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Genesis REVIEWS Report: 70-61

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In this report if the top 70-61 Genesis games according to Retro Sanctuary , I have reviewed three games, including two games in one of Sega's most important franchises. As usual, fans of Shmups will find several games that will satisfy them, such as  Super Fantasy Zone  and  Gaiares , and there are interesting oddities such as Light Crusader and  ToeJam & Earl . While I cannot vouch for the quality of most of these games, I think the library as a whole is starting to show some promise compared to the games before it, even though I don't regret dropping the games that I did. With that being said, here is a quick report on each game on this list. Please enjoy:- 70- Super Fantasy Zone (1992, 1993):  Genre: Scrolling Shooter. Publisher: Sunsoft, Sega; Developer: Sunsoft. This is a classic Sega scrolling shooter that is a little famous today, thanks to being included in the  Yakuza  series in-game Arcade. Unlike the many shooters of the day, this game ...

Genesis REVIEWS: Warsong

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Of the three important TRPGs of the 16-bit era, the Langrisser series is probably the least well-known, and that's because few of its titles were ever localized in the West. Warsong is actually the first Langrisser game. With that in mind, we are discussing a game that is arguably as important as the first Fire Emblem and Shining Force games. Obviously, since the series went on to find some success, the first game in the series must have had some positive elements. It sure does, but it also has its share of obviously glaring problems . 69: Warsong:- Year: 1991. Genre: TRPG. Publisher: Treco. Developer: Masaya Games