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Developed By: Radin Games Published By: Flynn’s Arcade Categories: Retro, Arcade Release Date: 05.22.22 Galacticon from Radin Games and Flynn’s Arcade really lives up the name of the publisher. It feels like a classic arcade game and I am in…
Continue readingI’m a huge sucker for anything featuring mechs. Blackwind looked like it would be right up my alley in that regard.
Continue readingDeveloped By: Adamvision, SneakyBox Published By: Atari Composed By: Megan McDuffee Categories: Arcade, Retro, Shooter Release Date: 12.14.21 It’s Asteroids, but pretty! Well, that’s an accurate description, but only to an extent. The latest in the Recharged line by Atari…
Continue readingComing up with unique, new gameplay mechanics is hard. I’ve never made a game, but I’m certain this statement is true. I don’t know if the developers of Death’s Door feel the same way, but I suspect they do know that (thankfully) execution trumps innovation.
Continue readingDeveloped By: Westone (original), Ratalaika Games (re-release) Published By: Strictly Limited Games (Physical), ININ Games (Digital) Categories: Arcade, Retro, Platformer Release Date: 12.14.21 A Little History It’s finally here. Clockwork Aquario was to be an arcade game developed by Westone,…
Continue readingDeveloped and Published By: Subliminal Categories: Life Simulator?, Arcade, Adventure Release Date: 08.10.21 Fennel is new to town, his mom is sick of him just sitting around at home playing videogames. It’s time to make friends. They find out about…
Continue readingDeveloped By: Raw Thrills Published By: GameMill Entertainment Categories: Racing, Arcade Release Date: 09.14.21 Lets. Go. Cruissss’nnnn If you grew up excited for the Nintendo 64, then the Cruis’n franchise should probably spring some nostalgic memories for you. It’s one…
Continue readingDeveloped and Published By: Funktronic Labs Categories: SkateBOATing, Arcade Release Date: 06.11.21 Do you like the 1980’s? Tony Hawk Pro Skater with boats and anthros? How about Weezer? Well, me personally, I prefer their older albums, but I did enjoy…
Continue readingI can’t recall a game that I have more mixed feelings about than Summer Catchers for the Nintendo Switch. It’s an interesting take on the classic infinite runner with a cool visual aesthetic and a cute story.
Continue readingThe beat-em-up formula has been pretty well set for a few years. You’ve got one or two attack buttons that you use to set up combos, you can jump, and, most importantly, dive kick. Shing! sets out to shake that formula up a little bit by introducing a novel way to pull of combos.
Continue readingI’ve made no secret of my love for games that marry a gorgeous, retro, pixel art aesthetic to smooth, modern gameplay. Today’s game, Olija for the Nintendo Switch, feeds that obsession marvelously.
Continue readingDeveloped By: Cosmikenkai Published By: Eastasiasoft Categories: Arcade, Puzzle Release Date: 12.17.20 I already know why most people are going to buy this game. I also know that in spite of that, this is a fun puzzle game that I…
Continue readingCake Bash for the Nintendo Switch is one of those games that has an absolutely perfect vision for its graphical aesthetic. Its bright, soft color palette complements a fun, lively, high-quality art style that would feel perfectly at home in a Pixar film.
Continue readingAbsolute DriftNintendo Switch Developed By : Funselektor LabsPublished By : Funselektor LabsCategory : Racing, Simulation, ArcadeRelease Date : Dec 03, 2020 Since it’s release, the Switch has been a great foundation for many game releases. We’ve seen titles I’m sure…
Continue readingA four-way melee fighting game is always going to draw comparisons to the granddaddy of the genre, Super Smash Bros. And on paper, Bounty Battle for the Nintendo Switch looks like it could have what it takes to compete in the space.
Continue readingSnake is easily one of the most-copied games on the planet. There have to be hundreds of clones on mobile platforms alone. Today’s game, Snake King for the Nintendo Switch, throws its hat in the ring with what it hopes is an interesting new wrinkle to the formula. Unfortunately, interesting is not a word I’d use to describe Snake King.
