Tag: Retro

Fortuna Magus delivers a nostalgic JRPG experience filled with turn-based combat, pixel art charm, and a unique Revelations system that lets characters learn abilities mid-battle. While it rarely strays far from classic genre traditions, it offers a satisfying retro adventure for fans of old-school role-playing games.

Outbreak: Shades of Horror is an unapologetic throwback to classic survival horror, combining brutal difficulty and strict resource management with modern presentation. Rough around the edges but packed with tension, it’s a nostalgic nightmare best suited for fans of the genre’s old-school roots.

Arcade Archives 2: PLUMP POP revives one of Taito’s more unusual arcade experiments, blending trampoline mechanics with classic score-chasing action. While its simplicity limits long-term appeal, the quirky cooperative gameplay and faithful preservation make it an entertaining slice of arcade history.

Console Archives: Nobunaga’s Ambition revives the 1988 console version of KOEI’s pioneering strategy series. While its interface and presentation feel unmistakably dated, the deep economic and military systems still offer a compelling glimpse into the early foundations of grand strategy gaming.

A clever, charming puzzle-platformer built around a brilliantly simple idea, Öoo turns bombs into tools of discovery in one of the most inventive short adventures of the year.

A tongue-in-cheek retro shooter packed with fast action and satisfying boss fights — Shooty McSpaceFace proves simple arcade chaos can still be a lot of fun.

A bright and focused retro platformer that sticks to the classics — Alex the Rabbit delivers tight controls and escalating challenge without overcomplicating the formula.

A stylish, chaotic evolution of the cult classic — Scott Pilgrim EX blends fluid brawling, gorgeous pixel art, and co-op mayhem into one of the year’s most confident beat ’em-ups.

A punishing, pixel-perfect throwback that refuses to modernise — Castle of no Escape 2 delivers uncompromising dungeon-crawling for players brave enough to face its 216-room curse.

Apolune 2 turns space mining into hilarious controlled chaos — a physics-driven co-op roguelite where teamwork, panic, and laughter are equally essential for survival.