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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 2d

Going on the work @digitaleclipse.bsky.social did with Atari 50, LlamaSoft: The Jeff Minter Story, Golden Tee Arcade Classics and so on, we can't help but to be stoked for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection.

#mortalkombat #videogames

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection brings back WaveNet UMK3 - retrolike.net

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will bring together more than a decade of franchise history in one release. Digital Eclipse and Atari have confirmed that the compilation will launch digitally on Octo...

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 5d

The Simon the Sorcerer saga is almost at its end. Part 4 is still to come, but in this article @dm4s.bsky.social takes on Simon the Sorcerer 3D. Is it the most infamous of them all?

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Credit Roll Chronicles #5: Simon the Sorcerer 3D - retrolike.net

Halfway through the ‘90s the gaming industry shifted from 2D to 3D. The Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 were leading that change. With games like Super Mario 64 and Tomb Raider becoming critical and ...

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations @hewsongames.bsky.social with funding your new project!

Hewson Games @hewsongames.bsky.social · 5d

Our 21st successful hashtag#Kickstarter funded in less than 24 hours!

Thanks to our amazing hashtag#retrogmaing community. One for all the hashtag#ZXSpectrum fans. ❤️🕹️

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 6d

If you're into retro-inspired RTS games, Space Tales by Saigon Dragon Studios might be interesting. The #gamedemo is out now on #steam

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Space Tales on Steam

Space Tales is an epic space opera that delivers the tactical complexity of classic RTS gameplay within a universe where ancient horrors lurk beyond the stars. Follow Xander's journey from a loyal Int...

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GemGames | SILVER DAZE OUT NOW! @gem-games.net · 6d

Breaking news! #SilverDaze is still out!
store.steampowered.com/app/2912770/Silver_Daze/

#PixelArt #GameDev #IndieDev

Jeff, Kani, and Shane explore the Black Zone.

Pinn, Kani, and Jeff fight some insects in Yellow Zone.

The party confronts Scatter. He says "Once the Master finds out I defeated these guys, he's probably gonna give me Ruda's job!"

Pinn, Geo, and Kani battle against Nyx, the Red Warden.

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 8d

No problem!

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 9d

Today is the day! The remaster of the classic tactical RPG, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, launches today with enhanced visuals, fully voiced dialogue and modern quality‑of‑life features.

Our friends at @xbnl.bsky.social posted a P-review (in NL):

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[REVIEW-IN-PROGRESS] Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

YouTube video by XBNL

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 9d

A new NES retro title Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is now live adn (already) funded on Kickstarter. It's combining Breakout mechanics with Kaiju 🐉 @orebodyinc.bsky.social targets a late 2025 ROM/cart release.

#kickstarter #nes

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Mega Kaiju Boom Ball, a new NES game by Orebody Inc.

Breakout meets giant monsters for the 8-bit NES!

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 10d

Hotel Barcelona is exactly what you’d imagine if SWERY65 and Suda51 joined forces, equal parts genius and chaos. Check out our review 👇

#HotelBarcelona #xbox #gamereview

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Hotel Barcelona Review - retrolike.net

It is hard to pinpoint exactly why gamers worldwide gravitate toward the creations of the nerd-chic creatives Goichi Suda (SUDA51) and Hidetaka Suehiro (SWERY65). Their games were never technical marv...

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 10d

We’re working on our Hotel Barcelona review 🩸 but if you can’t wait, the game is out now with a 20% launch discount on the Xbox Store! #Xbox #HotelBarcelona
#sudo51

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Buy HOTEL BARCELONA | Xbox

From the creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES. A marshal possessed by a murderer. A hotel full of killers. CHECK IN, WIPE 'EM OUT.

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 17d

Jaleco’s Sports collections launched in June but slipped under the radar in the wider games media. As part of our mission to highlight overlooked projects, here’s our backlog review of Jaleco Sports: Goal!

#videogamereview #retrogame #jaleco

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Back Log Review - Jaleco Sports: Goal! Collection - retrolike.net

Jaleco is back! With the wave of re-releases and retro revivals, it stayed awfully quiet around Jaleco. It may not be the first publisher people think of when talking about games that deserve a comeba...

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 27d

The Edge of Allegoria launches today on #NintendoSwitch. It's a #Gameboy -style tactical RPG with a narrative-driven campaign. It looks great and we hope to cover it on Retrolike soon!

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The Edge of Allegoria Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

YouTube video by CobraTekku Games

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · 28d

Retro is fun they said. Well, not always... @DM4S1986 drags us through this tormented piece of... 'software' called Down in the Dumps.

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Credit Roll Chronicles : Down in the Dumps - retrolike.net

Rob looks back at Down in the Dumps, a forgotten ‘90s point-and-click where weak puzzles and messy story sink the nostalgic charm.

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The Official Sony PlayStation 1 Sanctuary & Museum @sp1scm.bsky.social · Sep 6

I am thrilled to have started the 2nd Patreon Channel earlier in the week and having this original channel and page grow the way it has. I hope for the Patreon members the Podcast, and other goodies were amazing! There is plenty more in store for the month of September!

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Sep 2

@dm4s.bsky.social is steamrolling through the Simon the Sorcerer saga! #rollcredits #videogames #retrogames 🧙

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Credit Roll Chronicles : Simon the Sorcerer 2 - retrolike.net

Review of Simon the Sorcerer 2: a witty point & click adventure with sharp writing, fun puzzles, and charming pixel art.

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Dragon Quest I & II Remake Preview: The Series' Pixel-Perfect Revival - retrolike.net

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake revives the origins with modern visuals, upgrades, and orchestral music. This is our preview.

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Aug 28

@dm4s.bsky.social is finally tackling the retro adventures he left unfinished. From childhood classics to overlooked gems, he’s on a quest to see those long-lost credits roll.

First up: Simon the Sorcerer. 🧙‍♂️

👉 Read the full story on Retrolike

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Credit Roll Chronicles: Simon the Sorcerer - retrolike.net

In the Credit Roll Chronicles, Rob (D4MS for his online friends) takes on all the games he left unfinished over the years. From childhood classics that beat him back in the day to forgotten gems that ...

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Aug 28

Funstock stops all new orders for US Webshop customers. Pre-orders will be fulfilled without additional costs.

#videogames #evercade #funstock

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our last piece of #gamescom2025 coverage is about Aethermancer, which will be available on Steam in September. Thanks again, Fleaman for your #gamescom coverage!

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Aethermancer Preview: A promising fusion of monster-taming and roguelite strategy - retrolike.net

From the creators of Monster Sanctuary comes Aethermancer, an upcoming indie release for Nintendo Switch and Steam. The game combines tactical monster-taming combat with roguelite mechanics. At Gamesc...

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Aug 27

Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba : The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is yet again a fun and flashy fighter/action game, even if it's a bit shallow. Check out our review 👇

#demonslayer #anime #videogame

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Review - retrolike.net

Demon Slayer Hinokami Chronicles 2 blends flashy combat with faithful anime storytelling, but lacks depth in multiplayer.

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Aug 22

#GamesCom2025 ❤️

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Gamescom 2025: Three Indie Highlights From the Show Floor - retrolike.net

Gamesco’s Indie Area once again put the spotlight on independent developers, studios and publishers. Retro-inspired visuals, reimagined classics and fresh ideas filled the halls in Cologne. Retrolike....

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Retrolike.net @retrolike.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our retro reporter #GermanGarageGames, a.k.a. Fleaman, scoured the #Gamescom2025 floor in search of pixels and retro-inspired indies for a first impression!

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