Steve Watts

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Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is an enjoyable brawler that recalls the campy fun of the 1990s TV series, but frustrating vehicle segments and a short playtime hold it back.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership tries to be a bigger, bolder version of the casual RPG series, but this top-heavy ship ultimately capsizes.

UFO 50

UFO 50

September 17, 2024
9.0

UFO 50 is a masterful compilation of retro-style games that invokes the sense of delightful discovery at the heart of the 8-bit era.

The Plucky Squire

The Plucky Squire

September 16, 2024
9.0

The Plucky Squire is a joyful, beautifully visualized adventure game, bursting with inventive ideas that will make you feel like a kid again.

Gestalt: Steam and Cinder is a rock-solid retro metroidvania that borrows some of the best aspects of its main inspirations.

Nintendo World Championships is a fun introduction to competitive speedrunning with tons of nostalgia, even if its customization tools could be more robust.

Pepper Grinder

Pepper Grinder

March 27, 2024
8.0

Pepper Grinder is a brief but frenzied platformer that finds myriad ways to build around its inventive central hook.

Contra: Operation Galuga reimagines just enough to feel modern without losing the original game's identity.

Penny's Big Breakaway
7.0

Penny's Big Breakaway is a loving homage that accurately captures what was both fun and awkward about the early days of 3D platformers.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong
7.0

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong brings the puzzle-platformer spin-off back to its roots, with clever improvements and a beautifully toyetic facelift.