Tinertia is one fantastic-looking game but the gameplay can quickly make even the most hardcore gamer frustrated with its repetitive nature and reliance on trial and error.
If you're looking for a fun albeit brief old-school shooting adventure then Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition will fit the bill.
Dragon Bros is one of the most enjoyable cooperative run and gun games that you'll ever play.
Although it's not the best Kunio-kun game, River City: Knights of Justice features enough crazy beat 'em up gameplay and classic humour to satisfy any fan of the series.
A Hole New World is a fantastic tribute to retro 2D action games and it also crafts a unique gameplay formula that's both challenging and rewarding.
God Wars Future Past is an impressive throwback to possibly the best era for turn-based strategy RPGs.
Mighty Gunvolt Burst is an overall fun and fitting tribute to retro 2D action games that stars two recent heroes in the genre.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is chock full of action RPG goodness that'll delight any genre fan for dozens of hours.
Danger Zone takes a mode that's been around for 15 years and manages to make a somewhat enjoyable game out of it.
Jump Stars is a mostly enjoyable multiplayer party game with simple yet fun single-screen 2D platforming gameplay within a variety of stages.
Cubit HD's cheerful sights and groovy tunes fail to make up for its frustrating and bare-bones gameplay.
Lock's Quest is definitely a game worthy of bringing back from obscurity but this version contains performance issues that frequently make it tough to enjoy.
Countless fantastic 2D action games released since Cave Story initially debuted yet it remains a wonderful experience that every genre fan needs to play.
Shu is a memorable and charming little 2D adventure that features varied gameplay and plenty of replay value.
Chroma Squad is not only a worthy tribute to Power Rangers; it's also one of the best indie SRPGs ever created.
If you're a fan of Utawarerumono then Mask of Deception is definitely a worthwhile addition to the series.
Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku! is a fun and basic dungeon-crawling action RPG that's best enjoyed in short sessions.
Although Paddle Vs. Paddle is a very bare-bones game and has a disappointing single player component, I must admit that the concept is solid for some enjoyable multiplayer matches.
Hardcore JRPG enthusiasts will find Dark Rose Valkyrie to be one of the most rewarding games in recent memory while casual genre fans may be put off by the overall complexity and repetitive missions.
Unit 4 is a challenging and unique platformer that serves up a varied and satisfying campaign.