Irem Collection Volume 1, released in November 2023 by ININ, Tozai Games, Irem and Strictly Limited Games, offers a collection of three classic Irem shoot-’em-up titles: Image Fight, Image Fight II, and X-Multiply. While the collection brings some nostalgic value, it has both strengths and notable weaknesses. The games themselves – Image Fight (1988), Image […]
Get ready to get your ‘Wax On!’ Experience the original The Karate Kid trilogy in pixel-art, retro glory in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, an action-packed beat ’em up featuring solo play and local co-op for up to four players! Set in the iconic locations of the first three classic The Karate Kid movies, The […]
Willy’s Wonderland, the 2021 movie starring Nicolas Cage, has been transformed into a classic fighting game where an unsuspecting guy ends up in an abandoned theme park and has to fight his way out alive. Willy’s Wonderland: The Game is a 2.5D beat ‘em up game where players take control of either The Janitor or […]
As the highly anticipated new video game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed gears up to launch later this year, global video games publisher Outright Games have revealed full details of the incoming Deluxe and Collector’s Editions, specifically for release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. With the game taking place following the events of […]
New Switch games that are heavily influenced by the 16-bit era of gaming are something I will always get very very excited about. The 16-bit era and the Super Nintendo in particular is the time I started to really get into gaming and also my love of platformers. Berserk Boy is a retro, but modern, […]
One of the things that has marked out this current generation of consoles is the re-releases of old(er) games on new formats – something that has given new life to old franchises and resurrected long-dead games AND games that never saw the light of day either worldwide or merely just Western audiences. This is where […]
If you’ve played a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode for any length of time you’ll know that after a while it can become uncomfortable – especially for the larger-handed folks out there. You’ll also probably be well aware of the “drifting” issues that the Switch joycons can suffer from. One of the solutions, from both […]
In CounterAttack: Uprising, humanity is faced with a mechanical apocalypse. Beings known as “Automatons” are hellbent on the complete eradication of the human race – assembling an unstoppable armada and laying waste to everything in their path. With nowhere to go, humanity is forced to rush the Experimental Space Fighter program into production with 8 […]
The acclaimed karaoke franchise Let’s Sing is back with Let’s Sing 2024. Whether you’re a newcomer to karaoke – or a Let’s Sing aficionado like us here at Nerdly (editor Phil in particular) – you’ll find the 2024 edition has everything you need: current smash hits, all-time classics and modern chart toppers you can sing […]
Pinku Kult: Hex Mortis is an exciting new video game that combines elements of horror, action, and puzzle-solving to create a truly unique gaming experience. Developed by a small indie studio, this game has already garnered a lot of attention for its unique visuals, intriguing storyline, and engaging gameplay. The game takes place in a […]
Zorro the Chronicles is a Nintendo Switch game based on the animated series of the same name. Developed by Cyber Group Studios, this action-adventure game allows players to step into the shoes of the legendary hero Zorro as he fights against the corrupt tyrant Ramon and his army of soldiers. The game features a captivating […]
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is the sequel to the popular 2017 game, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which was a surprise hit that combined the worlds of Mario and Rabbids in a strategy game. This time around, the game takes place in space and introduces new characters, new abilities, and new gameplay mechanics. […]
Sir Lovelot is a 2D platformer game that was originally released on the Nintendo Switch in March 2021. Developed and published by pixel.lu, Sir Lovelot follows the journey of a knight in search of love. With its retro-inspired graphics and tight gameplay, Sir Lovelot offers a fun and challenging experience for players. The game features […]
The Nintendo Switch might just be my favourite console ever. I’ve always been a Nintendo guy, so it’s no surprise I’m talking like this about one of those console. But part of the reason I love it so much is because of its vast library of games that has led me to trying games and […]
Kao the Kangaroo is a classic 3D platformer game that has been remastered and re-released on the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Tate Multimedia, the game takes players on a journey through various levels and challenges as they control the titular character Kao, a cute and adventurous kangaroo. The game was originally released in 2000 for […]
Aragami 2 is an action-packed stealth game developed and published by Lince Works for the Nintendo Switch console. It is the sequel to the 2016 game, which was critically acclaimed for its beautiful visuals, intriguing storyline, and immersive gameplay. Aragami 2 builds upon its predecessor’s strengths and delivers an even better gaming experience. The game […]
Super Rare Games have been on my radar for a while now. They are continuously releasing great, original indie games that are initially only available digitally, and making them physical releases, often with cool extras thrown in to. The occasional digital release is also included and this is where Lone Ruin comes in. What grabbed […]
The Cotton franchise goes back 30 years and has appeared on many early consoles and computers including PC Engine, Neo Geo Pocket Color, right through to the early days of the original PlayStation. And throughout the years Cotton has received acclaim for its fast action, its colourful and detailed presentation and its cast – especially […]
Broken Sword, Monkey Island, Grim Fandango, Syberia, Clock Tower. All classic games. All classic point and click adventure video games. But I haven’t played any of them and I’ve been playing video games for a very long time. I’m trying to think as I write this but it’s been at least thirty years. And in […]
Ashwalkers is not a type of game I have ever really played before. It’s an adventure survival game in which you make choices for your group of four (or less if you have unfortunately let one or two of them die on the journey) and those choices will determine what happens next. It sounded a […]
In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition, we take a look at another point and click puzzle game from genre specialists Ocean Media. I Love Finding Cats! – Collector’s Edition is the latest […]
I have always been fond of top-down racing video games and I’m not entirely sure why because I haven’t actually played a whole lot of them. I think my first memory of this type of racer probably came from seeing Super Off Road in gaming magazines in the nineties. There was something about that style […]
