2022 – RETRO GAMESMASTER

Family Man

15th September 202215th September 2022 Peter Ward

Review by Peter Ward Overview Family Man is a dark, story-led RPG that asks the question: When pushed to the limits of your own morality, how far would you go for the sake of your family? You owe money to the mob, and you’ve got three weeks to pay it back. Will you flip burgers and earn an honest living while scraping the money together… or will you take on some dirty jobs for more cash, but potentially push your family away? Every decision you make affects everyone around you.…

Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II

2nd August 20222nd August 2022 Peter Ward

Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II are now available digitally Stuttgart, Germany – 29 July, 2022 – Get your Turrican suit ready and be prepared to fight against evil-doers, because Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II are now digitally available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4® (PS4). Originally developed by Factor 5, ININ Games brings these iconic cult classics to the modern gaming world in two separate anthologies. It is time to re-experience some of the best retro action games ever, with a soundtrack by the iconic Chris Huelsbeck. Turrican…

Pocky & Rocky Reshrined

24th June 202224th June 2022 Peter Ward

Release Date | 24.06.2022 https://gamesrocket.com/eu/Pocky-Rocky-Reshrined/ Pocky & Rocky back on a brand-new adventure! Together with Natsume, under license by TAITO we are pleased to announce the upcoming release of the beloved video game series’ brand-new title. Pocky & Rocky Reshrined for Nintendo Switch and PS4! While Natsume brings the brand-new Pocky & Rocky adventure to North America, we have now started pre-orders of the boxed edition for Nintendo Switch and PS4 at retailers in Europe! In the legendary adventures of Pocky and Rocky – also known to some by the original Japanese name Kiki Kaikai – the…

Wonder Boy Collection Review

8th June 20228th June 2022 Peter Ward

Celebrating the beloved adventures of Wonder Boy! Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the adventures of Wonder Boy have delighted gamers of different generations and built up a huge following all over the world with their dazzling blend of energetic platforming and action-RPG. Since its first launch Wonder Boy has seen many sequels and remakes of the original game. However, the Wonder Boy games have seen very limited release in the West on modern gaming hardware – until now! To celebrate the legacy of this iconic game series, we are creating…

Jim Power

25th May 202225th May 2022 Peter Ward

he evil Vaprak is back and once again it is up to Jim Power to travel to the virtual world and slay the evil monster. Strictly Limited Games is happy to announce the next physical limited release in partnership with our friends at QUByte and PIKO Interactive. Jim Power: The Lost Dimension is a re-release of the 90’s cult classic for PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Nintendo Switch with an experience that is true to the original spirit of the game. Additionally, collectors and fans are able to get their hands…

Remote Life Review

25th May 20227th June 2022 Peter Ward

ndie publisher Ratalaika Games, together with developer Next Game Level, is on a special countdown for its inspirational Shoot-em-up Remote Life due to be released on May 27th 2022. Releasing on all console platforms, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, priced at a must have $18.99 / €17.99 / £14.99. A Shooter that really kicks butt! Top Marks With a crazy number of distinguishing features, neat level design, 3D rendered graphics, insane creature design, cool music and SFX, with the most important focus…