System: ZX Spectrum Release date: 1984 Grab your satchel and dodge the lines with Skool Daze on the ZX Spectrum, the 1984 mischief simulator from Microsphere that lets you relive school life the way you always wanted — by causing chaos. As cheeky lad Eric, you’re on a mission to erase incriminating exam results from…
Sega vs Nintendo in the 1990s: The War That Made Us If you grew up in the 90s like me, you’ll remember the playground politics. Forget real world elections – this was far more serious. You were either Team Sega or Team Nintendo. No sitting on the fence. This was the console war and every…
System: Game Gear Release date: December 1994 Relive Simba’s journey with The Lion King on the Game Gear, the 1994 handheld adaptation of Disney’s animated masterpiece. From Pride Rock to the shadowy gorge, this pocket platformer attempts to condense the film’s emotional sweep into a bright, bouncy adventure. But in 2025, does this handheld cub…
System: Game Gear Release date: December 1991 Defend the McCallister mansion on the go with Home Alone on the Game Gear, the handheld adaptation of the hit holiday film that pits Kevin against the bumbling Wet Bandits. This portable platformer arms you with traps, toys, and improvised weapons as you dash through the house to…
System: Game Boy Release date: June 1991 Embark on a pocket‑sized odyssey with Mystic Quest on the Game Boy, the 1991 action‑RPG that quietly laid the foundations for the beloved Mana series. Mixing real‑time combat with light RPG levelling and a heartfelt story, this European rebranding of Square’s handheld classic delivers an impressive slice of…