Clearly inspired by Metroid Dread, Mars 2120 follows the basic Metroid formula only without life, passion, or purpose. Playing as an unnamed character, there really is no story which makes the experience…
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Aero the Acro-Bat (XSX) Review
Originally released on 16-bit consoles in 1993, Aero the Acro-Bat is a mascot platformer featuring an anthropomorphic bat trying to save circus performers. Retro game publisher Ratalaika Games has ported this 30-year-old…
Farlands Journey (PS4) Review
Released on PS4 and Switch, Farlands Journey is a Sometimes You published retro platformer. The 2D pixel art is quite colorful but gameplay is tediously repetitive. Playing as a young witch, the…
Retaliate (XSX) Review
A retro-inspired vertical shooter, Retaliate might look like some sort of Space Invaders clone by glancing at the gameplay trailer. While retro in design, there one main gimmick and numerous modes to…
Fishing Break (Switch) Review
Originally released on mobile, Fishing Break has been ported to Switch by Roofdog and Ultimate Games. It is a low-cost, casual fishing experience built around short-burst arcadey gameplay. The gameplay loop is…
VIDEOCAST – Visions of Mana (PC, demo)
This week, Gillman and I play some of the Visions of Mana demo. At the time of this stream, the game will be available in a few weeks and players of the…
Retro Revengers (XSX) Review
Ratalaika Games and Shinyden have been on fire recently, releasing a slew of retro releases made modern once again. Retro Revengers continues this streak only this time fans are given an original…
Super Woden GP II (XSX) Review
Super Woden GP II is more of the same in comparison to the original. It is an isometric racer that looks like the player is controlling a remote-controlled car within a diorama…
Exophobia (XSX) Review
Exophobia is an homage to the roots of the shooter genre. Putting action and exploration first, this retro throwback is the perfect new, old first-person shooter fans will enjoy. Fighting your way…
Over Horizon X Steel Empire (PS4) Review
Released by ININ and Mobius, the Over Horizon X Steel Empire compilation is a quality collection of shooters released with an appealing price point. The timing is a little odd, considering that…