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Retro Gamer Magazine - Issue 171

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In this issue

Pushing The Limits: R-Type - We investigate Bob Pape’s stunning Spectrum port that looked like nothing else on the system.

Licence To Thrill: Aliens - Discover the many games that spawned from James Cameron’s hit sequel.

The Unconverted: Spider-Man: The Videogame - Nick gets to grips with the stunning Sega brawler that never received a home conversion.

The Kings Of Donkey Kong - We speak to high score holders old and new about the allure of Nintendo’s hit arcade game.

Ultimate Guide: Zaxxon - Everything you need to know about Sega’s groundbreaking isometric shoot-’em-up.

SNES Mini - Learn about the 21 classic games that are powering Nintendo’s latest mini console.

Retro Gamer Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Puzzle_Gaming

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

The world’s best guide to classic gaming, Retro Gamer is the only magazine in the UK that’s fully dedicated to the halcyon days of classic gaming. If you’ve ever fondly blasted away at the Bydo Empire in R-Type, swung Bowser by the tail in Super Mario 64, or navigated all 20 levels of Matthew Smith’s Manic Miner, then this is the magazine for you. Created by a dedicated team of experts, Retro Gamer’s mission is to deliver constantly engaging and passionately written articles that cover a wide range of subjects. We offer our readership in-depth looks at classic games and franchises, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the software houses from yesteryear, and one-on-one exclusive interviews with industry veterans such as Archer Maclean and Hideo Kojima. Stylish, entertaining and beautifully presented, Retro Gamer is the ultimate guide to videogaming’s rich and diverse history.