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Features, Genesis Around the World

Genesis Around the World: Akihabara, Japan

Gamers around the world long to visit Akihabara, Japan. Long known as a haven of everything retro, it holds many items that westerners can only obtain online, if at all. Some are lucky enough to find themselves in such a great place for spending their deflated dollars on everything Mega Drive, and staff writer Rodger Swan is one such man. Sega-16’s very own Man in Japan gives us a brief tour of one of his outings to the famed electronics district in the newest edition of Genesis Around the World. Read on dear friend, and don’t forget to bring some napkins. Trust us, you’ll need them.

Genesis Reviews

Super Street Fighter II

Super Street Fighter II saw a release on several consoles, and the Genesis verion ranks among the best. Packed with just about everything the arcade original had to offer, there are few fighting experiences better on the console, giving players a wonderful game to enjoy alone or with friends.

Double Take, Features

Double Take: Phantasy Star IV

Well over a decade after its release, Phantasy Star IV continues to enthrall and delight gamers everywhere. It has been hailed as the greatest in the series and stands a true testament of the power of Sega RPGs, marking the series’ swan song in the traditional format. The newest member of our editorial team, Zebbe, takes a fond look back at the game and what made it so memorable in the latest installment of Double Take.

Sega CD Reviews

Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. 1

One of the first games on the Turbo Grafx-16 CDROM to drop people’s jaws was Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective. An FMV game that proved much harder than it was interactive, it was eventually ported to the fledgling Sega CD (along with its sequel). Though it made impressive use of audio and video, the actual game itself wasn’t as ground-breaking, and many Sega CD owners today still steer clear of this one.