The Genesis is no stranger to controversy, especially where violent content is concerned. The current ratings system employed by the gaming industry is in very large part thanks to the initiative Sega took to identify the content of games released on its hardware. Titles like Night Trap and Mortal Kombat made huge waves in the press, but a few other equally violent games were almost completely ignored. One of those, TechnoCop, was probably given the cold shoulder due to one simple fact: it’s not very good. When you wrap dull gameplay in bad graphics and audio, the resulting package isn’t worthy of much notice.
Genesis Reviews
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Genre: Fighting Developer: Virgin Interactive Publisher: Acclaim Players: 1-2 Released: 1994 Bruce Lee. The name alone probably already caught your attention. The man was a legend, a cultural icon. He made eastern martial arts popular in the western hemisphere, and his uncanny abilities as both a fighter (he later went on to create his own fighting style) and an actor […]
Mystical Fighter
Most people wouldn’t think of Kabuki theater when talking about martial arts, but hey, why not? Dreamworks’ Mystical Fighter brings all the splendor and mysticism of Japan’s classic drama to a side-scrolling beat-’em-up. The weird thing? It’s actually kind of fun!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Roar of the Beast
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, recently re-released on DVD, made a big impact on cinema back when it debuted, becoming the first animated film to win a Golden Globe award. As many a Disney franchise made the jump to the Genesis, it was a no-brainer that both the Beast and Belle would soon find themselves in 16-bit land. Each character got a its own game courtesy of Sunsoft, and today we take a look Roar of the Beast. Is this an action platformer worth playing?
Mario Andretti Racing
It’s time to exit the pit and regain the pole position! Racing games are a staple of any console’s library, and the Genesis boasts its share of hits and misses. One of the better releases is EA’s Mario Andretti Racing, which offers stock car, F1, and dirt track racing. Career and tournament modes make this one a time sink, so suit up, head to the track, and read our full review for more details.