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5 (56) 4 (85) 3 (59) 2 (38) 1 (24) 3.36 stars 3.36/5 Stars Average score of 269 user reviews spread across 268 releases and 1 DLC
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Best in class. 0
The ShortPros- Basically Metal Slug 2 without any of the problems- New enemies, weapons, and slight tweaks to the levels make this the definitive version of Metal Slug 2- No slowdown, even on the PS1 version- PS1 version has a level select- One of the funnest run-n-gun games to date- Finds a perfect balance between skill and arcade challengeCons- Renders Metal Slug 2 redundant The LongI loved Metal Slug 2, but the problems with the slowdown really killed the game's flow for me. Luckily, it seem...
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Best in class. 0
The ShortPros- Basically Metal Slug 2 without any of the problems- New enemies, weapons, and slight tweaks to the levels make this the definitive version of Metal Slug 2- No slowdown, even on the PS1 version- PS1 version has a level select- One of the funnest run-n-gun games to date- Finds a perfect balance between skill and arcade challengeCons- Renders Metal Slug 2 redundant The LongI loved Metal Slug 2, but the problems with the slowdown really killed the game's flow for me. Luckily, it seem...
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Slowdown ruins an otherwise perfect Metal Slug game. Play X instead. 0
The Short Pros- Takes the original Metal Slug formula and cranks it up to 11- More weapons, slugs (vehicles), and enemies- Fight aliens and mummies, oh my!- Adds two new playable characters (girls!) and lets you actually pick your character- Can get "Fat" for more damage and more fatness. - Some of the best bosses and locations in the series- Strong balance of skill reward vs coin-pushing Cons - Arcade version and all ports and absolutely crippling slowdown- Overall mechanics not to different fr...
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RAWKET LAWNCHAIR 0
The ShortPros- Crazy run 'n gun action with lots of powerups and abilities- Drive vehicles (aka "Slugs") for more awesome carnage- Some of the best pixel art in the business, bar none- Six levels of not-nazi blasting carnage- Strikes a good arcade balance between skill-based and unfair quarter-stealing- Quite silly- Two players- "RAWKET LAWNCHAIR"Cons- Not as silly as later installments, though that might be ok- Only two characters- Early ports (Playstation and Saturn) were kind of garbageThe Lo...
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For the hardcore only. 0
The ShortPros- Horrific, graphic Japanese horror game on PSP- Extremely unsettling to the point of bringing on nausea- Fantastic sound design- Cutscene/drawn art assets are appropriately disturbing- 16-bit graphics conflicting with the awful events create a great mind-bending dissonance- By majority, the translation is top notch, particularly when describing some of the grotesque ways characters die- Story takes a while to get revved up, but has some fantastic and unpredictable twists Cons- Act...
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Sequel is a must-buy. Original? A bit bare-bones. 0
The ShortPros- Excellent puzzle game fusing music with block puzzlers- Incredibly addicting- Great on a handheld- Visuals and music are top notch- Easy to learn, difficult to get chains in- Seriously, what do you expect from the guy who made Rez and Space Channel 5?Cons- Serious lack of modes- New songs/colors are unlocked by playing further through the game in a single sitting, meaning most people won't see them all- Vs. Mode isn't really all that awesome- Could have benefitted from more songs ...
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The PSP's head-shooting killer app 0
The ShortPros- Evolution of Persona 3 on a handheld device- Being able to take Persona on the go highlights the game's strengths- Inclusion of a new female protagonist completely changes the game- Female MC also comes with her own new soundtrack, which is much more appealing- Can finally issue orders directly to your teammates, making the game considerably funner- Many little added tweaks (like using the P4 battle system) further refine the game- Personas giving skill cards also helps relieve so...
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The Baconing: A fresh, new IP from Hothead! 0
The ShortPros- Basic loot driven action RPG- It has dialogue in it- Graphics look cartoony and nice- Kind of reminds me a lot of the Deathspank gamesCons- Good thing this isn't a Deathspank game, because if it was it would be the same recycled crap all over again- I mean, really. It clearly isn't. "Deathspank" isn't even in the title- As a savvy consumer, I have brand awareness, and based on that alone I can conclude this is not, in fact Deathspank 3- Because if it was Deathspank 3, it would be ...
