Retro Reviews

20May

By StuartNo Comments

Farming Simulator 16-Bit – PC Review

Now we all know that Farming Simulator games have been around for a long time. Now it's time for a new entry to the franchise, and whilst you've already guessed, just pretend you didn't know. We have gone old school, with Farming Simulator 16-bit Edition! Giants Software has released an absolutely iconic-looking game for new and old hardware. Featuring a limited run of a physical Sega Mega Drive cartridge, which, unfortunately, at the time of writing, was sold out. As well as the PC download if you want to give it a little play through on your computer. Farming, but not as we know it! I'm a big fan of the franchise and have spent many hours playing the fully fledged versions of the game both with friends and on my lonesome. Would the 16bit retro version keep me as occupied? It's time to ...

7Jun

By Tony CNo Comments

Retro Reviews

Glory Hunters – GameBoy Review

There is a burgeoning development scene right now for new games for retro systems. The GameBoy is such a beloved piece of gaming hardware and there is a slew of new games in the works for the Nintendo handheld. One such game is Action Adventure RPG Glory Hunters from indie studio 2think. The game was one of over 20 indie games we featured in our Indie Game Stage 2023 showcase and we have been eagerly anticipating its release. Pain is temporary, Glory is Eternal - Glory Hunters The Mexican developer previously released the Punch-Out inspired Pato Box on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PSVita and PC. This new game launches on June 8th 2024 and is playable in a wide range of different ways. This review was played natively on Analogue Pocket using a .pocket file via the GB Studio menu. Th...

28Sep

By Tony CNo Comments

Retro Reviews

Bottle Boy – Gameboy Colour Preview

New games for the beloved Gameboy systems of old are becoming more and more frequent. This is in part thanks to the great development tools like GB Studio and Game Maker. Furthermore there are more ways to play than ever with great modern hardware like the Analogue Pocket. Bottle Boy is a new game for Gameboy Colour due for release some time in 2024. It's an RPG that started as a concept during the peak of the Covid pandemic. Bottle Boy - New Gameboy Colour RPG I tried out the demo on the Analogue Pocket and chatted to its developer Greg Leblanc about the origins of the idea and his hopes for the full release. Bottle Boy Demo The demo opens with a great sequence that sets the scene for the story and introduces the main character Alex. The sci-fi fanatic schoolboy's world is turned upsi...

5Jun

By Tony CNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, Retro Reviews

Epilogue GB Operator Review

Retro gaming, collecting and preservation are becoming more and more popular these days. There is also a burgeoning community of indie developers creating and releasing brand new games for beloved systems from the gaming days of old. The GB operator is a small, very useful device that has appeal for players, collectors and developers alike. GB Operator - Retro Revolution It is the creation of a small team whose passion for retro games and for game preservation is evident from the helpful articles on their website. One such article covers how to spot counterfeit cartridges while another details how best to clean the contact pins on your beloved game cartridges. It is available to purchase directly from the Epilogue website at a cost of $61.49 (£50/€57). Features Compatible with G...

9Mar

By Tony CNo Comments

Retro Reviews

Mud Warriors – Gameboy Colour Review

If I told you there are new games for GameBoy in the modern era of "Next Gen" consoles you'd think I was crazy right? It is getting mighty close to 25 years since the GameBoy Colour hit store shelves and yet indie developers are releasing/developing new games for the retro handheld with increasing frequency. One such game is Mud Warriors, a collaboration between Polyducks and Lance Campbell. Playground Warfare - Mud Warriors An adaptation of Ryan Veeder's text adventure Mud Warriors, it was originally released in Sept 2021 and it got an Analogue Pocket release on Jan 28th 2022. This game runs natively on Analog Pocket via its support for GBStudio games using the micro-SD slot. If you don't have a retro device to play this on then it is also available to play in your browser direct...