The presentation here-more than that, the overall care with details-is stunning and makes it for a warming experience: reading a game manual, being surprised by an amazing secret revealed in a mag, listening to your friend cheering (and sometimes bothering) you, winning a special limited edition of a game at a contest, buying a "turbo" controller. While sitting on the floor in front of the TV you'll face challenge after challenge as your buddy comes in every now and then with new carts (and monthly issues of fictitious mags) covering pretty much every genre available in the 80s: shooters, action-platformers, racing games. Your friends' living room acts as a hub for you to explore this brave old (:P) world. Retro Game Challenge achieves a nice balance in these elements making it a blast for both young players and old-school veterans as well. The execution is lovely: a typical 80s gaming experience is provided in every aspect-8-bit games (and that means cartridges with manuals and all) being released, magazines with hints and reviews, playing in another kid's house while convincing his mother to let you play. The premise is interesting: a kid who simply can't win at current gen games is sent back to the past to learn how to play like a pro through retro challenges. The Good: A fair share of new (?!) retro games tweaked to appeal to both old and modern audiences plenty of value in the main campaign, plus a bunch of unlockables. The Good: A fair An interesting take on retro gaming for new players, Retro Game Challenge can even be an emotional ride for old timers. An interesting take on retro gaming for new players, Retro Game Challenge can even be an emotional ride for old timers.
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