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While the Zelda underneath isn't great, the co-op is legendary. 0
The ShortPros- Very fun and furious co-op Zelda experience- The inclusion of subtle competitive elements causes dissonance between teammembers, which is awesome- Puzzles and dungeons are, for the most part, great fun with friends- Controls are reasonable with regards to character management if you can't get the complete set of four buddies together- Graphics look straight out of the SNES Link to the Past- "Dark Link" verses mode is weirdly amazing, providing a four-player murder spree using 2D Z...
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The worst of the imitators. 0
The ShortPros- Decent enough shooter...that is, it never really broke- Premise is interesting- Multiplayer is stable and has a few unique ideas- Graphics aren't...awful- Explosive barrels are yellow instead of red. That's...a good thing.Cons- Single player is three hours long.- Story is bland, patronizing to the intelligence of its audience, and borderline racist- Shooting feels weak and bland- Guns, sound effects, and voice acting are all very lame- Even more "paint by numbers" than other Call ...
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The moon landing was easier than this... 0
SpaceteamThe ShortPros- Frantic multiplayer game where you are a SPACE TEAM- Free- Can be played 2-4 people and game adjust difficulty accordingly- This game is an absolutely hilarious, insane good time- Cleverly written and designed, with no two games the same- Did I mention it's free?Cons- Some of the "disabilities" are much, much worse than others- Might make your friends hate you if you play really bad- No advanced options (team switching)- Can't have more than four people...though that migh...
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I am genuinely amazed at how well this turned out. 0
The ShortPros- Excellently crafted fighting game from the creators of Guilty Gear and Blazblue- Accessible combos and moves make this Arc System's most "noob friendly" game yet- Game is gorgeous and follows a similar art/aesthetic style to Persona 3 and 4- Story mode does a decent job connecting the characters from Persona 3 and 4 while adding some entertaining foils- Voice acting is spot on, as it usually is with these games, and the localization team still rocks- Music is excellent, featuring ...
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A runner that's more than meets the eye. 0
The ShortPros- Fun twist on the "runner" genre- Livid Dead levels are a fun, difficult challenge- Graphics look gorgeous on a retena screen- Game does a good balance of rewarding powerups to improve difficulty- Great "pick up 'n play" game- Has free DLC- Not hampered by microtransactions- Only $2Cons- Could have used more levels- Simplistic platforming might irritate someI was runnin...The LongIt's no secret I'm a big fan of iOS games. Short, usually simple experiences that sate your video game ...
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One great game and one ok game = buy it! 0
The ShortPros- Excellent ports of the PSP God of War games- Includes one awesome game and one...ok one- Ghost of Sparta looks quite good in HD. Chains of Olympus...looks ok- Has 3D support but...um...does anybody care about that?- Controls have been modified for the Duelshock, meaning right stick rolls! Hooray!- Runs at a consistently smooth 60 fps- Trophy support for both games is a great addition- All in all, this is the best version of these two gamesCons- Chains of Olympus, while looking gre...
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With the strongest story in the franchies, this PSP title soars. 0
The ShortPros- The ultimate refinement of the God of War formula- Absolutely beautiful PSP graphics- Full-length God of War game that takes you some crazy places such as Atlantis- Easily the strongest story in the God of War universe- Several slow moments really add to the game- Quite possibly the best game in the franchiseCons- Magic, as a whole, is underwhelming- A few technical glitches pop up now and again- Some of the enemies (the creepy burrowing death women) are really cheap- They removed...
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A must buy, if woefully short. 0
The ShortPros- Faithfully replicates the God of War experience on the PSP- Does well with its limited controls to streamline the experience- Graphics look quite good for a PSP game- Story is an interesting prequel to the first God of War that answers a lot of plot hole questions- Well crafted through and throughCons- Too short- Hardly any bosses- Rolling, a crucial move, is mapped to the two shoulder buttons rather than a second analog stick- Blocking has a weird slight lag that isn't present in...
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God of War III: How to ruin a character. 0
The ShortPros- Finale in the fantastic action-game trilogy- Possibly the most refined variation of the core combat to date- Absolutely insane setpieces with some of the best graphics I've ever seen in any game to date- Seriously, this game looks so good your eyes will bleed- Fantastic voice work, sound effects, and soundtrack (as usual)- Lengthy quest that takes you all over the place and back againCons- The final nail on the coffin that was the sympathy for Kratos' character- Not just a charact...
