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Ninja Princess is an underrated title on the SG-1000. A port of the 1985 Sega coin-op hit, it does a faithful job of recreating that game on the hardware. If you like action, ninjas, and want a new title for your console, Ninja Princess is a great choice.
Badcomputer is back with another rock-solid Master System release that harkens back to the simple yet addictive Sega Card games of old. Astro Climber is super fun and challenging title that is going to keep you in your seat and glued to the TV. It’s also as affordable as it is engaging, so there’s no excuse to not get it and platform like it’s 1986.
Though it may have been overshadowed by Resident Evil: CODE Veronica a few months after release, Carrier still manages a decent survival horror experience. It doesn’t stray far from its RE-based roots, but it does show signs of the genre finally stepping into the next generation with 3D environments and refining manual aiming and movement.
This collection of interviews about the Dreamcast launch in Europe gives some perspective on Sega’s expectations for the console. It also presents an image of an exciting time in gaming, when Sega seemed to be firing on all cylinders and releasing some of its most innovative and creative titles.
Fans of Tanzer and ZPF will be happy to know that developer Mikael Tillander is back with another Genesis title! Heavy Recoil brings the best of 16-bit run-‘n-gun action with some modern features, and it should be out early next year. Check out the teaser and see why this just might be another great title you need to get.
Neofid Studios followed up its impressive Genesis debut, Demons of Asteborg, with a game that leans heavier into action while adding random dungeon layouts, multiple characters, and cooperative two-player gameplay. Astebros builds on a solid foundation to create game even better than its predecessor.
Not content to rest after Final Fight MD, MZRetroDev is back with another hot title! Driftin’ Rage is a new racing title that is chock full of tracks, drivers, and all sorts of game modes. It’s an homage to all the great 16-bit racers, and it’s shaping up to be one to watch. While still in the alpha stage, the game has the potential to be a real heavyweight.
Lode Runner is one of the most widely-ported games of all time, and the SG-1000 version is among the best. Sega did an excellent job of making the game fit on its console and even included a neat level editing feature. If you’re looking for a cool rendition of Doug Smith’s classic title to play on console, then this might be one you try.
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