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Alwa’s Awakening Review: A Charming, Punishing 8-Bit Metroidvania

Alwa's Awakening review: Elden Pixels' 8-bit Metroidvania drops Zoe into a hostile land with a magic staff, 25+ chiptunes, and forgiving checkpoints. 7.5/10.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 16, 2026

An armored hero stands amid the machines of an ancient factory, blade raised against a terrible foe.

Game Reviews8.8/10

Mega Man 9 Proved Retro Could Be a Design Choice, Not a Gimmick

Mega Man 9 review: Capcom's 2008 retro throwback looks like 1987 but hides a sharp story about obsolete robots, plus eight Robot Masters and brutal difficulty.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 14, 2026

The blue robot hero springs toward a waiting foe amid a bright, familiar stage.

Game Reviews7.2/10

Mega Man 6 Sends the NES Series Out Without a New Idea in Its Head

Mega Man 6 (1993) was the NES's last 8-bit Mega Man game. Review of its Robot Masters, Rush Adaptors, Energy Balancer and 7.2/10 score.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 7, 2026