Tag: Retro
Counter Attack Review
Counter Attack is a curious contradiction—an arcade shooter wrapped in the language of blockbuster military simulation, delivering bursts of fast-paced action that occasionally shine, but ultimately struggle to live up to the scale of their own ambition.
Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded II: Second Season Review
A time capsule of baseball’s early digital ambitions, polished just enough for modern hands—but not quite enough to escape its era.
Jaleco Sports: Goal! Two Review
Goal! Two is football in its formative digital years—awkward at times, inventive at others, and undeniably sincere in its attempt to capture the world’s game.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums Review
Go! Go! Mister Chickums doesn’t just wear its arcade inspirations on its sleeve—it struts around in them, feathers puffed, daring you to keep up.
Manafinder Review
Manafinder is a deliberately old-school JRPG that understands exactly what it is trying to emulate, delivering a focused, exploration-driven adventure with thoughtful turn-based combat and strong retro identity, even if its adherence to classic design occasionally limits its modern accessibility.
Crypt Carnage Review
Crypt Carnage is a stripped-back, high-intensity arcade FPS that thrives on chaos, momentum, and score-chasing survival, delivering relentless wave-based combat in gothic corridors that rarely give you time to breathe, think, or slow down.
EGGCONSOLE C-SO! MSX Review
EGGCONSOLE C-SO! MSX is a fascinating slice of 1980s arcade design, built around a clever central mechanic that remains surprisingly engaging today—though its age is impossible to ignore, both in its limitations and its uncompromising difficulty.
MotionRec Review
A smart and elegant puzzle-platformer that turns your own movements into the key to progression, delivering a thoughtful and satisfying experience built on creativity and control.
Final Frontier Story Review
A cosy, methodical space-management sim that prioritises charm and accessibility over innovation, delivering a reliably enjoyable experience among the stars.
New Super Lucky’s Tale Review
A bright and joyful platformer that refines classic ideas with charm and variety, even if it plays things a little too safe.













