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Review: Spica Adventure (Nintendo Switch)
Spica Adventure, originally a mobile game from 2003, has been released on the Nintendo Switch. The game features Nico, a young protagonist who uses a parasol for combat, gliding, and traversal by sticking it into walls. It offers 28 stages with multiple paths, a time limit, and boss battles, with nods to other Taito titles. The game is available for $19.99 or bundled with Parasol Stars for $24.99.
Alien Strike launches today, modernizing old arcade games
Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders, a modern take on classic arcade run 'n' gun games, has launched today on Steam. Developed by Combo Game Studio and published by Nuntius Games, the title features 9 stages, 15 bosses, and local multiplayer for up to 3 players. A free DLC with new content is planned for the future.
Arcade Archives 2 ARKANOID Lands On Xbox – The Greatest Brick Breaker Ever Returns
Arcade Archives 2 Arkanoid has been released on Xbox Series X|S by HAMSTER Corporation, bringing TAITO's 1986 brick breaker game to modern platforms. This release includes modern features like online rankings, a new Time Attack mode, adjustable difficulty, and rewind functionality, while preserving the original arcade experience. Priced at £7.49, it offers a slice of arcade history that still challenges players.
Generic Fighter Maybe – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Generic Fighter Maybe is an arcade-style 2D fighting game featuring stylized presentation, zany battle moves, and simplistic doodles for two players. The game includes classic fighting mechanics like combos, specials, blocking, throws, and unique Super Moves for each character. Sign-ups for the game's beta are now open.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums Review | TheXboxHub
Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a single-screen platformer inspired by 80s arcade games, featuring fluid retro-style animations and a core mechanic of collecting and throwing eggs into a nest. While it offers a modern safety net by allowing players to continue from the current level upon losing all lives, the gameplay becomes repetitive due to tedious level design, cumbersome mechanics, and fast enemy respawns. Despite a vibrant art style and a local co-op mode, the game's core issues prevent it from being consistently fun.
Walk of Life Adds 90s-Inspired Arcade to New Map Before Launch | HappyGamer
Walk of Life is launching its full release tomorrow, May 1st, on PC with a new update that introduces a competitive 90s-inspired arcade system. Developed by PF Studios, this feature allows players to earn score by playing mini-games within the Chailand map, with high scores contributing to their overall game score. The arcade system aims to add tactical depth and replayability by creating a risk-versus-reward dynamic alongside the main objectives.
Rastan - Another teased update to a fabulous WIP Amiga 500 and above Arcade game!
A new gameplay video showcases recent progress on the Amiga version of the arcade action-platformer Rastan, developed by basementApe using Earok's scorpion engine. The creator is currently working on the boss for level 2, with the alpha demo of the first level featuring remastered sprites and new backgrounds running on an Amiga 500.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums Review 🐤
Go! Go! Mister Chickums is an adorable single-screen platformer featuring 100 stages where players throw eggs to defeat enemies and place them in a nest. While the core gameplay is intuitive and fun, the lack of online leaderboards is a notable omission. The game boasts charming visuals, a great soundtrack, and a variety of mechanics, though some stages could benefit from more variety.
Vampire Crawlers, Peter Molyneux's return and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up several new and upcoming indie games, highlighting Vampire Crawlers, Masters of Albion, Snap & Grab, Indoor Baseball, Crashout Crew, Kick, Elfie: A Sand Plan, and Clockwork Ambrosia. It also touches on hardware limitations and the creativity fostered by the Playdate console.
Geometry Wars-Inspired Hit 'Sektori' Officially Announced For Switch 2
The arcade-style twin-stick shooter Sektori, originally released on PC and PlayStation 5, has been officially announced for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by a former Housemarque employee, the game features dynamically changing levels, evolving bosses, and multiple game modes. Sektori is scheduled to launch on May 14, 2026.
