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Retro-Inspired 3D Platformer “Lunistice” Now Available on Nintendo Switch, Steam PC

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher Deck13 Spotlight has officially released throwback platformer Lunistice for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and GOG. Created by the one-man developer at A Grumpy Fox, Lunistice is designed to be an approachable 3D platformer reminiscent of the 32-bit PlayStation/SEGA Saturn era. Here’s the official breakdown of Lunistice from Deck13 Spotlight, followed by the latest trailer: Follow Hana on

Iconic Batman Voice Actor Kevin Conroy Passes Away at 66

Posted on November 11, 2022 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Actor Kevin Conroy has passed at the age of 66 away following a battle with cancer, according to a statement released by his representatives on Friday. Conroy is known by most (including myself) as the voice of Batman from Batman The Animated Series. Prior to landing the role as the Caped Crusader in 1992, Conroy worked as a stage and

“Police Simulator: Patrol Officers” Available Now on Steam PC, PlayStation and Xbox

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Become the Thin Blue Line! On Thursday, publisher Astragon Entertainment released Police Simulator: Patrol Officers for Steam PC, PS4, PS5, Xbone and SeXbox. Developed by Aesir Interactive, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers puts players in control of a rookie police officer who starts off writing parking tickets and increasingly takes on more challenging law enforcement tasks such as thefts and robberies.

Horror Simulator “Creature Lab” Coming to Steam PC in January

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

“But I will show the world that I can be its master! I will perfect my own race of people – a race of atomic supermen – which will conquer the world!” Game developer Image Power recently announced that their upcoming first-person horror simulator, Creature Lab, is coming to Steam PC in January. In Creature Lab, players take control of

New Gameplay Trailer for Underwater Adventure Game “Glaciered”

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Developer Studio Snowblind recently released a new trailer for its action adventure game Glaciered showcasing a snippet of the its action gameplay. Glaciered is an underwater action game that looks like a bizarre mishmash of Rez and Ecco the Dolphin. Sort of. In any case, you get to fight giant sharks with ice. Here is brief breakdown of Glaciered from

Throwback Soccer Game “Retro Goal” Coming To Nintendo Switch in November

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Soccer mom approved. The developers at New Star Games recently announced that their upcoming soccer/football title Retro Goal is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this month. Inspired by classic arcade sports games, Retro Goal is a “love letter to 16-bit football, an effort to capture the gorgeous look of 90s videogames whilst bringing the gameplay up to date for

Build Your Own Rapture This January in “Aquatico”

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

“To build a city at the bottom of the sea: insanity. But where else could we be free from the clutching hand of the parasites? Where else could we build an economy that they would not try to control, a society they would not try to destroy? It was not impossible to build Rapture at the bottom of the sea.

Strategy RPG “Silver Nornir” Now on PC, Xbox Consoles

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Friday, Kemco officially release the fantasy RPG Silver Nornir for SeXbox, Xbone and PC via Steam and Windows 10. Originally developed in 2013 by World Wide Software for mobile platforms (back when you could still purchase full games on mobile app stores), Silver Nornir combines elements of strategy with more traditional RPG mechanics, all wrapped up in an anime-inspired

Nichibutsu’s “Itazura Tenshi” Joins the Arcade Archives on PS4, Nintendo Switch

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher Hamster has announced that Itazura Tenshi is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Nichibutsu in 1984, Itazura Tenshi is a shoot ‘em up style action game where players control an angel who must connect the stars to create constellations. Of course, there is a variety

Upcoming Remake of Lovecraft-Inspired “Sherlock Holmes The Awakened” to Feature a “Substantial Rewrite”

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Ukrainian developer Frogwares has so far managed to dodge the recent volleys of Russian bullets and bombs and keep their noses to the grindstone for Sherlock Holmes The Awakened. Originally released in 2006, this new version of Sherlock Holmes The Awakened is considered a full remake from the ground up. That means assets created in Unreal Engine 4 and a

Supernatural Horror Game “The Chant” Now on Xbox, PS5, PC

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Glory Island isn’t nearly as much fun as it sounds. On Thursday, game publisher Prime Matter released The Chant for PS5, SeXbox and PC. Developed by Brass Token, The Chant is a horror action adventure game with a psychedelic undertone and set in the supernatural environment of Glory Island. Here’s the official breakdown of The Chant from Prime Matter followed

