A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
Published as another low-cost downloadable title by EastAsiaSoft, Legend of Cyber Cowboy is a roguelite trying to be a Smash T.V. clone wrapped around a desert cowboy theme. Overall, its heart is in the right place, but the lack of variety and balance issues drastically holds back the fun factor. Playing as a cybernetic cowboy, […]
Radar Mission is Nintendo’s take on classic Battleship. In addition to a typical turn-by-turn game of classic Battleship, Nintendo also developed a real time shooter within the Game B mode. It is actually impressive for a 1990 Gameboy game and still holds up today. See it here:
Published by RedDeer.Games, Maki Paw of Fury is a nostalgic tribute to retro beatâem ups. Covered in beautifully fluid pixel art, this brawler is unfortunately a one note lesson in repetition. Playing as a warrior fox, a friend gets kidnapped and it is your job to save her from the throngs of anthropomorphic bad guys. […]
Created by retro developer SEEP and published by Ratalaika Games, Ninja 1987 is an homage to classic action platformers of the 8-bit era. For a game that only costs a mere five bucks, it has its flaws but it is hard to complain about this 2-3 hour pleasurable, smile inducing quest. Outfitted with nothing more […]
Battleship on the original Gameboy features a 2-player link cable versus mode. This is one of those games that is ideal for linked play because each player needs their own screen. Thankfully, this handheld version features limited use special weapons to make gameplay a little more fun and faster paced. See it here:
The Taito Milestones collections combine ten Arcade Archives titles into one lower price compilation. Similar to the first two Milestones titles, Taito Milestones 3 features a smattering of excellently emulated arcade games. This compilation mostly focuses on action games but it isnât without variety. The standout title has to be Bubble Bobble, the iconic co-op […]
Westildâs Law is another high quality, low-cost downloadable title published by Ratalaika Games. Designed around a western theme, this twin-stick shooter is addictive, polished, and fits firmly within Ratalaikaâs quality library of pixel-based games. A town has been overtaken by bandits and it is your job to stop them, rescue hostages, and take down gunslinging […]
Super Spy Raccoon is another original retro-style low-cost arcade release published by Flynnâs Arcade. Unlike the fast-paced platforming of Cash Cow or the high action of Satryn DX, Super Spy Raccoon sort of plays as if classic Donkey Kong was a stealth game. Â Playing as a sneaky raccoon, the playerâs only verbs are run […]
Cool Cool Toon on Sega Dreamcast can be linked with Cool Cool Jam on the Neogeo Pocket Color. There is an Upload and Download option for both games.In summary, money (aka Jollars) earned the in Jam can be added to the total in Toon. Jollars can then be spent in the Dreamcast game to unlock […]
Created by KaleidoGames, Slam and Roll is essentially what happens when you mix Snow Bros. with Bubble Bobble wrapped around a casual sports theme. It is a fun, old-school arcade experience especially when played in local co-op. There are even small hints of classic Buster Bros. and Dig Dug in here too. Aliens have invaded […]
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