There’s quite a selection of SEGA’s 3D Classics line on the Nintendo 3DS: After Burner, Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone II; many of them are considered to be highly-regarded classics, but Thunder Blade isn’t usually part of the conversation when SEGA fans reminisce about the company’s glorious arcade past. Why is that? I contend that one reason is that Thunder Blade
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Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re featuring Gunman Clive, a retro-inspired side-scroller with a distinct sepia-tone aesthetic. Created by Swedish game creator Bertil Hörberg, Gunman Clive actually began its life as an Android mobile game. Thankfully, Hörberg ported the game to platforms that don’t require virtual buttons, starting with the Nintendo 3DS in December 2012. Get
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The foundations for a successful, new take on Sonic are present in Shattered Crystal, and it was a fun primer setting up the later release of the 3DS sequel, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice.
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Opa-Opa has once again taken flight in 3D Fantasy Zone II: the Tears of Opa-Opa, which is part of M2’s highly-regarded line of SEGA 3D Classics. 3D Fantasy Zone II was rebuilt from the ground up, including unlockable options, extra modes, and of course, stereoscopic 3D effects courtesy of the 3DS hardware. Opa-Opa looks hot in 3D! I wanna lick
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Atlus has confirmed that Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth will be getting a western release (US and Europe) on June 4th 2019. In addition to the standard version of the game ($40), Atlus also unveiled a massive “Showtime” Premium Edition for $70. Here’s what those extra bucks buy: Art book Deck of character playing cards Koromaru plush Set of four buttons
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