This is a game that has gotten a bad reputation from countless online critics. Is it really as bad as everyone says it is? It's time to finally decide once and for all in the debut episode of Innocent Until Proven Guilty!
Spider-Man for the Atari 2600 brings Matt back to the Innocent Until Proven Guilty courts for the conclusion of Spider-Man Month! Yes, my very first Atari 2600 review, and actually the very first Spider-Man game that was ever made!
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the NES. Just saying it sends shudders down the spines of many a retro gamer. This notorious title is widely considered to be one of the worst games ever made, and today in the Innocent Until Proven Guilty court, Matt will do what no one else has dared to: give it a fair trial/review.
Bible Buffet for the NES kicks off December's month long Bible Games event on Innocent Until Proven Guilty! As an homage to the Angry Video Game Nerd, I decided to give my own take on these oddities in the NES library in a month long Innocent Until Proven Guilty event.
Exodus: Journey To The Promised Land and Joshua & The Battle of Jericho for the NES are the topic of the second installment of the Wisdom Tree bible games month on Innocent Until Proven Guilty. After the tedious Bible Buffet from last week, how will these two handle under Matt's thorough examination?
Sunday Funday, the last game released for the NES during its initial retail lifespan, is today's case in the IUPG court in the third part of my Wisdom Tree Bible Games event.
Bible Adventures for NES is taken to court on a very special Christmas episode of Innocent Until Proven Guilty.
Sonic The Hedgehog had a bad game for the Genesis? Some people seem to think so, and that game is Sonic 3D Blast. Released in 1996, very late in the lifespan of Sega's 16 bit machine, 3D Blast deviates greatly from the tried and true formula of the blue speedster's previous starring titles
Can the guy that likes crappy games find any redeeming qualities in this abomination?
Action 52 for the NES is one of the worst games for the console, and today, after a one week recess, it receives its verdict in the IUPG court. Will it be Guilty? Innocent? Could it possibly even be Guinnocent?
Super Mario Bros. 2 is an undeniable NES classic and loved by gamers of all ages. However, in recent years there has been a controversy surrounding it, with some people claiming Super Mario Bros. 2 is "not a real Mario game". Is there any validity to what the critics are claiming?
Sonic The Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis?! Are you out of your mind?!! Rest assured, people of the Internet, I'm not referring to the classic 16 bit pack-in game that gave birth to a pop culture icon. No, I'm referring to the Game Boy Advance port that was released in 2006 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Sega's mascot.
The Power Glove...one of the most hated accessories for the NES and video game consoles in general.
Plumbers Don't Wear Ties a.k.a. the killer of the 3DO and one of the supposedly worst "games " of all time, is a true oddity in the system's library.
Re-Shelled retained the story, basic gameplay style and level layout, but it was given a complete graphical upgrade and ditched the chiptunes for a modern rock soundtrack. Due to this, Ubisoft's take on this quintessential licensed tie-in received a fairly negative reception from critics and gamers alike.
Swamp Thing was published by THQ, a company with a reputation as notorious as LJN. On the very first viewer requested episode of Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Judge Cygnus is going to find out if Swamp Thing is really as bad as it's claimed to be.
Is Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing the worst video game ever made? Many critics seem to think so.
Sonic '06...to say that this game has a bad reputation is the understatement of the century. There are a lot of supposedly bad Sonic games, but Sonic '06 is the most infamous of all.
Move over Sonic '06! Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric is apparently the new worst Sonic the Hedgehog game.
Is Devil's Third really one of the worst games of 2015 as the critics claim? Find out on Innocent Until Proven Guilty!
Superman for the Nintendo 64 is one of the worst games of all time, so in celebration of Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, I decided to finally bring the infamous Superman 64 to trial for its crimes against gamers.
Shaq Fu had quite a pedigree behind it. Is it possible that its badness is exaggerated?
Out of the Shadows deviates a bit from the classic Konami TMNT beat 'em up formula, but is it truly as bad as it's made out to be?
Comcept definitely dropped the ball when it came to the funding and release of Mighty No. 9, but does that mean that the game itself is terrible?
This notorious port features most of the familiar Ghostbusters elements, yet it's widely considered to be one of the worst licensed tie-ins ever made. Did Activision really drop the ball or is this misunderstood?
Bubsy 3D is widely considered to be one of the worst games ever made. Does Bubsy 3D deserve its bottom of the barrel status?