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Two of the best action games on the PS2, one cheap price. 0
The ShortPros- Two excellent action games together at last in HD and at a cheap price- Both games look absolutely fantastic in HD and wide-screened- Added trophy support for each game- All the bonus content (interviews, etc.) is still here- Started the "HD Re-Release" trend, for better or for worseCons- In-game pre-rendered video as well as the bonus content is still SD- No attempt to fix the polygonal sprites from the original God of War make a few look a little silly- If you were already playi...
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A standout sequel, even if the story is far from divine. 0
The ShortPros- Improves on the original God of War formula in nearly every way- Better combos, more enemies, and tons of bosses- Easily the best looking game on the PS2 with some incredible texture and scale work- Lengthy quest with a host of replay options- A whole second disc of extras- Setpieces are even more incredible and jaw-dropping than the first game- An excellent Swan Song for the systemCons- Story and character are considerably worse than they were in the first game- While everything ...
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"Gods can only be killed by the men who create them." 0
The ShortPros- Bloody, fast-paced third person action game- Absolutely gorgeous PS2 graphics, if a little dated- Incredible setpieces and locations- Cut through a slew of mythological Greek creatures- Fantastic soundtrack- Kratos' story of revenge is both horrific and heartwrenching- Never a dull moment; the game keeps spurning you to keep playingCons- Smaller enemies and Kratos have a bit of a low polygon count- Balance with XP seems a bit off (especially with the Medusa head power)- Hades is o...
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Totally off it's rocker, but Mario Land is still great. 0
The ShortPros- Mario in portable form in his weirdest adventure to date- Jump across Egypt, fly through the skies, dive in the ocean, and...go to Easter Island?- Music is absurdly catchy- Good balance and has an unlockable hard mode upon beating it- Graphics are minimalist but do well working with the original Game Boy's contrast scheme- Checkpoints are liberal and levels are longCons- First run is too easy. I finished with 20+ lives- Momentum and physics are completely different from other Mari...
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Does literally everything wrong. 0
The ShortPros- Game isn't completely broken- Auto-maps to an Xbox 360 controller on the PC, which is nice- Game is playable, if mashing X over and over can be counted as "playing"- I got it essentially for free in an indie bundle somehow- The background/world graphics are actually somewhat inspired at times- Eventually it endsCons- Graphically dated, even on max specs on PC- Main character's design is an absolute joke- Gameplay is extremely repetitive and dull- Upgrades are lifeless and tedious-...
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They don't make 'em like they used to. 0
The ShortPros- Hexagonal, turn-based HERC/Mech combat game- Heavy emphasis on power usage, weapons loadouts, and team balancing- Incredible amount of depth, features, and abilities- Tons of HERCs provide a solid balance- Creating "Bioderm" pilots that you can alter, edit, and jack up is exciting- Wide variety of mission structures- Fantastic 256 color, Windows 95 graphics- Bioderm death scenes are delightfully creepyCons- Can be punishingly difficult, especially the first "boss mission"- Death i...
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The very definition of a cheap cash grab. Wario would be proud. 0
The ShortPros- 200 microgames playable in both single and multiplayer- Eight multiplayer modes of a wide variety that focus on the microgames- Minigames and modes are fun, especially with a group of friends- WarioWare charm shines through- Can play on a GBA with a link cable, though I have no idea whyCons- All the minigames are exactly the same ones in the GBA Warioware: Mega Microgames- As such, the graphical quality looks like a GBA game- While there are some really good multiplayer modes, a f...
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A good start to a fantastic series. 0
The ShortPros- Hilarious, cheesy, well-written story- Absolutely outrageous and over the top characters- Playing both detective and attorney can be a blast- Great music and art- Sticks with you long after you beat the game- Cases are fun and have some great twists (despite the last one being weak)- Being able to yell "HOLD IT!" or "OBJECTION!" into the DS mic is freaking hilarious- iOS and Wii ports are both solidCons- Short, with only five cases- Relies a heavy amont on its own designed "logic,...
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Adventure Time! (Video Review) 0
Video ReviewWritten ReviewThe ShortPros- Fun, challenging 2D sidescroller from Hudsonsoft- "Mister Higgens" is pretty much the best name for a hero ever- Hefty number of levels, powerups, and enemies- "Hunger" mechanic is new and nifty- Graphics are colorful and the music is catchyCons- Three lives, no continues (except through a really obscure method)- Extremely difficult- No backtracking at all- Severely outclassed by its sequelsAs long as there's no Gilligan, I'll be fine.The LongAdventure Is...
