While RPGs were not as plentiful on the Genesis the ones it did receive were generally excellent. Everyone is aware of Phantasy Star and the Shining series but the system’s action RPGs enjoy a lower profile. Crusader of Centy was a late 1994 release that snuck onto store shelves with little fanfare. That is unfortunate […]Crusader of Centy
While RPGs were not as plentiful on the Genesis the ones it did receive were generally excellent. Everyone is aware of Phantasy Star and the Shining series but the system’s action RPGs enjoy a lower profile. Crusader of Centy was a late 1994 release that snuck onto store shelves with little fanfare. That is unfortunate […]
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is not only one of the most influential action RPGs of all time but also one of the best in gaming history. With that in mind it is a bit odd that it inspired so few clones during the 16-bit era. While most would point […]
Star Tropics was a solid game, one that was heavily inspired by Zelda and sort of scratched that itch for those seeking more adventure in that mold. While I enjoyed it I can’t say that I ever found myself hoping for a sequel. Aside from the shocking fact that Star Tropics actually received a sequel […]
These days there are probably few who remember Star Tropics as it seems Nintendo has washed their hands of it completely. While some remember it fondly to others it has a bad rap as a cheesy Legend of Zelda rip-off. To some extent it’s true; it’s immediately obvious where the game’s inspiration came from. But […]
While licensed video games have been a staple of the industry almost from its inception sometimes you have to wonder what the hell goes through a publisher’s mind (aside from potentially easy money) when deciding to pick up a particular license. How the hell do you create a compelling video game based around ET anyway? […]
I’ve seen my share of rip offs but this is in a special class of its own. If you were a Turbo Grafx-16 owner RPGS were not all too common on the platform so any new release in that category was cause for celebration. For the most part, at least. There’s nothing wrong with aping […]
