Author: Danny Neleman

Danny is a retrogame collector with a fascination for weird Japanese Sega Saturn imports. He founded Retrolike.net to get the sub genre of retro-inspired indie games and remakes the spotlight it deserves.

We are getting ready for Gamescom. We have reporter and Dutch/German retrogaming’s “bon vivant”, Dennis Fleaman on the show floor, ready to pick up all the juicy news from the convention floor! Of course we are in it for the retrolike games and the preshow for Opening Night Live dropped some trailers already which showed some cool stuff. Although Gamescom never has been a event for new game reveals, it does usually guaranteed first gameplay trailers and launch dates. Streets of Rogue 2 First of all, Streets of Rogue 2, has been in development in for quite a while, but…

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This is a Blasphemous review, played and tested on Xbox (Series X). The game is also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5 and Steam. Without bloodshed, there shall be no forgiveness Ever since the announcement of Blasphemous 2, we here at Retrolike.net, have been keeping a close eye on what the Spanish developer Game Kitchen was cooking. Within the ranks of Retrolike, Rob and I were the most interested in the game, both having played its prequel and being intrigued by it in our own ways. We are both Metroidvania enthusiasts, but we have had wildly different experiences with the first game. While I truly enjoyed the…

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ININ Games and Taito are definitely ‘sitting in a tree’, so to speak, as yet another IP is making its way to current-day consoles. This game is being added to the list, which already consists of re-releases and remakes like Bubble Bobble Everbubble, Parasol Stars, Taito Milestones 1 & 2, the Darius collection, and the Ray’z Collection that came out a month ago. This latest release is one you wouldn’t expect and probably haven’t even heard of. The game we are talking about is Spica Adventure. Until now, Spica Adventure was a 2005 Japan-only, arcade-exclusive game that has never seen…

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Lately, the sheer number of retro racers that have been dropped on the digital video game outlets has been a bit overwhelming. Not too long ago, we reviewed Classic Racer Elite and Sunrise GP. However, our site wasn’t established yet when Formula Retro Racing, 80’s Overdrive, and Slipstream (although you can check out my EuroRetroGamer’s video review) were released. With so many games coming out, their names are starting to blend together a little. And then we haven’t even delved into the games that initiated this trend a couple of years ago, such as Horizon Chase Turbo and Chasin’ Blast.…

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What is Antstream Arcade? Antstream Arcade is an retro video game streaming service. Think of it as Netflix for retro gaming. It features games from the most popular home computers and consoles up to the first Playstation. Also the service has a large set of arcade games to play. Aside from just playing these games Antstream offers Tournaments and Challenges to keep you busy. Antstream Arcade Accounts How much does Antstream Arcade cost? If you want to use Antstream Arcade on your Xbox, a regular one year subscription to the Antstream service will cost you $29.99/€29,99. You can also opt…

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Press release Arcade1Up today announced an authentic recreation of one of the world’s most popular fighting games is coming this fall. The Street Fighter™ II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine will feature 14 blockbuster Capcom games packaged in an authentic design inspired by the iconic Dynamo HS-5 shape. The machine is the newest addition in the company’s Deluxe line and will make its debut at EVO 2023 in Las Vegas this weekend and will be available at retail this fall. Fans can sign-up for updates now at Arcade1Up.com. With its attention to detail and vintage aesthetic, the Arcade1Up Street Fighter II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade…

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Tiny Thor’s PC Steam version was the second game ever to receive a 9/10 on Retrolike.net. We were extremely impressed by its neat production value, fun and unique hammer mechanic and tough but fair difficulty level. We have kept a close eye on our German friends at Asylum Square, and they now announced that Switch owners can join in to the fun as well. As of today, Tiny Thor is available in Nintendo’s eShop worldwide for $19.99/€19,99. Strictly Limited Games to release the physical version of Tiny Thor Aside from the digital version, Strictly Limited Games announced today that they…

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Press release It’s time to limber up and prepare to run, jump, and dash! Atari® has announced that pre-orders for the limited edition 2600 cartridge version of Mr. Run and Jump are now available on Atari.com. Mr. Run and Jump a simple yet challenging 2D platformer originally developed for the Atari 2600 video game console. Built to run on old hardware, Mr. Run and Jump is a brand-new game designed to be approachable to all players. Leap, the dog, has begun wandering toward the Dark Realm, and if he ventures too far, he’ll never be able to find his way back! It’s up to Mr. Run…

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