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”

Telenet Shooting Collection – Steam Review

Overview – originally developed by Telenet Japan and Wolf Team, with Edia Co bringing them to new audiences, the Telenet Shooting Collection is a selection of classic retro shooters from the 90s. Players can enjoy four classic shooter titles, from the PC-Engine Super CD Rom and SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis, with some of the games neverContinue reading “Telenet Shooting Collection – Steam Review”

Disgaea 7 Complete – Nintendo Switch 2 Review

Overview – developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by NIS America, Disgaea 7 Complete is the enhanced and definitive version of the latest SRPG title in the series. As the wayward warrior Fuji and the otaku Pirilika, cause chaos across the Hinotomo Netherworlds, fighting demons, making money and learning the way of Bushido. ThisContinue reading “Disgaea 7 Complete – Nintendo Switch 2 Review”

Trouble Witches Final!: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam – PlayStation 4 Review

Overview – developed by Rocket Engine and Studio SiestA, with publishing handled by ININ Games, Trouble Witches Final: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam is the latest update to the Cute ‘Em up shooter. Take to the air with one of 12 witches, each with unique character stories and play styles in frantic bullet hell action. ThisContinue reading “Trouble Witches Final!: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam – PlayStation 4 Review”

Dancin’ Divas – Steam Review

Overview – developed by MrPr1993 and published by Shady Corner Games, Dancin’ Divas is a retro styled brawler inspired by the classics of the genre. As one of four tough as nails cabaret singers, set out to reclaim your treasures from the mysterious moustachioed villain Van Bad, while causing chaos along the way. This titleContinue reading “Dancin’ Divas – Steam Review”

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”

Neon Inferno – Steam Review

Overview – developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, Neon Inferno is a blend of Run n’ Gun action and gallery shooter, taking place in a neon soaked cyberpunk New York. In 2055, NYC is split into territories where battles for domination take place, between several major factions including the Yakuza and NYPD. ThisContinue reading “Neon Inferno – Steam Review”

Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion – Steam Review

Overview – developed and published by Bubby Darkstar, Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion is an absurdist first person shooter, set in Amerikaw that is being invaded evil robots. As Shooty, take on the robot horde and save the world from the robot invaders, while interacting with a colorful cast of idiotic NPCs throughout the game. ThisContinue reading “Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion – Steam Review”

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)”

Ai-deal-Rays – Steam Review

Overview – developed and published by Riez-ON, AI-deal-Rays is a fast paced 3D action game, set in a world of advanced AI androids, where technological advancements have led to AI and humans living together. One night, you meet AI-Deal, a full-intelligence android during an emergency, becoming her owner and entering intense battles. This title isContinue reading “Ai-deal-Rays – Steam Review”