Author: Retrolike News

Crimson Capes launches on PC via Steam on February 12, developer Studio Poor Locke has announced. The sword-and-sorcery action adventure adapts the core ideas of the Souls genre into a side-scrolling format, blending deliberate combat, open-ended exploration, and online multiplayer. Set in the troubled kingdom of Amvros, players step into the role of Milon the Tempest, a witch-hunter leading the Crimson Capes, an elite order tasked with hunting rogue wizards. Contracts spread across the realm gradually reveal a deeper conspiracy, with the story focused on the cost of power rather than clear-cut heroism. Combat is built around animation-commit swordplay inspired…

SelectaPlay has announced a new physical retro collection for modern consoles. Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026, bringing together six classic titles from Sunsoft’s back catalogue on a single disc or cartridge. The release marks the first time these games are bundled together in one physical edition. The collection focuses on Sunsoft’s 16-bit era, a period best known for colourful characters, tightly designed platforming, and arcade-influenced action. All included titles are presented in full and are positioned as faithful versions of their original releases. Six…

More than three decades after it first slammed its way onto Amiga and PC screens, Speedball has returned. Today, Rebellion has officially launched its modern revival of the cult 1988 franchise created by The Bitmap Brothers, bringing one of the most brutal and stylised sports games of the late eighties and early nineties back into the spotlight with its iconic Bitmap Brothers-graphics. An Amiga legend For many players who grew up with an Amiga or DOS PC, Speedball was not just another sports game. It was cold metal, pounding soundtracks, and a vision of future sport that felt aggressive, industrial,…

Sonic the Hedgehog is set to celebrate his 35th anniversary in 2026, marking three and a half decades since SEGA’s blue blur first appeared on the Mega Drive in 1991. To open the anniversary year, SEGA has released a new trailer that looks back on Sonic’s long-running history, from his early 16-bit origins to his modern incarnations across games, film, and television. Since his debut, Sonic has grown into one of gaming’s most recognisable characters. What began as a fast-paced platformer designed to give SEGA a distinct mascot quickly expanded into a broad franchise spanning dozens of games, animated series,…

Sea of Stars, the retro-inspired RPG from Sabotage Studio, is making its way to mobile devices. The game will launch on iOS and Android on April 7, bringing the full experience to phones and tablets at a single upfront price, without ads or microtransactions. The mobile edition is being developed by Playdigious, a studio known for adapting PC and console titles to touch-based platforms. According to Sabotage Studio, the adaptation was created in close collaboration, with members of the original team involved to ensure feature parity with the main game. Sea of Stars originally released in August 2023 on PC…

ININ Games has announced R-Type Dimensions III, a new release for one of the most respected shoot em up series. The studio is developing the project in close cooperation with Tozai and Irem, bringing the game to PlayStation 5, Xbox, Steam, Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. The new entry builds on R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX. Every stage, enemy and boss has been rebuilt with new visuals, updated animations and detailed environments that aim to preserve the tone and structure of the arcade originals. Players can switch at any moment between original assets and the reimagined presentation. Music…

Check out our Street Racer Collection review now!On November 27th, QUByte brought Street Racer franchise back from abandonware status with a collection that gathers four classic versions of the game in one package. Street Racer became known in the nineties for mixing arcade racing with light brawler mechanics. Drivers could use special moves to knock rivals off course while navigating tracks filled with hazards and visual gags. The collection includes the SNES, Megadrive, MS-DOS and Game Boy versions. Each version retains its original content and presentation, giving us a view of how the game shifted across platforms. Unfortunately, the widely…

System 3, one of Britain’s most storied game labels, is celebrating its 43rd anniversary. Founded in October 1982, the company stands as the world’s longest-running independent developer and publisher label, maintaining full ownership and creative control over its releases for more than four decades. The studio rose to prominence during the early days of home computing, creating a reputation for quality and technical innovation. Its catalogue includes landmark titles such as The Last Ninja trilogy, International Karate, IK+, Putty, Constructor and James Pond, all of which became synonymous with System 3’s distinct mix of style and substance on platforms like…

Arc System Works Europe and Taito Corporation have announced that Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons is now open for pre-orders on Steam and Nintendo Switch, with its full release set for November 27. This new chapter in the long-running Bubble Bobble series mixes nostalgic bubble-popping action with roguelike dungeon exploration. For PC players, a Digital Deluxe Edition is also available, bundling a 25-track soundtrack and a 113-page digital art book. Both are exclusive to the Deluxe bundle and won’t be sold separately. A fresh developer update, Producer Letter Vol. 4, went live alongside the announcement, featuring Bub and the game’s producer…

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will bring together more than a decade of franchise history in one release. Digital Eclipse and Atari have confirmed that the compilation will launch digitally on October 30, 2025, followed by physical editions on December 12, 2025.Digital Eclipse describes the project as both an archival restoration and a playable anthology that spans arcade cabinets, consoles, and handhelds between 1992 and 2003. The return of WaveNet UMK3 The standout feature is the inclusion of the WaveNet version of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, a rare networked arcade build developed in 1996. It was originally limited to a handful…