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Pokémon Pokopia Review – A New Direction for the Pokémon Series
For nearly three decades, the Pokémon series has been built around a familiar formula: catch creatures, train them, battle rivals, and eventually become champion. From the original Pokémon Red and Blue to more recent [...]
Damon and Baby Preview – Being a Parent Ain’t Easy
When you heard the words Arc System Works, you usually think of something pertaining to hardcore fighting experiences. You know, like Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ. But the company is also known for [...]
He-Man Returns With Dragon Pearl of Destruction This April!
That's right, kids. You have the pow-uh! Limited Run Games has announced today that He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction has a release date for consoles and PC. And, as [...]
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Pokémon Pokopia Review – A New Direction for the Pokémon Series
For nearly three decades, the Pokémon series has been built around a familiar formula: catch creatures, train them, battle rivals, and eventually become champion. From the original Pokémon Red and Blue to more recent [...]
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Pokémon Pokopia Review – A New Direction for the Pokémon Series
For nearly three decades, the Pokémon series has been built around a familiar formula: catch creatures, train them, battle rivals, and eventually become champion. From the original Pokémon Red and Blue to more recent [...]
Poker Night At the Inventory Review – Know When To Hold ‘Em
15 years ago, Telltale Games dealt an interesting title upon the game industry with Poker Night At the Industry. Sure, it’s a poker game, but it’s an “all-star” poker game. It features the likes [...]
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince Review – Bittersweet
I love it when a game has a wonderful story to tell. But the problem is when developers try to lean too much on story and forget to incorporate that more into the gameplay. [...]
Blaze of Storm Review – Cyberdive Right In
The way I see it, anyone can make a great “shmup” and fit easily into the genre. Obviously you have legendary favorites like Treasure’s Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga, along with Cave’s vast selection of [...]
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Review
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. I have to say, as the odd one out in his gaming group, that Japanese games [...]
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1DGtXZreAw Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. I hope 2026 finds you well. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen editions have been around for absolutely ages. When I say [...]
Jaws: Retro Edition Review – Here’s Your Bigger Boat
The LJN era of Nintendo Entertainment System games was…a bit rough. That’s putting it lightly. We ended up with awfully bad fare like Back To the Future, The Uncanny X-Men and Pictionary – and [...]
The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review – Burnout
The game industry has certainly changed over the years, to the point that developers can lose their job on the flip of a dime. If a game isn’t even remotely successful, or something doesn’t [...]
God of War: Sons of Sparta Review – Gotta Start Somewhere
With God of War: Sons of Sparta, Sony pulls off a nice trick – one that it should be more accepting of. It took a long-standing action franchise and actually let a smaller studio [...]
Escape From Ever After Review – Pursuing the Happy Ending
I don’t think Nintendo and Intelligent Systems knew what lightning in a bottle they were capturing with the original Paper Mario. Here’s a game that took its own inventive twist on role-playing and ran [...]
Big Hops Review – Jump On It, Jump On It
I was discussing my disappointment the other day in PlayStation, and how it could let a studio like Bluepoint Games close down without an effort to save it. And, unfortunately, most of us just [...]
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Review – Shifting Into Neutral
We’ve been spoiled lately by outstanding racers, including Forza Horizon 5 and the Switch 2 port of GRID Legends. But there’s always room for another competitor, especially for one that offers a certain hook [...]
Fur Squadron Phoenix Review – Sly As a Fox
A couple of years ago, the developers at Raptor Claw took a crack at the StarFox genre with the impressive Fur Squadron. Though a bit on the short side and a bit finicky with [...]
PGA Tour 2K25 Review – Into the Swing of Things
At one point in time, EA Sports’ golf games were the dominating champion of the industry. You couldn’t go wrong with new entries in the Tiger Woods series, leaving little room for competition. But, [...]
CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller Review – Hey Kid, Rock On
The days of Guitar Hero and Rock Band may be long behind us, but the legacy clearly lives on. There are thousands that still enjoy Rock Band 4 regularly, and Fortnite Festival has its [...]
Star Racer Review – F-Zero’d
As I’ve mentioned in the past, it’s always great to see indie devs tackle a familiar genre in their own little way. Just to see what they can do, y’know? Besides, aside from F-Zero [...]
Millennium Runners Review – Stuck In the Past
Why Sony doesn’t give us a new Wipeout game is beyond me. The series continues to be popular after its initial introduction on PlayStation. And yet, the last entry we officially received was the [...]
Earnest Evans Collection Review – Where There’s a Whip…
Limited Run Games has been on a tear as of late with retro collections. We’ve seen the likes of Gex Trilogy and Fighting Force Collection recently. And soon we’ll be getting more, like a [...]
iMP Gaming DLX2+ Nintendo Switch Charge Stand Review – Switch On
Up until this time a few months ago, I never heard of iMP Gaming. But they apparently have an impressive array of technical gear that gamers would no doubt benefit from. But they recently [...]
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Review – Driven To Win
The Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t exactly known as the console for go-to sim racing experiences. Sure, it’s got Sonic Racing Crossworlds and Mario Kart World to its credit, but I mean stuff like Forza [...]
Fighting Force Collection Review – Down To the Core
Like Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection before it, Fighting Force Collection is…interesting. It’s not that the games are lacking a good port, as Implicit Conversions put in commendable effort. It’s just that the games [...]
Taxi Chaos 2 Review – Everybody’s Crazy
The wait for a new Crazy Taxi has been a bit long, really. It was just a couple of years ago when Sega announced that the franchise would return, teasing a new multiplayer twist [...]
Montezuma’s Revenge The 40th Anniversary Edition Review — Gold?
Long ago, before the likes of Mario and Sonic ruled the platforming charts, there was Montezuma’s Revenge. The game arrived in 1983 for personal computers and welcomed players with a nostalgic presentation and tough [...]
Tomba! 2 Special Edition Review – Hog Wild
And here I thought the Tomba! games would be stuck on the original PlayStation. They made their debut way long ago, when the original PSX ruled the land. Last year, Limited Run Games finally [...]
Telenet Shooting Collection Review – So Then I Started Blastin’!
The 90s were a glorious time and brought us several cult classics that continue to hold up today. A few of these came during the Genesis era, and from the developers at Wolf Team. [...]
Dunjungle Review – Going Ape
There’s always room for another roguelite game – especially one that mixes things up. Granted, that’s the nature of what a roguelite is anyway, something that gives you a new run each time around. [...]
StarLightRiders: Hyperjump Review – A Rough Ride
Eastasiasoft has been quite dependable lately when it comes to their line of “shmups.” At least, for the most part. Heck, we’re still enjoying the complete surprise that came from Schildmaid MX just a [...]
Dave the Diver Xbox Review – Still Deep In 2026
Yes, we’re finally posting a review for Dave the Diver. Took long enough, right? But, to be fair, this hit indie game just made its debut on the Xbox platforms, complete with all its [...]
Squirrel With a Gun Review – Goin’ Nuts
Squirrel With a Gun. Really, do you need to say anything else? Five stars. No, let’s dive deep for a minute. There’s a squirrel in a lab and he’s not necessarily crazy about being [...]
Constance Review – Painting a Beautiful Picture
Yes, you need to add one more Metroidvania to your “must play” list. Now I know what you’re thinking. “Galadrius! I’m already busy with Hollow Knight Silksong and others that are on my list!” [...]
GUNNAR x Alienware Roswell Gaming Glasses Review
Gunnar Optiks continues to make partnerships that make waves in the game industry. We’ve already seen what they could do with Borderlands, as well as The Witcher. But now they’re teaming up with…Alienware? Yep, [...]
Trouble Witches FINAL! Episode 01 Daughters of Amalgam Review
If you owned an Xbox 360 back in the day – and who didn’t, really – you probably came across a game called Trouble Witches Neo. This 2011 release came from SNK Playmore and [...]
Street Racer Collection Review – Burnt Rubber
We know that some big-timer kart racing games are available for your holiday play time. This includes the stunning Sonic Racing Crossworlds, as well as the highly enjoyable Mario Kart World. But that hasn’t [...]
G’AIME Plug and Play Ultimate Review – Hitting the Mark
Point me towards a light gun shooter cabinet and I’m likely to be there for a while. Talk about a terrific game genre, one where you can blow away enemies while acquiring power-ups. And [...]
Wizard of Legend 2 Review – The Dandy Spellcaster
The original Wizard of Legend turned out to be a fine indie treat. Combining roguelike combat with neat 2D-style presentation, it delivered where needed and created quite a cult following. Plus its variety of [...]
PB Tails Metal Crush Defender Review – Whoa, This is Heavy
We’ve covered a great deal of third party gaming controllers here at Gamerhub UK. But out of all of them, PB Tails’ Metal Crush Defender definitely has the most weight. And I don’t mean [...]
PC Engine: The Box Art Collection Review – Cover Story
What I like about Bitmap Books is their comprehensive way that they cover video gaming history. They don’t just go slapdash with a book and ship it out without devotion. They actually delve into [...]
Sir Noggin Review – Insane In the Brain
One thing I like about reviewing indie titles is discovery. Discovery in something you may have missed if you were a casual player, or too highly invested in AAA titles. I love discovering stuff [...]
Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons Review – Sweet and Sour
After all these years, Taito’s Bubble Bobble series continues to soldier on. How could it not? Ever since its introduction in the 80s, it’s become a staple for the company. Combining cute visuals with [...]
Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation Review – Avast, Me Hardies!
Here we are, in the month of December, and we’re getting some of our craziest games yet. Marvel Cosmic Invasion drops today; and Metroid Prime 4 is just mere days from release. But in [...]
Schildmaid MX Review – Cleaning House
We’ve got more than enough good shooters – or “shmups” – to play around with right now. But there’s always room for extra, especially when you have a game that innovates. That, folks, is [...]
Thrasher Review – That Heavy Eel-ing
After spending an eternity as a Meta Quest exclusive, Thrasher has finally made its way to PC/Steam. And, despite its lack of any sort of story surrounding its character, it’s pretty wild, to say [...]
Trigger Happy: A Visual Celebration of Video Game Controllers Review
I love game controllers, and it’s easy to see why. You can’t really get a grip on games without them (save for certain, creative methods) and they provide exceptional handling of your on-screen character. [...]
R-Type Delta HD Boosted Review – A Must By-do
The original PlayStation console redefined gaming as we knew it at the time, mainly due to its innovative software releases. We got games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Tekken 3, Final Fantasy VII [...]
Neon Inferno Review – Burn, Baby, Burn!
I remember growing up with interesting shooter titles in my younger days. I mean stuff like Cabal, Blood Brothers and even Dick Tracy on the Genesis. With this, you guided an on-screen cursor on [...]
Windswept Review – Blown Away
Ready for a throwback platformer? Hey, who isn’t? After all, a majority of us grew up on favorites like Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario World 2 and Donkey Kong Country, didn’t we? And if not, [...]
Katanaut Review – Do Janitors Carry Swords?
I for one am always pleased to see a company come back from the dead. I dunno what it is…nostalgia? Rebirth? A second chance to take over the market? We saw it years ago [...]
Chickenhare and the Treasure of Spiking Beard Review – Hey, Kids!
The story behind Chickenhare is certainly interesting, to say the least. Rather than following the usual kiddie fare, it began its journey in a graphic novel series. Eventually, it would find its way to [...]
Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke Review – A Poorly Cast Spell
Considering the appeal of anime-style games these days – stuff like Stellar Blade – I understand making games that for that kind of crowd. But some sort of effort is needed in order to [...]
Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action Review – Alien Crushed
I love video pinball games. Do not get me wrong, the real deal – actual pinball games – are always enjoyable for a good night out. But video pinball has found its place over [...]
Turbo Overkill Review – Get a (Chainsaw) Leg Up
Right off the bat, the publisher of the game doesn’t hold back in its description. “Turbo Overkill is the most savage FPS ever released by Apogee.” Considering its history – namely with the trend-setting [...]
Double Dragon Revive Review: Sup, Bro!
It isn’t exactly like Double Dragon needed a revival as of late. A few years ago, WayForward gave us the highly entertaining Double Dragon Neon. And just recently, we got a taste of the [...]
Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer Review: It’s All in the Shooting
I admit, Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer is a mouthful. It is. I don’t think I could say it right even if I had several tries, so I just call it Soldner-X and move on. But there’s a [...]
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit Review – We’ll Drink To That
“ASS!” Probably one of the best things about Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, arriving this week from Retroware, is its menu screen. Here, you can select from the six main stages you’ll need to take [...]
Gunnar Optiks Borderlands 4 Ripper Gaming Glasses Review
At first glance, some people may not “get” the idea of buying glasses made specifically for gaming. But they’re more than a fashion choice. Some of them have purpose, such as lenses that make [...]
