Stephan Adamus

Stephan Adamus

Stephan seriously got into playing videogames after Santa brought him a PS1 and a copy of Final Fantasy VII in 1998. He’s an RPG, Adventure, Action, and Platformer kinda game player, who now collects retro Nintendo and PlayStation games with a mighty passion! He also loves the metal, and hopes to bring a retro review perspective to the COGconnected community.

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SolSeraph Review – A Successful Copycat Lacking Originality

SolSeraph Review – A Successful Copycat Lacking Originality

There’s a very fine line between homage and rip-off, and this is a line that SolSeraph dares to walk. It copies every conceivable idea from ActRaiser for Super Nintendo, right down to the nonsensical title formatting.

Street Fighter V Arcade Edition Aiming To Crush The Competition Like a Grape

Street Fighter V Arcade Edition Aiming To Crush The Competition Like a Grape

Although we will have to wait until COGconnected gets its hands on a copy of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition to give a final verdict, we can gather our information, offer some editorial opinion, and compare Version 2.090 with the launch version of Street Fighter V.

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Sky Force Reloaded Review – Too Basic To Handle

Sky Force Reloaded Review – Too Basic To Handle

Sky Force Reloaded is not going to appeal to shoot ‘em up veterans and doesn’t do anything to parade itself to casual fans.

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The Disney Afternoon Collection Review – Wake Up and Smell the 90s

The Disney Afternoon Collection Review – Wake Up and Smell the 90s

If you’re a fan of NES era platformers in any shape or form, pick up this lovingly put together package of Capcom/ Disney joy.

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Review – Metroidvania Before It Was Cool

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Review – Metroidvania Before It Was Cool

While Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap isn’t breaking any new ground, it’s an excellent remaster of a very good retro gem available to a new generation.

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Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix – A ‘Simple and Clean’ JRPG Great

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix – A ‘Simple and Clean’ JRPG Great

If you’ve ever been curious about the Kingdom Hearts franchise, then Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD Remix is the best decision you will ever make.

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Night in the Woods Review – Funny, Sinister, and Emotionally Powerful

Night in the Woods Review – Funny, Sinister, and Emotionally Powerful

Night in the Woods is a narrative-driven adventure game with a mystery-based story that will have you riveted the entire journey.

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Berserk and the Band of the Hawk Review – A Bloody Good Time

Berserk and the Band of the Hawk Review – A Bloody Good Time

If you are curious about Musou games, Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is a great start. If you are a Berserk fan, then you need to play this game.

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Double Dragon IV Review – A Throwback to the Glory Days of the Franchise

Double Dragon IV Review – A Throwback to the Glory Days of the Franchise

If you ever wished that there was a secret sequel to Double Dragon II, made in 1989, that was just unearthed today, then your dreams have come true!

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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Review – The Final Taste Before KH III

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Review – The Final Taste Before KH III

If you are a big Kingdom Hearts fan (and really that’s who this collection is intended for), you’re going to be overjoyed.