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Classic Game Room 2085
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Broadcasting from future year 2085, Classic Game Room is the ultimate video game review and obsolete technology showcase in the universe. Each week CGR 2085 puts videogame consoles like the NES, Sega Genesis and Nintendo Switch through dramatic competitions. Games are reviewed, questions are answers and the galaxy is saved by an army of clones controlled by a broken computer named Edit-Station 1.
Top cast
Creative team
Mark Bussler (Director) • Mark Bussler (Writer)
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Episodes
24 Episodes
011. Castlevania Bloodlines Review and Sega Genesis Model 1 Collector's Spectacular
Classic Game Room re-boots itself on future Laser Disc beamed back in time on a 2400 baud modem. Broadcasting from the Intergalactic Space Arcade, Sega Genesis Fanboy Mark reviews Castlevania Bloodlines, the only Castlevania game released on Sega Genesis. Also featured is the first cinematic Collector's Review of Sega Genesis Model 1 and a look at Mega Drive SCART cables by Retro Gaming Cables.
022. Nintendo Switch vs. Vectrex and Fast RMX Review
Can Nintendo's newest video game console compete against the 1982 GCE Vectrex? The Nintendo Switch may have big games like Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 but it lacks colorful plastic overlays and games like Berzerk, Minestorm and Star Castle. Mark compares these two game systems with screens! Also features the review of Fast RMX, a Wipeout clone.
033. Don't Twist Your Lynx: Atari Lynx Collector's Review and Zarlor Mercenary
Do you remember the Atari Lynx and its full-color screen that sunk the Game Boy? No!? Let Classic Game Room 2085 take you on a trip through two models of Atari Lynx, recommended videogames and why it remains a fun game console to collect for today. But wait, there's more! CGR reviews Zarlor Mercenary on the Lynx from Epyx. Destroy buildings and aliens for big profits in this wacky, odd game!
044. So Much Super, CGR Reviews Super NT Super Nintendo and Super Turrican
Witness the future of old-school 16-bit videogames with the Analogue Super NT game console, a high-end SNES that plays Super Nintendo games like Super Metroid, F-Zero and Doom with superior HDMI visuals and stunning stereo audio. CGR 2085 blows up aliens and monsters with freezy rays and rolly bombs in Super Turrican, one of the built-in games includes with Super NT.
055. You Say Granada I Say Granada: CGR Reviews Granada for Sega Genesis and Atari 2600 Accessories
In the future nuclear weapons are replaced with tanks that are driven on top of airplanes and lava-powered circuit boards. Classic Game Room 2085 reviews Granada for Sega Genesis, an underrated hidden gem that plays like Thunder Force II meets Iron Tank. Mark reviews an Atari 2600 dust cover, wood grained game center and Atari travel case!
066. Fire Emblem Awakening Review and Sega Nomad vs. Nintendo 3DS XL
Classic Game Room 2085 reviews Fire Emblem Awakening, a tactical turn-based strategy game for the Nintendo 3DS. Under the guidance of Edit-Station 1, Nintendo Fanboy Mark reviews the Sega Nomad vs. the New Nintendo 3DS XL. Which is the better game system? Which one plays Truxton?
077. I'm Faster Than Lightning: Sega Saturn Spectacular and Fantasy Zone Review
Remember the Sega Saturn? Released in 1995 the Saturn competed against the PlayStation and lost. Those who played a Saturn know it to be one of Sega's best video game consoles; it's a wonderful game system to collect for today with its vast array of spaceship games like Dodonpachi and Layer Section! CGR 2085 reviews Fantasy Zone and weird Japanese games.
088. Ballzified: Panasonic 3DO Collector's Review Spectacular
Relive the thrills of the 1990s as Mark waxes nostalgia about the grunge-era, White Zombie and life before social media. He also gives a thorough collector's review of the Panasonic 3DO, a high-end game system from 1993 that bombed commercially, but remains fun to play today (in 2085.) Enjoy a review medley of games like Shockwave, Road Rash, Ballz, Wing Commander III, VR Stalker, and more.
099. Enter the Bimini Zone: Bimini Run Review for Sega Genesis
Enter the Bimini Zone with Classic Game Room 2085! Mark reviews Bimini Run for Sega Genesis from 1990, a speedboat action game that reaches unexpected levels of weirdness with the addition of mermaids and sea monsters.
