Posted on April 28, 2026
Gunstar Heroes: Pure Run-and-Gun Joy on the Sega Genesis
Gunstar Heroes didn’t just deliver on its promise of non-stop action—it redefined what that phrase could mean on a 16-bit console. This was Treasure’s debut game, and they came out swinging like they had something to prove.
Posted on March 24, 2026
Blaster Master: The NES Game That Made You Feel Small
This game figured out something most NES titles never bothered with: scale. Not just graphically—though driving around in a tank and then hopping out to explore on foot was wild for 1988—but emotionally. One minute you’re piloting this unstoppable metal beast, bouncing around planets, blowing through walls. The next minute you’re walking through a door, and suddenly you’re this tiny, fragile thing in a room full of enemies that want you dead.