Continue readingInertial Drift – Nintendo SwitchDeveloped By: Level 91 EntertainmentPublished By: PQubeCategory: Arcade RacerRelease Date: September 11, 2020 The nineties played host to many arcade racing greats such as Sega Rally and Ridge Racer. Both series featured detailed 3D textured cars…
Continue readingMini Motor Racing X Nintendo Switch Developed By : The Binary Mill Published By : The Binary Mill Category : Racing, Arcade Release Date : Sep 17, 2020 Games as a whole have come a long way since the 8-bit…
Continue readingSpinchNintendo Switch Developed By : Queen Bee GamesPublished By : Akupara GamesCategory : Platformer, Action, ArcadeRelease Date : Sep 03, 2020 All our lives we’re told to avoid judging books by their covers. But, as gamers, I’m pretty sure this…
Continue readingDeveloped By: CreamativePublished By: CreamativeCategory: Arcade Beat’em UpRelease Date: 08.06.20 Clan N is an up to four player couch co-op indie Arcade style Beat’em up game that combines the classic arcade game with today’s modern fighters. With a fast-paced nature, you must dodge,…
Continue readingDeveloped By: Tri-Heart InteractivePublished By: Tri-Heart InteractiveCategory: Arena, Action, ArcadeRelease Date: 02.07.2020 I miss the console wars. Back then companies had a face, a mascot we all remember, and some we’d like to forget. The end of the millennium brought…
Continue readingDeveloped By: Moving Pieces Interactive Published By: Screenwave Media Categories: Arcade, Puzzle Release Date: 07.31.20 Do you remember QBert? Dodo Peak is somewhat of a modern effort in a QBert like game, only with a much cuter, less foul mouthed…
Continue readingDeveloped By: Code WakersPublished By: Armor GamesCategory: Shooter, Action, ArcadeRelease Date: 12.05.2020 Jet Lancer demonstrates from its opening moments that humans were always meant to fly. With a flashy presentation of stylish visuals and a catchy, energetic soundtrack this arcade…
Continue readingBipedNintendo Switch Developed By: NEXT StudiosPublished By: Postmeta GamesCategory: Adventure, Puzzle, Platformer, ArcadeRelease Date: 07.02.20 Is there anything in the world more frustrating than a platformer with imprecise, inconsistent controls? Well, yeah, probably – but not in the gaming world….
Continue readingDeveloped By: Deqaf StudioPublished By: No Gravity GamesCategory: Strategy, Action, ArcadeRelease Date: 16.04.2020 War is hell. Bloody fights of nation against nation, tribe against tribe in modern cinema, television, and video games are increasingly more horrific with each new installment…
Continue readingDeveloped By: Matt Glanville Categories: Arcade Release Date: 07.03.2020 Developed by Matt Glanville, both Grab the Ghost 3000 and Singled Out share a philosophy for game design. Design a game as simple as can be and make it remotely appealing….
Continue readingDeveloped By: Project R3D Published by: Drageus Games S.A. Categories: Shooter, Action Release Date: 06.05.2020 On an aesthetic level, I’m rather fond of Bridge Strike. The sprite work reminds me of NeoGeo Pocket Color games. It’s colors are warm and…
Continue readingPew Paw Nintendo Switch Developed By : Drageus Games Published By : Drageus Games Category : Action, Twin-Stick, Arcade Release Date : June 12, 2020 Whether it’s movies and TV shows, books, or video games, one setting we’re all too…
Continue readingDeveloped By: Team8 StudioPublished By: Drageus GamesCategory: Action, Arcade, Twin-StickRelease Date: 05.29.20 Genetic Disaster for the Nintendo Switch is a twin-stick roguelite action game featuring four unique characters with their own skills and playstyles. It has a really cool aesthetic…
Continue readingStar Horizon Nintendo Switch Developed By : Orbital Knight Published By : No Gravity Games Category : Arcade, Space Combat, On-Rails Release Date : May 14, 2020 Us Nintendo fans are no stranger to the on-rails shooter. The original Starfox…
Continue readingSuper Mega Baseball 3 Nintendo Switch Developed By : Metalhead Software Published By : Metalhead Software Category : Sports, Simulation, Arcade Release : May 13, 2020 Every year sees a constant flux of sports titles being released. Fully licensed versions…
Continue readingCat Girl Without Salad : Amuse BoucheNintendo Switch Developed By : WayForwardPublished By : WayForwardCategory : Indie, Bullet Hell, ArcadeRelease Date : Apr 01, 2020 A number of years ago, WayForward jumped in with Humble Bundle and released a fake…
Continue readingBubble Bobble 4 FriendsNintendo Switch Developed By: TaitoPublished By: ININ GamesCategory: Action, Arcade, Multiplayer, PartyRelease Date: 03.31.20 The Bubble Bobble series has a long and storied history on both arcades and home console, and I have never engaged with it…
