Move over, Cyberpunk 2077. Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story launches on Nintendo Switch today. In case you missed Eastasiasoft’s recent Winter Showcase, the company showed off the side-scrolling survival horror. The game draws inspiration from classic adventure and survival horror video games. According to Eastasiasoft: Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story celebrates the slow, cerebral creep of dread … Read more
Eastasiasoft revealed its December and January digital lineup today during its Eastasiasoft Winter Showcase 2020/21. The lineup includes two games in December 2020 and four games in January 2021 across PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We have the full lineup below along with descriptions for each game. Crawlco Block Knockers (December 17 | Switch) … Read more
The retro-style shoot ’em up Habroxia is getting a sequel. Habroxia 2 is an old-school space shooter with upgrades and boss fights. The throwback combines pixel graphics and chiptunes with 2D gameplay. The sequel includes revamped twin-stick controls and branching stages. You may recall the first game, which we reviewed last year. I called it “Gradius … Read more
The 3D action brawler Teratopia is coming to PC and consoles this holiday season, Eastasiasoft announced today. “Inspired by classic 3D action platformers with a naughty sense of humor to grow with the genre’s aging fans, Teratopia is a festive experience that doesn’t pull any punches,” Eastasiasoft says. “Combat and exploration take place in real-time, … Read more
Eastasiasoft announced this morning that the heartfelt platformer Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey launches for PS4 and Xbox One on October 21. It is coming to the Nintendo Switch at a later date. Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey is presented in 2.5D style. You play as a desert-dwelling marsupial known simply as Mother Bilby. Aside from standard platforming, the … Read more
Eastasiasoft announced this morning that the run ‘n gun platformer Brotherhood United launches on PS4 and Xbox One later this week. The game features 20 levels with three sub-quests in each level and eight giant bosses. In addition to single-player, there’s also support for local co-op. It was previously released on Nintendo Switch. “It’s time … Read more
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
Eastasiasoft is bringing the stickman fighter One Finger Death Punch 2 to PlayStation 4 on September 30. The sequel “packs serious punch with addictive mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to truly master,” the publisher says. They add that “spectacle blends with addictive simplicity” in the game. One Finger Death Punch 2 gets you started … Read more
Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure is a throwback to a bygone era. The graphics, music, gameplay, and even the menus are all reminiscent of an NES game. This is obviously not the first modern console game to attempt this aesthetic, but it does do it quite well. And yet, it still manages to differentiate … Read more
Eastasiasoft is bringing the side-scrolling arcade shoot ’em up Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition to PS4. The game will be available both digitally and physically. Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition updates the PS3 original with modern HD graphics optimized for 60 frames per second. Eastasiasoft says that it “offers a wealth of shoot … Read more
Moero Crystal H is now coming to Nintendo Switch later this month. It was previously scheduled for August. The English-language dungeon-crawling RPG is getting a physical release on September 17. Those who pre-order are eligible for a bonus. If you prefer a digital copy, the game is also coming to the Nintendo eShop on the … Read more
The arcade-style brick-breaking game Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on September 23. The game draws inspiration from classics like Breakout and Arkanoid. It comes from indie developer Lillymo Games. Eastasiasoft is publishing the game in North America. It was previously released on PS4 and PlayStation … Read more
Eastasiasoft is bringing the retro-inspired puzzle platformer 112th Seed to Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. The game has you take control of organic life’s final hope. Players guide the seed through laboratory trials that prove its ability to survive and nurture the remnants of humanity. Along the way, you acquire new skills and grow … Read more
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
Sitting down to write this review wasn’t very tempting. Pity Pit, the latest offering from publisher East Asia Soft, hits basically all the wrong notes. Even two sentences in, I find myself struggling with what to talk about. There is practically no story, shallow gameplay, and little reason to want to jump back in after … Read more
East Asia Soft is bringing the 2D vertical platformer Pity Pit to consoles this week. In this unique spin on retro platforming, the action goes vertical instead of horizontal and down instead of up. The game has a passing resemblance to the arcade classic Dig Dug. Players take on the role of Oratio the Dwarf as he … Read more
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
It’s a great time to be a fan of classic 2D video games. While 8-bit and 16-bit consoles fell out of style decades ago, their spirit lives on in indie games like Gunlord X. Indie developers are churning out high-quality retro-inspired games left and right thanks to companies like the German indie studio NGDEV. Gunlord … Read more
