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Luckily i own the original version of Rondo, also I have an amazing repro of Sapphire which really ia close to the original.

Looks great, but the Megadrive obviously has a big indie scene pushing the system further and further. If the Snes had this I'm sure it could do even more incredible stuff.

@GlasgowGuy totally agree with you mate, can't stand these pay to play services. Nintendo do the same instead of a one of payment for Snes, Nes, N64 you have to pay monthly for the privilege, no thanks.

@Beerheadgamer82 thanks for the heads up, still a shame though. I just Don't use the PlayStation enough to warrant the subscription.

Sounds brilliant, but I wish Sony would give us the option of buying the game with a one off payment. Not having to sign up to a service.

Super Castlevania, on Snes will always be my favourite. Absolute classic in every way to me.

And yet another amazing article, love RARE especially back then. Still can't believe Nintendo let them go to Microsoft. They really seemed the perfect match for tech and innovation.

And this people is why this is and always will be the best generation of gaming. Pure CLASSICS !! And that's just the Megadrive, combined with the Snes, just magic !!!

@BloodNinja totally agree absolutely love Gleylancer. Another gem is Eliminate down maybe you have played it.

Gradius V, Rtype final, Raiden 3, Silpheed lost planet, Ridge racer V. Great system some amazing games:)

What an amazing micro, have a lovely original 48K rubber keyed system in my collection. Incredible times. Also have a C64. These machines and the bedroom coders of the day basically created the industry we know today.

What an amazing article, amazing exciting times that will never be experienced again. I feel sorry for those who think digital downloads are the future. Basically if you were there you'll know if you weren't pay attention. The PC Engine was the whole start of what was to come. Then the Megadrive, Snes, Neo. Will never forget how exciting it was to receive my Japanese import systems and games for the first time, magical days, gaming from this era will never be replicated.

OMG!! Very sad news indeed what a Legend of the industry.

Will always remember the first trailers for this game it looked amazing. Thought it was going to have awesome combat, incredible set pieces. Unfortunately the finished product was nothing like it. Maybe a sequel could rectify all the wrong doings and design it around the original concept.

Was going to buy one of these, but trying to get hold of one is like gold dust.

Dreamcast 128 bit or not still legendary:) with regards to wiimote im lucky, have an amazing mini pc built for retrogaming. Full wiimote control with sensor bar. So able to play loads of gun games from various platforms. Even Sega model 1,2,3

If you love all school shooters you'll love this. Just amazing from the gameplay, stunning pixel art, brilliant soundtrack. Certainly happy its in my collection.

Lovely looking system, being a big retro gamer I will have to get one eventually.

Very sad news, another legend passes from the golden age of gaming

Looks and sounds stunning:)

@RetroGames totally agree mate, those mags seem like they were designed by gamers passionate about what they were doing. Unfortunately they aren't still around. With regards to Edge I used to buy it every month without fail. But after a while I realised there reviews were far to harsh. Probably missed out on a lot of games, listened to them far to much. I have just bought calisto protocol to be honest loving it, but its getting a rough deal.

Very interesting article, Mean Machines probably the best magazine ever. Amazing times with the 16bit consoles gaining momentum this was the perfect read every month:)

One of my favourite shooters on the Engine and there are plenty. Along with Lords and Gates of thunder, Sapphire, but as a Hu card game this is the best 👌

@sdelfin yep totally agree 👍

I'm still in love with the 16bit tech, what an amazing article. Love this site.

@RetroGames totally agree with you, especially on the cpu side of things. The Snes sometimes gets a rough deal with some with regards to slow down. Never bothered me that much. But when you look at games like Rendering rangers, Space Megaforce, DK series, Macross, no extra chips in carts these games are rock solid, proves that a lot of devs were lazy in there programming. Dont get me wrong I love the Megadrive as well.

If your a retro gamer, especially from the Snes, Megadrive era you'll know the importance of having a Scart setup. Especially having a Jap/US console the difference between pal was night and day.

This is amazing news, a proper old school shooter for Megadrive. Wish the Snes had some more new games. Cant believe there isn't a big indie scene for Snes. Maybe it's harder to exploit the hardware I don't know. But some new shmups for the machine would be more than welcome.

Both amazing games, love GBA zero mission as well maybe controversial but Metroid other M is one of my favourites.

Will definitely have to check this out:)

Again what an amazing article, personally I love these laser disc games, always remember seeing dragons lair, Galaxy ranger, Astron belt, Mach 3, for the first time just blew my mind!! Another laser game I love which wasn't mentioned called Inter stellar absolutely brilliant to play. Would love to see these type of games make a come back on modern technology but I know it won't happen unfortunately. The likes of Novastorm, Microcosm reworked would be fantastic. Or Starblade 2 on PSVR 2 !!

Absolutely love Castlevania, especially the originals from the Nes, Snes, PC Engine, Megadrive. Never really enjoyed anything after that. Never liked the Metroidvania design and the jump to 3D. Maybe it can be done properly in 3D in the right hands. Or just make another classic 2D Castlevania again!!

Love Gleylancer another awesome Megadrive shooter.

Great article, really considering getting a VB for this game. Always wanted to play it, love rail shooters, looks like a wire frame Starfox:)

Another brilliant article, talented guy for sure!!

This is amazing news, the retro scene just keeps getting better!! More reboots/sequels to the classics the better. Axelay, Last resort, Alpha mission 2, Gleylancer, next please 🙏

Really is about time Golden Axe had the same treatment as Streets of Rage 4. And Turtles, a new quality installment made with love, respecting the original classics.

Personally never liked the Xbox, the PS2 was king. The Gamecube was the most underrated console and Personally my favourite of that generation.

I'm interested in Asteroids deluxe, love the arcade cab with its amazing screen design. Sounds like they have done there best to replicate it. Cant wait to try it out:)

Got this gem on various platforms, my Atgames legends cab included:)

@Damo deserved 👏

@Damo totally agree my friend, what an amazing time in gaming, incredible to think so many of the best games ever have been created in Twycross. What history Rare have. Brilliant article 👏

What a fantastic article, what a Legendary company from Ultimate play the game to Rare. Will never forget the first time I played Donkey kong country on Snes. Still amazing!! I still can't believe Nintendo never bought Rare and not Microsoft. Would of been so much better for both companies in my opinion.

@NinChocolate yes I've had mine for years, certainly will never sell it. Still love playing Lords of thunder, Gradius 2, Soldier blade. Also have a Raspberry pi with PC Engine emulation. Dont like to run the Duo to much lol 😂

Brilliant article, absolutely love the PC Engine, luckily i own a PC Engine Duo R. Fantastic hardware and games.

Can't believe it's been 35 years, absolutely love this system, along with Megadrive, Snes, Neo. The best generation of consoles ever !!

Looks amazing, definitely thinking of buying the Megadrive mini 2 now just for this

Yes indeed love Llamasoft, would definitely buy a collection if it becomes available.

Ah well luckily I have the original cart version so still can enjoy the game the way it was originally intended.

Sounds interesting will be watching this one.