Created in 1988, Ninja Gaiden was originally known as Ninja Ryukenden, which would translate to originally as ”Legend of the Ninja Dragon Sword.” Developed by Tecmo (now named Koei Tecmo) The first Ninja Gaiden game was an arcade beat em up, in the vein of Double Dragon and was very well received. Even in saying that, many who played the game regarded it as being far too difficult, which would basically foreshadow things to come for the series that starred the legendary ninja hero Ryu Hayabusa.
Nintendo Switch
BONUS STAGE 7 – Friendship Edition
Now that the dumpster fire that is 2020 is coming to and end, Its time to look forward to the many new challenges and experiences that are in store for us, and with that It’s that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE.
So let us take a little break from the action and distract ourselves with something to reward your progress thus far.
These video game tracks are a selection of random video game compositions that I have chosen as a reward for showing much love and respect to those have been with this podcast since its inception…but this time, It’s a little bit different. Continue reading →
Now that the dumpster fire that is 2020 is coming to and end, Its time to look forward to the many new challenges and experiences that are in store for us, and with that It’s that time again here at the Retro VGM Revival hour, where you, the fellow listener, have entered another BONUS STAGE.
So let us take a little break from the action and distract ourselves with something to reward your progress thus far.
These video game tracks are a selection of random video game compositions that I have chosen as a reward for showing much love and respect to those have been with this podcast since its inception…but this time, It’s a little bit different. Continue reading →
STAGE 70: Halloween VII
Some of the best horror games share something in common: and that is The ability to deliver a feeling of fright and unease upon pressing start on the title screen. There is truly something unique upon playing a horror themed game that gets you in a heart-racing and adrenaline-pumped frenzy, whether it’s guns a blazing, avoiding an overwhelming threat or puzzle solving.
STAGE 69: The Ace Attorney Series
Originally released for the Nintendo GameBoy Advanced in Japan in 2001, The Ace attorney series was well received by critics and gamers alike with Capcom even crediting the series with helping to popularized the visual novel genre to Western audiences when it debuted for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
“Great Games Played Poorly” DOUBLE PACK
Great Games Played Poorly: River City Girls (Part 2)
Get ready to put your hair up and knuckle up!
It’s time to return to the seedy streets of River City. Mowing down no-goodnicks in an effort to save your boyfriends: It’s River City Girls!
Great Games Played Poorly: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 – The Black Order (Part 2)
It’s Spider-Man……and his amazing friends!
It’s time to return to the merry world of marvel comics. I do hope you got your ‘Merry Marvel Marching Society’ badges ready!
Super Mario Sunday: Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Part 2)
Great Games Played Poorly: Cooking Mama CoockStar
Cooking Mama?
More like Cooking DRAMA, amiright?!?!!?
Striking while the Iron’s…….Lukewarm – It’s Cooking Mama CoockStar
STAGE 68: Games Of 2019
Better late than never!
This past 2019 was surprisingly strong for the world of gaming, offering up an incredibly varied mix of interactive experiences to all who played.