The run-and-gun genre is one of gaming’s purest expressions of adrenaline-fueled action. From side-scrolling classics like Contra  and...

For those of us who grew up clicking our way through pixelated mysteries, thrilling narratives, and brain-bending puzzles, the...

For fans of retro gaming, pixel art, and side-scrolling shooters, Metal Slug  holds a legendary status. Known for its chaotic action,...

Play all your SNES, Famicom, Megadrive, Genesis and Gameboy carts on a single console!

The Hyperkin SupaBoy is a dream come true for retro gaming fans who want to take their classic SNES and Super Famicom cartridges on the...

Few action platformers from the 16-bit era can match the fluidity and fast-paced combat of Strider . Originally developed by Capcom ,...

What happens when two of the most iconic sci-fi franchises collide? RoboCop vs. Terminator  for the Sega Mega Drive  (also known as...

Welcome to another deep dive into games that inspired me as a game director . Today, we’re taking a look at Alien 3 on the Super Nintendo...

Few action platformers from the 16-bit era stand the test of time quite like Revenge of Shinobi . Released in 1989  by Sega , this...

There’s something magical about discovering a shoot ’em up  that breaks the mold. Enter Pop’n TwinBee , a vibrant, whimsical shooter from...

Step into the gritty streets of Metro City  with Capcom’s Final Fight —a classic beat ‘em up that has left an enduring legacy in retro...

The Super Famicom was home to some of the most unforgettable shoot 'em ups, and Area 88  remains one of the finest examples of the genre....

Shoot 'em up games have always been a staple of retro gaming, and Konami's Axelay stands out as one of the finest examples of the genre....