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Speed Factor is a retro-style racing game published by Ratalaika Games. There isn’t a whole lot of depth, but it wouldn’t be fair to complain considering the meager $5 asking price. The gimmick of this modern retro digital download comes from the cool visual style. In combination of the fast sense of speed and 2D […]
Originally released in 2007, Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam is now available on Switch and PS4 (playable on PS5) thanks to ININ, Studio Siesta, and Rocket Engine. This cute’em up has received a visual overhaul, includes new modes, and is defined as its most complete version to date. Trouble Witches is a […]
Published by EastAsiaSoft, Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition is a remake of the 1983 original and has inspired other tiles like Spelunky and Spelunker. Unfortunately, the lack of polish and modern features makes this a questionable callback at best. Playing as an explorer, the goal is to navigate a large, interconnected map to […]
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch and Switch 2, 2025) is compatible with all Metroid amiibo. The three specific Prime 4: Beyond amiibo (Samus, Samus on VI-O-LA, and Sylux) each unlock a small piece of content in-game. However, all other Metroid amiibo unlock one of five random sound effects. These amiibo can be scanned at any […]
Published by Ratalaika Games, Red Pippy is an endearing little 8-bit platformer about a bird learning to fly. This one-hour, casual romp doesn’t have much replay value but the low-cost, low stress, and each Achievements justifies the asking price. As I cleared the last stage and watched the brief ending sequence, the word “pleasant” kept […]
Retroware and Zenovia Interactive’s Neon Inferno is a striking run-and-gun shooter seeped in brooding mood, it is loaded with action, and has a deep, memorable tone. While the personality and visuals are cranked to eleven, sadly, the gameplay doesn’t exactly match high presentation values. The action takes heavy inspiration from classics like Contra and Wild […]
Published by EastAsiaSoft for $5, Bomb Kitten follows the classic Bomberman formula but with more reaction-based puzzle solving as opposed to explosive action. Instead of playing as a colored bomber dropping round bombs to destroy barriers and enemies, Bomb Kitten has the player controlling cat who drops square bombs to destroy barriers and enemies. However, […]
From the same developer that worked on Resogun and Dead Nation, Sektori is an eye-melting, insanely paced, twin-stick shooter. The adrenaline pumping gameplay mixed with kaleidoscope visuals and techno soundtrack results in constant sensory overload. You know those warnings you sometimes get as a game boots up… the one that warns of seizures, don’t play […]
Square Brothers is an environmental puzzle platformer published by Ratalaika Games for $5. With no timer, score, unlockables, leaderboards, or way to die, this puzzle game is simple and reminds me a bit of Lost Vikings. You control two pickle looking characters. One is tall, skinny, and can jump higher but cannot fit into tight […]
Dreams of Another, released by the Pixel Junk creator, deserves respect for trying to do something different – instead of a gun destroying things, it creates… at least this is how the game is marketed but isn’t exactly true. Sadly, the nonsensical narrative, repetitive gameplay, and awful audio qualities make this the leading contender for […]
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