Tag: Retro

A clever, hand-drawn shmup with two standout mechanics and smooth 120 FPS performance — Paper Plane proves that even a £2.49 arcade shooter can have serious bite.

A gloriously gross slice of ’90s gaming history—Ren & Stimpy’s retro chaos returns, sharper than ever but still delightfully deranged.

A relentless river run from 1982 reborn with modern polish—Adventure Canoe proves even the simplest arcade ideas can still make waves.

A pioneering 8-bit creation suite reborn for modern consoles—Dezaemon proves the dream of player-made games began long before the indie boom.

A brilliant, brain-first puzzle platformer that proves one great idea—applied relentlessly—can outlast entire generations of game design trends.

A gritty FMV relic reborn in crisp 4K—Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition proves that sometimes the old-school slugfests still have a little fight left in them.

A charming, puzzle-forward “fourth season” opener that captures the original show’s campy sci-fi heart with smart character switching, authentic archival flair, and a pacing-friendly hint system—rough around the edges, but full of sincere nostalgia and solid adventure design.

A sharp, cyber-infused vertical shooter that refines arcade intensity with a clever explosion mechanic — fast, focused, and built for score-chasing mastery.

A stylish 2D skate-platformer bursting with 90s attitude — fluid, accessible, and packed with personality, even if it occasionally stumbles on its own chaos.

Cool Boarders rides out of 1996 like a time-stamped avalanche—rough, loud, and a little dated, yet still carrying the unstoppable thrill of gravity and guts.