Game publisher CFK recently announced that 2D action game Smilemo is scheduled for release for Steam PC on 20 May. Developed by REXECHO, Smilemo is a side-scrolling platformer where players take control of the last surviving emoji struggling to survive a brutal computer virus. Here is the official breakdown of Smilemo from CFK: Smilemo is an action game set in
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Publisher Flynn’s Arcade recently announced that the retro-inspired space shooter Galacticon is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 22 May. Developed by Radin Games, Galacticon aims to recapture the spirit of 80s arcade classics like Defender with some additional mechanics and updated visual flare. Plus this time, the humans are the bad guys, which I think makes
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On Friday, two-person developer LogLogGames officially released BITGUN on Steam PC. Truth be told, the two devs at LogLogGames are a married couple (d’awww!) who have grown closer thanks to their love… of shooting pixelated zombies in the face! That’s because BITGUN is a retro-inspired overhead shooter with plenty of blood and zombie heads to blow straight to Sheol. Here’s
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On Friday, publisher RedDeer.Games announced that retro-inspired shoot ‘em up P.3 is now available on Nintendo Switch. The first game by solo developer DevJgame, P.3 is a vertical space shooter with rogue-like gameplay and a slick throwback aesthetic reminiscent of classic arcade games. Players must blast into deep space and save the galaxy from – wait for it – aliens.
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On Thursday, publisher KEMCO released Legend of Ixtona for the PS4 and PS5 (and it does feature cross-buy). Originally released for mobile platforms, Legend of Ixtona is already available on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Legend of Ixtona is a turn-based strategy RPG presented with an isometric viewpoint. Here’s the official breakdown of Legend of Ixtona from KEMCO: Ixtona emerges from
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On Wednesday, publisher Chorus Worldwide announced that visual novel Mothmen 1966 is planned to release on 14 July for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam PC. Developed by LCB Game Studio, Mothmen 1966 is intended as the first in a series of visual novels inspired by “mid-20th century pulp fiction and ‘80s home computer graphics.” Here’s the official
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Publisher CFK recently announced that Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony, a 2D action game based on Touhou Project and Frontier Aja is coming Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 28 July. Co-developed by Frontier Aja and CFK, Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony is unabashedly inspired by the later Castlevania games, particularly Symphony of the Night. Here’s the official breakdown of Koumajou Remilia:
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On Monday, publisher Ratalaika Games announced that co-op action puzzler game Dandy & Randy DX will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 29 April. Created by Brazilian developer Asterstic Game Studio, Dandy & Randy DX features throwback design and mechanics similar to classic era games and is also inspired by a true story
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Everything is better with grappling hooks. On Monday, publisher QUByte Interactive announced that the new 2D platformer Raven’s Hike will be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox and Nintendo Switch on 28 April. Developed by Wired Dream Studio, Raven’s Hike features a retro-inspired pixel art aesthetic and requires players to progress through a set of puzzle-filled stages using only
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Paradox Interactive recently announced that Shadowrun Trilogy will launch on 21 June 2022 for Nintendo Switch, Xbone, SeXbox, PS4, and PS5, and preorders are now available on all platforms. The Shadowrun Trilogy is a remastered release of the three fantasy-cyberpunk RPGs in the Shadowrun Returns series (so no, not the original). These include: Shadowrun Returns Shadowrun: Dragonfall – Director’s Cut
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On Thursday, publisher Freedom Games officially launched action/RPG Anuchard for Nintendo Switch, SeXbox, Xbone, and Windows PC. Developed by stellarNull, Anuchard is described as a “civilization restoration action RPG” where players descend into monster-infested dungeons to restore the captured souls of a small village. The retro-inspired visual aesthetic is intended to be reminiscent of 90s-era PlayStation games. Here’s the official
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ININ Games recently announced that Cotton Fantasy will be released for Nintendo Switch and PS4 on 20 May, and is now available for preorder. Released this past December in Japan under the title Cotton Rock ‘n’ Roll, this Cotton Fantasy is intended to represent a full rebirth of the Cotton series. This certainly makes sense, as Fantasy the first new
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On Wednesday, QUByte Interactive and PIKO Interactive announced that the retro FPS Zero Tolerance is coming to PS4, PS5, XBone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch. Officially titled QUByte Classics – Zero Tolerance, this new port will actually be a collection of 3 games: Zero Tolerance, Zero Tolerance Underground, and an unreleased demo titled Zero Tolerance Beyond, which is unlockable by completing
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Avid SEGA/Sonic fan and friend of the site Zealous FoX has never been one to pull punches when it comes to expressing his opinion on gaming. He recently unleashed a righteous tirade targeting modern game rating regimes (both the ESRB and Pegi), and we at The Splintering felt like it was worth posting in its entirety here (with permission, of
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A 2015 interview with a Skies of Arcadia translator has recently started to gain new life online via social media. The interview is from a now defunct fan site titled ESOArcadia (archived here), in which Klayton Vorlick, a translator who worked on Skies of Arcadia (aka Eternal Arcadia, SEGA Dreamcast 2000), discusses how the team approached the localization process. To
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Publisher RedDeer.Games recently announced that Bit Orchard: Animal Valley will be coming to the XBone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch on 22 April. Developed by a one-man developer from the great state of Tennessee (aka 2Boone Games), Bit Orchard: Animal Valley is a retro-inspired farming simulator with a visual aesthetic mimicking the original Nintendo Game Boy. Here’s the official breakdown of
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Indie developer Frozen Lake Games recently announced that their open-world, third person shooter Guns and Spurs 2 is coming to Steam PC on 29 April. Originally released for mobile platforms in 2020, Guns and Spurs 2 is predictably set in the American West, circa 18XX AD. This new Steam version boasts improved graphics, better control options and updated gameplay mechanics.
