Diving back into the realm of unlicensed bootleg fare… except this one is actually quite good. In fact, I am genuinely surprised by how well Metal Force held up. This almost could pass for something out of the Tengen camp… almost.
Tag: Family Computer
Review #1292 – Parodius (Famicom)
Yes, we are doing a Parodius game before we’re even sniffing a Gradius game… though it’s not for a lack of trying, let me tell you. But yes, it’s about time we dive into that stash of Famicom carts that I’ve got laying around here and start playing these bloody things for once.’
Been doing some trial runs with adding borders to the NES/Famicom widescreen footage and then I found myself playing a bunch of Parodius and having a blast with it, so I figured why not? Not the first time that I’ve tackled a series out of order, nor will it be the last.
Yes, we’re reshuffling reviews here. A couple changes here and there, but we should be on track… somewhat.
Review #1271 – Magic Jewelry (Famicom)
Just when you thought that we’ve embraced the video revolution of HD… here we are again.
Yeah, as much as I would have liked a much grander start to the 2026 review cycle, I’m saving the best bits for later down the road. Trust me when I say that there’s some genuinely good stuff to look forward to in the next several weeks.
Review #1215 – Exed Exes (Famicom)
No bees are as savage as Micronics’ take on this Capcom shooter.
Review #1214 – King Kong 2: Ikari No Megaton Punch (Famicom)
Donkey took a wrong turn at Albuquerque so that the King could get his spotlight.
Review #1213 – Donkey Kong Junior (Famicom)
Whatever happened to Donkey Kong Junior? This video, sadly, doesn’t have the answer, but let’s revisit his game one last time before we sample another Kong game on Friday.
Review #1212 – Donkey Kong (Famicom)
This seems like a lazily and clearly rushed attempt to cash in on the current Donkey Kong craze… and you’d be half-right. I’ll let you decide which half.
Review #1016 – Road Fighter (Famicom)
Review 988 – Tetris (BPS) (Famicom) – TAKE 2
Review #965 – Puyo Puyo (Famicom)
It’s that game with the beans…