Tag: Retroware
Mini Review Neon Inferno (PS5) - Beautiful Layers, Chaotic Bullets
Bullet hell
Some games embrace their inspirations in an obvious display of affection, which is exactly what developer Zenovia Interactive has done with Neon Inferno. This 2D run-and-gun platformer has a ton of similarities to classics such as Contra, yet manages to achieve its own identity with an interesting narrative and engaging gameplay...
News Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit's Gonna Take You Back to Past on PS5, PS4
In a game that hopefully doesn't suck ass
There’s already been one adventure based on YouTuber Angry Video Game Nerd, but given his catalogue of content, we suppose an 8-Bit outing makes sense. This release will actually be available physically on an NES cartridge courtesy of Limited Run, but if you can’t be arsed with original hardware, then...
News Hype Inducing 90s-Style Brawler Toxic Crusaders Drops 4th December on PS5, PS4
The toxicity of our city
We’re not personally familiar with the 90s show that’s inspired Toxic Crusaders, but we sure love a throwback retro beat-‘em-up. This one looks like it’s stepped right out of the era of The Simpsons Arcade Game and TMNT: Turtles in Time, although while it’s reminiscent of those old coin-op classics, it’s clearly...
News PS5, PS4 Retro Shooter Neon Inferno Really Doesn't Need to Look This Awesome
Run 'n' gun
These new retro-themed releases don’t always need to go so darn hard, but we love it when they do. Take the upcoming Neon Inferno, which is due out on 2nd October for both PS5 and PS4. It kinda reminds us of SNES classic Wild Guns, with your character on screen while you gun down larger-than-life bad guys. Obviously this one is...
News The Angry Video Game Nerd Goes 8-Bit in New Action Platformer for PS5, PS4
Holy ****
Another game based on the eternally dumb Angry Video Game Nerd series is incoming on PS5 and PS4. This time, the Nerd's going full NES, starring in an 8-bit adventure suitably titled Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit. It's described as a "new, sinister universe filled with platforming levels, classic AVGN enemies, and nonlinear level design"...
