Author: Danny

Bitmap Bureau’s most successful game will get yet another port. Xeno Crisis was originally released as a result of a Kickstarter campaign back in 2019 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. The Kickstarter’s stretch goals triggered an extensive porting program that would have been a running gag if the individual ports weren’t so great. Initially, the game was ported to the Dreamcast, Linux, macOS, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. Not much later, ports for the original hardware of the Neo Geo family (CD, AES, and MVS), PS4, and Xbox One were released. Eventually, Xeno Crisis was also released on the PlayStation…

This SCHiM review is based on the Steam version. SCHiM is also available on Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo Switch for $/€ 24.99. SCHiM has been on my radar for quite a while. It has been on many indie showcases since its announcement and didn’t went unnoticed. Primarily because of the game distinct look, it is instantly engraved in the collective indie game scene’s mind. It instantly recognizable look and quirky gameplay makes it quite a unicorn in the current day indie gaming climate, which could use a distinctive and creative game. Minimalistic by design As said, what immediately sets SCHiM apart from…

Japanese and PAL NES gem is coming to Nintendo Switch & PlayStation 4 on July 18th. On July 18th, ININ and Mebius will bring you the original retro game Over Horizon along with two versions of Steel Empire, bundled as Over Horizon X Steel Empire, digitally for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 for €14,99. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch begin now with 10% off until release. Over Horizon Over Horizon, formerly PAL territories exclusive and Japanese-only title, was developed by HOT-B (short for ‘He is OverThere, Because…’) how was, coincidently Steel Empire’s co-director too. This classic shoot ‘em up could easily be seen as a…

Steam’s Next Fest is behind us, marking the end of the traditional ‘E3′ season. While we saw some major announcements at Summer Game Fest and the publishers’ showcases like the Xbox Showcase, for our little niche, Steam Next Fest is where it’s at! Although Next Fest comes and goes quickly during a very game-busy period, some highlights do stand out. The beautiful thing is that all the games mentioned have playable demos, and some are in the Early Access phase. We’ve already reviewed some of the games from Next Fest that came out on other platforms earlier, like The Gravity…

After Fleaman’s article published on Thursday morning (13-6) it took a bit of time before the NWC90 35th Pro Edition controversy to finally kick in. But two days later, the retro game community kicked into gear to sling some shots towards this Kickstarter scam. YouTuber Mad Little Pixel posted a video jumping on it from the same angle as Fleaman’s: Between our article and Mad Little Pixel’s assessment of the situation, apparently Mihara and his conspirators have remove any mentions of the games included in the campaign details. Clearly and indication the people responsible are prepping for things to come.…

Times are great! We are in the middle of a beat ’em up renaissance right now, and to be quite honest, we can’t get enough of it. While modern beat ’em up games generally try to ride the wave of nostalgic sentiment, it doesn’t mean developers aren’t pushing the genre forward with new mechanics and more narrative-driven progression. The last two years have been especially great for gamers who are into 2D brawlers. In our opinion, these are the 10 games that everyone (brawler fan or not) should have played. So without further ado, here are Retrolike’s Best Modern Day…

This Crow Country review is based on playing the Xbox Series X version of the game. A review key was provided by the publisher. Everyone seeking to scratch their PlayStation 1 nostalgia itch must be having the time of their lives. It seems that the 1990s gamer generation is finally getting the dither-effects, texture flicker, and triangle poly goodness they deserve. The cartridge-based Nintendo 64 has been on retro gamers’ radar for a while, but undeniably, both the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn have more than made their mark in video game history. Their CRT aesthetic is getting more and…

A month ago, Evercade (or Blaze Entertainment) revealed their upcoming new hardware iterations, the VS-R and EXP-R, along with some accessories. The packaging of these accessories also revealed that Evercade Alpha should be coming soon as well. On the controller box art, the “Alpha” logo was featured, indicating the accessories are compatible with that unrevealed product as well. Lo and behold, a month after that announcement, Blaze revealed the new Evercade Alpha bartop arcade line-up! Mid-sized barcade According to the information on the Evercade website, the machine is fairly sizeable with a height of 41cm, which is more than twice…

Another week, another AntStream content drop! Following some very interesting additions in the last couple of weeks (Pinball Dreams, Pinball Fantasies, Bezerk, etc.), this week we get a couple of new Antstream games. another Atari 8-bit classic with Jumpman and the hidden arcade gem Steel Force. Also, this week’s challenge is one for the Pinball fans with the Jackpot T1C1 challenge in Pinball Mania. Steel Force is an action-packed 2D top down shooter from 1994. The player takes on the role of a federation soldier who fights pirates while trying to find the level exit. With various power ups, along…

This Goliath Depot review is played and tested on Nintendo Switch. Goliath Depot is available in the Nintendo eShop for €6,99/$6.99. The game is also available on PC/Steam. With play hours ever expanding for AAA games over the last decade, a substantial constituency of the gaming community is actively searching for shorter gaming experiences. So, it is not really a surprise that games like Goliath Depot are doing well enough to make a dent in the market. Games like these may be the fast food equivalent of a video game experience, but given the price of admission this genre usually…