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Jalopy, a game about driving through the European Eastern bloc with your uncle in the early 1980s, is probably the slowest and least exciting game you might ever play. While it will not please action fans, there is something definitely unique about the obscure approach of Jalopy’s gameplay. The ultimate gameplay loop involves driving from […]
Like Space Harrier before it, SEGA AGES Columns II is a faithful console port of the arcade version thanks to the consistently high emulation quality of developer M2. All the bells and whistles you expect are here including visual toggles such as screen stretching, enabling scanlines, and plenty of boarder options. Even the worbbly arcade […]
There is good reason you never heard of Ichidant-R before; it has a confusing name and was only released to Japanese arcades in 1994. Thankfully, Sega and M2 have ported this forgotten arcade title to Nintendo Switch under the SEGA AGES banner. The easiest way to describe Ichidant-R is to compare it to other mini […]
At first glance, the 2D pixel art of Reventure might look like a typical puzzle platformer, possibly with some Metroidvania gameplay, but includes something entirely unique. Instead of simply trying to save a princess, the ultimate goal is to unlock all 100 different endings. This might sound tedious, or even confusing, but just about every […]
You know those block pushing puzzles in every Zelda game, mostly in the ice dungeons, when you push a block and it slides until it stops by making contact with another block or wall? Cyber Protocol is essential 100 levels of this block pushing puzzle mechanic only amplified with traps, hazards, collectables, and a bright […]
Calling The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening 2019 Switch release a complete remake isn’t exactly accurate as it follows the same gameplay formula, narrative, and overall structure only with an entirely new coat of paint a few new quality of life enhancements. Perhaps calling it an overhaul, or an enhancement, is a little more fitting […]
Designed as a throwback to the best arcade brawlers of the 90s, Fight’N Rage is easily one of the best brawlers I’ve played. Not only is the game dripping with wonderful pixel art personality, the deep combat system and wealth of unlockables will keep the controller in your hand for hours. Taking place in the […]
Simulation games are out of control as there is basically a simulator for everything nowadays. Whether you are cleaning up a spaceship after a demon fight, trying to fix a broken car, navigating muddy roads transporting heavy cargo, or imitating a bee, there are no shortage of simulations, extending way beyond simulating city building of […]
It doesn’t take much to see that the original Torchlight was clearly inspired by Diablo. From the character types, combat, looting, and even how items pop out of treasure chests with the same wobble sound effect, the Torchlight series was clearly aiming to put their own spin on what made Diablo great. With Torchlight II, […]
In 1993, 10 year old me purchased Secret of Mana on SNES for, I want to say for $79.99, scrounging up all the Christmas, birthday, and chore money I could find. Although it broke the bank, I consider it to be one of the best purchases I made in my lifetime. Everything about this game […]
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