System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1986 Bomb Jack on the ZX Spectrum is a superb arcade conversion that still crackles with energy today. This Bomb Jack on the ZX Spectrum title turned fast-paced platforming into one of the most colourful spectacles the Speccy ever managed. With superhero Jack bounding around famous landmarks and hoovering…
System: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Release date: 1984 Skool Daze on the ZX Spectrum is a genuine classic. It is one of the most inventive British games of the 8-bit era. This Skool Daze on the ZX Spectrum title lets you live out every schoolkid’s fantasy. Running riot. Causing absolute mayhem. And somehow still trying to…
Sega vs Nintendo Blog The War That Made Us! If you grew up in the 90s like me, you’ll remember the playground politics. Forget real world elections – they didn’t matter. This was far more serious business. You were either Team Sega or Team Nintendo, and there was absolutely no sitting on the fence. Fence‑sitters…
System: Sega Game Gear Release date: 1994 The Lion King on the Sega Game Gear is a colourful, charming little tie-in that brings the magic of the 1994 Disney classic straight into your pocket. This The Lion King Game Gear title lets you play as both young Simba and adult Simba on an epic journey…
System: Sega Game Gear Release date: 1992 Home Alone on the Sega Game Gear is a daft, charming little tie-in that still brings a smile at Christmas time. This Home Alone Game Gear title lets you play as Kevin McCallister defending his house from those bumbling Wet Bandits. Dodging traps, setting up ridiculous contraptions and…
System: Nintendo Game Boy Release date: 1991 Mystic Quest on the Game Boy is a cracking little adventure that still holds a special place in my heart. This Mystic Quest Game Boy title quietly laid the foundations for what would become Square’s beloved Mana series. You play a young hero escaping slavery and slowly growing…
System: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: 1993 Zombies on the SNES is an absolute riot and still one of the most fun co-op games from the 16-bit era. This Zombies Ate My Neighbors SNES madcap monster mash rampages across suburban gardens, shopping malls and gothic castles. The tongue-in-cheek run-and-gun from LucasArts unleashes zombies, chainsaw…
System: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: 1993 Sunset Riders on the SNES is a colourful, chaotic slice of Wild West fun that still puts a big grin on my face. This Sunset Riders SNES conversion brings Konami’s arcade quick-draw chaos home in a blaze of six-shootin’ glory. The rootin’, tootin’ run-and-gun gallop across the…
System: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: 1995 Killer Instinct on the SNES is loud, flashy and ridiculously fun – one of those games that just makes you grin when you fire it up. This Killer Instinct SNES home conversion of Rare’s arcade bruiser boldly promised “Ultra 64 power” on a 16-bit machine and somehow…
System: Nintendo Entertainment System Release date: 1990 Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers on the Nintendo Entertainment System is a charming, colourful and thoroughly likeable platformer that still brings plenty of smiles. This Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers NES title turned the pint-sized cartoon heroes into proper 8-bit legends. As the Rescue Rangers in Chip ‘n…