Tag: Coin-Op
Of all the coin-op classics to grace the arcades in the late 1980s, there is one in particular that I remember more fondly than any other. Upon entering any arcade, I would always make a point of searching for existence for this particular game. Much like a celestial body caught in the body of a planet’s gravitational field, the lure of…
Time for a review of another classic arcade game from the 1980’s, this time focusing on The NewZealand Story, another iconic coin-op from Taito. Even if you didn’t get to play this in the arcades, it was converted to just about every home computer and console of the day, so I’d be quite surprised if any of our readers haven’t…
Some guys can’t seem to catch a break. One minute you’re a hunk of prehistoric manhood strolling through the jungle, simply minding your own business, the next, you’re betrothed has been kidnapped by an evil witch-doctor and you’ve been transformed into a semi-evolved simian. No, today is definitely not a good day to be Toki. Not one to let his…
We had a chat with our good friend Retrofan over at Forum64 and he has sent over some fantastic News regarding the eagerly anticipated ‘Bomb Jack DX’, an Arcade port for the Commodore 64. Retrofan has uploaded a new Beta 5 video to his YouTube channel and as you can see, the game is looking Beautiful! There has been a lot of new…
We had a chat with our good friend Retrofan over at Forum64 recently and he has sent over some new exclusive News updates, regarding the eagerly anticipated ‘Bomb Jack DX’, an Arcade port for the Commodore 64. Below are the latest changes; Nicer running animation for Jack Some new platform chars Repaired Highscore input Game over display Repaired Jack/enemy positions on top platform row Turn animations…
Lets head to the beach for some thrills n’ spills in this action packed racer from Sega. Differing from the many other arcade racers of the time, Power Drift added the choice of which vehicle and indeed which driver to choose for the adrenaline fuelled race. Beach buggies are the auto-mobile of choice, massive wheels, huge tyres with chunky grip…
“Go Go GO!!” Who remembers ‘Pole Position’? Well let’s base this article around that, actually, scratch that. This offering from Taito was such an upgrade to the classic that I feel it deserves every bit of attention as the game itself. As with any racer the onus is on winning of course, and winning with style. Steering wheel and pedals,…
Survival horror. It certainly was. Taking shelter from the storm, you and your partner find refuge in an abandoned mansion deep within the forest. Safety at last! Safety, lets just consider that feeling for a moment. Out of the elements, a warm fire and hospitable guests, safety. Then let us begin. A scream is heard in the dark from your…
Berzerk! The name provides the content. Stern electronics introduced this classic to the halls of arcade action back in 1980 with a mechanised assault on the senses. As the only human in the many arenas and corridors, your task is to obliterate the metallic hordes thus clearing the way for the more organic to take residence. Eight way directional movement…
Yes it’s that rare company again, responsible for the classic ‘Moon Cresta’. Firstly, lets begin by saying this was an original game for so long ago, and indeed a unique control method. The climber, you, are set varying tower blocks to ascend, and ascend you must if fame is to be obtained. Beginning… At the bottom, the first notable thing…