The Darius-like R-Type Delta is the sequel you forgot, but it’s coming back later this year for current gen systems. One of the greatest shoot ’em ups of the 1980s was R-Type, which was so successful it spawned several sequels. One of them is 1998’s R-Type Delta for the originalRead More →
Drift racing classic Ridge Racer is out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and thanks to the Arcade Archives 2, on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. This week’s Arcade Archives release is the previously announced Ridge Racer, the classic 1993 arcade racer from NAMCO. News of thisRead More →
Some of the most fun I’ve had with a game controller over the past 12 months was playing Iron Meat, a 16-bit run-and-gun on current platforms. Well, the latest Iron Meat update has been issued, and includes some new game modes. In addition, the update — which hits Steam first,Read More →
One of my most frustrating game experiences ever, Super World Court, is re-released in the Arcade Archives. I consider myself to be a reasonably patient gamer. I gave the first game I bought with my own pocket money, Ghouls (Micro Power, 1983, and also known as Ghoulies — quiet atRead More →
Retro-style games rarely work for me unless I can see it working on a classic platform, and Void Prison falls in that category. While it would have been difficult to achieve — it’s a twin stick shooter — Void Prison nevertheless has a vibe of Exodus (Firebird, 1984) along withRead More →
There’s an Arcade Archives sale on right now, giving you some arcade classics for a tidy discount. Are you looking for a way to save money building your retro game library? Well, if you have a PlayStation 4 or a Nintendo Switch, you could be in luck. The Arcade ArchivesRead More →
The Arcade Archives library of classic re-releases for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 continues this week with Ryukyu, a largely-forgotten (in the UK, at least) arcade card game. It was originally released in 1990 by Success, a company better known for the Cotton games. What do you do in Ryukyu?Read More →
First released for the original PlayStation back in 2003, Battle Engine Aquila is an action combat game, reminiscent of a sci-fi flight sim or tank game. This is mainly due to the eponymous craft being suitable for land and air warfare. This isn’t a title I was previously familiar with,Read More →
Smash hell out of your loved ones with Capcom Fighting Collection 2 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One… The imaginatively titles Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is now out, and physical copies for Nintendo Switch and PS4 will include an original Capcom vs. SNK comic (limited numbers, soRead More →
