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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 1h

Huh. That's a good point. 🤔 Maybe there was a licensing issue? Nintendo owns everything Mario and Zelda...

David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 1h

> #gameboy dungeon crawlers

Have you played Cave Noire? OMG YOU HAVE TO.

It's a turn based, randomly generated, roguelite released only in Japan. It's playable by non-speakers, but also has an English patch.

I grew up with GB, and after trying this game it's in my TOP 10 (5??) most fun. 🤯

d4rk0men.bsky.social @d4rk0men.bsky.social · 14h

How have I never heard of this I have specifically been looking for game boy dungeon crawlers and I thought it was just wizardry. I guess this settles the “which device do I bring on my trip“ problem.

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 2h

And the big reveal at the end... ANTS. Seriously. 😆

David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 2h

Holy gameplay, Batman, this might be one of the very few games that made me wish I had a #snes instead of a #segagenesis. 🤯

Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 16h

It's bat-time now to look at Konami's last outing with the Caped Crusader.
The Adventures of Batman & Robin for the Super Nintendo is one hell of an achievement.
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#retrogaming #snes

Bat-Octoberfest - The Adventures of Batman & Robin (SNES)

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 1d

I got Beyond Oasis last weekend! Great review. 😌

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 1d

I have this game, and your review cleared up my questions about how to play it!

Also I don't know if I love you or hate you for all of those puns, but they are impressive. 😁

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 2d

👻😺🐭

youtu.be/5ws1tU0NijQ

David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah! I can easily understand kids enjoying this game. 🙂

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 2d

I just gave The Adventures of Batman & Robin for Game Gear a try and this review is very accurate. 😳

There's a difference between a jump straight up, a running jump, and a jump straight up and THEN start running. Dios mio. 😵‍💫

Gabriel Jones @pepsimanvsjoe.bsky.social · 2d

pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2025/10/bat-...
Tonight on #Bat-Octoberfest, it's The Adventures of Batman & Robin... for Game Gear.
Just read the review.
#retrogaming #sega

Bat-Octoberfest - The Adventures of Batman & Robin (Game Gear)

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 3d

Ooooh I've been waiting for this review! 🤩 When I got into the Sega Genesis last year I decided this was a game I needed to own. I made it to the cat once but haven't been able to get back to that stage again yet. 😩

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 5d

The SCREW ATTACK (aka jumping buzz saw). 🤩 Ever since the first game. It's somehow both incredibly empowering and yet doesn't break the game.

Shinesparkers @shinesparkers.net · 5d

58 days until #MetroidPrime4Beyond!

Samus has a very diverse arsenal of weapons and special abilities, but which one is your favorite?

#OperationMetroidPrime4

a video game character named samus is standing in front of a blue planet

ALT: a video game character named samus is standing in front of a blue planet

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 5d

I didn't believe it so I tried the game myself. I don't know WHAT'S going on with that batarang animation. 😳

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 5d

And David Wise (from Donkey Kong Country) did the soundtrack! 🤩

David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 5d

Out of the four 1989 Batman films Batman Returns is the only one I've never actually seen. Should I watch it? 🤔 I LOVE the first film.

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 6d

I looked up a longplay video thinking maybe I just don't "get" this game.

But no. This game doesn't even look fun in videos. 😳

My guess is they were over ambitious with a new physics engine that was more cool than fun.

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 7d

OMG IS THAT BATMAN POWERING UP??? 😆😂

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 7d

Interesting. I remember being blown away by the graphics and sound in this game when i discovered it a couple years ago. But I dismissed it as being just too darn hard. 🤔

Well, I guess I'll stick to the amazing first NES game. 🤩

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 7d

"How bad could the music be..."

😳 It's sooo close to good. Someone needed to learn to use per-channel volume control. 😬

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6mn...

Game Boy Color Longplay [055] Batman: Chaos in Gotham

YouTube video by World of Longplays

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 9d

Haha When I read the intro text I thought, "I should recommend Lady Sia..." 😆

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 9d

My cheat answer:

Twilight Princess, the entire game. 😱 The entire game has this unsettling vibe. It's so well done!

🕸️ • 25 @zeldatalk.bsky.social · 10d

what are some locations from the legend of zelda games that felt unsettling to be at? 🕸️

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 9d

You've got me curious what you think the most fun Batman game is. 🤔 No spoilers though, I'll wait until all the reviews are out. 😁

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 10d

Your review really makes me want to give this game another shot. 🤔

I'm extra excited to read your reviews of the other Genesis Batman games. 🤩

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 10d

WHY IS HIS HEAD SO GIRTHY

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 10d

"Trevor is Tricia, a cool priestess girl. Grant is Grace, a cool ninja girl. Alucard is a hot tall woman, still. And Syfa's face on her sprite was adjusted to match the way faces look of the rest of her wives."

I love the character descriptions! 😅

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David Couzelis @drcouzelis.bsky.social · 11d

Ghostbusters II for #nes and #gameboy is THE BEST retro Ghostbusters game.

It is everything I ever wanted. All four teammates are playable. Go out in pairs, one character with the zapper, the other with the trap, catching ghosts.

Looks great, sounds great, plays great. From the makers of #kirby.

Yokoi Kids @yokoikids.bsky.social · 11d

It's October! And we have a new game to check out. Here's @ianferguson.bsky.social and @itsmerickv.com to tell you about it. yokoikids.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/o...

October 2025 – Ghostbusters II (1990)

The boys-in-the-backroom have the place looking festive with a web of orange and black crepe paper crawling across the ceiling. Along the back wall, a card table stands wearily under the weight of …

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