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Platforming and run-‘n-gun action usually mix like chocolate and peanut butter, but sometimes the mix isn’t as smooth as it should be. Instead of fusing together to create a great gaming experience, the two gameplay dynamics can occasionally clash, with the result being a game that seems full of missed potential. Is Electronic Arts’ B.O.B. the former or the latter?
The name Rastan means something to arcade goers who are old enough to have played Taito’s classic in the arcades. It was difficult, great-looking, and it’s twin stereo speakers fired off an awesome soundtrack for everyone in the area to hear. Yes, Rastan rocked hard, and for that reason it’s a shame that the sequel never quite lived up to its predecessor. The Genesis scored an amazingly accurate port, but all the bad came over with all the good, and the result is a mediocre product that fails to do the Rastan legacy justice.
Those who have played Radical Entertainment’s awesome Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction probably don’t remember an older game bearing the Incredible title, namely U.S. Gold’s stinker on the Genesis. This little gem exists in a world where the Hulk is hurt by bullets and takes a pill to turn into Bruce Banner, and where a pool of water means certain death. Yes, I’m serious. We were offered the choice of taking the full brunt of a Gamma bomb blast or reviewing The Incredible Hulk, and trust us, the review won by only the slimmest of margins. Read the full article and try to imagine the famous Lonely Man theme playing in the background as your desire to play the game slowly walks off into the sunset.
Ever wish you could turn into some big monster and just rip through the people that make you angry? Ever just want to howl at the moon and crave bacon? Er.. wait, scratch that last part. Either way, everyone’s had times when they just wanted to let out the beast inside and go off on their enemies. Well, now you can live vicariously through our full review of Wolfchild for the Sega CD, a half-baked port with an animated intro and redbook tunes. Take advantage of this great opportunity folks. You don’t see that often on the Sega CD!
When Arnold said that he’d be back, he didn’t necessarily mean in a good game. Flying Edge’s Terminator 2: Judgement Day had the player take on the dream roll of the Governator himself, as he strove to save John Conner from the more advanced T-1000. With sluggish gameplay, outrageous mission objectives, and some of the most obnoxious bikers ever to curse a video game, it’s amazing the world didn’t end up as one big radioactive crater. Still, there are enough good points to at least keep you plugging away for a while.