by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 14, 2019 | 1990s, Arcade, Indie Built-Retro Inspired
For decades, the R-Type series has been heralded by gamers and critics alike for being a revolutionary shooter. At the same time, its difficulty often has left casual gamers in the dust. Its newest edition, R-Type Dimensions Ex, silences any naysayers, with an awesome...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 10, 2019 | Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Horizon Shift ‘81 Creator Paul Marrable to find out what makes the retro shooter a special one. Encapsulating so many fun moments from the Atari 2600 era of gaming, Marrable’s indie title is an absolute gem. Old School Gamer...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jan 9, 2019 | 1980s, 1990s
With remakes and ports on the Nintendo Switch quickly racking up over the last year, Old School Gamer lets you know what other games deserve to find their way to Nintendo’s hybrid home/portable console. Maniac Mansion: The most influential point-and-click game of...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 12, 2018 | Console/Handheld
Hungry to get the retro game fanatic a gift this holiday season they won’t soon forget? Check out this handful of goodies hand-crafted just for them. Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut (Switch Edition): Although there are some hiccups visually while playing on the go,...
by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 7, 2018 | Indie Built-Retro Inspired
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Tommi Vikstedt, Jr., Project Manager at Dreamloop Games, who breaks down the fun of “Stardust Galaxy Warriors” on the Nintendo Switch. One part beautiful new shooter, another part old-school arcade-inspired fun, Stardust Galaxy...