New Evercade collections reviewed: Legacy of Kain & Bitmap Brothers 2

The Evercade, which we recently reviewed in its latest iteration, continues to shine as a platform dedicated to retro gaming, and its latest additions, the Legacy of Kain Collection and The Bitmap Brothers Collection 2, are no exception. Each collection highlights a standout niche of gaming history, showcasing the diversity and depth of their respective eras. These compilations bring together beloved titles, offering a mix of nostalgia and gameplay variety for longtime fans while also serving as an introduction to new players. Continue reading “New Evercade collections reviewed: Legacy of Kain & Bitmap Brothers 2”

Port roundup: Aero The Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge, Back Then & Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

We’re looking at Aero The Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge, Back Then and the Switch version of Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged in our latest roundup of games that have recently been ported over to new systems. Check out our reviews of these three titles below. Continue reading “Port roundup: Aero The Acro-Bat: Rascal Rival Revenge, Back Then & Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged”

Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest review (PS5)

Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest, a reimagining of the 1994 (MS-DOS) classic, makes a visually upgraded and mechanically modernized comeback on the PlayStation 5. Developed by [2.21] and published by Microids, this remake is faithful to the essence of the original while introducing enhancements that aim to appeal to both longtime fans and new players. Set on the mystical planetoid of Twinsun, the game follows Twinsen, an unlikely hero who embarks on a journey to liberate his world from the tyrannical Dr. FunFrock. The story’s themes of freedom and resistance resonate as strongly now as they did in the original, though some gameplay aspects feel dated in contrast to modern action-adventure standards. Continue reading “Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest review (PS5)”

DLC roundup: Atari 50, Vampire Survivors & River City Girls 2

In our latest DLC roundup, we check out the Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration’s new “The First Console War” addon, new Castlevania content for Vampire Survivors and the Double Dragon DLC for River City Girls 2 – all three excellent new DLC releases for fun games that are worth coming back to. Continue reading “DLC roundup: Atari 50, Vampire Survivors & River City Girls 2”

Phantom Brave – The Hermuda Triangle Remastered review (PS5)

Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered on the PlayStation 5 is a reintroduction to Marona and her loyal phantom companion, Ash, a duo whose adventure is both charming and melancholy. Developed by Nippon Ichi Software and originally released years ago, Phantom Brave brings a fresh coat of visual polish and technical improvements to the console while keeping the heart of its story and tactical gameplay intact. The story centers on Marona, a young girl with the ability to summon Phantoms, a skill that makes her both useful and ostracized in the world of Ivoire. As she takes on various missions to earn a living and achieve her dreams, Marona must navigate the prejudice that surrounds her “possessed” status while staying true to her optimistic nature. Continue reading “Phantom Brave – The Hermuda Triangle Remastered review (PS5)”