I take a look at the Super Pocket TAITO edition, one of the first mini portable retro handhelds from Blaze Entertainment’s Evercade spin-off line. Console retro gaming on the go has evolved. Are you an Evercade fan exploring the range of portable options, or maybe you’re new to retro gamingRead More →
For retro gamers on the go, the quest for a truly satisfying mobile control solution can often feel like a never-ending search. Enter the ACER Nitro NGR400 mobile gaming controller, a new piece of hardware promising to bridge the gap between the tactile experience I crave and the convenience ofRead More →
Now available on Nintendo Switch and other consoles, Sega Saturn classic Assault Suit Leynos 2 finally makes it to the west. Should it have stayed in Japan? It’s fair to say that I had never heard of Assault Suit Leynos 2 before it was highlighted for an upcoming release. SoRead More →
When I reviewed the original Street Fighter, it was clear that the series got off to a shaky start. Street Fighter 2 is where the games found their footing and created a strong foundation that’s still used today. There are countless versions of Street Fighter 2. I’m playing ‘World Warrior’Read More →
The newly released 2022 revision of G-Darius HD has just landed on my desk. I’m new to this game series, so will I be pleasantly surprised… or disappointed? You think that when you pick up a shooter that you’re going to enjoy it. Sometimes you’re disappointed… other times, less often,Read More →
A short review of the original Tetris on the Nintendo GameBoyRead More →
Every review of Space Invaders starts off with a history of the “Mother of Video Gaming” which you’re probably bored of reading so let’s skip that and jump straight into Space Invaders Invincible Collection, a Nintendo Switch release that brings 10+1 games retro shooters from Taito together for £55. ChartingRead More →
First published back in 1989 on the Commodore 64 and the following year on the Amiga, X-Out was a Rainbow Arts release that took the familiar space-based shoot’em-up and dropped it under the sea. X-Out Resurfaced, then, is a cleverly-christened revival release that takes the original game and rebuilds itRead More →
Exhumed (or Powerslave in North America) was released on the PlayStation in 1996 to a positive reception thanks to its unique blend of first-person shooting and Metroidvania-style exploration. Powerslave Exhumed is a faithful remake that spruces up the visuals and catapults the controls into the 21st century. If you wereRead More →
