Author: Danny Neleman

Indie studio Decemberborn Interactive has lifted the veil on its upcoming prequel, Cathedral: Crow’s Curse, set to take players back into the dark, foreboding world first introduced in their 2019 action-adventure title, Cathedral. This time the spotlight falls on Crow, a Shade Sentinel whose brief but pivotal appearance in the original game left fans eager to learn more about his story. Crow’s Curse combines 16-bit pixel art with modern features such as dynamic lighting and refined animations. This is a departure from the NES-style graphics from the first Cathedral game. These enhancements update the visual presentation without altering the sprite-based…

If you’re into a retro run-and-gun experience on original hardware, you might be in for a treat. We’ve had the privilege to take the demo build of Sovietborgs for a spin, a game set to release on multiple retro platforms in late 2026. Apart from playing the game itself, the Indiegogo campaign is in full swing. If you’re interested in special editions, this one should be high on your list, the perks for Sovietborgs are spectacular, to say the least. The game is slated for simultaneous release on Mega Drive/Genesis, Dreamcast, MS-DOS PC Big Box (on CD and floppies, no…

Set to launch on July 18, 2025, Shadow Labyrinth reimagines the venerable Pac-Man franchise as a dark, Metroidvania-style action adventure. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game celebrates Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary by flipping its bright arcade roots into a moody, sci-fi labyrinth filled with grotesque creatures and cosmic mystery. Players assume the role of “Swordsman No. 8,” guided by Puck, an orb-like companion that basically embodies the Pac-Man we all know and love but drips with unsettling menace. Together, the duo explore winding tunnels, unlock new abilities, and confront both platforming puzzles and bloodthirsty…

9 Years of Shadows is set to arrive on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms later this month (on July 31) after successful stint on PC and Nitendo Switch. This indie metroidvania stands out for its mix of colorful and moody pixel visuals, immersive lighting and exploration focused design. 9 Years of Shadows follows Amarys, the last heir of a kingdom overtaken by a sudden, unexplained darkness nine years ago. She returns to her family’s abandoned castle to piece together what happened, finding old letters, faded portraits and fragmented journal entries hidden in dusty corridors. Along the way, Amarys…

The manic side‑scroll shoot ’em up Mamorukun ReCurse! is scheduled for global release on September 25 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch. Co‑developed by City Connection and Clear River Games this remaster revives the 1997 cult classic with new content and modern polish. Some of the key updates include higher resolution sprites animated backgrounds and three game modes: Arcade for veteran players, novice for beginners and challenge for speed‑runners with remixed bosses and completion leaderboards. Controls now support both modern controllers and compatible arcade sticks. Audio enhancements include an arranged soundtrack plus original chiptunes for gamers…

These are the best Nintendo Switch controllers for retro and arcade gaming Going by the list of games we review on Nintendo Switch and the ever growing list of available games in Nintendo’s own Nintendo Online collections and Hamster’s Arcade Archives, you might, just like us, consider a controller to specifically scratch your arcade playing itch. Considering Nintendo’s hybrid handheld system may not standout as a premiere fighting platform, it does have a huge library of retro fighters, shmups and platformers, that hugely benefit from specific controller gear. In this guide we bundled the best recommendations across third party and…

Indie developer AuroraNest has officially launched Everdeep Aurora on PC and Switch, delivering a lovingly crafted pixel-art exploration game that harkens back to the golden era of 16-bit classics. Players control Shell, a cute little kitten, as she descends into subterranean caverns brimming with puzzles, hidden lore, and dynamic NPCs. The vibrant tilework and smooth animations hint at inspiration taken from early RPGs like Secret of Mana, while modern quality-of-life features, such as quick-save points and adjustable difficulty, ensure that both newcomers and retro veterans can fully enjoy the journey. Early previews highlight distinct biome designs, from bioluminescent fungal forests…

Originally launched in 1990 for the MSX2, Fray, an overhead run-and-gun spin-off of Micro Cabin’s Xak series, became a cult classic for its vibrant pixel-art and tight gameplay. Today (July 3, 2025), D4 Enterprise re-releases Fray on Nintendo Switch eShop worldwide for €/$6,15, complete with restored audio and original manual scans. The release is the latest addition to D4 Enterprise’s EGG Console-line of retro re-releases. EGG Console features dozens of MSX(2), PC-8801 and PC-9801 games and is similar to Hamster Corporation’s Arcade -Archive. It’s a great way to get a taste of these – for western audiences – obscure game…

In our preview of Hyper Sentinel Fusion we already hinted at a July launch for the Kickstarter campaign, and as of today, you can back the project by Huey Games. The campaign still has a way to go, but it has already pulled in more than a hundred backers, with pledges just over 10 percent of its intended goal of around €32,000. We’ve spent quite a bit of time with Hyper Sentinel Fusion and have a good sense of what the final game could deliver. The blend of Hewson Consultants classics Paradroid and Iridium with roguelite elements feels like a…

If you’re in the market for the next old-school Zelda-style action adventure Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo might just be your next obsession. Developed by indie studio Pocket Trap, this fresh take on the classic top‑down adventure genre swaps out the sword-and-shield hero for a boy bat, Pippit. He navigates a vibrant, interconnected world with all the trappings of a Zelda clone. Curiously dubbed a “yoyovania” game by its creators, it blends familiar mechanics, item-powered progression, urban dungeon runs and charming anthropomorphic NPCs with a quirky aesthetic that’s as playful as its name. A bat with a mission, a yoyo…