This
system is long gone, but not easilly forgotten. With the Sega Nomad that
is capable of playing Genesis games, and the advent of Genesis ROM's, Sega
Genesis games are back in demand again. I gotta tell you, this is easilly
one of my all time favorite systems.
Lately, I have really been getting into Genesis games. I bought a Nomad (Not a Gameboy!!), so now I can play these games at work. Actually, I have been spending more time with Genesis games then I have with Playstation games. Re-living my past Genesis memories has been great fun lately.
The reviews you find
here are from the Genesis games played on one of 3 systems. 1) The Sega
Genesis itself. 2) The Sega Nomad. 3) An emulated PC version played on
the Genecyst emulator. There may be slight variations in the Nomad
or Genecyst versions, but overall they are exactly the same games.
Alex Kidd (Sega)
This has always been one of my favorite side-scrolling Genesis games. It's kinda crude graphically, but it has gameplay features up the kazoo. This game has it all! Hidden levels, high jumps, pogo sticks, motorcycle riding, ect. ect.. ect... Heck, it even has a gambling game of sissors, rock, paper to give you a chance of gaining money. If you lose, you could lose your life.. Neat!! I beat it several times, and still like to play on ocassion. A well worthy purchase.
Graphics: 71%
Sound: 85%
Gameplay: 97%
Originality: 97%
Replay Value: 97%
Overall: 89% (GVA II)Air Diver (Seismic)
This game tries to be an AfterBurner clone, but fails miserably on all accounts. The graphics suck, the music is repetitious, and the fun is non-existant. I bought this game when the Genesis first came out (for 50 bones), and I have never felt so ripped off in all my life. I wouldn't take this game even if it was free now. Please... pass on it!!
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 62%
Gameplay: 58%
Originality: 70%
Replay Value: 40%
Overall: 50% (GVA II)Alien Storm (Sega)
Blast the Aliens, save the people!... Doesn't take too long to realize this game is a stinker. Varied levels, with changing perspective, and choice of characters don't save this one. It's just not fun. Pass at any price!
Graphics: 75%
Sound: 68%
Gameplay: 71%
Originality: 80%
Replay Value: 65%
Overall: 72% (GVA II)Altered Beast (Sega)
This is the game Sega choose to sell Genesis systems. Although I question the reasoning, I still liked this game. The graphics were awesome (at the time), the sound was great, and I was amazed at what the then new Genesis was capable of. The only problem with this game was that it was painfully slow. Still, it was pretty good and well worth a playthrough today.
Graphics: 95%
Sound: 95%
Gameplay: 75%
Originality: 78%
Replay Value: 73%
Overall: 83% (GVA II)Amazing Tennis (Absolute Entertainment)
The only amazing thing about this game is how they thought they could sell it. It is sub-standard on all levels and not worth the time to talk about. Avoid it at all costs!
Graphics: 50%
Sound: 40%
Gameplay: 30%
Originality: 70%
Replay Value: 35%
Overall: 45% (GVA II)Blockout (Electronic Arts)
A 3D puzzle game in which you place 3D blocks to form a flat section. Once you do it is removed (similar to Tetris but 3D). Actually, this isn't a very good description but I've got no other way to describe it. This is a game that I have owned on two systems. The Atari Lynx, and the Sega Genesis. Despite it's critics, the game is pretty fun. Control and perspective take some adjusting to, but after that it is highly addicting. Recommended!!
Graphics: 70%
Sound: 65%
Gameplay: 83%
Originality: 80%
Replay Value: 90%
Overall: 78% (GVA II)B.O.B. (Electronic Arts)
Oh God!..... I almost hate to review this game..... We got this when my son was about 3 and it soon became his favorite game. He couldn't play, but he knew how to make mommy and daddy play. I truely got sick of this after months and months of being forced into playing it. Actually, it's not a bad game, it's just that I got tired of it. The game is a side scrolling action game with this cute character named B.O.B. B.O.B. fights his way through 45 levels using trick gadgets, and various weapons. The graphics are good, the levels are large and well designed, and overall it is a joy to play (for the first year or so :) . In it's day, it was quite a technical achievement. Good solid game.
Graphics: 86%
Sound: 87%
Gameplay: 89%
Originality: 78%
Replay Value: 79%
Overall: 84% (GVA II)Bubsy (Accolade)
This is one of the best side scrolling action games available for the Genesis. When it was released, I thought Bubsy would be the next video game supercharacter (like Mario, and Sonic). The game had everything. Cute character, tons of animated effects, and georgeous graphics. This game was a real winner!! Don't know what happened to Bubsy. Subsequent versions were sub-standard, and the character never really gained the attention that it should've. Anyway, this version is very good so give it a try if you can.
