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The Game Gear is beginning to get more aftermarket releases, and one you should definitely look out for is Dracula’s Castle. It’s a Japanese, single-screen, action/maze game that is simple enough to get into quickly but that will become quite challenging over the course of its 32 stages. The lack of a password features hurts it somewhat, but there’s still a lot of fun to be had here, and you don’t need to know Japanese to enjoy it!
Capcom’s 1987 arcade hit Black Tiger is finally getting a Genesis port! The conversion looks like it will bring all the action and platforming of the original, as well as some new features that are exclusive to this 16-bit release. If you’re a fan of old school arcade games and want something new for your Genesis, then definitely check out one out.
The Sega Channel was an exciting time in Sega’s history. The company was at its business peak in the U.S., and it wasn’t afraid to try new things. One of the major players in its creation was Doug Glen, a Sega of America executive who arrived at the branch just before it exploded in sales and popularity. During his tenure, Glen worked to bring the Sega Channel to life, take on Nintendo, and expand Sega’s software offerings to a wider audience.
Indie developer badcomputer is back with another stellar Master System release, one that rivals even the best shmups on the console. Razing core is a fast-paced vertical shooter that will challenge even the most hardened 8-bit pilots, and it does so with virtually no slowdown or flicker. It shows what the Master System can do in capable hands and should definitely be on the radar of any shmup fans., especially for such an amazingly low price.
Sega tapped into the cultural zeitgeist with Shinobi, an action-packed title that launched one of its longest-running and beloved franchises. Joe Mushashi’s initial adventure set arcades on fire and gave players all the ninja action they could ask for, and it still holds up damn well. With varied stages, huge bosses, and great sword-slashing action, the game remains as tough to conquer today as it was in 1987. It’s still as much fun, too, and a game every action fan needs to play.