Have a hankering for the good old days when brawlers and side-scrolling beat-em-ups had simple-yet-fun non-linear level layouts and a simple RPG progression system? Wished that Technos came back from the dead and made a nicer-looking River City game? Well, we can't have the latter. But that's OK because developer WayF

Nintendo recently displayed its "Indie World" stream recently. Here's what we're getting later this year and the next. Think of this as a catalogue that expands your gaming selections and preferences for the tail end of 2019, as well as save your wallet if you don't want to spend RM100 or more on a single title. Torch

The upcoming Arc System Works and Cygames 2D fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus is going to be packed with features. In addition to modes like arcade, versus, practice, and online, the title will feature a full-blown RPG mode which is sure to blow every other fighting game's "RPG mode" since, well, the 90s. https

A lot of great titles have been showcased at ChinaJoy 2019 but nothing grabbed my attention like F.I.S.T. The game's newest trailer shows off it's side-scrolling combat and it looks really fun. You play as a rabbit that's equipped with a giant robot arm bigger than itself on its back. No idea what the story is yet but

Asian gamers will have two new games to look forward to in the PS Plus August 2019 lineup, and they’re arguably the most exciting games we’re receiving in months. From 7 August to 3 September 2019, PS Plus Asia subscribers will be able to redeem WipEout Omega Collection and Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony

This is part 1 of a 2-part feature. Head here for part 2 if you want to see who is #1!  As a genre, fighting games have always been home to some of the most iconic and memorable characters in fighting game history. Here’s our pick of the top 20 2D fighting game characters of all time based on their design,

Remember the Actraiser games back in the 90s for the SNES? The one that combines 2D action platforming with city-building simulation that makes for an enriching experience? And also the sequel that ditches said city-building for god-knows-what reason? Welp, the devs at ACE Team -renowned for Rock of Ages and Zeno Clas

Last year, we were given a brief tease of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake, because I highly doubt gamers of today can go back to the top-down Game Boy monochrome aesthetics. Thankfully, fans and even curious action adventure connoisseurs who rather play the colourful remake won't have to wait too long: th

Kinda Funny Games has announced a whopping 61 games during its E3 2019 showcase, featuring a diverse lineup of indie titles from a variety of developers. Check out the first half of all the 61 titles below. And if you've already seen all the games here, you can see part 2 here instead. 1. Bloodroots (PS4, Nintendo Swi

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, macOS Genre: 2D twitch-action platformer, with a time-bending samurai and tons of death and attempts (sounds familiar...) Katana Zero is what happens when you give Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice some acid and some speed, and tons of neon. It's Super Meat Boy but with the superna

If you've played a lot of beat-em-ups back in the day, anything with the word "River City" in the front means you're playing a classic left-to-right side-scrolling pugilistic affair. You'll also know that it's the Western version of the Kunio-kun games, now under the publishing umbrella of Arc System Works alongside Do

Castle Crashers was one of the best couch co-op games back on the PlayStation 3. It's to great joy that The Behemoth, the game's developers, announced that a remastered Castle Crashers is coming to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Castle Crashers is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game which can be played up to f

It's the new year. Birds are chirping anew. The Malaysian King just resigned. A new ruling party is in charge. Singapore's still our neighbours, for good and ill. And we now have more games to look forward to because it's what we love to do to escape from real life if only for a fleeting moment. Here's a list of all t

The Nintendo Switch is getting a lot of indie games it seems, according to the latest Nintendo Direct video showcase sadly not featuring Reggie Fils-Aime. Let's break down our top picks. Into The Breach (Out Now) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptYwMwxP7ho The makers of FTL has created an arguably decent turn-based

Rejoice, beat-em-up fans of 90s video games based after The Warriors! Streets of Rage is making a comeback with a fourth installment (fifth if we count the equally-awesome Streets of Rage Remake fan game) thanks to DotEmu, Lizardcube, and Guard Crush Games. Check out the Streets of Rage 4 video below which features Ax

From this mid-August until mid-October, we'll be releasing an SNK-themed retrospective per week as part of our tribute to SNK's 40th anniversary. This is in conjunction with the folks at Retro DNA & Versus City.  When you think the arcades and the 90s, what do you remember? Street Fighter? The King of Fighters?

Last weekend (14 – 15 July) was a loud and a lit one for Battle Arena Malaysia. Between button smashing and filthy comebacks, both local and international fighting game players fought their best in the esports battleground much to the delight of the cheering spectators.     https://www.facebook.com/

Platforms: PS4, PC Genre: Action, Beat-Em-Up, Licensed Tie-In In case you couldn't tell by my previous Netflix and anime writeups, I really, REALLY adore Little Witch Academia. From its humble Kickstarter beginnings to its culmination into a 26-episode anime that gives closure to many of its viewers and its Studio Tri

Man, I've spent quite a few hours with the 2D action Metroidvania platformer Rogue Legacy ever since it came out in 2013. I found the many traits you get at random when you start the game over and over rather endearing & annoying at the same time (especially the colourblind one and the gigantism one). Fun times; it