Parasol Superstars – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – originally developed by Taito, with porting and publishing through ININ Games, Parasol Superstars is a vibrant bundle that brings two classic platformers to modern platforms. Take on the challenges of Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III and Spica Adventure, two very different adventures that share one thing in common, Parasols. ThisContinue reading “Parasol Superstars – Nintendo Switch Review”

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”

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”

THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure – Steam Review

Overview – developed and published by Bitobit under license from Taito, THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure is a full remake of the classic arcade game about the little bird on a big adventure. As Tiki, go on an adventure that covers the forests, caves and labyrinths, all to save Phee-Phee and the other Kiwis thatContinue reading “THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure – Steam Review”

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”

Lost Gems – Pac-Land (PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16)

Hello and welcome to the latest entry in Lost Gems, the special feature series where I cover games that have been lost, forgotten or removed from sale. This week I will be covering the home version of an arcade game, which was as close to arcade perfect compared to other releases at the time. SoContinue reading “Lost Gems – Pac-Land (PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16)”

Lost Gems – Splatterhouse Part 2&3 (MegaDrive/Genesis)

Hey there, I am back again with the next instalment for Lost Gems, which continues the special Halloween month, finishing a series I started earlier in the month. This week, I will be covering the sequels to the original Splatterhouse, which were developed by Now Production under the Namco banner. So let us take aContinue reading “Lost Gems – Splatterhouse Part 2&3 (MegaDrive/Genesis)”