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Shiny created a star with Earthworm Jim, and the character went on to become one of the most recognizable heroes of the 16-bit era. There’s good reason for that too, as the 2D games in the series defined the fusion of excellent gameplay and stellar presentation.
More cetacean goodness for you! You’ve beaten the first Ecco the Dophin (you have, haven’t you?), and you’re itching for some more aquatic action. Well, it just so happens that we have another Ecco review for you.
The early 90s saw a flood of fighting games, and many thought that the Genesis would never be able to accurately port one of the premier Neo Geo franchises when it was announced that Samurai Showdown would see a release. Were they right? Read our full review and see for yourself.
Fighting is fun. There’s nothing quite like beating the crap out of someone, and capping it off by ripping out their spine or lopping off their head. Am I serious? Of course not! We’re all best when we leave our violent tendencies to the digital realm, and that’s where games like Mortal Kombat II come in.
The real-time strategy genre is huge today, but back in the early 90s, consoles were only beginning to taste the addicting tactical fun they delivered. The Genesis is fortunate to be home to some of the pioneers in the genre, including Dune II: Battle for Arrakis.