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On Thursday, publisher PLAYISM announced that preorders for TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight are available now via the Nintendo Switch eShop. Released on Steam PC in 2021, TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight is a fantasy adventure game developed by veteran video game artist nocras (Final Fantasy XIV: Reborn Eorzea, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) and featuring a soundtrack by
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Update: Preorders for Samurai Bringer are now available via the Nintendo Switch eShop. Original story follows. Publisher Playism recently announced that Samurai Bringer, a rogue-lite action game is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam PC on 21 April. Developed by Japanese indie developer Alphawing, Samurai Bringer is inspired Japanese history and puts players against some of Nihon’s most legendary
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On Wednesday, indie game publisher Tendokore announced that the retro-inspired FPS CARNAL is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch following its release on Steam PC last year. Developed by MercySoft, CARNAL is designed not only for the avid retro aficionado, but it’s also strictly intended for a mature audience. Here’s the official breakdown of CARNAL from Tendokore: CARNAL is a
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No Arkanoid, no Bubble Bobble, no Space Invaders, no Darius… How does one create a Taito Milestones arcade collection without those games? While some are available on other collections, it’s very strange to have a collection of classic, 1980s Taito arcade games without them (Fully acknowledging that the original Space Invaders was released in the 70s). Instead, Taito Milestones (published
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On Monday, publisher MobilWay S.A announced that action platformer Robo Wars will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 15 April. Developed by Polish indie studio Simplicity Games and inspired by Super Smash Bros., Robo Wars is a fast-paced action game for one or two players centered around mecha fighting. Here’s the official breakdown of Robo Wars from MobilWay S.A,
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Don’t call it Sim Aircraft Carrier. On Monday, publisher CreativeForge Games announced that Aircraft Carrier Survival will be coming to Steam PC on 20 April. Developed by Gambit Games Studio, Aircraft Carrier Survival is a unique strategy/simulation game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Here’s the official breakdown of Aircraft Carrier Survival from CreativeForge Games, followed by
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On Monday, publisher NEOWIZ announced that Unsouled will be coming to Steam PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox GamePass on 28 April. Developed by the one-man developer at Megusta Game, Unsouled is a 2D action RPG boasting a high level of challenge, fast-paced gameplay, and a stylish pixel art visual aesthetic. Here’s the official breakdown of Unsouled from NEOWIZ followed by
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On Thursday, publisher KEMCO released Legend of Ixtona for the Nintendo Switch via the Switch eShop. Originally released for mobile platforms, Legend of Ixtona is a turn-based strategy RPG presented with an isometric viewpoint. Here’s the official breakdown of Legend of Ixtona from KEMCO: Ixtona emerges from years of war thanks to the tireless efforts of its benevolent king. One
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On Thursday, publisher Mastiff announced that the stylish adventure game Faerie Afterlight is coming to Steam PC sometime this summer. The very first project by Indonesian developer Clay Game Studio, Faerie Afterlight features a striking visual aesthetic to create surreal environments. Here’s the official breakdown of Faerie Afterlight from Mastiff, followed by the latest trailer: In Faerie Afterlight, the player
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ININ Games recently announced that Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey will be receiving a physical release on PS5, PS4, and PlayStation VR thanks to Strictly Limited Games. Originally released digitally in 2021, Puzzle Bobble 3D is part of the 35th anniversary celebration of Taito’s action/puzzle Bubble Bobble series (and the Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move spin-off series, of course), and it is the
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“There ain’t no trees in Botswana. Nuh uh. I know. I am a Botswanian lumberjack, and I ain’t never had a job…” Publisher All in! Games recently announced that the multiplayer party game Lumberhill is currently scheduled to release for the Nintendo Switch on 15 April, 2022. Developed by 2BIGo (with support from ARP Games), Lumberhill is already available on
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Game publisher Happinet recently announced that the turn-based, fantasy RPG Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will launch for Steam PC on 11 May 2022. Developed by Matrix Software, Brigandine is already available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The new Steam PC release includes a number of extra modes and features over its console counterparts, including the ever-critical New Game+ mode.
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“Yar! Grab that booty!” I hate pirate talk. Anyway… On Monday, publisher Eastasiasoft announced that Seven Pirates H is coming to the Nintendo Switch on 12 May. Developed by Compile Heart and Felistella and ported to the Switch by Idea Factory, Seven Pirates H is a traditional RPG where players set sail with a band of monster girls in search
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