Tag: Dotemu
Review Marvel Cosmic Invasion (PS5) - Marvel's Most Fun Beat-'Em-Up in Decades
Beta Ray Brill
Between the brilliant TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, retro beat-‘em-ups are enjoying a bit of renaissance. Marvel Cosmic Invasion is perhaps the highest profile effort yet, a sublimely presented four-player pixel art tribute to the arcade glory years, when smoky pool halls were ruled...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Hypes Up Its Heroes with Stylish Opening Cinematic
Who are you playing?
It's not long before we can finally get our hands on Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a pixel art beat-'em-up from the team behind the great Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Launching on 1st December 2025, publisher Dotemu has released the full opening animation to keep fans excited in the run up to release: Those...
News You're Going to Want Marvel Cosmic Invasion's Physical PS5 Release
Shelf life
Marvel Cosmic Invasion looks like a belting beat-‘em-up, and you’ll be playing it as soon as next month. But if you have a bit of patience, you may want to hold out for its physical release, which is coming to PS5 on 13th March, 2026. The retail package will be available in two guises: Standard Edition ($39.99) and Deluxe Edition...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion May Be the Perfect PS5, PS4 Beat-'Em-Up to Round Out Your 2025
Final two characters confirmed
Too many cool games, too little time. Right? Are you keeping up? Well, whether you are or aren’t, add another PS5 and PS4 must play to your list: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the awesome throwback beat-‘em-up from DotEmu, will drop on 1st December. Developed by TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge maker Tribute Games, the...
News The Awesome Absolum Smashes Through 200,000 Sales in Its First Week
Impact hit
Absolum, the fantastic beat-'em-up that launched on PS5 earlier this month, has smashed through 200,000 sales. That's according to publisher Dotemu, which, based on the existence of such a press release, is clearly over the moon with how the game's performed. This level of success is very much deserved, as far as we're concerned...
Review Absolum (PS5) - Dragon's Crown and Hades Combine in Stunning Beat-'Em-Up
Arcana believe it
Roguelike games are everywhere these days, to the point where you're actually surprised when the latest indie release isn't peddling death as a progression mechanic. It's a dreadfully crowded genre, but if there's any roguelike that deserves your attention this year, it's Absolum. Fusing the core gameplay of a side-scrolling...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion's Unannounced Final Characters Have Leaked Online
Find out who rounds out the roster
Promising comic book beat-'em-up Marvel Cosmic Invasion has been drip-feeding its roster of playable characters for months, and with just two more to reveal, the surprise has unfortunately been spoiled early by leaks. Spoilers: The unannounced characters are named below. A demo recently released on PC has been...
News The Studio Behind Absolum's Gorgeous Art Is Now Producing an Animated TV Adaptation
Supamonks go all-in on Absolum
Publisher Dotemu and studios Guard Crush Games and Supamonks are soon to release Absolum, the roguelite beat-'em-up with a great hand-drawn style. The latter team is responsible for that art direction as well as the game's animation, and it's always lookd impressive in trailers. Well, we hope you aren't tired of it,...
News Stylish Beat-'Em-Up Absolum Is Looking Fantastic in Gameplay Overview Trailer
Absolum-ely marvellous
Streets of Rage 4 was a collaboration between two studios, and one of them, Guard Crush Games, is on the verge of launching its next project, Absolum. Coming to PS5 and PS4 on 9th October, publisher Dotemu has released a new gameplay trailer for this very promising-looking beat-'em-up, and it gives us a great look at what to...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Reveals Another Pair of Playable Characters in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Still no date though
We love a good retro-style beat-'em-up, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion is looking like another cracker. Developer Tribute Games, which previously brought us TMNT Shredder's Revenge, has unveiled two more playable characters in the latest trailer: Yes, Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider are now part of the roster. Black...
Review Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PS5) - A Throwback Worthy of the Hayabusa Name
Clan of attack
The Ninja Gaiden series has been around for a long time, and it's changed a lot, moving from 2D action platforming to full-on, big budget, 3D adventures. While many will know the franchise from these later hack-and-slashers, the most recent entry, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, winds back the clock, taking us back to its side-scrolling...
