A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
From the same developer that worked on Resogun and Dead Nation, Sektori is an eye-melting, insanely paced, twin-stick shooter. The adrenaline pumping gameplay mixed with kaleidoscope visuals and techno soundtrack results in constant sensory overload. You know those warnings you sometimes get as a game boots up… the one that warns of seizures, don’t play […]
Square Brothers is an environmental puzzle platformer published by Ratalaika Games for $5. With no timer, score, unlockables, leaderboards, or way to die, this puzzle game is simple and reminds me a bit of Lost Vikings. You control two pickle looking characters. One is tall, skinny, and can jump higher but cannot fit into tight […]
Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke is another low-cost digital download published by EastAsiaSoft. A horizontal shooter with multiple playable characters, this shmup might sound appealing on paper but the end result feels horribly unfinished. This cartoony shooter might be the most baffling game I’ve ever played. Nothing makes sense and nothing is explained to the player. […]
Published by EastAsiaSoft, Halloween 1985 is a new, retro-style arcade gem that hits all the right notes. From the simple-yet-challenging gameplay to the mid-80s pixel perfect presentation, this low-cost digital download is easy to recommend. Perfectly timed for the 2025 Halloween season, this low-file size game takes some inspiration from classic Donkey Kong as there […]
Developed by a small indie team and published by Ratalaika Games, Beaked Buccaneer is a 1-hour Metroid-like romp that gets right to the point, doesn’t have any fat, and maintains uncomplicated gameplay throughout. It isn’t fancy but it doesn’t need to be. In fact, this simple and straightforward adventure is refreshing in 2025. Playing as […]
Published by Retroware, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit not only encapsulates the crude humor of the YouTube series, but it is also an excellent homage to NES greats. Unlike the games depicted on the show, this game doesn’t suck. Developed by Programancer, creator the superb Prison City, it is actually in contrast to the […]
Shipping in late October 2025, Hyperkin’s wired Competitor Xbox controller might look a little familiar. Taking obvious cues from the PS5 Dual Sense design, does this Sony inspired controller work well for Microsoft’s hardware? Retailing for $50, the Competitor comes with the following:-the controller-a 10-foot USB A to USB C cable-a sticker and other paperwork […]
Published by EastAsiaSoft, Redex is a side scrolling pixel-based survival shooter with some slight tower defense strategies. In short, this is a murder simulator revolving entirely around killing cute NPC mercenaries. Using a dual stick control scheme, the player is tasked with staying alive for as long as possible in a confined arena by shooting […]
Published by Ratalaika Games and developed by Petite Games, Blaster Force 3000 is a simple, straightforward, yet appreciated retro FPS that omits everything that isn’t entirely necessary. By watching the trailer for this low file sized digital download, it is easy to see inspiration from classic DOS Wolfenstein. However, looks are deceiving as Blaster Force […]
Originally released in 2006 for the Gameboy Advance and developed by Orbital Media, Scurge: Hive was one of those games that flew under the radar but was appreciated by fans. Interestingly, Scurge: Hive also received a DS port at the same time because it was released during that window when Nintendo didn’t know if they […]
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