SuperSisi Talks To Us About Kendama, Famicom and Alien VS Predator 🕹️🍜 @supersisi_ #FriendsOfTheFreezer

It's been a while since we've featured one of our favourite Twitter friends and gotten to know them a bit better through a series of questions. So today we are bringing the feature back and we are proud to present to you a friend of the freezer @supersisi_ ! 

Sisi is a Super Retro Gamer who loves the arcade and posts lots of cool pics from her daily gamer life (she also loves Pork Soup Noodles!)

Let's get started with Question 1, shall we?!

Fight ‘N Rage XSX Review 8.5/10 "A Wonderful Throwback Title With Astonishing Depth" 💥👊 @sebagamesdev #GameDev #IndieGameto

The side-scrolling brawler genre is such a timeless and wondrous thing when done properly, as one-man Uruguayan studio Seba Games Dev has done here with Fight ‘N Rage.

The natural repetition of the genre is spiced up here by an insane amount of unlockables that make the grinder part of me twitch into action.

There have been some tasty games in the genre over the last year or two – mainly courtesy of DotEmu - (and I know it’s older than that, but I have to mention Mother Russia Bleeds) and Fight ‘N Rage absolutely has to be mentioned in that conversation.

Deck 'Em Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "You're A Nobody!" 🥊 @frostypopgames #GameDev #IndieGame

Deck Em! is a solitaire-style boxing game. A card game you play to play. But you’re not even a contender. You’re a nobody. A total long shot. The Champ is a stone-cold killer. As big as an ox. Stronger than oak. But you got a lot of heart, kid. And, Mickey loves you.

Tiny Troopers Global Ops Nintendo Switch Gameplay "Attention! You Maggots!" 💥 @TheTinyTroopers #IndieGame #GameDev

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!

KiRite Vinyl Review "A Tale as Timeless as the Music" 💿 @WayoRecords @WayoRecordsJP #VGM #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl

Purchase Link

From the Wayo Records website:

Initially released in 2005, KiRite is a collaborative album of music and story

presented by the legendary duo of Yasunori Mitsuda (composer) & Masato Kato (game creator), both are widely known for their work on cult games such as Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross.

The universe of Masato Kato is fantastic, strangely cold and yet warm and soothing.

The Five Seasons of KiRite will immerse you in the fascinating story of Kotonoha and KiRite,

Its dreamy melodies and the bewitching voice of Eri Kawai will make you travel through the five seasons of its unique universe.

Fully translated into English and remastered for the vinyl format,

KiRite's story and music are now available worldwide in this new 2 x LP Gatefold format.

Don't wait any longer to (re)discover this masterpiece by Yasunori Mitsuda!

Steamworld Build PC DEMO Part II No Commentary "Let's Open That Mine!" 🚂⛏️ @SteamWorldGames #GameDev #IndieGames

In SteamWorld Build, you must escape a dying planet by building a mining town to dig up vital long-lost technology. Meet the ever-growing needs of your citizens, trade resources and defend your mine from the creatures that lurk below.

WISHLIST NOW!

Hotel Renovator Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Run Free Chicken!" 🐔🏨 @2_Horizons #IndieGame #GameDev

In Hotel Renovator you inherit an old, neglected hotel from your grandfather. Grab your tools to tear down that old wallpaper, rip up the panel flooring, and clean the place. Renew everything while uncovering the secrets of your grandfather's past.

Sakeworld PS5 Review 5/10 "Outsider art that’s crowbarred its way onto the PlayStation Store" 👊 @pixelhunted @Sakeforever15 #IndieGame #GameDev

Sakeworld is objectively not a good game. This side-scrolling brawler boasts some of the worst combat mechanics I’ve played in years, janky animation, repetitive stage design and generally feels like something that might have popped up on Newgrounds twenty years ago.

But - and this is a big but - it’s interesting. And interesting goes a long way.

Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread! "Limited Boxed Versions Available For Pre-Order" 💥

Today we have something quite unique from Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with MY.GAMES - an exciting game that will come in boxed physical editions through their store - Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread!

Pre-orders will be starting on the 5th of March!

Fashion Police Squad PC Review 8/10 "Chalk Fashion Police Squad Up As a Very Nice Surprise" 💃 @nomorerobotshq #IndieGame #GameDev

We’re now three decades on from Doom and iD Software’s cast iron classic has still got it where it counts.

Its blistering speed, streamlined design, badass occult aesthetics, and iconic collection of monsters endures, and many a gamer who wasn’t even a twinkle in their parent’s eyes in 1993 has realized it’s still a supremely fun experience.

