Retro Handhelds
GameS of the month
One of the best parts about owning a new retro handheld is diving into the process of setting it up with an endless array of games. It’s when my favorite game, aptly named “Choice Paralysis” kicks in. Fortunately, RH has an incredible program called GotX, led by its intrepid leader Rapid99. It’s our community book club equivalent…for video games!
GAMES OF THE MONTH: WHAT IS IT?
Essentially, Games of the Month, or GotX, offers a way to play your way through games that you might not have ever thought of. In addition to the themed monthly games, Games of the Month has expanded to include “Role Playing Game of the Quarter”, or RPGotQ, and Game of the Week, also known as, Retro Bits. Hit the button below to learn more about how you can join in on the fun!
Current Games of the Month
Pre ’96: Final Fantasy III / Final Fantasy VI
1996 – 2001: Spider-Man
2002 and later: Sword of Mana
Essentially, GOTM Champions who are eligible to nominate do so by providing a “Wish List”, or a list of three games for each range of release dates. Another user would then select one game from the list of three to nominate themselves, essentially acting as Santa and granting the initial user an item from their wish list. Once a theme is selected, active members of the RH Discord nominate and then vote on which three games are selected – each GotM is from a separate time period based on the initial release date. This month, the three games selected are Final Fantasy III/Final Fantasy VI, Spider-Man, and Sword of Mana.
Previous Games of the MOnth
Game of the Month: Wish List Brings Holiday Cheer
Wish List gives the Retro Handheld Discord members a chance to grant Game of the Month wishes for their fellow gamers during the month of December.
Game of the Month: Never Nominated November Brings Fresh Faces
For November, Game of the Month is looking at games that have never been nominated for a GotM theme before, providing fresh experiences for participants.
GotX: Second Chance September Serves Up More Classics
“Second Chance September” brings DuckTails, Moon, and Phoenix Wright to GotM. Complete them with the RH community and earn points toward exclusive merch!
GotX Gets a Little Weird with Abnormal August
Retro Handhelds’ GotX mixes retro gaming, community voting, and real-life rewards. But with Abnormal August upon us, it’s getting weird.
GotX: Sci-Fi July Lands Giving Us 4 New Retro Games with a Space Theme
Dive into RH’s Sci-Fi Game of the Month lineup with StarTropics, Einhander, Risk of Rain, plus Dragon Quest 3 as the Game of the Quarter.
GotX Goes Back in Time to the Age of Dinosaurs With Jurassic June
Discover Jurassic June at Retro Handhelds: Dino-themed Game of the Month with E.V.O., Dino Crisis & King Kong. Play, earn GotX points, and join the discussion!
RH Games of the Month: Tune In to Musical May
Musical May is here, which means there is a trio of fun retro games to enjoy as part of Games of the Month. So join the fun, and play some classics.
GotX: GotX Goes Into Space with Astro April
April’s GotX lineup is here: classic space adventures, strategic puzzles, and retro RPGs — handpicked by the Retro Handhelds community for all kinds of players.
GotX: Female Protagonist February Games Announced!
Truly enough, as day follows night, the calendar turning over into a new month indicated that a new GotX period is starting. For February, the Retro Handhelds community selected the theme of “Female Protagonist February”, a theme that has been suggested multiple times...
GotX: Learning Old Lessons for January 2025
Relive the golden age of gaming with Retro Handhelds’ Games of the Month! January’s theme is ‘Learning Old Lessons.’ Play classics, earn points, and connect with fellow gamers.