Sunday Roundup: 10/23/11

Just two new games this week. I have been on a serious Spyro kick lately: I’ve bought about seven Spyro games in the last three months. Oh well, it’s not like they’re bad games. Though I suppose most of them aren’t too well regarded either…

 

 

 

Sunday Roundup: 10/16/11

I am really happy when I find a game I’ve been looking for. I’m happier when that game is cheaper than usual. And I’m happiest when said game is a fighting game. This week was accented by a very good find that I’m happy to have in my library.

 

 

 

Modern Classics: Marvel vs. Capcom

Capcom’s Vs. series is such a great franchise. Spider-Man vs. Ryu. Gambit vs. Mega Man. War Machine vs. Captain Commando! The frantic action and smooth animation make the game stand out amongst its competitors; there’s really nothing else quite like Marvel vs. Capcom.

 

 

 

 

Modern Classics: Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter

The precursor to the Marvel vs. Capcom series, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter was a good game that received a lame port on the PS1. Join me as I take a look back on this classic fighter.

 

 

 

Review: Barbarian

So a game catches my eye and I pick it up. “10 different characters each with their own massive storyline and quest,” “10 huge multi-levled fighting arenas,” and even an “RPG character upgrade system depending on experience earned.” This game seems to have everything I want in a fighter. Well, I wasn’t quite thinking straight this day. Barbarian for the PS2 is a sluggish and non-thrilling 3D fighter that has great potential but falls well short of the finish line.

 

Modern Classics: Power Stone 2

Power Stone 2 is a 3D fighter from Capcom for the Sega DreamCast. An improvement over the original, Power Stone 2 is a frantic, fast-paced game that is a blast to play. Read on and relive this classic all over again.