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  • Rating:9

    Super Metroid

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Jul 09, 2006 | SNES
  • Rating:9.2

    Metroid: Zero Mission

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Jun 17, 2006 | GBA
  • Rating:8.4

    F-Zero

    By astro64th | Rating Date: May 29, 2007 | SNES
  • Rating:7.9

    Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Apr 06, 2006 | NES
  • Rating:9

    Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Mar 31, 2006 | NES
  • Rating:7.9

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Mar 27, 2007 | SNES
  • Rating:8.8

    Ninja Gaiden

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Mar 25, 2006 | NES
  • Rating:8.6

    Donkey Kong Country

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Mar 08, 2007 | SNES
  • Rating:9.5

    Elite Beat Agents

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Jan 22, 2007 | DS
  • Rating:6

    Gungrave

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Dec 04, 2005 | PS2
  • Rating:8

    Super Mario Bros.

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Oct 22, 2006 | NES
  • Rating:8.4

    Final Fantasy VII

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Dec 04, 2005 | PS
  • Rating:8.2

    Metroid II: Return of Samus

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Dec 04, 2005 | GB
  • Rating:8.2

    Silent Hill 2 (Greatest Hits)

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Sep 05, 2006 | PS2
  • Rating:8.4

    Super Smash Bros.

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Aug 28, 2006 | N64
  • Rating:8.9

    Final Fantasy X

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Sep 27, 2005 | PS2
  • Rating:8.7

    Hegemonia: Legions of Iron

    By astro64th | Rating Date: Jan 01, 1990 | PC
  • Rating:8.9
    It doesn't get any more old-school, yet the Dawn of Souls version of FF1 holds up remarkably well. Still fun even today.

    Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls

    By astro64th | Review Date: Apr 13, 2007 | GBA

    It doesn't get any more old-school, yet the Dawn of Souls version of FF1 holds up remarkably well. Still fun even today.

    Final Fantasy 1: Dawn of Souls Version Final Fantasy has practically been around since the inception of 8-bit gaming, and with the original Final Fantasy Square hit the jackpot. A game that started out being their last, ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    An absolute masterpiece. Super Metroid is one of Nintendo's finest 2D offerings and one of the greatest games ever made.

    Super Metroid

    By astro64th | Review Date: Jul 09, 2006 | SNES

    An absolute masterpiece. Super Metroid is one of Nintendo's finest 2D offerings and one of the greatest games ever made.

    "The last Metroid is in captivity. The galaxy, is at peace." With those immortal words, one of Samus' greatest adventures would begin. Super Metroid was released on the Super Nintendo in 1994. The game was the latest... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.9
    Short & sweet but shallow. Turtles IV is fun while it lasts and it has some cool features. One of the best beat 'em

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time

    By astro64th | Review Date: Mar 27, 2007 | SNES

    Short & sweet but shallow. Turtles IV is fun while it lasts and it has some cool features. One of the best beat 'em

    So how many of you have gone to see TMNT, the new computer generated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie that just came out today? I haven’t seen the flick yet but I hope to in a few days and I can’t wait! God knows ho... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.2
    Zero Mission goes a long way towards proving that Nintendo still reigns as king of the 2D Arena. As good as remakes get.

    Metroid: Zero Mission

    By astro64th | Review Date: Jun 17, 2006 | GBA

    Zero Mission goes a long way towards proving that Nintendo still reigns as king of the 2D Arena. As good as remakes get.

    Metroid: Zero Mission System: Game Boy Advance Genre: 2D Action Side-Scroller Players: 1 Save: 3 Save Files Country of Origin: Japan Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Released: 2004 Metroid: Zero Mission... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.6
    Still fun after all these years. Holds up extremely well and still gives a challenge to complete fully.

    Super Donkey Kong

    By astro64th | Review Date: Mar 08, 2007 | SNES

    Still fun after all these years. Holds up extremely well and still gives a challenge to complete fully.

    Donkey Kong Country (DKC) is one of the most famous games to ever come out of the “House of Rare”. Long before the giant palm of Microsoft reached down to scoop up the British developer, Rare became well-known among Nint... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.1
    Metroid is a 8-bit masterpiece. This action platformer superbly stands the test of time and remains fun & challenging.

    Metroid

    By astro64th | Review Date: May 27, 2006 | NES

    Metroid is a 8-bit masterpiece. This action platformer superbly stands the test of time and remains fun & challenging.

