Rayman Returns on Game Boy Color with ModRetro Release

To celebrate Rayman’s 30th anniversary, ModRetro has brought the Game Boy Color classic back with a brand-new physical release. Originally launched in 2000, this handheld entry offered a unique 2D adventure tailored for the system’s limited hardware, with over 30 levels of platforming, secret areas, and the charm that made Rayman a fan favorite. The […]

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Exobrave – A Retro-Style Action Platformer in Development

Exobrave is an upcoming 2D action-platformer currently in development by Roborar Digital. Set in a futuristic colony overrun by demon-possessed machines, the game combines tight platforming with fast-paced combat, multiple playable characters, and branching paths that promise replay value. The developers are steadily revealing more about the project, and the latest update highlights a new […]

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Driftin’ Rage On The Mega Drive – Alpha Review

Driftin’ Rage, developed by Mauro Xavier (MXRetroDev), brings high-octane street racing to the Sega Mega Drive with an arcade flair that feels right at home on the 16-bit hardware. The game puts you behind the wheel of fast, aggressive cars where mastering tight cornering and precision drifting is the key to victory. Visually, Driftin’ Rage […]

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Pokémon Red Expanded – Kanto Like You’ve Never Seen Before

The Game Boy classic Pokémon Red has received a massive overhaul with the release of Pokémon Red Expanded, a brand-new ROM hack by Iddiy. This hack takes the familiar journey through Kanto and supercharges it with modern mechanics, new Pokémon, and expanded post-game content. Over 400 Pokémon are now catchable, alongside new moves, TMs, and […]

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Forgotten Fragments Review – A Pixel Puzzle Adventure

Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of this game, All opinions in this review are my own and have not been influenced or altered in any way by the developers. Introduction Forgotten Fragments is a puzzle-platformer developed by Binary Phoenix, arriving on Steam on 24 September 2025. On Steam, the game is priced […]

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Looking Back #4: Metal Gear Solid – The Game That Turned Stealth Into Cinema

Introduction When I first played Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation in 1998, it didn’t feel like just another video game. It felt like I was stepping into something bigger, something closer to cinema than anything I’d ever seen on a console before. Hideo Kojima’s vision turned what could have been a simple stealth action […]

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Sir Noggin – Retro Platformer with Master System Vibes

A new indie game, Sir Noggin, has been revealed. Featuring a Sega Master System–style aesthetic, the game delivers chunky sprites, bright colors, and old-school action-platforming gameplay. Developed by Sinclair Strange, the game puts players in control of Sir Noggin, a quirky knight on a whimsical quest filled with traps, enemies, and classic boss encounters. It […]

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Clock Tower Fan Port Hits the Game Boy Advance

Team C.U.T.S. has released a new fan project bringing the classic survival horror game Clock Tower to the Game Boy Advance. Described as a half-homebrew, half-port, the project was created by Bob Schneeder and Blame Robot, offering players a chance to experience the cult favorite in a handheld format. Titled Clock Tower – Advance, the […]

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Alice Sisters – Retro Styled Puzzle Platformer with Co-Op Action

Alice Sisters is a charming puzzle-platformer that first appeared on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and has since been ported to PC, Game Boy Advance, Atari Falcon, and Sega Dreamcast. The story follows Alice and her sister on a quest to rescue their mother from the villain of the Big Mountain. Across 28 levels in 4 […]

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Winner Announcement – FX Unit Yuki Giveaway

Our fifth Metal Game Solid giveaway has come to a close, and it’s time to announce the winner of a digital copy of FX Unit Yuki (PCECD/TG16CD), kindly provided by Sarumaru.A big thank you to everyone who entered by sharing their favorite PC-Engine/TurboGrafx titles and spreading the word across X and Bluesky. Now, without further […]

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