Yooka-Replayee Review – Rewriting the Pagies
The late 2010’s saw quite the boom in indie games. Whether backed by Kickstarter or simply launched with their own independence, many set a benchmark that continues to be the blueprint for today’s market. [...]
The Legend of Steel Empire Review – Flying High Again
When it comes to legendary shooters, Steel Empire isn’t exactly uttered in the first few choices. I mean, Cave and Treasure have basically overtaken the genre, and there are just so many shooters to [...]
Sworn Review – Getting Medieval On the Hades Formula
So…what would happen if King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table were evil? And I don’t just mean, “Eh, let’s just push around a few peasants because it’s a Sunday,” but rather [...]
Sonic Wings Reunion Review – Will It Gird Your Loins?
Those of you who grew up with the Aero Fighters “shmup” games should recognize Sonic Wings Reunionfairly easily. The latest from Red Art Games, it’s essentially one of the more well put together entries [...]
Wizordum Review – Casting a Doom-y Spell
I love first-person shooters right now. Whether you’re playing something over-the-top like Doom: The Dark Ages or a more simple package like the Heretic and Hexen re-releases, there’s something for everyone. And it’s here [...]
Platypus Reclayed Review – Taking the Right Shape
The “shmup” market is fascinating, if only because everyone has their own take on the genre. You’ve got comical games in the form of Konami’s fantastic Parodius series, as well as Cave’s super awesome [...]
Gioteck WX5+ RGB Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 Controller Review
When it comes to shopping for a controller, there are many factors to consider. What will I be happy – and comfortable – playing with? Will it last a good while, especially if you’re [...]
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review – Super Sonic Racing!
Something’s always perplexed me about Sega. See, back in 2012, it released Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed, a game-changing kart racing game featuring a cavalcade of its characters and worlds. It was a [...]
Mamorukun ReCurse! Review – It Puts a Spell On You
There’s something interesting about today’s market, as we’re seeing more games being given a second chance on the market. That’s not to say they’ll be instant hits, mind you, but the fact they get [...]
Borderlands 4 Review – Once More Unto the Loot
By now you’re probably aware that Borderlands 4 is out. If the hype coming from its strong, loot-loving community wasn’t enough to push it into your mind, then whatever Randy Pitchford has been saying [...]
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition – “Eat My Match-3, Demon!”
At a time when the market was plagued by match-3 puzzle games years ago, something stood out about one particular title. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords combined the puzzle play style with an [...]
Formula Legends Review: Pedal Down and Drive
Man, is this the year for Formula 1 or what? As if the new league wasn’t already gaining a number of new fans, we got a sensational movie with Brad Pitt’s F1. So…that can [...]
Earthion Review – Yuzo (and the Sega Genesis) Is Back, Baby!
Why are more indie game companies creating games for platforms like the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive)? It’s easy – there’s a demand. In an era where gamers are sick of the titles that require [...]
Rally Arcade Classics Review – Oh, He Wants To Go Off Road!
What is it that makes a good rally racing game succeed? Well, mostly it’s about the gameplay. After all, if it doesn’t feel remarkable driving your car in the dirt, what’s the point? Codemasters’ [...]
ANTANK S3 MAX TV Dock Station For Nintendo Switch 2 Review
The Nintendo Switch 2 is an impressive little beast of a system. That said, we definitely know it’s on the pricey side. And so, for that matter, are the accessories. Heck, if you want [...]
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Review – Make Mine Mech
In 2019, lightning was caught in a bottle with the seriously cool mech game Daemon x Machina. For years, it enthralled Nintendo Switch and PC owners alike, with its huge customization angle and bad-ass [...]
Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening Review – Day Ani-Made
One thing I like about Microids as a publisher is how they take a chance on obscure little brands for game experiences. They did not one but two animated Asterix brawlers that were good [...]
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review – I Love Being a Ninja
Back in 2024, Sega revealed this massive trailer during The Game Awards indicating its “next steps” forward. That means reboots of games like Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio and Golden Axe, all of which [...]
Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary Review – Rock On
Man, Boulder Dash is 40 years old? I’m getting a little aged myself. I remember when I was a kid in the 80s and enjoying the heck out of this. I was giving levels [...]
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Review – Found Treasure
The story behind Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is an interesting one. The game actually began development over two decades ago (!), following the release of the first Shantae. However, that game didn’t generate enough [...]
Atomic Owl Review – Give a Hoot
Roguelikes are growing in numbers in the indie game market. And why not? Games like Dead Cells have proven quite sustainable – and entertaining – in the long run. Of course, that means dying, [...]
Fallen City Brawl Review – Feats of Rage
Another arcade-style beat-em-up? Hey, why not? It’s becoming more and more inspired with each entry, as dev teams show off their prowess and love for games like Streets of Rage. And Fallen City Studio’s [...]
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 Review – All Your Base
I’m no stranger to the wares of Toaplan. I checked out their arcade classics on PC in the past, and also own a gaggle of them (yes, that’s a word) over on my iiRcade. [...]
Operation Night Strikers Review – M2 Scores a Direct Hit
Man. M2 is definitely doing some amazing work these days when it comes to retro restoration. From Ray’z Arcade Chronology to the just-released Gradius Origins to its countless (and amazing) Sega ports, they get [...]
Turbo Kid Review – Excite Bike
UPDATE: The Nintendo Switch version of Turbo Kid is out! And we're happy to report that it holds up just as well as the PC version. The visuals really shine, whether you play in handheld mode or [...]
Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights Review – Hard To Handle
Sigh. Tell you what, I miss Blur. Activision and Bizarre Creations made an ideal arcade racer that combined fast-paced tactics with Mario Kart-esque weapons. The end result was a triumph, one that unfortunately failed [...]
The House of the Dead 2 Remake Review – Reload! Reload! Reload!
I know reviews of Forever Entertainment’s first The House of the Dead Remake were mixed when it came out a bit ago. I can see why, given some of the issues with controls. But [...]
Maiden Cops Review – Arresting Development
Ah, nothing like a good ol’ fashioned beat-em-up with a twist. Many indie devs have already tried – and succeeded – in replicating the formula in their own special way. Now, it’s time for [...]
Somber Echoes Review – It’s All Greek To Me
Yet another indie Metroidvania. But, like most that have come before it, Somber Echoes provides an interesting twist that will likely hook players. Especially those that seek out a challenge that isn’t so typical [...]
Ex-Zodiac Review-In-Progress – Foxy Shooter
Hey, kids, remember the StarFox franchise? Once upon a time, it was a can’t-miss franchise for Nintendo. From its glorious SNES debut to more current GameCube adventures, it definitely hit different. Then came StarFox [...]
Beat ‘Em Up Collection Review – Fisticuffed
A classic game compilation can serve one of two purposes. The first is to recognize a much-celebrated legacy in the best way possible, with behind-the-scenes clips and more. The second is offering a chance [...]
Kiborg Review – Smashed TV
What is it about the idea of TV shows where the goal is to survive an onslaught of killers? Not that we have anything like that in real life, mind you. But we’ve seen [...]
Heroes of Mount Dragon Review – Breathing Fire
So, as you might have seen, we’ve talked about Heroes of Mount Dragon quite a bit. It’s essentially the definition of indie gaming, with industry veterans coming together and doing their own thing at [...]
Chronicles of the Wolf Review – Digging Your Claws In
Considering all the classic Castlevania compilations we’re getting, I’m a bit surprised we’re not seeing more indie devs give the formula a go. Don’t get me wrong, there are strong examples from them. These [...]
Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon Review – Running the Gauntlet
Cornfox & Brothers’ Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon began life as a mobile release a few years back. And while many compared its roguelike goodness to the older days of Gauntlet, they felt it came up [...]
Irem Collection Volume 3 Review – When a Dragon Met Mr. Heli
ININ Games continues to do great work when it comes to preserving classic games from the past. Its resume clearly speaks for itself, but it’s on a roll with its Irem Collection. So far, [...]
100-In-1 Game Collection Nintendo Switch Review – Piling On
Sometimes you just have to be wary of these multi-game collections. On the one hand, compilations like Castlevania Dominus Collection and UFO 50 are worth their weight in gold. But on the other, you [...]
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade Review – Spirited Away
The roguelite genre is so happily embraced these days, it’s almost like there’s an overload of games that use it. That’s fine, really, because you see what different indie devs can do with the [...]
Ruffy and the Riverside Review – Is That Ruff Enuff?
This is what we need more of – inspired 3D platformers that pay homage to the classics before it. Going through Zockrates Laboratories’ Ruffy and the Riverside, I found some really cool elements paying [...]
Dragon Is Dead Review – I’m Still Alive
That’s right, another side-scrolling hack-and-slasher. But there’s always room for these, right? Especially when they’re as well done as Dragon Is Dead, a gem of a title from the folks at TeamSuneat and the [...]
Gex Trilogy Review – Need It, Need It, Need It
Back in the 90s, character-themed platformers were all the rage. Literally all types of unexpected heroes got their own games, from Aero the Acrobat to…Awesome Possum? (Let’s just forget about that last one, okay?) [...]
PowerA Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories Review — Playing With Power
Now that you have your Nintendo Switch 2, you want some good accessories to go with it, right? But let’s say you’ve already broken the bank buying the console and the games. So you [...]
Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Review – Another Killer Port
When Guilty Gear Strive originally debuted in 2021, it made a huge leap forward for the fighting franchise. Bold, striking imagery, combined with a fantastic fighting engine and loads of options, made it quite [...]
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review – World On a String
As the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches this week, many of you are looking forward to new gaming experiences. But there’s nothing wrong with keeping it old-school as well. That’s just what Pipistrello and the [...]
PowerA Pac-Man Neon Arcade Nintendo Switch Controller Review
As you know, Pac-Man is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. And, yes, we’re old. But still, PowerA is tooting its horn in style with some sweet new Pac-Man themed accessories. We previously reviewed [...]
Hurt Me Plenty – Charting the Further Evolution of the FPS 2003-2010 Review
Bitmap Books is literally cataloguing all the best we’ve seen from retro gaming. Through a series of releases (compilated here), they’ve covered quite a bit of the spectrum of classics. From the long lost [...]
Super Technos World Review – (Almost) Lost In Translation
Man, I like what Arc System Works is doing right now. It’s staying devoted to its fan base with brawlers like Guilty Gear Strive. But, at the same time, it’s paying tribute to classics [...]
Blades of Fire Review – Too Hot To Handle?
MercurySteam’s level of ambition is clearly undeniable. For years, the company has done quite well with known franchises like Metroid and Castlevania. It not only respected the material at hand, but added new direction [...]
Pilot Sports Review – Clipped Wings
Remember PilotWings? I sure do. Nintendo introduced this exciting activity sim back on the SNES and continued to push it forward with sequels for years. Alas, it’s gone by the wayside, though players can [...]
Doom: The Dark Ages Review – Going Medieval
Id Software’s approach to Doom as of late has been nothing short of remarkable. The 2016 reboot was staggeringly cool, and continues to be a key example on how to do a reboot just [...]
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Review – Restrained
These days, if you want your game to stand out, you need to have some sort of hook. Some sort of compelling reason to keep coming back for more. Expedition 33 has it in [...]
Revenge of the Savage Planet Review – Worthy Exploration
When Journey to the Savage Planet came along five years ago, it shattered expectations. Many were expecting it to be a neat little indie hit. But its popularity soon exploded, thanks to its neat [...]
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Review – The Fighting Spirit!
In the history of fighting games, there are a number of “sleepers” that have been big hits with fans. This includes Garou: Mark of the Wolves, a Neo-Geo brawler that serves as a chapter [...]
Forza Horizon 5 PlayStation 5 Review – Victory Lap
I’ve seen some criticisms of Microsoft’s new multi-console approach. You know, bringing some of its biggest Xbox titles to other platforms after they enjoyed success on their initial format. And all I can think [...]
PowerA Mario Peek-A-Boo Wireless Controller Review – Ah, A Ghost!
PowerA has a nice thing going right now. They’ve been producing some stellar third-party peripherals, while at the same time pricing them at just the right level. And while they may not be next-level [...]
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review – Fortune and Glory
Indiana Jones has seen better days as of late. 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull went over like a wet fart. But, somehow, last year’s Dial of Destiny was just [...]
Star Overdrive Review – Surf City
Man. Ever since Back To the Future Part II, the idea of a hoverboard has certainly been lingering. However, it still has yet to go to patent, probably because figuring out how to make [...]
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Review – Revenge of the Gator
So as I was playing through Argonaut Games’ redux of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, I couldn’t help but be curious what other reviews said. Some praised the simplicity of the game, which is [...]
Snow Bros. 2 Special Review – Crazy Shade of Winter
How in the world did the Snow Bros. manage this kind of a comeback? What started as a small arcade franchise that got a little bit of love on the NES long ago has [...]
