Gravitators, published by EastAsiaSoft, isn’t a typical shooter. Although 2D, each stage is its own area to freely explore complete with twin-stick aiming controls. It reminds me a lot of a Solar…
NGPC 2p Link Mode – NEO 21
Neo 21 is a Blackjack simulator for the Neogeo Pocket Color. There is no hot seat multiplayer mode but 2 copies can be linked where one player is assigned the role of…
Cattie (XSX) Review
Cattie is another low-cost, simple 2D platformer published by EastAsiaSoft. It lacks replay value, but the easy-going challenge is a casual way to burn an hour and earn all the big-point Achievements….
Mars 2120 (XSX) Review
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…
Turn To Mine (XSX) Review
Published by Sometimes You and created by the same developer as Catty & Batty: The Spirit Guide, Turn to Mine is an unexpectantly interesting, entertaining, and different type of puzzle game. Do…
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…
VIDEOCAST – Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid (Switch)
This week, Gillman and I play some of the super charming Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid by Spike Chunsoft on Switch. This game’s wholesomeness is turned up to 11!
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…
NGPC 2p Link Mode – BUST-A-MOVE
Bust-A-Move Pocket, aka Puzzle Bobble Mini, on the Neogeo Pocket Color has a 2-player vs mode when connected with a link cable. This is straightforward, no options, classic Puzzle Bobble but this…
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…