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First third party game? First really awful one. (Video Review) 0
Too long, didn't watch? Chubby Cherub is a nice chubby mess. As the first third-party game from Bandai, this thing's pretty much a wreck. A weird port of a japanese game, it's attempt to blend arcade style gameplay with a sidescrolling...floater? Jumper? Jump and floater? Anyway, it's an awful game with bad graphics, bad music, and poor controls. Not to mention you play a naked little boy whcih, in and of itself, sort of weirds me out. A lot.And since Giant Bomb requires all reviews to be at lea...
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Maybe worth a few minutes of fun. 0
The ShortPros- Act in REAL MOVIES!- A good 50 odd film clips to insert yourself or friends into- Playing the game with friends can be pretty amusing- Decent mix across genres, styles, and time- Can upload your videos online and share them with friendsCons- Kinect's video recording camera looks like absolute garbage, especially next to the movie clips- Doesn't do a good job cropping/trimming your images, and the mic is also pretty bad- Most clips from famous movies aren't "that clip," you know, t...
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One of the best music and DS games. 0
The ShortPros- Excellent Western interpretation of Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan.- Keeps the same addicting gameplay of the original with a ton of Western songs- Genres range from rock to pop to punk to...Jackson 5.- Sixteen missions with three secret missions add up to a lot of content- Keeps the same goofy premise, hilarious cutscenes, and absolute weirdness of the originalCons- Songs are all covers, and some sound pretty bad- Sound quality over the DS speakers is a bit lame. Use headphones.- Once you...
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Tap-happy masterpiece. 0
Osu! Tatakae! OuendanThe ShortPros- Excellent rhythm/music game on the DS- Soundtrack is a delightful mix from a variety of Japanese song genres- Premise is silly and stupid, and you'll understand it even if you don't speak Japanese- Multiple levels of difficulty allow for a long string of progressionCons- A bit heavy on the J-Pop- One of the slower songs is a good change of pace, but it comes out of nowhere- Game eventually endsThis game is pretty Japan.The LongOsu! Tatakae! Ouendan (translated...
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Loads of content in an awesome package (video review) 0
Video ReviewText ReviewThe ShortPros- Excellent shmup set in World War II- Fight both in air and at sea! Bonus!- Upgrade and energy system provides a unique spin on the usual "one hit, one life" setup of these games- Controls are fluid and graphics rarely sputter, flicker, or slowdown- Lots of fun with good music and sound effects- An absurd twenty-three levels. Holy crap!Cons- Only one player- Background graphics are a bit dull- Enemy variety is low- Game is hard, even with a turbo controller- ...
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A horror game for those who've never played any. 0
The ShortPros- Provides a decent atmosphere of dread- Gets at least one good jump scare out of you- The Slender Man mythos is a ripe and scary one to draw from- Made by one guy; that's pretty good- Sound design is fantasticCons- Isn't actually all that scary; more boring than anything- Walking speed is absurdly, frustratingly slow- Whatever algorithm spawns Slender is poor and borderline broken- Running is useless, as is your feeble light- Less of a game and more an experience, and not a very go...
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TWISTED. 0
The ShortPros- Same WarioWare concept, only now with more twisting!- Specifically, twisting the GBA with the gyroscope included on the cart takes the place of the D-pad commands- Another 200+ minigames that vary from "awesome" to "dumb"- Same silliness in terms of story, progression, and gameplay- Unlocks are easier and funner to acquire- Adheres to the same strong formula set up in Mega Microgame$Cons- Some of the minigames seem virtually identical- A few require some intense twisting that make...
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Once you pop, the fun don't stop. 0
The ShortPros- Tons of short, fast paced micro games- Game is addicting, quick, and perfect for short or long play sessions- Only uses the control pad and one button. That's simplicity!- Music and graphics are charming, with some games taking nods from old NES classics- Insane number of unlockables, including a full version of Dr. Mario- Story is absurd but fun, and the characters are charming- Seriously, there's a nose picking minigame. How can this not be great?Cons- Some of the microgames are...
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BIFF! ZAP! P.O.W.! This game is still quite good! 0
The ShortPros- Fun beat-em-up that reminds me a little too much like Double Dragon- Awesome graphics, especially the backgrounds- Has the ability to punch backwards, which helps when you get surrounded- Pick up powerups, weapons, and moreCons- No two player option like the arcade version- Second level is obscenely difficult- Only four levels in total- Lose all your power-ups on death- Only two lives per run- Music is catchy but gets gratingThis game was my childhood.The LongIt's weird to compare...
