Retro Game of the Day Archive - April 2012
01st Apr 2012
Shiritsu Justice Gakuen - Nekketsu Seishun Nikki 2 (Japan)
Sony Playstation ISO
NecroDome says:
Never released outside of japan, this is the sequel to the criminally overlooked Rival Schools, A 3d capcom fighter that introduced airdashing, tardy counters, of course hyper combo finishes and teamattacks, and overall in my opinion has the straight up funnest game engine to date. playing very similarly ...
02nd Apr 2012
Disney's Hercules (E)
Sony Playstation ISO
MajinCry says:
From the Centaurs to Medusa, from the Cyclops to the Hydra, this game follows the quest of Hercules, the son of Zeus.
It's a 2.5D game. It does get repetetive at many points, but there is some humour in it. Especially with the flashers that drop coins everywhere :3
There is not that ...
03rd Apr 2012
Vampire Hunter D [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
Travis Chapman says:
Vampire Hunter D is a PlayStation video game based on the series of books and movies of the same name. Along with Countdown Vampires, it is one of the few survival horror games to revolve around vampires. The gameplay is similar to the earlier games in the Resident Evil series; because characters are ...
04th Apr 2012
Mario Golf (USA)
Nintendo 64 ROM
Dziugasiuka3 says:
Let's A Play some golf! Look how much this game upgraded from the NES version! ( I still can't believe they actually made one for the NES...) Mario and friends go golfing =D Pretty much a golf game, nothing too special about it, but still great way to kill time with pleasure ;)
05th Apr 2012
Banjo-Tooie (Europe) (En,Fr,De,Es)
Nintendo 64 ROM
MrOsuGamer says:
Two years have passed since Banjo and Kazooie defeated the witch Gruntilda and buried her alive under a boulder. While the two are playing poker with their friends Mumbo Jumbo and Bottles, Gruntilda's sisters arrive in a large digging machine, the Hag 1. They destroy the boulder and free Gruntilda, ...
06th Apr 2012
Yume Koujou Doki Doki Panic (Japan) [b]
Nintendo Famicom Disk System ROM
Rabid-Media says:
Ok, I'm sick of everyone saying that Mario 2 is a "rip off" of this game!
Yes, this one came first, but it was made By Nintendo first, also, meaning If Miyamoto wants to distribute it and replace the characters with some more recognizable faces, then I say, Go ahead!
The gameplay is the same as Mario ...
07th Apr 2012
Rage Racer [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
Rage racer fan says:
Rage Racer is the 3rd game for the Ridge Racer series. In this game there are options which are not found in the other Ridge Racer games. In Rage Racer you can customise cars, create a logo and change tire types from Grip to Drift. At the start of Rage Racer you get a free car, a Gnade Esperanza. The ...
08th Apr 2012
Mission Impossible (USA)
Nintendo 64 ROM
JJ says:
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09th Apr 2012
Batman & Robin (E)
Sony Playstation ISO
Matt says:
72 Hours until Mr Freeze turns Gotham City into a giant popsicle. You are the only thing standing between millions of innocent people and their icy doom. Your detective skills are about to be pushed to the edge as you drive, sleuth and fight your way to the rescue. Step into the boots of Batman, Robin ...
10th Apr 2012
Gex [NTSC-U]
Sony Playstation ISO
Mr Mando says:
Take Gex the Gecko on a great 3D Platform Adventure, gather the collectibles, finish your enemies and Of course the levels.
11th Apr 2012
Mario Bros. (1983) (Atari, Dan Hitchens) (CX2697)
Atari 2600 ROM
Fugsnarf says:
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12th Apr 2012
Wario Land - Super Mario Land 3 (World)
Nintendo Game Boy ROM
Alias117 says:
This is one of my all-time favorite GB games. You play as Wario (Mario's evil counter-part) on a journey across the landscape searching for treasures. The gameplay is similar to the two Super Mario Land games before this, but this one introduces a new cast of enemies, new power-ups, and of course, the ...
13th Apr 2012
Rival Schools [Arcade Disc] [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
Masterjedi170 says:
This game is awesome. Its similar to marvel games and Capcom. The fighting style is fun once you unlock everybody. The next game after this one is call Project Justice which is for Dreamcast and arcade. Highly recommend it if you enjoy this game a lot.
14th Apr 2012
River Raid (1982) (Activision, Carol Shaw) (AX-020, AX-020-04)
Atari 2600 ROM
Fugsnarf says:
The Atari 2600 original, River Raid, is a true classic. This game is just plain addicting. You play this game flying a plane over a river. Your objective is to move along the river and try to destroy everything in your path, thus the title "River Raid". While you fly over the river, your plane slowly ...
15th Apr 2012
God of War (USA)
Sony Playstation 2 ISO
K. says:
God of War is an action-adventure video game for the PlayStation 2 first released by Sony Computer Entertainment's Santa Monica division in March 2005.
It was the first game to be released in the God of War franchise.
Loosely based on Greek mythology, ...
16th Apr 2012
Pokemon Pinball (USA)
Nintendo Game Boy Color ROM
artmanadvanced says:
At first glance, you'd probably say, "It's just pinball with Pokemon attached to it." And you'd mainly be right. What sets this apart from other pinball games is that it was one of the first cartridges on the Gameboy Color to utilize a rumble feature. It also had an impressive quick save feature that ...