    METROID Platform: NES Also On: GBA, GameCube Released: 1986 Players: 1 Genre: 2D side-scrolling action platformer Save: Password Developer: Nintendo R&D1 Publisher: Nintendo Creator: Gunpei Yokoi Metroid is b... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.9
    Action fans can't miss this exclusive Xbox masterpiece, Team Ninja faithfully revives the series & rejuvinates the genre

    Ninja Gaiden

    By astro64th | Review Date: Apr 30, 2006 | XBOX

    Action fans can't miss this exclusive Xbox masterpiece, Team Ninja faithfully revives the series & rejuvinates the genre

    Ninja Gaiden Platform: Xbox Also Available On: None, Xbox Exclusive Released: May 2, 2004 Players: 1 Genre: 3D Action Save: 8 blocks Discs: 1 Developer: Team Ninja Publisher: Tecmo Creator: Tomonobu Itagaki... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.9
    Ninja Gaiden III is a fun game, but I hesitate to call it great. Has lost much of the old Ninja Gaiden feel.

    Ninja Ryuukenden III: Yomi no Hakobune

    By astro64th | Review Date: Apr 06, 2006 | NES

    Ninja Gaiden III is a fun game, but I hesitate to call it great. Has lost much of the old Ninja Gaiden feel.

    Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom Platform: NES Also Available On: SNES (Ninja Gaiden Trilogy), Xbox Released: 1991 Players: 1 Genre: 2D side-scrolling action platformer Save: In the original - None. In t... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    Stylish atmosphere, cool anime-style cut-scenes, mature twisting storyline. All begs to be experienced. A gem of a game.

    Fear Effect

    By astro64th | Review Date: Apr 01, 2006 | PS

    Stylish atmosphere, cool anime-style cut-scenes, mature twisting storyline. All begs to be experienced. A gem of a game.

    Fear Effect System: Playstation Genre: Survival Horror Players: 1 Memory Card: 1 Block Country of Origin: US Developer: Kronos Digital Entertainment Publisher: Eidos Released: 2000 Fear Effect was released for... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9
    Ninja Gaiden II is as solid a sequel as you could hope for. A must-have for any action/platformer fan.

    Ninja Ryuukenden II: Ankoku no Jashinken

    By astro64th | Review Date: Mar 31, 2006 | NES

    Ninja Gaiden II is as solid a sequel as you could hope for. A must-have for any action/platformer fan.

    Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos Platform: NES Also Available On: Super NES & Xbox (unlockable in Ninja Gaiden & Ninja Gaiden Black) Released: 1990 Players: 1 Genre: 2D side-scrolling action/platformer Sav... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.8
    If I had to choose one word to describe this game, it would be “hardcore”.

    Ninja Ryuukenden

    By astro64th | Review Date: Mar 25, 2006 | NES

    If I had to choose one word to describe this game, it would be “hardcore”.

    Ninja Gaiden Platform: NES Also Available On: Super NES & Xbox (Mobile Phone, Arcade, Sega Master System, Game Gear and Game Boy versions were also released. The arcade game was different however and is available as a... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    This game is simply incredible, even by today's standards. A game you simply must experience. A true masterpiece.

    Final Fantasy VII

    By astro64th | Review Date: Dec 04, 2005 | PS

    This game is simply incredible, even by today's standards. A game you simply must experience. A true masterpiece.

    Final Fantasy VII Review Developer: SquareEnix (Formerly “SquareSoft”) Publisher: SquareEnix Released: 1997 Origin: Japan System: Sony Playstation Disks: 3 Players: 1 Genre: RPG Save: 1 Block Rating: Rated T... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.9
    Non-spoiler review. Takes RPGs to new levels in storytelling and character development. Simply incredible.

    Final Fantasy X (Mega Hits!)

    By astro64th | Review Date: Sep 27, 2005 | PS2

    Non-spoiler review. Takes RPGs to new levels in storytelling and character development. Simply incredible.

    Final Fantasy X (10) Developer: Squaresoft (Now Square-Enix) Publisher: Squaresoft Released: 2001 Players: 1 Genre: RPG Memory Card Space: 59+ System: PS2 Origin: Japan Rating: Teen for: Blood and Violence S... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8
    SMB is a basic game that is still fun even today. It may be frustrating to some, but it's definitely a timeless classic.

    Super Mario Bros.

    By astro64th | Review Date: Oct 22, 2006 | NES

    SMB is a basic game that is still fun even today. It may be frustrating to some, but it's definitely a timeless classic.

