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  • Jimmy and the pulsating mass review: A pleasant surprise you should all experience.

    Developer: Kasey Ozymy Code provided by Electric Airship System reviewed on: Xbox series X Systems available on: Xbox, PlayStation & Nintendo Jimmy and the pulsating mass were originally released in 2018 on the PC, it drew comparisons to classics such as Earthbound and Final Fantasy 5 which is not a bad thing as they are…

  • Evercade VS-R console review: The only way to retro game if you don’t want to buy multiple consoles.

    It is no secret that people are getting back into collecting games from the past, but that market has now become expensive with some games now being worth over £100 and some consoles also fetching a higher price than 5 years ago. This is where the Evercade VS-R console comes in. The Evercade console is…

  • Terrifier The Artcade Game review: A bloody good time.

    Developer: Relevo Publisher: Selecta Play Platform reviewed on Nintendo Switch 2 Purchased the collector’s edition. Terrifier the horror franchise that got me back into that genre of movie now has a video game in the form of a beat em up.  Now there is going to be two scores that I give for this game,…

  • Terminator 2d No Fate review: T2 No Fate captures the spirit of the greatest movie of all time perfectly.

    Developer: Bitmap Bureau Publisher: Reef Entertainment Platforms available on. PlayStation consoles, Xbox consoles, Nintendo consoles and PC System reviewed on: Nintendo Switch 2, 1 Provided with code: No Purchased the collectors edition. Terminator 2 is my all-time favourite movie and when I saw that a game based on the movie was being made and it…

  • Captain Wayne Vacation Desperation review: Fun Filled Mayhem of the Highest Order!

    Developer: Ciaran Games LLC Publisher: Silver Lining Interactive Platform: PC Review code provided: No purchased-on steam. I originally wrote a little piece on the demo for Captain Wayne, and I ended that optimistic for the full game and I was not disappointed. The title of the review says it all really this game was pure…

  • Cutlic: Chapters 1 & 2 review – The New Gold Standard for Retro FPS

    Developer – Jasozz Games Publisher – 3D Realms Platform – PC Review code provided – No purchased-on steam. Cultic is another Retro FPS that has entered the arena of what some will say is the over saturated genre but Cultic doesn’t just borrows from the games of the 90s it perfects the formula. Jasom Smith…

  • Captain Wayne Demo spotlight. :Doom meets Pirates just take my money already.

    Developer: Ciaran Games LLC Publisher: Silber Lining Interactive Platform PC Taken from the Steam Page “Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you’ll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what’s…

  • Forgive me father 1 review: Madness and Mayhem: Forgive Me Father Is Pure Frantic Fun.

    Developer: Byte Barrell Publisher: Fulqrum publishing. Platforms available on: PC, Xbox one & series consoles, PS4 & 5 & Nintendo Switch. Platform reviewed on: PC Code Provided No purchased-on Steam. Forgive Me Father has a simple premise and that is simply you being one of the few people left with your senses. You can pick…

  • Mala Petaka review –  Pure adrenaline fuelled fun.

    Developer: Sanditio Bayu Publisher Hellforge Studios Platform PC Purchased on Steam. Brief Summary of the game and gameplay features taken from the steam page. Mala Petaka is a 2D Pixel Art Shooter-inspired sci-fi FPS runs on GZDoom. You play as ‘Petaka’, an angry amnesiac that is on a journey to revive his memory by exploring…

  • Shinobi The Art of Vengeance Review: An epic return for the Legendary Ninja Joe Musashi.

    Developer: Sega & Lizardcube Publisher: Sega Platforms available on PC, PS5 & 4, Xbox one/Series X & S Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Review code provided: No purchased-on Nintendo Eshop In Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, players control Joe Mushashi, the legendary Ninja and head of the Oboro Clan. The game begins with Musashi’s village being…

  • Ninja Gaiden Ragebound Review: An epic return for the Ninja Gaiden franchise.

    Developer: The Game Kitchen Publisher: Dotemu, Joystick Platforms available on: Nintendo Switch/2, PS5/4, Xbox/Series, PC Platform reviewed on: Nintendo Switch 2 Review code provided: No purchased digitally and physically. Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is a stunning return for this iconic franchise, merging razor sharp platforming and lightning-fast combat. Ninja Gaiden Ragebound developed by the Game Kitchen…

  • The Chronicles of the wolf – The perfect love letter to Castlevania.

    Developer: Migami Games Publisher: PQube, PixelHeart Platforms available on – Nintendo Switch/2, PS5 Platform played on Nintendo Switch. Provided a review code: No purchased on Nintendo Switch Digitally and Physically. Chronicle of the Wolf is set in a world inspired by the Beast of Gevaudan, you stepinto the boots of Mateo Lombardo the last apprentice…

  • Developer spotlight – The Game Kitchen one of the most important developers out there.

