Even with hardware able to effortlessly throw around countless detailed 2D sprites, it’s still easy to imagine making a visually spectacular run ‘n gunner is a tall order. To fulfil that quota, lengthy scrolling stages require rich and varied backdrops with minimal repetition. At the same time, backdrops can’t be too busy, or the risk …
Kirby games tend to release towards the end of a Nintendo platform’s life, offering carefree experiences aimed at a more casual and less-discerning audience. This stance has changed over the years however, with the best example of this being this week’s Kirby Air Riders, launching barely six months into the Switch 2’s lifecycle. While …
Nintendo has spent the last few months pointing out the difference between Mario Kart World and Kirby Air Riders, clearing up any potential confusion as to why two character-driven racers are launching on a system barely six months old. The main reason appears to be that Kirby Air Riders is more combat oriented, with a …
Described as a combination of Metal Slug, Contra, and Wild Guns, Zenovia Interactive’s Neon Inferno is getting ready to hit the streets in October, with Retroware publishing. This is Zenovia’s second release, with the first being the 16-bit style platformer Steel Assault. Neon Inferno is gunning for a 32-bit era feel, set in a cyberpunk …