17th Apr 2012
Turok 2 - Seeds of Evil (USA)
Nintendo 64 ROM
Cap'n Holic says:
This game was actually pretty fun, and very over looked. The multiplayer is ok (you can play co'op if you put in cheats while playing multiplayer) and the campaign is not to shabby either. this game is not as good as the third one but it still has its ups.
18th Apr 2012
Herc's Adventures [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
Sexy Jesse says:
The overhead, action-adventure format was similar to Zombies Ate My Neighbors. Up to two players can pick among three ancient Greek heroes; Herc (Hercules), Atlanta (Atalanta), or Jason, who are on a quest to defeat Hades and save the Goddess of nature, Persephone. ...
19th Apr 2012
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) (Atari, Jerome Domurat, Howard Scott Warshaw) (CX2674)
Atari 2600 ROM
jhiii says:
Perhaps the worst or best video game ever. It is often said that this is the video game that caused the crash of video games. Atari was said to have threw out thousands of Et games in a dump. This is truely a peace of video game history.
20th Apr 2012
Battle Arena Toshinden [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
Eebit says:
Eight traveling fighters, brought together by a common destiny, now meet at the Battle Arena Toshinden. Some fighters come for personal glory, others have come to fight for those they love. All shall do their best to become victorious in this tournament, which will decide their fortune. ~ Intro ...
21st Apr 2012
Pokemon Stadium (Europe)
Nintendo 64 ROM
Owly says:
Pokemon Stadium is a classic game that is very graphically astounding, its wide variety of moves and stunning graphics just give pokemon stadium that extra "bam" a good selling game needs. It has all the pokemon of the first generation (excluding mew) and if you have an N64 you can import your pokemon ...
22nd Apr 2012
Command and Conquer Red Alert (1996)(Westwood Studios)
Abandonware Game
terratempest says:
This is one of the best real time strategy games for the pc. The Ai is pretty dumb and can easily be conqured, or easily overpower you, but try playing this over a lan with your friends and you'll be hooked for life.
While this doesn't have all the fancy cutscenes that are in the psx and cd versions ...
23rd Apr 2012
God of War II (USA)
Sony Playstation 2 ISO
K. says:
God of War II is an action-adventure game developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is the second game in the God of War series. The game was released in 2007.
Loosely based on Greek ...
24th Apr 2012
Ecco the Dolphin (USA, Europe)
Sega Genesis - Sega Megadrive ROM
JJ says:
Ever wanted to know what its like to be a dolphin? This game is for you. But beware, this game is difficult beyond your wildest imaginations. Take control of Ecco as he travels the ocean to discover the fate of his pod. Battle sharks, eels, and toxic jellyfish as you look for clues around the world, ...
25th Apr 2012
Turok - Dinosaur Hunter (USA)
Nintendo 64 ROM
Pontinho says:
Exploring the misty, dinosaur-infested worlds here was an eye-opening experience. It was an unusually mature N64 title, with sudden attacks and pounding, rhythmic music; the colours and the sense of moving through vast areas helped as well. It used the N64 in a unique way and showed what was possible ...
26th Apr 2012
Akumajou Dracula X - Chi no Rinne (NTSC-J)
PC Engine CD - Turbo Duo - TurboGrafx CD ISO
Ash says:
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (AkumajÅ Dracula X: Chi no Rondo) is a 2-D side-scrolling platformer with a gothic horror theme. Released in 1993, this game features the ability to save a player's progress, advances the plot via full-screen cutscenes, and utilizes CD audio tracks instead of ...
27th Apr 2012
Bugs Bunny Lost in Time Demo [U] [SLUS-90058]
Sony Playstation - Demos ISO
Royston says:
Play as Bugs Bunny in the Stone Age era.
Collect carrots for health, golden carrots for suprises and clocks to get Bugs back to modern day.
A brief demo of one of the earliest levels. Basic in gameplay with simple platforming and exploration. Use Bugs's ears as helicopter blades, kick baddies, jump ...
28th Apr 2012
RPG Tsukuru 3 (J)
Sony Playstation ISO
neonexus2101 says:
An excellent Playstation 1 game where your imagination is the limit of what you can create.In this title you can make a vast amount of endless RPG possibilities.You can litteraly customize any Map, Stats, Story, Gameplay, Items, and much more.
29th Apr 2012
Card Captor Sakura - Clowcard Magic (Japan)
Sony Playstation ISO
says:
Clow Card Magic es un juego difícil de definir. A primera vistaes sólo otro juego de tiros, pero hay muchos rompecabezasen el cuando se llega a entender su sistema de puntuación. También hay unminijuego de adivinarte la fortuna, también una galería con las toneladas ...
30th Apr 2012
Rugrats - Search for Reptar [U]
Sony Playstation ISO
Phosphor says:
I used to find this kind of fun as a child. You play as Tommy, or sometimes other babies, and have to play through various levels based on episodes of the series. Playing it recently, the mini golf and some other levels are still fun. Decent enough fun for a rainy, hungover Sunday or something. A good ...