30 YEARS OF NINTENDON’T

» platform: Mega drive » Developer: dr Ludos » Download: Kikstart.me.uk/nintendont-md » price: free dl, £tba Cart

Travel back to 1988 and head out to spread the word about how great your newly purchased

Mega Drive is. There’s loads of NES owners around but they don’t seem particularly happy right now and want new games. Each gamer will ask for something similar to what they’ve enjoyed playing previously when accosted and, if they hear a suggestion they like, will change allegiances. Getting someone on your side earns some extra time – failing sees them leave with a SNES – and the game is over when there’s none left.

So yes, this is a silly game inspired by Sega’s early ‘Genesis Does What Nintendon’t’ advertising campaign but that doesn’t stop it offering bursts of entertainment. The little NES, Mega Drive and SNES owners all look adorable – the player gets to be Sonic – and it’ll take some quick thinking to increase Sega’s market share before the clock expires.

Score 80%

[Mega Drive] Think quick: which of these is a replacement for Kirby?