Author: Mongunzoo Have you ever been introduced to something that you knew right then and there that you would HAVE to own? Nevermind how out of reach it seems. One day, you KNOW you’ll have possession of it. For many people this might be a boat or a nice…
Author: Mongunzoo Such a simple device; yet for certain games it is essential. When you look back on some of the greatest games of the 8-bit era, it is astounding how many of them would have been infinitely more fun with the simple technology of the mouse. This is…
Author: Mongunzoo In the mystical time of long ago … before the SNES was even a twinkle in Nintendo’s eye, the NES held sway over all. And though I loved the phenomenons of Mario, Zelda, and Mega Man as much as any other player at the time, I think…
Author: Mongunzoo Have you ever been spelunking? No, not those guided cave walks for the tourists! I’m talking about “wild caving’”, where you leave the tourists behind with their walkways and large areas and enter a world that few will ever see. A world of dark passages and underground rivers.…
Author: Mongunzoo The year was 1995 … I remember it as if it were yesterday. After a busy day at school, it was off to the local Toys R Us to celebrate being chosen as Student of the Month. It was there that I saw the gigantic box…
Author: Mongunzoo There is not really much that can be said about Chrono Trigger. Produced near the end of the SNES era, it still stands at the summit of RPGs. Yet it bears repeating: This game is a masterpiece. What made it so special? Was it the…
Author: Mongunzoo History has a way of repeating itself. Let me explain. About three years ago, I attended the State Fair with family and my girlfriend. As we rounded the corner, I saw a stand that instantly commanded my attention: Alligator on a stick! My girlfriend was unable…
Author: Mongunzoo It was winter when I began my journey through the Secret of Mana. I will never forget renting it from the local Mom ‘n Pop and losing myself for hours as I bashed Rabbites, explored beautiful realms, and conversed with a talking cat! My only regret was that…
Author: Mongunzoo Life in the Old West was tough even in the 16-bit era. Sure, Cowboys (and Girls) knew the dangers of outlaws, wildlife, and Indian attacks. But what to do about the occasional robot and android attacks? Welcome to the world of Natsume’s Wild Guns, a…
Author: Mongunzoo Genesis fan: “In the 16-Bit generation, the SNES lost the sports game players to SEGA.” Super NES fan: “LOL, WHAT sports games?” Genesis fan: “The SNES is lacking in the sports category.” Genesis fan: “Do you guys have Mutant Football? No? Then SHUT UP! You lose!”…