Developed and published by Sega in 1991 Follow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/Al82_Retro Get Great Retro Scene News @ http://www.vintageisthenewold.com I really wanted to like this Sega-developed game starring Marvel's web-slinger, but the truth is, despite the attractive graphics and animation, it's a pretty dull game. Yes, there are four playable heroes to choose from, and playing with friends probably does earn this System 33-powered brawler bonus points, but as a single player effort, the limited roster of moves and cast of uninspired enemies does little to make you FEEL like a crime-fighting superhero. Even Spidey himself looks fed-up with life, given how he shuffles nonchalantly across the screen! I guess for 1991 the graphics and Marvel licence would have been a draw to arcade-goers, but compared to the likes of Konami's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man is just a bit too much of a snorefest to recommend. #spiderman #retrogaming #sega ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dw9fxkhh9c

Developed and published by Core Design in 1991 Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Al82_Retro Add me on Google+: http://bit.ly/1tPwL1u Foreword: The game allows you to play sound effects or music during the game and not both. I played through the game with effects on and then mixed the music in post-production (easy to do as there's only one music track). For today's video, I wanted to check out Chuck Rock, a platform game designed by Core Design and is a title that I expect a lot of Amiga owners will remember fondly. The game opens with a great little cut-scene where the dastardly Gary Gritter spies Chuck's wife pegging out the washing. Taking a shine to her, Gary wallops the unsuspecting Opheila over the head with his club and carries her back to his hideout. Determined to save his wife and teach Gritter a lesson, Chuck springs into action. Taking control of Chuck, the player must guide our knuckle-dragging, cro-magnon hero through multiple levels of platforming action, dealing with all manner of saurian foes and avoiding a multitude of traps and hazardous environments along the way. Chuck's beer gut comes in handy as he can use it to belly-bounce foes out of the way, as well as administer a pretty mean kick to the face whilst jumping. In addition to his natural combative talents, Chuck lives up to his name by being able to hoist rocks and boulders over his head and hurl them at enemies to dispose of them at range. In addition to their offensive capabilities, rocks can be used as platforms to reach otherwise inaccessible areas (usually hiding bonus items or extra health). Certain rocks can also be used as a shield to protect Chuck's head from from falling rocks and other debris. As with many other platform games, there are plenty of collectable items to be found within each of the game's levels, each of which increases Chuck's score. I did have to chuckle at the somewhat anachronistic inclusion of a giant bag of frozen peas during the ice levels - if Chuck Rock fails to make you smile then I think you need to check whether you actually have a pulse. The game boasts some impressively drawn and animated visuals, all featuring a great cartoon art style and ultra-smooth scrolling. Although the game was ported to other systems, this is still a game I consider first and foremost as an Amiga title and synonymous with the platform. As a well as impressive graphics, the game also features top-notch music and sound effects. The rock-inspired title and in-game tune is great and there are plenty of comedy effects and speech samples that make the game an audible treat. Sadly, the game does not allow simultaneous music and effects whilst playing and is a real shame (I mixed the music and effects together for the video so you get to hear both); I ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tojq1k5RXqY

Game Info --------------------------------------------------- Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Year of Release: 1989 Game Review & Impressions --------------------------------------------------- Information & Trivia --------------------------------------------------- Video Notes --------------------------------------------------- Related Longplays & Videos --------------------------------------------------- Chapters --------------------------------------------------- ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJX28rPcHNU

Developed and published by Team 17 in 1992. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Al82_Retro Add me on Google+: http://bit.ly/1tPwL1u The story involves a mission to hunt down and kill some evil madman named Midan, who has built a secret bunker below the surface of the planet. You're job is to locate it and assassinate him; you can see the rest of the back-story in the introduction. This game was released at the height of the Amiga's popularity by one of the best-loved developers of the time. Unfortunately, I think this turned out to be a real misfire. I'd never played this before recording the video and boy, was I in for a shock. I know that as a rule of thumb, the games of yesterday were much harder than those we play today. Assassin transcends the mere concept of "difficulty" and approaches something more akin to "brutality". Much of the difficulty can be attributed to the paltry amount of health the main character has and the fact that regular enemies drain so much of it. There's a whole host of other problems, including enemies popping into existence right next to you, but I'm far too spent having recorded the thing to rage about it here; by the time I got to level 4 with those randomly spawning grenades I'd given up the will to live. The fact this is so hard is a real shame as there are many things to like about the game. The graphics are good and there's some great animation, especially when it comes to climbing up walls and swinging from the ceiling. The boomerang main-weapon is also an interesting touch, although it does contribute to the difficulty. Team 17 re-released this in 1994 under the title Assassin - Special Edition, removing the whole of the first level and replacing the boomerang for a more conventional laser gun that shoots horizontally; I'd like to think they toned down the difficulty too and fixed some of the bugs too. Enjoy! #retrogaming ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j0GQ0vQwUI