Classic Japanese platformer Popful Mail from Nihon Falcom is making its way to the Nintendo Switch, part of D4 Enterprise and Project EGG’s “EGGCONSOLE” series. Originally released in 1991 on various platforms, including PC-8801, PC Engine CD-ROM, Sega CD, Super Famicom, and Windows PC, it’s exciting to see this...
On the occasion of Final Fantasy Tactics’ 27th anniversary, its director Yasumi Matsuno shared images of an early version of the game that deviates significantly from the final product. Initially aiming for a real-time strategy (RTS) style similar to “Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen,” the project was...
Duck Detective is a fantastic adventure game that hearkens back to the days of point and clicks. It’s got all of the charm, wit, excellent writing, and clever deduction-based puzzles you’d expect from a game during the prime of the genre. This retro styled adventure comedy game is one of my favorite games of 2024.
Age of Mythology: Retold is set to launch on September 4, 2024, nearly 22 years after the original game’s debut. This modernized version pays homage to its classic roots while incorporating new elements for an exciting remake. Players will have the chance to choose a major god and progress through four historical ages across...
Wayô Records has announced that it will release Yuzo Koshiro’s phenomenal soundtrack to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis action RPG The Story of Thor (known as Beyond Oasis in North America) as a limited edition double-LP this September. The music for this soundtrack was recorded directly from a Mega Drive console, following a...
Great little game with a fun, unique mechanic. I’m surprised I’ve never heard anyone talk about it. Its a bit too easy, but it looks like a fun game to speedrun which makes up for that. I’m going to try to get all the collectibles to unlock the bonus leves and the pool minigame....