Is Survival Instinct a disaster of zombiepocalypse proportions or is it a misunderstood Walking Dead gem?
Is Moonwalker truly a trashy licensed tie-in? Find out on Innocent Until Proven Guilty!
Does Shadow the Hedgehog truly deserve the mockery or is there more than meets the eye with this pistol packing platformer?
Active Enterprises had the opportunity to make up for their NES disaster, but would the finished product live up to that potential? Find out on a unique episode of Innocent Until Proven Guilty!
Ride to Hell: Retribution has quickly risen from obscurity to become one of the most hated titles of all time.
This Sega & Gearbox collaboration should have been a gamer's dream come true, but it ended up with the two industry titans in a legit courtroom over a class action lawsuit. Is this notorious licensed tie-in truly deserving of its reputation?
Die Hard for the NES may not be the worst licensed game ever produced, nor even the worst on Nintendo's classic 8-bit console, but I made a promise that I would bring this lesser known offender to trial at the beginning of this series.
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, the infamous sequel to the Paul W.S. Anderson adaptation of the classic fighting franchise, is despised by fans & critics alike and considered to be one of the worst video game movies ever made. Does Annihilation truly deserve its negative reputation or is it a fun guilty pleasure of a film?
It's considered to be one of the worst video game movies ever made. Does this infamous 2009 box office bust prove that spin-off flicks just don't work?
It's notorious, it's despised, and it single-handedly killed any chance of more big screen Nintendo adaptations, but is it really deserving of its negative reputation?
It's harder to sit through than all of the Dragon Ball Z filler combined, but is it beyond redemption?
Crash Bandicoot has returned to the gaming scene with the release of the N-Sane Trilogy, so there's no better time to dig deep into the Playstation's roots with a review of the franchise that put Naughty Dog on the map.
Intended as a love letter to retro gaming, Pixels failed at the domestic box office & was panned by the target demographic & the critics, but is it really the disastrous s**tshow it's claimed to be?
Is The Emoji Movie the worst movie ever made? Judge Cygnus determines for himself if The Emoji Movie is truly as rancid as its reputation suggests.
Is Hello Games' infamous passion project as bad as it's made out to be? Find out as Innocent Until Proven Guilty brings the notorious No Man's Sky to trial!
Super Mario Sunshine has a mixed reputation. Some people love it and others consider it to be the black sheep of the beloved Nintendo franchise. Is Sunshine deserving of its developing negative reputation or is it a misunderstood gem?
Mega Man X7 is widely considered to be the worst game in the iconic Capcom franchise, but is it really as bad as it's made out to be?
Sega has a few stinkers in their vast library of video games, but are these despised titles as bad as they're made out to be?
The Super Nintendo is one of the best & most beloved video game consoles of all time, but there are more than a few clunkers in its legendary library.
Mario is the quintessential video game icon but there are a surprising number of skeletons in the plumber's closet.
Are these infamous offenders really that bad? Find out as Innocent Until Proven Guilty brings some of the worst Sonic games ever made to trial!
The Playstation 4/PS4 has had an impressive number of great games released for it in its nearly five year lifespan, but there have also been a tremendous amount of terrible titles.
Duke Nukem Forever is considered to be one of the worst games from this decade & it was a major disappointment to the fans who had been waiting over a decade for the next entry in the franchise, but in this video game court, it's Innocent Until Proven Guilty!
Mega Man is back and everyone's excited about his new game, so to celebrate the joyous return of the Blue Bomber, Innocent Until Proven Guilty is going to tackle some of the WORST Mega Man Games Ever Made!
The Resident Evil movies are considered to be some of the worst video game to celluloid adaptations of all time, but are they really that bad?
2018 saw the release of a lot of great games, but there were also a ton of stinkers.
Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest is considered to be a colossal failure & one of the worst games in the NES library, but is it really all that bad?
The PlayStation Classic has quickly become one of the most controversial consoles in the history of video games, but is it really that bad?
Nickelodeon Kart Racers is a license themed Mario Kart clone that got ripped to shreds by the critics, but is it really all that bad?
Predator for the NES is one of the many supposedly poor licensed games in that beloved system's library, but does it truly live up to its reputation?
Xardion for the Super Nintendo is one of the more obscure entries in that beloved 16 bit library but it has enough of a negative reputation to be brought to trial.
The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic system all around, but it has a few clunkers in its catalog.
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is the brand new fighting game based on the iconic show from the '90s that has been slammed by a number of critical reviews.
