Castaway – A Short but Stylish Retro Adventure
Overall Impressions From the outset, I approached Castaway with cautious optimism. While the trailer promised a nostalgic…
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.
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…
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…