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Sonic has made appearances in just about every genre out there, so why not a puzzle game? Sonic Eraser does a decent enough job representing the Blue Blur, but it’s not as deep as Columns or Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine. It was only released in Japan as a downloadable title for the Mega Modem, so simplicity is was baked into its DNA.
Not content to bring its arcade classic, Darius, to Sega’s 16-bit mini console release, M2 further refined the game for a full-blown cartridge release called Darius Extra Version. The game improves several areas significantly, making it more robust than arcade original and offering Genesis owners perhaps the seminal version of Darius.
Fans of difficult side-scrollers like Ghouls ‘n Ghosts are going to have a blast with DaemonClaw. It requires strategy and practice to finish, but casual players might find the learning curve a bit too much. Perseverance is key here, as the game isn’t that long, and additional modes add some extra layers to an excellent title by BitBeamCannon.
Sasha Darko has returned to the Sacred Line universe one more time, with the third entry in his digital horror adventure series. It may not be a major step forward, but it brings creepy and fun exploration just in time for Halloween! If you enjoyed the first two games and love spine-chilling stories, then you’ll want to to check this one out!
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.