Resident Evil 6 is considered to be a vile stain that strayed too far from the franchise's roots, but in this video game court, it's INNOCENT Until Proven Guilty!
Bubsy is back with his new game, Paws on Fire, but this time around he's taking on a different genre. Could this change of pace result in a better game?
Castlevania: The Adventure is widely considered to be one of the worst entries in the legendary Konami franchise, but in this video game court, it's INNOCENT Until Proven Guilty!
Sonic and The Black Knight is another in the long line of supposedly terrible 3D Sonic titles, but in this video game court, it's INNOCENT Until Proven Guilty!
The Zelda CDi games are considered to be the worst of the worst, shunned by both fans & critics alike, but in this video game court, they're INNOCENT Until Proven Guilty!
Zelda's Adventure is the last of the infamous #Zelda CDi games and it took a more conventional approach after the failure of its siblings, but is it really as bad as the other parts of the triforce of terror?
E.T. & Pac-Man for the Atari 2600 are widely considered to be two of the worst games ever made, but in this video game court, they're INNOCENT Until Proven Guilty!
WWE 2K20 is allegedly the Superman 64 of wrestling games, but in this video game court, it's INNOCENT Until Proven Guilty!
Bucky O'Hare is my favorite NES game of all time, so when I decided to start reviewing retro video games on YouTube, I knew it was the perfect choice to kick things off. The classic Konami platformer is based on the comic book and animated series of the same name created by Larry Hama.
A Xena: Warrior Princess video game for the Nintendo 64? Yes, such a thing exists.
Bucky O'Hare for the NES was the topic of the very first retro video game review that I ever made. I wasn't fully satisfied with the quality of the original, so I decided to re-write parts of the script and re-record the voice-over.
How could anyone possibly hate a game that has Sly Stallone riding a corpse down a mountain? It's impossible!
Dragon Power for the NES...a seemingly average video game for my favorite Nintendo console. However, Dragon Power has a much more interesting story lying underneath the surface layer. What's the mystery behind Dragon Power?
It's morphin' time with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers video games for the SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Sega CD, and Nintendo 64!
Watch me play through the game in an unscripted, Let's Play-ish form to see how it compares to the previously reviewed NES game. Thanks for watching:)
Boomer's Adventure in Asmik World for the Nintendo Game Boy is a mascot based game that very few people have probably heard of. How does the little guy fair in his own starring role? Watch the video and find out.
Tonic Trouble...the undiscovered gem in the Nintendo 64 library.
This point and click adventure Sega CD port was released by Dynamix and Sierra, making this a sister title to the trailblazing King's Quest series.
The Secret of Monkey Island...do I really need to say any more about it? The ultimate point and click adventure, and my personal favorite entry in the genre, the Secret of Monkey Island is an undeniable masterpiece.
Vigilante for the Sega Master System has Matt taking to the mean streets to fight the evil gang, The Rogues, while also facing the the menace of the common cold.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Games 2 is finally here! The sequel takes a look at the SNES movie game, The Fighting Edition, Zeo Battle Racers, both of the Game Gear releases, and Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue for the GBC.
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie for Game Boy apparently has multiple endings. Who knew? Here are all of the six endings for the game. Enjoy:)
Dragon Ball GT Transformation and Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure brings Cygnus Destroyer's Retro Reviews into modern-ish territory. For my birthday, I decided to give my viewers a present in the form of another Dragon Ball review.
Totally Rad for the NES embodies the definition of gnarly potential.Is this a recipe for gnarly greatness...or a totally terrible title?
American Gladiators for the NES kicks ass! Nuff said. Based on the syndicated sports game show, does this GameTek release have the guts to heft the Pugil Stick against the brawny titular adversaries? Does Nigel Tufnel's amp go to eleven?
Released by Sega & Published by Treasure (how appropriate), this quirky little platformer is definitive proof of how bad ass the red nosed clown is.
Rescue: The Embassy Mission for the NES is a game that I remembered from childhood, but its name alluded me for many years. Released by Kemco-Seika in 1990, the title pretty much says it all.
Monster in My Pocket for the NES...yes, this is a Halloween retro review. I bet you're all rolling your eyes right now.
It's a very special Tiny Toon Adventures games review for the one year anniversary of Cygnus Destroyer's Retro Reviews!
This is the original Back to the Future video that was the LJN Defender pilot episode. This video is now out-dated, since I've beaten this game multiple times now and I've grown so much as a performer, writer, editor, etc. since I made it.
