8-Bit Adventures 2 (XSX)…
While we’re not exactly living in a world devoid of modern-day retro themed games, there is a distinct lack…
Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel…
Ratalaika Games and Shinyuden recently re-released Aero the Acrobat and Aero the Acrobat 2 on modern platformers. Rounding out…
Besiege (XSX) Review
An applaudable collaboration between Spiderling Studios and publishing veterans, Ultimate Games S.A, Besiege is a physics based puzzle game…
Ahro (Switch) Review
Available on Switch and Steam by Nakana.io and Oeh Interactive, Ahro is a 2D side-scrolling adventure with a message.…
Albino Lullaby, Episode 2:…
Standing as a sequel to 2015’s Albino Lullaby, Alice’s Lullaby is a journey into the madcap minds of indie…
Damikira (XSX) Review
Damikira is a chaotic action platformer geared around dark humor and bloody violence. The fluid pixel art is never…
Bakeru (Switch) Review
Goemon was a beloved, long running, series of games that spanned across almost all consoles; it has been almost…
They Came From The…
Published by Ratalaika Games, They Came From The Sky 2 is a fun, score based 2D side scrolling action…
Dros (XSX) Review
Published by RedDeer.Games, Dros is an adventurous platformer mainly based around environmental puzzle solving. The gameplay gimmick comes from…
UNO Ultimate Edition (XSX)…
When Carbonated Games and Microsoft Game Studio launched Uno in 2006 on the Xbox 360 as a part of…
Leo the Firefighter Cat…
Leo the Firefighter Cat is an adorable semi-open world firefighting simulator. It is a 3rd person shooter only the…
Ship Graveyard Simulator 2…
From Games Incubator, comes Ship Graveyard Simulator 2, a relaxing simulator game in which you step into the well…
Aidan in Danger (XSX)…
Developed by a small indie team, Aidan in Danger is a straightforward, retro-style action platformer based around simplicity. It…
Parking Garage Rally Circuit…
It wasn’t long ago since I was applauding 8-Bit Adventures 2 as an ideal go-to for those looking to…
MindSeize (XSX) Review
Created by Kamina Dimension, MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania platformer, oozing with retro charm and firmly following the ethos…
Cash Cow DX (Switch)…
Flynn’s Arcade, the publishers of the wonderful cult favorite Donut Dodo, released their latest new, retro arcade banger on…
The Last Shot (XSX)…
A puzzle platforming adventure game set in a war-ravaged diesel punk world, The Last Shot reminds me of games…
Kiki – A Vibrant…
Kiki – A Vibrant 3D Platformer is exactly as its name suggests. From a first-person perspective, players need to…
Aero the Acro-Bat 2…
A few weeks ago, Ratalaika Games and Shinyuden re-released Aero the Acro-Bat to modern platforms. Shortly thereafter, they announced…
112 Operator (Xbox One/Xbox…
Developed in a collaboration between Games Operators and Jutsu Games, 112 Operator is relatively deep simulation game, that puts…
Farewell North (XSX) Review
Published by Mooneye Studios, of the emotionally excellent Lost Ember, Farewell North is another melancholy tale designed to pull…
Arcane Blast (PC) Review
CampFire Games’ latest catalog entry comes under the guise of a roguelike adventure. Set in a cell-shaded world where…
Bloodhound (XSX) Review
Bloodhound, a fast-paced boomer shooter without a plot, is now available on pretty much all current gen consoles and…
SokoPenguin (XSX) Review
SokoPenguin is another low-cost, easy Achievement unlocking, casual Sokoban title published by EastAsiaSoft. It only costs five bucks and…
Sunsoft is Back! Retro…
Published by Sunsoft and developed by Red Art Games, Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection is a compilation of…
Thief Simulator 2 (XSX)…
After the fans sang their praises on Steam for Thief Simulator 2, the team at CookieDev have now released…
Artifice War Tactics (PC)…
With Artifice War Tactics, independent development studio, Silvine Game Studios, transports us to a medieval world, dripping in fantasy…
Shadow of the Ninja:…
Shadow of the Ninja, also known as Blue Shadow in Europe, was a high quality 2D side scrolling action…
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer…
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid, published by Spike Chunsoft, is one of the most laid back, relaxing, entertaining, and…
Tiny Pixels Vol. 1…
Published by EastAsiaSoft, Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 – Ninpo Blast provides a ton of high-quality shooter gameplay for only…
Phantom Spark (XSX) Review
Inspired by speedy racers such as WipeOut and F-Zero, Phantom Spark is designed entirely around one thing – speed.…
Mangavania 2 (XSX) Review
Mangavania 2 is more of the same in comparison to the original. Presented in a delightful and easy to…
Gravitators (XSX) Review
Gravitators, published by EastAsiaSoft, isn’t a typical shooter. Although 2D, each stage is its own area to freely explore…
Cattie (XSX) Review
Cattie is another low-cost, simple 2D platformer published by EastAsiaSoft. It lacks replay value, but the easy-going challenge is…
Mars 2120 (XSX) Review
Clearly inspired by Metroid Dread, Mars 2120 follows the basic Metroid formula only without life, passion, or purpose. Playing…
Turn To Mine (XSX)…
Published by Sometimes You and created by the same developer as Catty & Batty: The Spirit Guide, Turn to…
Farlands Journey (PS4) Review
Released on PS4 and Switch, Farlands Journey is a Sometimes You published retro platformer. The 2D pixel art is…
Aero the Acro-Bat (XSX)…
Originally released on 16-bit consoles in 1993, Aero the Acro-Bat is a mascot platformer featuring an anthropomorphic bat trying…
Retaliate (XSX) Review
A retro-inspired vertical shooter, Retaliate might look like some sort of Space Invaders clone by glancing at the gameplay…
Fishing Break (Switch) Review
Originally released on mobile, Fishing Break has been ported to Switch by Roofdog and Ultimate Games. It is a…
