TurboGrafx-16

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones

I can't see why Keith Courage in Alpha Zones has yet to appear on the Virtual Console. It's boring, sure -- but it's not like there aren't any clunkers already available for download. At least give Wii owners a chance to see one of the reasons the Turbo stumbled. If you have a real-deal TurboGrafx-16 in your collection, you likely already own this middling platformer. But if you are strangely without it, don't pay very much for it should you add it to your library. It's just such a mediocre experience.

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones may seem tough at first, but once you figure out the underworlds and bosses, it’s a snap. This is a game which would rather overwhelm you than challenge you. If you see Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, there’s no shame in being Keith Coward and running away from it.

The collision detection isn't so hot, but this often works to you advantage as you can sometimes whack things with your sword that should be out of reach. The underground areas are so repetitive that I thought I was going in circles when I really wasn't. Keith Courage is awfully generic and seriously lacking in the fun department. The designers tried to piece together a lot of disjoint ideas, resulting in an awkward mess. You get unlimited continues, but it's unlikely you'll want to use them.