Each entry in this visually distinctive trio of arcade-inspired titles is enjoyable and challenging. But likely, you’ll wish the developers had extended the difficulty curve for each game. If you ever stepped into an arcade ...
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While the concept of a bidirectionally-scrolling shooter with roguelike qualities might sound like a hit, Jetboard Joust is thoroughly enjoyable jaunt. There’s an abundance of different enemy types and enough weapons to ensure longevity, too. ...
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NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 bundles ten of the retro portable’s titles. While six have been available via a piecemeal approach, four others make their debut, creating a bit of a dilemma for those who ...
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Antonball Deluxe delivers a trio of retro titles inspired by arcade and home computer games. It’s charmingly familiar and most engaging, save for a few minor flaws. During the arcade era concepts habitually intermingled. Amidar ...
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Qix-like play and dozens of attractive models means you should carve some time out of your schedule for Bishoujo Battle Cyber Panic. When it comes to influential arcade games of the 1980s, Pac-Man, Galaga, and ...
Read More »Turrican Flashback Collection review
A subset of the more costly physical edition, the digital edition of Turrican Flashback Collection is for serious retro enthusiasts only. While Turrican undoubtedly has a place in gaming history, its play might feel a ...
Read More »Space Invaders Forever review
Space Invaders Forever bundles three of the property’s more interesting moments. A few missteps mar an otherwise respectable effort. 42 years later, it’s all too easy to overlook Tomohiro Nishikado’s contribution to popular culture. But ...
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Bubble Dragons Bub and Bob are back with engaging sequel that won’t burst your bubble but won’t bowl you over with inspiration, either. Few games have a legacy as enduring as Bubble Bobble. Originally released by ...
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With an affordable price and play that supports numerous playthroughs, Jetboard Joust is a satisfying, arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Don’t make the mistake of assuming Jetboard Joust is spiritual successor to 1982 arcade smash, ...
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The grandfather of real-time strategy arrives on Switch with the typical M2 treatment. That means a pixel-perfect recreation of the original or if you wish, a number of indispensable modernizations. Sporadically, games are ahead of ...
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