“QUByte Classics – The Samurai Collection” Coming to Consoles on 3 November

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Tuesday, QUByte Interactive announced that The Samurai Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone and SeXbox on 3 November as part of the QUByte Classics line. The Samurai Collection includes both First Samurai and Second Samurai, which are side-scrolling action games originally developed by Vivid Image for the Amiga in the early 90s. Here’s the official

Retro-Inspired RPG “Dragon Prana” Coming to PlayStation, Nintendo Switch in November

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Thursday, Kemco announced that Dragon Prana is coming to the PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on 3 November (NA, EU and AUS regions). The game is already available on Steam and Xbox platforms. Developed by EXE Create, Dragon Prana was originally created and released for mobile platforms. The game aims to bridge the gap between contemporary and retro by

The Ghosts of 90s Shooters Live in “Wrath: Aeon of Ruin”

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

3D Realms recently revealed that their first-person shooter WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is coming to Steam PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, and SeXbox in Spring 2023. Developed using the original Quake engine, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is a the dark fantasy horror FPS currently in Steam Early Access. Here’s the official breakdown of WRATH from the game’s Steam page: WRATH: Aeon

Narrative Puzzler “SOWON: Dream Adventure” Now on Steam PC

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Can you find Jack’s Heart? On Friday, publisher CFK officially released 3D puzzle game SOWON: Dream Adventure on Steam PC. Developed by Korean indie studio PUMKIN (ALTF4), SOWON: Dream Adventure was successfully crowdfunded on Tumblbug in 2019. The game puts players in a fantasy world where puzzles are solved by using “dreams, memories, and time in its own unique way.”

Über Violent FPS “Nightmare Reaper” Coming to Consoles in 2023

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

“Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” -Galatians 6:7 Horror game publisher Feardemic recently announced that Nightmare Reaper will receive a physical release for PS4, PS5, SeXbox and Nintendo Switch in early 2023. Developed by Blazing Bit Games, Nightmare Reaper is an über violent FPS that combines looter-shooter and roguelite mechanics. The game is described as “fast-paced, dark and violent” and features “geysers of

Become the King of the Undead in “Undead Horde 2: Necropolis”

Posted on October 26, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Game publisher 10tons is planning to release their RTS/RPG hybrid game Undead Horde 2: Necropolis for PC, consoles and mobile in 2023. Undead Horde 2 will put players in the role of the King of Undead who can raise the dead and command them at will, all with the objective to rebuild a home for the undead (The Necropolis). While the gameplay will

Retro Game Review: “Ghostbusters” (SEGA Genesis, Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 26, 2022 by The Splintering Staff 2 comments

Welcome back to the Festival of Dread, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things strange in you neighborhood. Today we’re going to take a look at Ghostbusters, a side-scrolling action game released for the SEGA Genesis in 1990. Developed by Compile (Guardian Legend, Blazing Lazers) and published by SEGA, Ghostbusters is based on the characters from the movie of the same name. That’s

“The Hungry Fly” Buzzing Over to Steam PC in 2023

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

David Cronenberg is not associated with this project. Erupting Avocado has announced plans to release The Hungry Fly in 2023 for Steam PC. Only the second game from the developers at Erupting Avocado, The Hungry Fly is described as a “poetic and personal narrative horror game” where players relive the memories of a filthy house fly. Here’s the full breakdown of The Hungry Fly from Erupting

Musketeers Vs Zombies in “Heidelberg 1693” Coming Soon to Consoles

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Red Art Games has announced that Heidelberg 1693 is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch on 18 November. Developed by Andrade Games and ported to consoles by Red Art Games, Heidelberg 1693 is an über violent 2D action game set in the Sturmfront – The Mutant War universe. Here is the official breakdown of Heidelberg 1693 from Red Art Games: Red Art Games will release a limited physical

