September 2019
Asterix
A chance find at a car-boot sale proved to be the start of a love affair that spanned three Master Systems – all because of the Gallic charms of Asterix.
August 2019
Super Hang-On
For Matt Gardner, the existential dread of entering a password on Super Hang-On turned a cute song into something that’s haunted him ever since.
July 2019
Virtua Racing Deluxe
A trip to a motorway service station was all it took for FatNicK to fall in love with Virtua Racing, but its 32X release sealed the deal.
April 2019
Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition
A young Daniel Driver got caught up in the Street Fighter II hype, and a friendly-yet-personal rivalry turned the game from a fad and into an obsession.
March 2019
European Club Soccer
Before FIFA and ISS Pro began to dominate football gaming, football games weren’t known for their flair. However, European Club Soccer still captured Gary Heneghan’s heart.
February 2019
Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island
N64 Jamesy speaks of Sonic 3D, and how this “black sheep” of the franchise’s 16-bit era, despite its foibles, was saved by some truly fine musical efforts.
December 2018
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (MS)
For Jimi Fletcher, Sonic 2 on the Master System – his first-ever gaming Christmas present – gave him a unique outlook on both life and the game itself.
August 2018
Alien Storm
While his friends were busy playing more famous 2D beat ‘em ups, Matt Gardner was happier with Alien Storm – though he twice had to overcome his own body’s betrayal just to try it.
August 2018
Golden Axe
Golden Axe’s co-op gameplay captured Tom Clare’s young heart. After countless playthroughs and near-misses, his journey would reach an unexpected conclusion, 22 years later…
June 2018
World Soccer
World Soccer on the Master System was what hooked N64 Jamesy on the beautiful game, teaching him how a simple ball game could help him fit in – a passion that lives to this day.
