Eldest Souls is also coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X

Fallen Flag Studio just announced that the boss-rush action game Eldest Souls is coming to current and last-generation platforms at launch. This is alongside the previously-announced Nintendo Switch and PC versions. In Eldest Souls, the Old Gods have broken free from imprisonment and seek vengeance on all those who defied them. The game “pairs the most intense … Read more

Umihara Kawase Bazooka now available on PS4 and Switch

The action game Umihara Kawase Bazooka is out now on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch both digitally and soon physically as well. Umihara Kawase Bazooka is available digitally on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. There is also a physical version available at major online retailers and retail stores starting on November 25. Here’s a … Read more

Sunshine Manor goes into full development after successful Kickstarter

The 2D horror adventure game Sunshine Manor is now funded and going into full development. The game reached £26,842 (just over $35,000) during its successful Kickstarter campaign thanks to 627 backers. Those backers receive a copy of the game. And the indie developer says that any pre-orders will count towards unlocking the remaining stretch goals. … Read more

Legends of Ethernal launches on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch

Legends of Ethernal is out now. The hand-drawn 2D adventure game launched last Friday. Japanese publisher Natsume revealed details about the game’s story back in June, and we’ve been following it with interest ever since. The game tells the story of a boy whose parents have gone missing. It is up to you to uncover … Read more

Retro skateboard platformer Skatemasta Tcheco launches October 7 on consoles

Eastasiasoft today announced that the 2D action-platformer Skatemasta Tcheco launches on October 7 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. Skatemasta Tcheco was previously released on PC via Steam. Marcelo Barbosa is the developer. Ratalaika Games is porting the game to consoles while Eastasiasoft is publishing it worldwide. Here is a description of the game from Eastasiasoft: … Read more

Carrion Review: A brutally fun reverse horror game

If you’ve ever wanted to play as the monster from a horror film, Carrion just might be the game for you. Phobia Game Studio’s Carrion is a “reverse-horror” game where you play as an ungodly monster terrorizing unsuspecting scientists and guards. Think of it as a 2D Resident Evil if you could play as Nemesis … Read more

Kaze and the Wild Masks coming to consoles; Xbox One demo goes live July 21

The ’90s-inspired platformer Kaze and the Wild Masks has been confirmed for consoles. Plus, starting July 21, a demo will be available as part of the Xbox One Summer Game Fest. According to publisher Soedesco, Kaze and the Wild Masks is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. The game was previously announced last year … Read more

Legends of Ethernal tells the story of a boy whose parents have gone missing

Japanese publisher Natsume has revealed details about the story of their upcoming title, Legends of Ethernal. According to developer Lucid Dreams Studio: It was a lazy summer day like any other for Wilfred… However, after returning home, he finds his house ransacked, and his parents gone… Who or what has taken them? And to where? Wilfred … Read more

Robozarro launches on consoles next week

Eastasiasoft is bringing the physics-based 2D action platformer Robozarro to consoles next week. Players take on the role of a pair of robots investigating the disappearance of Dr. Zarro. Using 2D physics to navigate the hazard-filled metropolis of Mech Angeles, you use “Grab N Blast” mechanics to manipulate the environment and turn ordinary items against enemies. … Read more

Evan’s Remains Review

Evan’s Remains is an unusual mix of a puzzle game, platformer, and visual novel. And guess what? It works pretty well! Here’s a little background on the game’s story without spoiling the plot – which would be difficult to do in a short review anyway since it is quite convoluted. You play as a mysterious … Read more

The new indie stealth game Wildfire is out today on PC

Wildfire launches today on PC from Humble Games. The solo and local co-op game lets players wield elemental magic. Wildfire is a 2D stealth game available now at Humble Store. It comes from the indie developers at Sneaky Bastards. The studio is based in Sydney, Australia, although they have developers all around the world. Here’s … Read more

Greak: Memories of Azur is a new Metroidvania with 2D hand-drawn graphics

Team 17 is bringing the debut title from Latin American studio Navegante to market. Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player, fantasy Metroidvania with hand-drawn 2D visuals. Greak has players alternate control between three different siblings: Greak, Adara, and Raydel. The trio attempt to defeat deadly enemies, solve puzzles, and overcome a deadly invasion of their … Read more

Streets of Rage 4 release date confirmed

It’s been a while since we heard anything about Streets of Rage 4. Today, we just learned the release date and additional details. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, the executive producer of the game announced that the first game in the series in a quarter-century is coming out later this month with a … Read more

Grizzland is about as old-school as modern video games get

The 8-bit and 16-bit video game ages are popular among indie developers who look to recreate games from a bygone era. Less common are games that mimic platforms like the Atari 2600. Grizzland opts for the latter. The game only features five colors and a resolution of 128×96 pixels, so it’s truly an old-school experience. … Read more

Patapon 2 Remastered launches today on PS4

The rhythm-based 2D action-platformer Patapon 2 Remastered is out today on PS4. Originally released on PlayStation Portable back in 2008, Patapon 2 Remastered brings the game to PS4 for the first time. Best of all, it will take full advantage of PS4 Pro and run at 4K resolution on 4K televisions. Also, just as important … Read more