Tag: Side-Scroller

BioMenace Remastered brings a cult classic back to life with sharp platforming, grotesque mutants, secret-filled levels, and a welcome collection of modern improvements. Its new fourth episode and community content make this more than a nostalgia trip, delivering a generous, satisfying adventure for fans of old-school action.

Silver Pines delivers a haunting blend of classic survival horror, interconnected exploration and cosmic mystery. Its unsettling town, clever detective mechanics and resource management create an absorbing descent into darkness, although clunky boss encounters and unanswered questions occasionally undermine an otherwise compelling nightmare.

A colourful, wonderfully polished retro action-adventure that gives its classic platforming formula a clever power system, memorable bosses and plenty of reasons to keep playing long after the first victory.

A beautifully twisted Metroidvania where ancient mythology, family tragedy and wonderfully deep spellcraft combine to create a magical adventure with a personality all its own.

There is something wonderfully satisfying about a game that knows exactly which era it wants to evoke. Aggelos 2 wears its 16-bit influences proudly,...

Grayland Remastered turns a tiny bird into an unlikely hero, sending it soaring through a colourless world of war, radiation and loss. Simple mechanics and a short campaign cannot diminish the emotional weight of this beautifully bleak adventure.

The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 4 proves that refinement can be just as exciting as reinvention. By blending responsive platforming, rewarding progression and satisfying boss encounters with a handful of clever new mechanics, it delivers one of the strongest entries in the series to date.

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.

EGGCONSOLE RELICS MSX2 is a captivating journey into the experimental side of 1980s gaming, where identity itself becomes the key to survival. With its brilliant Spirit Ride mechanic, haunting science-fiction atmosphere and wonderfully preserved presentation, Bothtec’s forgotten classic proves that truly original ideas can remain powerful long after their era has passed.