The cult classic Fear Effect has finally made its way to modern platforms. Released without warning as a digital shadow drop on August 29, 2025, the iconic PlayStation title is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC for $9.99 / £8.99 / €9.99. Originally released in 2000 for the PlayStation, Fear […]
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This is the second entry in our “Looking Back” series, following our deep dive into Crash Bandicoot on the PlayStation. My own journey with F-Zero started on my very own SNES, and I can still remember the first time I powered it on and felt the rush of speed as Mute City’s theme blasted through […]
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A brand-new overhaul of Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge for the DMG Game Boy has just been released, breathing new life into the original Game Boy classic. Created with Dr. Wily’s Toolkit and YYCHR, this hack reimagines the game with a modern design philosophy. Levels have been rebuilt from scratch to create a smoother flow […]
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A long-lost piece of Resident Evil history has been recovered. Biohazard: The Operations, a Japan-exclusive mobile game originally released for the Fujitsu F904i flip phone, has been successfully brought back from obscurity thanks to the work of preservationist Yuvi. To make the game playable again, Yuvi painstakingly recreated the original server and rebuilt the entire […]
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The Sega Saturn cult classic Shinrei Jusatsushi Taromaru, better known to Western fans as Psychic Killer Taromaru, has finally received an English patch. This release updates the game’s menus, UI, and title screen while also offering an optional version with English voice narration for the opening and ending sequences. Originally launched in Japan in 1997, […]
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We all remember the day Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound dropped, SEGA released the Shinobi: Art of Vengeance demo. Which was definitely a bit of a troll. What’s nice is seeing both the Ninja games joining forces and offering a combo bundle via Steam for PC players. The bundle will bag you a nice 10% off the […]
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Pokémon: Sour Crystal, created by SourApple, aims to refine and enhance the original Pokémon Crystal experience while staying true to the classic Gen 2 feel that many players know and love. This updated build, now at version 5.5a, brings a wealth of improvements and tweaks designed to make the journey through Johto smoother and more […]
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Retro gaming is more than nostalgia, it’s history, innovation, and sometimes pure weirdness. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new series here on Metal Game Solid called “Looking Back.” In this series, we’ll revisit games that left their mark, whether they were technical powerhouses, cult classics, or just plain bizarre. From titles that pushed […]
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A brand-new hack for the original Final Fantasy Legend on Game Boy has just dropped. Titled Final Fantasy Legend 1 DX, this version brings full color support to the classic RPG along with several bug fixes to improve the overall experience. Released by Adam on August 27, 2025, this version lets fans revisit the original […]
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Fans of the Clock Tower series have something new to celebrate. The WonderSwan version of Clock Tower has just received its first full English fan patch, thanks to the efforts of BobSchneeder45 and the Team C.U.T.S. community. This patch (Version 1.1) brings the handheld adaptation of the horror classic to a wider audience, offering English […]
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