Tag: RAM Retro Arcade Memories

Power Drift, Sega, 1988, Mini Arcade Review by Rob Joy

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…

Continental Circus, Taito, 1987, Mini Arcade Review by Rob Joy

“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,…

Bank Panic, 1984 Sega, Arcade Review by Rob Joy

“Don’t Panic!” Don’t believe a word! Panic is rife in this offering from Sega. Six shooter at the ready, your job is simple and yet deadly. Protect the cashier of the local bank from lawless bandits of the wild west and ensure the safe deposit of bags of cash delivered by inhabitants of the town ,with a joystick moving left…

Yars’ Revenge, Atari 2600 Review by Rob Joy

“Revenge is best served cold”. Or in this case, a Yar. A Yar? What on earth?! Allow the elaboration of one of the most successful video games released on the Atari. Your character, a flying insectoid being known as a Yar, is set the task of destroying the Quotile entity, protected by a cellular shield which rotates around its presence. This…

Vitno Updates

It’s been a while since we posted an update, we been working very hard in the Vitno vaults adding bits and pieces and getting things together for something big happening in the upcoming months. In the meantime why not check our 13 newest reviews that have just been added to the game reviews page! Missile Command, Boot Hill, Donkey Kong,…

Ninja Warriors, Amiga Review by Rob Joy

“The way of the Ninja is the way of stealth.” Not so in the case of ‘Ninja Warriors. A game from Taito in the late 80’s was an arcade rarity in the form of a huge cab with wide screen play. Released to several home systems, notably the Commodore Amiga, the premise of the game took place in the near…