Déjà Vu
I have to credit the MacVenture series of NES ports as the titles that made me a fan of point and click adventures. While I read Nintendo Power’s coverage of Maniac Mansion it didn’t grab me. But Shadowgate seemed incredibly...
Month: October 2018
S.C.A.T.
I’ve seen my share of ridiculous video game titles but this one is probably the most tragic. Although S.C.A.T. is an acronym and more than likely flew over the heads of 80s youth someone had to have known what it...
Galaxy Force II
As a fan of arcade games growing up I looked forward to the inevitable home ports. Owning an NES meant that you were used to compromises but it worked out so long as the core experience came intact. While some...
Arkista’s Ring
Few can argue that Arkista’s Ring is one of the most obscure NES games released in the US officially. Growing up I never saw it in stores, never read about it in magazines, and never saw it at a rental...