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Mega Drive Review - The Jungle Book (Game 148)
Virgin released four very similar Disney based platform games but only 'Aladdin' gets celebrated. What is so bad about 'the Jungle Book'?Developed by VirginPublished by SegaReleased in 1994For a Gaming...
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Hardware Review : BittBoy Handheld
There are few things worse than a missed opportunity. I must admit I didn’t expect much when the developer offered me a BittBoy to review for RetroCollect.com. You see a lot of these sorts of consoles;...
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Mega Drive Review - Legend of Galahad (Game149)
'Legend of Galahad' may look Japanese but in reality it's a port of an Amiga game created by two Brits. Can a game with such humble beginning stand out on the Mega Drive?Developed by Traveler's...
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Mega Drive Review - Toy Story (Game 150)
According to Kendall Lockhart (VP of creative development at Disney Interactive) people flock to tie-in games to interact with characters and worlds they have already fallen in love with. But who...
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Mega Drive Review - Home Alone (Game 151)
'Home Alone' might be a licensed game based on a film that hasn't aged well, but perhaps it's still a game worth unwrapping.Developed by Sega of AmericaPublished by SegaReleased in 1991 I love...
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Mega Drive Review - Quackshot (Game 152)
'Quackshot Starring Donald Duck' is an action based platformer that's known in Japan as 'I Love Donald Duck: Georgia ou no hihou'. But while the appreciation for the character is understandable does...
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Snes Review - Mickey no Tokyo Disneyland Daibōken (Game 153)
'Mickey no Tokyo Disneyland Daibōken' is probably the Mickey Mouse game you've never heard of. But is there a reason why this platform game never left Japan?Developed by GRCPublished by TomyReleased in...
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Mega Drive Review - The Lion King (Game 154)
'The Lion King' is often considered an inferior spiritual-successor to 'Aladdin'. However despite both being Virgin published Disney platformers, the two games have less in common than you may believe....
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Mega Drive Review - Sonic the Hedgehog (Game 155)
'Sonic the Hedgehog' is a game known by all but not necessarily loved by them. While it may be Sega's most famous title, despite popular perception, it isn't as critically adored as many would expect....
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Mega Drive Review - ToeJam and Earl in Panic on Funkotron (Game 156)
'ToeJam and Earl in Panic on Funkotron' is a sequel that shouldn't have been, delivering the type of gameplay that no-one expected and that existing fans didn't want. But is a betrayal of preconceived...
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Mega Drive Review - Super Thunder Blade (Game 157)
'Super Thunder Blade' has been described as 'OutRun' in a helicopter. But while there's an awful lot of love for the racing game why does no one care for this shooter?Developed by SegaPublished by...
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Mega Drive Review - Pinocchio (Game 158)
'Pinocchio' is a platformer that was following in some very big footsteps. While it may have some of the best graphics on the Mega Drive did the gameplay compare?Developed by Virgin LondonPublished by...
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Mega Drive Review - Micro Machines: Turbo Tournament '96 (Game 159)
Popular gaming genres are often flooded with very similar games, all copying the strengths of each other. ‘Micro Machines’ was a racing game unlike no other, but does novelty mean greatness? Developed...
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Snes Review - The Great Circus Mystery starring Mickey & Minnie (Game 160)
Critics and players may have loved 'Magical Quest' but its was frequently criticed for being too easy and too short. Why should you play the sequel to this platformer when its even easier and...
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Mega Drive Review - Columns (Game 161)
Often regarded as the 'Tetris' of Sega consoles 'Columns' has itself been replicated and imitated for decades. Is the original worth your attention?Developed by HP / SegaPublished by SegaReleased in...
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Switch Review - The Fall
Growing up John Warner loved games that encouraged exploration and discovery. It’s inevitable that his studio’s first game would involve the same things. But are these still what a modern gamer looks...
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Switch Review - The Darkside Detective
With Its pixelated graphics, 80’s jokes and simplistic point-and-click interface ‘The Darkside Detective’ could have be a game from the classic era of Adventure games. But despite being hilarious, does...
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Switch Review - The Banner Saga
The multi award winning much loved turn-based strategy RPG finally makes it to the Switch. But with complicated combat and a demanding story is this a game that’s practical on the Switch?Developed by...
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Snes Review - Marvelous (Game 162)
In 2017 members of the ‘Sonic’ fan community managed to do what Sega themselves could not. Lead by Christian "Taxman" Whitehead, bedroom coders and small independent developers (who had proved their...
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Switch Review - Earthlock
Retro gamers are certainly guilty of romanticising the past. But does this nineties inspired JRPG stick too closely to the PlayStation games that have inspired it? Developed by Snowcastle GamesReleased...
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