heart pumping. Using a touch screen to direct where your missiles go instead of utilizing a trackball performs very well, and I had no trouble adapting to the timing. Power-ups in the form of shields and mega missiles have been added to breathe new life into the traditional Missile Command formula, along with other available upgrades.
Missile Command: Recharged is available to download for free, and you can continue to play the game until the in-game battery runs out of power. Once that happens, you’ll need to watch a video advertise to recharge. If you can’t be bothered to watch a video advertisement, you can elect to purchase an infinite charge and begin blasting missiles out of the sky until infinity and beyond.
I had a great time with Recharged, and it is something easily accessible and playable, especially if you only have time for a quick game or two.
Check out more on the game here: https://go.onelink.me/DPtF/a858927d
Blazing Chrome Review
In the future, machines have taken over the world, and only a small rebellion against these cybernetic terrors have a chance to save the world. Sure, the story is pretty much a carbon copy from the Terminator series, but the real reason you want to play Blazing Chrome is for its side-scrolling, action-packed platforming that will bring you straight back to the heyday of when this genre was at its peak. With five stages, four characters, plenty of bosses and adjustable difficulty, Blazing Chrome will easily scratch your itch for a Contra and Metal slug experience. Developer JoyMasher has recently released this game, so if you want to lock and load, you can do so on the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. For this review, the Nintendo Switch version was played, and footage featured here was captured directly from Switch hardware.
Ninja Gaiden Trilogy Overview
My series overview of the Ninja Gaiden trilogy on the NES is now available to read over at Old School Gamer Magazine. Go give it a read!
Collector Cup Review
I just recently attended Combo Breaker in St. Charles, IL and while I was mostly there to witness the fights and cover the event for Old School Gamer Magazine, I was excited to see what vendors would be there offering merchandise. While most of the merchandise at the event was what you would expect to see for sale like fighting sticks, Collector Cup had the most unique items available to purchase.
Collector Cup offers heavy duty drinking cups with official licenses from games such as Street Fighter, Mega Man (Capcom), The Division 2, and Assassin’s Creed. (Ubisoft). As you could imagine, the Street Fighter cups fit right in with the fighting game atmosphere at Combo Breaker. While I was tempted to pick up Chun-Li and Cammy from Street Fighter V, I opted to pick up Ryu and Mega Man. I love how the colors of the cup accurately match the color scheme of the characters. Ryu and Mega Man’s cup colors fit right in with their printed graphics, and the heated transfer of the graphics is very high quality.
While most would be content enough with picking these cups up and proudly displaying them in their game collection, I’m happy to report that these cups deliver in usability, just as much as they provide in looks. At 24 ounces, this cup is plenty big enough to hold your favorite beverage, plus they are leak free! I recently opened my pool up for the season and needed a cup that I could trust not to leak. Thankfully, my Collector Cups fit the bill nicely. There’s nothing worse than spilling a Moscow Mule in a pool and these cups took that worry away. There are a variety of officially licensed video game cups out there, but many of them share a common theme: you can’t use them in a dish washer. Thankfully, Collector Cups are top rack dishwasher safe, which means that Ryu and Mega Man will be seeing a lot more use compared to my other gaming cups.
As a neat extra, Collector Cups come with a beautiful little bonus item with each cup you purchase: a limited edition collector’s coin. These are lovely little extras that are fun to display and look fantastic. At $16.99 each, you are getting a great deal for a high quality, very durable cup that will show off your gaming roots in a unique way. These cups and more merchandise can be purchased over at https://collectorcup.com.