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A millennium has passed since Alis defeated the ultimate evil in the first Phantasy Star. The planet Motavia of the Algol solar system is no longer the antlion-plagued desert: humans have constructed a sentient computer called “Mother Brain”, which could regulate the climate of the planet, turning it into a thriving utopia. One night, a young … Continue reading “Phantasy Star II”

Algol is a star system that consists of three planets: the green Palma, the arid Motavia, and the icy Dezolis. Recently, the formerly benevolent king Lassic converted to a new religion and begins to rule Algol with an iron fist. Nero, the leader of a rebel group, is brutally killed by Lassic’s robotic policemen. His … Continue reading “Phantasy Star”

This is a story-driven console-style RPG, and is the first in the three game Shining series for the Genesis (followed by Shining Force and Shining Force II). The Kingdom of Thornwood has been invaded by Dark Sol’s men, and it is your job to vanquish them. You will need the Arms of Light to do this. The game … Continue reading “Shining in the Darkness”

The “cousin” of Sega’s RPG Phantasy Star II, Sword of Vermilion is a role-playing game with action combat in a medieval-fantasy setting. A third-person, top-down perspective is used to move around towns. A first-person view is used for overland travel outside of towns. A third-person side view perspective (a la Double Dragon or Final Fight) is used for the combat sequences. The player … Continue reading “Sword of Vermillion”

Donkey Kong 64 is similar to Rareware’s other Nintendo 64 platformer series, Banjo Kazooie, but starring Donkey Kong and his friends from the Donkey Kong Country games. Several new features have been added to the game, like being able to change between different characters with different weapons and abilities. As with many platformer games players will run around … Continue reading “Donkey Kong 64”

Super Smash Bros. takes familiar Nintendo characters such as Mario, Kirby and Donkey Kong, and gets them to fight to the death. There are 8 fully-interactive landscapes, with one for each character, with noticeable links to their games. Controls are analogue-based, with different moves executed depending on the direction and how firmly the stick is pressed. Items like baseball bats, … Continue reading “Super Smash Brothers”

Excitebike 64 is an update to the original Excitebike, for the NES. The outrageous jumps and precision timing required in the original have been translated into a modern 3D racing game. There are several game modes to choose from. First, there is a season mode with multiple skill levels. Completing a 5-race season in first place unlocks … Continue reading “Excitebike 64”

Konami’s long-running series of Castlevania games makes its debut on the N64. The traditional 2D graphics have been left behind; this is the first Castlevania game in 3D. However, the goal of the game remains the same: kick some vampire butt as you battle the evil Count Dracula and his minions in this platformer. The player can either choose … Continue reading “Castlevania 64”

The Nintendo Pokemon creations make their way to full 3D battles in a recreation of the Pokemon battle sequences seen in the cartoon series. All 151 original Pokemon appear in some way or form, either for you to battle with, against or for use on the Game Boy Pokemon series. Using the Transfer Pak (plugged … Continue reading “Pokemon Stadium”

Mario Kart 64 races eight familiar faces, including Mario, Bowser and Yoshi, on four progressively tougher four-track circuits. Wide curves and gentle banks mark the Mushroom Cup tracks. Your commute gets notably tougher on the Flower Cup, though. The player will have to dodge semis rumbling on Toad’s Turnpike and bounding boulders on fogbound Choco Mountain! … Continue reading “Mario Kart 64”