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Tactical RPG “Redemption Reapers” Now Available on playstation ps4 Nintendo Switch, Steam PC

Posted on February 23, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On Wednesday, publisher Binary Haze released the dark fantasy tactical RPG Redemption Reapers on Steam PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch via each platform’s digital storefront. Physical edition preorders will begin in April. Developed by Adglobe, Redemption Reapers boasts an talented creative team including an original story by the game’s director Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Producer – ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights),

Grim Tactical RPG “Redemption Reapers” Coming to Steam, Consoles on 22 February

Posted on February 17, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Publisher Binary Haze Interactive has released a new cinematic trailer for their upcoming tactical RPG Redemption Reapers. Developed by Adglobe and set in a “grim fantasy” world, Redemption Reapers is set to release on Wednesday 22 February for Steam PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Here’s the official breakdown of Redemption Reapers from Binary Haze, followed by the latest trailer: Witness

Expand the Evil Empire in “Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism”; Coming to Consoles in March

Posted on February 14, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Better Red than dead… wait, that’s not right… On Tuesday, publisher Klabater announced that Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbone and SeXbox on 9 March 2023. Originally released on Steam PC in 2020, Spectre of Communism is the fourth installment of the Strategic Mind war game series inspired by the actual battles and events of

Allumer’s “Magical Speed” Now on PS4, Nintendo Switch via the Arcade Archives

Posted on February 9, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

A virtual version of 52-Card Pickup it is not Publisher Hamster has announced that Magical Speed is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. This is the first time that Magical Speed has been available outside of Japan. Originally released in arcades by Allumer in 1994, Magical Speed is a competitive card

Review: “Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection” (Nintendo Switch, PS4)

Posted on February 3, 2023 by The Splintering Staff 2 comments

Today we’re all celebrating the Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection,* a new retro compilation of all of SEGA’s Wonder Boy and Monster World games from the 80s and 90s released to mark the 35th anniversary of the series. Weird number, but who’s complaining? If you’re thinking that this review seems awfully familiar, there’s a very good reason, as ININ Games published a Wonder Boy Collection less than a

Taito’s “The New Zealand Story” Joins the Arcade Archives on PS4, Nintendo Switch

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Blake Worrell One comment

“Who likes to rock the party?” Publisher Hamster has announced that The NewZealand Story (aka The New Zealand Story) is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Taito in 1988, The New Zealand Story is a 2D action game where players take control of Tiki, the chief

Physical Editions of “Ninja JaJaMaru” Collections Coming to Consoles in February

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

ININ Games recently confirmed that three compilations of Jaleco’s classic Ninja JaJaMaru games will be coming to the West in February, with two of them receiving physical editions from Strictly Limited (the other small-run physical video game publisher). These collections are being developed by City Connection for both Nintendo Switch and PS4, with preorders now available via the Strictly Limited

Physical Editions of “Infinite-Beyond the Mind” Coming from Strictly Limited Games

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, Strictly Limited Games (the other small-run physical video game publisher) opened pre-orders for limited physical editions of Infinite-Beyond the Mind for both Nintendo Switch and PS4. Developed by Emelie Coyo, Infinite-Beyond the Mind is an indie platformer that has been available for Steam PC since 2020. Here’s the official breakdown of Infinite-Beyond the Mind from Strictly Limited:

Retro Shooter “Senjyo” Joins the Arcade Archives on PS4, Nintendo Switch

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher Hamster has announced that sci-fi shoot ‘em up Senjyo is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in Japanese arcades by TEKHAN (now Koei Tecmo) in 1983, Senjyo is a vertical shoot ‘em up where players control a futuristic space tank (!) to destroy a ferocious alien menace. The

Old School RPG “Alphadia Neo” Now on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Friday, KEMCO released Alphadia Neo for the PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The game was released last year for Steam PC and Xbox platforms. Developed by Exe Create, Alphadia Neo is a fantasy RPG that prides itself on its retro-inspired presentation. Here’s the official breakdown of Alphadia Neo from KEMCO, followed by a recent trailer: Alphadia Neo for PS5/PS4

Game Review: “Chained Echoes” (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Steam PC)

