Author: Danny

This is our review for Hyper-5 released by Magic Cube on the Nintendo Switch. It is available now for $/€ 9.99 and is on sale until 5/2/2023 for $/€ 7.99 in the eShop. It appears that there is a constant stream of shmups being released on Steam, itch.io, and consoles. Apart from quantity it appears its a challenge for indie developers to differentiate their new games. Innovation in this genre can be particularly difficult with so much games coming out. We’ve seen bullet hells, bullet grazers, horizontal and vertical shmups, as well as various combinations. However, to the best of…

We already reported on the huge success Mergen & Blade claimed with 500,000 players on Xbox (Game Pass) and Steam combined. Now developer Magic Cube blew up the already scheduled up dat with more new content than originally intended. The update includes 8 new characters and 2 new missions. Inherent to the gameplay, each character’s abilities adds a whole new dynamic to the gameplay. The added 8 additional characters will definitely shake up the game experience quite a bit. Details on the characters and modes are a bit sketch as of now. We will add more info as soon as…

Four more SEGA Genesis™ games have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership plan, as of today. Pulseman The year is 2015. The ambitious scientist Doc Waruyama schemes to conquer the galaxy. But a boy named Pulseman, who can move freely between the physical world and the computer network, shows up to stop him. Pulseman’s adventures take him inside computer networks and to cities all over the globe. Street Fighter II : SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION Based on the second iteration of Street Fighter II, this version added in even more options, like additional moves, Hyper Mode, 11 speed settings, and…

it was lingering on Twitter for a bit, with some teasers by the team’s producer Enrique Cabeza. But in Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase Blasphemous II is officially announced with a, not fully enclosed, but pretty imminent “Summer” date. The accompanying trailer shows familiar gameplay and setting, with great looking new sets ,enemies and bosses and some new mechanics without deferring too much from the original. We are looking forward to get our hands on it somewhere this summer. Blasphemous II will be released on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S/X and PS5.

The tried and tested Worms gameplay is still as enjoyable as ever, with a vast array of weapons and artillery units providing plenty of flexibility on the battlefield.

After reaching over 500,000 downloads on mobile platforms, Ratalaika Games has picked up Ultra Pixel Survive from Brazilian indie developer Gold Skull Studios for a full console release. The game will be available on the Nintendo Switch, as well as the current PlayStation and Xbox consoles, including Series S/X and One. Ultra Pixel Survive is best described as a pixel art action RPG survival game with various characters and unique abilities. It offers the ability to craft tools and build structures to defend yourself. The game is targeted towards experienced gamers and Ultra Pixel Survive is available on all digital…

PlayStation has announced its new PlayStation Plus additions for the coming month, and among the pretty massive and strong 19-game lineup (which includes Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Doom Eternal, and indie classic Slay the Spire), we found a game that might pique your interest. “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom” is a brand new addition to the “Wonder Boy” franchise and was released in 2019 to much critical acclaim. The game follows the gameplay principles of “Dragon’s Trap,” allowing players to use different characters (or forms) with unique abilities to navigate challenging platforming action, find hidden paths and solve puzzle-platforming…

“Let’s Build a Zoo”, the 2D pixel zoo simulator, will be releasing a DLC package later this year that is entirely dedicated to the marine world. Called “Let’s Build a Zoo: Aquarium Odyssey”, the DLC promises to include over 100 new shops, decorations, facilities, enclosures, and more. In celebration of this announcement, a free update has been released today, called the “Sloths and Spas Update”. It’s unclear what this update will entail, but given the name, we can assume sloths will be involved. No More Robots, the developer, has not yet confirmed a release date for the Aquarium Odyssey DLC,…

Reviewed and only available Nintendo Switch and released by Rainmaker Productions – Release on March 30th 2023 for €/$24.99. Assault Suits Valken, also known as Cybernator in the West, is a game that received moderate praise upon its original release on the Super Famicom and SNES in 1992. However, it never really gained enough traction to be part of the Canon for the SNES and end up on ‘best of” articles or videos. By chance, I acquired the Japanese version as part of a lot containing 20 random Super Famicom games. I played it for a bit and found the…

Strictly Limited Games has announced that the much-celebrated shoot ’em up series, Steel Empire, will be released sometime this spring and will, of course, see a limited physical release for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The collection contains the original and 2018 remake of the Megadrive/Genesis game, as well as the GBA version of the game and an additional title called Over Horizon. Over Horizon was originally released for the NES and was developed by the same team, but was only released in Japan. The games in the collection will feature some quality-of-life additions, such as rewind features, save states,…