Lizardcube and DotEmu have brought us an inspired remake of one of the 8-bit era’s greatest games. With gorgeous new visuals, beautifully reimagined sound, and all the classic gameplay you remember, this new version of a Master System classic is a definite must-buy for any fans of the series or old school action titles. Wonder Boy lives again!
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Reader Roundtable Vol. 132
Welcome back, friends and readers! This month, we look at some great 8- and 16-bit titles that are sure to keep your thumbs twitching and your adrenaline pumping! Sit back, relax, and see what our staff and readers have been playing all April long!
Interview: Matt Phillips (Tanglewood Game Developer)
The Genesis homebrew scene is a wonderful opportunity for Sega fans to see new games made for their beloved console. Programmer Matt Phillips is working on a great platformer that will soon be available for purchase on an actual cartridge, and the game is looking awesome. We sat down with Matt to get all the details on his first Genesis homebrew game!
Reader Roundtable Vol. 131
Spring is here, and winter’s icy grip is finally thawing out. Through it all, our games have been there to keep our minds off the weather, and we can always rely on them to be a wonderful distraction. This month’s selection is a great assortment, and our readers are sure to find something they love or need to play. Read on and see!
Preview: Paprium
You’ve waited four long years, but WaterMelon’s next game is finally coming! Paprium could well be the best side-scrolling beat-’em-up ever made, and it’s set to take the Genesis to places no one thought it could go. WaterMelon has a pretty good track record for quality, and there’s no reason to doubt that it won’t deliver with this monster brawler.