It's a Pixel THING - Retrogaming related Documentary Style of Reviews

Started by PixelTHING, October 20, 2014, 17:33:29 PM

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PixelTHING

Do you guys play recent games?..
Well, this week's episode is a "not so retro" review of a 2014 game that was certainly inspired by an Spectrum/Amiga classic from 1989:

Trials Fusion [2014, PC] Review - It's a Pixel THING

Trials Fusion [2014, PC] Review

zapiy

I love this game, have done since it came to the 360.. Easy to pick up and have a bash and yet its a complete bitch on some levels lol.

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PixelTHING

This week I bring you another great title for the ZX Spectrum, from 1986! Was even considered one of the best games on that platform:

The Great Escape [1986, ZX Spectrum] Review - It's a Pixel THING

The Great Escape [1986, ZX Spectrum] Review

zapiy


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PixelTHING

Many of you will remember the name Raffaele Cecco. He programmed amazing titles for the greatest 8-bit machines of the 80s.
When he finally embraced the 16-bit era, he did this:

The First Samurai [1991, Amiga / SNES] Review - It's a Pixel THING

The First Samurai [1991, Amiga / SNES] Review

Shadowrunner

Really nice video, and that looks like a great game. I'm going to look for a cart for the SNES :)

zapiy

Yep one of the games i have fond memories of playing on my Amiga..

Great game.

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PixelTHING


PixelTHING

This week I bring you my first review of one of the best titles for the Commodore 64:

The Untouchables [1989, C64] Review - It's a Pixel THING
The Untouchables [1989, C64] Review

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This week I've also made a quick look at my system for those PC games from late 90s and early 2000s:
Late 90s PC gaming Rig - IBM NetVista [type 6793] - It's a Pixel THING
Late 90s PC gaming Rig - IBM NetVista [type 6793]

Greyfox

Very good stuff and professionally done, thanks for sharing :113:

PixelTHING

Quote from: "Greyfox"Very good stuff and professionally done, thanks for sharing :)

PixelTHING

Now, it's play time!!  :16:

It's Play Time: Colin McRae DiRT 2 [playing just for fun] - It's a Pixel THING
It's Play Time: Colin McRae DiRT 2 [playing just for fun]

zapiy

Not really retro lol but the earlier games on the PS1 were awesome.

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PixelTHING

Let's take a look at my latest video games (and more) pick ups from the last couple of months!
In the end, I mention the Kickstarter project about the original PlayStation ;)

Video Game Pick Ups #2 - 24 Games + Bonus! - It's a Pixel THING
Video Game Pick Ups #2 - 24 Games + Bonus!

PixelTHING

Here's 10 PlayStation 2 titles that should belong on the shelves of every video game collector:

10 Must Have PS2 Games - It's a Pixel THING
10 Must Have PS2 Games - It's a Pixel THING