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Retro Game of the Day Archive - December 2012

auntacid says:
This is NOT the Japanese version of Super Mario 3. In the Japanese version of Super Mario 3, when Mario is hit while powered up beyond a mushroom, he turns completley small again. This version, like the US release, takes Mario back down to his mushroom state. NOT Labeled Properly.

User Rating: 4.41/5.00

Rabid-Media says:
The best arcade to 8-bit console, Ever! you are WonderBoy, and you are Monster land, yay! The game is a linear platform RPG, with very tough arcade elements. You collect money by defeating monsters. you can use that money to buy health, alcoholic beverages (which then the tender gives you helpful advice), ...

User Rating: 4.72/5.00

TerraTempest says:
This game isn't really a game, it's more like a tool for the Snes.  You have a series of tools to draw, animate and play music, which you can use to make and save your own animation. By far not as capable as today's animation software, but it's pretty cool if you only have a snes, a tv, and are living ...

User Rating: 4.07/5.00

psy_commando says:
Nobody ever heard of this game I'm pretty sure... But it doesn't mean it's a bad game ! The Firemen plays like an arcade game, there's no save, only continues. Basically you're a firefighter and you go through the levels putting out fires. Sounds dull, well it isn't ! You've got a time limit, and you're ...

User Rating: 4.65/5.00

JJ says:
You are a famous warrior looking for immortality. To acuire it, you challenge Death to a duel, one you easily win. The Grim Reaper however, turns you into his undead servant. Now you must complete various missions that your new master assigns you. Use your mastery of a variety of weapons, as well as ...

User Rating: 4.79/5.00

JJ says:
When the Gameboy Color was first introduced, no one could have imagined that this little system would be able to run a port of an SNES game. And then this game appeared. This jewel of a game gives fans of the Donkey Kong the chance to play on the go. Developers even went the extra mile and added new ...

User Rating: 4.44/5.00

Tobias Hayes says:
Personally This is the Final Fantasy that I enjoyed the most on the Playstation 1. You might ask why and argue that it doesnt hold a candle to the Likes of 7 or 8, and I can understand why you would say that. Nevertheless, It is only a opinion. Alright, down to the good stuff! Story: 4/5 The only ...

User Rating: 4.77/5.00

rakenrol says:
This game is like a chibi version of the Street Fighter series with a different gameplay. There are 3 buttons compared to Street Fighter's 6 button scheme. These are punch. kick and special. Gems can be picked up to power up your special moves (i e red gem to power up the hadoken). You can also use the ...

User Rating: 4.4/5.00

Inflorescence says:
(Sweet Home is based on the Japanese movie of the same name) Sweet Home is one of, if not the only, survival horror title on the NES. You play a group of art buffs who go into the house of a deceased artist to restore his frescoes. Each of the six characters has a specific item (like a key, a camera, ...

User Rating: 4.63/5.00

SpiralPegasus says:
Man, ain't that an upbeat song! Welcome, this is B-Wings for the Famicom, one of the best titles to ever grace the infamous 50 trillion in 1 cartridges. B-Wings is a shoot em up developed by Data East. Originally it was an awful arcade game, but this port is the absolute opposite. Pick one of TEN ...

User Rating: 4.46/5.00

Darknessmanlol says:
Wild 9. So much can be said about this unforgetable game. Many claim that it is a waste of time, and other awful things. However, Wild 9 is far from all of these. In the game, you take control of the hero, and leader of the group Wild 9, a human boy who holds with him, the RIG unit. The RIG itself, is ...

User Rating: 4.76/5.00

Mr Mando says:
Guide Kingsley to finish his adventure in a great 3D Adventure game, this is the only game created for Kingsley, If you loved the game as a classic player, have it now again.

User Rating: 4.57/5.00

SpiralPegasus says:
"DU DU DU DU DU DU DURUUUU!! DAYTOOOOOOOOONNNNAAAAAAA! LET'S GO AWAY!" If you grew up in the nineties, you can't NOT have played this game. One of the best arcade games to ever exist and without a doubt the most fun in the racing genre, only rivaled by it's successor, OutRun and Hydro Thunder Hurricane. ...

User Rating: 4.51/5.00

Yanazake says:
A very interesting option when looking for beat 'em up games, or rather, SHOOT 'em up games, is the wild west style "Sunset Riders".This game delivers a great challenge to the player, specially when playing as Billy; His shots are small, and getting a second revolver or rapid fire doesn't help much. ...

User Rating: 4.56/5.00

SpiralPegasus says:
The Virtual Boy has a terrible reputation. A bad reputation enough for thousands of people who have never even seen the thing to call it the worst console ever. It spawned 22 games in total. What are the odds of finding a good game on the so-called worst console ever? As slim as they might be, Teleroboxer ...

