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| Bob's Retro Reviews is for people who don't have the patience to read long reviews of old games. This site
provides quick and to the point reviews looking at them not based on nostalgia but based on whether they are
good or not by today's standards. Reviews are done by playing the games on real hardware however screenshots are from emulators. As a result of using real hardware, not all systems can be covered. Unfortunately, that means that there will be no PS3 or Xbox reviews at the moment. This is a side project of Bob to justify buying so many retro games. There is no AI content for reviews. |
| What do the ratings mean? |
| 10 | A masterpiece game that everyone should play. |
| 9 | Excellent game well worth playing even with minor flaws. |
| 8 | Great game with some flaws but definitely worth your time. |
| 7 | Good game with more obvious flaws but can still be very fun. |
| 6 | Average game that may not be for everyone. |
| 5 | Still okay but situational as to whether it should be played. |
| 4 | Below average game that typically can be passed. |
| 3 | Bad game that has some major flaws and should be avoided. |
| 2 | Terrible game with few redeeming qualities and not worth your time. |
| 1 | Absolutely horrible game with no redeeming qualities. Avoid at all costs. |
| Review Hardware Used: |
| NES & Famicom | NES & Famicom games were reviewed on an OEM NA NTSC Front Loader NES. For Famicom games, either a My Arcade Cartridge converter or a Hyperkin 60 to 70 Pin Adapter depending on the size of the Famicom cartridge. A Game Genie was used if needed. Connection to TV was done using composite output. |
| SNES & Super Famicom | Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games were reviewed on an OEM NA NTSC SNS-001. It has been modded to be able to play Super Famicom games. A Game Genie was used if needed. Connection to TV was done using composite output. |
| Genesis & Mega Drive | Genesis and Mega Drive games are reviewed on an OEM NA Sega Genesis Model 2. Mega Drive games use a Game Genie as the adaptor. A Game Genie was also used if needed. Connection to TV was done using as S-Video to HDMI converter. |
| Sega Master System | Sega Master System games are reviewed on an OEM NA Sega Genesis Model 2 with a Master System Converter Mini for cartridge games or a Sega Genesis Model 1 with a Base Converter for card games. A Sega Genesis controller is used for most games unless it requires a Master System controller. Connection to TV was done using as S-Video to HDMI converter. |
| TurboGrafx-16 & PC Engine | TurboGrafx-16 & PC Engine games are reviewed on an OEM Japanese PC Engine Core Grafix. TurboGrafx-16 games are played with an adapter. Connection to TV was done using a composite to HDMI converter. Controller is either a standard two button PC Engine controller or a six button controller if needed for the game. Both controllers have auto-fire toggles. |
| Gameboy | Gameboy games are either reviewed on an OEM Gameboy Color with upgraded screen or on a Super Gameboy and played through a Super Nintendo. Gameboy games do not have region locking. |
| Atari Lynx | Atari Lynx games are reviewed on an OEM Atari Lynx II with upgraded screen. |