Retro Revival – Ghouls ‘n Ghosts: Capcom Arcade Stadium/NSO Mega Drive (Various)

Hello and welcome to this special instalment of Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic games that have been given a second chance to reach a new audience. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week as part of Halloween Month, I will be coveringContinue reading “Retro Revival – Ghouls ‘n Ghosts: Capcom Arcade Stadium/NSO Mega Drive (Various)”

Retro Revival – Sonic Origins Plus (Various Platforms)

Hello! I have the next entry in Retro Revival, where I discuss the classic games that have been given another chance on modern platforms. These can be in the form of HD remasters, emulated ports and roms that are part of collections. This week, I will be covering Sonic Origins, a collection of the originalContinue reading “Retro Revival – Sonic Origins Plus (Various Platforms)”

IREM Collection VOL 3 – PlayStation Review

Overview – developed by TOZAI Games and IREM in collaboration with Ratalaika Games, with publishing by ININ GAMES, Volume 3 of the IREM collection brings three classic titles to modern platforms. Three more games that have been on trapped on expired hardware have broken free, being re-released onto new platforms. This compilation release is availableContinue reading “IREM Collection VOL 3 – PlayStation Review”

Taito Milestones Volume 3 – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – originally developed by Taito and published by ININ Games, Taito Milestones Volume 3 brings 10 more classic titles to modern platforms, powered by Hamster’s Arcade Archives tech. Take another leap back into the past and experience these classic arcade titles, including Bubble Bobble and Rastan Saga in this latest collection. This release isContinue reading “Taito Milestones Volume 3 – Nintendo Switch Review”

Valis: The Fantasm Solider Collection – Steam Review

Overview – developed and published by Edia Co, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection hits the steam platform, offering players the first three titles in the legendary side scrolling series. As the hero Yuko Asou, become the Valis Warrior and stop the evil ambitions that seek to destroy the earth, land of the spirits and theContinue reading “Valis: The Fantasm Solider Collection – Steam Review”

IREM Collection VOL.2 – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed by Ratalaika Games in collaboration with TOZAI games and IREM, with publishing by ININ games digitally, Volume 2 of the IREM collection blasts its way into the future with three titles coming to modern consoles. This collection of three titles have been locked on expired hardware for 30 years, with this beingContinue reading “IREM Collection VOL.2 – Nintendo Switch Review”

SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – developed by SUNSOFT and published by Red Art Games, SUNSOFT is BACK! Retro Game Collection is a special release of three Famicom games that are in English for the first time. Experience the 53 Stations of the Tokaido, The Wing of Madoola and Ripple Island, which have been officially translated for the firstContinue reading “SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection – Nintendo Switch Review”

Over Horizon X Steel Empire – PlayStation 4 Review

Overview – originally developed by HOT-B, brought to modern platforms Under the ININ GEMS label, Over Horizon x Steel Empire is a collection of overlooked side scrolling shooters. In this collection, players take on hordes of enemies in these single player shooters that were released way back in the early 90s, with a remake ofContinue reading “Over Horizon X Steel Empire – PlayStation 4 Review”

Felix the Cat – PlayStation 4 Review

Overview – originally released by Hudson Soft, with a port published by Konami via the Carbon Engine, Felix the Cat is a platformer collection featuring the 8-bit adventures of the famous black cat. As Felix, take on the evil Mad Professor, who has kidnapped Kitty, Felix’s girlfriend, so he sets off with his magic bagContinue reading “Felix the Cat – PlayStation 4 Review”

Taito Milestones 2 – Nintendo Switch Review

Overview – originally developed by Taito with emulation powered by Hamster through the Arcade Archives engine, Taito Milestones 2 is a collection of 10 more classic Taito titles from the arcade. This collection has been published by ININ Games, with digital and physical editions exclusively for Nintendo Switch (while stocks last). There will be linksContinue reading “Taito Milestones 2 – Nintendo Switch Review”