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manossg · 21 February 2021, 16:48

For the 50th review we have Alien Thing. This is an Atari ST exclusive, a blatant ripoff of Alien Breed, that came out quite late in the Atari ST's run. Let's see if it's any good or not.

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Foebane · 21 February 2021, 21:31

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Originally Posted by manossg

For the 50th review we have Alien Thing. This is an Atari ST exclusive, a blatant ripoff of Alien Breed, that came out quite late in the Atari ST's run. Let's see if it's any good or not.

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OMG, even before seeing the video, I'm laughing at the title! "Thing" - didn't they have a thesaurus to hand to find alternative words to "breed"?

I'm reminded of Pippin from Lord of the Rings saying at the Council of Elrond: "You need people of intelligence on this sort of mission... quest... thing!"

manossg · 21 February 2021, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Foebane

OMG, even before seeing the video, I'm laughing at the title! "Thing" - didn't they have a thesaurus to hand to find alternative words to "breed"?

I'm reminded of Pippin from Lord of the Rings saying at the Council of Elrond: "You need people of intelligence on this sort of mission... quest... thing!"

Lol, this is some poor naming indeed!

manossg · 01 March 2021, 16:05

This is a special review, taking a look at In Shadow of Time, an unreleased point and click adventure game by Shadow Elks. The developers have generously allowed the release of the unfinished product and this review deals with whether this is one worthy of your attention or if you should dismiss it because of its unfinished status.

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manossg · 07 March 2021, 19:04

Returning to the Amstrad CPC for another promising title, Doomsday Lost Echoes, a 2016 text adventure in a sci-fi setting. Armed with bad typing skills, we set off to see if this is another gem for the Amstrad CPC....or not.

WARNING: Mild spoilers contained in the review, as well as an extended outro to substantiate my points.

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manossg · 14 March 2021, 17:15

It is time for another stinker review and what a game we have for you this time! Miami Mice, a game that has to be seen to be believed, one that, astonishingly, was commercially released. So be prepared for some Amiga beat'em up excitement!

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OmegaMax · 15 March 2021, 00:18

If this was a PD game and the programmers first time programming a fighting game,I'd say quite good as a first attempt,but a commercial game?terrible.Thanks for the review manossg.

manossg · 15 March 2021, 09:56

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Originally Posted by OmegaMax

If this was a PD game and the programmers first time programming a fighting game,I'd say quite good as a first attempt,but a commercial game?terrible.Thanks for the review manossg.

Thank you for watching, mate!
I totally agree with you and I still cannot believe that this was commercially released. I had a YT comment with very interesting details about the life of the developer and his story on software development but I have yet to learn more about the nature of this release (in a compilation? Australia only?).

Neil79 · 15 March 2021, 12:07

Run all the videos at the same time, and it's like Retro Rant Game Review is having a full conversation with himself and his clones haha

nikosidis · 15 March 2021, 12:21

This is a must see

Very funny. Thanks

manossg · 15 March 2021, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Neil79

Run all the videos at the same time, and it's like Retro Rant Game Review is having a full conversation with himself and his clones haha

Do not try this at home. Common side effects include falling/graying of hair, temporary insanity, compulsive greetings and incessant nitpicking over adventure games.

@Niko

Thanks, mate!

manossg · 22 March 2021, 11:27

Time for yet another 8-bit adventure game, Caren and the Tangled Tentacles (Thank You edition)! This is a C64 point 'n' click title that looks very promising, but, as we have already seen in Retro Rant, looks can be deceiving and style over substance is a frequently encountered phenomenon in adventure-land. Watch this review and find out if this game is good...or not!

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manossg · 30 March 2021, 11:27

Time for one of my all-time favorite Amiga games, Brutal Sports Series Football. In this review I will explain why I love this game and I hope that you will also give it some love!

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manossg · 05 April 2021, 18:49

It is time to review a classic Amstrad CPC game, Boulder Dash, putting it to the Rant Test (TM) and determining if it is worth playing in the 21st century!

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manossg · 12 April 2021, 11:47

This review deals with a controversial point'n'click adventure game, Dreamweb, one that gets equally negative and positive marks. We will deal with all these here and determine whether this is a game worth playing...or not!

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gimbal · 12 April 2021, 15:57

I kind of liked the "small" screen of Dreamweb, the attention to detail is quite high because of it and it gives you hyperfocus as a player. There is only the room you're in and nothing else, no distractions. Come to think of it I never completed it... I should.

manossg · 12 April 2021, 16:03

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Originally Posted by gimbal

I kind of liked the "small" screen of Dreamweb, the attention to detail is quite high because of it and it gives you hyperfocus as a player. There is only the room you're in and nothing else, no distractions. Come to think of it I never completed it... I should.

