Neogeo Pocket Color Selection  Vol.1 and Neogeo Pocket Color Selection Vol.2 are two amazing compilations released on Switch 1 and on Steam. While there was some slight variations between the Switch and Steam versions in terms of the game roster, these bundles should be celebrated for their quality emulation, robust feature set (multiplayer supported games […]

Developed by a small team and published by EastAsiaSoft, Starlight Legacy is a cozy, nothing fancy, relatively straightforward 16-bit style RPG. This old-school 10-hour campaign doesn’t always hit high notes, but it is a quality option for busy adults who enjoy RPGs but rarely have the time to play them. To its credit, it is […]

Published by PLAYISM, CATO: Butter Cat is a brilliantly fun 2D platformer now available on Switch and PS5. With 200 levels, mini games, secrets, and boss battles, there is a lot of toast-jumping in this $11.99 digital download. The gimmick behind this stupidly cute platformer stems from the merging of two unlikely characters. The cat […]

Originally released on PC and mobile in 2024, Please, Touch the Artwork 2 is now available on Switch and acts as a worthy continuation in comparison to the puzzle-heavy nature of the original. Playing as a dandy, suit-wearing skeleton, gameplay is similar to Where’s Waldo where you need identify certain objects hidden within each panel […]

Published by EastAsiaSoft for a measly $5, Submarine Survivor offers tremendous value. Sure, it is the next Vampire Survivors clone to come out this week, but this underwater survival simulator has a couple unique gimmicks to call its own. Playing as an auto-shooting submarine, the player has the choice to complete a series of 5-minute […]

Instead of being a new, retro arcade release designed around getting a high score, Flynn’s Arcade is making a pivot by publishing the addictive Skies Above, a leviathan defending simulator. The unique premise is newsworthy and thankfully the gameplay is there. This roguelite puts a stronger emphasis on story that directly blends into the gameplay, […]

Named after the primordial goddess of darkness, Caligo is an interesting one-hour walking simulator published by Sometimes You. The highlight of this $9.99 digital download is the deep and thought-provoking narrative. There is no way to win or lose, you pretty much just walk in a straight line, and the face buttons do nothing. Even […]

Published by Dear Villagers and developed by Exalted Studios, Big Helmet Heroes is a wacky 3D brawler with retro inspirations but outfitted with a modern presentation. For a beat’em up, there is a ton of meat on the bone whether playing solo or couch co-op. Armed with a light attack, a heavy attack, and a […]

First released on Xbox in the Fall of 2024, Farewell North by Mooneye Studios is now available on PS5 and it is just as heartfelt as ever. For more detail on this emotional game, see my article on the XSX version HERE mostly everything mentioned applies to this PS5 version.   The biggest difference in […]

Previously released on every platform except for Xbox, The Exit 8 is a weird, slightly unsettling looping walking simulator published by Playism.  This experimental game is essentially a “spot the difference” simulator set within a small, never-ending hallway. The Exit 8 sounds like a weird game because it is. Without a title screen, tutorial, or […]