No matter what life throws at you, we always recommend finding some time to take for yourself. As our old buddy Zu would say, “‘Round these parts, it’s all about GotX.” That might be the case for Zu, but others prefer to play new games that were just released, or they might manage to find a diamond in the rough.
What retro games gave us joy, and what devices brought them to us? Read on to find out, and use the button below if you would like to share what you’ve been playing!
Jalanimal: Kingdom Hearts
- Played on: Steam Deck OLED
Feeling a bit under the weather, so going to a comfort series. Kingdom Hearts is one of my favorite series and it’s about time I finally beat 2. Really enjoying it.
Zu: Scramble
- Played on: Anbernic RG406V
No clue how people get through that maze of buildings.
Nick: Bad Hop Baseball
- Played on: Steam Deck OLED
Spring Training is here, and I’m getting in the swing of things with Bad Hop Baseball on Steam. A bargain at $1.99, the game takes baseball and infuses it into the world of pachinko. Think baseball-themed Peggle and you get the idea. Players control the strength of their swing and leave the rest to chaos. Fun Stuff.
Dan W: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Played on: Anbernic RG556 via Game Pass Streaming
I just got an RG556 as part of a trade, and while I’m not sure if I like it enough to be my primary Android handheld the screen is very nice and it makes an unexpectedly good game-streaming device, despite the lack of Wi-Fi 6.
Shawn: Wario Land 4
- Played on: Miyoo Mini
Been making my way, slowly, through Wario Land 4 on my Miyoo Mini. It’s such an easy game to pick up, play for a bit, put away, then come back to later. It’s also maybe one of the most visually appealing games released on the GBA. My dream is for Nintendo to return to the series, but with it being over 15 years since the last one, I’m not so sure they ever will.
What YOU’RE Playing
Stealth1982: Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster
- Played on: Retroid Pocket 5
Haven’t played this game since I had it on the GBA, good to come back and see what’s improved.
What Are YOU Playing?
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SoulBlazer Randomizer (https://randoblazer.com/) on a GameKiddy Pixel
Super Metroid and A Link to the Past
Crossover Randomizer (https://samus.link/) on a MacBook Pro with OpenEmu and a DualSense controller
Just Started Zelda Wind Waker on Odin 2 Pro
Even better with Hypatias HD texture pack!
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Dave the Diver, Metal Slug 4.
Ive been playing FF7Rb for a bit but definitely love to mix it up with retro games. DTD is new but plays like a retro and is great so far! Who can go wrong with the MEtal Slug series??? Working my way thru all of them again, and I love it!
All great games! I loved DTD. Such a fun gameplay loop. I need to go back and play more myself!
Worth it for the free DLC
Super Metroid Redux on the 40xx.
Redux has a “hard” mode and the option to increase gravity so Samus feels similar to the GBA games. It’s a great time 👍
That sounds great! I may need to give the game another try with that. Are playing for GOTM or just for fun? Care if we may feature your answer in our article in the future?
Not at all, please do! 👍
And it’s just for fun. I’ve done one GOTY before but personal life is just a weeee bit busy to finish games (even Super Metroid) in that time window right meow.
Strife, Super Metroid, Devil may Cry. Basically all 3 GOTM I beat. Wendy as well in GOTW. But my banger now is The Godfather for PS2, the offer that I just can’t refuse
All the GOTM are done. Now is Pepsiman on PS1 and K1 World Grand Prix on PS2
did they finally finish the translation of star ocean: blue sphere? or is stubbs playing the unfinished translation that’s been out for a while?
Just finished Pokémon Fire Red on my 35xx SP, and I’m currently playing Outer Wilds in my Steam Deck. What an amazing game!!!
Iron Meat on Ally X Streets of Rage 4 RG556.
Chained Echoes on Steam Deck OLED
Picked it up on sale recently and have been hooked. The retro aesthetic combined with a ton of quality of life improvements over the classics makes it a big win in my book.
How is Vampire Survivors still relevant almost 3 years later? Because they keep adding updates and free DLC, and the DLC is very inexpensive but immensely fun.
Based Zu
I just modded my old OLED Ps Vita not long ago, so right now is Silent Hill Origins. After that:
-Silent Hill Shattered Memories
-Parasite Eve 1-2
-Steins Gate
-Patapon
.. and soo many other cool games.
How to run AM2R on 34XX? And how to do the mod to make it 3:2? I would love to play it.
y’all playing real games, im playing tetris from the chromatic on miyoo flip on the 2 min mode