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Side by Side: James “Buster'” Douglas Knockout Boxing (Genesis vs. MS)

July 14, 2010 by Baloo 0 comments

When Sega released James “Buster” Douglas Knockout Boxing for the Genesis, the product’s shelf life had already been cut short. Shortly after the game hit shelves, Douglas lost the belt in his first title defense, and Sega was left with one big turkey of a license. To top it off, the game was little more than a remix of Taito’s Final Blow coin-op. Most people waiting for a real boxing title were left with a bad taste in their mouths, and by the time the game was ported to the Master System, people had moved on. What they didn’t realize is that the 8-bit version is totally different and bears more of a resemblance to Sega’s Rocky than it’s 16-bit sibling.

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Side by Side: TMNT Beat-‘Em-Ups (Genesis vs. SNES)

January 5, 2010 by Baloo 0 comments

Kowabunga! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles have punched and kicked their way across more consoles than you can shake a bo staff at, and the Genesis was no exception. Sega’s 16-bit wonder received versions of two highly playable and controversial titles: Tournament Fighters and The Hyperstone Heist, and the latter has been compared to the SNES port of Turtles in Time since it made its debut in 1992. Staff writer Christian Matozzo has put the two through their paces for a full comparions, and he’s ready to share his findings in the latest installment of Side by Side.

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Side by Side: Ys III (Genesis, SNES, TG-16)

December 18, 2009 by Joe Redifer 1 comment

Falcom’s excellent Ys series has managed to make its way to a ton of consoles, but the Genesis was lamentably the recipient of only the third installment. After seeing the incredible first two games released on the TurboGrafx-16 CD (and Book I on the Master System too!), the third was something many Genesis fans were thankful to get. This version is also available on the SNES, in addition to the TG-16 original. What are the differences, though? Which of the three versions is best?

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Side by Side: Castle of Illusion (Genesis vs. Game Gear)

July 21, 2009 by Baloo 0 comments

Sega’s Castle of Illusion is considered a classic by many Genesis fans, but what many people don’t know is that a Master System version was also released. To some, it’s actually the better of the two, and being the diehard Mickey fans that we are, we decided to put the two into the spotlight and see which came out on top. The verdict? They’re both two damn fine games that any platformer fan needs to play. Read all about our comparison in the latest installment of our Side by Side series.

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Side by Side: Exile (Genesis vs. TurboGrafx-16 CD-ROM)

September 7, 2007 by Joe Redifer 1 comment

Wondering which version of Telenet’s action/RPG Exile to buy off eBay? Confused about the differences between the Genesis cartridge and the Turbo CD-ROM? Before you rush off and make an uninformed purchase, be sure to check out the latest installment of our popular Side by Side series. From the gameplay to the graphics and sound, we break each version down for you, so you’ll put your hard-earned cash in the right direction. Hey, no thanks are necessary; it’s what we’re here for!