Lost in translation

BEFORE BECOMING PART OF TT GAMES, TRAVELLER’S TALES WAS BEST KNOWN FOR CHARACTER-BASED ACTION TITLES SUCH AS TOY STORY, SONIC 3D AND CRASH TWINSANITY. FOUNDER JON BURTON HELPS RETRO GAMER CELEBRATE THE STUDIO’S FINEST RELEASES

Developer/publisher Bandai Namco Format PC (tested), PS5, Switch, Switch ...

What’s the story? Brawling glory

THE CHEATS, GLITCHES AND HIDDEN BITS OF THE CLASSICS

Hudson Soft’s Ninja Cop swung into action on the Game Boy Advance, delivering fast-paced, justice-fuelled thrills and playing like a cross between Strider and Bionic Commando. It now demands a hefty price on the second-hand market, but is it actually worth the effort to track down?

SIR MICHAEL MORPURGO on an animation inspired by his classic children’s story