Retro-Inspired Paranormal Adventure “Abiotic Factor” Coming in 2023

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

New Zealand-based developer Deep Field Games recently announced that their upcoming co-op survival game Abiotic Factor is coming in 2023. Abiotic Factor drops players into a science fiction open-world where players must construct gears and gadgets to escape the increasing chaos threatening them. The game is described as “heavily atmospheric” with an injection of paranormal terror and late 90s-inspired gameplay that is “driven by

Tecmo’s All-Female Fighter “Touki Denshou Angel Eyes” Now on PS4, Nintendo Switch via the Arcade Archives

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher Hamster has announced that Touki Denshou Angel Eyes (or Tokidensho Angel Eyes) is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Tecmo in 1996, this is the first time that Touki Denshou Angel Eyes has seen any kind of release outside of Asia. TDAE is a one-

Throwback Roguelike “Doomed to Hell” Coming to Consoles on 20 October

Posted on October 19, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Jesus told you to repent, dummy. Publisher QUByte Interactive has announced that the supernatural adventure Doomed to Hell will be available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone and SeXbox on Thursday, 20 October. Developed by Gagonfe, Doomed to Hell is a top-down action game with Roguelike mechanics and a throwback pixel-art visual aesthetic. Here’s the official breakdown of Doomed to

Retro Game Review: “Kenseiden” (SEGA Master System, Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 19, 2022 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Konnichiwa minnasan to the Dread Matsuri, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things 暗い and 怖い (“kurai” dark and “kowai” scary). In any case, today we’re going to take a look at Kenseiden, a genre-blending, side-scrolling action RPG developed and published by SEGA in 1988 for the Master System. Indeed, you will all be subjected to my surface-level, one semester’s worth of community college Japanese

Chomp Bites One Off: Bayonetta (Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 19, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

*Note: This interview is being reposted from a previous Festival of Dread event. Welcome back to the Festival of Dread, The Splintering‘s month-long celebration of all things wicked and bewitching! Every now and again, we at The Splintering are going to lean on our mascot, Chomp the Termite, to go out into the world of myth and fiction to get

Retro-Inspired 3D Platformer “Clive ‘N’ Wrench” Coming to PC, Consoles in February

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

“If you can dodge a Wrench, you can dodge a Clive!” On Tuesday, Numskull Games announced that the 3D platformer, Clive ‘N’ Wrench, will release in February 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 and Steam PC. Developed by Dinosaur Bytes Studio, is inspired by classic, retro 3D platformers such as Spyro the Dragon and, erm… (not that other one? Really?)

Twin-Stick Horror “NeverAwake” Coming to Consoles in January

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher Phoenixx recently announced that the twin-stick shoot ’em up NeverAwake is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5 on 19 January 2023. The game is already available on Steam PC. Developed by Neotro, NeverAwake is set in the world of a young girl’s nightmares, where hand-drawn representations of her worst fears have come to life. Players take control of

Teh Itteh Bitteh Kitteh Wants Blood in “She Wants Me Dead”; Coming This Week To Switch

Posted on October 18, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

More bad press for black cats. Publisher RedDeer.Games recently announced that She Wants Me Dead is coming to the Nintendo Switch on 21 October. Developed by Hello There Games, She Wants Me Dead has been available on Steam PC since 2016. The game is described as a “side-scrolling, 2D, stupid hard, rhythm-platformer.” Hm… How stupid, I wonder? Here’s the official

Full Release of Bullet-Hell Rogue-Lite “Vampire Survivors” Coming 20 October

Posted on October 17, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Poncle has announced that its “Bullet-hell Rogue-lite” game Vampire Survivors will receive a full release on 20 October. The game has been available via Steam Early Access since December 2021. This version 1.0 release will bring multiple updates on both Steam and Game Pass, including achievements, expanded language support, and other gameplay adjustments. Poncle also has plans for post-launch support,

Survival Horror Game “Atlas Negro: Infernum” Coming to Steam PC in 2023

Posted on October 17, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

You shouldn’t get used to the dark. It’ll change you. Night Council Studio is solidifying plans to release to their upcoming horror game Atlas Negro: Infernum, which is coming to Steam PC in late 2023. Inspired by other horror games such as Amnesia, Outlast, and Layers of Fear, Atlas Negro: Infernum is a first-person survival horror game that promises a