Tubey, Author at Gaming Respawn

Swarm Universe Review

TubeyApr 14, 2017August 13, 20180

The top down shmup genre is one were innovation is hard to come by, simply because it’s been done over and over again pretty much

SkyKeepers Review

TubeyMar 31, 2017August 13, 20180

When you play enough 2D indie action platformers, you have to resist the urge to roll your eyes when you see yet another one and

Red Barton & the Sky Pirates Review

TubeyMar 14, 2017August 12, 20180

The Steam store page for Red Barton & the Sky Pirates says it is reminiscent of N64 classic Star Fox and the arcade smash hit

The Retro Chronicles…Blue Dragon

TubeyMar 14, 2017March 14, 20170

The year is 2006. After a flurry of JRPGs in the wake of the game-changing Final Fantasy VII on the PS1, the following generation of consoles

Four Last Things Review

TubeyMar 1, 2017August 12, 20180

After a playthrough of The Curse of Monkey Island for my Retro Chronicles series, I got the bug for more point & click adventure goodness.

The Retro Chronicles…The Curse of Monkey Island

TubeyFeb 23, 20170

When you sit down and boot up a game, what is it you’re looking for? Is it a challenge to sink your teeth into? Or

Poi Review

TubeyFeb 19, 2017August 12, 20180

Poi is an assortment of contradictions. It is both anachronistic and modern. It is eye-catching yet also easy to ignore. It is even shallow and

The Retro Chronicles…Saboteur II: Avenging Angel

TubeyFeb 11, 20171

Hey, who’s the earliest strong female lead character you can think of in video gaming? Okay, yeah, you’re going to say Samus, and fair enough

Quarantine Review

TubeyFeb 9, 2017August 12, 20180

This review is based on the current build of Quarantine as of 9th February 2017 – the game is currently in the Early Access phase

The Retro Chronicles… Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries

TubeyFeb 1, 2017February 1, 20170

One genre that has mysteriously died a death in recent years is real-time strategy. Sure, you have Starcraft II and the Total War series, but

Early Impressions: RimWorld

TubeyJan 28, 2017January 28, 20171

Wow, where to start? RimWorld is a game that I’ve owned and played since August 2016 – I have ploughed hundreds of hours into it,

The Retro Chronicles…Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

TubeyJan 25, 20170

CROC: LEGEND OF THE GOBBOS Release Date: 1997 (PS1/Saturn) Genre: 3D platformer Developer: Argonaut Software Publisher: Fox Interactive Available: PS1 (Version reviewed), Sega Saturn, as

The Retro Chronicles…CTR: Crash Team Racing

TubeyJan 18, 20170

CTR: Crash Team Racing Release Date: 1999/2000 Genre: Kart racer Developer: Naughty Dog Publisher: Sony Available: PS1 (Version reviewed), re-released on PS3, PSP & PS

The Retro Chronicles…Krusty’s Super Fun House

TubeyJan 11, 20170

KRUSTY’S SUPER FUN HOUSE Release Date: 1992/93 Genre: Puzzle-platformer Developer: Audiogenic Publisher: Virgin Games/Acclaim (Flying Edge) Available: Sega Mega Drive (version reviewed), SNES – minor

The Retro Chronicles…Dragon’s Lair: The Legend

TubeyJan 4, 20170

DRAGON’S LAIR: THE LEGEND Release Date: 1991/92 Genre: Puzzle-platformer Developer: Elite Publisher: Epic Records Available: Nintendo Game Boy You’ve never heard of this game in

The Retro Chronicles… Dizzy II: Treasure Island Dizzy

TubeyDec 30, 20160

DIZZY II: TREASURE ISLAND DIZZY Release Date: 1988/1989 Genre: Puzzle-platformer Developer: The Oliver Twins Publisher: Codemasters Available: Originally on ZX Spectrum, ported to Commodore 64,