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 →
If you ever dreamt of driving a steam engine, of raising and lowering pantographs dropping sand on the track or facing the loneliness of a long distance stint in the cab of a train, then Microsoft Train Simulator is for you. Released in 2001, Microsoft Train Simulator gives the playerRead More →
Want an easy way to play retro games at home? The Evercade VS could be the console you’re looking for. Retro gaming has seen a surge in popularity, but the complexities of emulation can be a significant barrier. The Evercade VS aims to simplify this experience, bringing classic games toRead More →
The Game Boy needs no introduction. It is the most popular handheld console in the world and kickstarted the popularity of the handheld consoles. It is so popular that it became a cultural icon of its own and define the generation of the late 80s to 90s. Not even itsRead More →
Could you have been a bit unfair on the Wii version of Sonic Unleashed? The Sonic series has been ever-evolving in new styles and gameplay elements, trying to push boundaries and introduce new ideas with occasional mixed reception from fans. The titular character that’s always “gotta go fast” has metRead More →
Praises for Street Fighter games are sung from the rooftops, but none are piped as loud as they are for 3rd Strike. In the game’s heyday, I’d never even heard of Street Fighter III outside the famous Evo Moment 37 video, but after revisiting it 20 years later, it holdsRead More →
Konami’s Rocket Knight Adventures is a 2D platformer on the Mega Drive/Genesis and was released in August 1993. You play as Sparkster, who has several games to his name, but most agree his first outing is the best. This opossum packs a punch First, I want to discuss Sparkster because his design screams MascotRead More →
