Flesh Made Fear Is a Bloody Love Letter to Classic Resident Evil
Tainted Pact Games revives the fixed-camera, low-poly survival horror of the PlayStation and Saturn era, then adds modern conveniences, eerie locations and plenty of gruesome flair.
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ModRetro Chromatic Gets Local and Online Wireless via Shiny Relay
Shiny Relay brings wireless multiplayer and Pokémon trading to ModRetro’s Chromatic, while also letting owners install games and apps on the included Tetris cartridge without a flash cart.
Zillion Review: A Rewarding Maze Without a Save
Sega’s 1987 Master System adventure mixes labyrinthine exploration, character switching and clever security puzzles. Its lack of a save or continue feature makes the challenge rewarding—but demanding.
Phantasy Star Online: Dreamcast’s Landmark Co-op RPG
Sonic Team reinvented Phantasy Star as a real-time online action RPG. Its simple combat had rough edges, but four-player co-op made the Dreamcast release a defining experience—and a landmark for console gaming.
Rushing Beat X Revives Brawl Brothers With Fast, Flexible Combat
City Connection’s fourth Rushing Beat game bridges Brawl Brothers and The Peace Keepers, bringing stylish 3D brawling and a cheeky sense of humor—alongside long, repetitive stages.
Atari’s 800XL Returns as a Modernized 8-Bit Computer
Retro Games Ltd.’s recreation brings back the 800XL with its full-sized mechanical keyboard, BASIC and cartridge slot, alongside modern display features and 25 built-in games.
