Retro Live 2017 - issue 2

Max was the superior title. There
was just something about those
characters that drew me into their
world. Sam and Max was also included
with LucasArts Archives,
and I promptly sold this second
copy to my buddy Maurice.
One evening I found myself back
over my Aunt’s house and The
Empire Strikes Back was on TV.
I hadn’t seen a Star Wars movie
since the 80s, but as there was
nothing else for me to do I sat
down and watched it. This was a
turning point for me, and it began
my obsession with Star Wars.
I discovered the expanded universe
that was being developed
around this time, starting with
Timothy Zahn’s Admiral Thrawn
trilogy of novels, and I became
immersed in it. Books, comics,
VHS originals of the movies, and
video games, I had to have it all!
1995 saw the release of Dark
Forces, and my recently acquired
PC was more than up to the task
of playing this game. While it was
receiving positive reviews in the
gaming press, it was still seen as
inferior to Doom. As a Star Wars
fan I completely disagree. I have
always felt that both games are
superior in their own right.
I would regularly keep an eye on
catalogues, looking for Super Nintendo
discounts. Though I now
had a job I was only a casual and
the games were still expensive. I
spotted a catalogue that featured
Super Mario Kart for $39.95. An
absolute bargain! I made my
way to the store, I believe that
it may have been Harris Scarfe,
and purchased the game. While I
hadn’t played it yet, Super Mario
Kart was receiving rave reviews