Now, some people are doubtless going to argue with me on this one. I hear you. Milon’s Secret Castle . . . a windfall? I never beat this game. I never even came close. It was way too hard. I didn’t know anyone that even had the game, and those of my friends brave enough… Continue Reading →
80s and 90s Gamer Windfalls: Crystalis
The Wikipedia article for Crystalis, an NES game published by SNK and released in the US in 1990, calls the game “a cult classic.” I’d agree with that. It’s not Final Fantasy or Zelda big, but the people that love this game, love it, and I’m among them. This is one of those games that… Continue Reading →
80s and 90s Gamer Windfalls: Conquest of the Crystal Palace
One of the things my parents did really well was encourage my sister’s and my individuality . . . extra important, because I’m an identical twin. They exposed us to all kinds of things, and if we displayed an interest in something, they tended to be really supportive. As with all siblings, sometimes our interests… Continue Reading →
TroubleGMR’s Favorite Video Games: Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy VII is one of my favorite games of all time. I could write a long article about why and how, but suffice it to say, after I’d played it, I could not have been more eager for Final Fantasy VIII. Imagine my surprise when that wasn’t the next game in the Final Fantasy… Continue Reading →