NYXI Warrior Bluetooth Controller Review – Heart To Win
As NYXI continues to grow, they’re slowly becoming one of my favorite third-party peripheral makers. Their Hyperion line of Switch controllers is most impressive, especially those versatile Hyperion 2 peripherals – my new go-tos [...]
Breakout Beyond Review – In For a Paddlin’
As of late, Atari has done a great job recrafting its legacy. It’s paying loving tribute to a variety of classics while adding their own distinctive touches to make them more modern. It’s paying [...]
Rendering Ranger: R2 (Rewind) Review – The Ranger Is Reborn!
One interesting thing about today’s retro market is how much some of these ultra-rarities go for. Looking at you, Little Samson, and the thousand-dollar plus price you fetch. But…did you know about Rendering Ranger: [...]
Shadow of the Orient Review — Arise, Young Warrior
Man. We hate it when a shadow clan comes into play to rule the place. After 200 years of peace in a foreign land, that’s exactly what’s happening. Children end up kidnapped. Monsters roam [...]
PowerA Pac-Man Xbox Controller and Nintendo Switch Case Review
It’s the 45th anniversary of Bandai Namco’s iconic Pac-Man! And you know what that means – we’re officially old! But aside from that, it’s celebrating one of the biggest heroes in gaming, and PowerA [...]
Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute Review – Tough Toenails
We’re starting to see more classics emerge from the long-lost Sega Saturn platform, and I’m here for it. I just finished my review of Under Defeat a little while back, and still turn to [...]
WWE 2K25 Review
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. It’s fair to say two things to kick off this review. First and foremost, I am a [...]
Glover Review – The Hot Hand?
Sometimes people will ask why a particular franchise made a return. Remember a few years ago when Bubsy the Cat made his big, ahem, comeback? A lot of folks were asking, “Why?” And they’ll [...]
Moons of Darsalon Review- Morons From Outer Space
There was a time in gaming when things were simpler. Rather than ramping up on microtransactions and huge development times, we just had PC games that concentrated on good times. Not that today’s gaming [...]
Monster Hunter Wilds- Game Of The Year?
Good afternoon, ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature! My name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. Monster Hunter Wilds released on the 28th of February 2025, and by the time of writing, [...]
Monster Hunter Wilds: First Impressions
Hello Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. Monster Hunter Wilds is already taking the gaming sales charts by storm, but if you’re still [...]
NYXI Hyperion 2 Wireless Controller Review – Getting To Grips
I’m slowly becoming more and more of a fan of NYXI. This peripheral company has come out of nowhere with controllers that are clearly becoming favorites. I loved my time with the company’s Pro [...]
Balatro Review- Know when to hold them
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. Balatro is one of those games that was slept on by the general public, but did [...]
X-Out Resurfaced Review – Rise From Your Grave
The renaissance of the classic “shmup” is upon us. If it’s not indie developers trying their hands at the genre, it’s companies that are bringing back some tried-and-true favorites. And there’s still a plethora [...]
Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature. The Switch 2 is on the way, and so is the next Pokémon game, and so in preparation, I have spent most of January playing [...]
Big Helmet Heroes Review – Getting Ahead With Brawling
There’s nothing wrong with a good beat-em-up – especially if it can tide you over through multiple play-throughs. Some have been a little limited in variety, but the good ones – looking at you, [...]
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Review – The Other Side of Lara
Aspyr really does work magic when it comes to retro remasters. As if the company’s Star Wars re-releases weren’t enough, last year also brought Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. And yes, they were welcome arrivals, [...]
Macross: Shooting Insight Review – Anime-king My Day
Unless you’re a hardcore anime fan, you’ve probably never heard of Macross. But it’s been going strong for years, introducing a number of timelines and memorable events for fans to savor. That said, it [...]
Accolade Sports Collection Review – Wide World of 16-Bit Sports
Once upon a time, sports games were simple. They didn’t require yearly releases or abundant patches to work when playing with others. And they certainly didn’t get hung up on microtransactions, like some games [...]
Under Defeat Review – A Victorious Return
It’s always nice to see a classic developer get love on the modern front. In this particular case, G.rev. While the company hasn’t made consistent shooters like, say, Cave has, its releases are excellent. [...]
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Review – Hello There
Aspyr has been on a tear as of late with its remakes of classic Star Wars games. Some have fared well, like the amazing Star Wars: Episode I Racer. Others, like Battlefront Collection, needed [...]
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Review – All Downhill From Here
If you’re not familiar with Megagon Industries’ work, you should be. The company made a big name for itself with the extreme biking indie hit Lonely Mountains: Downhill. And alongside the core release, they [...]
Riki 8Bit Game Collection Review – Music To Your Ears
So let’s go ahead and get something out of the way right now. Riki 8Bit Game Collection is not your typical retro compilation. But that doesn’t mean it’s prime for dismissal. Not in the [...]
Ninja 1987 Review – A Good Cut
At one point in time, ninja games were everything. There were the dependable Ninja Gaiden games to lean on, even if they ruthlessly did you in. Not to mention Sega’s Shinobi series, as well [...]
The Thing Remastered Review – Doing Carpenter Proud
Nightdive Studios’ repertoire in retro releases is revolutionary. Say that five times fast. The company singlehandedly revived the Turok franchise before Saber began work on a new game. And it also gave new life [...]
Casino Games Inspired by Video Gaming
That means millions of people around the world, enamoured by video gaming, find themes and characters from popular franchises making their ways onto virtual casinos. From action-packed adventure to magical realms, themed slots and casino [...]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Review – Go Go Get It
Has anyone had a better 2024 than Digital Eclipse? Along with producing stellar Gold Master Series games like Tetris Forever, the company also did two amazing add-ons for Atari 50. Not to mention its [...]
Spirit Mancer Review – Now That’s the Spirit!
I’m a big fan of indie studios that try their wares on popular genres. In this particular age, that’s side-scrolling platformers, deck-building, you name it. But what about a game that does both, surrounding [...]
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Review – Dream Reaver
I’ll never understand why Crystal Dynamics didn’t continue the storyline established within the Legacy of Kainuniverse. It was so damn good! Especially the Soul Reaver arc, introducing a darker twist on the vampiric tale. [...]
Snow Bros. Wonderland Review – Snow Kidding!
The legacy of Snow Bros. actually goes quite a ways. The original game came out in 1990 (!) under Toaplan, and has since become a cult classic. Particularly when you consider the rare home [...]
Taito Milestones 3 Review – Bubbles, Rastan and a Connection
Last year, I had the pleasure of reviewing ININ Games’ Taito Milestones 2. Though lacking the deep dive into historical facts like Digital Eclipse usually does, it’s a lively collection. And, hey, that port [...]
Killing Time: Resurrected Review – A Ghost of a Chance
Say whatever you want about the 3DO, but it earned its spot in gaming. At a time when it was still transitioning to something new, it set an interesting standard. A high-priced, mid-tech one, [...]
Rage of the Dragons NEO Review – Seeing Double (Dragon)
The Neo-Geo became the home of a number of terrific fighting games in its heyday. From King of Fighters to Samurai Shodown, it covered every base imaginable. And that was just with the first-party [...]
Void Sols Review – Getting Lost In the Void
The term “soulslike” definitely knows how to divide a community. On the one hand, you have people stepping up to the challenge, ready to die over and over again. But on the other, you [...]
Hatch Tales: A Heroic Hookshot Adventure Review — We’re Hooked
If you’re a fan of retro platformers, the name Atooi should ring a bell with you. This talented developer created such favorites as Xeodrifter and Mutant Mudds, among other little titles. They may not [...]
Irem Collection Volume 2 Review – Come and Get Your GunForce
Last year, the developers at Irem and ININ Games started a fun little retro collection. It’s called Irem Collection, and the first volume featured Image Fight, Image Fight 2 and X-Multiply. While those don’t [...]
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Review – Hella Yeah!
You cannot deny Suda 51, aka Goichi Suda. You just can’t. This legend has made a number of memorable titles over the years. These include No More Heroes, Killer Is Dead and countless others. [...]
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Review
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. Duck Detective: The Secret Salami wasn’t a game initially in my pigeonhole, but due to issues [...]
Tetris Forever Review – Putting the Pieces Together
Does Digital Eclipse sleep?! No, seriously. The development team has been on a tear as of late. It just released another expansion for Atari 50. And it’s putting the finishing touches on Mighty Morphin [...]
Daibhi’s top 15 PS2 games
Good afternoon ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. Sony’s PlayStation has been an absolute juggernaut of the gaming industry, and just about everyone [...]
Aaero2 Review – Rhythm Heaven
We’re not sure what took Mad Fellows so long to make a sequel to Aaero. Not that we’re complaining, mind you. Game development takes time. What’s more, ideal game development takes even more time. [...]
Vengeance Hunters Review – Yes, You Can Hunt For Vengeance
One interesting note about games in the 90s is just how quickly other developers picked up on popular trends. When Street Fighter II hit, several fighting games followed, including legendary favorites like Samurai Shodown. [...]
Clock Tower: Rewind Review – A Real Cut-Up
The story behind Clock Tower is a bit weird, to say the least. While the sequels to the game saw a release in other markets, the original…didn’t. It came out at a time when [...]
RetroRealms Review: A Bloody Good Time
Since Halloween is right around the corner, we needed a good game to review. And luckily, we got two as part of the RetroRealms collection. This compilation features two separately sold titles based on [...]
Rogue Flight Review – Star Foxy
Why doesn’t Sega make arcade shooters anymore? Seriously. In the 80s they were thriving with games like Thunder Blade, After Burner and Space Harrier. And for a while there, we saw a renaissance with [...]
Transformers: Galactic Trials Review – Less Than Meets the Eye
Games like Transformers: Galactic Trials make me yearn for the days when High Moon Studios made Transformers games. Not that it boosted my nostalgia or anything. But playing through Trials, it made me miss [...]
Slam and Roll Impressions – Slap Happy
So if you grew up in the arcade “heyday” like I did, you may recall certain two-player “cute” games. I’m talking about stuff like Bubble Bobble and the Snow Bros. games. You know, where [...]
Nikoderiko: The Magical World Review – Inspiration Is Key
These days, we’re seeing more games inspired by the classics than not. That’s because they’re tried and true to work with audiences. I mean, 2D fighters, brawlers, side-scrolling platformers…they all work. (With the right [...]
Slay the Spire Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SZUtyYSOjQ Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. Slay The Spire is a game that has entered my own personal videogame hall of [...]
Blazing Strike Review – The Best Kind of Throwback Fighting
Fighting games have changed so much over the years. Nowadays, you have 3D brawlfests with guest characters and plenty of modes. But sometimes it doesn’t hurt to keep things simple – like we did [...]
Nif Nif: The Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udgclOZTy0A Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. Nif Nif was a game that hit us all by surprise here at the [...]
Starship Troopers: Extermination Review – Rico and the Bugs
Starship Troopers is a cult classic. Paul Verhoeven’s film deals with all sorts of political issues while focusing on soldiers shooting giant arachnids dead. But, for some reason, it’s gotten very little movement on [...]
Decline’s Drops Review – A Knockout
One thing I never get tired of seeing on the indie scene are games inspired by some of the greats. There’s no question that platformers of the 90s have pushed devs to try their [...]
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game
Good afternoon, ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. Let’s face it: we all love SpongeBob SquarePants. Be that earnestly, like yours truly here, [...]
Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition Review – Wormy Victory
Throughout the years, Team 17’s strategic Worms series has inched its way into our hearts. (We mean that in a good way.) Each successive release features new ways to obliterate enemies, along with unfathomable [...]
Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel Review – Super Star
While it’s great seeing so many new games on the market, it’s equally awesome to see retro games get some love. That means a number of re-releases celebrating the games of yesteryear, and with [...]
Night Slashers Remake Review – It Just Won’t Die!
It’s kind of funny how Data East’s legacy covers a multitude of games. And not just popular favorites like Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja and Heavy Barrel, but also cult classics. Like…Night Slashers. Never [...]
Gimmick! 2 Review – More Than a One-Trick Pony
The story behind Gimmick! is utterly fascinating. It remains one of the most rare NES/Famicom games in existence. And it somehow made its way back to the spotlight with a Special Edition re-release in [...]
G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra Review – Porkchop Sandwiches!
With the popularity of cartoonish beat-em-ups these days, it was a matter of time before G.I. Joe got a turn. And just like clockwork, here comes G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra. I mean, it [...]
Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Review – EDF! EDF!
The Earth Defense Force games have grown on me over the years. How could they not? An army of one (well, sort of) against an armada of bugs, robots and aliens? What’s not to [...]
Matchbox Driving Adventures Review – Match-ing Up
The Hot Wheels games sell like hotcakes lately. So I figured it wouldn’t be long before other toy companies joined in the fun. And lo and behold, we have Matchbox Driving Adventures, based on [...]
Parking Garage Rally Circuit Review – The Best Garage Racer Ever
So what happens if you make a Sega Saturn game in this day and age? And throw in cars that are turning parking garages into race tracks across the globe? Well, you get the [...]