Round Up Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound's Glowing Reviews Sing Praises of Slick Action Platformer
Delightbound
From the team behind the excellent Blasphemous series comes Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound — a side-scrolling throwback to the series' roots — and it seems it's a big success. The reviews have been rolling in for the action platformer today, and they're offering extremely high praise. Many critics are championing the game's fundamentals,...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Announces Two New Playable Characters You Might Not Expect
Not your typical inclusions
Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the upcoming beat-'em-up from publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games, has looked like a slam dunk from the first trailer, and its latest shows off a pair of new characters that avoid the typical Avengers favourites. Here's the new trailer, announcing Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill are...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Trophy List Will Put Your Skills to the Test for the Platinum
Rage quit
Dotemu and The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous) are bringing us Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound in about a week's time, returning the series to its brutal 2D action platformer roots. While there's still a bit of time to go before we can all play this promising-looking title, the Trophy list has emerged online, and we dare say it's gonna be a tough...
News She-Hulk, Rocket Raccoon Join the Fight in Marvel Cosmic Invasion on PS5, PS4
New gameplay revealed
Developer Tribute Games is on a bit of a roll, following up the brilliant TMNT: Shredder's Revenge with Marvel Cosmic Invasion. A new trailer has revealed a pair of heroes joining the roster of playable characters: She-Hulk and Rocket Raccoon. The game will feature 15 characters total, with previously confirmed heroes being...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Introduces Second Playable Character in Slick Gameplay Trailer
Bound by rage
We love a retro-style 2D action game, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound continues to look like one of the most exciting examples on the horizon. Developed by The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous), this new gameplay trailer is all about Kumori, the second playable protagonist in the throwback action platformer. Kumori is an elite member of the...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Is Your Next Must Play PS5, PS4 Beat-'em-Up
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge dev on deck
Wow, it really is a wonderful era for retro-style beat-‘em-ups, isn’t it? Obviously, we recently had Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, as well as Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind. But the next must play if you’re a fan of either of those is Marvel Cosmic Invasion, due out later this year...
News Streets of Rage 4 Dev Reveals Stunning Original Beat-'Em-Up Absolum for PS5, PS4
“Spells, counters, upgradable abilities, uniquely powerful fighters”
As everything old is seemingly new again, publisher Dotemu has revealed a joint effort from Guard Crush Games (Streets of Rage 4) and French animation specialists Supamonks: Absolum, an arcade-like beat 'em up, announced for PS5 and PS4 and expected in Spring 2025. Set in an...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Takes Series Back to 2D Action Roots on PS5, PS4
From the makers of Blasphemous
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the first game to be unveiled at the 2024 Game Awards, and it looks like it could be a winner. Published by Dotemu and developed by The Game Kitchen — the team behind the Blasphemous series — this winds back the clock on Koei Tecmo's historic action franchise, taking it back to its roots...
Mini Review Metal Slug Tactics (PS5) – Some of the Best Tactics Since Into the Breach
Hooked on a Fio
From the moment it was announced Metal Slug Tactics was a winner in our eyes. Marrying the SNK classic with the turn-based tactics genre is a golden idea on paper. Hearing it’s a roguelike in the vein of Into the Breach was the coup de grâce for this game being anything but a banger. And we’re happy to say it lives up to those...
News Take Your Time with 20 Minutes of PS5, PS4 Metal Slug Tactics Action
Marco!
The unexpected but appreciated small-scale Metal Slug spin-off, Metal Slug Tactics, will arrive on PS5 and PS4 on November 5th. We've seen this tactical take in trailer form before, but in a solid block of gameplay, we are introduced to the game's Ikari Warriors, characters that hail from SNK's old Commando clone. While series stalwarts...
News Metal Slug Tactics Not Far Away with 5th November PS5, PS4 Release Date
Physical version planned
Dotemu has announced Metal Slug Tactics is right around the corner with a PS5, PS4 release date of 5th November 2024. A new trailer accompanies the news — viewable above — which reveals three more playable characters for its tactical battles. Alongside the usual digital version, a physical edition is planned, with more...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets Two More Characters in Radical Reptiles DLC
Available now
Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute have both revealed and released the final DLC pack for the smashing retro beat-'em-up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Titled Radical Reptiles, the DLC is available for purchase right now, setting you back $3.99/£3.29. For your few quid, you're getting two new playable...
News Brush Up on Your SNK History with Metal Slug Tactics - The Legacy Retrospective
Continue?
Metal Slug Tactics is slated to launch on PS5 and PS4 in 2024, and the shift from sidescrolling shmup action to tense, turn-based tactics seems like a genuinely inspired one. While we wait for a more concrete release date, Paris-based publisher Dotemu has put together a lovely little retrospective, which should help kill a little bit of...
News Metal Slug Tactics Commands Attention with Tense, Turn-Based Gameplay on PS5, PS4
Looks like an absolute blast
Metal Slug Tactics takes the legendary side-scrolling arcade shooter series to an entirely new dimension, with its isometric perspective demanding careful planning rather than twitchy reflexes. We got an extended look at its unique style of turn-based roguelike gameplay in a new trailer. The trailer shows how a typical...
