System: Commodore 64 Release date: September 1985 Embark on a noble quest for virtue with Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar on the Commodore 64, the September 1985 RPG that redefined the genre by swapping monster-slaying for soul-searching. As a hero striving to become the Avatar of Virtue, you’ll roam Britannia to master compassion, honour,…
System: Commodore 64 Release date: October 1987 Dive into a kooky point-and-click caper with Maniac Mansion on the Commodore 64, the October 1987 adventure from Lucasfilm Games that unleashed a warped sense of humour. You’re leading a trio of teens to rescue Sandy from a mad scientist’s creepy mansion, but does this cult classic still…
System: Commodore 64 Release date: June 1985 Embark on a sword-swinging, spell-casting quest with The Bard’s Tale on the Commodore 64, the June 1985 RPG that whisked players to the medieval town of Skara Brae to battle the evil wizard Mangar. This dungeon-crawling epic defined a genre, but does it still sing a sweet tune…
System: Commodore 64 Release date: August 1984 Gear up for a heart-pounding spy caper with Impossible Mission on the Commodore 64, the August 1984 classic that puts you in the slick shoes of a secret agent infiltrating a mad scientist’s lair. This iconic platformer blends stealth, puzzles, and action, but does it still hold up…
System: Commodore 64 Release date: August 1987 Get ready to pop some bubbles and save the day with Bubble Bobble on the Commodore 64, the August 1987 arcade classic that brought dino-duo Bub and Bob to the retro scene. This colourful platformer is all about trapping enemies in bubbles and bursting them for points, but…
System: Game Boy Release date: March 1998 Strap in for a greedy treasure hunt with Wario Land II, the 1998 platformer that turned Mario’s rival into a proper star. This quirky 8-bit romp trades coins for chaos, but does it still shine in 2025? Let’s smash some blocks and see if Wario’s second outing is…
System: Game Boy Release date: October 1999 Hop into the time machine for a nostalgic romp with Pokémon Red and Blue, the 1998 monster-collecting classics that sparked a global obsession. These 8-bit Kanto adventures are pure retro gold, but in 2025, do they still have what it takes to be the very best? Let’s sling…