    In the unpredictable world of game development, we are seeing layoffs from studios due to once popular franchises no longer bringing in the cash needed to stay afloat Dragon Age the Veilguard being one example of that and the under performance of EA’s FC25 not performing as well as they would have hoped and the…

  • LADY DRACULA SPOTLIGHT: CLASSICVANIA RISES FROM THE DEAD

    Developer: Goth Donut Games Platform: PC LADY DRACULA is an upcoming classicvania game coming from Goth Donut Games! (Great name by the way). From the information that is available on the steam page you can transform into new forms like a wraith, a spider and a bat, in order to fly, climb and blast your…

  • Doom The Dark Ages Spoiler free review: A Crushing Death Metal FPS of epic proportions.

    Developer: ID Software. Publisher: Bethesda. Purchased the collector’s edition. Platforms available on: PC, Xbox, PS5 Played on PC. It is no secret to the people that know me on a personal level that Doom is my all-time favourite franchise. I absolutely love it the endless hours of fun from the original Doom games and of…

  • Iron Meat Review: Move over Contra there’s a new King in Town Iron Meat.

    Developers: Ivan Valeryevich Suvorov & Retroware Publisher: Retroware Platforms: PC, XBOX, PS5, NINTENDO SWITCH, PS4 Platform reviewed on: Nintendo Switch Game was purchased on the Nintendo Eshop Iron Meat is a fast-paced, run and gun shooter in the vein of Contra, In the world of Iron Meat the world is overrun by The Meat an…

  • Indie game Spotlight – Lucid a gorgeous pixel art game inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers.

    Platforms: PC, Nintendo, PS5, Xbox Developer: The Matte Black Studios Publisher: Apogee Entertainment LUCID is an action platformer set in a crystal-punk world torn apart by dissonance. As Oenn, absorb powerful abilities that expand movement and enhance combat, enabling you to take on acrobatic obstacles and a wide array of enemies and bosses. Blending carefully crafted pixel art with contemporary atmospheric elements, LUCID delivers an experience that seamlessly combines nostalgia with…

  • Chrono Trigger – The greatest ever RPG turns 30 years old.

    30 Years ago, Chrono Trigger was born and was released on the SNES, now 30 years on this most excellent game is still captivating audiences and has a die-hard fan base, who has been waiting for a remake (So come on Square get to work). The Creators. Chrono Trigger was the brainchild of the legendary…

  • The History of the Doom Video Game Franchise. A Legacy of Demons, Death, and Digital Glory.

    The Birth of a Legend In the early 1990s, the video game industry was on the cusp of a revolution and at the heart of this transformation was a game that would come to redefine the genre of first-person shooters: Doom. Created by id Software a small but fiercely innovative game development studio Doom was…

  • My Fond Memories of the Mass Effect Trilogy

    A Journey through the Stars. The mass Effect Trilogy holds a special place in my heart, and I know it has touched the lives of many others as well. Developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, this epic space opera captivated me and millions of you with it’s rich storytelling, complex characters, and immersive…

  • My fond memories of the greatest game ever made Zelda Ocarina of Time.

    There are video games, and then there is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – A game that defined my childhood and, to this day, one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in any form of entertainment. I still remember Christmas Morning hoping one of my presents would be the game and I…

  • Personal thought: Is this the End of Ubisoft? A once-Great Giant on the Brink

    Ubisoft was once one of the most regarded names in gaming giving us franchises such Assassins Creed to Far Cry, Splinter Cell, Prince Of Persia. The worlds Ubisoft created were some of the most memorable in gaming history but now? the worlds now feel tired and repetitive with more and more bloat and microtransactions being…

  • Death Howl Demo review: A superb turn-based deckbuilding soulslike that is not to be missed.

    Game Title: Death Howl Developer/Publisher:  Developer: Outer Zone – Publisher: 11 Bit Studios Platform(s): Steam Release Date: Coming Soon Genre: Deck Building Soulslike Reviewed on: PC Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.keymailer.co Story and Setting In Death Howl you play as Ro a grieving mother navigating a harsh ethereal…

  • Macross Shooting Insight review: A High-Flying blast for Macross fans

    Game Title: Macross Shooting Insight Developer/Publisher: Kaminari Games/Publisher Red Art Game Platform(s): PS5 & Nintendo Switch Release Date: 7th February 2025 Genre: Sci-Fi Shooter Reviewed on: PS5 Purchased: No Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.keymailer.co From https://www.keymailer.co/g/keys/6373368?e=page Introduction Macross Shooting Insight is a Sci-Fi arcade style shooter that features…

  • Dead of Darkness:  A superb horror survival game a must play for any horror game survival fan.

    Developer Retrofiction Games Publisher Retrofiction Games Platform PC Purchased: I received a review key from Retrofiction games. (But I will also be buying a copy) The Story I am only briefly going to go over the story as I do not want to give out any spoilers I am also not really going to go…

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Rita’s re-wind review. Nostalgia done right.

    Developer: Digital Eclipse Publisher: Digital Eclipse System PC Purchased: From Steam. Introduction Back in 1993 I was 7 years old watching the usual kids TV shows at the time and along came this massive hammer to kids TV in the form of The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, this show was watched and still is be…

  • Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics – A triumphant return to the past.

    Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom System: Nintendo Switch Paid for the game on the Nintendo store. Growing up I remember having friends come around on a weekend and hours would fly by playing beat em ups of all kinds.  I have always been a massive superhero fan and Street fighter fan (although I am useless at…

  • Karate Kid: Street Rumble – Crane kicking your way through life’s problems.

    Developer: Odaclick Game Studio Publisher: GameMill Entertainment Platform: PC Purchased: Yes If you want to Crane kick your way through life’s problems for a few hours at least then you may want to give this game a try. This game is a love letter to beat em ups from the early 90s. Graphics: The graphics…

  • “G.I. Joe: Wrath of the Cobra – Explosions, Ninjas, and caffeine-Fuelled Combat!”

    Developer: Maple Powered Games Publisher: Indie.Io Purchased – Yes System: PC G.I. Joe: Wrath of the Cobra- The Video game where logic is optional, and explosions are mandatory. If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to take your childhood action figures, throw them into a blender with a gallon of energy drink, and hit…

  • Starship Troopers: Extermination – The Only Bug Hunt You’ll Ever Need!

    Publisher: Offworld Developer: Offworld Platform: PC Purchased in early access. In Starship Troopers Extermination, humanity faces the gravest threat it’s ever known, The Arachnids from the planet Klendathu are hell bent on ripping humanity to pieces because well why not.  The game isn’t just a sci-fi 16-player squad shooter it’s an unapologetic homage to duty,…

  • Space Marine 2: Worth Every Penny for Warhammer Fans and Action Lovers Alike!

    Platform: PC Developer: Saber Interactive Publisher: Focus Entertainment Purchased:Yes If you’re a fan of the Warhammer 40K universe or simply enjoy fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action, Space Marine 2 is a must-buy. The game captures the essence of its predecessor while elevating the experience with stunning visuals, refined combat mechanics, and a gripping story. Combat is King:…

  • Flintlock The Siege of Dawn: A great concept with room for Improvement.

    Developer: A44 Games Publisher: Kepler Interactive System played on: Xbox Series X Purchased No – Played on Gamepass. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn on Xbox Series X delivers a solid yet imperfect experience. The game combines elements of action RPGs and open-world exploration with a unique setting inspired by a mix of Norse mythology and…

  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on Nintendo Switch – A Nostalgic Yet Fresh JRPG Experience

    Platform: Nintendo Switch Developer: Rabbit & Bear Studios Publisher: 505 Games This game was purchased. “Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes,” developed byRabbit & Bear Studios, is a spiritual successor to the beloved Suikodenseries, helmed by some of its original creators. The game has been highlyanticipated by JRPG fans and brings a blend of classic mechanics with…

  • Selaco early access review: An indie Shooter blowing so called AAA titles out of the water.

    Format PC Purchased on Steam. Selaco, the latest entry in the FPS genre, is a masterful blend of classic shooter mechanics with modern-day polish and innovation. Developed with a clear love for the golden age of first-person shooters, this game captures the nostalgia of the 90s while infusing it with cutting-edge technology and design. Visuals…

  • Rogue Trader stands out as a beacon of sense.

    *** Technical issues delayed this review, apologies to the readers. System – Xbox Series X. Developer – Owlcat. Type – Isometric RPG *** Review written by Andrew Hughes. Rogue Trader! The name, for those who know the lore, filled me with anticipation. The opportunity to push the edges of the map, decide fates with supreme…

  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide brutally brilliant co-op shooter.

    Developer Fatshark Platforms PC & XBOX System reviewed on PC Warhammer 40,000 Darktide, developed by Fatshark, is an engaging first-person shooter that thrusts players into the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000. Set in the hive city of Tertium, this cooperative action game combines the visceral combat mechanics that fans of the genre adore with a…

  • WARHAMMER 40,000 BOLTGUN LIVING A CHILDHOOD DREAM

    A Retro Blast in the Grimdark Future Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a first-person shooter that brings the nostalgic charm of ’90s shooters into the expansive and dark universe of Warhammer 40K. Developed by Auroch Digital and published by Focus Entertainment, this game successfully marries classic fast-paced shooter mechanics with the richly detailed lore of the…

  • A Noir Masterpiece with Modern Flair: Fallen Aces early access Review part 1

    Platform PC Purchased on Steam Developers Trey Powell & Jason Bond Publisher New Blood Interactive Fallen Aces is a captivating blend of classic noir storytelling and modern gameplay mechanics, offering an experience that is both nostalgic and fresh. This first-person shooter, developed by New Blood Interactive, immerses players in a gritty, crime-ridden cityscape where every…

  • Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 – A visual and thought-provoking masterpiece.

    System played on Xbox Series X Game played on gamepass. Run time 6 hours main story – 7 hours main + extras – 9 hours completionist. (According to gamepass) Developer – Ninja Theory Publisher – Xbox game studios Spoilers – No intentional spoilers Before I get into the review, I would like to point out…