Limited Run Games’ laltest compilation of licensed video games from the past is the Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection. It features six different Rugrats games that were originally released during the Nickelodeon show’s heyday between 1998 and 2001. Ranging from some early 3D PlayStation 1 games to more charming 2D Game Boy titles, none of these…
Idea Factory, Compile Heart, and Hyde’s latest action RPG is more of a Metroidvania game with its 2D combat and magical attacks. Called Ariana and the Elder Codex, it features satisfying combat and a surprisingly deep story. While its backtracking and progression system doesn’t compare to the greats of the genre, there’s still a lot…
With its array of heroes and villains, it’s only natural for Invincible to get a fighting video game. The first game from developer Quarter Up is a tag fighter that takes full advantage of the TV show’s cast of beloved characters by pitting them into intense three-versus-three battles. Capturing the show’s charm and sense of…
Interabang Entertainment is back with another Kevin Smith beat ’em up following the success of 2021’s Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl. While the previous game was an homage and throwback to 8-bit brawlers, Chronic Blunt Punch features hand-drawn art and much more depth to enjoy. Fans of the View Askewniverse will find a lot…
Three classic 90s Nickelodeon video games are back in the Nickelodeon Splat Pack. The collection from Limited Run Games and Mighty Rabbit Studios brings back games based on Nickelodeon Guts, Rocko’s Modern Life, and Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. Featuring some nice quality-of-life options and a fun presentation, this compilation is perfect for 90s kids. I actually…
While it’s been many years since the last BlazBlue fighting game was released, the series hasn’t faded from public consciousness thanks to a bevvy of different spin-off games. The latest is BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, which is an updated console port of the 2024 roguelite action game. Featuring over a dozen characters from the fighting…
Fresh off of launching the legendary Tomb Raider franchise a year before, developer Core Design followed up its action-adventure game with an attempt to revitalize the beat ’em up genre, which was a staple of arcades and 2D consoles. The result was 1997’s Fighting Force, which took full advantage of 3D to provide some thrilling…