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Not worth your consideration. 0
The ShortPros- One of the first two player fighting games- I like the judge's stoic frownCons- Controls are awful- Sound effects are bland (though I do like the tinny voices)- Almost impossible to know what you are doing- Graphics look awful, even for an early NES gameAtop the cliff, the warriors prepared themselves.The LongKarate Champ is a trap. That's really all it is. You go to the retro game store and think "I remember that one game...Kung Fu or something? That game was ok, right?" Then you...
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Perfect Platforming, Evolved. 0
The ShortPros- Perfect evolution of the Mega Man formula from the NES- New additions dashing and wall jumping add a whole new level to the series- Stages are a perfect blend of difficulty and reward- Replaying stages to find secrets is an absolute blast, especially since the stages are dynamic based on who you've defeated- Controls just like the NES Mega Man games, which is to say...perfectly- Absolutely incredible soundtrack- Gorgeous graphics- One of the finest platformers I'e ever playedCons-...
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A minor upgrade, but still not quite what was promised. 0
The ShortPros- Fight through another batch of robot masters in a boss rush mode- Wider arrange of masters mixed up better across multiple games- Improved HUD and UI- Masters actually get unique stages this time around, which is appreciated- Enemies also get more advanced movesets when you knock down their heath, increasing the challenge- New playable character Duo.- Lets you actually pick the order rather than some pseudo-random thing from the first game- Still playable co-opCons- While a bit ha...
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Great in concept, simple in execution. 0
The ShortPros- Fun, arcade "boss rush" across robot masters and minibosses- Covers bosses from Mega Man to Mega Man 7- Three different batches of masters give you three different paths- Can be played co-op as Mega Man, Protoman, or Bass- Uses sprites from Mega Man 7 and looks pretty goodCons- Extremely easy...though for an arcade game this might be a plus- Robot masters between different scenarios don't really change much- Remixed music is nice but doesn't match the master you are fighting- Mega...
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"We must go out and Ninja in the night..." 0
The ShortPros- Excellent, empowering 2D stealth game- Wide variety of options lets you be both deadly an silent (hur hur)- Multiple scenarios and suits let you play as either a killer or a pacifist- Story is told through awesome cutscenes, and actually has a pretty cool twist- Perfectly paced, structured, and balanced- Challenges on each level add another level of excitement- Liberal checkpoints mean the game is never overly frustrating- Beautiful graphicsCons- Story itself isn't particularly th...
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Every day I'm blitzin' 0
The ShortPros- Fast paced, Frequency or Rock Band Unplugged style of gameplay- Play a bunch of awesome music without having to buy all the plastic instruments!- Comes with 25 songs that can be exported to Rock Band 3 for free- Utilizes all your DLC library from Rock Band, ramping up the replay value tremendously- Easy controls and a variety of powerups encourage variation and unique playstyles- Horrendously addicting- Facebook/Rock Band World integration makes it a blast to compare scoresCons- "...
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Get a human operating buddy to play this game. 0
The ShortPros- Fun two-player puzzle game- Awesome music- One of the only two games in existence that supports R.O.B. the robot.Cons- Playing with R.O.B. is actually less fun than playing with another person- Because of R.O.B.'s handicap, the game is scaled down in difficulty and can be pretty easy- Extra mode, where you guide the sleeping professor, is extremely boringAnd now we have Gyromite...or...Robot Gyro? Eh?The LongAh, the early days of the Nintendo. Coming off the big fat video game cra...
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Like an episode of the show, this game is over much too quickly. 0
The ShortPros- Another Tiny Toons branded platformer from Konami- Actually incorporates something original rather than ripping off Mario 3 or Sonic- Centering around a "sprint" mechanic is challenging yet also quite creative- Hefty amount of charm that follows the theme of the show- Multiple difficulty modesCons- Buster's only attack is woefully underwhelming- Sprinting, despite having a meter, can be difficult to tell when it runs out- Some of the platforming (especially the sprinting/wall runn...
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Mario? Nah, we're going to the MONSTER Party! 0
The ShortPros- Hard as nails platformer with a movie-monster theme going on- Surprising amount of blood, gore, and weirdness for an NES game- Fantastic music and graphics- Actually can be pretty creepy- Infinite continuesCons- Really difficult to the point of unfair- Playing as not-Bert (the demon you can transform into) sucks- Annoying empty rooms without bosses slow down the action- Some bosses are stupidly hardIt's time for a party. And I think you know what kind.The LongYeah, Monster Party!O...
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