Graphics: 96%
Sound: 94%
Gameplay: 91%
Originality: 87%
Replay Value: 85%
Overall: 91% (GVA II)Cadash (Taito)
Kinda unique!.. This is a side-scrolling RPG. I don't believe I've played one quite like this before. Graphics are decent, and the sound is ok. The story is pretty good, and can be involving. I liked the layout. Actually, I think I perfer side scrolling RPG's to overhead ones. The battles are a little weak, but overall a decent title.
Graphics: 80%
Sound: 80%
Gameplay: 78%
Originality: 91%
Replay Value: 75%
Overall: 81% (GVA II)Captain America and the Avengers (Data East)
I just love superhero based games, as I grew up collecting comic books. It's been awhile since I have read one, but the Avengers was one of my favorites. Needless to say, I was very eager to play this game. This is a side scrolling, action based fighter. You begin by having your choice of 4 super cool characters. Three I remember, one I do not. The three, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Iron Man were some of my favorites. The group, as in the Avenger comics, head off to battle Red Skull. The game seems to start off perfect. You have cool characters, and a choice of fighters, but after that there's nothing. The graphics are poor, the gameplay is repetitious, and overall it feels rushed. It would seem to me that if you were going to make a licensed game, you would go the extra mile (so to speak) to make it exceptional. I know Data East is capable of far better. Too bad, this could've been cool.
Graphics: 68%
Sound: 80%
Gameplay: 65%
Originality: 78%
Replay Value: 60%
Overall: 70% (GVA II)ClayFighter (Interplay)
This Game sucks!!! nuf said!
Graphics: 65%
Sound: 60%
Gameplay: 35%
Originality: 75%
Replay Value: 30%
Overall: 53% (GVA II)Columns (Sega)
A neat little puzzle game that is good fun for awhile. You have these colored gems, and you must shift the colors until you get 3 that are alike to line up. Once you do the, they will disappear, sometimes eliminating mutiple gems as they are removed. This is an especially fun two player game. Sadly though, it gets repetitious after awhile as there isn't much play variation. Good for a rental!
Graphics: 78%
Sound: 72%
Gameplay: 81%
Originality: 85%
Replay Value: 78%
Overall: 79% (GVA II)Comix Zone (Sega)
A very cool side scrolling fighting game. In this game, you actually play a comic book character, complete with overhead "bubble" quotes. I really liked this game. It has a fresh concept, and is a complete blast to play. The biggest problem is with saving (like many games), but this can be overcome by playing an emulated version.
One of the last, and very best of the Genesis games!
Graphics: 95%
Sound: 95%
Gameplay: 75%
Originality: 98%
Replay Value: 76%
Overall: 88% (GVA II)Cool Spot (Virgin)
The mascot for 7up is appearing in his first video game ever (I think). Cool spot is a side scrolling, adventure game that was apparently designed to convert cola drinkers to 7up. This game has alot going for it, but in the end falls flat on it's face. The graphics are good, the sound is decent, and the character is likeable. Problem is, it's just not fun. It is way too hard in places. It would probably be ok if you could save anywhere, but as it sits it's just too frustrating. I say give it a try if you find an emulated version with a save in progress feature.
Graphics: 93%
Sound: 85%
Gameplay: 71%
Originality: 78%
Replay Value: 68%
Overall: 79% (GVA II)Decap Attack (Sega)
A neat little game that can be quite a bit of fun. It's kinda morbid looking with it's ghostly theme, but it was done in a cutesy way. It probably won't offend anyone. Not much replay value, but the play mechanics are great, and it's great fun while it lasts!
Graphics: 79%
Sound: 80%
Gameplay: 86%
Originality: 90%
Replay Value: 75%
Overall: 82% (GVA II)Dynamite Headdy (Treasure)
When this game came out, everyone just raved about it. It had a cute charcter, the game was nothing like anything ever seen before, and was designed by Treasure (Which in itself speaks volumes). I admit, it was an OK game, but I never really understood all the fuss over it. I liked Gunstar Heroes, and Light Crusader way more then I liked this game. To me, it is good, but not stellar. I never finished it though. This week, I'll take it to work and play on my Nomad. If my opinion changes, I'll let ya know.