    Nintendo struck gold in mid-1980s when their newest console, the Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES, launched. Packed-in with your brand new NES was a copy of Super Mario Bros. And thus the world was set ablaze. Su... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    Unique in the series, Zelda 2 brings side-scrolling and leveling up to the action. A different but timeless classic

    Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

    By astro64th | Review Date: Sep 09, 2006 | NES

    Unique in the series, Zelda 2 brings side-scrolling and leveling up to the action. A different but timeless classic

    Zelda II: The Adventure of Link System: NES Also On: Game Boy Advance (NES Classics Collection), GameCube (Zelda Collection), Wii (almost 100% assured) Genre: 2D Top-Down & side-scrolling Action Adventure Originall... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    Silent Hill 2 is a great horror experience with enough layers to keep your mind thinking long after it has been put away

    Silent Hill 2: Saigo no Uta

    By astro64th | Review Date: Sep 05, 2006 | PS2

    Silent Hill 2 is a great horror experience with enough layers to keep your mind thinking long after it has been put away

    For years the video game industry had one, and only one, true horror king. That king was Capcom's Resident Evil series. While Resident Evil certainly had a frightening feel to it, especially with it's scares that were de... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    An 8-bit masterpiece. Zelda stands the test of time despite it's hardcore old-school difficulty & tedium. A must play.

    The Legend of Zelda

    By astro64th | Review Date: Sep 02, 2006 | NES

    An 8-bit masterpiece. Zelda stands the test of time despite it's hardcore old-school difficulty & tedium. A must play.

    The Legend of Zelda System: NES Also Available On: GBA (Classic NES Collection) and GameCube (Zelda Collection). Almost assured for release on Wii's Virtual Console. Genre: Top-Down 2D Action Adventure (Action RPG) R... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6
    This game is simply lacking in all areas. Good for mindless shooting fun in between better titles.

    Gungrave (RED Best Selection)

    By astro64th | Review Date: Dec 04, 2005 | PS2

    This game is simply lacking in all areas. Good for mindless shooting fun in between better titles.

    Gungrave System: PS2 Players: 1 Save: 80KB Genre: Action (shoot 'em up) Viewpoint: 3rd-Person Gungrave isn't the most complex game out there. For the price the game asks, probably $20 bucks or so, you could do ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.4
    Although dated, SSB offers four-player fun that will entertain anyone who is looking for 4-player chaos in the extreme!

    Super Smash Bros.

    By astro64th | Review Date: Aug 28, 2006 | N64

    Although dated, SSB offers four-player fun that will entertain anyone who is looking for 4-player chaos in the extreme!

    At E3 2006 this year, Nintendo dropped a bombshell that really wasn’t unexpected (in fact it had been mentioned before). They would be creating a brand-new Super Smash Bros. game for the Nintendo Wii. What was unexpec... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    Turok is a good FPS that can be a lot of fun even with the outdated graphics. One of my favorite N64 games.

    Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

    By astro64th | Review Date: Dec 04, 2005 | N64

    Turok is a good FPS that can be a lot of fun even with the outdated graphics. One of my favorite N64 games.

    Turok: Dinosaur Hunter System: Nintendo 64 Genre: First-Person Shooter Release: 1997 Save: Controller Pak - 16 pages needed Developer: Iguina Studios (Acclaim Studios Austin) Publisher: Acclaim If you ever own... Read Full Review

    1 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.2
    Worth tracking down for Metroid fans. If you aren't a fan, this won't change your mind, and is better off skipping.

    Metroid II: Return of Samus

    By astro64th | Review Date: Dec 04, 2005 | GB

    Worth tracking down for Metroid fans. If you aren't a fan, this won't change your mind, and is better off skipping.

    System: Game Boy Released: 1992 Players: 1 Link Up?: No Save: Cartridge (three files) Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Creator: Gunpei Yokoi Metroid II: Return of Samus is the sequel to the original "M... Read Full Review

    3 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3
    Yoshi's Island DS is a great game, but it's missing something that the original had and fails to match it's greatness.

    Yoshi's Island DS

    By astro64th | Review Date: May 29, 2007 | DS

    Yoshi's Island DS is a great game, but it's missing something that the original had and fails to match it's greatness.

    In 1995 one of the greatest platformers of all time was released in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. The fantastic sequel pushed the graphics and sound capabilities of the Super Nintendo to the max, while o... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
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