When most RPG fans think of the genre’s golden age, they often recall games like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. However, Phantasy Star carved out its own legacy with a unique blend of futuristic sci-fi, traditional RPG mechanics, and an…
When Ecco the Dolphin surfaced on the Sega Genesis in 1992, it was unlike anything else in gaming at the time. Combining breathtaking aquatic visuals, an eerie atmosphere, and unexpectedly deep (and difficult) gameplay, it was a bold departure from…
When Altered Beast first hit arcades in 1988, it was a spectacle—an action-packed, side-scrolling beat ’em up drenched in Greek mythology and transformation-based combat. Developed by Sega and helmed by Golden Axe creator Makoto Uchida, Altered Beast quickly became a…
