The Scorpion Engine has been used to build a remastered and updated version of Rick Dangerous for SEGA 16-bit systems. I’ll be honest, I always preferred the way Rick Dangerous looked to how it played. I found the game — a platform adventure on the Amiga (also out on AtariRead More →
Is “Sovietborgs” the most retro shooter-sounding name imaginable?! UPDATE: Sovietborgs crowdfunder is now live, and there is also a playable browser-based demo! If retro run-and-guns is your thing, this upcoming Indiegogo might be worth keeping an eye on. Developed by Spanish retro developer Retro Sumus, Sovietborgs is a top-down shooterRead More →
Upcoming SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive shooter Earthion’s special physical editions have been confirmed by Limited Run Games. Additional merch has also been confirmed. As well as releasing on the classic 16-bit system, Earthion is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC/Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Featuring aRead More →
The towny grandson of a farmer takes a look at Farming Simulator 16-bit Edition and wonders where the race mode is. My grandad fought in WW2. He was also a farmer. Few trades get into the blood. You never hear of anyone saying “my dad was a uPVC salesman, soRead More →
Way back in 1987, Metal Gear landed, first on MSX2, then on NES and Commodore 64. Curiously, it never saw release on any SEGA systems, but that has now changed thanks to retro dev/hacker h0ffman. What is Metal Gear? If you are somehow unaware of Metal Gear, it is aRead More →
The legendary Yuzo Koshiro, the musical genius behind iconic soundtracks like Streets of Rage, ActRaiser, and Shinobi, is back with a brand new 16-bit shoot ’em up called Earthion! UPDATE: The game is now available to order from Limited Run Games. Announced today by the awesome folks at Limited RunRead More →
Digging out an old Sega console? Here are the 5 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games to get hold of first. If you’re a fan of retro gaming, and you’ve never picked up a Mega Drive controller before, you’re in for a treat. The Mega Drive (otherwise known as the Genesis forRead More →
Limited Run Games have just announced an upcoming set of short-run releases that are sure to get your trigger finger itching. This time, they’re bringing us more classic shoot ’em up action from the legendary Toaplan! Following up on their previous successful Toaplan collection, Limited Run Games is offering aRead More →
The march of awesome SEGA Mega Drive classics conquering the Nintendo Switch continues. Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition and more have landed on Nintendo Switch Online this week, bringing SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive magic to the world most versatile handheld. Joining the Street Fighter II title are: Let’s look atRead More →