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 81%
Gameplay: 80%
Originality: 90%
Replay Value: 78%
Overall: 84% (GVA II)Elemental Master (Techno Soft)
Another cool shooter from the makers of Thunder Force 3! This game doesn't exactly measure up to that caliber (best Genesis shooter ever), but it is a great game. The game is an overhead shooter, in which you have a guy (a magician or something) as the shooter, rather then a ship. You battle your way through demons, wizzards, bats, and all the like. The game has a high replay value, as you have four different levels to choose from. Graphics, are rockin with great explosions, and kick ass powerups. I tell you, Techno Soft is really good at putting together a shooter. So, if you like shooters, and want something a little bit different, you won't go wrong with Elemental Master.
Graphics: 85%
Sound: 80%
Gameplay: 83%
Originality: 87%
Replay Value: 81%
Overall: 83% (GVA II)Exile (Telenet Japan Co.)
I'm going to do something that I haven't done before. I'm gonna review a game that I haven't really played through. This may seem un-fair, but my initial impressions of the game are so poor that I had to write. Hopefully I can save someone some money (Besides, I don't think I could stomach playing this game all the way through). Exile is a Genesis RPG, that looks and plays more like a bad 8 bit NES game. The characters are tiny, and the dialog (what I seen of it) was horrid. I downloaded the emulated ROM version, and there wasn't even any sound. Actually, I don't know too much about this game. I don't even know if it was released here. I could check, but I have better things to do with my time. If you see it, don't buy it. Heck, don't even try the ROM. It's just not worth your time.
Graphics: 47%
Sound: 0% (ROM version)
Gameplay: 52%
Originality: 70%
Replay Value: 30%
Overall: 32% (GVA II)ExoSquad(Playmates)
This game just plain stinks! It's a shooter that tries to do things that the Genesis, or rather the developers, are just not capable of. The 3D is horrid, and the gameplay is just plain boring. Pass.
Graphics: 68%
Sound: 72%
Gameplay:40%
Originality: 85%
Replay Value: 60%
Overall: 65% (GVA II)Fighting Masters (Treco)
After playing all the 32/64 bit fighters, this game is laughable. These 16 bitters jusy can't come close to competing today. It is decent for an old timer though. Lots of moves, plenty of fighters, and likeable characters. OK if you don't have a newer system.
Graphics: 78%
Sound: 65%
Gameplay: 77%
Originality: 68%
Replay Value: 73%
Overall: 72% (GVA II)FireShark (Dreamworks)
Here's an example of how a good overhead shooter should be made. Awesome firepower, plenty of powerups, and zero instant hits. This is the Genesis equivalent of the top arcade (and Playstation) shooter Raiden II. This is one of the best Genesis shooters ever made, and I highly recommend it to anyone.
Graphics: 88%
Sound: 80%
Gameplay: 98%
Originality: 80%
Replay Value: 97%
Overall: 89% (GVA II)Flintstones (Taito)
Good graphics, likeable character, and decent music ensure kids everywhere will get into this. Those over age 12 need not apply, as the play mechanics are a little weak. Good kid game!
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 85%
Gameplay: 65%
Originality: 80%
Replay Value: 70%
Overall: 78% (GVA II)Fun Car Rally
Once you get the control down, this is a decent overhead racing title. Similar in looks, and feel to Micro Machines. This game is sure to please fans of this racing type. Solid title.
Graphics: 82%
Sound: 85%
Gameplay: 70%
Originality: 75%
Replay Value: 70%
Overall: 76% (GVA II)Gaires (Renovation)
Another game that ticks me off!!! The game starts out awesome!! Super cool weapons, fast smooth gameplay, and pretty cool graphics. Problem is that it is way too hard. If you want to complete this game, you'd better be prepared to play levels over and over again. Absolutely no in game save feature (like most Genesis games). If you want this game, it is cool. Get an emulated version if you have the cartridge though. You'll probably never complete it if you don't.
Graphics: 85%
Sound: 78%
Gameplay: 79%
Originality: 86%
Replay Value: 78%
Overall: 81% (GVA II)Ghouls -N- Ghosts (Capcom)
This was one of my very first Genesis games, and is still one of the best. The game has everything going for it. Great graphics, great sound, and very addicting gameplay. If your still playing Genesis games, and don't have this one I suggest you get it. One of the best ever made!!