The Karate Kid for NES puts Daniel-San into a Kung Fu-esque platformer, complete with typhoons, spear pushers, and fly catching.
The Punisher, Marvel's resident badass, received an NES adaptation that is...equally badass!
The Turbografx 16 is a system that has a great reputation, but not too many retro gamers actually owned one back in the day.
Turbografx 16 special Part 2 features a string of micro-reviews and the feature presentation...Keith Courage in Alpha Zones
Jaws for the NES takes Matt for an underwater trip as he provides a defense for this early licensed movie game that's not only been torn to shreds by the AVGN, but also The Irate Gamer.
Back To The Future for the NES was the topic of the very first LJN Defender episode. At the time, I was stuck at Lou's Cafe, and that always bothered me
WWF Super Wrestlemania, Royal Rumble, and Raw..the Super Nintendo trilogy of wrestling awesomeness.Step into the SNES squared circle for a triple feature WWF extravaganza!
Streets of Rage, Sega's signature beat 'em up...need I say more? Ask any retro gamer to name their top five favorite beat 'em ups, and one or more of the Streets of Rage titles will make an appearance.
Back To The Future is a very tough game, one that almost broke me during the process. Beating it is my proudest gaming accomplishment.
Typing of the Dead is a game where you kill zombies...with a keyboard. If that's not a description of the best game ever, then I don't know what is!
It's Friday the 13th...so it's time to review the NES game!
I beat Friday the 13th for NES for LJN Defender #6, so I decided to give it another go on camera. A "Let's Play"-ish video that went horribly wrong.
Here's my mini-review on Hunt for Red October that was originally part of a collaboration with BeneVolentDickNES. It got nixed (for the most part) because he couldn't make it work in his review.
Amazing Spider-Man for the Nintendo Game Boy marks the first installment of Spider-Man Month!
Spider-Man 2 for the Nintendo Game Boy continues the Spider-Man Month event on The LJN Defender.
Spider-Man 3: Invasion of the Spider Slayers for the Nintendo Game Boy comes hot off the heels of the disappointing "Spider-Man 2".
Spider-Man teams up with the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge for the Nintendo Game Boy in the fourth installment of Spider-Man month.
After over four months, Cygnus Destroyer's Retro Reviews makes its comeback with the very first viewer request on the channel.
A Nightmare on Elm Street for the NES on The LJN Defender means that it's Halloween! Here by popular demand is my take on the Rare developed title.
The NES, or the Nintendo Entertainment System...the name instantly brings up fond childhood memories for retro gamers of a certain age.
The Incredible Crash Dummies for SNES marks the return of The LJN Defender! After months of NES focused videos, it's time to take a break from my favorite console by reviewing a Super Nintendo platformer based on the famous PSAs turned toy line franchise of the '80s and '90s.
Captain Commando and Knights of The Round are two of my all time favorite beat 'em ups, and longtime viewers of my channel should know how much I LOVE that genre
As a fan of the franchise and A Nightmare on Elm Street, it was a dream come true to see Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees square off on the silver screen. Pacnsacdave, a ROM hack developer, must have felt the same way, since he made a hack of the LJN published title to incorporate the Springwood Slasher.
Nintendo's NES game prices have drastically increased over the past few years, and the rarest releases in the library have particularly skyrocketed, with loose carts costing hundreds of dollars. Are these hard to find NES games really worth the huge price tag? Are they even good?
WWE's Wrestlemania is almost here, so it's the perfect time to cover the NES WWF LJN published trilogy.
WURM for the NES is a game that most people probably aren't aware of, but I love it. I've wanted to review it since I did the Boomer's Adventure in Asmik World video two years ago now.
Licensed games are usually considered to be the lowest of the vile scum in console libraries from the NES, Genesis, etc. I'm going to feature ten licensed games that I believe don't deserve the negative reputation they've received.
Will Matt be able to defend this much hated licensed based game? Find out in the new episode of The LJN Defender!
The Sega Genesis was responsible for not only one of the greatest ad slogans ever created, but some really awesome games that their competitor, the Super Nintendo, was lacking. Here are my ten favorite Genesis exclusives!
Batman and the NES were a match made in heaven, resulting in three really good games based on the Dark Knight being released on the console.
The NES and platformers go together like peanut butter and jelly. Platformers were the most popular genre on the NES, and some of the best platformers of all time were released on the console.
