The fan-made sequel Altered Beast 2 – The Seven Depths of Hell has reached Alpha 4, now available on itch.io. Created by developer Fabiano Ferreira (fabianodigital), this ambitious project continues to expand the classic Sega series on real Mega Drive hardware. The new build, released on October 18, 2025, refines gameplay, adds new animations, and […]
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Today I had the pleasure of reviewing this retro-inspired game. Not knowing what exactly I was diving into, I set out to beat this game and write up a review.Why not, right? I love retro games, and this one will have an NES port! With my morning wide open, I decided to crack on in. […]
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Helix Run is an upcoming game that captures that 16-Bit to GBA vibe really nicely. In a sneak peek work-in-progress video, you can see the main character going through transformations and attacking enemies. With an aesthetic that makes you think of Zelda, this looks like it will become a modern classic for fans of top-down […]
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A new ROM hack titled Project Lost Bits gives players a look at what Super Mario Bros. might have looked like in its early prototype stages. Developed by KristalBaf, this fan project recreates elements from Nintendo’s original design drafts, early artwork, and planning sheets for the iconic NES platformer. The hack restores an early title […]
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Fans of Ratchet & Clank who still can’t get enough of their favorite duo after Rift Apart can now enjoy a fascinating rediscovery from the series’ past. YouTuber The Golden Bolt has uncovered and preserved Ratchet & Clank: Clone Home, a cancelled 2006 mobile sequel to Going Mobile, which was developed for Java-based phones but […]
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Sonic fans can now experience an enhanced take on Sonic’s 8-bit debut with Sonic the Hedgehog SMS – NC Revision by Ninjacat25. This improvement hack brings new life to the Master System classic with enhanced shading, added slopes, redesigned zones, and expressive sprite work for both Sonic and Dr. Eggman. The update introduces a new […]
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While Dragon Ball FighterZ isn’t technically a retro title, its visual style and gameplay clearly draw inspiration from classic arcade fighters of the ’90s. Developed by Arc System Works, the team behind iconic arcade series like Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, the game captures the fast-paced energy and animation flair of that golden era, even if […]
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Developer VBT has unveiled a beta port of the Mac CD version of Flashback: The Quest for Identity for the SEGA Saturn. The project, built using the Reminiscence engine, is currently available for testing on SegaXtreme, where VBT encourages the community to report any glitches or performance issues before its final release. Originally released on […]
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SNK has officially released Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle as the second entry in its Neo Geo Premium Selection series. Originally released in 1996 as the sequel to Savage Reign, this cult-favorite fighting game stood out for its unique tag-zone system, where players can only switch characters within designated areas on screen. The new Premium […]
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FUR Squadron Phoenix looks like a direct sequel to one of the Star Fox games — in fact, to me, it feels like a great follow-up to the Nintendo 64 version. It’s not a Star Fox game, but it’s clearly heavily influenced by it. Watching the trailer makes me want to do a barrel roll! […]
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