Game Reviews7.1/10
Blaster in Hand, Patience Required: Revisiting the SNES Take on A New Hope
Super Star Wars brings punishing action and boss battles from the film to the console, testing patience with fast enemies and few checkpoints.
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Tag: retro gaming
Game Reviews7.5/10
Super Return of the Jedi on SNES Peaks Early: Forest Chase Thrills, Later Stages Repeat — 7.5/10
A cartridge review of Super Return of the Jedi: three stages, a swift forest chase, and music that carries the moon scenes well.
Game Reviews8.9/10
Super Mario All-Stars Puts Four Remade Mario Classics on One SNES Cartridge
Four old games gather on one cartridge, given new art and sound, with a save feature that grants each a longer life.
Game Reviews7.8/10
Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts on SNES: Arthur’s Double Loop Still Demands Everything — 7.8/10
A knight named Arthur seeks once more his princess, cast against demons in a suit that breaks at a single blow — prepare yourself.
Game Reviews8.9/10
Snow Battle Carries This Super Nintendo Star Wars Sequel to an 8.9
A hard, worthy game of the middle chapter of the space war tale, with an icy stand against giant machines as its finest hour.
Game Reviews9.3/10
Super Aleste Fills the SNES Screen With Fire and Earns a 9.3
Super Aleste, a shooting game for the Super Nintendo, asks how much a single screen can hold before it breaks. Scored 9.3 of 10.
Game Reviews7/10
Every Death in R-Type III Teaches You the Route Back
A steady voyage through five stages of shadow and flame, where the Force becomes shield, sword, and companion alike.
Game Reviews7.9/10
Pop’n TwinBee Earns 7.9: Cheerful Bells, Strong Two-Player Play, and a Late Difficulty Spike
A cheerful sky game for the Super Nintendo, wrought with bright sound and a fine shared mode, though its late trials try the solitary player.
Game Reviews8.1/10
Boomshakalaka in the Living Room: NBA Jam’s Home Port Scores an 8.1
A look back at NBA Jam on the SNES, a fast, two against two game of springs, fire, and one grand announcer voice.
Game Reviews8.2/10
Timing at the Plate Carries Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball on the SNES
A tale of a bright cartridge where Griffey's name and a batting art built upon timing give this Super Nintendo game lasting charm.