Tag: HAMSTER CORPORATION
Arcade Archives 2 FIGHTING GOLF Review
A wonderfully preserved slice of arcade golf history, FIGHTING GOLF combines simple controls, surprisingly thoughtful course strategy, and wonderfully addictive score chasing, all with the timeless charm of an SNK classic.
Console Archives Ripple Island Review
A wonderfully charming piece of 8-bit adventure history, Ripple Island combines fairy-tale characters, thoughtful puzzles and surprisingly meaningful choices to create a warm and memorable journey that still has plenty of heart nearly four decades later.
Arcade Archives 2 CRAZY BALLOON Review
Arcade Archives 2 CRAZY BALLOON turns a simple journey through a thorn-filled maze into a tense test of patience and precision, proving that even the smallest arcade ideas can deliver a seriously challenging adventure.
Arcade Archives 2 BALLOON BOMBER Review
Arcade Archives 2 BALLOON BOMBER turns a simple arcade shooter into a surprisingly tactical test of precision, where every missed shot can reshape the battlefield and every successful run leaves you hungry for one more attempt.
Console Archives Chack’n Pop Review
Console Archives Chack’n Pop is a quirky, challenging slice of TAITO history, blending unconventional wall-climbing, explosive strategy and retro charm into a distinctive adventure that helped pave the way for Bubble Bobble.
Arcade Archives 2 XEVIOUS 3D/G Review
A fascinating 90s reinvention of a legendary shooter, where Namco's leap into polygons, explosive new weaponry and Hamster's superb preservation work give this forgotten arcade gem another chance to shine.
Console Archives KARATE CHAMP Review
A fascinating piece of fighting game history, where stiff controls and dated animation reveal the limitations of 1986 home gaming, while Hamster's excellent preservation features make this pioneering karate classic surprisingly accessible today.
Console Archives CRAZY CLIMBER Review
A wonderfully addictive slice of 8-bit history in which climbing a skyscraper becomes a frantic battle against closing windows, falling objects and the eternal temptation to have just one more go.
Arcade Archives 2 Mr.Do!’s Castle Review
A wonderfully preserved slice of 1980s arcade magic, where hammer-swinging, ladder manipulation and trapping troublesome unicorns create a deceptively clever challenge that remains just as addictive today.
Arcade Archives 2 DACHOLER Review
A gloriously eccentric slice of 1980s arcade history, where kicking turtles, dodging mischievous kappas and lining up ridiculous chain reactions prove that sometimes the strangest games are the ones you remember most.
