Explore the Multiverse of Gaming

Unleashing the Power of Play

Dive into a universe where gaming meets creativity. Discover the latest reviews and insights into game design. We look at games differently than most people. Every game is a journey –

you’re invited.

Our Passion for Gaming

At Up Up Down Down Games®, we are committed to delivering comprehensive game reviews, delving into the art of game design, and looking at the history behind your favorite fandoms. Our mission is to provide gamers and game designers with insightful content that enhances their gaming experience and fuels their creative endeavors.

Latest Reviews

Pac-Man

by Todd | December 12, 2022 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

If you don't know what Pac-Man is... do you even game, bro? This one is an arcade port that Nom Nom Noms as well as you might expect.

Swords and Serpents

by Todd | September 16, 2022 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

I mostly got this game cause I like RPG's and I loved the cover art. Sadly, that art was nowhere to be seen in the actual game (which is fair for an 8 bit game). Luckily the dungeon crawler RPG aspect made up for it. I may be pushing it a bit giving it a 9/10 but it...

Maniac Mansion

by Todd | June 3, 2022 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

Perfect score if you get the version where Sid can put a hamster in the microwave. Almost perfect score if you play the censored version. Either way this game is incredible and we haven't seen it's like since it was made. The number of different endings and solutions...

Championship Bowling

by Todd | March 16, 2022 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

Terrible. F.

Kirby’s Adventure

by Todd | December 17, 2021 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

This is a great example of what Retro Gaming should be. Old school platformer. Unique mechanics. Fun graphics and a cohesive world. For a game that relies on sucking to succeed, it surprisingly doesn't. Worth buying an old NES and cart just to play it.

RC Pro-Am

by Todd | September 18, 2021 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

This game is jam packed with 32 tracks of fun for... 1 player. Ok, so maybe it would have been better as a multiplayer, but as far as racing games go on the ol' NES this one is great. I particularly like being able to upgrade your car. It can get difficult after the...

Yoshi

by Todd | June 23, 2021 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

I'll be damned. Another Yoshi game before the SNES. I guess I was under a rock during my childhood. I swear Yoshi didn't exist before I used him as a SPAS (Sacrificial Pit Avoidance System). But someone sent me this game and proved me wrong after seeing the Yoshi's...

Millipede

by Todd | March 11, 2021 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

Listen kids, most of you wouldn't know what end of an NES cart to blow into if it was in a back alley offering you $20. So I really don't think you'll understand what it means that they took an arcade game and smushed it down to work on on 8-bit game system. If you do...

Skate or Die

by Todd | December 13, 2020 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

Can't really say why this one gets 3/10. I guess as a nod to my friends who liked it growing up. I'd probably just call it Skate or Why? As in, "Why in the ever loving fuck am I playing this?" I didn't like it as a kid but decided to give it another shot. Still don't...

Milon’s Secret Castle

by Todd | September 11, 2020 | NES, Retro Games | 0 Comments

True story, I only know how to make this game tolerable because my friends and I played the shit out of it when it came out. Turns out the castle is called Castle Garland and we were convinced there was a Final Fantasy 1 easter egg somewhere in it. Spoiler alert -...

Jaws

Jun 12, 2018 | NES, Retro Games

Do. Not. Play. Games. Based. On. Movies. It gets a 1/10 because one of my friends really likes it. I do not understand why.

Mickey Mousecapade

Mar 5, 2018 | NES, Retro Games

Recipe for finding your soul mate: Step 1 - Play this game with a romantic prospect for an hour. Step 2 - Check to see if you either of you has murdered the other. Step 3 - If you are both still alive, marry the other person. Seriously though, the two player mode is...

Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!

Dec 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

Ok. The 9/10 score is probably more nostagia than anything. That said, this game holds up surprisingly well. The graphics are what you expect from an 8-bit game and the sound is what it is. The real star though (no, not Mike Tyson), is the fun still to be had in...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »

Do You Enjoy Quests?

Join our newsletter to and you may be invited to an exclusive quest or two…

It's not a cheat code. it's a lifestyle.