• Alex Kidd in Miracle World (SMS)

    ...will get you killed. Alex’s primary weapon is a fierce punch; using the technique of “Shellcore,” Alex can defeat enemies and smash rocks blocking his path. The controls are basic:...

  • Captain Eric’s Super Thumb Feature Presentation

    ...on top of the leader-board round after round. Now there was a bit of h4xxx0ring going on by some people in online modes but we didn’t run into it much...

  • James Pond 2: Codename Robocod (SMS)

    ...was crap. Robocod completely re-imagines the series to produce a far more satisfying result. This is a platform game with fairly basic action, save for one interesting gimmick—Robocod can streeeeetch....

  • Rayman Advance (GBA)

    ...little too frustrating for my book. Rayman Advance is a good bet on the cheap, but think twice when faced with a full purchase. Give it a rent if possible....

  • Preserving the Plastic: Trade Bait

    ...bait is having something that’s worthwhile that you received for cheaper than the normal asking price. The best way to find out if something is “worthwhile” is to check out...

  • SimCity (SNES)

    ...Nintendo’s SimCity gained nowhere near the popularity of its brother on the computer, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t rock in its own regard, right? As the mayor of a...

  • Preserving the Plastic: Modern Rarities

    ...want to look at blockbuster and sports titles as a long-term investment. They will usually become dirt-cheap and easy to find in a few years. This isn’t to say that...

  • Spam Attack: Wine and Freckles

    ...you’ve been saving.” (Mark responds, “Oh, I certainly save scraps of exotic wood to make the frames for my cheap oakleys.”) “Some of the boxes also feature cleverly designed latches...

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    Dear Readers: LUE Reaction

    ...“extras” with other games), especially considering the current trend towards all things “retro”, and the recent success of the Super Mario Advance series. However, I actually am fully aware that...

  • Sonic Heroes (PS2)

    ...romp. Sonic Heroes has taken Sonic Adventure 2: Battle and ironed out all the non-essential parts, such as a half-way decent plot, and the Chao. This leaves you with the...