SEGA Genesis Classic Game Console with 80 Built-In Games: Part 1
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Posted on January 10th, 2014 by
One of the things I got for Christmas was a new game console. Was it the Xbox One or the PS4? Nope, it was a new SEGA Genesis. Huh? What is this, 1990? Nope, this is a real working SEGA Genesis with 80 games built in. So I thought I’d do short review of the console itself and the games that are on it. So let’s begin!
3D Sonic the Hedgehog (3DS)
Posted on January 9th, 2014 by
Not much can be said about Sonic the Hedgehog that hasn’t already been said. Since the early 90’s, he’s been SEGA’s mascot and I haven’t met a kid yet who didn’t like him. And now you can play his very first game with 3-D graphics by downloading it on the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
3D Ecco the Dolphin (3DS)
Posted on January 8th, 2014 by
When I was a kid I didn’t have a SEGA Genesis in the 16-bit era, only a Super Nintendo. I had nothing against the Genesis, but when you’re a kid with a limited income, you can’t afford to get ALL the game systems. Most of the time I didn’t have a desire to play what was exclusive to the Genesis anyway, as most games back then were me-too 2-D platformers with an annoying critter with an attitude as the main character. But then out of the blue came this one game where you play as a dolphin who explores the depths of the ocean to find his missing pod! That game was Ecoo the Dolphin, and I so wanted to play it back then. And now you can play it with new 3-D graphics by downloading it from the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
3D Altered Beast (3DS)
Posted on January 7th, 2014 by
When people think of the SEGA Genesis, the first thing that would usually come to their mind is Sonic the Hedgehog. But did you know the Genesis was out for a full year before Sonic was even a thought? During this first year, the Genesis came packed with Altered Beast, which was based on the arcade hit. It was an impressive way to show off the 16-bit capabilities of the new console. And now you can play that game with 3-D graphics, downloadable from the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
3D Super Hang-On (3DS)
Posted on January 6th, 2014 by
Super Hang-On was a very popular motorcycle racing game in arcades a long time ago. You sat on the cabinet like a motorbike and made it lean left and right to steer. Even though I didn’t play it very much (motorcycle games just didn’t appeal to me), I always knew it was in the arcade I was at. For some reason, every arcade I went to that had it; the volume was turned all the way up. So wherever you were at, you could hear the “dong…dong…dong…” music on the title screen every few minutes. And now you can enjoy Super Hang-On with new 3-D graphics by downloading it from the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
3D Space Harrier (3DS)
Posted on January 5th, 2014 by
The next in SEGA’s classic arcade games that have been ported to 3DS with 3-D graphics is the well-recognized Space Harrier! It’s a fast-paced auto-forward scrolling 3-D shooter with colorful graphics and imaginative enemies. It was very popular in arcades when I was little, as the cabinet would lean left and right as you played. The arcade game was always at the front entrance of the arcades I went to, but I didn’t get to play it very much back then because all the bigger kids hogged it. But now you can play it anytime you want when you download it from the Nintendo eShop.
3D Galaxy Force II (3DS)
Posted on January 4th, 2014 by
SEGA has been releasing a lot of their arcade and Genesis classics on 3DS lately. They’ve added 3-D graphics and other extras. So in honor of that, we’re going to take a look at one of their titles each day for about a week or so. It’ll be a SEGA Extravaganza! The first game on the list is the arcade classic Galaxy Force II!
Romans from Mars (iPad)
Posted on January 2nd, 2014 by
The Roman god Jupiter has banished the god of war Mars to the red planet that bears his name. And now he’s going to take revenge with his own army of Roman Martian soldiers. Defend your outpost from Mars’ army in this action game for iOS devices, Android and Google Play (reviewed on iPad here).
Galaxy Run (iPad)
Posted on December 26th, 2013 by
An astronaut’s spacecraft has crashed and now he must run through the rubble to the warp panel to get home! Galaxy Run may sound like your typical continuously running platformer, prevalent on tablet devices at first, but it’s actually a bit different. The action just takes place on a single screen, with you on the left side and the warp point on the right. And in between is a bunch of obstacles for you to jump over unscathed so you can reach the goal. As soon as you tap on the touch screen, your astronaut will start running. Tap again to make him jump; it’s as easy as that. Well, sort of. Anyway, Galaxy Run is available for iOS, but reviewed for iPad here.
Rush (Wii U)
Posted on December 25th, 2013 by
Rush is a simple puzzle game out now for Wii U downloadable on the Nintendo eShop. It’s made by Two Tribes, who were also responsible for other great puzzlers like Toki Tori 2 and its sequel. The unique thing about Rush is that it uses only the Wii U touch screen controller. You don’t even need the TV!
