Author: Danny Neleman

Independent video game publisher VGNYSoft has been steadily releasing original titles and re-releases for the Dreamcast. The Dreamcast versions of Postal, FX Unit Yuki, and Armed 7 are just a few highlights from their previous releases. On November 20th, Sturmwind will finally reach gamers who pre-ordered the game. This new physical release arrives 11 years after the original version, which became one of the Dreamcast’s most iconic titles released post-mortem. The game is highly regarded by shmup fans and the Dreamcast fan community for its eye-popping 2D graphics and outstanding, original shoot-’em-up gameplay. VGNYSoft offers both a Standard and a…

During a brief and entertaining press conference held in Shinjuku, Tokyo, legendary Shmup publisher Success and equally celebrated developer Video System announced the release date for the imminent Sonic Wings Reunion. The game is a new sequel to the franchise that has not seen a new game release in decades. It is set to release on may 29th, 2025 and will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and Steam. Unfortunately there has not been an Xbox announcement. This must have to do with this being a Japanese releasebonly (as far as we know). We can only hope a Xbox…

On November 5, Metal Slug Tactics will launch on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch. There’s especially exciting news for Xbox players, as “Team Green” will be able to play Metal Slug Tactics on day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The game, which would otherwise cost €24.99, will be available as part of the Game Pass subscription, making it even easier for fans to jump into the action. Reviving Metal Slug Metal Slug Tactics is a fresh take on SNK’s classic Metal Slug franchise, trading in the usual side-scrolling…

It have been joyful times for 2D pixel art JRPG fans, as new games are released at a high frequency. Tomorrow, RPG fans should definitely boot up their Steam app. As of tomorrow a free demo version of Elemasta, a pixel art open-world RPG, will be available for download on Steam. Created by renowned pixel artist Hikaru Kobayashi, Elemasta invites players to go on a nostalgic adventure through beautifully designed 2D worlds. We can explore a vast open world, level up, gather allies, and collect powerful weapons and armor with over 3,000 types to choose from and collect. The game…

What are Retro Achievements? Retro Achievements are a community-driven initiative that brings a modern twist to classic gaming by introducing an achievement system similar to those found on current day gaming platforms, like Xbox achievements and Playstation Trophies. Players can earn these achievements by completing specific in-game challenges or reaching milestones while playing older titles through any of the mainstream emulators for a many retro game consoles. The centre of retro achievements community is the website Retroachievements.org. Does every retro game support Retro Achievements? No, In the list below you can see an estimate of ROMs that have Retro Achievement…

Since its release on Steam in August 2023, Kill the Crows has been met with high praise for its fast-paced action and distinctive gameplay. Riding this wave of success, developer 5minlab has now launched a newly refined version of the game on Nintendo Switch, a little over a year after its initial debut, for the price of an artisan “Flat White”: €/$ 4,49. Kill the Crows unfolds in a twisted Wild West setting, placing players in the shoes of “Isabella,” a revenge-driven gunslinger. She faces off against fanatical cultists who worship a mysterious faction of humanoid crows, culminating in action-packed…

This is not a hyper-stylized, modern take on video games molded into an NES game. It isn’t a roguelike or a deck builder either. Christmas Crisis 2 is simply a NES game as they were back in, say, 1988. German Garage Games, also known as our Gamescom and homebrew scene reporter Dennis Fleaman, has been infected with the homebrew virus after their first successful attempt. Based on the abandoned (and later obtaining the rights to) source code of a game in development by some members of Retroplayer.nl, Dennis—whose real name is Bert—decided to reverse-engineer the code and create his own…

Last summer, we dove into the Xbox version of the critically acclaimed Crow Country and discovered that this PS1-era-inspired horror adventure, developed by SnipperClips creators SFB Games, hit all the right notes. First of all, it’s incredibly fun and funny, while also being dense and eerie at the same time. The pacing is excellent, with a compact play area filled with countless neat little touches. We were surprised that the game hadn’t made its way to the Nintendo Switch yet, but that time has finally come! SFB Games has just announced the release date, and Nintendo Switch-only gamers won’t have…

Evercade editor Jimmy Lynn Sanchez takes a closer look at the September 2024 cartridge lineup, offering an in-depth unboxing and analysis. He also introduces viewers to the Evercade platform, providing context for newcomers, and highlights what to expect from the upcoming releases. With a blend of thoughtful commentary and forward-looking insights, Jimmy guides viewers through the latest in Evercade’s growing collection.

This Elsie review is played and tested on Nintendo Switch. The game is also available for Steam and Playstation 4/5 for €/$ 19,99. The first thing that passed through my mind when the key for Elsie arrived in my mailbox was that I wasn’t up for yet another roguelike. Again… The genre has had a good run but has been sucked dry of anything mesmerizing by now. I personally had a lot of fun with AK-Xolotl (which was reviewed by Rob), Dead Cells, and in the past Hades kept me busy for a while. But somehow, the genre has a…