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble Review – You, Beginner Luck
Who knew that The Karate Kid would continue to be such a hot franchise after 30 years? Cobra Kai is in the midst of its final season (after five others). And there’s a movie [...]
Iron Meat Review – Run-and-Gun Service With a Smile
We’ve seen no shortage of Contra goodness on consoles lately. Konami has delivered not only with the classic game collection, but also the wild Operation: Galuga. And indie devs have the territory covered as [...]
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Review – Curly Mustache!
Capcom may not be a perfect company. However, their respectful treatment of their cornucopia of classics is absolutely flawless. And there’s no further proof of that than Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. [...]
Yars Rising Review – The Best Kind of Revenge
I would’ve loved to be in Atari’s meeting room when Yars Rising got its initial pitch. “Okay, guys, so what if we take a classic Atari 2600 game and make it into…a Metroidvania?” Sounds [...]
Astro Bot Review – An Astounding Ode To PlayStation
Sony has certainly seen better weeks, especially as of late. But then comes a reminder of why they got put on the map in 1995 to begin with. And that’s good games like Astro [...]
Consortium VR: An Airborne Mystery
Hello, ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi, and this is the Gamerhub. Consortium VR is the first VR game I think I’ve reviewed for anyone, so please be patient [...]
Aero the Acro-Bat 2 Review – Welcome Back, Old Friend
I’m not sure how they got the rights. But Ratalaika Games somehow got a hold of Iguana’s classic SNES platformers, and now they’re getting a re-release. It began last month with the original Aero [...]
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review – Ultra Dominant
It took thirteen years for the story to continue. But Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is finally here. And, yep, it’s worthy of your attention. The story of Demetrian Martin and his ironclad brethren [...]
Castlevania Dominus Collection Review – Whip-Smart
And here we though we’ve seen the very best of Konami’s retro releases. We’ve seen Castlevania, Contra and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles compilations. And, of course, a number of arcade favorites – including Sunsetriders. [...]
Bakeru Review – The Spiritual Successor To Goemon
Why isn’t Konami releasing more Legend of the Mystical Ninja (Goemon) games? Argh. It’s a terrific series, and every release offers something fun and unique. Not to mention goofball. I mean…PLASMA! C’mon. PLASMA! Fortunately, [...]
Black Myth: Wukong – China’s Most Successful Game
Black Myth: Wukong was finally released on August 20, the same date it was announced in 2020. The four-year wait contributed to the instant success of the game, although other factors were also at play. [...]
Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn Review: Sharper Than Ever
Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is the right kind of remake. It keeps the heart of the original game firmly in place while improving everything around it. And it’s the kind of effort [...]
Daibhi’s Top 5 Nintendo Switch Games
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. The Nintendo Switch has been a groundbreaking console, despite severe limitations. It doesn’t have the best graphics [...]
Lost Castle 2 Impressions – Liking This Rogue
We’ll be honest up front. Somehow, the original Lost Castle from Hunter Studio slipped by us. (Well, most of us.) We’ve heard it’s not a bad game at all, and has a pretty stable [...]
Doki Doki Literature Club- A bait-and-switch nightmare
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a nonbinary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub. Doki Doki Literature Club isn’t a AAA game. Some people might want to know whether I [...]
Punch Club 2: Fast Forward: Welcome back to the ring
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. We all love things that drive us back to our nostalgia. Be that playing the [...]
Retro Revengers Review – Time To Get Weird
Today’s gaming lifestyle has definitely changed from what we grew up with. Nowadays, you have Twitch streamers playing everything. You have critiques from YouTubers, some deserved based on the merits of their discussion. (Others [...]
Tomba! Special Edition Review – Gettin’ Piggy With It
Why are more game companies releasing classic remasters these days? Well, two reasons. First off, the development cost is pretty low. The games are done, right? True, there’s a lot of effort going into [...]
Thumb Soldiers Part Deux
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the part two of my Thumb Soldiers review. In the first part, I reviewed the initial experience and [...]
Aero GPX Impressions – F-Zero To Hero
It frustrates me to no end how much Nintendo criminally ignores the modern F-Zero era. I mean, sure, F-Zero 99 is great and all. But players want more of the sheer gusto that F-Zero [...]
Thumb Soldiers Or thumb war?
We gave Daibhi some peripherals from Thumb Soldiers, and asked him what he thought...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review – Spiritual Healing
A couple of years ago, Ember Lab made an impact on the gaming scene with Kena: Bridge of Spirits. A beautiful 3D adventure, the game definitely struck a chord with fans. And it continues [...]
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing Review – A Next Level of “Shmup”
Hope you’re ready for a tough “shoot-em-up”…or “shmup,” rather. Because, boy, does CYGNI: All Guns Blazing deliver. The new release by Konami and KeelWorks is blisteringly tough, working with a complex but awesome control [...]
Run ‘n’ Gun: A History of On-Foot Shooters Review – It’s a Blast
If you aren’t familiar with Bitmap Books, now’s a great time to introduce yourself. This company has come through with an assortment of amazing video game history books over the years. From the Nintendo [...]
Borderlands Film Review – Did Handsome Jack Do This?!
After sitting on the shelves for what seems like an eternity, the Borderlands movie has arrived. And, um, we didn’t know how good we had it, folks. Eli Roth’s adaptation of the hit 2K [...]
SPGP: Super Polygon Grand Prix Impressions – Virtually Racing
These days, you just don’t see that many arcade racers from mainstream publishers, do you? I mean, Crazy Taxi’s reboot is coming from Sega, and there are other minor release as well. But gone [...]
Aero the Acrobat Review – Under the 90s Big Top
With the surge in interest in retro games, we’re starting to see favorites make a return. Heck, even Bubsy is getting a compilation, even if it wasn’t entirely asked for. But it’s a good [...]
Volgarr the Viking II Review – Road To Valhalla
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over ten years since the original Volgarr the Viking released. Ten years! What’s even harder to believe, however, is how few people beat it. Volgarr isn’t just [...]
Galactic Glitch Review – Grab Hold
Bizarre Creations has no idea what it inspired when it made the hidden Project Gotham Racing game Geometry Wars. Built on simple principles, the twin stick shooter became a cult classic, leading to the [...]
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Review – Jango Unchained
Aspyr has been on a tear as of late with re-releases of Star Wars games. We’re still waiting for the Rogue Squadron games to get a chance. But, for now, we have another good [...]
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Review – Letting Off Some Steam(punk)
If we’ve learned anything about the Metroidvania genre, there’s always room for one more. Always. This can be the case even if you’ve found the perfect game, like Symphony of the Night. You could [...]
Earth Defense Force 6 Review – The Only Good Bug Is a Dead Bug!
After what feels like an eternity, Earth Defense Force 6 is here. It’s been out in Japan for PlayStation platforms for some time. However, it feels like the localization took longer than expected. But [...]
Abathor Review – Rise From the Grave
Now that the beat-em-up genre has been firmly established yet again, it’s time for hack-and-slash adventures to get a turn. Volgarr the Viking II drops next month from Digital Eclipse. And this week brings [...]
Fallen Leaf Steam Review – It’ll Grow On You
Want to know why we like covering indie games? Because a. these guys do it so well for themselves. And B. they can really do amazing things with retro themes. The latest example of [...]
Over Horizon x Steel Empire Review – Unearthed Gems
We’re starting to see a resurgence of classic shooters on the current gaming scene. A welcome sight, to say the least. Gynoug and Gleylancer live again; and even Zero Wing has its resurrection with [...]
Thumb Soldiers Accessories Review – Redefining Add-On
There are a few companies on the market that like to make accessories that “snap on” to a controller, in an effort to give certain games that boosted “feel.” You know what I’m talking [...]
TMNT: Splintered Fate Review — Shredder’s Gone Rogue, Dudes!
How many Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games do we need in this generation? The answer, apparently, is 347. (Well, that’s what it feels like.) Cowabunga Collection and Shredder's Revenge were welcome titles. But we’ve [...]
Parasol Stars Review — Ideal For a Rainy Day
It almost seems like Parasol Stars is the “forgotten” chapter of the Bubble Bobble saga. Granted, it has very little to do with the original Bub and Bob game with its appearance and gameplay. [...]
Mario Kart Double Dash- The Retro Review
Good afternoon ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, This is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. When it comes to holidays, some of us go to other parts of our continent, [...]
Giganotosaurus: Dino Sports! Dino-mite game or bombed out?
Giganotosaurus: Dino Sports Lets go Big! Some of you may be aware, but this isn’t the first game port of the Giganotosaurus TV show. We already have a 3d platformer and a kart racer, [...]
Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero Review – Rediscovering 16-Bit Bliss
Ratalaika Games has been on a roll lately with the Shockman franchise. We’ve already seen three releases that remind us of the days of platforming old. And while not entirely perfect, they have been [...]
Garfield Kart: Furious Racing- Lukewarm Lasagna
Good morning, ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi, and this is the Gamerhub community. First of all, with this is an important day for a lot of our [...]
Boltgun: Forges of Corruption DLC Review – Total Carnage!
It's still a long wait for Space Marine 2. But Focus Entertainment has given us a fine retro snack with Boltgun, a retro-style first-person shooter. It’s the best kind of Warhammer blast. It combines a [...]
HexGaming Phantom PlayStation 5 Controller – Spellbound
If you’re going to give a premium price for your game controller, you’ll want to make sure it has premium performance. We’ve seen that with a few offerings on the market, but only a [...]
NHL 24 Review — Let’s get Gretzky to Rumble!
Good morning, ladies, gentlemen, and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. I’ve got to admit, I do love me some Ice Hockey. I’m not the [...]
Gunnar Optiks: Black Panther Vibranium Edition Glasses
Gunnar: The Black Panther Vibranium Edition - I choose Loyalty Gunnar Optiks, renowned for their gamer-themed eyewear, just paired up with Marvel. One product from that is Mateo, Black Panther Vibranium Edition glasses. These [...]
RoboCop: Rogue City Review — Built To Last
The history of RoboCop games has been rocky at best. For every bonafide classic we’ve gotten, we’ve also seen a game that failed to live up to the ambitions of Paul Veroheven’s legendary 1987 [...]
NeoSprint Review – Now That’s What We Call Super
Atari’s on a huge resurgence right now. Along with celebrating its original home and arcade classics with excellent compilations like Atari 50, it’s also just picked up the Intellivision brand, along with Berzerk, and [...]
Rider’s Spirits Review – This Racer Is Looking Ghostly
I’ll give this to Ratalaika Games – that company certainly knows how to cater to the retro crowd. It’s been releasing a number of classics from the older days for a newer generation to [...]
Willy’s Wonderland: The Game Review – Scary For the Wrong Reasons
A missing Nicolas Cage is the least of this game's problems.
Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess Review – Feed Me, Pilot!
Bad movies from the 80s and 90s are my bread and butter. Give me a film with an incredibly goofy plot (twin brothers team up to take on a giant plant that spits venom?) [...]
GRID Legends- The Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vgj1I3YG8g Good morning, Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. As a lot of you know, I’m a bit of a racing nut. [...]
Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Review – This One Isn’t Playing Possum
Konami’s been on a ridiculous resurgence as of late. It finally understands the power of its franchises, what with its remakes of Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, as well as classic [...]
Teared Review : A Retro Adventure With Modern Flaws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLid2OGol6s Good morning, Ladies, gentlemen, and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. I have to admit to you all, I'm a bit of a [...]
Nightmare Kart Review – Blood-borne Again
Honestly, we don’t get it, Sony. Nightmare Kart looked like a dream project for PS5, a PS1 kart racing game that was loosely themed around From Software’s brilliant Bloodborne. It would’ve easily been a [...]
Valfaris: Mecha Therion Review – There’s More Than One Way To Rock
Back in 2019, the developers at Steel Mantis – alongside Big Sugar – released Valfaris, a side-scroller that can best be described as “heavy metal badassery.” The game put you in control of Terion, [...]
RIPOUT – FPS with a niche
RIPOUT is a first-person shooter by ‘Pet project games’ available right now on the steam store here. Its dubbed “an online Co-Op Horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated [...]
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Review – Make Mine Chiodo
Illfonic have become the modern masters of making movies into ideal multiplayer experiences. We’ve seen Friday the 13th: The Game achieve success for several years, along with Predator: Hunting Grounds and the surprisingly fun [...]
Gunnar Black Panther Vibranium Gaming Glasses Review
“Why do I need gaming glasses?” Some of you are likely saying this right now, figuring that your eyes are “just fine” when it comes to looking at a monitor or TV and enjoying [...]
The Rogue Prince of Persia Review – It’s Evil Empire’s Turn!
I can’t figure why game companies don’t team up with indie developers more often. They bring fresh ideas to the table, ideas that really spark up franchises that fans and newcomers alike can enjoy. [...]