Do these 16 bit games live up to the standards of the iconic film? Find out on The LJN Defender!
Dragon Ball and the Game Boy Advance is a combination that produced some excellent games, and I previously covered the amazing Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure
Ninja Gaiden is a franchise known for the NES trilogy of brutal platformers, but did you know that it started out as an arcade beat 'em up?
Reboots and HD remasters of video games from classic consoles such as the NES, Genesis, and Super Nintendo are becoming more and more common these days, and I'm all for it.
It's Spider-Man month again, so to celebrate, I'm going to review one of Capcom's best SNES titles...Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems.
Join Matt as he takes a look at the version of Final Fight that the Super Nintendo should have received all those years ago.
oin Matt as he takes a trip down memory lane with this bodacious brawler.
Spirit of Speed 1937 has a reputation for being one of the worst racing games ever produced. How could a company release a game five years after it went bust? No one knows for sure, but I have a theory...which you can find out on the newest LJN Defender!
In celebration of Super Mario Maker, it's Super Mario Land, the game that launched the Nintendo Game Boy.
Mega Man & Sonic The Hedgehog team up to bash some skulls in one of many Streets of Rage ROM hacks.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was one of the gnarliest movies from the '80s, so of course there were going to be games based on it.
The NES or Nintendo Entertainment System was released in the U.S. thirty years ago today. The NES has had a huge impact on my life and it's my favorite video game console of all time.
Kids games for Halloween? Cygnus Destroyer's Top 10s returns with the silliest, least serious episode yet!
Does Shovel Knight live up to the hype? Find out on the first modern Cygnus Destroyer review!
Back to the Future for the NES is considered to be one of the worst licensed video games ever made, but I couldn't disagree more, as I've made perfectly clear multiple times before.
Bucky O'Hare for the NES was the first game that I reviewed on YouTube, so for my third anniversary, I decided to go back to my roots and review Bucky O'Hare the arcade game.
A Doctor Who NES game? Does such a thing exist? It sure does!
NFL? As in the football NFL? Yes, LJN had their fingers in the football pie during the '80s and '90s.
A Star Wars beat 'em up...what's not to love about that? Join Cygnus Destroyer for a look at a kick-ass game based on the widely reviled Star Wars prequels!
Most people avoid bad video games like the plague, but I embrace them. As I've shown countless times on The LJN Defender and Innocent Until Proven Guilty, I find enjoyment in even the worst shovelware
Contra and Super C rank very high on the "NES Hard" spectrum, but the ROM hacking community has pushed the challenge offered from the original games into overdrive with double the bullets, screwy level design, and turtle turret guns. Yes, you read that right
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" for the NES is based on the classic film of the same name. The movie is celebrated for its masterful blend of live action and animation, but the Nintendo game isn't held in as high a regard.
The WWF Game Boy titles can only mean one thing...yes, "Mad" Matt Ezero returns for the final LJN Defender Championship Federation Free per View Event!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have returned to the NES with four new games from Pacnsacdave: Donatello's Destiny, Leonardo's Legacy, Michelangelo's Mission and Raphael's Rampage!
X-Men Apocalypse is almost here, so it's time to take a look at some #X-Men video games!
The LJN Defender has been sticking up for "bad" games on YouTube for about three years, and now, thanks to ROM hacker extraordinaire Pacnsacdave, he's starring in a brand new 8 bit adventure for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Sonic the Hedgehog turned 25 recently, so I decided to celebrate this very special occasion with a look at some Sonic ROM hacks and fan games.
Spider-Man Month is here again and the LJN Defender is back to celebrate the occasion by attempting to stick up for Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six for the NES.
In this Cygnus Destroyer special, I put the spotlight on seven of these supposedly bad games that I believe aren't as bad as they're made out to be. There are thousands of videos on YouTube about bad games or the worst games ever made, but I can guarantee that none of them are like this.
Mega Man, the beloved NES & Super Nintendo icon, has been treated like garbage by Capcom in recent years, but the community has done a great job of keeping the spirit of the franchise alive.
After receiving many requests, I've decided to pay tribute to the biggest inspiration for this series by finally tackling the AVGN Adventures.
Streets of Rage is back...well, sort of. I've decided to return to one of my most passionate topics by finally reviewing the excellent Streets of Rage Remake!
