Review: 8BitDo Pro 3 on MiSTer, A Strong Case for D-Pad-Centric GamePlay

The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad feels like a controller that knows exactly who it is for. It leans heavily into versatility and retro sensibilities while still offering enough modern features to justify its place next to first party pads. Build quality is immediately reassuring, the shell feels solid without being heavy, the buttons have […]

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Morph 4K Review – Simple When You Want It, Deep When You Need It

Disclosure: A review unit was provided by Pixel FX for evaluation purposes. Pixel FX had no influence over the content of this review, and all opinions expressed below are entirely our own. The Morph 4K is a high-end video processor designed to scale retro video signals cleanly and reliably for modern displays. In its most […]

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Terminator 2D: No Fate Review – A Dual Perspective on Judgment Day

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is more than just a classic film, it’s a cultural landmark. Translating something so iconic into a video game is no small task, especially when expectations are sky-high. For this review, Anime0t4ku and Batty teamed up to experience Terminator 2D: No Fate, each bringing their own perspective as long-time fans of […]

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Review: Flesh Made Fear – Classic Survival Horror Reawakened

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. Flesh Made Fear feels like a time capsule from the late 90s, capturing the essence of survival horror’s golden era. Developed by Tainted […]

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Spindle Review – Death, a Pig, and a Journey Between Worlds

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. When I first saw Spindle, I expected a charming indie throwback with some light adventure gameplay. What I didn’t expect was how much […]

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Abathor Review – Classic Hack and Slash Energy, Modern Execution

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. The first thing that immediately stood out to me in Abathor were the incredibly detailed background animations. They almost made me forget that […]

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion – Demo Review

Tribute Games is back, and this time they’re going cosmic. After the huge success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, expectations were sky-high for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, their next 2D beat-’em-up featuring an all-star roster from the Marvel universe. The demo gives us just enough to see where this is going and it’s looking […]

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