The World Cup may be over, but there’s plenty of soccer action to be found on the Genesis. EA sports has you covered with the first installment in its long-running FIFA series. This is the one that started it all! Later entries may have eclipsed it, but it was here that the groundwork was set, and it introduced four-player gameplay to the series.
Author: Sebastian Sponsel
Marko
Are you really excited for the 2014 World Cup? Well, the action doesn’t end when the last game is over! Why not check out Marko’s Magic Football, a decent little platformer by Domark. Who doesn’t want to use a magic soccer ball to kill bad guys? And you get to recycle, too! What more could you ask for? Turn off ESPN and play some Genesis!
Uncharted Waters
Ever want to take command of a ship during the Age of Exploration and seek your fortune on the high seas? Well, Koei’s Uncharted Waters lets you do exactly that. Build a fleet and fight others! Explore the world! Plunder and conquer! Win the hand of the princess! And all from your couch!
2014 German Mega Drive Championship
The month of May saw the eight edition of the German Mega Drive Championship! For almost a decade, these fine people have gathered yearly to see which among them will be crowned king of everything 16-bit. This year was no exception, and there were plenty on hand to witness the coronation of a new champion!
Gōketsuji Ichizoku (Power Instinct)
The fighting game craze of the early ’90s was huge, and not all the games made it overseas on all consoles. For instance, while SNES owners got to play Power Instinct, Sega Genesis fans were forced to import. Were they missing much, given the wealth of available options? Well, if you’re just looking for a new fighter to play around with, then this one might well be worth tracking down.