Graphics: 95%
Sound: 93%
Gameplay: 96%
Originality: 98%
Replay Value: 92%
Overall: 95% (GVA II)Grind Stormer (Tengen)
This is a very cool shooter, that is tons of fun to play. It's overhead shooter that features multi-layered scrolling backgrounds, and some of the coolest powerups you have ever seen. The graphics are great and the action is intense! It's one of the best shooters of it's kind on Genesis. I only had tow complaints. 1) No save anywhare feature (The emulated version is worth the download). 2) There are too many stagnant non-moveable objects on screen. I liked it!!
Graphics: 93%
Sound: 87%
Gameplay: 89%
Originality: 75%
Replay Value: 91%
Overall: 87% (GVA II)Gunstar Heroes (Treasure)
Easilly one of the best games available for Genesis. This side scroller is non-stop action. The game features selectable levels, totally awesome firepower, and kick ass explosions. Rivals some 32 bit games. Highly recommended!!
Graphics: 99%
Sound: 93%
Gameplay: 97%
Originality: 95%
Replay Value: 92%
Overall: 95% (GVA II)Gynoug- Import (NCS)
A Japanese side-scolling shooter that is neither real good, nor real bad. I guess my problem with this game was that nothing seems to stand out. It looks and plays exactly like a zillion other shooters already available. It can be fun for awhile, but shouldn't be your first choice when looking for a shooter. Completely average.
Graphics: 75%
Sound: 75%
Gameplay: 75%
Originality: 75%
Replay Value: 75%
Overall: 75% (GVA II)Immortal (Electronic Arts)
I gave this one a little playtime, but not alot. It's way too satanic for me! Very very gory, and filled with spells, demons, magic, blood, ect... If it's your type of game, it does offer some decent play mechanics. The story is evolving, an the gore is detailed. Graphics are a little weak, but overall a solid title.
Graphics: 71%
Sound: 79%
Gameplay: 78%
Originality: 87%
Replay Value: 75%
Overall: 78% (GVA II)James Pond II Codename: Robocod (Electronic Arts)
This is a cool little side scrolling adventure geared toward a younger audience. The graphics are cool, the game is addicting, and is quite fun to play. It's not as fun as say Sonic or Mario, but after you played through the others, it's a good addition to your library.
Graphics: 80%
Sound: 85%
Gameplay: 90%
Originality: 85%
Replay Value: 80%
Overall: 84% (GVA II)James Pond III (Electronic Arts)
Just like James Pond II except this game is hugh, and the graphics aren't as good. I actually liked this game better, but I don't understand why they didn't make the graphics better. Maybe it was to conserve space because the game is humongous. We played this game along time, and never came close to completing it. It's better then James Pond II, but only due to size.
Graphics: 75%
Sound: 85%
Gameplay: 93%
Originality: 85%
Replay Value: 90%
Overall: 86% (GVA II)Kid Chamelon (Sega)
Yet another of my top Genesis games. It's another side scroller, but one of the best ever made. I can remember my little brother playing this game for hours at a time not giving anyone else a shot. With it's cute character, bouncing personality, and great play variation, this game is a winner.
Graphics: 91%
Sound: 93%
Gameplay: 96%
Originality: 92%
Replay Value: 96%
Overall: 94% (GVA II)Klax (Tengen)
This is my favorite puzzle game of all time. To me, this game is even more addicting then Tetris. You have these little blocks coming down a conveyor belt, and you must line them up in different patterns to complete your Klax. Each wave is different. Some you go for diagonals, some for points, ect.. The action gets intense as you must flip back blocks (only to have them come back again), if things don't look good for a Klax. Great fun! Yesterday, or today!!
Graphics: 72%
Sound: 84%
Gameplay: 95%
Originality: 97%
Replay Value: 97%
Overall: 74% (GVA II)Light Crusader (Treasure)
I've been playing this game for a long time on my Nomad. I seem to have gotten stuck now, and there's no hint books around anymore (Have one? Please let me know.) Anyway, it's a great RPG that in my opinion is one of the best on the Genesis. The graphics are great, and the puzzles are well designed. It can be a little tough at times, but overall it is a winner. Get this if you like RPG's.
Graphics: 89%
Sound: 89%
Gameplay: 85%
Originality: 92%
Replay Value: 90%
Overall: 89% (GVA II)Marble Madness (Electronic Arts)
This game is totally unique. You have this marble, and you must roll it to the bottom of it's platform before time runs out. There are various obstacles along the way like: other marbles, dropoffs, thingies (I don't know what to call half this stuff!), ect.. The marble controls great, and the challenge is supurb. The only thing that hampers this game is the fact that once you complete the levels, there is little replayability. Great fun for awhile though.
