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Mr Creosote · 18 January 2022, 16:13

That is why we, for the sake of our website, try to avoid the mess of identifying an exhaustive list of publishers. Personally, I find the question of the developer much more interesting usually, but reaching back to this early age, it's usually impossible to find out.

Mr Creosote · 23 January 2022, 20:02

This time around, I actually liked KGB better than twenty years ago, when I previously played it for the last time. Still far from an overall pleasant experience, but I certainly saw the appeal.

Mr Creosote · 29 January 2022, 22:17

This weekend, we have a recent "retro" style Spectrum game. Rival Gangs, released last Christmas, takes the GTA formula and gives it its own spin.

Mr Creosote · 05 February 2022, 16:30

Today, a second look at Balance of Power: The 1990 Edition (Amiga version). Even if it simulates a different world than the one we know today, it still works!

Mr Creosote · 12 February 2022, 19:56

Ninja Carnage is a modern-day (released last year) "retro" style trial & error game for CPC, Spectrum and the C64. Short play time, but enjoyable while it lasts!

Mr Creosote · 19 February 2022, 10:01

The latest review of Joust has been submitted by one of our visitors. Contemporary home computer ports were rather awful, so he checked out the Arcade original instead.

Mr Creosote · 26 February 2022, 10:07

We celebrate our 22nd anniversary with myself and another regular teaming up and diving into Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals. It is literally the only boxed Sierra adventure game I own. Unfortunately, the Amiga port is quite sloppy in typical Sierra style.

demoniac · 26 February 2022, 23:39

I just finishing reading your article about Larry 3, which I still need to replay in order to verifiy that my disk transfers worked.

It's been a while since I last finished Larry 2, which I enjoyed more than I thought I would. I'm curious if I'll enjoy Larry 3 as much.

Mr Creosote · 05 March 2022, 19:47

Questprobe Featuring Spider-Man – Scott Adams' last foray before going out of business. Just imagine what this licence would be worth today!

Hedeon · 05 March 2022, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Creosote

Even if it simulates a different world than the one we know today, it still works!

Mr Creosote · 19 March 2022, 12:54

The latest additions are EarthSiege and Battledrome, the first two entries to Dynamix' Metaltech series. The former was a big deal at the time, but hasn't aged all that gracefully in my view, unfortunately. The latter was a joke even back then

Mr Creosote · 27 March 2022, 22:34

Sherlock Holmes: Another Bow is a game which, on reflection, I maybe rather respect more than I enjoy it. What it attempted was not far from revolutionary. Too bad it was dismissed so much at the time and stayed below the radar ever since then.

Mr Creosote · 02 April 2022, 14:55

I was quite anxious about trying MechWarrior 2 again. Having played it quite extensively in the mid-90s, I feared it would be too demanding, too complex and maybe just too awkward these days. Boy, was I mistaken!

Mr Creosote · 10 April 2022, 22:55

Following up, I revisit a true Amiga-only classic: MechForce (/BattleForce/MechCombat). I wonder how many people are still willing to spend hours on each battle, developing a team over weeks and months.

Mr Creosote · 18 April 2022, 09:39

BadLands has a certain following, I believe. Although I enjoyed it, as I generally do all those Super Sprint variants, I found it a bit of a letdown. Expectations were certainly higher.

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18 January 2022, 16:13	#61
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	That is why we, for the sake of our website, try to avoid the mess of identifying an exhaustive list of publishers. Personally, I find the question of the developer much more interesting usually, but reaching back to this early age, it's usually impossible to find out.

23 January 2022, 20:02	#62
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	This time around, I actually liked KGB better than twenty years ago, when I previously played it for the last time. Still far from an overall pleasant experience, but I certainly saw the appeal.

29 January 2022, 22:17	#63
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	This weekend, we have a recent "retro" style Spectrum game. Rival Gangs, released last Christmas, takes the GTA formula and gives it its own spin.

05 February 2022, 16:30	#64
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Today, a second look at Balance of Power: The 1990 Edition (Amiga version). Even if it simulates a different world than the one we know today, it still works!

12 February 2022, 19:56	#65
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Ninja Carnage is a modern-day (released last year) "retro" style trial & error game for CPC, Spectrum and the C64. Short play time, but enjoyable while it lasts!

19 February 2022, 10:01	#66
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	The latest review of Joust has been submitted by one of our visitors. Contemporary home computer ports were rather awful, so he checked out the Arcade original instead.

26 February 2022, 10:07	#67
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	We celebrate our 22nd anniversary with myself and another regular teaming up and diving into Leisure Suit Larry III: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals. It is literally the only boxed Sierra adventure game I own. Unfortunately, the Amiga port is quite sloppy in typical Sierra style.

26 February 2022, 23:39	#68
demoniac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: - Posts: 1,687	I just finishing reading your article about Larry 3, which I still need to replay in order to verifiy that my disk transfers worked. It's been a while since I last finished Larry 2, which I enjoyed more than I thought I would. I'm curious if I'll enjoy Larry 3 as much.

05 March 2022, 19:47	#69
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Questprobe Featuring Spider-Man – Scott Adams' last foray before going out of business. Just imagine what this licence would be worth today!

19 March 2022, 12:54	#71
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	The latest additions are EarthSiege and Battledrome, the first two entries to Dynamix' Metaltech series. The former was a big deal at the time, but hasn't aged all that gracefully in my view, unfortunately. The latter was a joke even back then

27 March 2022, 22:34	#72
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Sherlock Holmes: Another Bow is a game which, on reflection, I maybe rather respect more than I enjoy it. What it attempted was not far from revolutionary. Too bad it was dismissed so much at the time and stayed below the radar ever since then.

02 April 2022, 14:55	#73
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	I was quite anxious about trying MechWarrior 2 again. Having played it quite extensively in the mid-90s, I feared it would be too demanding, too complex and maybe just too awkward these days. Boy, was I mistaken!

10 April 2022, 22:55	#74
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Following up, I revisit a true Amiga-only classic: MechForce (/BattleForce/MechCombat). I wonder how many people are still willing to spend hours on each battle, developing a team over weeks and months.

18 April 2022, 09:39	#75
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	BadLands has a certain following, I believe. Although I enjoyed it, as I generally do all those Super Sprint variants, I found it a bit of a letdown. Expectations were certainly higher.

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