I've managed to come to terms with the harsh reality that I'm never going to be able to find the time to write full reviews for every single game on the Sega Mega Drive Collection. I mean, I haven't even finished that Ocarina of Time review yet. However, I've managed to write the next best thing - a series of short reviews of Mega Drive games. And not just any short reviews; short reviews in limerick form. Here goes...

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Alex Kidd is stuck in the past

A forgotten relic that didn't last

You might call it treason

But there is a reason

He was usurped by a blue rat that runs fast

Altered Beast

I won't complain that you can't save

Or that the main character doesn't shave

But I can't help that Zeus

Sounds like a bit of a goose

When he shouts: "Wise Fwom Yor Gwave!"

Ecco the Dolphin

If I had to be a bit picky

I'd say that Ecco can get tricky

Do you think it's ironic

That this game outsold Sonic?

At least that's what I found out from Wiki.

Golden Axe

It's worth it for the funny cries

That play whenever someone dies

You might find that mean

Or even obscene

But I love watching them and their demise

Ristar

In his game, you play as a star

But don't think this game is sub-par

You attack with an embrace

Followed by a hit with your face

And yeah, it's just a bit bizarre.

Shinobi III

From the text above, you can see

That this is Shinobi number three

Taking a guy's life

By throwing a knife

As a ninja on a killing spree.

Sword of Vermillion

It's an old fashioned Role Playing Game

And as they go, this one's pretty lame.

The graphics are poor

Just play Phantasy Star IV

It's better and actually has an aim.