Best of Sega Genesis: Ghouls ‘N Ghosts
Ghouls ‘N Ghosts was another game that started out as an arcade game which then transitioned to a home console game. This was a popular thing to do when the Sega Genesis and Super NES came out. Ghouls ‘N Ghosts was a great arcade game which ported very well to the Sega Genesis. Not all…
Best of Sega Genesis Games: Road Rash
A popular Sega Genesis game when it came out was Road Rash. It was special because it was an innovative racing game. Prior racing games had cars fixed in the center of the screen. Or flat tracks. Or instant crash upon touching anything. Road Rash was based on motorcycle racing. Not only was it a…
Best of Sega Genesis: The Revenge of Shinobi
One of my favorite games on the Genesis is The Revenge of Shinobi. This game was special because it was one of the first to surpass its arcade version. I remember wasting many quarters on Shinobi at the arcade. When I played Revenge of Shinobi on the Genesis, I knew my arcade days were over….
Best of Sega Genesis: Sonic the Hedgehog
The game that started it all, Sonic the Hedgehog. Our Genesis came with Altered Beast, but after the first year Genesis came with Sonic the Hedgehog. It was a blast, much more entertaining than Altered Beast. I can’t stress enough how much Sonic the Hedgehog was a game changer. The speed, the colors, the levels,…
Best of Sega Genesis Games: Gain Ground
Sega Genesis had it’s share of bad games, but it had some great games too. Gain Ground was one of the great ones. I still enjoy it from time to time because it’s so much fun to play. Gain Ground is a top down view shooting game. It feels more like Asteroids than any first…
Best of Sega Genesis Games: Herzog Zwei
Sega Genesis had thousands of games. Many were clunkers. Some were great. Herzog Zwei was one of the greats. I still play it from time to time because it’s so great. Herzog Zwei is the forerunner of games like Starcraft or Command & Conquer. All are strategy based games of war. In Herzog Zwei there…
Everything Great About Mario Golf: Super Rush
Mario Golf: Super Rush is an unexpected find for the Switch. We’re always on the lookout for fun family friendly games here at Family Game Squad. So of course we gave Mario Golf: Super Rush a try. I have to say it’s a lot better than I expected. Mario Golf: Super Rush is straight-up awesome,…
Why Shaun the Sheep is the Best Co-op Game
We’re always on the lookout for co-op games here at Family Game Squad. Shaun The Sheep Farmageddon is one of the best co-op games we have for our Switch. It’s everything a co-op game should be. Each character has unique abilities which are used in unison to finish each level It’s Super Easy to Pick…
Why Phase 10 is the Ultimate Card Game for Friends and Family
Let’s face it—finding a game that’s fun, competitive, and easy to learn can be tricky. Whether you’re looking for a game to play during a sleepover or a family night, in my experience Phase 10 is the perfect choice. This card game checks all the boxes: it’s engaging, social, and full of suspense, making it…
Why Skip-Bo is the Ultimate Card Game for Fun and Friends
If you’re looking for a card game that’s easy to learn, super fun to play, and can entertain you and your friends for hours, look no further than Skip-Bo. Seriously, this game is a hidden gem that often gets overlooked, but once you play it, you’ll see why it’s such a blast. I mean, who…
Cutting Edge Fun: A Dive Into the SnipperClips Game
In the world of puzzle games, Snipperclips stands out as a unique and entertaining game. Snipperclips was one of the first games we purchased for our Nintendo Switch and we still regularly play it after all these years. It’s that good. Snipperclips is a puzzle type game for 2 to 4 players. It’s unique in…
Hearing Things, Another Winner for Family Game Night
We got this game on a whim and it turned out to be more fun than we dreamed. Hearing Things is a game based on lip reading. It’s actually harder than it sounds, no pun intended. You put on these headphones, which make a lot of weird noises so you can’t comprehend what others are…
My Favorite Retro Games For Windows 98
Windows 98 was once considered a premium gaming platform. The ease with which games installed and had few problems was refreshing compared to the display driver issues of modern games. There weren’t any compatibility issues since Win 98 was it. Except Win 95 and NT but nobody played anything other than card games on those…
6 Commodore 64 Games Still Fun Today
A working Commodore 64 is a rare sight nowadays. They were popular home computer back in the 1980’s. Which also doubled as a gaming platform. I know because I grew up with one. Games were easy to come by. Friends regularly exchanged games. My library of games is extensive and I’m familiar with many, many…
Totally Reliable Delivery Service Unusual Methods
We play a lot of Totally Reliable Delivery Service. If you’ve ever played then you know it’s an open world game that lends itself to unusual gaming experiences. Sure, getting all the achievements is okay, but have you ever tried launching a boat onto the road? This game is made for antics. We spend more…
Out of Space Unusual Methods
One of our favorite games is Out of Space. It’s about cleaning up alien goo and reclaiming your space ship. By itself it’s a great game. There’s no time limit, so you can take your time. Which we do often. While taking our leisurely time, we tend to goof off. We noticed there are several…
Our Best Moments in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
As most everyone who plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch knows, the AI racers are notoriously hard to beat, to the point where they appear to be cheating. So long as they’re on the other team, that is. With our 255+ hours, we’ve had quite a few interesting replays to save in…