1010. El Camino Beyond Thunderdome: Forza Horizon 3 Review for Xbox One
Classic Game Room 2085 crashes cars like the El Camino, Subaru Brat, Corvette, Skyline, and more in this explosive review of Forza Horizon 3 for Xbox One. Features the add-on Hot Wheels DLC and extra crashes!
1111. Fighting With Your Food: Food Fight Review for Atari Computer
Don't just play with your food, fight with your food! Food Fight is a 1983 Atari arcade game that never achieved commercial success despite the fact it is good fun. Guide Charley to the ice cream cone while avoiding disgruntled chefs in this old school Atari computer game that plays like Berzerk meets Robotron with food!
1212. Yoshi vs. Yoshimitsu: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition Review
2012's Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition features more than 50 playable characters and outfits from Nintendo brand games like The Legend Of Zelda, Metroid, and Super Mario Bros.!
1313. An X'eye for an X'eye: Sega Genistick and JVC X'eye Review Spectacular
Classic Game Room 2085 plays flight games on Sega Genesis with the Sega Genistick flight controller, a cheap aftermarket controller with many buttons! CGR 2085 tests the JVC X'Eye, an obscure 1993 game console that combines the Sega Genesis and Sega CD into one game system!
1414. Brain of Danger: Dangerous Seed Review for Sega Mega Drive
Classic Game Room 2085 enters the Zone of Danger to fight the Brain of Danger in Dangerous Seed, an obscure 1990s spaecship shooter from Namco that you haven't played, but you should play. Dangerous Seed is good and encourages everyone to sing Brain of Danger!
1515. Lecco My Ecco: Ecco the Dolphin Review for Sega Genesis
Is a dolphin smarter than you? Ecco the Dolphin is a delightful, challenging, and ambitious action-puzzle game starring a dolphin. Save the oceans from a mysterious event as you explore undersea environments and help the sea creatures.
1616. Sega Spells Champion: Championship Pro-Am Review for Sega Genesis
Classic Game Room reviews Championship Pro-Am, the Sega Genesis version of the NES classic, R.C. Pro-Am. Race little cars around a track with improved graphics. Collect trophies and spell Champion instead of Nintendo!
1717. Double the Trouble: Trouble Shooter Review for Sega Genesis
Vic Tokai's obscure Trouble Shooter is an amazing side-scrolling arcade game that stars who teenage girls with jetpacks who show up to the battle robots in a Mini convertible. The spaceship from Whip Rush delivers power ups.
1818. Rage Against the Streets 3: Streets of Rage 3 Review for Sega Genesis
Sega's classic Streets of Rage 3 may be the pinnacle of the popular Streets of Rage series. Beat up bad guys in this one or two-player side scrolling brawler. Don't forget to pick up floor meat and trash can apples for health!
1919. Galaxy Force II Intergalactic Boogaloo: Galaxy Force II Review for Sega Genesis
Sega's Galaxy Force II is a remarkable spaceship game that plays like Space Harrier meets a boatload of Blast Processing. Future Mark revisits this classic Sega Genesis game after many years and discovers that it is better than his primitive 20th-century brain remembers.
2020. This Belongs In A Museum! Namco Museum 2 Review for PlayStation
Namco Museum 2 brings six classic arcade games to your PlayStation with some creative and informative museum features. Mark enjoys Super Pac-Man, Grobda, Dragon Buster, Gaplus (Galaga 3), Xevious and Mappy!
2121. Defend Her? I Hardly Know Her! Defender Arcade Review for Atari 2600
CGR 2085 reviews not one but two versions of the classic spaceship shooter, Defender! Witness the beauty of Defender Arcade, a modern homebrew release with improved sounds and visuals. Mark also re-visits the classic 1982 Defender on Atari 2600 from way back in the day. Shoot aliens, save humans and admire the beautiful packaging artwork.
2222. Invaders from the Top of the Screen! Space Invaders Review for Atari Computer and SNES
When will invaders ever stop invading from the top of the screen? Classic Game Room 2085 reviews Space Invaders for the Atari Computer, a terrible version that features a green rocket and no shields. Mark also plays Space Invaders on the Super Nintendo and talks about his Lord Karnage book and more!
2323. Super Space Invaders and Modified Sega Game Gear Review
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2424. Tempest for Atari 5200 and Yars' Revenge Soundtrack LP Review
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