The past few years have seen a renaissance in throwback first-person-shooters attempting to recapture that retro magic, with highlights including Ion Fury, Dusk, and Prodeus. But, for me at least, few have nailed it quite like Fashion Police Squad.

Lone Wolf The Classic Fantasy Gamebook Series By Joe Dever 📖

Fantasy gaming pioneer Joe Dever’s epic gamebook series is back in paperback for the first time in over 30 years

Originally published to huge acclaim and popularity in 1984, with over 12 million copies sold, Joe Dever’s classic Lone Wolf gamebook series have been fan favourites ever since but not widely available.

Author Joe Dever passed away from cancer in 2016. It was his final wish that his son, Ben, complete the remaining unfinished books in the series and bring all of the books back into print for a new audience.

I’m Too Young to Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters Review 💥 @bitmap_books @BrittRecluseuk

We’ve covered several Bitmap Book releases here at GF, and each has been cause for celebration, from the sheer scope of 'A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games' through to the oddly enchanting 'A Gremlin in the Works', their books always get hips deep into their subject matter and yank my trousers off, regardless of how firmly I’ve initially buckled them. 

In the case of I’m Too Young to Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters, it was the sections on oddities and ultimately unsuccessful titles that had grazes with greatness that really caught my attention.

It was eye-opening to find out just how much experimentation was going on, especially in the world of PC gaming in the mid-’90s, and I found myself marking a page to watch some gameplay footage of these games - that had somehow passed me by in my formative years – before continuing my reading and inevitably repeating the process a few pages later, always a good sign when reading a book such as this.

Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection Nintendo Switch Review 8/10 "A Wonderful collection of Wonder Boy Titles" 🛹🌴@BrittRecluseuk

The Wonder Boy series of games is something that I’ve enjoyed since a friend introduced me to them back in the late ‘80s.

Whilst the action/RPG  entries are what really stick with me, it’s quite astonishing how well the original game holds up as a high-score arcade classic; not to mention the co-op goodness of Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair. 

Trust Launches its New ‘affordable green’ Muta Bluetooth Wired and Wireless Gaming Controllers 🎮 @TrustGaming

Ideal gamepads for PC and Nintendo Switch gamers, both options feature motion controls and vibration feedback

Leading digital lifestyle accessories brand, Trust Electronics Ltd, is pleased today to announce the launch of its brand new Muta and Muta Wireless gaming controllers. An exciting addition to the company’s portfolio, the controllers offer attractive features that every gamer is sure to enjoy and they have also been designed with sustainability in mind for greener gaming. 

The Trust Muta is available to buy now from Amazon for £39.99.

Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery PC Gameplay Video "Roll The DICE!" 🎲 @BnBtheGame #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Basements & Basilisks is a visual novel paying satirical homage to the world's greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!

Slime Rancher 2 Early Access PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "Slimes Love Chicken!" 🐔 @slimerancher @monomipark #IndieGame #GameDev

 
In Slime Rancher 2 you get to continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.

DUCK: DANGEROUS ULTIMATE CARTRIDGE KIDNAPPER PC Ten Minute Taster "100 Games In 1" 🐥 @duckteamgroup #duckdangerousultimatecartridgekidnapper #IndieGame #GameDev

In DUCK, A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge and are now forced to play all the games to escape the insidious cartridge spirit! 100 microgames, fun and increasing difficulty—what more do you need for an interesting adventure?

The Pale Beyond Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Avast Ye Landlubber!" 🧭 @BellularStudios #IndieGame #GameDev

You didn’t ask to lead this expedition to the Pale Beyond, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.

WBSC eBaseball POWER PROS Nintendo Switch Ten Minute Taster "Swiiiing Batter Batter!" ⚾️🧢 #WBSCeBASEBALLパワフルプロ野球 @pawapuro_pro @WBSC @Konami

 

In this video, Rich gets to experience the virtual world of baseball available in WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS. The most-played baseball game series in Japan is now featured in the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s eSport discipline.

💾Nintendo eShop Link (UK)

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/WBSC-eBASEBALL-POWER-PROS-2340249.html#Gallery

💾Nintendo eShop Link (U.S.A)

https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros-switch/

Pixelshire PC Demo Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "StardewLike?" 🛖 @KappaBits #IndieGame #GameDev

 

In this Ten Minute Taster video Rich attempts to build the town of Pixelshire and grow the community in a unique RPG sandbox which mixes life sim elements with town building, exploration, and combat.