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PCE Review #1: Rainbow Islands
Game: Rainbow Islands Genre: Platformer Format: CD-ROM2 Developer: NEC Avenue Publisher: NEC Avenue Release date: 1993 Most platformers follow in Super Mario Bros’ hugely successful footsteps and scroll horizontally. Well, Fukio Mitsuji’s arcade classic–technically the first sequel to Bubble Bobble–turns that tried-and-true … Continue reading
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Two down, two to go
Two months ago, I typed up a post (this one) in which I mentioned the four games at the top of my to-buy list: Gekisha Boy, Mizubaku Daibouken (aka Liquid Kids), Parasol Stars and Rainbow Islands. Actually, the point of … Continue reading
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One down, three to go …
It’s been a while since I last bought a PC Engine game. In fact, I don’t think I’ve added to my (still small) HuCard and CD collection since early this summer. Well, the drought ended yesterday afternoon when a well-cared-for … Continue reading
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The PC Engine’s five fruitiest games
Here’s an admission you won’t come across on just any gaming blog: I love fruity games. Now, when I say “fruity games,” I’m not talking about Cho Aniki or its ilk; I’m talking about games that are packed with so … Continue reading
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Something old or something new?
Well, it’s that time of year again–the time of year when I waste way too much time pondering how I’m going to spend the birthday and Christmas money I receive from my parents. So, what am I hoping to buy … Continue reading
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