Could YOU work in a Roblox game?
Good morning ladies, gentlemen and those of non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and today we have some pretty big news to analyse. I want you to picture the scene- I got up, showered, brushed [...]
Horizon Chase 2 Review – Fast From the Past
So, do you remember the classic Outrun games, yes? Sega managed to craft an arcade legacy out of these games, from the original to the stunning Outrun 2 to the enjoyable Outrunners. Across the board, [...]
Gunnar Glasses: The Humboldt Review
Good afternoon, Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. One of the biggest risks to your health in my line of work is eye [...]
PO’ed: Definitive Edition Review – Not a Plain and Simple Cook
I don’t know where all these 3DO revivals have been coming from, but I’m happy to see them. Imagine it – being able to play these neat, tucked-away little games with a better control set-up [...]
Zero To Hero- Guardians Of The Galaxy Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdMiY9MEeMk Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. The Guardians Of The Galaxy franchise is huge these days, with everyone loving the [...]
Hypercharge: Unboxed Review – Toy Story
If you’re going to work on any sort of multiplayer game these days, it has to have some kind of hook. Otherwise, you run the risk of looking very closely like a competitor – [...]
Yakuza Kiwami: The Rising Sequel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAz9NB5wZvg Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. Following the lovely responses we had here to me reviewing Yakuza 0, I [...]
Robobeat Review – Crank It Up To 11, Or Even 12
Who knew that music could actually be an interesting component when it came to first-person shooters? And it don’t just mean a thundering soundtrack to something like Doom Eternal (good ol’ Mick Gordon!). I [...]
Yakuza 0: A game that has aged well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lx0O-6PyjM Good afternoon ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. We all love gangster movies, whether you’re a Godfather Trilogy person, whether Goodfellas [...]
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Review – Casting Its Spell
Back in the 80s, there simply weren’t that many options for “dungeon crawling” in the world of gaming. However, we did see some innovative titles that paved the way for what was to come. [...]
Stuffed Review-Nightmares Can Get Stuffed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmj1mTvzdu0 Introduction Hey folks Duncan here again with another review for you! This time we've got Stuffed, which I thought was quite an interesting game and you'll see why as a go through it [...]
Pool Party- Nominative Determinism at its finest.
https://youtu.be/FogOaaNeWnc?si=Lki4y4Y3FE3tNbRm Introduction Let’s face it troops, we all love a party. Whether it’s heading to the beach with some steaks and a disposable barbecue, or it’s grabbing 3 friends and ordering a Pizza Hut [...]
Save Me Mr. Tako: Definitive Edition – The Octo-Hero We Deserve
Gaming business isn’t always easy to deal with. And no developer knows this like Christophe Galati knows this. A couple of years ago, he produced Save Me Mr. Tako, an inspired Game Boy-style platformer that [...]
PAINTING VR: Let’s Get Fantastically Messy!
PAINTING VR: Let’s Get Fantastically Messy! Welcome to the vibrant and wonderfully whimsical world of PAINTING VR, a delightfully chaotic painting game developed and published by OISOI Studio. Rated PEGI 3, it’s available for download [...]
Orion Haste Review – Haste Not, Want Not
Contra is on a bit of a roll as of late. Years after Konami paid loving tribute to the series with the Contra Anniversary Collection, Limited Run Games and WayForward produced the awesome Contra: [...]
Toy Monsters: AR masterpiece
Simple, Basic, but ridiculously addictive! Toy Monsters is a single player tower defence game on the meta quest platform developed by Habaduda Games. It has a PEGI 7 rating and was released on 11th [...]
Mullet MadJack Review – Cranked
As if we didn’t already have an overflow of inspired first-person shooters from the 90s era, we get something absolutely nutballs like Mullet MadJack. This intriguing-sounding title, from the team at HAMMER95, focuses on [...]
Bakery Simulator Review – Rise to the occasion or an Underbaked experience?
https://youtu.be/x83iACsU-UM Introduction Do you watch baking shows on tv and find yourself and constantly repeating “I could do that”? Bakery Simulator offers players a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a [...]
Have a Nice Death Review – Reap(er) What You Sow
Roguelikes are definitely their own special breed, games that force you to learn as you go as they sometimes change the rules while following general principles. However, the end result can often surprise, depending on [...]
Three Casual Games Themed Around Ancient Greece
Not all games have to be lengthy epics. The increase in the use of a mobile phone as a primary gaming medium has seen more casual games enter the market, in a range of [...]
Killer Klowns From Outer Space 4K Steelbook Review – A Must-See Act
While we here at Gamerhub UK like to review games for the most part, we like to kick back with a fun movie as well. And boy, there are a lot to choose from. [...]
Cyber Citizen Shockman 3 Review – A Shock(man) To the System
I feel foolish. That’s because, up until a little while back, I thought the Turbo-Grafx release Shock Man was a “one and done” sort of release. And not a bad one at that. But now, [...]
Rising Dusk Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSpmMgUnhhM Introduction Hey folks! It’s Duncan again, this time I’m reviewing Rising Dusk a platformer game from the indie studio, who both developed and published the game, Studio Stobie. This game is available on [...]
Rainbow Cotton Review – Witchy Woman
ININ Games has been on a roll when it comes to revisiting the long-lost Cotton franchise. From earlier games in the series to forgotten favorites like Panorama Cotton, the publisher has done a swell [...]
Felix the Cat Review – Pick of the Litter
Out of all the characters I expected to get video games in the 90s, Felix the Cat was a bit low on the list. Don’t get me wrong, he’s an appealing character, but he’s also [...]
Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Ups 4 Review – Another Quartet of Blasting Bliss
While everyone argues about the weight of AAA games these days – and even if there’s still a market for them any more – I think we can agree that there’s always room for retro. [...]
Grime Review – Unclean In a Good Way
The way that indie developers are embracing the Metroidvania approach is really something. Drinkbox Studios somehow integrated a Luchador theme into the whimsical (and entertaining) Guacamelee! games; Hollow Knight and Dead Cells work on their [...]
Harold Halibut Review
Introduction Hey folks, Duncan here! Today I bring you a review of Harold Halibut on the Xbox, I hope you enjoy! Harold Halibut is very much a story driven game, with the main [...]
Kudzu Nintendo Switch Review – A Cute Little A-Rake-aning
Who remembers the Game Boy? The little handheld that could dominated our lives in the late 80s, with games like Tetris, Revenge of the Gator and Super Mario Land going as far as its AA [...]
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD Remaster Review – Praise Be Given
Back in the “good ol’ days” of gaming – the mid-2000’s and 2010’s – more studios were willing to take chances on artistic journeys. Games like Rez and Okami reminded us that there were creative [...]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants Review – Shell Shock
We’re suddenly in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles overload mode when it comes to games. I didn’t think we’d reach this point, but here we are. We already had Konami’s impressive Cowabunga Collection to lean on, [...]
Lunar Lander Beyond Review – A Whole New World
I can’t imagine who thought that someone would need to add story exposition to an arcade classic. After all, arcade gaming rules are built on a simple principle – jump in, get a high score, [...]
Ufouria: The Saga 2 Review – Want To Be a Hebereke Kid?
There wasn’t really many requests to get a sequel to Sunsoft’s Ufouria: The Saga, a charming little platformer for the Famicom (NES) that recently saw a re-release direct from the company via a digital release. [...]
Stunt Paradise Review – Buckle Up!
The Trials series from Ubisoft definitely has its sadistic side. While the physics and racing are unbelievably good, some of the tougher levels have us wondering if our sanity is intact. Nevertheless, we always go [...]
Freedom Planet 2 Review: Definitely Up To Speed
It’s hard to believe that GalaxyTrail’s Freedom Planet is almost a decade old. The devs at GalaxyTrail released the initial game for Windows way back in 2014, before porting it to other platforms like the [...]
Solasta: Crown Of The Magister – Lightbringers Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aUMt5xemeI Hi guys, so due to some unforeseen circumstances I will be posting Dahibi's review on Solasta: Crown Of The Magister - Lightbringers Edition, I hope you will all wish him well and [...]
Slave Zero X Review: Slave To the Grind
What is it about a hack-and-slash action game that gets out blood boiling? The ability to stylishly take out someone? Being able to chop off limbs without a care in the world? Moving forward with [...]
Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties: Definitive Edition Review – Grab That Plunger
The story behind Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties is…interesting, to say the least. It launched on the 3DO many years ago, as part of the full-motion video game fad that was making the rounds. And even [...]
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review – Is It Still With the Force?
Out of nowhere back in February, Aspyr announced that it was remastering the Star Wars: Battlefront series – well, the classic games from the PS2/Xbox era, anyway – for current consoles. It was a [...]
Super Bomberman R 2 Review – Blown Up
I often wonder why Konami just doesn’t re-release Saturn Bomberman for modern platforms. Sure, the “Saturn” name might be questionable, but many will remember it as the pinnacle of the strategy-driven multiplayer series. There was [...]
Hi-Fi Rush PlayStation 5 Review – Slave To the Rhythm
While some are still questioning why Microsoft would even bother giving up one of its key exclusives for third-party release, we see it as a golden opportunity. Think about it. The company already has a [...]
South Park: Snow Day! Review – The One Instance Where School Is Preferred
To say that the quality in South Park games over the years has been mixed is an understatement. For years, people have lamented how horrible the Acclaim games used to be, but then applaud the [...]
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review – A Snake By Any Other Name
With Konami on the re-release spree they’re currently on, we figured it would be a matter of time before they gave Metal Gear Solid a turn – even without Hideo Kojima on board to promote [...]
Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron Review – Who Gives Orks Pilot Licenses, Anyway?
I don’t think there’s been a franchise that has seen expansion over the years like Warhammer has. Between strategy games, all-out brawls (Dark Tide) and inspired entries (like Boltgun), it’s really taken off with [...]
Contra: Operation Galuga Review – The Konami Code
Over the years, Contra has seen a bit more reinvention than it really needed. Sure, the first games, including the SNES and Sega Genesis sequels, stayed on the status quo. But then we were given [...]
Helldivers II Review: Dishing Out Managed Democracy Is Incredible Fun
Arrowhead Game Studios, an independent Swedish video game developer, may have created the 2024 Game of the Year, yet you have likely never heard of them. The studio released Helldivers II for PC and PlayStation [...]
N64: A Visual Compendium Book Review – Here We Goooooo!
For some of us, the Nintendo 64 holds a special place in our hearts. The thrill of running through a 3D world like Super Mario 64, or simply exploring the depths of The Legend of [...]
Berserk Boy Review: Let’s Go Crazy
Inspiration can take a number of directions, particularly with Mega Man. On the one hand, you can have a good-natured remake like Mighty No. 9 with the best intentions…but not entirely the best results. And [...]
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Review – This One’s For the Mutant Camels
I think Digital Eclipse is onto something with its Gold Master Series. The company launched its first entry back in August with the ferocious Making of Karateka, which dove into the history of the beloved [...]
Potion Permit Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uQPlRP5XC4&t=1s Hey Gamers, So as you can read from the title this review is not by me. I have been asked by Daibhi to post his review due to some technical difficulties so [...]
New Star GP Review: Reading the Vroom
You probably don’t seem to realize just how iconic a game Virtua Racing was. It took the realm into true 3D racing, while at the same time presenting a wonderful new visual style, complete with [...]
WWE 2K24 Review – Acknowledge the Champ
Ever since the somewhat abysmal WWE 2K20 dropped years ago, 2K Sports and Visual Concepts has been pushing hard to improve the brand any way they could. Fortunately, they’ve stayed the course, and the past [...]
Top Racer Collection Review – Get Into Gear
These days, releasing a classic compilation feels like a safe bet. But care and devotion needs to be put into that collection to make it attractive to gamers. Tomb Raider Remaster clearly handled that [...]
Under Night in-Birth II Sys:Celes Review – Shut Up and Fight
There’s no shortage of fighting games on the market to keep people competitive out there. We’re still swimming through everything that Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 are handing us. More, please. That said, the [...]
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Review – This Is the Revamp You’re Looking For
Nearly three decades (!) ago, Star Wars: Dark Forces made its debut, with LucasArts trying to – and succeeding in – getting a piece of that lovely Doom pie from long ago. First person shooters [...]
Penny’s Big Breakaway Review – Let’s Blame the Penguins
Remember the 90s? It was a time when we saw a number of different platforming games hit the SNES, Sega Genesis and Turbo-Grafx. That’s not to say they were all winners, but the range was [...]
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore Review – Anyone Miss the CD-I?
I will never understand how Nintendo saw their deal with Philips CD-I as feasible. Sure, the ill-fated console never got, say, Super Mario World. But it did receive one of the worst Mario games in [...]
Hidden through Time 2: Myths and Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwmG65gGbDI Hello Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. I absolutely adore the Where’s Waldo/Where’s Wally franchise, and admittedly, I've spent far too [...]
