CIB Sunday 025: Power Blade (NES)

This is actually a real good platformer game. It was more than enough reasons to pick it up especially in boxed form. Taito had a bunch of good games released for the NES and this one is just another gem by them. Be sure to check it out as well as others! 

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Retro Game of the Week 133: Bubble Bobble (NES)

This week we have a classic of classics. Bubble Bobble for the NES is just amazing. The game is lots of fun and forces you to use team work in order to finish the game. Yes, you must beat this game with a partner or you won't get the real ending. Overall, this game ranks up there in the top of the list as it's an never ending fun classic. If you haven't tried the Bubble Bobble series, this is your chance!

You only have a couple of soundtracks in the game but you are definitely not going to mind as they are quite enjoyable. The sound effects are few but lets be honest, back then you didn't needed any of the fancy gimmicks you hear in video games nowadays. That's what makes these games classics and in a class of their own.

The graphics are quite adorable as you guide your dinosaur into endless puzzle mazes. The game has decent graphics and does a great job at portraying the bad guys as what they are, bad guys.

 

 The gameplay is one of the highest points in this game. The game is even more enjoyable if you play it with someone else because team work is always better! Not only that, you two will have to survive till the final level and on to get the real ending. Isn't that something? The gameplay is quite simple too. You jump with A and shoot bubbles with B. Make sure you shoot as many bubbles as fast as you can especially when a horde of monsters is coming your way...

This is an instant classic and a great game to go back to time and again. You don't always need a partner to play through it but you will definitely love the experience more with someone else at your side. This is the perfect game to kill some time at a lazy Saturday afternoon..

 

 What is there more to say? This is a perfect game in every sense! It's an arcade classic and it's fun to play with someone else. You just can't get any better than this! I highly recommend it!

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Game-bit of the day 060: Bubble Bobble Old & New (GBA)

This is an amazing game! It comes with the classic Bubble Bobble and a new Bubble Bobble game. I never knew it existed so I'm definitely glad I ran into it! Be sure to check it out!

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Retro Game of the Week 131: Lufia and the Fortress of Doom (SNES)

 This week we have an incredible RPG for the SNES. It's Lufia & the Fortress of Doom for the SNES. The game was released by Taito and it's one of the most memorable RPGs for the 16-bit console. If you want an awesome old school RPG adventure with an incredible story and more, then you have come to the right choice! Lets take a look!

 

 The music is just awesome. Taito had some memorable music in its time. You will definitely love the soundtrack of this game so much that you'll have it on your Ipod! Also, the sound effects are superb 16-bit beauties. You can't go wrong with this one.

 

 The graphics are the usual RPG graphics for a 16-bit game back in the day. They aren't at Chrono Trigger standards, but they are definitely good for the eye. You will not be confused in this game as to where is there is a door or not.

 

 The gameplay is what makes this game shine. It's fun turn based classic style. You can't go wrong with this choice of gameplay. Each character has their own style of fighting and can help other members out. If you keep a good balance of attacks and magic, your fights will be a lot easier than you might think. The game mostly takes places in caves where you must explore to your heart's content. Definitely, addicting gameplay overall.

 

 RPGs don't usually have much replay value as the games themselves take hours and hours to complete but there are extra dungeons and what not that makes some outshine. This one is more about going back to previous areas and see if anything has changed. This like many RPGs is not a game you would want to return to multiple times unless you're deep in love with it.

 

 One of the most awesome RPGs for the SNES and a must play for the console. If you are just getting into RPGs, then this is the best way to go especially if you're a fan of 16-bit games. This is a must have for your collection.

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Manual Monday 015: Lufia (SNES)

I totally forgot about this entry. It's almost two weeks late but totally worth mentioning! This is one of the first ever RPGs I played on the SNES and definitely one of the best ones. Lufia showed me an experience of RPG goodness that I've never felt before. Play it, you won't be disappointed! 

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Sega Saturday 007: The Flintstones (GEN)

I'm real happy about this game! It's very fun and kinda semi-rare. It was no doubt that I would include it in my Sega Saturday posts! WILMAAAA!! BAM BAMM!!!! J-W!!!!!!!!!! MR SLATEEEEE!!

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