Capcom's 1985 arcade shooter Section Z sends one astronaut through 26 alphabet corridors to Section Z. A retro review of its directional aim and L Brain finale.
Paperboy for Nintendo 64 rebuilt the 1985 arcade classic in 3D. We break down the route, the training course, and what High Voltage Software got right.
A retro review of Mario Bros., the 1983 arcade classic by Miyamoto and Yokoi, covering the flipping mechanic, POW block, enemies and NES port.
Kung Fu on NES is a port of a port from arcade Spartan X. Here's what the thin record actually supports about the 1985 side-scroller.
Donkey Kong on Game Boy starts as an arcade remake, then becomes a 97-level puzzle adventure. A look at its design, sales, and 6.5/10 score.
Capcom's 1987 arcade sequel 1943: The Battle of Midway gave players one life and a draining fuel meter across 16 stages and scored 6.7/10.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link broke the series in 1987 with side-scrolling combat, leveling, and a sleeping princess. A 7.2/10 experiment worth revisiting.
Zanac review: Compile's adaptive-AI shooter still holds up decades on, with eight weapons, twelve levels, and a difficulty that watches how you play.
Sweet Home, Capcom's 1989 Famicom RPG, never left Japan but its mansion, permadeath and inventory ideas built survival horror and Resident Evil.
Metal Gear (1987) review: Kojima's stealth origin on NES vs MSX2, Outer Heaven, Alert Mode, bosses, and why the port changed the game.
Ikari Warriors gave SNK its first big US arcade hit in 1986, but the NES port lost the rotary joystick that made the original worth playing.
Tecmo Super Bowl on Sega Genesis added updated rosters, weather, and editable plays — the 16-bit follow-up to the landmark 1991 NES game.
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