Posted on December 21, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Just a few months ago, I decided to bust out my old copy of Chrono Trigger and relive a bit of my youth. As I played I was reminded why it is considered by many one of the best games ever made. The music, the gameplay, and the innovative ideas put Chrono Trigger into a whole new category of what

Retro-Inspired Shooter “Magma” Now Available on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

PLASMAAAAAAA! I mean, MAGMAAAAAA! Nellyvision has announced that their 2D action game Magma is now available for both PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Magma is a procedurally generated bullet-hell shooter that is heavily inspired by retro arcade-style games of the 90s. Good stock, there. Here’s the official breakdown of Magma from Nellyvision: Frantic action and challenging foe all the way in

Game Review: “Jitsu Squad” (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam PC)

Posted on December 14, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

There was clearly a lot of love that went into the making of Jitsu Squad – love for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game, that is. Aside from the obvious inspirations and comparisons to TMNT, there are a plethora of other video game and pop-culture references throughout Jitsu Squad.* Naturally, some light spoilers will follow. Much like the aforementioned TMNT arcade game, Jitsu Squad lets you pick from four

Twin-Stick Shooter “NeverAwake” Coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation in January

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Bobby Sharps Leave a comment

Game publisher Phoenixx recently announced that twin-stick shooter NeverAwake will be released on 19 January for PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. A PC version is already available via Steam. Developed by Neotro Inc, NeverAwake is set in the psychological horror world of a young girl’s nightmares. I wish I could turn my dreams into twin-stick shooters… I’d shoot so many

2D Adventure Game “Watch Over Christmas” Now on Consoles

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Why does Santa always need saving? #TropesVsSanta Indie game developer and publisher Dionous Games recently released their 2D adventure game Watch Over Christmas for Xbone, SeXbox, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The game was released on Steam PC last holiday season. Inspired by classic PC adventure games, Watch Over Christmas features point-and-click controls, a colorful, 2D art style, and fully

“Kawaii Slime Arena” Coming to Nintendo Switch on 22 December

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Cute & Shute! Game publisher JanduSoft recently announced that the upcoming horde shooter Kawaii Slime Arena is slated to release on Nintendo Switch in North America on 22 December. The Japanese version for PS4, PS5 and Switch will release a week earlier on 15 December. Developed by Mitsuki Game Studio, Kawaii Slime Arena puts players behind the trigger finger of

New Trailer for Time-Travel RPG “Loop8: Summer of Gods”

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Monday, publisher XSEED Games revealed a new trailer and additional screenshots for upcoming RPG, Loop8: Summer of Gods, which is planned to release in spring 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbone and Steam PC. Developed by SIEG Games with Marvelous Inc., Loop8 is a narrative-driven RPG with turn-based mechanics and a time-travel backdrop. Here’s the official breakdown of Loop8

Arika’s Uber-Difficult “Tetris: The Grand Master” Now on PS4, Nintendo Switch Via the Arcade Archives

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

Publisher Hamster has announced that Tetris: The Grand Master is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Arika in 1998, this is the first time that Tetris: The Grand Master will be available on a home console (though a later version – Tetris: The Grand Master Ace

Horizontal Shooter “Akai Katana Shin” Coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4 and Steam PC in December

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

City Connection recently announced that horizontally scrolling shoot ‘em up Akai Katana Shin will be released on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Steam and Xbone on 15 December. Originally released for arcades in 2010, Akai Katana received multiple updates and a home port on Xbox 360 in the form of Akai Katana Shin. This upcoming release includes all three versions of Akai

Taito’s “Metal Black” Joins the Arcade Archives on PS4, Nintendo Switch

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Publisher Hamster has announced that Metal Black (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 Taito in 1991, Metal Black is a 2D, horizontal space shooter – or a “shmup”, as you young whippersnappers call it. The game received a SEGA Saturn port

“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.

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

“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

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

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

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

Physical Editions of “Werewolf: The Apocalypse” Coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Thanks to a collaboration between Different Tales, Walkabout Games and Funstock, preorders are now open for physical editions of visual-novel adventure game Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest. These editions are planned for both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles and are expected to release in early 2023. Heart of the Forest is a narrative adventure game inspired by the Tabletop RPG Werewolf: The Apocalypse. The