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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?
The concept of “eductainment” games on consoles never really seemed to make sense. Aside from your Sesame Street kind of fair, there really seems to be no reason for the genre to exist. Still, developers churn them out, and publishers press and release them, so some is obviously buying them. That was probably the philosophy used by Software Toolworks when it released San Diego Zoo Presents: The Animals!. Simple and dull, it’s nothing more than an excuse to throw some full-motion video on a disc and call it “multi-media.”
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.
Go go Power Rangers! The group that has been kicking butt since 1993, and every console since then has had at least one game in the franchise. The Genesis and Sega CD got a few, including an adaptation of the popular first film. Does it do justice to the source material? You’ll have to read our full review to find out!
The FMV deluge continues! The 32X version of Sega’s Fahrenheit came bundled with the regular Sega CD game. The difference? Better video quality! Unfortunately, it’s the same game otherwise. Take a deep breath and read our full review and remember, when your house is filled with FMV games, stop, drop, and roll!