Retro games
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How Legend of Mana artist Satoshi Matsuura is redefining a cult game’s visual identity
By Alan Wen Published
The artist discusses his work on Culdcept Begins, the first new game in the series in a decade.

A cult retro shooter returns, and it’s still covered in sugary visual chaos
By Joe Foley Published
Cotton Reboot brings back a '90s icon.

How uncanny PS1 visuals inspired a horror game set in a Highland chippy
By Alan Wen Published
James Muirhead's Grease Trap '99 is a tasty retro scare.

PlayStation State of Play – why PS5’s future is built on aesthetic risk-taking
By Ian Dean Published
The most exciting games have the strongest art direction and personality.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: an incredible RPG that's almost too big for Switch 2
By Alan Wen Published
Gold Saucer eyes bigger than your stomach.

This Unreal Engine game turns early-2000s nostalgia into something hauntingly personal
By Alan Wen Published
How artist Tabbie Lawson is recreating Alyx Jones' childhood in this autobiographical game.

Mina the Hollower review: goes beyond a Game Boy Color Zelda homage
By Alan Wen Published
More Bloodborne than Link's Awakening, this is an ambitious retro-inspired indie you need to play.

Rugrats is the retro game revival no one saw coming
By Joe Foley Published
From 8-bit 2D to low-poly 3D, Rugrats: Retro Rewind is a treasure trove of Nicktoons nostalgia.
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