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Kotenok is another low-cost ($5), simple platformer published by EastAsiaSoft. Other than easily adding 1,000 gamerscore to your Achievement total, Kotenok doesn’t offer much in terms of gameplay, depth, or replay value. Playing as a tiny kat, the goal is simple – make your way to the exit flagpole. Stages slightly grow in complexity over […]
Legend of Steel Empire originally released on Switch in early 2024 but Steel Empire has been ported to many system including 3DS, GBA, PC, the Sega Genesis (the original version), and was even re-bundled with Over Horizon and with Steel Empire Chronicles. So there might be a chance you own this game in one form […]
Originally released on Switch in 2018, Castle of Heart: Retold is an expanded version of the 7Level’s IP. Without question, this is the better way to play this action platformer. So what has been enhanced? From a presentation standpoint, everything looks better. The character models have been improved, the environments contain more detail, animations are […]
A horizontal shooter published by EastAsiaSoft for $9.99, Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a shmup with a serious name. When it comes to the threat of human extinction by aliens attacking, why does the fate of the world always come down to a lone rogue mercenary? Why isn’t there a team of highly skilled warriors ready to […]
Notice Me Leena – senpai! is a low-cost tower defense title that has a lot in common with Plants Vs Zombies. Since the tower types are almost identical, the main difference between Popcap’s cult hit and this EastAsiaSoft published release mostly comes from the contrasting visual style and odd narrative. The narrative is entirely unnecessary […]
Virtual League Baseball 2 was a completed Virtual Boy game that was never released as Nintendo’s system was canceled by that time. Thanks to the outstanding work at Planet Virtual Boy for finding and preserving this piece of gaming history. Here is a quote from Planet Virtual Boy to provide additional context:“Kemco planned to release […]
Ahro – Version 2.0 The Body & Spirit Update will be out Nov. 2025 on existing platforms (Switch, Steam)! Plus Ahro will be releasing on Linux (via Steam) and Atari VCS! In honor of the 1 year anniversary of the initial release of Ahro: Developer Oeh Interactive and well-established publisher of arthouse games Nakana.io are […]
During Sony’s State Of Play video in late September 2025, they announced the following games will be free to PS+ members in October 2025. PlayStation Plus Essentials PlayStation Plus Extra
Nintendo announced that Virtual Boy (1995) games will be coming to the Switch Online Classics service in February 2026. Apparently you will need to buy a $100 mock-VB headset to play these games in 3D. A lower-cost cardboard unit will also be available (but looks really uncomfortable to hold with the Joycons next to your […]
Originally released in 2002 as an indie game before indie games, horizontal shooter Platypus gets a full remake as Platypus: Reclayed. Its main gimmick obviously comes from the clay, stop-motion visuals, but thankfully it has been outfitted with fun, thoughtful shooter mechanics especially in local co-op. Remade with widescreen, 4k support, there is no denying […]
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