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Review: Elsie is a fresh take of the Mega Man formula

Eduardo ReboucasSeptember 10, 2024September 9, 202406 mins

A game full of energy and great gameplay, Elsie plays with the established norms of the genre in neat ways.

Review: Castlevania Dominus Collection is a portable banger of a compilation

Eduardo ReboucasSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 202407 mins

Bringing some of the finest 2D games to date, the Castlevania Dominus Collection is a brilliant compilation that is helped even further with the surprise inclusion of a much needed rework of the game that started it all.

Review: Shadow of the Ninja Reborn is the return of an overlooked NES gem

Eduardo ReboucasAugust 28, 2024August 28, 202408 mins

One of the NES’ best action adventure side-scrollers, Shadow of the Ninja, is back and you shouldn’t miss it.

Review: Live the craziest 10 seconds of your life in Mullet MadJack

Eduardo ReboucasAugust 19, 2024August 16, 202406 mins

Easily one of the most striking experiences of 2024, Mullet MadJack is the epitome of a no frills fun time playing games.

Review: Aero the Acrobat’s return to gaming is a dud

Eduardo ReboucasAugust 6, 2024February 12, 202509 mins

If you are looking to reminisce about the 16-bit generation but without any of the obvious big names of the time, Aero the Acrobat just barely fits the bill.

Review: Rider’s Spirits does little to set itself apart from the competition

Eduardo ReboucasJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024010 mins

An odd release to be sure, Rider’s Spirits lacks the personality and fun factor that its rivals have in spades.

Review: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord shows why it’s the blueprint of the modern RPG

Eduardo ReboucasJune 12, 2024June 13, 202418 mins

One of gaming’s most influential titles makes a brilliant comeback in Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord.

Review: Rainbow Cotton is a short, sugary sweet retro shooter with plenty of flair

Eduardo ReboucasMay 22, 2024May 22, 202408 mins

The first game in the series to make the leap to polygons, Rainbow Cotton is a previously exclusive Japanese Dreamcast game that now makes its way to the rest of the gaming world.