R-Type Final 2 – Classic Shmup Returns with Modern Flair
Introduction When you think of side-scroll shoot-’em-ups, the granddaddy of force pods and delta weapons leaps…
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – Retro Fighters Revived
Hello there! I’m your go-to solo-RPG fan who can’t resist speedruns for the neat tricks—here to break…
Celeste – Scaling New Heights in Precision Platformers
Introduction: Scaling Celeste in a Sea of Platformers Celeste arrived on January 25, 2018, asking you…
Chicken Invaders 3 – Feather-Filled Arcade Fun & Chaos
In Chicken Invaders 3, InterAction Studios brings a fun mix of old-school arcade action and tongue-in-cheek humor,…
Forza Horizon 4 – Dynamic Seasons & Open-World Racing
This Day in Games: March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021 was more than just the day…
Ikaruga – Polarity Puzzle Bullet-Hell Masterpiece
Introduction Remember that moment when you realize the enemy’s biggest weapon is your own bullets? Welcome…
Operation STEEL – Hand-Drawn Roguelike Shmup Thrills
As your friendly neighborhood TropeTracker, I jumped right into Operation STEEL. At first glance, its hand-drawn art…
TEKKEN 7 – Epic Mishima Clan Showdown
On This Day in Games: June 1, 2017 While the gaming world brimmed with E3 teases,…
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Medieval Slayer Carnage
I slipped into DOOM: The Dark Ages expecting a blood-soaked medieval prologue. I log clichés and deceptions…
Ratopia – Strategic Rat Colony Sim & City Builder
I approached Ratopia with excitement—and a bit of doubt. Cassel Games has taken a bold step by…