Batman & Superman have starred in many video games over the years. Some of them are great, others...not so much. The Superman NES game from Kemco is widely held to belong in the latter category, but did you know that there was originally going to be a sequel made by Sunsoft?
The NES Classic is the hot ticket item of the holiday season and it's currently sold out across the country due to the high demand. Fortunately, there's an alternative for retro gamers seeking an HD 8-bit experience that's more authentic than the popular Nintendo plug & play console.
The Nintendo Switch is currently flying off store shelves across the globe, but the Switch wouldn't exist if it wasn't for the Wii U.
To commemorate the long overdue return of the series that brought attention to my channel, I've decided to finally face my fears on a monumental new episode of The LJN Defender!
The Power Rangers are back! My review of the Super Nintendo, Genesis and other classic Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers games was one of the first videos I ever made, so it's time to return to my roots.
Mega Man fan games...there are a TON of them. In fact, there might be more community produced content based on the Blue Bomber at this point than official Capcom releases.
The Guardians of the Galaxy are about to return to theaters nationwide and the new Telltale game was just released, but did you know that there is an NES game based on Star-Lord, Groot and the gang?
Disney games...they're among the best licensed tie-ins ever produced and they helped create so many happy memories. Whether partnered with Capcom, Sega or other established developers, Disney has dominated the gaming industry into the 2000s .
Retro game collecting just isn't fun anymore. Local thrift store & flea market finds are becoming few & far between and the prices are raising through the roof on eBay & other online re-sellers. Fortunately, there are alternatives available.
The Uncanny X-Men is the first video game based on Marvel Comics' iconic mutants and it's generally considered to be a gigantic garbage fire.
Cygnus Destroyer's brand new unscripted Retro Recommendation of the Week series kicks off with one of the most underrated platformers for the Nintendo Entertainment System
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is an amazing movie & the video game based on it for the Xbox 360 & Playstation 3 is equally as awesome.
Sonic '06 (a.k.a. Sonic the Hedgehog for the Xbox 360 & Playstation 3) is widely considered to be a disaster. Badog2002 & ShadowFan33 decided to correct this mistake by producing a demake of the infamous seventh generation title in a style that's reminiscent of the Genesis glory days.
Zero Wing is a fairly obscure space shoot 'em up from Sega that was released to arcades & the Genesis in the late '80s & early '90s, respectively, but it became famous for its amazing intro cut-scene in the early 2000s.
Sonic Mania has finally arrived & here's my spoiler-free review of this highly regarded return to form for Sega's Blue Blur. Thanks for watching:)
Beetlejuice for the NES finds the LJN Defender at a crossroads. After two unsuccessful attempts to stick up for the rainbow with Bill & Ted and The Uncanny X-Men, this third entry from the Nintendo 8-bit library offers a possible chance at redemption since it was produced by Rare
Bubsy the Bobcat is back after a twenty year absence with the release of Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back for the PC & PS4.
Bubsy's back and his new game, The Woolies Strike Back, is actually good? As hard as it may be to believe, it's true,
Sonic Forces is BETTER than Sonic Mania! Yes, I said it. Call me crazy if you want, but that is my genuine opinion, and let me explain why in this special Cygnus Destroyer video. Thanks for watching:)
Sonic Forces is the second Sonic the Hedgehog game released this year and it seems to be getting a lot of hate from people, but I really enjoyed it. Find out why in this new Cygnus Destroyer review!
The N64 is one of the best Nintendo consoles, and thanks to Jarred of Retro Revolutions, I now have what I consider to be the ultimate custom Nintendo 64 ever made.
The Super Nintendo is widely considered to be one of the best systems ever made and its legendary library contains some of the all time most iconic games.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii & Sonic Generations are two critically & fan praised retro revival platformers, but which did a better job of celebrating the roots of their respective franchises?
True Lies is an underrated action flick in the Arnold Schwarzenegger filmography, but did you know that it's one of the better licensed games from the 16-bit era?
Cuphead has gotten a lot of attention recently, with its unique vintage cartoon inspired presentation capturing the attention of gamers across the globe, but is Studio MDHR's debut effort actually a classic case of being all style & no substance?
Owlboy is amazing! I just played it for the first time ever & it's now one of my favorite games. On this Cygnus Destroyer video, I take a break from my usual in-depth format to give a spoiler free sample of D-Pad Studio's brilliant breakthrough.
love the NES & I love ROM hacks. On this Cygnus Destroyer video, I combine these two passions by checking out a few of the amazing & completely free NES ROM Hacks from Pacnsacdave.