Geometry Wars-Inspired Hit 'Sektori' Appears On Switch 2 eShop
The arcade game Sektori, heavily inspired by Geometry Wars, is set to release on the Nintendo Switch next month, according to Asian eShop listings. Originally launched on PC and PlayStation 5, Sektori features twin-stick gameplay, dynamically changing levels, and evolving bosses. The game was developed by a former Housemarque employee.
The Legacy of WWE All Stars, 15 Years Later
This article revisits WWE All Stars fifteen years after its release, highlighting its embrace of arcade-style, over-the-top action and fantasy matchups between current and legendary wrestlers. Despite some flaws in gameplay mechanics and presentation, the game is remembered for its fun, less simulation-focused approach to wrestling games, offering a unique experience that broke from the norm.
Demos and Freebies
Kaz is a minimalist, grid-based action roguelike arcade game for PC that emphasizes fast reaction times and psychedelic visuals. The game challenges players with choices and pushes the boundaries of visual design.
Nintendo's Extremely Rare FMV Arcade Game from 1974 Has Been Restored By A Dedicated Fan
Arcade collector Callan Brown has successfully restored Nintendo's extremely rare 1974 FMV arcade game, Wild Gunman '74. Using original film reels and modern technology, Brown recreated the full-size cabinet and gun unit, documenting the process in a detailed YouTube video. The restoration aims to preserve the game's unique technology and experience for enthusiasts.
Kings Do Not Fall to Be Featured in Steam Medieval Fest!
Kings Do Not Fall, a retro-style beat 'em up developed by HyperDevbox, will be featured in the Steam Medieval Fest from April 20 to April 27. The game will also be available at a 20% discount during the event. Developed by veteran Carlo Perconti, the game pays homage to classic 90s arcade titles with modern gameplay enhancements.
SNK Teases New Metal Slug Game for Franchise’s 30th Anniversary
SNK is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its classic Metal Slug franchise by teasing a new game. The publisher, known for its arcade shooters and fighting games like The King of Fighters XV and the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, has generated excitement and speculation among fans about the direction of the new title.
30 years on, Metal Slug's arcade action and stylish visuals owe Studio Ghibli a debt: "We were very much inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's book, Daydream Note"
This article delves into the development and inspirations behind the classic arcade game Metal Slug, originally created by Nazca Corporation for SNK's Neo Geo. Kazuma Kujo, a key figure from Irem who helped form Nazca, reveals that the game's design was influenced by Hayao Miyazaki's book 'Daydream Note' and evolved from earlier Irem titles like 'In The Hunt'. Despite being developed during the rise of 3D gaming, Metal Slug's distinctive 2D visuals and gameplay mechanics were a result of the Neo Geo hardware and specific design choices, not necessarily an artistic preference for 2D.
Lost Nintendo game lives after 50 years as arcade collector uses ancient film reels and Wii-style tech to create "what might be the only playable Wild Gunman" machine in the world
An arcade collector named Callan Brown has recreated Nintendo's lost 1974 arcade game, Wild Gunman, using digitized film reels and modern technology. The recreation utilizes Unity for the game logic, infrared LEDs for gun detection similar to the Wii remote, and an Arduino for score tracking. Brown plans to showcase the machine and potentially release the code and game assets in the future.
The 90s snake rush returns in 3D, and every run teaches you real words.
Babelum is a new indie game that blends classic snake-like arcade gameplay with language learning principles. Players collect letters to form words in one of ten supported languages, with challenges increasing through different level types and themes. The game aims to make learning feel like play, with future plans including an arcade mode, multiplayer, and an open-source release.
How Death by Scrolling Turns Endless Movement Into Pure Panic
Death by Scrolling, an action game inspired by classic arcade titles and the concept of endless scrolling on phones, has launched on Xbox Series X and Series S. The game features a core mechanic where players must constantly move upwards to outrun a pursuing entity known as The Reaper, while battling enemies and collecting resources. A major update accompanying the console launch introduces a new character, biome, and various improvements.
