Yakuza (AKA Like a Dragon) is a series that has been quite popular in Japan, but also has recently begun to gain traction in the west. It’s a very fascinating series, and I’m here to introduce it with the prequel…
Final Fantasy IX: The End of an Era
In many ways, Final Fantasy IX was a sendoff for the series. While Final Fantasy certainly wasn’t coming to an end, it would become very, very different with entries from this point onward with combat systems never quite being the…
Doom 64: The Underrated One
Doom 64. It’s seemingly one of the more divisive games in the Doom community, with some hating it more than Doom 3, which…I find a bit hard to believe but here we are. That said, I personally think Doom 64…
GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION – The Risk Taker’s Shmup
While most shmups inherently have danger as an aspect in the form of enemies and bullets that will kill you, I’ve recently come across a shmup that takes the feeling of danger and brings it to new heights. It’s one…
Dead Cells Revisited: Featuring Return to Castlevania!
Okay, I’ve not been posting, and that’s totally on me! So I can at least start by posting about one of the things that’s kept me distracted lately: Dead Cells! Yeah, I reviewed it before, but it’s gotten a new…
Ultra Fight Da! Kyanta 2 – A fighter anyone (And I do mean anyone) can play!
So, right off the bat I will admit I can guess what a lot of you are already thinking: “Retro, this looks like a shitpost. Are you trolling us?” And I am not. I absolutely swear I am not. I…
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster – The Last Hurrah
So, while Final Fantasy V might be my favorite entry of the Pixel Remasters? I cannot deny what is a favorite of most people, and for good reason: VI. So let’s talk about the last entry in the series, and…
Final Fantasy V – The Big One (…For Me)
Well, this is it. I’ve done a pretty big amount of hyping for Final Fantasy V, calling it my favorite. So it’s time to put my gil where my mouth is and see if I can sell you all on…
Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster: Back in the Right Direction
Given my thoughts on Final Fantasy 2, you’re probably wondering where things went from there. Well, thankfully I can say the last of the Famicom Final Fantasy titles brought the series back into greatness, and would lay the foundation for…
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster- A Bold New Direction
First off, I know this is overdue! So I apologize, and hopefully things should be getting back to normal from here on out. Final Fantasy IV is a very special Final Fantasy to me. Because back in the glory days…