Game Reviews

Here you’ll find our archive of Japanese retro game reviews. Each review introduces unique titles, many of which never saw release outside Japan.

Syvalion (Super Famicom, 1992)

A Taito shooter with a dragon-shaped ship. Released in Japan & Europe, but never in North America.

Best Play Pro Yakyuu (Famicom, 1988)

The cult baseball sim that captivated Japan with its depth and strategy.

Osomatsukun (Megadrive, 1988)

A Japan-only Mega Drive action game based on a classic manga, remembered more for its colorful presentation than its slow, memorization-heavy gameplay.