Pico Park 2 Is the Cozy Chaos You’ll Love with Friends
Overall Impressions I jumped into Pico Park 2 expecting a cute puzzle romp. What I found, however,…
side scroller
Classic 2D gameplay, inspired by 1980s arcade hits like “Contra” and “Metroid,” featuring horizontal movement and platforming challenges.
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…
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…
CounterAttack: Uprising Revives the SHMUP Spirit Boldly
Overall Impressions CounterAttack: Uprising is a fresh and exciting side-scrolling shooter. Relative Games clearly put a lot…
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…
Remote Life – Intense Alien Shmup With 360° Firepower
Overall Impressions I jumped into Remote Life expecting an old-school shooter with a modern feel, and it…
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit – Time-Twisting Horror Puzzler
If you’ve ever wanted a new kind of thrill from the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, Into…
Timespinner – Time-Bending Metroidvania with Heart
Introduction Timespinner came out on September 25, 2018, and offers a story-rich Metroidvania adventure. It mixes…
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…
Shift Happens – Co-op Platforming with a Clever Twist
I approach every game with one goal: uncover every secret, complete every challenge. Shift Happens invited me…