Category: Classic

Antstream Arcade, one of the larger collections of classic games you can subscribe to, has finally made its way onto Xbox, and it’s a gateway to a nostalgia-infused experience. With over 1300 titles to choose from, this retro platform offers a plethora of classic games from various systems genres, catering to retro-loving gamers and offering something for almost everyone. We took it for a spin. Continue reading “Antstream Arcade review (Xbox)”

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg from Koei Tecmo takes players on a nostalgic journey back to the origins of the beloved Atelier series, where the protagonist, Marie, is a struggling alchemy student at the Royal Academy of Magic. Tasked with crafting an item to impress her professor and graduate, Marie must enhance her alchemy skills, gather ingredients, hire adventurers, and explore the world to uncover recipes and utensils. The game’s premise sets the stage for a heartwarming tale of growth and self-discovery, as Marie starts as an inexperienced alchemist and gains confidence through experience, friendships, and alliances. Continue reading “Atelier Marie Remake – The Alchemist Of Salburg review (PS4)”

Enclave HD, a remastered version of a well-received PC game from 2002, rekindles the battle between light and dark in the mystical world of Celenheim. Developed by Sickhead Games and Starbreeze Studios, and published by Ziggurat Interactive, this action-adventure RPG offers players the chance to embrace either side in two distinct campaigns, featuring a variety of characters and unique gameplay experiences. However, while Enclave HD boasts nostalgia and replay value with its two campaigns, it struggles to captivate modern audiences due to some dated mechanics and visuals. We checked it out on a PlayStation 4 Pro. Continue reading “Enclave HD review (PS4)”

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR brings back the nostalgic action rail shooter from the 80s and earlier 90s arcade era – and those gamers old enough to have seen it will remember it as “that cabinet with the machine gun mounted on it”. A classic from the time where rail shooters were 2D affairs with pixel-based visuals, years before Virtua Cop and House of the Dead. Developed by Virtuallyz and published by Microids, this VR adaptation aims to capture the essence of the original game while adding a fresh coat of paint. While it succeeds in delivering an enjoyable experience, it falls short in certain areas. We played it on a Meta Quest 2 – here’s our review. Continue reading “Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR review (Quest)”

Bringing together three legendary arcade shoot ’em ups from the ’90s, Ray’Z Arcade Chronology is a must-have compilation for fans of arcade shooters that includes RayForce, RayStorm, and RayCrisis. Published by ININ Games in cooperation with Taito, we checked out these classics on a PlayStation 4. Continue reading “Ray’Z Arcade Chronology review (PS4)”