Kakao
1995
Actually great back and forth, punishing style of boxing game. I love the sprites and sound design the game has going on.
Butterbean is the scariest person on the planet.
Butterbean is the scariest person on the planet.
Straight up from the 1993 comic, Spider-Man and Venom have to team up to defeat Carnage.
Both of these characters feel great to play and have various moves, Venom (who can be selected after stage 1) in particular has an overall hefty feeling to him as the ground shakes when he moves, he's stronger than Spider-Man though not by much.
The story is told with comic style cutscenes that do a good job filling you in.
The level design is not very good and there's not a lot of variation. The game suffers from repetitiveness, I fought the same bosses like 6+ times and they're not that exciting to fight. Some are just generic enemies which is just lame to do in a Spider-Man game.
Though it might look like it, this game does not feature co-op which is something that it could have benefited from, specially back in the day. However the sequel Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety does.
Both of these characters feel great to play and have various moves, Venom (who can be selected after stage 1) in particular has an overall hefty feeling to him as the ground shakes when he moves, he's stronger than Spider-Man though not by much.
The story is told with comic style cutscenes that do a good job filling you in.
The level design is not very good and there's not a lot of variation. The game suffers from repetitiveness, I fought the same bosses like 6+ times and they're not that exciting to fight. Some are just generic enemies which is just lame to do in a Spider-Man game.
Though it might look like it, this game does not feature co-op which is something that it could have benefited from, specially back in the day. However the sequel Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety does.
Total VC chaos and a massive shitstorm in 150 player battles, accompanied with a great community.
Mind you all the craziness aside, this is still a semi-realistic simulator of the Napoleonic Era, having long-reload times and overall stiffness to everything you do, so if that's not your cup of tea, you might not have a great time.
Mind you all the craziness aside, this is still a semi-realistic simulator of the Napoleonic Era, having long-reload times and overall stiffness to everything you do, so if that's not your cup of tea, you might not have a great time.
MDickie is great, this game is actually good.
Aside from the ridiculous moments this game has, it's actually a decent wrestling game, grappling chains and sequences can be quite impressive, it's kinda hard to figure it out at first though.
You have a Career Mode and GM Mode, both of them being hilarious and insanely random.
I think it's worth checking out at least once if you like wrestling. The game also has wrestlers from WWE, WCW, NJPW, and other promotions with different names so they don't get sued, you'll recognize them right away.
Aside from the ridiculous moments this game has, it's actually a decent wrestling game, grappling chains and sequences can be quite impressive, it's kinda hard to figure it out at first though.
You have a Career Mode and GM Mode, both of them being hilarious and insanely random.
I think it's worth checking out at least once if you like wrestling. The game also has wrestlers from WWE, WCW, NJPW, and other promotions with different names so they don't get sued, you'll recognize them right away.
I was pleasantly surprised.
The game features an exhibition mode and career mode which lets you create your boxer, customizing his appearance and stats, you train between fights to increase them.
It’s not a punch-out style of game, you can move in 360 degrees around the ring. Quite satisfying and realistic, having stuff like clinches and accurate judge boards. Like most boxing games from this era, it takes a while to get the hang of it but once you do, it feels great.
Very cool!
The game features an exhibition mode and career mode which lets you create your boxer, customizing his appearance and stats, you train between fights to increase them.
It’s not a punch-out style of game, you can move in 360 degrees around the ring. Quite satisfying and realistic, having stuff like clinches and accurate judge boards. Like most boxing games from this era, it takes a while to get the hang of it but once you do, it feels great.
Very cool!
I have this game soundtrack stuck in my head since 2001.
One of the great 3 PS1 Looney Tunes games, this one being a co-op oriented one with one player playing as Bugs and the other one Tazz. It's oddly atmospheric, in a weird mysterious way that you don't expect from a game like this.
The goal is to collect items from each level, and there's mini-games for it that drop you one, one that comes to mind is the weird Aztec ball game which was really fun.
Play with a friend if you can, though you can play solo, the game was clearly made with a co-op experience in mind.
One of the great 3 PS1 Looney Tunes games, this one being a co-op oriented one with one player playing as Bugs and the other one Tazz. It's oddly atmospheric, in a weird mysterious way that you don't expect from a game like this.
The goal is to collect items from each level, and there's mini-games for it that drop you one, one that comes to mind is the weird Aztec ball game which was really fun.
Play with a friend if you can, though you can play solo, the game was clearly made with a co-op experience in mind.
Well it's EDF.
If you're on PC, get EDF5, the port is kinda shit.
If you're on PC, get EDF5, the port is kinda shit.
