Author: Retrolike News
In an unexpected Indie World rollout, UFO 50 released today on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 after a year of PC early access. Developed by a coalition of indie veterans, the title packages 50 interconnected 8‑bit microgames, each spanning genres from platformer and shooter to puzzle and racer. Close inspection show a surprisingly amount of depth in this collection of retro games. The collection’s interlinking world map lets players hop between microgames by landing on different planets, each mastered under a shared narrative of cosmic strangeness. Original chiptune tracks score every level, dynamically shifting with player performance. Though not a future launch,…
After fifteen years of PC early access and a full launch in December 2024, Caves of Qud will arrive on Nintendo Switch in Q4 2025, Kitfox Games and Freehold Games announced today . The port brings this science-fantasy roguelike epic, celebrated for its sprawling procedural world steeped in retro-futurism and richly simulated ecosystems, to Nintendo’s handheld family. Originally built in Unity and refined over weekly updates since July 2015, the game reached version 1.0 on PC in December 2024 to critical acclaim for its depth and narrative complexity. On Switch, you can expect every core feature intact: deep crafting, faction…
Yacht Club Games has officially released the Mina the Hollower demo today for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the full game’s October 31, 2025 launch . The demo is available for a limited time on the Nintendo eShop through August 21 and covers the game’s opening stage, concluding with the first major boss encounter. Progress made in this demo carries over in full to the retail release. Demo players can explore Tenebrous Isle, guiding the ingenious mouse inventor Mina as she wields her whip, the Nightstar, against creatures that stalk the haunted landscape. Core mechanics, such as…
Arc System Works has released a curated digital album titled Echo of the Rulers, now available on major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. The album went live late July, and draws from the world of Guilty Gear -Strive- with a focus on character-driven storytelling through music. The compilation centers around Unika, a character introduced in the Guilty Gear -Strive- anime series that aired earlier this year. Each track is tied to a narrative moment in her story arc, making the album a concept-driven selection rather than a full OST release. Characters featured include Ky, Dizzy, Bridget, Ramlethal, Jack-O’,…
During the July 31 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Square Enix unveiled two HD‑2D RPG projects headed to Switch 2 and other platforms. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, planned for 2026, already offers a playable demo on Switch 2. Its narrative follows Elliott and fairy companion Faie exploring ruins across time‑twisted realms. The second title, Octopath Traveler 0, releases December 4, 2025, for Switch and Switch 2, introduces a custom protagonist creator and hometown rebuilding feature. Returning mechanics include Path Actions, Break and Boost systems, and the classic HD‑2D art style. Both titles expand on retro pixel aesthetics combined with deep RPG mechanics.…
The new Atari 2600 PAC‑MAN Edition puts a modern spin on a classic console. At its core is the “PAC‑MAN: Double Feature” cartridge, which includes two games in one package. The first is the original 1982 Atari 2600 version of PAC‑MAN, and the second is a newly developed PAC‑MAN 7800 title that uses Atari 7800 hardware. Players will find the familiar dot‑eating and ghost‑chasing gameplay alongside updated controls designed for today’s televisions. The console itself arrives in PAC‑MAN’s distinctive yellow color and features character icons printed on the front. It outputs via HDMI and offers a widescreen display option so it works with modern TVs.…