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Review – Ninja Gaiden (NES)

1 Player Kick ass classic Ninja action. Graphics 8/10 Pretty good.  The sprites all look like what they are supposed to look like, though the enemies are sometimes kind of weird, the cut scenes are pretty cool and often action packed.  The graphics are good for NES level.  The opening sequence rocks. Music and Sound 9/10 This game has great music too.  Fast paced music that fits the levels well, slower and creepy music when appropriate during the cut scenes.  As for sound effects, they are pretty sharp and quick, which fits the Ninja motif.  Basically they are believable in…
Review – Fear Effect (PS1)
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Review – Fear Effect (PS1)

1 Player What could have been great is somewhat ruined by poor controls and insane difficulty. Though it looks like a shooter, it's more of a puzzle game, the shooting part is mostly there to make you mad. Graphics 10/10 Incredibly nice graphics.  The backgrounds are always moving (looped FMV), and they are very detailed.  The cinematic fit seamlessly into the gameplay, the camera changes angles once in a while while playing with little affect on the game play.  The characters are very uniquely styled and are sort of 3D anime styled.  This look could turn some people off I…
Review – Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge (GB)
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Review – Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge (GB)

Capcom | 1 Player What's better than a console Mega Man game?  Well not necessarily a portable one, but who am I to say?  Too bad they left out Guts man and Bomb man. Graphics: 7/10 It's Mega Man, what do you expect?  Well ok, the Blue Bomber is now the Grey Bomber and he doesn't change color when a different weapon is equipped.    The sprites seems big as well, which is a plus and a minus.  Plus, they are easy to see, there are less per screen, you don't have to navigate for a mile to exit the screen,…
Review – Mega Man X4 (PS1)
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Review – Mega Man X4 (PS1)

1 Player Graphics: 8/10 Standard Mega Man style graphics.  Despite being on the PSX there isn't all that much more detail in the characters than the SNES had.  Some of the animation is better I suppose, though some seems kind of cheap.  The Anime cut scenes are a nice addition though.  Some pretty large enemies which is kind of a nice upgrade, but I don't remember much of X2 and X3 so it may not be the first time. Music and Sound: 6/10 Once again, it's a Mega Man game.  Funky fast paced guitar sounding techno music, which blaster sound…