Monty Mole! Horace! Pimania! All these ZX Spectrum games and many more are all available on Steam right now, courtesy of Pixel Games UK. Joining them this week is a new addition, Phantom Club, released back in 1987 by Ocean. Only you, Plutus, lowliest of the Phantom Club’s superheroes, canRead More →
One of the most enticing titles of the shortlived Intellivision Amico hype, Breakout Beyond, is heading to a console near you thanks to Atari. Way back when there was a tiny chance the Intellivision Amico wouldn’t turn out to be vapourware (or be released not as a console, but asRead More →
For years, whispers have echoed among collectors: “Have you seen Rendering Ranger: R²?” This Super Famicom title, released in 1995, wasn’t just rare; it was legendary, often cited as the most expensive SNES game. Its blend of technical prowess and demanding gameplay cemented its place in retro gaming history. Now,Read More →
Rare arcade and Dreamcast title Under Defeat is now available to play on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox platforms, and Nintendo Switch. Originally released in arcades back in 2005 and later on the Dreamcast, this unique semi-isometric shooter is now available on thanks to a collaboration between Clear RiverRead More →
Indie developers are increasingly blurring the lines between retro nostalgia and modern game design, and LowTek Games’ Flea 2 is a prime example. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the sequel to Flea! is set to bring its pun-filled platforming action to NES, PC, and even Dreamcast! In the original Flea!Read More →
I recently played and reviewed the original DOOM, but I never tried Wolfenstein 3D, which came out the previous year in 1992. I had a ton of fun with id Software’s famous shooter, and now it’s time to try what came before. Before I get into the review, I haveRead More →
While the barrage of new titles is exciting, it isn’t all good news. Mega Drive and Genesis titles, along with Saturn and Dreamcast classics, have this month been pulled from online stores. If you already owned the titles, they’re still in your library. But Steam/PC and Xbox Series owners inRead More →
The second trilogy of remastered classic Tomb Raider games is coming to Nintendo Switch later this month. For fans of classic adventure games, the name Lara Croft evokes images of daring exploration, challenging puzzles, and thrilling escapes. Now, a new generation and returning players alike can experience the pivotal chaptersRead More →
A website providing “free” and “preinstalled” current and retro games is gaining in popularity. But is Steamunlocked safe to use? Quick answer: no, of course it isn’t. Steamunlocked is offering pirated copies of games – from AAA releases to the classics we’re interested in – via a Steam-like website interface.Read More →