Lords of Exile Review – Retro-vania
Let me tell you what’s great. It’s great to see indie developers step up and make the games that they probably would’ve been inspired to make back in the 90s, had they possessed the knowledge [...]
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Review – Just the Way We Like Lara
Why do things need to change? Mainly, it’s about making forward progress with something, like changing the way you play a game (Metroid Prime) or even changing the nature of the character itself, though [...]
Dead Tomb Review – Point and Click an Escape
Point-and-click adventures seem to be pretty dead in the water these days. Now, in recent years, we have gotten a few shining examples from the genre, including some LucasArts remakes and additional adventures in the [...]
Make Way Review – Coming Through!
Hey, kids, remember Micro Machines? No, I don’t necessarily mean those toy commercials with the fast-talking dude (though he’s a total sport for doing that, bless him), but rather the video game series that got [...]
Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Vol. 3 Review – Heli Good
We’ve talked about the Toaplan Arcade releases on Steam in the past, which chronicle some of the best “shmups” in their development history. The first two volumes offered some killer favorites like Truxton and Zero [...]
Custom Mech Wars Review: Build a Better Robot
The name D3Publisher will likely be synonymous with some of you, particularly those that have built a hardcore following behind the company’s Earth Defense Force ventures. And while we wait so patiently for the [...]
A Bonnie Odyssey Interview
# https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-8lK4Ixejg Hello Ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. After the amount of buzz that followed our interview with Jorg Tittel, [...]
Trinity Fusion Review — Multiversin’
It’s not enough that you have to save one world in Angry Mob Games’ Trinity Fusion. You have to save three. With three civilizations crumbling on their own separate terms (which could lead to one [...]
Cookie Cutter Review – The Sweet Spot
The Metroidvania genre has come a long way over the past few years, with the likes of Hollow Knight and Dead Cells shooting it into the stratosphere. But it’s awesome to see what indie teams [...]
Not For Broadcast – A Hilarious and Chaotic Dive into the World of Live TV
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. In my first review of the new year, I'm back with a game of a hilarious [...]
Kao the Kangaroo Review – Making the Upper Cut?
If you were playing platforming games back in the 90s or 2000s, you may have come across a hero by the name of Kao the Kangaroo. His self-titled adventure debuted on Dreamcast back in 2000, [...]
NYXI Hyperion Pro Controller Review – Just About Right For Nintendo Switch
So, you may recall that we reviewed the NYXI Wizard controller for Nintendo Switch last month. It took us completely by surprise, with its awesome feel, built-in features and overall nostalgic approach to design. Plus, [...]
Ebenezer and the Invisible World Review: Is It Truly Christmas?
Just in time for the holidays, we’re reviewing a Metroidvania game that stars…Ebenezer Scrooge? That’s right, the grumpy man from A Christmas Carol has his own video game, thanks to the folks at Orbit Studio [...]
Born of Bread Review: Worth the Dough
I don’t think Nintendo realizes what it’s created with the Paper Mario series. Not only has it provided a neat little twist on the role-playing genre, but it’s actually made it a little more fun, [...]
Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection Review – Dino-mite?
While the Jurassic Park series has dominated the box office with each new entry, the video games that followed haven’t exactly gone over as well. Sure, the Sega games – especially the Lost World arcade [...]
Tevi Review: Pulling a Rabi Out of a Hat
Remember the 2016 release Rabi-Ribi? As weird as the name might be (it’s “rabbey,” not “rabbi”…I think?), it was a unique platforming experience that still stands out in today’s market – if only because [...]
NYXI Wizard Controller Review – The Good Ol’ GameCube Days
Third party controllers can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, there are companies out there that make truly amazing ones. But on the other, you have the bargain basement ones at Temu they [...]
Irem Collection Volume 1 Review: You Kids Like Image Fight?
Though Irem’s gaming legacy doesn’t have the kind of outreach that, say, Capcom and Konami’s does, it does have a number of instant classics that fans can enjoy. The R-Type series immediately comes to [...]
UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves Review – A Delicious Snack From the 70s
We’re not sure how the folks at Endroad came up with the idea of reviving a long lost 70s anime for a new video game. But we’re glad they did, because UFO Robot Grendizer: The [...]
Flashback 2 Review: Blasted From the Past
You know how it goes with some game developments. You can have all the best intentions in the world, but if you don’t follow through with them with true ambition, you won’t quite see it [...]
VISCO Collection Review – Hey, Kids, Remember the Neo Geo?
There are so many retro gaming collections out right now that it’s insane. And, of course, that means a couple might get lost in the shuffle. Like VISCO Collection. Obviously VISCO isn’t as recognizable [...]
Warm Snow Review: Hazy Shade of Winter
If anyone’s got a full slate this holiday season, it’s Microids. Along with games they’ve already released this season, this week brings UFO Robot Grendizer; Asterix and Obelix: Slap ‘Em All 2; and the long-awaited Flashback [...]
Welcome Back To The Web: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Review
Hello Ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. This article is basically a cross between an editorial piece and a review, but before I [...]
Alien Hominid Invasion Review – The Takeover
Just about two decades ago, The Behemoth made its debut on the game scene with Alien Hominid HD. And since that time, it’s really found its footing with a handful of select releases that defined [...]
Air Twister Review – Hey, Everyone, Yu Suzuki Is Back
Bless Yu Suzuki. He’s a legend in this business and responsible for a number of memorable titles, like Virtua Fighter and Shenmue amongst countless others. So since he’s stepped away from his work at Sega, [...]
Cyber Citizen Shockman 2: A New Menace Review – It’s Electric
You may recall earlier this year when we reviewed Cyber Citizen Shockman, another of Ratalaika Games’ ongoing classic game revivals for modern consoles. And yet, despite its appeal, something was missing in its magic, mainly [...]
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Review – This One’s For the Emperor!
One really cool thing that we’ve seen over the last few years is seeing developers try to step up and fill the void left by Valve’s Left 4 Dead series. After all, it’s been [...]
Why Bioshock is the perfect horror game
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. Seeing as it's Halloween, this is my contribution to what I think genuinely might be the [...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review – Right On Track
There are a lot of companies out there that like to innovate on their properties with new ideas. Sometimes they work, like Metroid Prime. And sometimes…you get Bubsy 3D. But there’s nothing wrong with staying [...]
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Ecto Edition Review – A Ghoulish Multiplayer Delight
The Ghostbusters have already had some go-arounds in the gaming world before, between Atari’s impressive Ghostbusters: The Video Game (which recently saw a very effective relaunch), as well as Activision’s multiplayer 2016 opus based on [...]
Forza Motorsport Review: Road Thrill
We’ve gotten so used to Forza Horizon games at this point that we’ve forgotten it was Turn 10 Studios that originally put the franchise on the map with its hardcore Motorsport games. Fortunately, they’ve provided [...]
Astrosmash Review: Shut Up and Shoot
Pour one out for the Intellivision Amico. What could’ve been a neat little indie system instead folded up shop (at least for the time being) due to poor business decisions. That said, at least we’re [...]
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission Review – A Classic Comes Back Shooting
Before the likes of Time Crisis and The House of the Dead revolutionized the genre, Taito left its impact on the light gun shooting scene with the arcade classic Operation Wolf. Though its home conversions [...]
Thunder Ray Review: The Knockout Blow
Why haven’t we gotten a new Punch-Out!! game as of late? It was a trailblazing saga on the NES and SNES; and Next Level Games managed to take it to new heights on the Wii [...]
Uncovering Secrets and Sneaking Suspense – A Review of Hello Neighbor
Hello there ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. As Halloween/Samhain is very nearly upon us, and I've got a bunch of games [...]
Chipmonk! Review: Going Nuts On the Golden Axe Formula
Some games you can’t explain. Like, for instance, QUByte Interactive’s take on Golden Axe with…chipmunks. But that’s Chipmonk! for you. The game revolves around a trio of heroes who set out to stop the gluttonous [...]
Checking Out PowerA’s New Sonic the Hedgehog Accessories, Including Some Sweet New Controllers
This month is a pretty big one for Sonic the Hedgehog. Alongside the final update for Sonic Frontiers, we’re also getting Sonic Superstars in just a couple of weeks. To commemorate the occasion, Sega [...]
Shark! Shark! Review: This Oldie But Goodie Has Bite
Pour one out for the Intellivision Amico. What could’ve been a neat little retro-style console with some of its own games has since become a relic under the weight of its own business model. Who [...]
Spyro Reignited Trilogy Review: Roaring Nostalgia in High-Definition
Hello Ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. My first games console was a Nintendo 64, but the first one that I got all [...]
Ben 10: Power Trip – A Galactic Adventure for All Ages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Q00g0kloU Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. I'm sorry we've been a bit quiet as of late, and yes, the Walking [...]
Gastro Force Review – Right In the Gut
The thing about classic games is that they inspire others to hop on board and try their hand at something similar in the genre. But it’s funny to think that, after all these years, some [...]
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans 2 Review – They Still Call it Beat-Em-Up
A lot of you youngens might not know who Bud Spencer and Terence Hill are. But they starred in a number of iconic movies from the 60s and 70s, including a variety of Westerns (Trinity!) [...]
Enchanted Portals Review: Just an Apprentice
Studio MDHR’s Cuphead was an absolute inspiration, and came along at just the right time to keep the indie gaming scene running beautifully. But it also showed a number of up-and-comers the best way [...]
Outlast 2: A second descent into the dark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKrUZ36IVAY Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. When I reviewed the first Outlast game a week ago, I said that it [...]
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm Review – As Close As You’ll Get To Zelda On Other Consoles
So, yeah, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm borrows a bit from Legend of Zelda. It’s evident with the jumping and the combat and the design and the vibe as a whole. When the [...]
A third trip through the apocalypse- Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 3
A third trip through the apocalypse- Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 3 Hello, Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature! My name is Daibhi, this is the Gamerhub Community and over the last week, [...]
Nightmare in a doll’s house- Emily Wants To Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkpiWd3ftGk Hello Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. To continue with our horror themes, Galadrius the Mighty and the rest [...]
Smurfs Kart Review: Pedal To the Smurf
I’m not sure where Microids’ obsession with the Smurfs license came into play, but they’ve certainly done some interesting things with it. Not only have they done pretty well with platforming endeavors featuring Peyo’s cute [...]
The darkest five nights of your life: FNAF Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws-yd9YPfdE Hello, ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. You might have noticed that our output has been more horror-based recently. This is [...]
30XX Review: Bringing the Mega With the Man
Since Capcom isn’t in any kind of hurry to give us a new Mega Man game (current classic collections excluded – they aren’t bad at all), leave it to Batterystaple Games to carry the torch [...]
Prison City Review – Actually, We Don’t Mind This Jail
UPDATE -- How's the Console Version? As you're probably aware, the console versions of Prison City arrived today. And we're happy to report that it fares just as well as it did on the [...]
A Terrifying Descent into Madness- Outlast Review
Hello, ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. As we gear up towards the Halloween season, you might have noticed that my reviews are [...]
GigaBash Review – It Was a Monster Mash
It bugs me to no end that SNK hasn’t revisited its King of the Monsters series. Originally born on the Neo-Geo, it was an absolute go-to- franchise when you wanted to smash large creatures, either [...]
Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 1 Review
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. My most sincere apologies for the absence, but I’ve not been all that well. My life [...]
Wanted: Dead Review – Good Cop, Bad Cop, Karaoke Cop
How much you get into a game like Wanted: Dead really depends on your tolerance level. Like…how much cheese can you take? And we’re talking the kind of cheese that makes you wonder what kind [...]
Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot: The London Case Review – The Slow Mystery
The rising count of mystery games that we’re seeing as of late is pretty startling. We’ve gotten our fair share of Sherlock Holmes releases over the past few years that have been really good; and [...]
Taito Milestones 2 Review – Kiwis, Liquid Kids, and BOGON!
Like the original release before it, Taito Milestones 2 is a collection of oddball titles from the company’s past, featuring a number of games that were previously released under Hamster’s Arcade Archives offerings. That may [...]
A magical journey through Disneyland Adventures on Xbox One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2rwvaor6wg Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. I am, it’s fair to say, a bit of a Disney geek. I am [...]
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia- A stealthy sojourn through history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yEPbHsOPqE Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community. We all love a good Assassin’s Creed game, and I’m a particular fan of [...]
Batman: The Telltale Series- A Gripping tale of choices and consequences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I97pbahiBYM Hello, ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi, and this is the Gamerhub community. Whilst I’ve been away, I got gripped into the world of Batman and the [...]
What’s New Pussycat? Stray, The Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uP2MyUL49s Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub Community. Apologies for my two week absence from the site, but I’m not what you [...]
The Making of Karateka Review: Hard-Hitting History
Back in the 80s, gaming was much, much simpler. We didn’t worry about 50GB first-day updates; we didn’t sweat connecting with friends on a server on a Friday night; and we didn’t fret about who [...]
