Author: Rob Warmoeskerken
Metroidvania's, soulslike or any game that calls for self-flagellation is what this dutch guy loves. How harder and relentless the game is, the more joy he gets out of it. But don't tell anyone he likes some easy games as well.
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…
This is our review for Octomaze released by Octagon game studio for Android and Steam. It is available now for $/€ 3.29 Have you ever wished you had as many arms as an octopus? Well, now’s your chance! In ‘Octomaze,’ you get to control the tentacles of a giant octopus as you try to solve dozens of puzzles. But is it really fun to have so many arms? In “Octomaze,” you take on the role of Aristotle, a giant octopus whose priceless artifacts have been stolen by their long-time rival, the Parasites. While it may not seem logical, a good puzzle game doesn’t necessarily…
HAMSTER Co. has announced that the critically acclaimed fan favorite Tecmo Knight (Wild Fangs in Japan) is now available on Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch. “TECMO KNIGHT” is an action game released by TECMO in 1989. Take control of two demon messengers who are determined to face fire-breathing beasts, shaking ground, and demon-inhabited wastelands, and face the cursed battles that unfold furiously. The Arcade Archives series brings original arcade games to your home console. Faithfully reproduced so you can experience the way it was in the arcade halls. Players can also change various game settings such as game difficulty. Players…
The Evercade is a nice console for retro gaming enthusiasts. It features a variety of compilations filled with classic retro games made by several old-school developers, such as Team17, Atari, Gremlin, and Interplay. It’s a great way to play these classics in a legal way. As of today, you can expand your collection with two more compilations, starting with The C64 Collection 2, which includes the following games: THEC64 Collection 2 And the second collection is a compilation of renowed japanse developer Toaplan Toaplan Arcade 2 Both of them available today for €19,99.
