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Every month for more than five consecutive years, our staff and readers have shared what they’ve been playing. This month is no different, and we’ve an eclectic selection of titles for you to check out. See which ones you may have missed or should give a second chance to, or just remember why some titles are so darn great. Read vol. 64 of our Reader Roundtable for more information and keep that Genesis warm!
Everyone remembers when they got their first Genesis. Those memories remain for a lifetime, and many gamers can attribute Sega’s 16-bit wonder to having started them down the path to serious gaming. In fact, the Genesis continues to inspire new generations of gamers today who will undoubtedly remember the first time they booted up classics like Sonic The Hedgehog or Revenge of Shinobi. Staff writer Christian Matozzo shares his early experiences with the Genesis in the latest installment of our Stories from the Book of Genesis series.
Wrestling games are a dime a dozen now, but there was a time when Genesis owners had literally none to play. After teasing us with a blurb for Wrestle War in two of its pack-in posters, Sega decided against releasing the game in America. Maybe the company knew better after all, as we really weren’t missing much. Bland, generic characters and stiff gameplay made it a title to forget, and we could always play Tecmo World Wrestling on the NES. At least that one was good.
Sega has certainly made a point to bring the original Shining Force to as many platforms as possible, with the game appearing on several compilations. Of course, a mobile phone version couldn’t be far behind, and the game slashed its way to the iPhone this past summer. So what better way to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the series than by giving this latest version a full hands-on?
Chasing down bad guys is a video game staple. Ramming their cars into flaming husks before taking them down and slapping the cuffs on them makes it even more fun! Taito let Genesis owners play the long arm of the law in the exclusive Chase H.Q. II, and while it might not set the world on fire, it’s a game that’s worth spending some time with.
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