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10Oct

By BrianNo Comments

G-Darius HD Review

Not to be confused with the Pop Idol finalist Darius (remember him?), or the one-hit-wonder Dario G, who coincidentally released their hit 'Sunchyme' in the same year, G-Darius is originally an arcade game released in 1997. A year later the original PlayStation received a port and that is how I played it back in the day. I say that, I played a demo of it. In fact, I still have the demo from Official PlayStation Magazine with Tombi on the front as the main featured demo. G-Darius - Ain't No Sunchyme Here I remember enjoying it but I could not find the game anywhere, and it is still quite uncommon today. Since then it has been released on a few compilations. G-Darius was the first in the Darius series to use 3D polygons, but the gameplay remained in 2D. By 1997 shoot 'em ups were getting t...

29Aug

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Spelunker HD Deluxe Review

The Spelunker games are nearly as old as me, originally released in 1983. The game at its heart hasn't changed a massive amount as you walk, run and jump your way through cave systems. Spelunker HD Deluxe is an update to Spelunker HD that was released on the Playstation 3. Published by ININ Games who actually focus on feel-good, and retro arcade games. Spelunker HD Deluxe - Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place If you like this review check out my previous review here where I played The Persistence Enhanced on the PlayStation 5. Let me know in the comments what you think of this review. Gameplay In the role of an adventurer, your goal is to get as deep into the cave system as possible. In your way stands snakes, ghosts, and a variety of fiendish traps. Adventure mode is where players ...

Space Invaders Invincible Collection Review

19Aug

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Space Invaders Invincible Collection Review

Developed and Published by Taito. Space Invaders Invincible Collection is a compilation of the very best Space Invaders games from yesteryear. This is going to be something you will not wanna miss. So let's kick back with this Space Invaders Invincible Collection review. As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on our social media. Space Invaders Invincible Collection - The Game That Started It All As someone who plays more retro games than recent ones. This was an opportunity that I just wasn't going to miss. Reliving the days of my youth by blasting away at aliens just felt magical. Putting a huge collection together of Taito's masterpieces is one wild ride so strap in. ...

19Aug

By BrianNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, Retrogaming Corner

Evercade Premium Pack Review

It had been 30 years since I last opened a brand new 16-bit system. That system was the Atari 520STE, and I loved it. It arrived in the household a year after the Sega Mega Drive. A lot of the kids at school were talking about a game called The Secret of Monkey Island, which they would be playing on their Amiga 500. I had to play it! Everyone had Amigas, I had the Atari, and to be honest, I was not disappointed. So my heart pumped with nostalgic joy when I was sent the Evercade Premium Pack to review. The Evercade was released in May of 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic. Lots of people were finding video games again and if this release date was part of a late move in the business strategy...Bravo! It's also a risky move considering the Nintendo Switch has a vast library of retro ...

18Aug

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

PC Reviews, Retrogaming Corner

Zool Redimensioned Review

Welcome to my review of Zool Redimensioned on PC. Brought to us by developers Secret Mode (Snake Pass, Little Orpheus) and publishers Sumo Digital (Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Forza Horizon 4, Team Sonic Racing). We play as Zool, a ninja from the Nth dimension who is trying to get his ninja ranking. To do so he must pass through 28 levels whilst taking on enemies of all types, from bumblebees to licorice all sorts, and more. Zool Redimensioned - Chupa Chups Not Included Can Zool Redimensioned live up to the classic from Gremlin Graphics that was originally released on the Commodore Amiga? I find out below! Check out my previous review here. Gameplay Zool Redimensioned starts with a choice of playing two game modes. Redimensioned and Ultimate Ninja. Redimensioned is a modern experience th...

28Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

20 Years of Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X was developed by Square Enix and released in July 2001 for the Playstation 2. Later released as a remaster for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in 2013, for PlayStation 4 in 2015, PC in 2016, and for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in 2019. Let's take a look at what made Final Fantasy X, not just a fan favorite in the series but a fan for RPG fans worldwide. Join us as we celebrate 20 Years of Final Fantasy X. As usual, if you enjoy this little trip down memory lane then why not check out my previous article here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. 20 Years of Final Fantasy X - This Is Our Story. It's the old saying "Where does the time go" and it hits hard here as we can't believe that Final Fantasy X is 20 ye...

8Jul

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX Review

The story of Alex Kidd goes back all the way to 1986 with his first and most popular appearance on the Sega Master System, otherwise known as the Sega Mark III in Japan. The first game Alex Kidd in Miracle World was such a success for Sega that another 5 games were released with the final one, Alex Kidd in Shinobi World being released in 1990. It's also well known that Alex Kidd in Miracle World was built into some versions of the Master System II. But, as the 8-bit era draws to a close, Sega's mascot had to make way for a certain blue hedgehog. Did Altered Beast predict his death in 1988? I'll let you decide. JAN-KEN-PON! So here we are, 21 years after the release of Alex's last game with Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX, a remake of Alex's first game. Developed by Merge Games (Streets...

Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World Review

11Jun

By BrianNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews, Retrogaming Corner

Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World Review

The story of Wonder Boy is one that has spanned five decades. It started life in the arcades just at the latter end of the golden age of arcade video games. Between the years 1986 and 1988, Sega had published three Wonder Boy games which were ported to everything from the Commodore 64 and the ZX Spectrum, to the TurboGrafx-CD. It made the move to home consoles in 1989, starting on the Master System before moving on to the Mega Drive. It would be 22 years before we heard from the boy of wonder again. Fast forward to 2016 and the retro gaming scene is booming! At the turn of the century, gaming tech had advanced hugely, and consoles like the Super Nintendo were just 'uncool' with their primitive and antediluvian graphics. But now that has been turned upside down thanks in part to a huge ...

11Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Capcom Arcade Stadium Review

Developed and Published by Capcom. Capcom Arcade Stadium is a compilation of 32 classic games from the 80s and 90s. First released on the Nintendo Switch in February 2021 and later released on the Playstation, PC, and Xbox One in May 2021. You get the choice to choose from any of the 32 games to play. So let's go back to the past in this Capcom Arcade Stadium review. Capcom Arcade Stadium - This is How You Make a Compilation. Being a gamer who is stuck in the past and will always play retro games, this giant compilation by one of the best developers around is something I couldn't wait to get my hands on. So are they still as hard as they were all those years ago or have they got any easier? As usual, if you enjoyed this review then why not check out my previous one here. You can also che...

1Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Features, Retrogaming Corner

Gaming in the 90s and How it Defined Us

Gaming in the 90s. Why was it so good? Why was it so bad? What made a gamer in the 90s? Overlooked by society, labelled nerd or geek why would you keep going back? Join us as we go back to the decade that for some gamers was the ultimate pinnacle of gaming. As usual, if you enjoyed this and thought it was a good read then why not check out my previous article here. You can also check out what the rest of the Thumb Culture team are up to on social media. The 90s Many of you will know what an awesome decade the 90s was. The entertainment industry was huge, musically there were giants like The Spice Girls or The Battle of the Bands between Oasis and Blur. The movies never failed to deliver each year as well. With classics such as Terminator 2, Titanic, and The Matrix to name just a few....