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Belle Boomerang Review – A Classic Platformer with Boomerangs and Powerups!

September 10, 2022September 10, 2022David Ingrusee Comment

Do you fancy knocking out baddies with a boomerang? Maybe you’d like to use their powers against them? David plays Belle Boomerang by Narwhalnut, an 8-bit indie 2D platformer starring Belle! [...]

Micro Mages – A New Retro Tower Climbing Experience!

February 12, 2022February 6, 2022David Ingrusee Comment

David reviews Micro Mages, a new homebrew NES game featuring a band of cute little mages on a quest to save their beloved princess! [...]

Save the land and Super Win the Game!

July 17, 2021July 11, 2021David Ingrusee Comment

David reviews Super Win the Game, a modern take on the retro adventure platformer! Assemble the King’s heart and defeat the Hollow King! [...]

Liberate the Land in Alwa’s Awakening

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021David Ingrusee Comment

David discovers Alwa’s Awakening, a magical and modern homage to classic platformers of the 8-bit era! [...]

Save your Daughter in The Curse of Issyos!

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021David Ingrusee Comment

David plays The Curse of Issyos, a free platformer by Locomalito inspired by Castlevania and featuring Greek mythology! [...]

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Sonic for the Master System – An Oddball Retrospective!

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021David Ingrusee Comment

David writes a retrospective on Sonic for the Master System, an oddball port of the 16-bit classic with new zones and quirks! [...]

Blazing Rangers – Save Children from Fiery Monsters!

March 13, 2021March 13, 2021David Ingrusee Comment

David covers new homebrew arcade game Blazing Rangers for the NES. Save helpless children from the fire and its monsters! [...]

Commodore 64 music’s ambitions continue with 8-Bit Symphony Pro

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019Rachael Brearton Comment

Rachael takes a look at the latest project from newly registered charity, 8-Bit Symphony on Kickstarter aiming to professionally record your favourite C64 music! [...]