T&C Surf Designs and its sequel, Thrilla's Surfari, are two of the most unique entries in the NES catalog, but are they as bad as they're claimed to be?
A lot of great NES games came to the U.S., but there were almost as many that got lost in translation.
Move over, Sonic Mania! Here's some creative, amazing and totally free Sonic Fan Games & ROM Hacks! Thanks for watching:)
Mighty Gunvolt Burst is the best Mega Man game that isn't part of the legendary franchise.
Mega Man 11 is finally here, but does it live up to the hype? Find out on this spoiler-free Cygnus Destroyer #MegaMan review! Thanks for watching:)
Alien 3 is a very hated movie, so it's no surprise that the games based on it have a similarly negative reputation. In celebration of the upcoming Halloween holiday, it's time for the LJN Defender to bring these tarnished tie-ins to justice! Thanks for watching:)
Five years ago this month, I launched the show that brought attention & notoriety to this channel, so join me today in celebration of this monumental milestone with the LJN Defender 5th anniversary special! Thanks for watching:)
2018 is over and it was a great year for gaming. While I unfortunately didn't have a chance to check out a lot of the big hits, I still spent quality time with some top notch titles, so join me as I take a look back on the BEST Games I Played in 2018!
Katamari Damacy is back in the spotlight with the recent release of REROLL & I finally got a chance to play it. Does this Nintendo Switch port live up to the hype?
The Sega Master System was huge in the U.K. & Latin America, but it was barely a blip on the radar here in the U.S.
At long last, after years of waiting, the time has finally arrived for the LJN Defender to talk about the game that made the AVGN admit that the "rainbow of doom" wasn't entirely bad.
Spider-Man for the PS4 has been pretty much unanimously praised by the critics and the gaming community, but is it all it's cracked up to be?
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is the 8 bit prequel platformer to Koji Igarashi's latest project that got a lot of buzz upon its release, but does it live up to the hype? Find out in this Cygnus Destroyer review!
Batman: Return of the Joker is one of my all time favorite NES games, so in this accidentally perfectly timed Cygnus Destroyer review*, I finally take the opportunity to pay tribute to this quintessential 8-bit licensed tie-in.
Warlock for the Super Nintendo is one of the last games released for that beloved console, and it ended up being an overlooked afterthought in the celebrated #SNES catalog because of it.
Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King is the new re-release of the iconic 8 & 16 bit titles based on the legendary Disney movies of the same name, but is it worth all the hype?
I'm sorry, everyone, but the time has come for me to leave this channel. I never thought this would happen and I'm honestly still a bit in shock that I'm going ahead with it, but deep down, I know it's the right thing to do.
Sonic Forces is the despised yang to Sonic Mania's yin, but DOES IT DESERVE THE HATE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival is the infamous black sheep in the catalog of the beloved Nintendo IP, but DOES IT DESERVE THE HATE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Final Fight Streetwise is the ostracized outcast of the legendary Capcom beat 'em up franchise, but DOES IT DESERVE THE HATE? Let's find out in a special C.D. video!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is the highly despised spin-off from the hugely successful Marvel mutants' movie series, but DOES IT DESERVE THE HATE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Star Fox Adventures is the infamous oddity that took the Nintendo franchise in a radical new direction, but DOES IT DESERVE THE HATE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Sonic Colors is widely celebrated as one of the best Blue Blur games from the past decade and a return to form that paved the way for Generations & Mania, but DOES IT DESERVE THE PRAISE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the long anticipated new entry in the beloved Nintendo franchise, but DOES IT DESERVE THE PRAISE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Star Fox 64 is pretty much unanimously agreed upon as the best entry in the highly regarded Nintendo franchise, but DOES IT DESERVE THE PRAISE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Streets of Rage 4 is the long awaited sequel to one of the biggest beat 'em up franchises of all time, but DOES IT DESERVE THE PRAISE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie...it finally exists, it's gotten rave reviews and it's beloved by fans, but DOES IT DESERVE THE PRAISE? Find out in this special C.D. video!
2020 is here and the new decade's bringing in a whole slew of potentially amazing games, so in this special C.D. video, I'm going to talk about some of my most anticipated games of 2020.
Animal Crossing has become a major part of my life over the past year & a half and I can't imagine my life without it, so in celebration of the release of New Horizons, I'm going to talk from the heart about why I love Animal Crossing.
