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)”
Tag Archives: run and gun
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Programancer and Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with publisher Retroware, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is the latest adventure starring the foul mouthed internet game critic. The Nerd has found himself at the center of a threat to gaming himself, now he must face his greatest enemies to save gaming.Continue reading “Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit – Steam Review”
Retro Revival – Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute (Various)
Hello and welcome to the latest entry in the Retro Revival series, covering classic games that have been given a second chance to be appreciated by a new audience. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week, I will be covering a classic action game thatContinue reading “Retro Revival – Elevator Action Returns S-Tribute (Various)”
Lost Gems – The NewZealand Story (SEGA Mega Drive)
It is that time of the week again, Lost Gems is here where I cover games that are no longer officially on sale. This week is a special one, where I will be discussing a classic game that received a unique port. The vibrant and challenging platformer, The NewZealand Story, developed by Taito for theContinue reading “Lost Gems – The NewZealand Story (SEGA Mega Drive)”
Retro Revivals – Sunset Riders (Arcade Archives)
Hello, and welcome to Retro Revival a new regular feature, where I will be discussing retro titles that have been given a new lease of life on modern platforms. The titles featured in this series will range from HD remasters, emulated ports and titles that are included in collections. To start off this new feature,Continue reading “Retro Revivals – Sunset Riders (Arcade Archives)”
S. Prysm Destroyer – PlayStation 4 Review
Overview – developed by MaidsWithGuns and published by Eastasiasoft, the endless 2.5D run and gun platform shooter S. Prysm Destroyer comes to consoles. As anime girl Amor, pilot the giant mech Prysm Destroyer, taking on the primordial beasts that have overtaken humanity and pushed them underground. This version of the game is now available forContinue reading “S. Prysm Destroyer – PlayStation 4 Review”
Best of 2024 Retrospective
Hello there! 2024 is almost over and it has been quite the year in gaming, with some ups and downs. There have been new entries in long running franchises, revivals of classic titles and indie game standouts, alongside some under baked and poorly received titles. I have played a lot of games for this siteContinue reading “Best of 2024 Retrospective”
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”
S. Prysm Destroyer – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by MaidsWithGuns, S. Prysm Destroyer is a 2.5D Platform run and gun shooter, where players control a giant mech to destroy the creatures that threaten humanity. As the mech pilot Amor, control the Prysm Destroyer and eliminate the Primordial beasts, which have forced the remnants of humanity to live inContinue reading “S. Prysm Destroyer – 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”