Today’s roundup of recently ported games looks at three markedly different interpretations of arcade-inspired design, each rooted in nostalgia yet shaped by modern expectations. From the uncompromising platforming legacy of Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition, through the exuberant bullet-hell spectacle of Trouble☆Witches FINAL! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam, to the stripped-back racing thrills of Speed Factor, these releases highlight how classic genres continue to evolve – or resist evolution – on contemporary hardware. Continue reading “Port roundup: Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition, Trouble☆Witches FINAL! Episode 01: Daughters of Amalgam & Speed Factor”
Category: Classic
Blood: Refreshed Supply review (PS5)
From the moment you rise from your grave, clutching a rusty pitchfork, it’s clear that Refreshed Supply hasn’t lost a drop of the original’s savage charm – and in many ways, it’s sharper, meaner, and more polished than ever. You play Caleb, once a high-ranking Cabal commander betrayed by his demonic master, now resurrected to carve a path of vengeance through cultists, zombies, gargoyles and hell-hounds. The revenge-driven premise may be straightforward – but developers Nightdive Studios lean into that pulp-horror / occult-gunslinger vibe with gleeful, gory abandon, and it works. Continue reading “Blood: Refreshed Supply review (PS5)”
Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons review (PS5)
From the outset, Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons feels like it’s trying to reinvent the wheel – offering a “new Bubble Bobble experience” that blends the old bubble-trapping platforming with roguelike progression and dungeon-crawling ambition. The concept alone is a bold move for a franchise known for arcade simplicity: procedurally changing dungeons, treasure gathering, upgrades, and sprawling castle labyrinths instead of traditional single-screen action. On paper, that’s the kind of shake-up that could either breathe new life into the series – or strain it until it breaks. Continue reading “Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons review (PS5)”
Superman 5 Film Collection review (4K)
The newly released Superman – 5 Film Collection lands just in time to remind fans and newcomers alike what made the early Superman movies such benchmarks for the superhero genre – and at the same time, to stake a claim for the latest 2025 incarnation of the Man of Steel. This 5-disc 4K UHD gathers together the four original films (from 1978–1987) plus the brand-new 2025 movie – a first for any Superman boxed set. Where prior collections stopped at the classics (sometimes with alternate cuts), this edition marks a rare moment: legacy and reinvention, side by side, under one roof. And while the original’s Donner cut was considered the fifth movie in the earlier set, it’s still included here – so there’s great value for money too. Continue reading “Superman 5 Film Collection review (4K)”
Hitman Absolution review (Switch)
The Nintendo Switch revival of Hitman: Absolution casts Agent 47 back into the shadows with a renewed sense of purpose, offering a blend of calculated stealth and cinematic storytelling that remains distinct within the franchise. Now portable, the game positions the legendary assassin in a narrative-driven journey, where betrayal and moral complexity drive the tension across 20 intricately designed missions. The story shifts focus from the cold, methodical killer of earlier entries to a more humanized 47, tasked with protecting a young girl while navigating the treacherous reach of the Agency, creating a surprisingly personal stake for a series built on contracts and discretion. Continue reading “Hitman Absolution review (Switch)”