Graphics: 78%
Sound: 77%
Gameplay: 80%
Originality: 95%
Replay Value: 68%
Overall: 80% (GVA II)Ninja Gaiden (Tecmo)
This is a nicely animated side scrolling beat-em-up game. This review is going to be based more as an observer, rather then a player. This is not my favorite genere. The game looks, and plays nice, but it's really not my cup of tea (so to speak). I do, however, expect fans of this type to really get into it as it has much to offer the game player. The graphics are cool, and the player movements are pretty good. I don't see much replay value, but other then that it's a solid title.
Graphics: 80%
Sound: 75%
Gameplay: 75%
Originality: 75%
Replay Value: 75%
Overall: 76% (GVA II)PGA Tour Golf (Electronic Arts)
This was one awesome golf game when it came out. It seemed to have everything. Things such as: Real tournaments, digitized players and sounds, real stats, battery backup, rotating grid, and a host of other features. At the time, it was the most awesome thing around, and I played the heck out of it. Now, after many years have passed, it just looks dated. Today there are about a thousand better golf games around. I rate it highly, but that's only because it was cutting edge in it's time period. You should probably pass on this one today.
Graphics: 87%
Sound: 92%
Gameplay: 93%
Originality: 82%
Replay Value: 95%
Overall: 88% (GVA II)Quad Challenge (Namco)
What a total piece of crap. I can't believe I paid $50 for this thing. The graphics suck, and the gameplay is boring. We did play it a bit, but only because we were doing alot of racing quad racing those days. I wouldn't take it today if it was free!!
Graphics: 40%
Sound: 42%
Gameplay: 35%
Originality: 78%
Replay Value: 40%
Overall: 47% (GVA II)Sonic (Sega)
Sonic! The game that put the Genesis on the map so to speak. The speed of this game was quite the achievement in it's time. The character was super cool, and the graphics were awesome. Played like a dream too. Yes, sonic had everything. To me it is better designed then most of the Mario games. Too bad they never made a cool Sonic game for the Saturn, maybe it could've survived with Playstation. Anyway, I'm sure you heard of it, so I won't say more except get this game if you haven't already. One of the greatest ever made!!
Graphics: 99%
Sound: 99%
Gameplay: 98%
Originality: 98%
Replay Value: 97%
Overall: 98% (GVA II)Sonic 2 (Sega)
Sonic is back, this time with his sidekick tails. For those of you unfamiliar with the character, sonic is the coolest, and fastest video game character to ever hit the scene. The levels in this game are hugh, the graphics are colorful, and the gameplay is near perfect!! This game, the sequel to Sonic, surpasses the original in almost every way imaginable. This is a a must have game for all age groups.
Graphics: 99%
Sound: 99%
Gameplay: 97%
Originality: 95%
Replay Value: 95%
Overall: 97% (GVA II)Sonic Crackers (Sega)
Your probably saying to yourself "I never heard of Sonic Crackers". Well, not many other people have either. Sonic Crackers is an unreleased game made by Sega. The game, at this stage, is uncomplete. Probably won't be completed either. It is however complete enough to give a little fun for awhile. I found this game by accident looking on the emulation sites. If you want to try it, I suggest you download the Sega Genesis emulator "Genecyst", and do a search for the ROM of the game. It goes by Sonic Crackers, as well as Sonic 4. Now, about the game... Sonic Crackers is a game very similar to Knuckles Chaotic on the 32x. Your character (Sonic) is permantly attached to his counterpart tails. The game is different from the other Sonics because you must use your character to propel you through the stages. It's kinda like a "sling shot" effect. Actually, I didn't like this in Knuckles Chaotic. I found it too hard to manupilate the characters. This game is different. It actually is much easier, and feels alot faster too. Graphically it doesn't stand a chance against Knuckles (Which is one of the best looking 2D games of all time), but it still doesn't look too bad. I don't believe the graphics were finished anyway. This must've been in the works, and got trashed when Sega decided to release the new 32x. I'm not sure, it's just a guess. Anyway, it is very apparent that the two games are related somehow. I recommend you give it a try. At least it doesn't cost anything!
Graphics: 80%
Sound: 80%
Gameplay: 75%
Originality: 78%
Replay Value: 65%
Overall: 76% (GVA II)Sonic Spinball (Sega)
I like Pinball games, and I love Sonic games, but somehow the two don't mix well together here. There's just not enough variety. One disappointment is that It doesn't really feel like your playing a sonic game. The cutness, and the speed of sonic are all but gone. Sure, there are traces here and there, but overall it just doesn't have that sonic appeal. Not a totally bad game, just not what you'd expect.
