Category: Classic

Two decades after its original release on the GameCube, the oft-overlooked gem that is Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door returns, this time on the Nintendo Switch. It features updated graphics, an enhanced soundtrack, and a few gameplay tweaks for additional polish. Even in 2024, it’s a well-crafted adventure that can stand the test of time, offering both nostalgia for returning players and a fresh experience for newcomers. Continue reading “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review (Switch)”

Nightdive Studios’ remake of the iconic 1994 PC game, System Shock, breathes new life into a genre-defining classic. Published by Prime Matter, this PlayStation 5 version follows last year’s successful PC launch, bringing Citadel Station to console players. With revamped visuals, updated controls, and enhanced audio, this remake stays true to the original’s spirit while modernizing its presentation and gameplay for a new generation. Continue reading “System Shock review (PS5)”

Digital Eclipse’s remake of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord brings an ancient classic of RPG gaming into the modern age. Almost 45 (!) years since the release of the original game, this full 3D update of one of the earliest party-based RPGs retains the core elements that made the original a trailblazer while introducing significant enhancements to appeal to contemporary players. As we delve into the labyrinth on the PlayStation 5, we check and see how well this remake strikes a balance between preserving the past and embracing the present. Continue reading “Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord review (PS5)”

Rainbow Cotton, developed by KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and published by ININ Games, brings a nostalgic yet modern twist to the classic shoot-’em-up genre and Cotton franchise. But while the game attempts to revive the charm of its Dreamcast predecessor and other Cotton titles, it delivers a mixed experience on the PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Rainbow Cotton review (PS5)”

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, originally released over a decade ago, emerges once more, this time on the Nintendo Switch, courtesy of Crim Co. As with the original, this HD remaster presents a fusion of action, platforming, and surreal storytelling, drawing inspiration from the apocryphal Book of Enoch. As players traverse through the game’s gorgeous landscapes and engage with its unique combat system, they’ll embark on a journey that’s both visually stunning and thematically rich – and seeing it run on a portable system is a sight to behold. Continue reading “El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron review (Switch)”