Retro game review
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One Man’s Quest to Review Every 16-Bit Game
I’ve played, reviewed, and documented my thoughts about every single game that was released in North America during the 16-bit era. Crazy, right? That’s 716 Super Nintendo, 704 Sega Genesis, and 95 TurboGrafx-16 games, for a grand total of 1,515 fourth-generation titles. Obviously, this begs two questions: Why would you do such a thing? My…
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Collecting retro Nintendo doesn’t have to be expensive, actually.
Greedy doodoo-heads seem determined to make my favorite hobby unaffordable. It’s been a little while since DKOldies started popping off on social media, but their legacy of severely overpriced retro games still lives on. For now, at least. Astute readers already know where I’m headed. Yes, this post exists in large part to promote the…
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16 Underrated NES Games
The Nintendo Entertainment System is one of the most successful and most enduring video game consoles ever invented. Following the North American console crash, the NES emerged not only as the dominating force in home gaming, but as a pop culture icon so ubiquitous as to be almost unmatched in its ubiquitatious ubiquitosity! Mario, Metroid,…
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Final Fantasy vs Dragon Warrior pt 1: A deep dive into JRPGs for the NES
…in the Japanese version…a woman offers to sell puff-puff – a Japanese onomatopoeia for a girl rubbing her breasts in someone’s face, or juggling her own breasts. In the North American version, the woman sells tomatoes.
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The 15 Best Sega Dreamcast RPGs
Sega’s systems have had plenty of great RPGs, but like Rodney Dangerfield, they get no respect. Sega Dreamcast was a very intriguing system that never lived up to its full potential. Despite having internet connectivity and good graphics, the Dreamcast lacked the sales to keep up with the competition. Remember, the system suffered from the…
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N64 Games That Actually Aged Well
Star Wars Rogue Squadron. That’s the list. You can all go home. I’m just kidding, of course. The Nintendo 64 had a lot of unforgettable titles throughout its run. You could probably think of about five N64 games that defined their respective genre in less than a minute. Unfortunately, just because a game is “good”…
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Every Nintendo 64 RPG Ranked
The Nintendo 64 was not known for its RPGs. In fact, the entire system produced fewer than a dozen true RPGs throughout its lifespan. At least, that’s the case if you don’t include the Japanese releases. That is why this list had to be cobbled together from true RPGs and those that blurred the lines…
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Nintendo 64 is here!
Nintendo 64 games are in stock now
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The Best Action RPGs for the NES
I don’t have the patience for turn based RPGs. And if you do, you might be broken inside. Don’t ask me how I know. If you like action RPGs on the NES, here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!
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The best reasons to own a NES console in 2025
How do you do, fellow human? Is it just me, or has the internet turned into an army of chatbots talking to each other? When I researched this article (a little. Kinda.), I found exactly what I should have expected: An uninspiring stack of low-effort ai-written posts to lure potential buyers to generated websites with…
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Reboot These 5 SNES Games
We’re going to look at five games from the SNES that could do with a reboot, revival, or just a sequel. Some of these titles are just franchises that have ended early into the 1990s and could be a new title in the 21st century. Let’s get it! Lufia & The Fortress of Doom (1993,…
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5 Unsung JRPGs from the SNES Era
The SNES had an abundance of JRPGs in its lengthy run but not all of them connected with fans domestically or internationally. Or rather, most of them didn’t end up being console movers or greatest hits for the console. That tends to result in a sequel not being developed or a sequel coming about years…
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Best NES and SNES Poker Games
Vegas Stakes Brought Casino Floors to Living Rooms Vegas Stakes appeared on both NES and SNES consoles, though the 16-bit version included better graphics and more gambling options. Players started with $1,000 and worked through five different casinos, each with higher betting limits. The Hideaway allowed $1 minimum bets while the Laurel Palace required $10,000…
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IronSword creator: Working under Rare Ltd. in the NES era
A little while back I posted to the site I’ll always call Twitter a quick shot of the Wizards & Warriors trilogy for NES, all lined up on my shelf. I knew the games sold well–the first two, at least–but I never cared for the controls and generally had a hard time “getting” them. Even…
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The RPG of Life
Your origins are humble. You are most likely born into a quiet and peaceful area, typically with a father/mother figure, though not necessarily a father or mother. In this area, you’re safe and protected, but inexperienced. The land is familiar, its challenges readily overcome. Time goes by, and along with it, milestones that earn your…
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Jaws: LJN’s unintentional RPG that’s actually pretty good
LJN. A gaming company that is often associated with “bad games.” Well, long-time readers of Ghetto Gamer might remember my unpopular opinion, that not all LJN games are terrible. That said, I’m back with another good LJN game… Jaws for the NES. Even though the game is called Jaws, it’s mostly tied to the 4th…
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Super NES games are now in stock
Hey, fam! I just wanted to make a quick post to get the word out. Recent orders have put a big dent in our NES inventory. There’s still plenty of classics in stock, including Final Fantasy, Contra, Zelda II and more, but the market for NES has been a bit slow. We’re slowly but surely…