News Metal Slug Tactics Now Also Heading to PS5, PS4, Out This Year
Fight on grids in the Fall
Originally announced almost three years ago for Nintendo Switch and PC, Metal Slug Tactics has today been updated to a complete multi-platform release with PS5 and PS4 versions, and it's releasing towards the end of this year. The news coincides with a fresh gameplay trailer, which you can catch above. A tactical twist on...
News Windjammers 2 Jams Out Major Free Update, Available Now on PS4
AKA Flying Power Disc 2 in Japan
Windjammers 2 was released in 2022, and we were big fans of the excellent sequel to the 1994 classic. Developer Dotemu has just pushed out a big free update, introducing new characters, modes, and online features for frisbee enthusiasts to enjoy. With an android and an animal-loving orphan joining the roster, the...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge DLC Drops on 31st August with a Newly Revealed Character
Shellshocked
The anticipated Dimension Shellshock DLC for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has a release date, and it ain't far off. The expansion, which features a rather robust sounding survival mode, is out on the 31st August. It also boasts not one, but two new playable characters: samurai rabbit Miyamoto Usagi, who was...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Shows Off Totally Tubular Survival Mode for PS5, PS4
Lookin' real radical
If you’ve been looking for reasons to replay the DotEmu’s bodacious beat-‘em-up TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, then you’re about to get your wish with the addition of DLC expansion Dimension Shellshock. Due out later this year, the developer’s
News Scrolling PS5, PS4 Beat-'Em-Up Sensation TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Reveals DLC
Radical
The superb 16-bit era beat-‘em-up tribute TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is back for another bite of action this year, with the announcement of the Dimension Shellshock expansion. Due out later this year, the add-on will feature a veritable smorgasbord of extras, including a new character – Usagi Yojimbo, the steely rabbit samurai – as...
News Puzzle Strategy Classic Clash of Heroes Is Getting an Upgraded PS4 Re-Release
Turn it up
In the early days of the PS Store, there’s no question that 2011’s Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes was a bonafide must own. Published by Ubisoft on the PS3, the Capybara developed classic mixed strategy with puzzle gameplay, and it looked simply sumptuous in HD on Sony’s last-last-gen console. And now it’s getting a surprise...
News Streets of Rage 4 Major Update Adds Over 300 Improvements, Co-Op Moves, More
Fine tuning
Out of seemingly nowhere, Streets of Rage 4 has received a major update for both the base game and its DLC, Mr. X Nightmare. Publisher Dotemu says the free patch adds more than 300 improvements and new features. Chief among the additions is co-op moves. These are special new attacks that can be pulled off when you're playing with a pal...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge PS5, PS4 Patch Notes Are More Hype Than Pepperoni Pizza
Arcade mode! CRT filters! Gameplay tweaks!
There must be something in the water for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles devs right now. After yesterday’s bodacious TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection update – which added online multiplayer to the SNES version of TMNT IV: Turtles in Time – developer Tribute Games has followed up with a fantastic update for...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Launch Trailer Is a Shell of a Good Time
Turtaly bodacious, dude
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is pure, unadulterated nostalgia, with impeccable animation, and is just an all-around awesome video game, all told. It's available now, and we got a brand new trailer to celebrate its launch. Based on the original 1987 cartoon series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's...
Turtles in prime
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a love letter to the era of licensed belt brawlers, with Konami’s legendary Turtles in Time being a clear inspiration. With co-op being a huge selling point for this beautiful beat-'em-up, we decided to play through as a trio – and present our review as a roundtable to reflect...
News Rappers from the Wu-Tang Clan Contributed to a Track for TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Protect ya leathery, reptillian neck
In what is perhaps the most New York crossover in all of gaming history, iconic Wu-Tang clan rappers Ghostface Killah and Raekwon have contributed verses to a track called "We Ain't Came to Lose", which will feature on the official soundtrack of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. The entire...
News Casey Jones Joins the Roster in TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Launching 16th June on PS4
Cowabunga!
A rumour earlier today suggested that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge was coming very soon, and while it didn't get the date exactly right, the retro-style beat-'em-up is indeed right around the corner. DotEmu's latest arrives on 16th June 2022 — that's just one week away. Fans should definitely check out the above...
