Snapper retro game review for the BBC Micro
Pac Man has been ported to a number of home platforms, some better than others, but Snapper on the BBC Micro was an almost perfect clone
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BAS Arcade Cabinet Restoration - Part 2
Part 2 of my BAS Arcade Cabinet restoration, where I renovate the coin doors, marquee and metalwork of this iconic British JAMMA machine
Arcade Cabinet Restoration
Follow my restoration of this old BAS Arcade cabinet. In the first update I tackle the monitor, the woodwork, the control panel and controls
Chase HQ Arcade Game by Taito
Chase HQ was an arcade game released by Taito in 1998, putting you in control of a police pursuit vehicle, catching criminals by ramming them off the road
Space Panic Review: The Revolutionary Arcade Platform Game That Started It All
Discover why Space Panic beat Donkey Kong as the first true platform game. Explore it’s groundbreaking gameplay, tips and home conversions
Fruit Machine Simulator for the ZX Spectrum
Fruit Machine simulators were all the rage in the 80's with home computers like the Sinclair ZX Spectrum featuring some great examples.
Xevious by Namco - Classic Arcade Game Review
Xevious from Namco (1982) was one of the first vertical shooters in the arcades, spawning an entire genre of video games the ”Shmup”
Galaga by Namco - Retro Arcade Review
Namco's Galaga was the hugely successful follow up to the Galaxians arcade game, read my retro review and watch the video at RetroGamesNow.
Snow Bros. Nick and Tom Retro Arcade Review
Discover the wacky 1990 arcade game where snowman twins fight monsters with snowballs! Is this the “coolest” arcade game you've never played?
MAME Cabinet Project Update - It's Alive!
My MAME cabinet build project is now nearing completing, with components assembled and the control panel in place - see the latest update.
Yie Ar Kung-Fu Review: The ZX Spectrum Fighting Pioneer
Yie Ar Kung Fu for the ZX Spectrum was based on the arcade game, released by Konami in 1985, and notable for being the first game in the "fighter" genre.
Strider Arcade Retro Review
Capcom's Strider represented the pinnacle of 2D arcade gaming. In this retro arcade review we look back at what made Strider a true classic.