Dust & Neon Review: Draw, Robot!
Whenever someone mentions “robot” and “Western” in the same breath, I always think of Westworld. And I don’t necessarily mean the awesome HBO series, but rather the original film by Michael Crichton, where Yul Brynner [...]
Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Vol. 2 Review: We’ll Take Another Slap Fight With Hellfire, Please
Earlier this year, Bitwave Games produced Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Vol. 1, a compilation of four arcade “shmups” from the legendary developers at Toaplan. These games covered quite the spectrum of history, between Out [...]
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Review: Jet Set For Success
For the longest time, we’ve been hearing rumors that Sega was set to return to the land of Jet Set Radio, for the first time in well over two decades. But, surprise, they remain rumors [...]
Blasphemous II Review: Hell Yeah!
We’re starting to see an upswing in Souls-like experiences of different types, including 2D and 3D. For that matter, we’re also seeing a bunch of new Metroidvania-style experiences to enthrall players and really draw them [...]
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara Review: Arrrr You Ready For Platforming?
I didn’t really play much of Summer In Mara when it came out in 2020, mainly because I was preoccupied with other games and, well, surviving the pandemic. But apparently Chibig’s sim game got enough [...]
Is AEW Fight Forever a dead game already?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E5QN40w9Ws Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi, and this is the Gamerhub community. The title of this game might be bit weird, but this is part fixing [...]
Quake II Review – The Heavenly Port From Hell
Right before QuakeCon kicked off this weekend, Bethesda decided to spring a not-so-surprising surprise on us – a remake of its classic first person shooter Quake II. But there was surprise to be found in [...]
Lego 2K Drive Review – Going Up Around the Brick
We’ve seen Lego cross paths with driving in the past, particularly with an enjoyable Forza Horizon 4expansion that kicked some serious brick. However, that hasn’t stopped 2K Games and Visual Concepts from asking, “Hey, why [...]
WrestleQuest Review – The “R” In “RPG” Now Stands For “Rasslin’”
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Dave the Diver Review – A Deep Experience
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TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection- A completionist’s nightmare
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An underappreciated Trek To Yomi
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Disney Illusion Island Review: Don’t Miss This Trip
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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge review
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Garlic Review: A Spicy Meatball
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Battletech: The Review
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Killsquad Review: The Not-So-Sweet Death
It’s a concept that looks good on paper. Create a hack-and-slash/twin-stick shooter with co-op support, distinctive characters that know how to go on the attack, and all sorts of skills to upgrade and loot [...]
Daibhi’s Demolition Derby: Wreckfest the Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJdk-hMsruA Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi and this is the Gamerhub community, and firstly, I feel I should apologise for my quietness this week, but Galadrius [...]
Antstream Arcade Debuts On Xbox Tonight – And It’s an Ideal Retro Portal
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Exoprimal Review: A Different Kind of Dino Crisis
I will commend Capcom for continuing to try some new ideas in the face of their most popular franchises getting sequels. While people are no doubt thrilled with Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 [...]
Everspace 2 PC Review: Spaced Out
Open-world space shooters seem to be more commonplace now, which we’re good with. Being able to fly into the reaches of space to kick alien (or human) butt while collecting goods is something that [...]
Nuclear Throne- The Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LSs1bj41P4 Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature. My name is Daibhi, this is the Gamerhub community, and for the first time in what feels like an age, I get to review [...]
FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch Review
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EA Sports PGA Tour Review — Swing and a Miss
Messing with formula is a risky move. Do the right thing and you catapult your brand to new heights, with many newcomers joining the party just to see what it’s all about. Screw up [...]
PC Engine: The Box Art Collection Book Review – Turbo Powered
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Interview with Jörg Tittel
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Gimmick! Special Edition Review – One Hit Wonder
Back in the good ol’ days, Sunsoft had pretty much everything you needed when it came to finding a joyous experience on the Nintendo Entertainment System. I was a big fan of Super Spy Hunter [...]
Arcade Paradise: the review
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Starship Troopers: Extermination Early Access Review: We’re Doing Our Part!
By now you’re probably familiar with the cult classic film Starship Troopers. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, it focuses on a number of soldiers that are called upon to take care of giant arachnids, who pose [...]
RayStorm X RayCrisis HD Collection Review – Burning Hot
Taito’s gaming legacy speaks volumes, but I like to think its biggest heyday was sometime between the 80s and 90s, with a number of franchises growing in exponential ways. Amongst them was RayForce, also [...]
Bramble-The Mountain King Review
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THE LARA CROFT COLLECTION NINTENDO SWITCH REVIEW: TREASURES UNEARTHED
Tomb Raider has finally come to the Nintendo Switch – but not in the way that you’d probably expect. Rather than remastering the current games or even giving us the original PS One/Saturn classic [...]
AEW: FIGHT FOREVER REVIEW: SUPER KICK PARTY!
There are two types of wrestling game fans out there. There are those that believe in the technical art of the game and absolutely, positively master every grip, reversal and move that they can to [...]
In Mother Russia, Robots break you- Atomic Heart
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Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine Review – Tough To Swallow
Team Meat has done pretty well establishing its Super Meat Boy franchise over the years. Although only two games in the series have been released thus far, they’ve gone a long way into pushing players [...]
F1 23: Can Daibhi win the Grand Prix?
Introduction Hello Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi, and this is a review of F1 23, which I reviewed on the Xbox Series X, while wrangling a cat. For [...]
Replikator Review: I Repeat, It’s Worth It
Ratalaika Games has definitely been on a tear as of late with its releases, between low-budget indie games with a heart of gold and retro favorites like Gleylancer and Gynoug returning from the dead. [...]
Need For Speed Heat-Daibhi’s Review
Hello there Ladies, Gentlemen and those of non-binary nature! I know this game has been out for a while now, but give me some credit, I'm only just back! Yes Gamers, I’m well aware that [...]
Bat Boy Review- Swing Batta!
Remember that feeling you went through when you discovered Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight for the first time? One would think that a modern indie developer wouldn’t be able to capture classic vibes from the [...]
Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse: A Spoiler Free Review
Hello Ladies, Gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, my name is Daibhi, this is Gamerhub and this is my spoiler-free review of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Across the WHAT?! Multiverses- the idea that [...]
How Daibhi Ended World War 2- Sniper Elite 5 Review
Hello Ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, My name is Daibhi, this is Gamerhub, and today’s review is of Sniper Elite 5. I’ll try to keep the plot [...]
Diablo IV- The Review
Hello Ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary or trans nature, my name is Daibhi, and I’m incredibly sorry this is a day late, but the review for Diablo IV is what you came to [...]
Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril Review – It’s Mega, Man!
I’m not sure when 8 Bit Legit got so focused on Mega Man, but…hey, it’s a good model to follow. For years, Capcom’s iconic series enchanted players with its continuous challenges and wacky bosses (Metal [...]
PUZZLE BOBBLE EVERYBUBBLE! REVIEW- BURSTING WITH ENERGY
ININ Games’ relationship with Taito hasn’t been bad in the least. In fact, thanks to this little partnership, we’ve gotten a terrific Bubble Bobble revival, along with a remake of The Ninja Warriors from the [...]
CYBER CITIZEN SHOCKMAN REVIEW – LOW ON ENERGY
I’m torn on how I feel about the latest release from Ratalaika Games, Cyber Citizen Shockman. The reason for this is that I’m appreciative that the indie game studio would take a chance on a [...]
DEATHWISH ENFORCERS REVIEW – “YA GOT ME!”
You have to love it when an indie developer pays loving tribute to a classic of old, especially if it’s a classic that’s not as highly regarded as it used to be. In this case, [...]
SPOOKY SPIRIT SHOOTING GALLERY REVIEW – GHOST OF A CHANCE
It’s kind of weird how the Nintendo Switch doesn’t have more arcade shooter games to choose from. Sure, there’s House of the Dead Remake along with a few other quirky titles, but where’s the Time [...]
R-TYPE FINAL 3: EVOLVED REVIEW – A SEQUEL BUT NOT A SEQUEL
It’s always confusing when a series has the word Final in the title and yet isn’t necessarily “final”. Case in point – the Final Fight games and, of course, Final Fantasy. But now we [...]
DOGFIGHT: A SAUSAGE BOMBER STORY REVIEW – LINKS TO THE PAST
I’m not sure why this game has the word Sausage in its title. I mean, unlike Sausage Party, which apparently had a sausage in its story, Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story deals more with [...]
GRIMGRIMOIRE ONCEMORE REVIEW – A FAMILIAR BEWITCHMENT
Know what genre doesn’t get enough love lately? Real-time strategy. Granted, there are the classic entries that really do well, but you don’t see enough games of this type take chances on something new. [...]
FORMULA RETRO RACING: WORLD TOUR REVIEW – LET’S GO AWAY
I’ll never understand why Sega doesn’t give its retro racing games a good run on today’s modern console market. A juiced-up port of Sega Rally would do wonders for the community; and even giving PS5 [...]
CANNON DANCER OSMAN REVIEW — HITTING ITS STRIDE(R)
So, as you may recall, Capcom released Strider in the late 80s, at the pinnacle of arcade gaming as we knew it. But what’s interesting is the history surrounding sequels to the game following that. [...]
CURSE OF THE SEA RATS REVIEW – AN UNWORTHY TAIL
These days, it seems everyone wants to provide their own original touch on the Metroidvania genre. We’ve certainly gotten some significant developments from this, like the amazing Dead Cells; the inspiredGuacamelee! games; and the [...]
Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania Review – Enough Talk, Have At You
Sometimes, there’s a crossover that just works wonders. We could talk all day about how Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mastered this, or the very idea that Link could fit within the Mario Kart universe [...]
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Xbox Review — Go On, Shake It
When THQ Nordic released SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom Rehydrated a few years ago, it probably didn’t expect the mega-response it got from fans of both the original game and the animated series [...]
RETRO Review – Escape Dead Island (PS3)
Escape Dead Island offers occasional third-person survival horror thrills but is otherwise a shambling, mediocre bore-fest.
Falling Out Review: Bring a (Good) Friend
Anyone who’s played the Spelunky games knows that there’s nothing wrong with a good treasure hunt. But the real joy comes from involving a friend in the hunt, or working together to solve puzzles. [...]
Avenging Spirit Review: Ghost of a Chance
Ratalaika Games has hopped on the retro game train as of late, re-releasing a number of favorites for fans to enjoy. So far, it’s been leaning more towards “shmups”, including Gleylancer and Gynoug. However, [...]
Parasite Pack Review – We’re Digging It
It’s always interesting to see developers in this day and age try to develop a game that would’ve fit right in to a classic game library. The reason for this is because it shows [...]
Krut: The Mythic Wings Review – Failing To Take Flight
A concept can always look good on paper. In this case, a growing Thai studio named Pixel Perfex working on a side-scrolling platforming adventure, Krut: The Mythic Wings, which is based on an overseas 2018 [...]
Remote Life Review: It’s Time For the One Man Army
These days, “shmups” – or “shoot em ups” as some people refer to them – are becoming more commonplace. Between classic shooters getting a revival and now games entering the fray, there’s no shortage [...]
Capcom Fighting Collection Review (Switch) – Hadouken or Habroken?
This retro bundle will satisfy those with fondness for the classic Capcom 2D fighting games Capcom’s latest compilation is a handy grab-bag of their more obscure two-dimensional arcade fighting games from the mid ‘90s [...]
Sonic Origins Review: The Real Rings of Power
Gotta go fast? We tell you why Sonic Origins is worth the cash, even with its minor problems.
Horgihugh and Friends Review (Nintendo Switch): This Pup’s Got Pep
Call it a “cute-em-up” if you will, but there’s something neat and special about Horgihugh and Friends. Part cartoon and part hardcore shooter, Horgihugh is a work of pure imagination. Playing through it, I was reminded of the [...]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Review (Switch) – Turtley Awesome!
Grab a pizza slice and weapon of choice, Shredder's back and we need to kick some shell TMNT: Shredder's Revenge artwork - credit - Tribute Games TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is a love letter to fans [...]
Elder Scrolls Online High Isle Review (PC)
My relationship with Elder Scrolls Online started relatively late – 2021, in fact, with the Blackwood expansion. A good friend of mine had been playing for many years – I resisted his cajoling to give [...]
Final Vendetta Review: This Is Not the Greatest Brawler In the World, This Is Just a Tribute
The Bitmap Bureau has done quite well for itself on the indie market, merely by channeling the classic game design of old into fresh new releases. These include Battle Axe and Xeno Crisis, two highly replayable games available [...]
EleMetals: Death Metal Death Match Review Xbox Series X
As you load up the game and get to the main menu you’re greeted with some heavy metal riffs, which, as you can tell by the title of the game, is the running theme, I’m [...]
