Classic Replay

It's been a while since I've played the original Sonic CD game on an actual MegaCD, setting the console up can be a messy affair at best, spaghetti quickly comes to mind. For me it was a great console, that never fully realised its true potential, but Sonic CD gave us a glimpse of what might have been. I read an article somewhere last week, that mentioned Sonic CD would be released as a 'Free App of the Week', I got really excited about this announcement, as I've been looking for a good excuse and the right time to play this game on iOS. For me, this is not only the greatest Sonic game ever made, but it featured some of the best locations, level design and music I've ever heard on a Sega console. Everything appears to have survived the transition, from Mega-CD to iOS, only this time they've ditched the 90s 4:3 in favour of a 16:9 aspect ratio, it's not stretched either, as seen with so many other games in the App store, it's as if they've reb...

Game: Reckless Racing Platform: iPad Reckless Racing HD is yet another fine example of what the iPad can offer as a gaming platform. RR is a fun and very competitive game, with a look and feel not too dissimilar to those seen from the 80’s series, The Dukes of Hazard. It’s a top down racer, and could easily be compared to the likes of Super Sprint, Ivan Stewart's Super off Road or maybe even Super Skid Marks. However; what sets things apart, are the unique touch screen controls. Though a little sensitive at first, continued play proves not all iPad games are cursed by the touch screen. The racing setup is mainly dirt rally, set in or around various junkyards. You basically have to slip and power slide your way to the finish line, preferably in first place. There’s all sorts of obstacles cleverly placed in order to slow you down, the more obvious being mud, rivers and large farm like structures. The game includes both single and multiplayer options, with ...