Published by Ratalaika Games and developed by lightUp, Adventurous Slime is basically palette swapped Beaked Buccaneer. Which is not a negative because this simple, casual, 1-hour Metroid-like is rather pleasant, albeit nothing…
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Basketball Classics (XSX) Review
Published by the newly revived Acclaim, Basketball Classics is a pick-up-and-play homage to classic 8-bit sports titles, particularly Double Dribble. This is a solid example of a new, retro game done right…
Wii-to-DS Link – Batman: The Brave And The Bold
Batman: The Brave And The Bold, The Video Game (2010) are forgotten Wii and Nintendo DS brawlers developed by WayForward. These neglected beat’em ups have a unique feature – the DS version…
Defending Camelot (XSX) Review
Defending Camelot is a tower defense title that takes obvious inspiration from Plants Vs Zombies. It doesn’t have the same level of charm as EA’s fan favorite but there is enough here…
Wii-to-DS Link – Shikakui Atama o Marukusuru: Kanzen Seiha Wii
Shikakui Atama o Marukusuru: Kanzen Seiha Wii is a Japan exclusive Wii game that makes the connection with the Nintendo DS a prominent feature. When synced, the handheld is used as each…
Raiden Fighters Remix Collection (Switch) Review
Raiden Fighters Remix Collection, by MOSS and H2 Interactive, is a compilation of three beloved vertical shooters: Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2, and Raiden Fighters Jet. Then, each title includes both the…
Wii-to-DS Link – Naruto: Dragon Blade Chronicles to Naruto: Shinobi Rumble
Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles (Wii, 2010) can be wirelessly linked with Naruto Shippuden: Shinobi Rumble (DS, 2011) to unlock a powerful magic attack in the Wii game. This Wii-to-DS communication feature…
Poker Night at the Inventory (PS5) review
Originally released in 2010 by Telltale Games, Poker Night at the Inventory was delisted from Steam in 2019. This 2026 remaster has been handled by Skunkape Games, a small group of former…
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf (XSX) Review
Let me quickly summarize Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf in case you won’t read my entire article. You really should play this game. Seriously! It is a heartfelt, thoughtful,…
Soulshard (XSX) Review
Published by Ratalaika and sold for $5, Soulshard is a concise precision platformer than can be played with one or two players in co-op. It only takes a half hour to clear…