we go behind the scenes of Nintendo’s groundbreaking shooter.
FUTURE CLASSIC
Dark Souls
Why you’ll be playing From Software’s sequel for years to come.
RETRO GAMES
The Making Of Berzerk
We revisit the classic shooter that inspired Robotron:2084
HARDWARE PROFILE
Amstrad CPC 6128
Everyone’s celebrating the anniversary of the CPC 464, but don’t forget its upgraded sequel.
Software Creations
We speak to Richard Kay about the software house that coded amazing C64 conversions.
Top Ten Neo Geo Games
Got some many to spare? Then try seeking out these ten gems.
RETRO GAMES
Wipeout 3 Special Edition
The forgotten PlayStation WipEout release also happens to be the best…
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Retro Gamer 225 is on sale now!
Sega’s spherical simian spectacular leads the action in the latest issue of Retro Gamer!
RETRO GAMES
The Berlin Wall
Surprisingly, Kaneko’s platformer has nothing to do with the post-war division of Germany, and everything to do with a little lad with a whacking great hammer.
FUTURE CLASSIC
428: Shibuya Scramble
For a whole decade, Spike Chunsoft’s classic visual novel was only available to Japanese speakers. Now it’s in English, find out why you shouldn’t sleep on its striking real world presentation and complex web of intersecting stories…
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RETRO GAMES
Nitro Ball
We don’t know why Data East decided that the world needed a pinball and run-and-gun mashup, but we’re glad it did.
Microsoft Xbox
Darran explains why Microsoft’s console deserves your attention.
Top Ten Commodore 64 Games
We highlight the greatest games to appear on Commodore’s 8-bit machine. How many did you get to play?
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Retro Gamer 224 is on sale now!
A deep dive into the art of working with the N64 heads up our latest jam-packed issue.
RETRO GAMES
Darkwing Duck
What one little change from Capcom’s platform shooter formula made Darkwing Duck so enjoyable?
RETRO GAMES
Sensible Train-Spotting
Did anyone really expect to see this as Sensible Software’s Amiga swansong?
RETRO GAMES
NFL 2K
Nick recalls how this sports game he hadn’t intended to buy ended up outshining the one he had originally wanted.
RETRO GAMES
Muscle Ranking: Road To Sasuke
Could this import exclusive Ninja Warrior tie-in game really be any good? With Konami behind it, absolutely.
Top Ten NES Games
The best games to play on Nintendo’s popular console.
RETRO GAMES
Gryzor
Darran returns to Ocean’s amazing Amstrad conversion.
Def Jam: Fight For New York
Darran confesses his love for EA’s stupidly silly four-on-four fighter.
Atari ST
We take a look at Atari’s answer to the 16-bit home computer war.
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Retro Gamer 206 is on sale now
Read on for details of how to get the magazine while the shops are closed!
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We’ve Got Space To Chat About Lunar Lander
Sure, the pun’s bad, but this arcade classic is not!
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Jump Into The Forum For A Chat About Donkey Kong
Mario’s debut is the subject of this week’s Retro Spotlight
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Discuss Missile Command’s Explosive Impact On Our Forum
This week’s spotlight focuses on Atari’s apocalyptic arcade hit.
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Feeling Froggy? Hop Over To The Forum
Konami’s classic avoid-’em-up Frogger is the subject of this week’s Retro Gaming Spotlight
OPM REVIEW
Jumping Flash!
Find out how the Official UK PlayStation Magazine rated this innovative 3D platform game back in 1995
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Retro Gamer Issue 192 Is On Shelves Now
Our latest fantastic issue comes looks at the making of Yoshi’s Island, and comes with a special Rob Hubbard remix CD
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The Voice Of Movies Games And Videos Returns
Steve Priestley narrates the Funtenga Radical Previews video
ARCADE REVIEW
SNK vs Capcom: Card Fighters Clash
This crossover card-slinging caper is one of the most popular Neo Geo Pocket Color games, and Arcade magazine felt that popularity was richly deserved
CVG REVIEW
The King Of Fighters 95
It might have lengthy loading times, but this Neo Geo CD fighter certainly impressed the reviewers at Computer & Video Games.
EDGE REVIEW
Fatal Fury Special
The legendary UK magazine was impressed with SNK’s Neo Geo fighter – but you’ll have to read on to find out just how impressed it was…
PLAY REVIEW
No One Can Stop Mr Domino!
Play magazine said “if this game had a middle name, it’d be ‘originality’” – but was that enough to earn this PlayStation cult classic a top score?
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Celebrate SNK’s 40th Anniversary With Retro Gamer 187
Special issue comes with gifts including The Mini SNK Companion and a cool sticker sheet
SEGA POWER REVIEW
Rocket Knight Adventures
Were Sparkster’s charms able to win over a platformer-fatigued Sega Power in 1993? Find out here…
EDGE REVIEW
Metal Slug
The Metal Slug series is now firmly established as one of gaming’s greatest run-and-gun franchises – but what did Edge magazine make of the original in 1996?
SATURN POWER REVIEW
Sonic R
Sonic fans are often divided by their opinions on this racing spin-off – what did Saturn Power magazine make of it in January 1998?
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Yasuyuki Oda talks SNK Heroines
SNK’s producer explains the company’s new all-women tag team fighter