Mortal KombatPlatform: ArcadeReleased 1992Publisher: MidwayDeveloper: MidwayThis isn’t necessarily a retro review, more of a chance for me to share some memories of Mortal Kombat. I’ve been a fan of fighting games for a long time. The Way of the Exploding Fist, International Karate +, and who could forget Street Fighter 2? I still remember like it […]
If I ask you the question, “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea” and you look at me blankly, then move along. If, however you shout back “SpongeBob SquarePants” you have no doubt been exposed in some way to the absorbent, yellow and porous one known as SpongeBob SquarePants.Like millions of others, I’ve watched […]
Have you ever wanted to kill your sibling? Personally, I’m an only child so I’ve never experienced this feeling. But, I have two daughters and often see them squabbling over the most ridiculous things. So as much as they love each other, I’m sure they sometimes have the urge to smash each other’s faces in!Thankfully, […]
I have a soft spot for Isometric games! My childhood was spent playing games such as Batman, The Last Ninja, Desert Strike and Rock n’ Roll Racing to name a few. Of course, there are more modern examples of games using this viewpoint, but seeing isometric games always takes me back to a simpler time […]
Digital Download & DVD: Think Like a Dog (2020) Oliver is a whiz at science and shares a special bond with his pet dog Henry. During a science experiment Henry believes he has found a way to communicate using telepathy. Things don’t quite go to plan, and through a freak accident he manages to create […]
Digital HD: The Wishmas Tree (2020) Kerry is an adventurous possum living in an idyllic paradise called Sanctuary City. All the animals live in harmony together and life couldn’t be better. The only problem is Kerry finds it a bit boring, and dreams of stepping out of the safe confines of the city to explore […]
Horror games don’t come around very often, so I approached Dollhouse with a sense of excited anticipation. First impressions were good as I booted up the game and was faced with a noir infused tone, with nods to Bioshock. Sounds great doesn’t it?! Let’s just say playing Dollhouse was a nightmarish experience, and not in […]
When I’m writing a review about something I love, it’s hard not to turn into a gushy mess and blurt out “I love this game, it’s amazing!” Just because I love something, doesn’t mean everyone will. So, I thought I would try to explain what I love, not just about the game, but the genre […]
Alien StormPlatform: ArcadeReleased: 1990Publisher: SegaDeveloper: SegaIn the late 80s and earlier 90’s, Sega could do no wrong in my eyes. They would release hit after hit, including two of my all-time favourite games, Golden Axe and Streets of Rage 2. Sega generally followed a similar pattern with their games. For example, Shinobi is like ESWAT. […]
CabalPlatform: ArcadeReleased: 1988Publisher: TAD CorporationDeveloper: TaitoThird person shooters are ten a penny these days, with the likes of Gears of War and Uncharted being two famous examples from this genre. Back in 1988, this was a relatively new innovation, which is why I thought it would be fun to check out Cabal.Truth be told, I […]