User Rating: 4.57/5.00

JeremiahStilts says:
Kung Fu is just what you would expect from the title and console. Basically the story doesn't really matter, but you are going to the top of a tower to rescue your girlfriend. The graphics are okay, but are very limited due to the year of the release I assume. The sound effects are pretty good I think, ...

User Rating: 4.61/5.00

NDOG says:
Banjo Kazooie is a great collect-a-thon style game. It's similar to Super Mario 64 in some ways, and it still stands as a classic 3d platformer. Distinct visuals, tons of collectibles, and interesting level design will keep you coming back for more.

User Rating: 4.6/5.00

hatty475 says:
Rocket Knight Adventures is well worth your time.  You play the role of Sparkster, leader of the Rocket Knights.  The Rocket Knights are a group of warriors equipped with awesome rocket packs and mystical swords who protect the kingdom of Zebulos.  The corrupted knight Axle Gear has ...

User Rating: 4.8/5.00

tamh says:
The world of Sonic 1 modifications is clearly divided between simple mods that only change coloring and layout, mods that add one layer of features, or super mods (which practically change all the game mechanics). This particular mod is one of those first ones mentioned: All level maps were modified ...

User Rating: 4.43/5.00

Mystics Apprentice says:
  This game was very good! Especially for a game that was based off of a movie/book. The storyline of this game pretty much followed suit to the movie, with a few add-ins/alterations but they were quite minor. You play as Harry, and it starts from the time you're in Diagon Alley all the way ...

User Rating: 4.48/5.00

tamh says:
Some Sonic mods take the base game and add lots of new features. Sonic the Hedgehog Plus is one of those. Adding movements like the Spin Dash (from Sonic 2) and Insta-shield (from Sonic 3), and Elemental Shields (from Sonic 3 also) to an already awesome game, plus special objects, additional levels, ...

User Rating: 4.45/5.00

tamh says:
Esrael is a very prolific member of the classic Sonic development community. And this one mod goes to show his great abilities. Sonic 2 Delta is the first release on the Sonic 2 Delta Sonic 2 modification series. This one's based off the Simon Wei prototype beta of Sonic 2. This mod adds some maps ...

User Rating: 4.37/5.00

Ltanderl says:
G-Police Weapons of Justice is a fast action shooter. You play always in ego-perspectiv and thats a great felling. You are drive vehicles like Chopper Walker and Tanks. The Story is great too and have some suprises. The Grafic is not good at all but the gamplay is the best. The story will take you away. ...

User Rating: 4.26/5.00

Sonic The Fighters says:
In this title, Sonic The Fighters, Sonic The Hedgehog and friends will have to fight to see who can save the world from the evil Doctor Robotnik. The eight playable fighters are Sonic himself, Tails, Knuckles, Fang, Espio, Bark, Amy, and Bean.  There are eight unused characters, however 2 of them are ...

User Rating: 4.84/5.00

somebody says:
This is the worst game ever made! If you have it, smash it with a hammer!

User Rating: 1.81/5.00

Xterra says:
Gradius Gaiden. What a game. I've played quite a few SHMUPS (SHoot 'eM UPS), and I've played quite a few Gradius games. This one is one of the best. You have a choice of 4 fighters: Vic Viper, Lord British, Jade Knight, and Falchion Beta. The game incorporates 2.5d elements ingame, and has beautiful ...

User Rating: 4.8/5.00

rbx4 says:
Double Dragon III features a slightly worse look and than Double Dragon II, but has some of the moves that made DDII great. It adds some more features, including a running command. It has one major problem: you have only one life and no continues. What in the world was Acclaim thinking? This made the ...

User Rating: 4.67/5.00

Jaereth says:
Simply amazing game in my opinion. Very unique concept for a game. A nuclear truck has gone haywire and you have to destroy anything in its path to avoid a collision that will detonate the bomb. You have an arsenal of demolition vehicles at your disposal but can also leave your vehicle at any time and ...

User Rating: 4.82/5.00

blaze says:
Gerald Storm and his commanders plan to steal experimental super tanks in development under the direction of General Lewis Reign. Reign now must use these very vehicles against the despotic Storm in an effort to stem his revolution. Use 6 different prototypes you can use to complete missions. Destroy ...

User Rating: 4.83/5.00

4eyes says:
Just have to say, great game. loved it for my neogeo with its joystick. Its the best fighter game I've found for any handheld. It is alot like street fighter. you fight through many stages to vs geese and m.bison who have captured iori or ryu depending on what team you selected. Following that you face ...

User Rating: 4.65/5.00

Halcyon says:
The 3rd game in the gex series...   Not as good as Enter the Gecko, but certainly not bad.

User Rating: 4.64/5.00