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A new NES game now ported to Switch (also available on Steam), AdventureQuest 8-Bit: Dungeons and Doom Knights is an indie retro love letter to 8-bit greats like the original Zelda games, Castlevania, and even hints of old school Metal Gear. Loaded with humor and charm, this is a new original Nintendo game done right. […]
A shoot’em up with tower defense elements, Turret Rampage is a game that is sure to activate any anxiety you have. Not to be confused with low quality, this is a fun score-based distraction if you took your xanax this morning. Controlling a turret, it is your job to shoot all the invaders trying to […]
Demolish & Build by Ultimate Games is now available on Playstation consoles, ported from the original Switch and Xbox release. Unfortunately, it still runs like garbage, possibly even worse than the original Switch version, making it borderline unplayable. A first-person perspective game running with a low double digit framerate is a chore, causes frustrations, and […]
Originally released on the Sega Master System in 1992 and then ported to several other consoles including PC, GBA, and 3DS, Steel Empire is a quality, cult favorite shooter. Officially redubbed The Legend of Steel Empire for this Switch release, this is essentially the same game right down to the lack of extras. A PS4 […]
A wholesome maze-based first-person shooter presented in a retro style, this is a low cost Ratalaika digital download that is approachable, pleasant, and refreshingly simple. Taking place in a magical, fantasy environment, it is your job to find a few magical staffs, some keys to unlock doors, and navigate your way through a labyrinth of […]
A simple mini golf simulator published by RedDeer.Games, nGolf is casual yet picturesque. The pick-up-and-play control scheme is easy to understand but the lack of options and replay value makes the overall experience more on the limited side. Instead of going with the typical 3-click swing meter, all mini golf holes are completed by using […]
A vertical shooter published by EastAsiaSoft, Nephenthesys is a challenging and speedy shmup. In fact, the speed is too fast! Each playable ship, each with their own shot-type, all control the same. Meaning, the speed in which they move is so fast, each death is usually by accident, making it easy to bump into bullets […]
Shivering Stone is a single-screen block pushing puzzle game, aka Sokoban, built around a snowy visual theme. Using only the analog stick and the “A” button, gameplay is simple and built around trial and error. This digital download only costs a few bucks too. Playing as a young man portrayed as a tiny sprite, the […]
Sequel to Ravva and the Cyclops Curse, Ravva and the Phantom Library is more of the same but that is perfectly okay since the original was so gosh darn charming. Presented in a retro 8-bit visual style, you play as Ravva, an owl in a wizard hat, who can summon a few friendly deities at […]
Published by Ratalaika Games and available on all major platforms, Hirilun is a monochrome time-based platformer with a difficult to pronounce name. The goal is to get through the intricate obstacle courses in the shortest amount of time to earn a 3-star ranking. Unfortunately, this time-trail-based first person platformer is unplayable for me as there […]
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