Village in the Shade – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by NIS America, Village in the Shade is a cosy farming sim set in a Japanese Village, but not everything is as it seems. Make your home in the mountain village of Kagatsu, cultivate the land that has been provided to you, but be careful toContinue reading “Village in the Shade – Nintendo Switch Review”

Birdcage – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed by POLYGON BIRD and published by Eastasiasoft, BIRDCAGE is a story driven bullet hell shooter, using a mix of 2D spritework and 3D environments taking inspiration from 90’s classics. The world is threatened by the space colony CAGE, with a newly awakened pilot tasked with taking down their weapon from the inside.Continue reading “Birdcage – Nintendo Switch Review”

R-Type Dimensions III – Re-Launch Review

Overview – developed by KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and published by Tozai Games and ININ, R-Type Dimensions III is a remake of the classic SNES/Super Famicom shooter from IREM. Take the fight to the Bydo Empire again, this time as the pilot of the R-90 and venturing into enemy territory. This title has been officially relaunched onContinue reading “R-Type Dimensions III – Re-Launch Review”

Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection – Steam Review

Overview – originally developed by Team 17 and brought to modern platforms by Antstream and Commodore, Alien Breed 35th Anniversary collection brings 6 classic Sci-Fi horror games back. Take on the first era of Alien Breed, with top down and first person action, spanning space stations and planets to fight the Alien horde. This collectionContinue reading “Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection – Steam Review”

Future Knight – Steam Review

Overview – developed by Studio Koba in collaboration with publisher Aeternum Game Studios, Future Knight is a 2D run ‘n’ gun shooter that blends frantic action and an LCD style inspired by retro handhelds. As the Future Knight, you have to go in time to save humanity, as the lady from the past has brainwashedContinue reading “Future Knight – Steam Review”

Mexican Ninja – Steam Review

Overview – developed by Madbricks and developed by Amber Studio, Mexican is a 2.5D hack and slash brawler, mixing roguelike elements with chaotic and blood soaked combat. As the Mexican Ninja, take on the Narkuza, the criminal syndicate that has taken over the region of Nuevo-Tokyo. This title is available for the PlayStation, Xbox andContinue reading “Mexican Ninja – Steam Review”

Aggelos – Re-Review

Overview – developed by WONDERBOY BOBI in collaboration with Storybird Games, with publishing by PQube Games, Aggelos is a retro style action adventure, with light RPG elements. As the hero, explore the land of Lumen and save the Kingdom from destruction, as monsters from a dark dimension seek to invade and take over. This titleContinue reading “Aggelos – Re-Review”

Shoe it All! – Steam Review

Overview – developed and published by Amberbite in collaboration with Bright Gambit, Shoe it All! is a physics based action game, where the player must launch shoes to solve puzzles. Play as the rebellious teen Lace, challenging authority and the order of the world, armed with a swing and a pile of shoes to causeContinue reading “Shoe it All! – Steam Review”

Super Woden Rally Edge – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed by ViJuDa and published by Eastasiasoft on consoles, Super Woden Rally Edge is a rally spin-off in the Super Woden racing series, taking the races from regular tracks to rally style courses. Take on stages inspired by real world locations in the Rally Edge Championship, with cars that are based on classicContinue reading “Super Woden Rally Edge – Nintendo Switch Review”

Retro Revival – ACA NEOGEO Sengoku (various)

Hello and welcome to another instalment of Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic games that have been given a second chance at life. In this feature I cover HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations in part or as a while. This week I will be diving into another NEOGEO release with Sengoku, aContinue reading “Retro Revival – ACA NEOGEO Sengoku (various)”