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Retro Round-Up Pokes At Dungeon Explorer

- We present a handy pointer to the latest 'Retro Roundup' over at 1UP.com, which is definitely the best explanation of all that console retro goodness released every week - and we applaud it!

As well as Jumping Flash for PSP and Ms. Pac-Man for XBLA, also profiled is Dungeon Explorer for the PC Engine/Turbografx 16, for which it's explained:

"There are two factors that might get in the way of your enjoyment of Dungeon Explorer: One, its graphics look awful on Virtual Console due to the Wii's inexplicably sub-standard video output quality for TG16 games. We're not sure if this is a Nintendo problem or a Hudson problem, but either way someone needs a stern talking-to. And two, Dungeon Explorer is not made for solo play. It's a Gauntlet-like medieval shooter with characters who have D&D-level hit points."

Toasty continues: "It's pretty unforgiving, and a single-player game can end rather abruptly. But with a friend? Dungeon Explorer is almost kind of magical. And with four friends (it supports five players) it's so magical the David Copperfield starts getting envious. It's not for everyone, but as a quick, stupid party game it sure beats another lame Mario Party sequel."

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