NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition

NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition

NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Vol. 1 Steam Edition is an excellent retro compilation, especially for fans of SNK’s handheld fighting games. This collection is stacked with classics but lacks SNK Vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium, which was included in the Nintendo Switch release. Nevertheless, there are hours of entertainment here, and the presentation is top-notch. If you are a retro fan or loved the original hardware, you will definitely appreciate this compilation.

Gameplay: Lots of great fighting games, but the other titles are great too.

Graphics: The games obviously show their age but still look great for what they are.

Sound: Limited by the original hardware, but not bad overall

Industria First Look Video

Industria First Look Video

Industria by Bleakmill and Headup is a first-person shooter set shortly before the end of the Cold War. On the evening of the fall of the Berlin wall, a young woman ends up plunging headlong into a parallel dimension as she sets out to find her missing work colleague. With its unique setting and experimental soundtrack Industria certainly knows how to draw players in. Check out the video below to see the game in action

In Sound Mind First Look Video

In Sound Mind First Look Video

In Sound Mind by We Create Stuff and Modus Games is an imaginative first-person psychological horror. The game features frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. We Create Stuff is the creators of the cult classic Nightmare House 2 and offers players a brand new survival horror experience. Check out the video below to see the game in action

Flewfie’s Adventure

Flewfie’s Adventure

Flewfie’s Adventure is a cute and colorful game about a cat in a UFO fighting equally adorable enemies across unique worlds. The 2D visuals pack a lot of color and detail, while the game also features a surprising amount of bosses. It’s not the most challenging game on the market, but there’s plenty of collectibles and even an optional card game hiding beneath the vibrant visuals. Younger players will enjoy this colorful adventure the most, but it has something for everyone, provided you are not afraid of cuteness and colors.

Gameplay: A lengthy adventure packed with optional quests and collectibles.

Graphics: Very colorful and filled with adorable characters.

Sound: The soundtrack is very decent with a surprising amount of variety

A Juggler’s Tale First Look Video

A Juggler’s Tale First Look Video

A Juggler’s Tale by kaleidoscube and Mixtvision is a cinematic adventure starring a string puppet on a quest for freedom. Players must help Abby, the string puppet, make her escape from the circus before setting out to explore a beautiful and grime world, inspired by the tone and mood of traditional fairy tales. Check out the video below to see the first act of the game in action

The Last Friend First Look Video

The Last Friend First Look Video

The Last Friend by The Stonebot Studio, Ludus Games, and Skystone Games is an interesting mash-up of tower defense and side-scrolling beat ’em up genres. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where Alpha and his rescued puppy T. Juan embark on a mission to save all the kidnapped Doggos. While traveling the world in an upgradeable RV, they encounter a lot of enemies, but luckily each new dog they rescue brings a unique ability to the fight. Check out the video below to see the first few levels of The Last Friend in action

Embr

Embr

Embr is a frantic multiplayer title where players must fight fires and save clients from burning buildings. While it can be played solo, it’s clear that the game was designed for groups of four. Things start out relatively straightforward, but as players progress through the three districts, the missions become a lot more convoluted. This might annoy players looking for a straightforward firefighting game, but the large levels filled with traps and puzzles do keep things interesting. Embr does have some rough edges and can do with a bit more polish in its current state, but overall it is a lot of fun.

Gameplay: An absolute blast to play with friends and plenty of reasons to keep coming back for more.

Graphics: The visuals are simple but fit the over-the-top style of the game.

Sound: Decent sound effects and a nice jazzy soundtrack to accompany the chaos

Half Dead Special Look Video

Half Dead Special Look Video

Half Dead by Room710Games is a multiplayer sci-fi game about a violent television show. Players are arrested for “crimes of a violent nature” but are given the option to participate in the “Half Dead” show for a chance at freedom. Unfortunately, the show takes place in a facility composed of a network of rooms. To locate the exit, players must make their way through these rooms while trying to avoid the ones filled with deadly traps. Half Dead is currently 50% off until the 4th of October, 2021, as part of the Steam Week Long Deal. Check out the video below to see the “Standard” mode of the game in action with a group of three players

Merek’s Market First Look Video

Merek’s Market First Look Video

Merek’s Market by Big Village Games is a chaotic crafting game about running a medieval shop. Players can hop into the campaign mode for a comical single-player experience or team up with three friends in couch co-op to supply the whole town. Running a successful shop requires haggling, bartering, and, of course, crafting. Check out the video below to see a few levels from the campaign mode in action as well as the co-op mode with two players

Flewfie’s Adventure First Look Video

Flewfie’s Adventure First Look Video

Flewfie’s Adventure by Cosmic Boop and Valorware is an epic side-scrolling adventure through the cute and colorful world of Cutemellow. A cruel, angry cat named Uzzu has stolen a UFO and is invading along with a swarm of monsters, so it is up to Flewfie and friends to put a stop to them! Luckily Flewfie also has access to a UFO with a powerful beam and customizable weapons. In addition, a friend can join in on the adventure for more fun, thanks to the 2-player local co-op mode. Check out the video below, which features the first level of the adventure