Rumour TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Eats Pizza and Parties to PS4 Very Soon
Like, next week soon
Are you looking forward to DotEmu’s throwback brawler Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge? Of course you are – who isn’t?! Well, good news: it looks like a release date is imminent – and it’s close! Over in South Korea, a Nintendo Switch eShop page was updated with a 16th June, 2022 release date. Sony...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gameplay Video Is Turtley Tubular
Beat-'em-up looking brilliant
TMNT fans are being treated rather well this year. Not only are we getting all the classic arcade hits with the Cowabunga Collection, we all get to play a brand new beat-'em-up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. The latter of these just got an 11-minute gameplay video over on IGN, and it's looking...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Officially Confirmed for PS4, Master Splinter Gameplay Debuted
Shredded
We always suspected TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge would release on the PlayStation 4, but here’s official confirmation – and some sweet Master Splinter gameplay to sweeten the deal. As part of a big indie celebration on the PS Blog, developer DotEmu joined PlayStation Underground to give an update on the project and the design principles...
Review Windjammers 2 (PS4) - Frisbee Flingin' Has Never Felt So Fun
Disc hockey
They just don’t make them like this anymore, do they? French outfit DotEmu is fast establishing itself as retro revival specialists, and Windjammers 2 is another immaculate effort from the Streets of Rage 4 studio. This game of Frisbee blends the best of Pong and Street Fighter to make for a white-knuckle reboot of Data East’s...
News Windjammers 2 Throws Down on PS4 from 20th January
Fast and furious Frisbee flingin' fun
The sequel to legendary Frisbee flinger Windjammers will arc its way to the PlayStation 4 from 20th January. For those of you who don’t know, this follow-up to the 90s NeoGeo classic is a little like tennis, as you defend one half of a court by catching spinning discs and attempting to fling them past your...
News April O'Neil Drops the Mic on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Getting a pizza the action
Update: As pointed out in the comments, DotEmu states on Twitter that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is coming to "consoles" in 2022. So next year, then, and presumably on PS5 and PS4. Original Article: Channel 6 reporter April O’Neil will fight alongside her half-shelled friends in Teenage
News Windjammers 2 Confirmed for PS5, PS4 with Open Beta Test
Starts tomorrow
Dotemu has just confirmed Windjammers 2 will be flying onto both PlayStation 5 and PS4. This follows on from a report about an open beta client making its way to PSN servers, and now it's all clear: the summery sequel will indeed be coming to Sony's systems. Writing on the PlayStation Blog,
News Focus Home Interactive Acquires Streets of Rage 4 Publisher Dotemu
Retro specialist has a new (Focus) home
Dotemu, especially recently, has been knocking it out of the park with its retro releases. The company is a publisher and development studio, and has helped bring about old-school titles such as Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, and Windjammers, among many others. The awesome-looking Teenage...
Rumour Windjammers 2 PS4 Open Beta Seemingly Uploaded to PS Store Servers
Looks like it's landing on PS4 soon
The original Windjammers was lovingly revived and brought back on PlayStation 4, and it's just as good today as it was back in the 90s. The top-down game of lobbing Frisbees back and forth is a summery delight, and the modern re-release from Dotemu is a blast with all its mod cons like online play. A sequel is in...
Hands On Streets of Rage 4 DLC Packs a Punch with New Characters and Modes
Mr. X Nightmare is a dream
In many ways, Mr. X Nightmare is the best kind of DLC. Streets of Rage 4 is already a very fun beat-'em-up, but this add-on pack just makes it even better with its various additions to the experience. If you're a fan of the game, this is a no-brainer — especially as it's at such a low price point. We've had a look...
News Streets of Rage 4 DLC Mr X Nightmare Launches 15th July, Survival Mode Revealed
Hit the streets
We've known about the upcoming Streets of Rage 4 DLC for a while now, but publisher Dotemu has finally given us a release date. Mr. X Nightmare, the expansion announced back in April, will hit the mean streets on 15th July for $7.99. Let's recap what's included. The main attraction of this DLC pack is the trio of new playable...
News Streets of Rage 4's Third and Final DLC Character Is Shiva
Boss character returns as playable fighter
Streets of Rage 4 took a long time to get here, but DotEmu's stylish sequel is a real fan-pleaser. Not only does it feature the tight controls and excellent music you'd expect, it has (almost) all the playable characters you could hope for. Most of the gaps in the roster are being plugged with Mr. X...
News Max Thunder Joins the Playable Roster in Streets of Rage 4 DLC
Thunderbolt and lightning
In case you missed the news, Streets of Rage 4 is getting a bumper DLC pack in the near future. Titled Mr. X Nightmare, the premium expansion is set to feature brand new modes, original music, and most importantly, new playable characters. We already know that fan favourite Estel is joining the fight, but publisher Dotemu...