P.3 Nintendo Switch Review — Bullet Held
What I like about the Nintendo Switch these days is how it’s becoming a secondary home to some of the best “shmups” on the market. Layer Section, Deathsmiles, Dodonpachi Resurrection, Twin Hawk, Sky Shark… No matter [...]
RETRO Review – Linger In Shadows (PS Now/PS3/PS4)
Grab your Sixaxis controller and prepare to be underwhelmed by this demo-scene 'art' project.
RETRO Review – Dead Island: Riptide (PS Now/PS3/PS4)
Grab your customised barbed wire baseball bat and med kits, we have some more infected to bludgeon.
RETRO Review – Left 4 Dead (Xbox 360)
Revisiting Valve's cooperative zombie survival game fourteen years later is still a thrill ride. Pills here!
RETRO Review – Dead Island: Definitive Edition (PS Now/PS4)
Gorgeous remaster and tech issues fixed - welcome back to Banoi, folks!
RETRO Review – Rayman 2 (N64)
Ready to revisit the Glade of Dreams as the limbless hero and defeat those dastardly robo-pirates?
RETRO Review – Rayman (PS1)
Gorgeous cartoon visuals hide a deceptively tough nightmare
RETRO Review – Mario Party 2 (N64)
Grab your friends for more anarchic boardgame madness in Mario's second party release
RETRO Review – Mario Party (N64)
We like to party. We like, we like to party. We like to party. We like, we like to ... Mario Party?
RETRO Review – Pit Pot (Sega Master System)
Bring your magic mallet and let's scour a series of mazes to find the hapless princess
Understanding Gamerhub Reviews and the Rating System
Want to know our thought process behind those nice gold stars? Well, read on!
RETRO Review – Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA)
Grab your GBA and link cable, it's time to fire some blue shells and ruin someone's day
The Elden Ring review from a Souls amateur (Spoiler Free)
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Review – ‘n Verlore Verstand (Xbox One)
Is there a deeper meaning in this surreal journey through the subconcious?
RETRO Review – Winter Stars (PS3)
Enjoyed the Winter Olympics? Grab your skis for this winter sports title and aim for Gold.
RETRO Review – White Knight Chronicles (PS3)
Grab your longsword, shield and round up the fantasy archetypes - there are Ice Dragons afoot!
Review – Prominence Poker (Xbox One)
Grab your cigar, poison of choice and take a seat - we have some Texas Hold'em to play
RETRO Review – Perfect Dark (XBox 360/XB1)
Grab your remastered FarSight and Laptop Guns - we have some more PerfectSims to kill
RETRO Review – Perfect Dark (N64)
Grab your Expansion Pak and Farsight Gun - we have some DarkSims to kill
REVIEW: Strange Horticulture
I ate these darned herbs and they cured my plant-blindness. It’s mid-January in the arse end of England, and I take a walk. I’m wrapped in everything I own that’s made of wool to baffle [...]
RETRO Review – 10-Yard Fight (NES)
Remember eight-bit NFL before the Madden series? Neither do we.
Dungeons and Dragons, The rebirth of Tabletop Roleplaying
It's been almost 8 years since Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition hit the shelves. In that time, the tabletop roleplaying hobby has seen a new burst of life with streaming platforms, like Twitch, helping to [...]
Strange Sickness (2021) – Review
Strange Sickness is a game created in 2021 by Common Profyt Games. This is a game that experiments with digital storytelling and incorporating historical research into a digital medium, so as well as playing a [...]
RETRO Review – “Aha! I Found It!” Hidden Object Game (WiiWare)
Grab your Wiimote and let's find some arbitrary items for some snooty clients
Tabletop Review – Adventures on a Dime 2e (FREE)
Adventures on a Dime 2e is a roleplaying game system for 2 or more players, developed in 2021 by Brian Tyrrell. Adventures on a Dime is a rules-light, story-focused system and serves as a wonderful [...]
RETRO Review – Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GameCube)
Grab your buddy and two of everything as we delve back into the hit franchise's fourth entry for double the fun!
RETRO Review – Mario Kart 64 (N64)
In this retrospective review, we return to Nintendo's second outing in its wacky kart racing franchise to see if it takes the chequered flag in 2022.
RETRO Review – Super Mario Kart (SNES)
In this retrospective review, we grab our banana peels and shells to check out the originator of the 'kart racer' to see if it still wins gold in 2022.
RETRO Review – F-1 World Grand Prix (N64)
In this retrospective review, we dive back into the cockpit of this 1998 F1 simulation to see if it can still dominate the competition in 2021.
Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders – Review
A beautiful pixel art murder mystery, set in China under the Tang Dynasty. Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders Game Mode – N/AReview platform – Xbox Series X Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders is [...]
RETRO Review – F-Zero X (N64)
In this retrospective review, we take a look back at Nintendo's future racing F-Zero sequel which returned with attitude.
RETRO Review – F-Zero (SNES)
In this retrospective review, we take a look back at Nintendo's original F-Zero game to see if it can match the pace in 2021.
Roki
Roki is a wonderfully charming title from Cambridge based developer, Polygon Treehouse. The studio was founded in 2017 with an objective to create narrative led artistic games, which is certainly what they have achieved.
RETRO Review – PGA Tour Golf (SNES)
In this retrospective review, we take a look back at EA's original golf series entry to see how it swings in 2021.
RETRO Review – Aggressive Inline (GameCube)
In this retrospective review, we take a look back at Acclaim’s often forgotten inline skating game Aggressive Inline (2002) to see how it stacks up in 2021.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – A Year of Early Access
A Background to Baldur's Gate For those who haven't delved into the depths of role-playing video games in a while, Baldur's Gate 3 is an upcoming fantasy game being developed and published by Larian Studios. [...]
Jurassic World Evolution review
I have written this review about 5 times in the last 24 hours as I have really struggled to keep myself from waxing lyrical about why this game, however tantalising the prospect, shouldn’t exist. So, [...]
Need For Speed Heat: The Review
Yes Gamers, I’m well aware that the game has been out for a fair while, but the fact of the matter is… it’s not been out on EA Play for all that long, and [...]
Top 5 Hitman games ever made
Gotta admit to you folks, as well as being a racing gamer and someone who enjoys Mortal Kombat, I’m a huge Hitman fan. Here’s a franchise of games that value brains over brawn, and considering [...]
First Impressions of Hitman 3
Any single person could be 47 lurking... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ji23AV6J2s One of the best things about my job is that sometimes, I get to play a AAA game before it gets released. Actually folks, that happens more [...]
A New Hero emerges: Spider-Man: Miles Morales Review
Well, for all those wondering why I reviewed Marvel's Spider-Man yesterday, it's so I could get the clearance to cover this game today. Simply put, despite this game being a great game on it's own, [...]
Welcome to the Web: Marvel’s Spider-Man Review
Good morning folks! As mentioned yesterday in my review of Lego Marvel Super Heroes, I'm currently playing through the second part in Marvel's Spider-Man games on the PS4. As I got the clearance to go [...]
Lego Marvel Super Heroes- Retro Review
We got Davey to play LEGO Marvel Super Heroes!
Paradise City- A Burnout Retro Review
Ever been to Paradise City?
Eastshade Review: Unleash your inner Vincent Van Gogh!
https://youtu.be/l-TtZtPy8Ms I have to admit, readers, Eastshade wasn't high on my list of games to play for two reasons: Firstly, I don't really play RPGs, and secondly, this game didn't really pique my curiosity. It [...]
Everything is NOT Awesome- The Lego Movie Videogame review.
https://youtu.be/hEO0YJ2mzFs Good morning gamers! Now that everyone’s got rid of their massive hangovers, recovered from their mild food poisonings, and the buzz of Christmas is fading away, it’s time to get back to work. For [...]
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Retro Review
Well, with this game being on the Micxrosoft Game Pass and me being an Xbox Gamer working my way through the Assassin's Creed franchise, the powers that be deemed it appropriate for me to review [...]
A MONTH WITH PLAYSTATION 5
New Beginnings Can you believe that already in Europe its been a month since the PlayStation 5 launched. This Next Gen console launch however was unlike any other with the COVID 19 Pandemic looming a [...]
Root Double: Before Crime * After Days Xtend Edition – Nintendo Switch Review
https://youtu.be/v44OFY8Fe3g Developer: Regista Publisher: Sekai Games Release Date: 26/11/2020 Price: £35.99 A review code was kindly provided by the Publisher Introduction Visual Novels can be a bit hit and miss. They're either incredibly immersive, or completely over-sexualized and focused on [...]
Super Mario World – Retro Review
Hello everyone, today's game is Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo Developed and Published by Nintendo. Released in 1990. Summary: This is a big one for me it was the first game I played [...]
Double Dragon – Retro Review
Hello everyone today's game is Double Dragon for the Arcade. Developed and published by Techons Japan. Released in 1987. Summary: This is my favourite Arcade game of all time. I know there has been better [...]
Iron Man Mode: Davey’s recommendations
Gamers! I've got you a challenge today! Just like I like to fit a joke in about your mum in articles, I also like going in on a game through a mode gaming rapper Dan [...]
Sniper Elite 4: The Review
[Editor's note: We've had a facelift! New logo, new focus on our content, and all for free for you lovely gamers! Because some truly awesome games are coming onto the Microsoft Game Pass, we've got [...]
Five Dates – Review
Five Dates from Good Gate Media and Wales interactive, is an interesting time capsule of a game. The FMV style ....
Road Rash – Retro Review
Hello everyone today's game is Road Rash for the 3DO Developed and Published by EA Released in 1994. Summary: this is one game that I was so jealous of my brother owing on his 3DO. [...]
Nickelodeon Kart Racers
We asked Davey to review a game involving Spongebob Squarepants...
Bioshock- A Retrospective Review
Would you kindly read this review and not complain about Spoilers? This game is old enough to be considered retro! Overview Can a game truly be considered a work of art? If yhou'd have asked [...]
Planet Coaster on the Game Pass? Davey’s First thoughts.
https://youtu.be/G1mnyi2xZIA Editor's note- Because Davey's a recent convert to the Xbox community, we noticed he'd never played certain Xbox games. Our resident grump is in Lockdown, and thus, we couldn't film his reactions. We hope [...]
Space Invaders – Retro Review
Hello everyone today's game is Space Invaders for the Arcade. Developed and published by Taito released in 1978. Summary: I feel like I don't have to say anything here. This game is so iconic and [...]
WipeOut: Omega Collection
Are you ready? https://youtu.be/GCp2vSNdWBA PS4 Exclusive, VR capable Okay, hands up: Who remembers thrashing their siblings on a version of the WipeOut franchise? That deliriously trippy racing franchise, armed with breackneck visuals and an amazing [...]
Retrospective- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Hello, I'm Davey hailing from the Gamerhub, and as Assassin's Creed Valhalla has released, the gremlins behind this site asked me a question: Had I played any of the Assassin's Creed games, and which one [...]
Splatterhouse – Retro Review
Hello everyone today's game is Splatterhouse for the Arcade Developed and Published by Namco Released in 1988. Summary: being a huge horror fan this game has always been one of my favourite arcade games. Splatterhouse [...]
Ghostrunner Review
I ain't afraid of no ghost....runner. Well, you should be. Ghostrunner also known as Jack is one katana wielding, slip and sliding, wall running bonafide badass. No game comes to mind that truly make you [...]
Assassins Creed Valhalla Review (SPOILER FREE)
About Viking time, long have I awaited to roam Europe as a bearded Berserker. Ubisoft once again have not disappointed. Furthering the departure of Assassin Creed games of old, continuing down the road of Origins [...]
Ashes Cricket 19
Davey's review of Ashes Cricket 19
Pumpkin Jack Review
By Ultan K Developed by solo developer Nicolas Meyssonnier blasts you back to sheer nostalgia of long gone 3rd person action platformers. Instantly I was taken back to fond memories of one of my favourite [...]
Clea – Nintendo Switch Review
Clea was released on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch just in time for our recent spooky season, during the season for all things scary we crave a taste of horror. ...
The Wee Happy Review
Available to purchase on Xbox, PlayStation and PC. Also Available to play on Game Pass I'll be honest with you here, folks. I saw this game during the development and watched as it got to [...]
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Review
(Published by Activision, available to play on Xbox One, PS4 and PC) Christ alive, I never thought I’d see the day when I’d see Tony Hawk games not only become available to play again (well, [...]
Poker Night At the Inventory Review – Know When To Hold ‘Em
15 years ago, Telltale Games dealt an interesting title [...]
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince Review – Bittersweet
I love it when a game has a wonderful [...]
Blaze of Storm Review – Cyberdive Right In
The way I see it, anyone can make a [...]
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Review
Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a non-binary nature, [...]
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1DGtXZreAw Hello ladies, gentlemen and those of a [...]
Jaws: Retro Edition Review – Here’s Your Bigger Boat
The LJN era of Nintendo Entertainment System games was…a [...]