Game Info --------------------------------------------------- Developer: Allumer Publisher: Allumer Year of Release: 1991 Game Review & Impressions --------------------------------------------------- If you're watching this video and getting a weird sense of Deja vu, you're not alone. I wasn't sure what to expect when I fired up Rezon, but it didn't take long to figure out why the game felt so familiar. It's clear from the get-go that Rezon is HEAVILY inspired by R-Type. The graphics, colour palette, enemy designs and weapon upgrades could all conceivably belong to a game from Irem's line of arcade classic shooters, but trying to clone constituent parts of a game in this way doesn't guarantee the end product will be a success. Although Rezon is a competently produced game in some respects, it's not a particularly satisfying experience. The weapon upgrades lack the power the needed to deal with the number of enemies you're confronted with, and players will often find themselves backed into corners of the screen as they try to deal with incoming swarms of enemy craft. This would have been so much better if the developers had included the charge beam mechanic, allowing you clear a path through fight squadrons with a blast of super-heated plasma, or take down dreadnoughts in a couple of hits, rather than forcing you to chip away at them with weedy plink guns. I guess fans of R-Type may find merit in Rezon, given it's obvious similarities, but my advice is to simply go and play the real McCoy, rather than this rather obvious usurper. Chapters --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Attract mode 01:00 Stage 1 03:50 Stage 2 07:21 Stage 3 11:30 Stage 4 16:22 Stage 5 19:26 Stage 6 23:25 Ending ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqLGmLBhqv8

Game Info --------------------------------------------------- Developer: Sega Publisher: Sega Year of Release: 1991 Game Review & Impressions --------------------------------------------------- With its expectorating simian hero, Toki is one of TAD Corporations best-known coin-op releases. The game was ported to numerous computers and consoles, although the Sega Genesis is unique among these, thanks to the inclusion of 9 new stages. Much like its arcade counterpart, players must guide Toki through levels populated with traps an environmental hazards, taking down minions of the evil Stark in the process. Only when the evil wizard is defeated will Toki regain his human form, but with the road to success long and fraught with peril, players certainly have their work cut out for them. I have to say, Sega did a great job bringing Toki to the Genesis. The developers captured the look and feel of the coin-op version, and whilst it might not be the most attractive game on the system, the visuals are perfectly functional, and there are some cool background effects in later stages. Perhaps my favourite thing about the game is the music, translated from the arcade and is toe-tappingly great! Information & Trivia --------------------------------------------------- Video Notes --------------------------------------------------- - Played on Normal difficulty (the game removes most of the power-ups on hard, as well as jacking up the number of enemies in each stage, making it less representative from a longplay perspective) Related Longplays & Videos --------------------------------------------------- Chapters --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Attract mode 1:00 Stage 1 4:47 Stage 2 9:52 Stage 3 14:31 Stage 4 19:36 Stage 5 24:50 Stage 6 28:44 Stage 7 34:36 Stage 8 41:05 Stage 9 45:19 Ending #toki #segagenesis #retrogaming ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKkURcTqIAs

Developed and published by Capcom in 1991 Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Al82_Retro Add me on Google+: http://bit.ly/1tPwL1u Originally released into the arcades in 1991, Captain Commando is a side-scrolling beat 'em up based on Capcom's venerable CPS1 hardware. The game builds on the fighting game template laid out in Capcom's earlier classic, Final Fight, but mixes things up considerably with more content, better visuals and a quirky sci-fi setting. The game is set in a futuristic version of Metro City, the same location as Final Fight, but in the year 2026. An invasion of intergalactic super criminals has arrived on Earth and it's up to Captain Commando and his trike team of Commando Companions to clean up Earth and restore peace. Having deposited a coin, the player can choose from one of four different Commandos with which to do battle. Each character possesses unique abilities, special moves, strengths and weaknesses. I have to admit, the choice of characters is quite outlandish and is the only game I can think of where you can choose to play as a knife-wielding Mummy, or a giant mech-suit piloted by a baby with genius-level intelligence. Having recently played through Final Fight, I'd forgotten just how difficult that game could be, thanks largely to some very cheap enemy attack routines that range from total stun-locking a player, to hitting them the moment they get up from a knockdown. Much of these issues have been ironed out in Captain Commando, resulting in a fair (though no less challenging) game - most importantly, it's a lot more fun to play than it's predecessors. In addition to basic combat moves, the player may occasionally scavenge weaponry dropped by enemies, or looted from smashed containers. These include swords, hammers and even a rocket launcher - perfect for demolishing multiple enemies at once! Whilst these weapons are pretty standard as far as fighting games go, I wasn't expecting to be able to pilot giant, stomping battle mechs. These armoured behemoths provide the player with an additional level of protection, as well as being able to dish out plenty of punishment - from giant robot fists to flamethrowers, these beasts pack some serious firepower. The main disadvantage, however, is their lumbering speed which leaves you open to rear and attacks. Graphically, Captain Commando is a great title. The artwork and animation still stands up today and I particularly like the more humorous approach to the enemy designs - the way the basic enemies wave their hands about in anticipation whilst preparing to fight you is great and their are plenty of other neat touches. As for the game's audio, it boasts some thumping music that sounds great, but it does tend to drown out most of the sound effects. I would imagine t ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta2UnwzcPLg

Follow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/Al82_Retro Get Great Retro Scene News @ http://www.vintageisthenewold.com Developed by Vectordean and published by Electronic Arts in 1992 There aren't many longplays of Rolo to the Rescue on YouTube, and the couple that do exist tend to rush through the levels, rather than exploring and uncovering the secrets and hidden bonus items. That's something I tried to address in my recording of the game, looking in all the nooks and crannies for bonus items and extra lives; some stuff I didn't figure out, but I think I found most things! Would I recommend this game? If you can put up with the controls and Rolo's tendency to slide off the end of platforms, this is actually a really cool game from the studio behind James Pond! Credits Coding: Alan McCarthy Graphics: Leavon Archer Sound & Music: Philip Bak #rolototherescue #segagenesis #retrogames ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzVxyBtvOsM