Retro Revival – Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute (Various)

Hello and welcome to the latest entry in the Retro Revival series, covering classic games that have been given a second chance to be appreciated by a new audience. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week, I will be covering a classic action game thatContinue reading “Retro Revival – Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute (Various)”

Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed by Idea factory, Compile Heart and STING, with Publishing handled by Idea Factory International, the legendary Mado Monogatari dungeon crawling RPG series is back. The young aspiring mage Fia sets off on an adventure at the Ancient Magic Academy, with her goal to be the next Great Mage. This title is availableContinue reading “Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy – Nintendo Switch Review”

Spy Bros. (Pipi &Bibi’s DX) – Steam Review

Overview – developed and published by RAWRLAB Games, in collaboration with Tatsujin Co, Spy Bros. (Pipi &Bibi’s DX) is a remake of the classic arcade game by Toaplan. Experience the classic arcade puzzle game about two spies, who must infiltrate buildings and plant bombs on their terminals to destroy confidential information. This title is availableContinue reading “Spy Bros. (Pipi &Bibi’s DX) – Steam Review”

Victory Heat Rally – Steam Review

Overview – developed by Skydevilpalm and published by Playtonic Friends, Victory Heat Rally is an arcade style racing game, inspired by classics of the genre like Power Drift. Take on the twists, turns and jumps of tracks across the Victory Heat Rally championship, battling it out with racers and rivals to be the VHRC champion.Continue reading “Victory Heat Rally – Steam Review”

Lost Gems – Baku Baku Animal (SEGA Saturn/Various)

Hello there! It is time once again for Lost Gems, the retro feature where I talk about games that have been forgotten, abandoned and removed from sale. This week, I am going to be discussing a game released on several platforms, with the most prevalent being the SEGA Saturn and Windows. So let us takeContinue reading “Lost Gems – Baku Baku Animal (SEGA Saturn/Various)”

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed and published by WayForward, in collaboration with Limited Run Games, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is the latest entry in the hair whipping, magic dancing adventure series. As the Half-Genie hero Shantae, stop Risky Boots world spinning plan in this once cancelled adventure, originally planned for the Game Boy Advance. This title isContinue reading “Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – Nintendo Switch Review”

Lost Gems – The NewZealand Story (SEGA Mega Drive)

It is that time of the week again, Lost Gems is here where I cover games that are no longer officially on sale. This week is a special one, where I will be discussing a classic game that received a unique port. The vibrant and challenging platformer, The NewZealand Story, developed by Taito for theContinue reading “Lost Gems – The NewZealand Story (SEGA Mega Drive)”

Kimono Cats – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed by HumaNature Studios and published by RedDeer.Games, Kimono Cats is a cosy adventure game based in old Japan about a pair of cats, who go on a trip through the festivals of Edo. By throwing darts, collect coins, items and play mini-games to create a vibrant village of your own. This titleContinue reading “Kimono Cats – Nintendo Switch Review”

Lost Gems – Poy Poy (PlayStation)

Hello and welcome to the latest entry in Lost Gems, the special feature series where I cover classic titles that have been forgotten, ignored or abandoned. This week, I will be covering one of the more experimental games for the PlayStation. The chaotic and frantic party action game Poy Poy, developed and published by KonamiContinue reading “Lost Gems – Poy Poy (PlayStation)”

MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies – Steam Review

Overview – developed by Compile Heart and Tamsoft, with publishing handled by Idea Factory International, MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies is an action spin off in the Neptunia franchise of RPGS. Set at Gamicademi, the Goddesses of Gamindustri are trying to save their school from closure by making a zombie movie, using zombies thatContinue reading “MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies – Steam Review”