Songs of Conquest Revives Retro Strategy with Modern Magic
Introduction Songs of Conquest, released May 20, 2024, sets out to rekindle our pixel-tinted love affair…
old school
Classic games like “Pac-Man” and “Mario Bros.” shaped gaming history. Their pixel art and chiptune sounds still inspire modern indie games today.
Hazelnut Hex Is a Sweet Shot of Cartoon Bullet Hell Joy
Let’s dive into Hazelnut Hex by Chunderfins. It’s a sharp arcade-style bullet hell that rescues breakfast. According…
Catmaze Casts a Slavic Spell on Metroidvania Fans
Introduction Catmaze, released May 24, 2018, is a solo-developed Slavic fairy tale-style metroidvania dives into creatures…
Alisa Revives Retro Survival Horror with a Deadly Twist
Introduction Alisa, released on October 22, 2021, is an indie survival horror and action-adventure game that…
Berserk Boy Blends Elemental Action with Retro Flair
Overall Impressions I approached Berserk Boy armed with tempered excitement. This high-speed action platformer borrows from Metroidvania…
Grand Cross: ReNOVATION Wields Blade & Bullet in Style
I approach every game with one goal: leave no stone unturned. Grand Cross: ReNOVATION delivers on that…
Fallen Leaf – Retro Action Meets Modern Heart
Introduction Fallen Leaf launched on July 15, 2024. It’s a retro side-scrolling adventure that blends fast-paced…
Isles of Sea and Sky – A Puzzle Voyage Worth Exploring
Setting Sail on the Isles of Sea and Sky Okay, I get it—you’re thinking, “Not another pixel-art…
Witchinour Fast-Paced Bullet-Hell Roguelite Magic
Overall Impressions Witchinour blends bullet-hell twin-stick shooting with roguelite progression in a tight, fast-paced package. At 60fps…
Dragon Quest III HD-2D – Nostalgic JRPG, Modern Magic
Overall Impressions I’ve fallen in love with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. As a cozy gamer, I…