Pac-Panic – Sega Mega Drive (1993) Pac-Panic (Pac-Attack) is a falling-block puzzle game that adapts the mechanics of Namco’s earlier title, Cosmo Gang the Puzzle, into the Pac-Man universe. While it lacks a complex narrative, the game centres on Pac-Man’s effort to clear the board of pesky ghosts that fall alongside standard blocks. The gameplay…
Pickups: 341 – Saturn Twin Stick Controller
Sega Saturn Twin Stick Controller (1996) The Sega Saturn Twin Stick (HSS-0151) remains one of the most distinctive “luxury” peripherals of the 32-bit era. Designed with the singular goal of providing an arcade-perfect translation of Sega’s Cyber Troopers Virtual-On, the controller stands out for its uncompromising build quality. It features a wide, weighted metal base…
Pickups: 340 – DS Bundle
Castlevania: Portrait Of Ruin – Nintendo DS (2006) Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is a standout “Metroidvania” entry set in 1944 during the height of World War II. The story follows Jonathan Morris—son of Bloodlines protagonist John Morris—and his childhood friend, the sorceress Charlotte Aulin, as they investigate the sudden reappearance of Dracula’s Castle. They discover…
Pickups: 339 – Playstation 5 Bundle
Darq: Ultimate Edition – Sony Playstation 5 (2022) Darq is a surreal, monochromatic puzzle-horror game that feels like an interactive Tim Burton film. The story follows Lloyd, a lanky boy trapped in a lucid dream that rapidly spiraling into a nightmare; unable to wake up, he must navigate his crumbling subconscious to survive. Gameplay centers…
Pickups: 338 – DS Lite Replacement
DS Lite Replacement This is a turquoise Nintendo DS Lite that I recently purchased. It needed a lot of work and replacement parts, which you can read about it here. After the work was done it allowed me to go from this…. To this…. Nintendo DS Lite -Turquoise (2008)ItemBoxManualInsertPrice£15.99Charger
Pickups: 337 – Playstation Bundle
Deathtrap Dungeon – Sony Playstation (1998) Deathtrap Dungeon is a dark fantasy action-adventure based on the popular Fighting Fantasy gamebook of the same name. Set in the treacherous city of Fang, the story follows one of two playable protagonists—the Amazon Red Lotus or the barbarian Chaindog—as they participate in Baron Sukumvit’s “Trial of Champions,” a…
Pickups: 336 – Landstalker
Landstalker – Sega Mega Drive (1992) Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole is a 1992 isometric action-adventure classic for the Sega Mega Drive that stands as one of the console’s most ambitious “Zelda-style” titles. Developed by Climax Entertainment, the game follows the elven treasure hunter Nigel (an 88-year-old wood elf who looks like a teenager)…
Pickups: 335 – Prince Of Persia
Prince Of Persia Trilogy – Sony Playstation 2 (2006) The Prince of Persia Trilogy on the PlayStation 2 is a landmark collection that redefined the action-adventure genre through its three core titles: The Sands of Time, Warrior Within, and The Two Thrones. The overarching narrative follows the journey of a young Prince who, after being…
Pickups: 334 – Clay fighter
Clay Fighter 63 1/3 – Nintendo 64 (1997) ClayFighter 63 1/3 is a 2D fighting game for the Nintendo 64 that serves as a parody of the genre’s heavy hitters like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Killer Instinct. The story is set on the Isle of Klaymodo, where the villainous Dr. Kiln and voodoo priest…
Pickups: 333 – Chainsaw Controller
NubyTech Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller (2005) The Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller, manufactured by NubyTech, was released in 2005 to coincide with the launch of the iconic survival horror game. Two distinct versions were produced: a yellow model for the Nintendo GameCube and a blood-red variant for the PlayStation 2. The design is famously…