1995
A pretty fun boss gauntlet game, known for it's clunky controls that require a bit of time/patience to get used to, when you do, it feels good. Timing is essential, as managing your ammo/force levels is a big part of the game, you have to keep an eye on them to change weapons quickly, maximize your damage and not get caught in a bad situation. The clock is always running and every second counts.
For the most part, I thought the bosses were pretty fun, there's a lot of cool level designs and they're are always working against you. I found some bosses mildly annoying and towards the end, kind of disappointing. Which upon reading on it, it reflects how much ambition this game had and it's craving for more that never made it into the final product.
Nonetheless, going into it blind and knowing nothing about it, i had a great time and i'd recommend it to anyone that is looking for a challenge as this game is quite unforgiving and ruthless at times, definitely one of the toughest on the Mega Drive.
For the most part, I thought the bosses were pretty fun, there's a lot of cool level designs and they're are always working against you. I found some bosses mildly annoying and towards the end, kind of disappointing. Which upon reading on it, it reflects how much ambition this game had and it's craving for more that never made it into the final product.
Nonetheless, going into it blind and knowing nothing about it, i had a great time and i'd recommend it to anyone that is looking for a challenge as this game is quite unforgiving and ruthless at times, definitely one of the toughest on the Mega Drive.
2005
Big fan of the movie, I really enjoyed what they've done here.
The game starts as a prequel to the film, it teaches you more about their members and how the gang started, I especially appreciated how they gave a lot of story to Cleo, the leader of The Warriors. It really tries to fill you in on everything that the film couldn't, like many gangs that you see at the beginning of the film, but couldn't have an appearance due to lack of time.
They captured the charm of the movie perfectly with the visuals and the soundtrack, nothing feels out of place. And this adds up to the experience as you gotta defend your turf, rob stores, mark your territory and beat up dudes, all with the help of your gang members which you can order around. The combat is good and messy, you and the enemies get real bloody, the IA can be a bit cheap but you can get around it.
If you're a fan of the movie, it's definitely worth checking out. If you have a friend, the game has co-op too, and a few game-modes where you can VS each other.
The game starts as a prequel to the film, it teaches you more about their members and how the gang started, I especially appreciated how they gave a lot of story to Cleo, the leader of The Warriors. It really tries to fill you in on everything that the film couldn't, like many gangs that you see at the beginning of the film, but couldn't have an appearance due to lack of time.
They captured the charm of the movie perfectly with the visuals and the soundtrack, nothing feels out of place. And this adds up to the experience as you gotta defend your turf, rob stores, mark your territory and beat up dudes, all with the help of your gang members which you can order around. The combat is good and messy, you and the enemies get real bloody, the IA can be a bit cheap but you can get around it.
If you're a fan of the movie, it's definitely worth checking out. If you have a friend, the game has co-op too, and a few game-modes where you can VS each other.
1983
Champion Boxing is the first videogame directed by Yu Suzuki. I like boxing games a lot so i figured i'd check this out.
It's footsies type of game, as you can easily go back and forth to bait your oponent and keep winning. Blocking can be useful but I wasn't able to punish a lot. The cheapness from good old boxing games comes when your oponent randomly decides to unleash a flurry of attacks on you until you're knocked down but most of the time, I was able to get up, worst case scenario you get TKO'd which seems to be random.
Very visually appealing, I wish the fighters would change when you beat them as you always fight the same dude and it's just keeps getting harder, but hey it's an arcade game from 1983. Always cool to visit videogame developers first works.
It's footsies type of game, as you can easily go back and forth to bait your oponent and keep winning. Blocking can be useful but I wasn't able to punish a lot. The cheapness from good old boxing games comes when your oponent randomly decides to unleash a flurry of attacks on you until you're knocked down but most of the time, I was able to get up, worst case scenario you get TKO'd which seems to be random.
Very visually appealing, I wish the fighters would change when you beat them as you always fight the same dude and it's just keeps getting harder, but hey it's an arcade game from 1983. Always cool to visit videogame developers first works.
2018
It's good, very addictive and it has great moments. Also annoyingly hard which is part of the charm, you're gonna get beat, imprisoned or eaten alive a lot.
Sadly, a lot of features feel really poorly implemented and need to be modded for them to function properly. There's not much of an end-game, once you finally get strong and gather a small group, there's not many things to do, the game has a great journey and a dissapointing payoff. There's barely any dialogue so forget about that.
Kenshi 2 is in development and I'll sure keep an eye on it. I hope they add more stuff like armies, taking over cities, and more interaction between you and the world, so it reacts to what you're doing. Kenshi is a solid foundation for something great, I hope it'll get there.
