Mini Review Shadow of the Ninja Reborn (PS5) - Lovingly Restored Classic Shinobi Action

Back to the future

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn brings the classic Natsume side-scrolling ninja action game to modern audiences, and it remains a worthy experience even some 33 years later. It demands the level of challenge that games released in the 90s often do, but if you're okay with that, it looks better than it ever did and offers an enjoyable...

• Thu 29th Aug 2024
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Review Cannon Dancer - Osman (PS5) - Breathless, Brilliant Retro Romp Finally Accessible to All

Hiryu go

There’s a strong chance you’ve never played Cannon Dancer, or Osman as it’s perhaps better known to North American arcade goers. That’s the beauty of this current retro renaissance, though: we’re not only seeing the return of well-loved classics on contemporary consoles, but also obscure underground gems like this one from the...

• Wed 12th Apr 2023
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Mini Review Cotton Fantasy (PS4) - The Shoot-'Em-Up Fan's Cute-'Em-Up

A tea-rrific time, or too much Silk cut?

You wait ages for a Cotton game, and then six arrive on PS4 at once, celebrating the series' 30th anniversary in 2021. Welcome to the Fairyland, where developer Studio Saizensen has in the cauldron boiled and baked Cotton Fantasy: Superlative Night Dreams (Cotton Rock 'n' Roll in Japan) as an all-star...

• Tue 24th May 2022
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Mini Review Cotton Reboot! (PS4) - Spooky Cute-'Em-Up's an Elaborate and Accessible 2D Shooter

Bless your Cotton shmups

Even if you're in the middle of a scorching summer, there are games that remind you of other seasons, and with a story that follows Cotton as a broomstick riding witch, PS4 Cotton Reboot! conjures up images of moonlit autumn nights. It's Cotton's sweet tooth, and love of candy wrapped WILLOW, which persuades her over seven...

• Fri 30th Jul 2021
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Mini Review Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (PS4) - A Gorgeous Cel-Shaded Remake

A world of wonder awaits

Over 25 years after the original release of Monster World IV, the cult classic 2D action-platformer has been remade for modern consoles. Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World keeps the style and charm of the original, while updating the game to feature cel-shaded, 3D visuals. The game looks gorgeous, thanks to the eye-popping...

• Sat 29th May 2021
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Review Turrican Flashback (PS4) - Four Turrican Thrills in One No-Frills Package

X-Factor 5

16-bit home computer retro games are welcome on the PlayStation 4, especially as there has not been an abundance of Commodore Amiga games available, with a few exceptions being versions of Another World, Flashback, GODS Remastered, and Shadow of the Beast. Therefore, it's particularly pleasing to have the first two classic A

• Tue 2nd Feb 2021
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