This is an interesting viewpoint, I have never thought about it that way. For me, I spent all the time focusing on the close-up screen, scanning the various pixels. o_O

You should complete it, mate, it is totally worth the ride!

nikosidis · 12 April 2021, 20:58

Dreamweb has nice gfx and a nice atmosphere. When this came out is was something special I think.
Problem is that to me this game did not age well. I would like to compare it to music. Some music are classics and some where just good at a period of time.

manossg · 13 April 2021, 08:57

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Originally Posted by nikosidis

Dreamweb has nice gfx and a nice atmosphere. When this came out is was something special I think.
Problem is that to me this game did not age well. I would like to compare it to music. Some music are classics and some where just good at a period of time.

It must be the nostalgia speaking, but I found the game very playable and enjoyable when revisiting it now.

Cheers, Niko, thanks for watching!

manossg · 20 April 2021, 11:03

It is time for some speccy goodness, reviewing Castlevania: Spectral Interlude, an unofficial addition to the franchise from 2015. We shall see in this review, in typical Retro Rant fashion, if this highly praised title is any good...or not!

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21 February 2021, 16:48	#61
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	For the 50th review we have Alien Thing. This is an Atari ST exclusive, a blatant ripoff of Alien Breed, that came out quite late in the Atari ST's run. Let's see if it's any good or not. [ Show youtube player ]

01 March 2021, 16:05	#64
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	This is a special review, taking a look at In Shadow of Time, an unreleased point and click adventure game by Shadow Elks. The developers have generously allowed the release of the unfinished product and this review deals with whether this is one worthy of your attention or if you should dismiss it because of its unfinished status. [ Show youtube player ]

07 March 2021, 19:04	#65
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	Returning to the Amstrad CPC for another promising title, Doomsday Lost Echoes, a 2016 text adventure in a sci-fi setting. Armed with bad typing skills, we set off to see if this is another gem for the Amstrad CPC....or not. WARNING: Mild spoilers contained in the review, as well as an extended outro to substantiate my points. [ Show youtube player ]

14 March 2021, 17:15	#66
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	It is time for another stinker review and what a game we have for you this time! Miami Mice, a game that has to be seen to be believed, one that, astonishingly, was commercially released. So be prepared for some Amiga beat'em up excitement! [ Show youtube player ]

15 March 2021, 00:18	#67
OmegaMax Knight Of The Kingdom Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: It's a bald world! Posts: 179	If this was a PD game and the programmers first time programming a fighting game,I'd say quite good as a first attempt,but a commercial game?terrible.Thanks for the review manossg.

15 March 2021, 12:07	#69
Neil79 Autistic 'n IRN! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 2,978	Run all the videos at the same time, and it's like Retro Rant Game Review is having a full conversation with himself and his clones haha

15 March 2021, 12:21	#70
nikosidis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: oslo/norway Posts: 1,607	This is a must see Very funny. Thanks

22 March 2021, 11:27	#72
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	Time for yet another 8-bit adventure game, Caren and the Tangled Tentacles (Thank You edition)! This is a C64 point 'n' click title that looks very promising, but, as we have already seen in Retro Rant, looks can be deceiving and style over substance is a frequently encountered phenomenon in adventure-land. Watch this review and find out if this game is good...or not! [ Show youtube player ]

30 March 2021, 11:27	#73
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	Time for one of my all-time favorite Amiga games, Brutal Sports Series Football. In this review I will explain why I love this game and I hope that you will also give it some love! [ Show youtube player ]

05 April 2021, 18:49	#74
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	It is time to review a classic Amstrad CPC game, Boulder Dash, putting it to the Rant Test (TM) and determining if it is worth playing in the 21st century! [ Show youtube player ]

12 April 2021, 11:47	#75
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	This review deals with a controversial point'n'click adventure game, Dreamweb, one that gets equally negative and positive marks. We will deal with all these here and determine whether this is a game worth playing...or not! [ Show youtube player ]

12 April 2021, 15:57	#76
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,908	I kind of liked the "small" screen of Dreamweb, the attention to detail is quite high because of it and it gives you hyperfocus as a player. There is only the room you're in and nothing else, no distractions. Come to think of it I never completed it... I should.

12 April 2021, 20:58	#78
nikosidis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: oslo/norway Posts: 1,607	Dreamweb has nice gfx and a nice atmosphere. When this came out is was something special I think. Problem is that to me this game did not age well. I would like to compare it to music. Some music are classics and some where just good at a period of time.

20 April 2021, 11:03	#80
manossg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greece Posts: 992	It is time for some speccy goodness, reviewing Castlevania: Spectral Interlude, an unofficial addition to the franchise from 2015. We shall see in this review, in typical Retro Rant fashion, if this highly praised title is any good...or not! [ Show youtube player ]

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