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  • Xeno Crisis heading to GBA at end of year

    Xeno Crisis is heading to GBA this year, pre-orders now open

  • Gaiares Collectors Edition review

    By Nicholas “SmugeeBear” McDonald Gaiares is a scrolling shoot ’em-up game that was originally developed and released by Telenet Japan under their Renovation Game/Renovation Products label. The game also saw a release in America where it gained a reputation over its advertising rather than the game itself. In 2021 Edia Co.,Ltd licenced Retro-Bit to re-release…

  • Rhythm Land Review

    By Nicholas “SmugeeBear” McDonald 16-Bit Rhythm Land Review  The Rhythm Land series of games is part of the 8-bit power series that was developed and published for retro hardware by Columbus Circle. The company has been responsible for peripherals and a series of releases and reprints recently, especially in Japan with examples such as Ultra-core,…

  • Toaplan Arcade Shmup Collection Vol. 1 

    Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Vol. 1 releases to Steam and GOG promising a fresh look at four classics thanks to the work of publisher Bitwave Games. The entire pack contains Truxton, Zero Wing, Twin Cobra and Out Zone but each can be bought separately. This gives real choice to players who may wish…

  • The Tale of Clouds and Wind Switch review

    The Tale of Clouds and Wind is the latest entry into QUByte Interactive’s Classic range. It was originally released as a Hong Kong Mega Drive title in the 90s before resurfacing again as an unlicensed indie title in 2015. Water Margin: The Tale of Clouds and Wind, to give its full title, was then quickly…

  • Blazing Rangers NES review

    Blazing Rangers, from developer Karu_gamo and publisher First Press Games, is the latest NES title to get a physical release. It was originally released on the Famicom, titled Honō no Rangerma, in 2021 but now has the chance to find a wider audience. There is always pressure on new games for retro systems as they…

  • GyroBlade Switch review

    GyroBlade is the latest retro shooter to hit the Nintendo Switch and it’s hoping to find its way onto your playlist when it releases on 19th December 2022. Those who wish to play it right now can try it on Steam or purchase it through a Japanese Switch account. GyroBlade developer H.T. Project Games aims…

  • Donut Dodo Switch review

    Donut Dodo, from indie publisher pixel games, has made its way to the Nintendo Switch. It was previously released on Atari VCS and Steam in June of this year. The arcade game aims to bring some traditional single-screen platforming to your screen while providing a tough challenge. According to the developer, it’s a game that…

  • Lucy Dreaming Steam review

    Lucy Dreaming is the latest point-and-click adventure title from Tall Story Games. Anyone familiar with the classics of the genre will feel right at home with this one as it follows the same tropes of the Monkey Islands and LucasArts behemoths of old. That is not to say it simply copies the ideas from them,…

  • A Winding Path Switch review

    A Winding Path was released on PC in August 2021 and has now wandered onto Switch so you can take your adventure on the road. A Winding Path wants you to relax into its calming world filled with slow-paced gameplay, charming characters and lighthearted story. Developer Three Eyed Games clearly set out with a mission…