Originally released on the Sega Master System in 1992 and then ported to several other consoles including PC, GBA, and 3DS, Steel Empire is a quality, cult favorite shooter. Officially redubbed The…
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Witch Rise (XSX) Review
A wholesome maze-based first-person shooter presented in a retro style, this is a low cost Ratalaika digital download that is approachable, pleasant, and refreshingly simple. Taking place in a magical, fantasy environment,…
nGolf (Switch) Review
A simple mini golf simulator published by RedDeer.Games, nGolf is casual yet picturesque. The pick-up-and-play control scheme is easy to understand but the lack of options and replay value makes the overall…
Nephenthesys (XSX) Review
A vertical shooter published by EastAsiaSoft, Nephenthesys is a challenging and speedy shmup. In fact, the speed is too fast! Each playable ship, each with their own shot-type, all control the same….
Shivering Stone (XSX) Review
Shivering Stone is a single-screen block pushing puzzle game, aka Sokoban, built around a snowy visual theme. Using only the analog stick and the “A” button, gameplay is simple and built around…
Ravva and the Phantom Library (XSX) Review
Sequel to Ravva and the Cyclops Curse, Ravva and the Phantom Library is more of the same but that is perfectly okay since the original was so gosh darn charming. Presented in…
Hirilun (XSX) Review
Published by Ratalaika Games and available on all major platforms, Hirilun is a monochrome time-based platformer with a difficult to pronounce name. The goal is to get through the intricate obstacle courses…
8 Colors Star Guardians (Switch) Review
Instead of releasing new, retro score-based arcade games like Donut Dodo and Murtop, Flynn’s Arcade has published 8 Colors Star Guardians, a nothing-else-quite-like-it RPG boss rush presented in a retro style. It…
Ultracore (XSX) Review with stream
Ultracore is a lost Sega Genesis game (Mega Drive) that was basically completed in 1994. Publisher Psygnosis decided to pull the plug at the finish line since next gen consoles were on…
Astlibra Revision (Switch) Review
2D action RPG Astlibra Revision has an interesting and impressive backstory. Mostly developed by one man over the course of 15 years, the final version is now available on Switch as opposed…