Overview – developed by Idea Factory, Compile Heart and Hyde, with Publishing by Idea Factory International, Ariana and the Elder Codex is a 2D action adventure set in a world where magic has vanished. As the Librarian Ariana, venture into the Seven Hero Codices and repair them, battling monster and uncovering the stories within. ThisContinue reading “Ariana and the Elder Codex – Nintendo Switch Review”
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Judy’s Adventure DX – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Phoenix Adverdale and published by RAWRLAB Games, Judy’s Adventure DX is a Game Boy Color platformer, with precision based action in a retro style. As Judy, go on an adventure to get back home after a mysterious hand steals her house key, exploring a colorful pixelated world. This version of theContinue reading “Judy’s Adventure DX – Steam Review”
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery – Nintendo Switch Review
Overview – developed by Compile Heart and Idea Factory, with publishing handled by Idea Factory International, Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is a delivery service RPG with a board game twist. As Yuri, command the Cutie Angels, a delivery team that travel perilous lands to make sure packages get there on time. This title is availableContinue reading “Calamity Angels: Special Delivery – Nintendo Switch Review”
Homura Hime – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Crimson Dusk and published by PLAYISM, Homura Hime is an anime style action game, mixing reactive hack and slash action and bullet hell tension. As the Exorcist Homura Hime, travel across the human world and the demon realm on missions to exorcise the supernatural, facing dangers at every turn. This titleContinue reading “Homura Hime – Steam Review”
Retro Revival – Crossed Swords: ACA NEOGEO (Various)
Hello and welcome back to Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic games that have been given a second chance of life. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week, I will be starting my odyssey into the NEO GEO library for this feature, startingContinue reading “Retro Revival – Crossed Swords: ACA NEOGEO (Various)”
Best of 2025 Retrospective
Hello there, and welcome to my end of year retrospective. This has been a pretty unpredictable year for gaming, with some amazingly fun games being released, alongside some real train wrecks. There have been series revivals, continuations of existing franchises and excellent indie titles, there was even a once cancelled game finally being brought toContinue reading “Best of 2025 Retrospective”
Lost Gems Special – Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)
Hello and welcome to the latest instalment of Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been lost, forgotten or pulled from official distribution. This week is the follow up to my feature earlier in the month, where I discussed NiGHTS into Dreams, the on-rails flying adventure for the SEGA Saturn. This timeContinue reading “Lost Gems Special – Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)”
Lost Gems – NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)
Hello there and welcome to Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been lost, abandoned or simply forgotten. This week I will be discussing a title that is near and dear to me, the classic on-rails flight adventure from Sonic Team, developed and published for the SEGA Saturn. This feature will alsoContinue reading “Lost Gems – NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)”
Lost Gems – Marvel Land/Talmit’s Adventure (Genesis/Mega Drive)
Hello there, it is time for another entry in Lost Gems, the series where I cover classic titles that have been forgotten, abandoned or simply removed from distribution. This week, I will be covering a rather underrated platform adventure game, which released in arcades before jumping to the Mega Drive. So it is time toContinue reading “Lost Gems – Marvel Land/Talmit’s Adventure (Genesis/Mega Drive)”
Princess of the Water Lilies – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Whyknot Studio in collaboration with publisher Red Dunes Games, Princess of the Water Lilies is a 2D puzzle platformer, taking place in a magical handcrafted world. As a cat that is adopted and raised by a family of frogs, go on a magical adventure to save your home from a mysteriousContinue reading “Princess of the Water Lilies – Steam Review”