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…
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Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke (XSX) Review
Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke is another low-cost digital download published by EastAsiaSoft. A horizontal shooter with multiple playable characters, this shmup might sound appealing on paper but the end result feels horribly…
Halloween 1985 (XSX) Review
Published by EastAsiaSoft, Halloween 1985 is a new, retro-style arcade gem that hits all the right notes. From the simple-yet-challenging gameplay to the mid-80s pixel perfect presentation, this low-cost digital download is…
Beaked Buccaneer (XSX) Review
Developed by a small indie team and published by Ratalaika Games, Beaked Buccaneer is a 1-hour Metroid-like romp that gets right to the point, doesn’t have any fat, and maintains uncomplicated gameplay…
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit (XSX) Review
Published by Retroware, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit not only encapsulates the crude humor of the YouTube series, but it is also an excellent homage to NES greats. Unlike the games…
Unfair Rampage: Knightfall (Switch) Review
Published by RedDeer.Games and developed by Imphenzia, Unfair Rampage: Knightfall is a 2.5D run-and-gun(ish) action platformer with procedurally generated stages. It is also available on Steam. Instead of running through specifically designed…
Hyperkin Competitor Xbox Controller Review
Shipping in late October 2025, Hyperkin’s wired Competitor Xbox controller might look a little familiar. Taking obvious cues from the PS5 Dual Sense design, does this Sony inspired controller work well for…
Redex (XSX) Review
Published by EastAsiaSoft, Redex is a side scrolling pixel-based survival shooter with some slight tower defense strategies. In short, this is a murder simulator revolving entirely around killing cute NPC mercenaries. Using…
Nuclear Gladiators 3000 (Switch) Review
Published by RedDeer.Games, Nuclear Gladiators 3000 is another survivors clone but this one is actually pretty good. Now available on Switch and Steam. There is a free demo on Switch too. The…
Blaster Force 3000 (XSX) Review
Published by Ratalaika Games and developed by Petite Games, Blaster Force 3000 is a simple, straightforward, yet appreciated retro FPS that omits everything that isn’t entirely necessary. By watching the trailer for…