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…
System: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: September 1993 Grab your squirt guns and 3D glasses, because Zombies on the SNES (known as Zombies Ate My Neighbours in some regions) is a madcap monster mash running wild across shopping malls, back gardens, and haunted castles. This tongue‑in‑cheek run‑and‑gun from LucasArts unleashes zombies, chainsaw maniacs, aliens,…
System: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: 1993 Saddle up, partner! Sunset Riders on the SNES brings Konami’s arcade quick‑draw chaos home in a blaze of six‑shooting glory. This rootin’, tootin’ run‑and‑gun side‑scroller puts you and your posse on the trail of wanted outlaws across a colour‑packed Wild West. But in 2025, does this cowboy…
System: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: August 1995 Step into the neon-soaked arena with Killer Instinct on the SNES, the 1995 home conversion of Rare’s arcade bruiser that promised “Ultra 64” power on a humble 16-bit machine. Featuring a cast of robots, skeletons, ninjas, werewolves, and fire-beasts, this punchy fighter brought combos, carnage, and…
System: Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: June 1990 Grab your toolbelt and crack open some crates with Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers on the NES, the 1990 Disney platformer from Capcom that turned Saturday-morning heroes into 8-bit legends. Whether you’re bounding through gardens or infiltrating Fat Cat’s lair, this charming co-op caper became a staple…
System: Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: December 1986 Take flight into myth and mayhem with Kid Icarus on the NES, the 1986 cult classic from Nintendo that sends angelic hero Pit on a perilous quest through the Underworld, Overworld, and Sky Palace. With platforming, RPG elements, and a sprinkling of Greek-inspired madness, this early experiment…