Hi, I'm Dranzerstorm
Welcome to the Video Game & Music Lounge
This world is dedicated to Video Games and Music as I'll be showcasing the following.
Video Game Reviews set to the same tones as Retro Retrospective's Anime Reviews
Music reviews of Anime Openings & Closings
Western Cartoon music
Vocaloid Classics.
We may even have some Top Tens
I hope this World entertains you.
Today's subject is proof you can make any mascot work as long as the game is good.
Cool Spot is a 1993 platformer centering around the 7Up spot on the logo, add a pair of shades and bam, character. His mission is to rescue his friends by shooting soda bubbles at enemies while navigating beaches and other popular surf locations.
Oddly the 7Up logo was removed from European release because Fido Dido was still going strong.
Pros
Solid platforming mechanics
Cool Spot's design just works
About the right length
Cons
Offensively 90s
Still a product placement game all said and done.
Verdict
Proof you can make a game work with any design as long as it's reasonably designed
There aren't many games that can offer the sensation of pure speed but After Burner Climax is one that does.
First released as an arcade machine in 2006 then being ported to X-Box 360 and PS3 in 2010, After Burner Climax is everything you've seen in Top Gun ramped up to 11. An insanely fast jet fighter game that takes you on an adrenaline fuelled battle in the Wild Blue Yonder.
At time of writing only the mobile version is still active.
Pros
Stupidly fast gameplay is just so fun
Decent length for an Arcade title
Once you complete and unlock all the extras you can ramp up some modifiers to see how far you can push the speed.
Cons
After a few games it becomes impossible to lose.
Constant radio chatter.
So much going on that it's easy to miss objectives and routes.
Verdict
Considering what Climax means in slang it feels oddly appropriate to call it a Climax as this game envokes that feeling.
Most people around here may not of heard of the Virtual Boy, understandable considering the console was dead on arrival but it did have at least one good game.
Released in 1995, Wario Land takes place in the jungle where Wario is on an expedition for treasure using his trademark strong arm style along with novelty hats that contain powers and background jumping mechanics to take advantage of early 3D effects.
Health Warning: I'd advise not watching the entire video in one go to avoid migraine, although not as bad as the actual Virtual Boy but will still cause a few issues.
Pros
Solid platformer
Great mechanics that later become staples of Wario platformers
Best game on the Virtual Boy
Cons
It's on a Virtual Boy
Verdict
The best way to play this game is download the Gameboy mod version of this game on emulator, it's a good video game.
Today is a game that should've been way more popular than it's numbers suggested.
Released in 2010 for PS3, 360 and PC, Blur was the last swan song for Bizarre Creations better known for works like Project Gotham Racing, it was billed as the Mario Kart for the hard core gamer where progression was dictated by fan numbers instead of currency. And yes you can blast your opponents with power ups, so their mission statement is very much real.
It's legacy lives on in Forza Horizon who took on several of it's crew when Bizarre Creations got shut down.
Pros
Extremely fun
Good power ups
Some epic races
Cons
Progression is painfully slow
Never really got the social media selling point to work.
Some bull shit achievements.
Verdict
I love Blur for being fun and I actually do find the game better than Mario Kart
I'm a little late but I'll be up to date later on today.
Also it's rare for me to look at any PlayStation games.
King of Route 66 is the sequel to 18-Wheeler American Pro Trucker; released in 2002 by Am2, the game is built as a heavier to control Crazy Taxi where you have to make successful deliveries against a rogue trucker group; there is even a new mode where you help out the state Queens on the Route 66.
This was meant to be a Dreamcast game originally
Pros
Really silly and clearly doesn't take itself too seriously.
Surprisingly high replay value despite being a short game.
Queen mode with Highway Cat is just so wholesome.
Cons
Not aged well.
Most of the replay value comes down to the amount of times you'll be restarting as the game is quite hard.
Oh god, the voice acting is hilariously atrocious.
Verdict
I can really appreciate the simpler titles especially when it's clear a lot of fun went into it and King of Route 66 is one of those.
