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PS2
Shooter
Its surprising how intuitive controlling a massive mecha can become and, with a good range of movements to master, players soon can strafe with the finest before unleashing a powerful rocket into an opponents mid rift.
PSP
Shooter
Its possible to pick up and mash a few buttons in this superb incarnation of the Formula Front series. Yet to truly prosper players must pilot their mech to its strengths whilst being aware of its weaknesses. The fact Genki likes to hit and run may reveal too much about our character.
Super Famicom
One on One Beat Em Up
Neo – Geo classic giving the SFC architecture a full body work out. Mana from heaven for old school 2D grapple fans. Pushes the hardware to near breaking point, and whilst in can’t quite match the mega memory cart and sprite handling capabilities of its Neo Geo counterpart, KAC have pulled out all the stops to at least give it a black eye and thick lip. Play as Ryo or Robert on their quest to rescue Yuri from the clutches of bad guys in South Town.
Playstation
Sports
Massive title in Japan as the driver steers a massive truck against a rival firm to be the first to deliver the consignment. The ‘Battle’ of the title comes from the dirty tricks required to cut off the rival driver to win the race. The ‘Art’ comes from the delightful designs that can be added to the truck with a few bob in your pocket complete with flashing chilli lights for the dashboard – a sign of good taste on the highways of Japan. Creative truckers can also spend some time creating their own designs. Full title: ‘Bakusou Dekotora Densetsu: Art Truck Battle.’
Nintendo Hardware
Controller
A one handed controller that works well in the right hand in Asciis unusual take on the Super Famicom controller. Shining Scorpion compatible.
Sony Hardware
Controller
Ascii are up there with Hori in producing quality peripherals and really knowing their market. Its little wonder they both have so many devotees with such superb design and production values realised in this piece of pad perfection.
Nintendo DS
RPG
A huge two Giga memory card goes some way to explaining the extraordinary level of detail Nintendo have attained in this tactical RPG that looks more like Panzer Dragoon Azel than a DS RPG. The fantasy setting has been painstakingly realised with outstanding effect and Nintendos pursuit of perfection.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Beautifully illustrated in the style of crayons, think Yoshi’s Island for the Famicom. The character sprites are all very cute and the tunes are upbeat in keeping with the action. The dino hero’s ability to roll adds to his versatility. A Japanese flavour to the action too with walking riceballs and cartoony squids.
PS4
Shooter
Great to be back feeling the raw power of the mech just as in the original classic. The lighting effects are stunning to add to the sense of awe and there is plenty of thunder in the weaponry on offer to the hulking titanium mecha suit. Like welcoming in an old friend: appearances may have changed a little, but the understanding is there.
Switch
Shooter
Sequel to the superb Mega Drive and Super Famicom crackers, Leynos 2 features more exo skeleton related mayhem and maintains the clunky metal feel of the original as the suits are dropped behind enemy lines and straight into the thick of it. Ginormous bosses and relentless onslaught from enemy mechs makes this one tough exoskeleton to crack. A true delight to have it revamped for the Switch. Bravo!
PS5
Shooter
Sequel to the superb Mega Drive and Super Famicom crackers, Leynos 2 features more exo skeleton related mayhem and maintains the clunky metal feel of the original as the suits are dropped behind enemy lines and straight into the thick of it. Ginormous bosses and relentless onslaught from enemy mechs makes this one tough exoskeleton to crack. A true delight to have it revamped for the PS5. Bravo!
Switch
Shooter
Sequel to the superb Mega Drive and Super Famicom crackers, Leynos 2 features more exo skeleton related mayhem and maintains the clunky metal feel of the original as the suits are dropped behind enemy lines and straight into the thick of it. Ginormous bosses and relentless onslaught from enemy mechs makes this one tough exoskeleton to crack. A true delight to have it revamped for the Switch. Bravo!
Playstation
Simulation
Takes a turn based strategic approach to mecha warfare (similar to Front Mission) as opposed to the previous clunky metal shoot ’em ups. Keep an eye on your soldiers for signs of overheating and short circuiting through the cockpit view. Well animated and pretty presentation of the intercom conversations and cut scenes.
