Tag: Run and Gun

Wiz may have arrived in arcades in 1985, but its unusual eight-spell system and straightforward action still give it plenty of personality today. The journey from the Depths to the Sky Realm is challenging, occasionally unforgiving, and packed with old-school arcade charm, while Arcade Archives 2 provides the modern features needed to make this forgotten fantasy adventure feel at home on today's hardware.

Arcade Archives 2 NINJA EMAKI resurrects a fascinating piece of 1980s arcade history, blending colourful ninja action, helpful magic scrolls and relentless old-school difficulty with HAMSTER's excellent modern features. It may show its age, but Shinbei's fight against the spirit army remains an entertaining reminder of how much fun a simple arcade adventure can be.

Future Knight transforms the humble LCD handheld into one of the year's most inventive action games, blending frantic combat, surreal storytelling and unforgettable art direction into a wonderfully eccentric adventure. Its demanding gameplay rewards persistence, while its bizarre humour and creative dual-character mechanics ensure it remains memorable long after the credits roll.

A forgotten arcade gem finally gets the spotlight it deserves as Biomechanical Toy (QUByte Classics) brings its bizarre toy-box world, explosive run-and-gun action, and colourful 90s charm to modern consoles.

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection isn't just a convenient bundle. It is the definitive celebration of two exceptional action platformers. With refined balancing, all DLC included, and an excellent Endless Battle mode, Inti Creates has delivered a package that rewards skill, speed and style in equal measure.

D.U.M.B.E.R. Ducks embraces complete absurdity and turns it into one of the most entertaining retro action games of the year. Armed waterfowl, giant carnivorous snails, explosive cave systems, and a four-weapon arsenal combine to create a chaotic adventure that feels like a forgotten 16-bit classic brought back to life.

HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME transforms neon-soaked chaos into a brutal roguelite playground, delivering crunchy combat, glorious pixel art, and enough cybernetic swagger to satisfy any action fan craving a little VHS-era violence.

A deep cut from the 32-bit era, ROHGA: ARMOR FORCE stands out through its custom mech assembly system, even as its arcade roots keep it firmly anchored in its time.

A relentless throwback that captures the spirit of arcade shooters, Machine Gun Fury delivers pure, explosive action with no room for hesitation.

M.A.D. Cows delivers tight, retro run-and-gun action wrapped in a hilarious premise, though its repetition and limited variety keep it from reaching the top tier of the genre.