Continue readingStreets of Rage 4Nintendo Switch Developed By: Dotemu, Lizardcube, Guard Crush GamesPublished By: DotemuCategory: Arcade, Action, Brawler, MultiplayerRelease Date: 04.30.20 The 90’s Console Wars have been over for two decades – I mean, so have the 90’s, so that makes…
Continue readingTop RunNintendo Switch Developed By: Katata GamesPublished By: Fantastico StudioCategory: Action, Arcade, Endless Runner, PlatformerRelease Date: 02.12.20 I love it when a game just sneaks up, grabs your attention, and won’t let go. I sometimes feel like there’s an endless…
Continue readingRobots Under Attack!Nintendo Switch Developed By: Dmytro DerybasPublished By: Dmytro DerybasCategory: Action, Arcade, PuzzleRelease Date: 01.14.20 Robots Under Attack! for the Nintendo Switch is the inaugural release from Ukrainian single-person indie developer Dmytro Derybas. It’s a bow-and-arrow based physics puzzler…
Continue readingDeveloped By: Hi-Bit StudiosPublished By: 8-4Category: Action, ArcadeRelease Date: 01.23.2020 I didn’t grow up in the ’80s. Much of the glowing nostalgia of the decade we see reflected in Ready Player One or Stranger things is before me. However, I see…
Continue readingMusic RacerNintendo Switch Developed By: AbstractArt, Light Road GamesPublished By: Sometimes YouCategory: Arcade, Music, Rhythm, RacingRelease Date: 01.29.20 I don’t often play racing games, but recently I’ve come across a few arcade racers that I really liked – Horizon Chase…
Continue readingThe Adventures of Elena Temple: Definitive EditionNintendo Switch Developed By: GrimTalinPublished By: GrimTalinCategory: Action, Arcade, Platformer, PuzzleRelease Date: 12.24.19 The hardest part of retro gaming is often finding hardware that still works; old consoles don’t last forever, after all. Developer…
Continue readingXenoRaptorNintendo Switch Developed By: Peter Cleary, Stage Clear StudiosPublished By: DigeratiCategory: Action, Arcade, Twin Stick ShooterRelease Date: 12.25.19 Get those thumbs ready; we’ve got another fast-paced twin stick shooter incoming! XenoRaptor for the Nintendo Switch comes to us courtesy of…
Continue readingSuper Street: Racer Nintendo Switch Developed by: Lion Castle, Game Solutions 2 Published by: Funbox Media Category: Racing, Arcade, Simulation Release Date: Nov 07, 2019 Racing games have found new life in the past decade as graphical fidelity has improved…
Continue readingA return to the purity and simplicity of the arcade halcyon days? Or a barebones dinosaur unsuited to modern sensibilities?
Continue readingStory of a Gladiator Nintendo Switch Developed By : Brain Seal Entertainment Published By : Brain Seal Entertainment Category : Arcade, Fighting, Beat-em-up Release : Nov 27, 2019 While some games rely on a sense of grandeur, popping off spiffy…
Continue readingMust Dash AmigosNintendo Switch Developed By: MINIBEAST Published By: MINIBEASTCategory: Arcade, Multiplayer, Party, RacingRelease Date: 12.05.19 Must Dash Amigos for the Nintendo Switch is the first release from UK-based developer MINIBEAST. The game, whose art design is heavily influenced by…
Continue readingDead End JobNintendo Switch Developed By : Ant WorkshopPublished By : Headup GamesCategory : Action, Twin-Stick, ArcadeRelease Date : Dec 13, 2019 The concept of a dead-end job is one that most of us are familiar with. Whether you joke…
Continue readingBouncy Bob 2Nintendo Switch Developed By: Mad GamesmithPublished By: Ultimate GamesCategory: Action, Arcade, MultiplayerRelease Date: 11.20.19 It’s fun to have the occasional game day with friends to relax and unwind. There are new party games coming out every week trying…
Continue readingRocket WarsNintendo Switch Developed By: Rooftop PandaPublished By: Rooftop PandaCategory: Action, Arcade, MultiplayerRelease Date: 11.14.19 Is it multiplayer arena arcade shooter time again already? It must be, because I’ve got Rocket Wars for the Nintendo Switch on the docket, and…
Continue readingOne Person StoryNintendo Switch Developed By : LampogoloviiPublished By : Drageus GamesCategory : Arcade, Puzzle, StoryRelease Date : Nov 8, 2019 Puzzle games are wide-spread in how you can be tasked to play them. Some can be extremely intricate with…
Continue readingDisney Classic Games Aladdin & The Lion King Nintendo Switch Developed By : Digital Eclipse Published By : Disney Interactive Category : Arcade, Platformer, Re-Release Release Date : Oct 29, 2019 If you’re my age, and either you yourself or…
Continue readingKiller Queen Black Developed By: Liquid Bit and BumbleBear Games Published By: Liquid Bit and Nighthawk Interactive Category: Multiplayer Arcade / Action-Platformer Release Date: 10.11.2019 Killer Queen Black is a high-flying multiplayer arcade port with action-platformer gameplay and real-time strategy…
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