Sadly, a lot of features feel really poorly implemented and need to be modded for them to function properly. There's not much of an end-game, once you finally get strong and gather a small group, there's not many things to do, the game has a great journey and a dissapointing payoff. There's barely any dialogue so forget about that.
Kenshi 2 is in development and I'll sure keep an eye on it. I hope they add more stuff like armies, taking over cities, and more interaction between you and the world, so it reacts to what you're doing. Kenshi is a solid foundation for something great, I hope it'll get there.
Out of the 3 Looney Tunes games on the PS1, this is my favorite and one of my favorite puzzle games of all time.
The main goal is to steal the sheeps from Sam Sheepdog without being noticed. There's a lot creative ways to get through a level and it can get quite challenging even nowadays. Very well crafted levels with a fantastic funk soundtrack and great own unique style. It has a lot of details and references to other Looney Tunes characters, which adds to the charm.
The main goal is to steal the sheeps from Sam Sheepdog without being noticed. There's a lot creative ways to get through a level and it can get quite challenging even nowadays. Very well crafted levels with a fantastic funk soundtrack and great own unique style. It has a lot of details and references to other Looney Tunes characters, which adds to the charm.
1989
Altered Beast without the flick charm and cool sound design.
I played the japanese version since in the NA one they cut out Hokuto no Ken stuff (this game is a sequel to the Mark III HNK game). Hoping that it'd be cooler, it's pretty much the same with the only difference being that the enemies explode in HNK style and the characters of course. This might sound cool but it's just dull, a lot of levels get reused with different color schemes and the audio is boring.
Oh and talking about Altered Beast, this game is hard as shit and not in the fun way, die once and it's back to the beginning.
Overall pretty dissapointing, nothing that stuck out other than punching axes and knifes which hey, it's kinda cool.
I played the japanese version since in the NA one they cut out Hokuto no Ken stuff (this game is a sequel to the Mark III HNK game). Hoping that it'd be cooler, it's pretty much the same with the only difference being that the enemies explode in HNK style and the characters of course. This might sound cool but it's just dull, a lot of levels get reused with different color schemes and the audio is boring.
Oh and talking about Altered Beast, this game is hard as shit and not in the fun way, die once and it's back to the beginning.
Overall pretty dissapointing, nothing that stuck out other than punching axes and knifes which hey, it's kinda cool.
I have a love/hate relationship with this game.
This game throws every bullshit you can imagine at you, forget about most of the rules. You'll start with a shitty deck and getting good cards takes forever, you need to grind a lot. The enemies don't give a fuck, they straight up cheat and mock you after. At the beginning it's easy to get by but the more you play, the more bullshit it gets, the last section of the game can be pure insanity and you'll need to be on point with your deck and knowledge.
Growing up playing this was a pretty amusing experience, trying to figure out card combinations and how to get the best cards was really fun, which is why I look at it now with affection. I also enjoyed the eerie atmosphere a lot and the music is quite memorable. Nowadays the game is seen as a speedrun game and there's a lot of guides and tricks to help you out.
This game throws every bullshit you can imagine at you, forget about most of the rules. You'll start with a shitty deck and getting good cards takes forever, you need to grind a lot. The enemies don't give a fuck, they straight up cheat and mock you after. At the beginning it's easy to get by but the more you play, the more bullshit it gets, the last section of the game can be pure insanity and you'll need to be on point with your deck and knowledge.
Growing up playing this was a pretty amusing experience, trying to figure out card combinations and how to get the best cards was really fun, which is why I look at it now with affection. I also enjoyed the eerie atmosphere a lot and the music is quite memorable. Nowadays the game is seen as a speedrun game and there's a lot of guides and tricks to help you out.
Don't let the looks and wackyness fool you, this game is legit.
It's a 4 button fighting game, i'd say the closest game to it I can think of is KOF, except it's more fast-paced, 30 second rounds and moves do really high damage. Fun juggles and easy to learn combos that require very little training. Jackies are busted.
There's some weird stuff such as loud audio bugs, animations going ape-shit and weird color palettes for the characters, but none of this is annoying, most of the time, it's just funny. Insanely fun and very easy to pick-up, also available on Fightcade! (Make sure to pick up this edition with all the 3 selectable jackies)
It's a 4 button fighting game, i'd say the closest game to it I can think of is KOF, except it's more fast-paced, 30 second rounds and moves do really high damage. Fun juggles and easy to learn combos that require very little training. Jackies are busted.
There's some weird stuff such as loud audio bugs, animations going ape-shit and weird color palettes for the characters, but none of this is annoying, most of the time, it's just funny. Insanely fun and very easy to pick-up, also available on Fightcade! (Make sure to pick up this edition with all the 3 selectable jackies)