The Making of Karateka interactive documentary coming this summer
Before The Last Express… before Prince of Persia… there was Karateka. Famed game designer Jordan Mechner was an 18-year-old college student when he started making the martial arts adventure that would become one of the most influential games of the Apple II era. Four decades later, the story behind this groundbreaking game has been meticulously […]
Ray’z Arcade Chronology (PS4) Review with Stream
Ray’z Arcade Chronology contains a trilogy of Taito shooters from the mid-90s: Raystorm, RayCrisis, and RayForce, The porting wizards at M2 have put their stamp of quality on this compilation as all three games retain their original magic while adding modern features for 2023 players. When I first started my stream, embedded in this article, […]
Feeble Light (PS4) Review with Stream
For a $5 shooter, Feeble Light is an outstanding value. It is a fun, little shmup that doesn’t take itself too seriously but will easily please both casual and dedicated players. Made by a small team and published by EastAsiaSoft, you control a tiny ship as you need to blast enemies and avoid hazards. This […]
Blind dungeon crawler EchoBlade now available on console
Blinded and trapped inside a labyrinthian dungeon tower, every sound you make illuminates your path to freedom! In EchoBlade, danger lurks around every darkened corner, from trap doors and chambers filled with toxic fumes to halls patrolled by crusader knights and more! Explore in first-person perspective and watch for echo patterns that reveal walls, floors […]
Swords & Bones 2 now available on Switch
Swords & Bones 2 is a continuation of the retro action-adventure game of the same name. This time, as fearless female warrior Beatrice, players will set out on a lethal journey to save the kingdom of Gaudia, which is slowly sinking into demonic darkness. Inspired by 16-bit icons from the 80s and 90s, Swords & Bones […]