Author: Rob Warmoeskerken

Last year, I was browsing through the ever-growing list of retroachievements.org. A community website dedicated to bringing achievements to old retro games, in search of a new set to play. It was during this search that I first came across Front Mission. This tactical turn-based RPG featuring big giant mechs called wanzers did not disappoint me. With its immersive tactical gameplay, I spent countless hours engrossed in it, quickly elevating it to one of the greatest games of all time on my list. Therefore, I was ecstatic to hear about its remake, although initially, it was announced exclusively for the…

Back in 2015, Nightdive Studios acquired the rights to the cult classic System Shock from 1994. They released an enhanced version of the game. Shortly after, Nightdive Studios announced their plan to create a full-fledged remake. They aimed to fund its development through a Kickstarter campaign that started on June 29th, with a goal of US$900,000. The campaign successfully reached its goal with 19 days left, ultimately raising $1.35 million. After a tumultuous development journey with several changes, the game has finally been released on PC after 8 years. The original System Shock from 1994 was a first-person action-adventure game…

When I was a young kid, my first-ever console was a Super Nintendo. Boy, I spent a lot of time with it. Games like Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario World, and R-Type kept me glued to the TV for hours and hours. Every now and then, I used to stroll down to our local video rental store, looking for a new game to play. That’s where I first saw Starfox (Starwing in Europe). The beautiful and badass artwork on the box made me curious about what was to come. This on-rails, low-poly shooter was a huge hit…

At the end of last year, Aeternum Studios released Aeterna Noctis. Highly praised by critics for its relentless difficulty and hardcore platforming. It quickly became a small hit. And now, you can jump back in with its newly released free DLC, Pit of the Damned. This DLC adds countless hours of combat and exploration. It introduces two new areas that are seamlessly integrated into the existing world and accessible within the first few hours of the game. These new areas bring along several new enemies and bosses for the King of Darkness to face. One of the key features of…

Sometimes, a game pops up on your radar that you’ve never heard of before. This happened to us today with Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow. This absolutely beautiful-looking game is set to release on PC on June 14, 2023, as announced by Ravage Games and developed by Frozen Line. Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow is a puzzle platformer that takes place in the imagination of a person’s mind. You play as young Griffin and his faithful teddy bear, Birly. Who must overcome challenges, avoid traps, and defeat enemies to help the man find inner peace. The game takes you through a mysterious world of…

This is a Trifox review for Xbox series X/Xbox one. The game is also available on Nintendo switch, Playstation 4/5, steam and GoG Don’t touch a Trifox’s remote ! Platforming games have always been one of my favorite genres ever since I played Mario when I was young, especially Mario 64. Trying to maneuver your hero as fast as you can past small ledges, enemies, and occasional bosses held me on the edge of my seat for hours. So whenever I come across a cute platformer, I get excited. When I first saw footage of Trifox, I was intrigued by…

Publisher Pristmatik and indie developer Galaxy Grove have announced “Station to Station,” a voxel-art railroad-building simulator set to be released on PC later this year. The game’s beautiful voxel visuals provide it with an astonishing appearance, featuring a top-down perspective that gives the impression of constructing a miniature Lego railway with stations. By connecting stations, you will facilitate growth and expansion on your board. The more connections you establish, the larger the area will become. Watch the trailer below and tell us that you’re not impressed by its visuals. “Station to Station” also challenges your management and planning skills, as…

HAMSTER Co is continuing to expand their ever-growing arcade archives at a rapid pace. Their next installment is Mazinger Z, a classic from the Arcades and Famicom system. Released in 1994 by Banpresto only in Japan, Mazinger Z received positive reviews on release. Based on the manga with the same name, you play as giant super robots in this vertical shoot ’em up game. You can take the helm behind 3 different robots: Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, and Grendizer. By shooting, punching, and using super weapons, you take on the evil Dr. Hell and his underground empire. Optimized for PlayStation…

Independent development studio The Retro Room Games has announced that Batty Zabella, a point and click horror comedy game for Game Boy, is now available on their store. Batty Zabella is an adventure game that blends elements of comedy and horror. The game involves solving puzzles and exploring the house grounds to uncover mysteries. The title features a new horror icon, Batty Zabella, who needs help saving her family and getting rid of phantoms. The game is available in a complete package that includes the game cart, full-color manual, and game box for $/€ 44,99 About The Retro Room GamesThe Retro Room Games started…

French publisher Microids and Virtuallyz Gaming have announced that they are bringing back the classic arcade rail shooter with “Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR.” This is a reimagined take on the arcade classic, built with a new artistic direction while remaining faithful to the spirit of the original game. In Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR, you play as a special agent fighting a new criminal organization, trying to dismantle their organization, free the hostages and save the world from their newly developed power weapon. Like the classic arcade version, the game offers a side-scrolling rail shooter, but now…