Sega recently plunged its arm into the reservoir of properties its been sitting on for years. What it pulled out was a new Golden Axe game, one that would reboot the franchise and bring it into the current generation. Unfortunately, the reboot resulted being more like a swift boot in the ass, as Beast Rider is everything a Golden Axe title should not be. Sega-16 put the game through its paces, and we’re not only disappointed; we’re downright mad. Instead of a great new game destined to bring the series back to greatness, what we got was a snoozefest with a weak combat system, bland level design, and a horrible camera.
Author: Ken Horowitz
Interview: Spencer Nilsen (Composer)
He’s one of the most notable composers of the 16-bit era, and for some, one of the most controversial. Spencer Nilsen has been writing music for all forms of media for almost twenty years, and he has a particular place in the history of the Genesis and Sega CD. Sega-16 was fortunate enough to chat with him for a spell, so read the interview and see what he thinks of the whole Sonic CD soundtrack controversy!
Legend of Wukong
Super Fighter Team returns with another Chinese RPG for your Genesis! Legend of Wukong is a great little adventure that’s sure to keep you glued to your Genesis for hours. Read our full review for all the details.
Super Monaco GP
Before a certain hedgehog took the world by storm, Sega was still relying on its arcade ports. Gamers weren’t taken by the advertising as well as the company would have liked, but the quality of the games was there. Like e Golden Axe, Sega produced a home version of Super Monaco GP that improved on the original with added modes and features. The World Championship mode is enough to keep players occupied for weeks, and there’s some solid arcade racing in there to boot!
MEGA Bites Vol. 09
The past month has seen a a few Genesis-related stories surface, and what better way to see what’s up then by reading a new installment of MEGA Bites? See why Al Qaeda loves 16-bit, prepare for a new Genesis compilation, learn about the possible future of Space Harrier, and drool over a possible Capcom vs. Sega fighting game. It’s all here for you, so read the full article!