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Retro Review: ‘Styx: Master of Shadows’ Review: Ten Years Ago And Still a Fun Bargain Bin Experience
Although there are times when the stealth gameplay is a blast, the mediocre controls and cliche-filled writing, combined with sloppy A.I. make the diamond that is hidden in “Styx: Master of Shadows” too difficult to find. Stealth games aren’t for everyone. In a...
![Donkey Kong – A famous 80’s game has just got a rather awesome Arcade to ZX Spectrum AY conversion [UPDATE]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/donkey.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Donkey Kong – A famous 80’s game has just got a rather awesome Arcade to ZX Spectrum AY conversion [UPDATE]
In the early 80's Nintendo released one of the most famous games of all time, and that game was ' Donkey Kong '. A game in which you played as Mario that had to avoid obstacles across a number of platforms, with sometimes a hammer in hand to save a damsel in distress...
Safe Zone – Sliding puzzle game for the Commodore 64 that features a cracking tune!
Something slightly different for your evening entertainment, as we have recently been contacted through Facebook, to tell you that if you love playing puzzle games, then you might like to play this new game by Frank Abbing called 'Safe Zone'. A top quality sliding...
Zen Studios Reveals Williams Banzai Run as Upcoming Table
This afternoon, Zen Studios, maker of the Pinball FX virtual pinball game, revealed that the iconic 1988 Williams pinball machine Banzai Run will be the second of three upcoming tables that it is releasing in December. Zen previously revealed the first table in...
Apogee’s Retro FPS “Wizordum” Divines an April 29 Launch for Ep. 3 + 1.0 on PC
Wizordum, the retro first-person spellcaster developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, summons a 1.0 launch for PC via Steam on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for $19.99. As one of the last surviving mages, traverse seven new levels on a journey...
Zookeeper – Another Commodore 64 game released by Vector5 Games!
Vector5 Games who was behind titles such as Space Station 23, Laserscape, Jump Out, and our personal favorite Santa's Workout has recently released a new Commodore 64 game of 'Zookeeper'. A Columns/Match 3 style of game that has you matching the required amount of...
Chantey released for Game Boy and Chromatic
On March 27th, ModRetro confirmed the long awaited release of Chantey for the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Chromatic platforms. Chantey is an open world rhythm based role playing RPG developed via Game Boy Studio software. Previously, Chantey had only been...
Ghosts’n’Goblins – Check out this AGA tease for the Amiga, it looks pretty decent!
In 1985 Capcom released one of the greatest side scrolling platform game series we have ever known. It featured a knight, creepy enemies and was rather difficult to the point of frustration. The game I am talking about is none other than ' Ghosts 'N Goblins ', the...
Only Way is Down
Summary Embark on a purr-fectly perilous adventure as this lil kitty cat took an unfortunate cat-nap and ended up stranded sky high! With no way but down, unleash your feline agility and platforming prowess to navigate your descent through the urban jungle in this...
STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – MARCH 2025 – Stern Pinball
The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye continues to roll as...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Eugene Jarvis
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Eugene Jarvis, who is displayed on card number 144 from the Superstars of 2011 Collection. Eugene is also featured on cards 654, 654A, 714 and 1681. Eugene, who started his career in the pinball world has created some of the...
![Forest of Illusion – Mickey is still coming to the Commodore Amiga CD32/1200 and it still looks awesome! [UPDATE]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/forest.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Forest of Illusion – Mickey is still coming to the Commodore Amiga CD32/1200 and it still looks awesome! [UPDATE]
If you remember playing Castle of Illusion, World of Illusion or Mickey Mania back in the day, especially on consoles such as the Sega Mega Drive, then you are going to love this latest news story . As we have found out that DomKid, who is behind games such as the...
The Best and Worst Retro Video Game Remakes and Remasters
It seems that more so than ever before, video game remakes and remasters are a dime a dozen nowadays. In theory, these re-released products offer the benefits of new hardware while maintaining the personality of the original game, but we all know that's not always the...
Retro Review: Spider-Man Friend or Foe (360)
“Spider-Man: Friend or Foe” is a tribute to the beat-em-ups of yesteryear that will provide plenty of smiles your first play through. After that, much like the games it gets its inspiration from, it becomes a title that is played in company with friends looking to...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Leonard Herman
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Leonard Herman, who is displayed on card number 180, from the Superstars of 2011 and who is also featured on cards 514 and 1951. Leonard is the author of the book “Phoenix: The Fall and Rise of Videogames”. The 4th edition...
Get ready for: A Highland Song! 🎵
A Highland Song releases on Nintendo Switch™ in physical format on 27th March! Get ready for a wild adventure as Super Rare Games joins inkle LTD to bring you A Highland Song! THE STORE PAGE Recently nominated for a BAFTA award for Best British Game, this critically...
Stern Releases New Accessories for Venom Pinball Table
On March 18th, Stern Pinball confirmed a full new line of accessories for the Venom pinball table with this trailer posted to YouTube. A Symbiote Containment Topper, Symbiote Tendrils Shooter Knob, Venomized Side Armor and Venom Inside Art Blades are among the...
Potential New Budget Pinball Manufacturer Wonderland Amusements Shares Rendering of Playfield for Debut Game
Hot on the heels of its surprise appearance at the recent Chicago Pinball Expo, where it showed off the prototype cabinet for its planned first pinball machine, this afternoon the potential new pinball manufacturer Wonderland Amusements shared a look at the prototype...
Farm TD
BUILD YOUR TOWERS Many aren't aware, but your farm-animals pack a serious punch! Get access to a varied range of animal towers to prevent the incoming waves of insects from harming your crops. Use stuns and slows to limit the insects' movement, and don't forget to...
Retro Review: ‘Stretchmo’ Review: Adorable and difficult
Old School Gamer’s Patrick Hickey Jr. takes a look back on a forgotten 3DS game He captured our hearts in "Pushmo" and even though he changed his routine a bit in "Crashmo," he eventually returned to his roots in "Pushmo World on the Wii U." Mallo and his pals return...
![Dark Shadows of Sergoth – Custom maps to The Shadows of Sergoth (Amiga) [V1.0 UPDATE]](https://i0.wp.com/www.oldschoolgamermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sergoth.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Dark Shadows of Sergoth – Custom maps to The Shadows of Sergoth (Amiga) [V1.0 UPDATE]
If you have an Amstrad or Amiga near by, chances are you would've come across the excellent homebrew Dungeon Crawler ' The Shadows of Sergoth '; a game which blew many of us away with fast coded graphics, deadly monsters and cool loot to find throughout. Although the...
Lord of the Crystal Now Available To Play For the First Time in English
Earlier in these pages, I discussed whether Dungeons and Dragons meets the technical definition of an old school retro video game. Tabletop RPGs, despite having a clear progression to video games, aren't exactly video games themselves. Well, way back in 1989,...
Walter Day’s Gaming Superstars: Volume Two – by Todd Friedman
WALTER DAY'S GAMING SUPERSTARS: VOLUME TWO On Sale! Paperback NOW Available! For a limited time, Volume two of the Walter Day Gaming Superstars hardcover book will be the low price of $25.68. The newly released paperback is being sold for $17.99 To Order Book This...
Ladybird – A rather cool Commodore 64 game by Icon64 with publishing by Psytronik!
Looking for some more entertainment this weekend, either through emulation or real hardware, then come and check out Icon64 with publishing by Psytronik's latest Commodore 64 game of 'Ladybird'. A retro-inspired arcade game, in which you must make your way through 16...