Graphics: 77%
Sound: 78%
Gameplay: 79%
Originality: 81%
Replay Value: 80%
Overall: 79% (GVA II)Space Harrier II (Sega)
When the Genesis was first released, this was the game that sold the system to me. At the time, Space harrier was hot at the arcades, and it was easilly my favorite game. The Genesis looked so good at the time that I thought I was gonna get a perfect conversion. Well, the perfect conversion never happened (at least not until the 32x), but it is quite the awesome shooter. Even today, it still has one of the best 3D looks of any shooter on the Genesis. I highly recommend this one!
Graphics: 90%
Sound: 92%
Gameplay: 88%
Originality: 87%
Replay Value: 85%
Overall: 88% (GVA II)Super Hang On (Sega)
A decent motorcycle game for it's time, but today looks way too dated. I can't recommend this game to anyone anymore.
Graphics: 75%
Sound: 75%
Gameplay: 70%
Originality: 80%
Replay Value: 75%
Overall: 75% (GVA II)Steel Empire (Acclaim)
If you like war based, side scrolling shooters, with flying windmills and flying tractors, then this game is for you. Oh, you must also like NES quality graphics, lame firepower, and boring bosses. Yet another example of what Acclaim does best..... Producing piece of crap games that aren't worth a nickle. Get with it Acclaim!!
Graphics: 65%
Sound: 40%
Gameplay: 70%
Originality: 80%
Replay Value: 60%
Overall: 63% (GVA II)Super Monaco GP II - Ayrton Senna's (Sega)
When this game was released, it was hailed as the greatest racing game ever. I remember reading about it in the gaming magazines. In almost every instance it got perfect scores. The game had everything. Championship modes, a big name licensee, selectable tracks, super fast speed, and even a rear view mirror. This game was worlds ahead of it's closest competition. It's funny, play it today and it's almost laughable. A decent racer for the on the road fun (i.e.Nomad), but quite boring compared to today's console games.
Graphics: 89%
Sound: 92%
Gameplay: 91%
Originality: 94%
Replay Value: 96%
Overall: 92% (GVA II)Sword of Vermillion (Sega)
This was the first RPG that I completed, and is still one of my favorite. It's not as complex as some of the new RPG's, nor does it look as good, but it's still great fun for both the beginner, and expert RPG player. I haven't played the original in awhile (as my battery died), but the emulated version is just as fun. If you haven't tried it, I suggest you do. Good game for all ages!
Graphics: 78%
Sound: 89%
Gameplay: 96%
Originality: 82%
Replay Value: 79%
Overall: 87% (GVA II)Thunder Force II (Technosoft)
Thunderforce III is my all time favorite Genesis shooter. This game, the release before it, rates right up there with it. The only thing that keeps this game from being as good as the sequel is the fact that it mixes side scrolling levels, with overhead levels. The overhead levels just aren't as good. The game rocks overall though. Great graphics, awesome firepower, and real digitized voices make this a winner. A must have for your shooter collection!
Graphics: 97%
Sound: 95%
Gameplay: 96%
Originality: 95%
Replay Value: 96%
Overall: 96% (GVA II)Vectorman 2 (Sega)
I don't know..... The rendered graphics are kinda cool, and the game is pretty big, but overall this was a let down for me. This was one of those games that Sega was really hyping, but I just didn't get it. It just felt the same all the way through. Sure, the levels were varied, but there wasn't really enough gameplay variation to keep me interested. I guess the biggest flaw would have to be that you can't save anywhere. If developers would realize how big a drawback this is, and overcome it somehow, I'm sure they would sell alot more games. Nobody over age 7 likes repeating complex tasks again and again after they have conqured an obstacle. Ok, but not that great.
Graphics: 98%
Sound: 89%
Gameplay: 78%
Originality: 75%
Replay Value: 79%
Overall: 84% (GVA II)Whip Rush (Renovation)
Quite a decent shooter, with tons of gameplay variation. This was one of my first Genesis shooters, and I played the heck out of it. Today, it looks a little dated, but in it's time it was awesome. Still good fun if you find a copy.
Graphics: 75%
Sound: 80%
Gameplay: 83%
Originality: 90%
Replay Value: 85%
Overall: 83% (GVA II)NOTE:
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