The world's premier resource for SEGA's arcade and console hardware legacy!
We’ve got a great way for you to cap off your week. First, a review of that awesome mech action game, BattleTech. Blowing things up has never been so much fun, and nothing equals the sheer euphoria of watching your enemies driven before you, except maybe hearing the lamentations of their women.
Every so often, Sega-16 gets a few emails by people just starting out with a Genesis. To help them out, we’ve compiled an excellent beginner’s guide to the console that answers the most basic questions, as well as some of the more complex issues. It’s a must-read for newcomers, and I’m sure even the veterans might learn a thing or two!
The 32X tried really hard to impress with its 3D visuals, and to be frank, it didn’t really succeed all that often. Sega also tried hard to attract gamers with innovative gameplay ideas, and they even resurrected a long-forgotten franchise in the attempt. Zaxxon’s Motherbase 2000 didn’t exactly do its namesake justice, but didn’t exactly fall on its face either. Check out our full report for all the flat-shaded details!
It’s a new month, and that means it’s time for a new installment of Reader Roundtable! Even after all these years, there are still new experiences to be had on Sega’s little black box. Come on in and see what your fellow Genesis gamers are playing!
Some games are hard. Not enough to frustrate, but just enough to pose a serious challenge. Other games seek to dominate you completely, and you’re feeble skills are no match for their relentless and never-ending onslaught. Sub-Terrania is one such title, and it’s a game where there’s really no middle ground. You either like it or hate it.