Evander Holyfield’s ‘Real Deal’ Boxing – Sega Mega Drive (1992)

Evander Holyfield’s “Real Deal” Boxing for the Sega Mega Drive was a significant leap forward for sports simulations on the console, moving away from the arcade style of its predecessor, James “Buster” Douglas Knockout Boxing. The gameplay centres on a deep Career Mode where players create a custom boxer, meticulously managing stats like power, speed, and stamina through various training mini-games, such as heavy bag work and karate lessons. The game features a unique 2D-sprite engine that simulates a 3D ring, allowing for 360-degree movement and strategic positioning, while a specialized damage system tracks individual wear on the head and body. As your fighter climbs the ranks of 28 fictional opponents to reach the “Real Deal” himself, your character visibly ages and eventually faces forced retirement, adding a layer of realism rare for the 16-bit era. Reception was famously polarized: while some critics and fans lauded its deep customization and realistic simulation elements, others found the controls stiff and the lack of in-fight music repetitive. Despite these mixed reviews, it remains a “cult classic” remembered for its ambitious attempts at realism and its superior sequel, Greatest Heavyweights.

Game	Box	Manual	Number	Price
			#2290	£9.60
COMPLETE

Worms – Sega Mega Drive (1995)

Worms brought Team17’s iconic brand of turn-based tactical mayhem to the 16-bit era. The “story” is delightfully absurd and minimal: teams of anthropomorphic, heavily armed annelids engage in all-out subterranean warfare across randomly generated, destructible landscapes until only one squad remains. Gameplay revolves around calculating trajectories and wind speeds to launch a bizarre arsenal—ranging from standard bazookas and grenades to the infamous Exploding Sheep—at rival worms. Despite the hardware limitations of the Mega Drive, the port successfully captured the chaotic physics and dark humor that defined the series. While some critics noted the absence of certain features found in the PC or Amiga versions, the game received a warm reception for its addictive multiplayer experience and “one more round” appeal, cementing it as a cult classic for the system.

Game	Box	Manual	Number	Price
			#2291	£9.60
BOXED – NO MANUAL