Reviews of DotEmu Developed Games

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Pharaoh: A New Era Review

There’s something that’s just satisfying about city builders. Whether it’s the old-school stuff like SimCity or newer takes like Cities Skylines, there’s no sense of accomplishment like building an…

February 15, 2023 | 10:00 EST

Heros and villains collide in this group shot for TMNT Shredder's Revenge.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is, against all odds, an eternal franchise. Each generation will have its batch of mutated warriors taking on ninjas throughout New York City that reflects their unique…

June 15, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Two flying disc competitors square off in the key art for Windjammers 2.
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Windjammers 2 Review

Released right as fighting games emerged in arcades, Data East's Windjammers was a genre mashup that was ahead of its time. With a basic gameplay loop that recalls the simplicity of Pong, this…

January 20, 2022 | 04:00 EST

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Streets of Rage 4 - Mr. X Nightmare Review

When Streets of Rage 4 was announced, it had a lot riding on its success. It was following on from a trilogy that was (mostly) well-received, with a considerable gap between the inconsistent third…

July 28, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Streets of Rage 4 Review

Streets of Rage 3 debuted on the Sega Genesis on March 17, 1994. At the time, Axel, Blaze, and the gang were as big as Sonic in terms of popularity, starring in one of SEGA's biggest franchises. Then…

April 29, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Windjammers Review - Get Ready

One of the great things about the current state of gaming is that it feels more likely than ever that your favorite relic of the past is going to be dusted off and redistributed by one publisher or…

September 5, 2017 | 01:00 EDT