Some games are for entertainment, some for the journey and some just for the satisfaction of completing a game. Some however are there for one task, the steely 1cc run. For me the humble STG, or Shmup, is the ultimate 1cc chase. Most of the genre just breed competition amongst friends and strangers but most of all between you and yourself. I like to think I am competing with my ID, my super-ego.
Heart of The Alien on Sega CD. Frustrating. Memorable. Unfair. Sublime. Entertaining and annoying in equal measure. What a game. Having recently completed it in two parts on Twitch I may even tag it as the best of its genre.
Well, if you read this blog you may have noticed it has a proper URL now. Retrostreamers.com is live and blogging! Took a while but we made it. Not only is it now on its rightful URL but we also have another author signed up so you wont just get the ramblings of Hitch.
Enter the time machine of gaming and journey back to the 1990s when the Sega Mega Drive, also known as the Genesis, reigned supreme. In this retrospective. In the realm of gaming history, few consoles have left as profound a mark as the Sega Mega Drive.
The gaming industry has seen its fair share of iconic consoles, and among them, the Sega Saturn holds a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts. Released in 1994, the Saturn faced fierce competition but managed to carve out a unique identity. Join us on a nostalgic journey as we explore the legacy and impact of the Sega Saturn.
