Dragon Blazers is an upcoming 2D action platformer from developer Sylph, combining fast-paced arcade gameplay with vibrant 16-bit visuals and a strong sense of humor. The game draws heavy inspiration from Dragon Ball and other works by Akira Toriyama, featuring expressive character designs, exaggerated animations, and colorful worlds that feel straight out of a late-80s […]
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Madbricks’ upcoming brawler Mexican Ninja has dropped a free demo on Steam, giving players a first look at its loud, colourful, and unapologetically over-the-top world. Set in Nuevo Tokyo, a chaotic fusion of Japanese and Mexican culture ruled by the criminal “Narkuzas”, the game blends comic-book visuals with fast-paced brawling and roguelike progression. The demo […]
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Capcom’s 1990 NES title Ningen Heiki: Dead Fox (The Human Weapon: Dead Fox) has received a full English translation thanks to a new patch by BlackPaladin. Known outside Japan as Code Name: Viper, the game is often seen as Capcom’s take on Rolling Thunder, blending side-scrolling gunplay with platforming and hostage rescue elements. Players take […]
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Silent Planet: Elegy of a Dying World is shaping up to be one of the most atmospheric Metroidvanias on the horizon. Developed by Vertex Zero Games and published by Red Dunes Games, it combines dark gothic art, rich pixel detail, and a somber tone that immediately stands out among recent indie releases. Set in a […]
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M2 has surprised retro gaming fans with the sudden release of Night Striker Gear on Steam, dropping without a prior public announcement and delivering what is billed as a long-awaited sequel to the 1989 arcade classic Night Striker. The original game launched in arcades by Taito, putting players in a futuristic, on-rails shooting ride in […]
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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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Developer BadComputer has released his new homebrew game Astro Climber—a vertically-scrolling arcade action platformer for the Sega Master System / Mark III—with full public download access. The game, launched on 20 October 2025, was created to mark the 40th anniversary of the Mark III’s original launch in Japan. It features 32 stages, a grapple-hook mechanic, […]
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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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