Playstation
Simulation
Takes a turn based strategic approach to mecha warfare (similar to Front Mission) as opposed to the previous clunky metal shoot ’em ups. Keep an eye on your soldiers for signs of overheating and short circuiting through the cockpit view. Well animated and pretty presentation of the intercom conversations and cut scenes.
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Brilliant Switch
Shooter
Gamers of a certain vintage will be purring having lapped up the Cybernator action which sees the weighty mech feel every tonnage as it lands on the platforms and then utilises booster to jets to glide through the side scrolling shooter sections. Such a work of love with incredible attention to detail and another must-have Superdeluxe delivery for gamers who know their claret from their Beaujolais.
Super Famicom
Sports
Huge wrestlers grapple it out in the proportion almost to match the sizeable sprites of Fire Suplex. However the action is more a cross between wrestler and a one on one fighter adding the requisite joypad dexterity to the mull. Good presentation and plenty of avatars of the players winding each other up adds to the fun.
PC Engine CD ROM
RPG
A lovingly crafted 3/4 persective Role player bringing back memories of the golden age of Super Famicom RPG’s.
Super Famicom
Sports
F Zero style racer with a medley of psychedelic racers looking like a futuristic take on the Tetsuwan Atom series. The game positively zips along with plenty of colour used in the tracks as well as the racers outfits.
Famicom Cart
Action
Astro Robo has its own USP in that Sasa utilises its gun to manoeuvre round the screen collecting the items required to clear the level. The momentum physics are excellent and it deserves its success due to its innovation.
Merchandise
Merchandise
A lovely tribute to a long-standing series with plenty of devotees. Includes Atelier Marie Remake Art Book, Clear Card Set and Selection CD.
Famicom Cart
Sports
Some great imagination to mix up the action with a track and hurdle level, mountain path with wild boar, a section based on the tunnels of a pyramid as well as lakeside and riverside levels. The height of retro chic. Designed to be played with the Family Trainer.
Mega Drive
Shoot Em Up
Not your standard shooter as Robo Kid uses a unique firing system and the levels vary from horizontally scrolling to maze type. Sound range of weaponry to rip into the bosses. Feels very fresh: a different kind of blaster with the shadowy jungle level particularly innovative.
PC Engine HU Card
Shoot Em Up
Not your standard shooter as Robo Kid uses a unique firing system and the levels vary from horizontally scrolling to maze type. Fresh in a crowded PC Engine market place.
PS4
Action
Has a feel of Zombies Ate My Neighbours as players open fire on all manner of bugs and critters to keep their crops healthy. An unusual approach to farming, but plenty of fun a result.
Playstation
Simulation
Turn based strategy combat making use of the hardware’s 3D capabilities as the space ships are spun and flipped around in the search for weaknesses, like a hardware demo itself.
Nintendo Hardware
Cable
AV cable for a Famicom, Super Famicom, N64 or GameCube. Very versatile and from a stable with a good retro history.
Nintendo DS
RPG
The shuffling is in the dungeons as the very layout shifts when the timer has expired leading to a frantic, smash and grab approach and a keen eye on the timer. Dungeons are home to some bountiful treasure and bizarre creatures who stick along for the ride. Traditional RPG fare in rescuing good folk and savouring the charms of the town, yet the shuffle keeps this one ticking along nicely.
Mega CD
Shoot Em Up
Full motion video shmup in a similar vein to Slipheed seeing you battling your fighter to the far away planet of Prism in order to get the super weapon to save the earth again!
Super Famicom
Shoot Em Up
Few can forget the into the screen appeal of Axelay that has lost little of its lustre as the lava boss vents his wrath. Nor the ED209 robot boss capturing the 90s appeal of Robocop. But below the clever programming is a very solid shooter with as much polish on the gameplay as the graphical pizzazz.
Famicom Cart
Shoot Em Up
Vertically scrolling shooting action as the players ship is encircled by sphere shields to try and survive. The enemies seem to fly at you like swordfish or flying fish and it’s a good idea to keep hammering the fire button to keep them at bay. Keeping blasting ensures a path through land based defences too.