Retro-, Arcade Games & DIY Projects

Retro gaming, arcade culture and DIY projects with a touch of 80s and 90s magic.
Neonfarbiger Zombie spielt an einem Arcade-Automaten in einer Retro-Spielhalle – rechts im Bild ein selbstgebauter DIY-Automat mit Spiele-Logos wie Street Fighter, Metal Slug und Pac-Man. Schriftzug: ‚Rogers Arcade

Rogers Arcade – a DIY Project

Join me on the exciting journey of building my own arcade cabinet! I’ll be sharing my planning process, the questions that come up along the way, and the solutions I discover. Maybe I’ll even inspire some of you to bring the unforgettable experience of an arcade machine into your own home!

Beitragsbild zum Game-Boy-Review von Nemesis, mit einem Zombie, der einen Game Boy mit Weltraum-Shooter zeigt, kombiniert mit Pixelgrafik des Spiels auf grünem Bildschirmhintergrund.

Nemesis

With Nemesis, Konami brings the Gradius series to the Game Boy. The game combines typical shoot-'em-up action with a modest yet charming sci-fi setting. For its time, Nemesis offers a surprisingly immersive experience, perfectly suited for short sessions on the go

Beitragsbild zu Sonic Spinball mit einer wilden Zombie-Version von Sonic, die durch ein Flipperfeld jagt. Rechts ist ein Screenshot des Spiels mit Sonic in einer Pinball-Arena zu sehen.

Sonic Spinball

Between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3, a pretty wild spin-off hit the scene: Sonic Spinball – half pinball, half platformer, total chaos. Sonic becomes the ball inside one of Dr. Robotnik’s mechanical fortresses, which resembles a giant pinball machine.

Beitragsbild von After Burner II für das Sega Mega Drive: Kampfjet mit Totenschädel im Cockpit fliegt durch Explosionen, Übergang von gezeichneter Action-Szene zu pixeliger Ingame-Grafik

After Burner II (Mega Drive)

"Get ready!" With these two words begins the high-flying ride in After Burner II, Sega's iconic jet shooter. You take control of an F-14 Tomcat and soar through the skies, always on the edge, always chasing the next adrenaline rush.

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Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

"Cadillacs and Dinosaurs" by Capcom is a primal blend of brute force, prehistoric beasts, and 90s comic book flair. Based on the comic series Xenozoic Tales, the game serves up a post-apocalyptic cocktail of Mad Max, Jurassic Park, and Final Fight.

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Snow Bros.

Snow Bros., developed by Toaplan, brought its own frosty twist to the action-puzzler genre: enemies are rolled into giant snowballs and chaotically launched through the level. The result? Fast-paced, addictive gameplay with a high "just one more round!" factor.

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Q*Bert

Q*bert, the cult arcade hit from 1982, is one of the most iconic games of the golden age of arcades. Developed by Gottlieb, the game stands out with its quirky controls, unique look, and distinctive sense of humor.