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…
Tag: Xbox Series X
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Super Woden GP II (XSX) Review
Super Woden GP II is more of the same in comparison to the original. It is an isometric racer that looks like the player is controlling a remote-controlled car within a diorama…
Exophobia (XSX) Review
Exophobia is an homage to the roots of the shooter genre. Putting action and exploration first, this retro throwback is the perfect new, old first-person shooter fans will enjoy. Fighting your way…
RPM: Road Punk Mayhem (XSX) Review
RPM: Road Punk Mayhem is a vertical shooter that doesn’t hold your hand, never shows mercy, and forces players to get good. The learning curve and difficulty factor are steep, but you’ll…
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III (XSX) Review
ININ and Taito have re-released Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III on Xbox, Playstation, and Switch, originally released on PC Engine in 1991. This is a worthy sequel to Bubble…