Another week is in the books, and it’s been a doozy. Somehow, the Retro Handhelds madlads have managed to find time to actually play some games, despite all of the craziness. That being said, let’s take a look at what everyone’s been enjoying and what handhelds they’ve been using to play those games.
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Nick: Turbo Golf Racing
- Played on: Retroid Pocket Flip 2 via Steam
Cross Rocket League with an arcade take on golf, and you’ve pretty much got the idea. I’ve been playing online with friends, and it’s the perfect game for a good hang. I’m tired and just want to turn my brain off and make the vroom vroom hit the ball in the hole. It’s perfect for filling that void when you can’t decide what to play.
Dan W: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
- Played on: Lenovo Legion Y700
Taking advantage of the quiet period before a new GOTM is announced to try to complete a game that’s been in my backlog for quite a while.
Jalanimal: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Played on: Xbox Game Pass
This new RPG is on Game Pass, and it rocks. I’ve been in a slump lately with games, and this has hooked me already. It has timing with the turn-based combat, and the story is unique and fun.
Ban: RL Baking Simulator
- Played on: Anbernic RG557
Editor’s Note: Who knows what Ban’s actually playing? If anything, he’s probably streaming one of the millions of racing games in his Steam library to the RG557. But even still, I don’t think this is the safest place to put your handheld when it’s not actually being used. Then again, Ban doesn’t have much shelf space left to work with.
Shawn: Sea of Stars
- Played on: Nintendo Switch OLED
Getting back into Sea of Stars on Switch. Trying to enjoy its OLED screen before my Switch 2 gets here and sadly replaces it with its LCD panel. A worthwhile sacrifice for open-world Mario Kart.
What YOU’RE Playing
Cho: Dead Cells
- Played on: AYANEO Air Pro
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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
Midnight Club 3 looking especially crisp on that OLED screen! Wish my RP4P had one like that, can’t upgrade to the 5 just yet but I’ve got Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones to keep me busy till then
Just got a RG-35XX SP, been playing Golden Sun.
A little bit of Doom I – Ultimate on my Miyoo Mini Plus, but mainly a game called trying to get NextUI running on my Trimui Smart Pro (which I did with extra pak’s though ports not working and NDS has a annoying clicking sound glitch)