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What We Found in the Vault

Final Fantasy IV Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review label – The Old School Game Vault retro RPG review.

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy IV GBA Review – Classic Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance

Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

Final Fantasy VI Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review badge – Retro RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

RPG Rewind: Final Fantasy VI GBA Review – Masterpiece Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance

I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...

golden sun gba review by the old school game vault

RPG Rewind: Golden Sun’s Epic GBA Story – A Narrative Review of the RPG Classic

As someone who’s been buying and selling retro GBA games for over 18 years, I’ve revisited each title not just as a...

Advance Wars GBA cartridge with The Old School Game Vault logo and bold red Review text overlay

Tactical Throwback: Advance Wars Review – Strategic Fun Awaits on the Game Boy Advance

Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it...

Fire Emblem GBA cartridge with review label – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault for Game Boy Advance collectors and fans.

Tactical Throwback: Fire Emblem GBA Review – Game Boy Advance Gameplay Guide

Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its...

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon GBA cartridge with review overlay – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

Tactical Throwback: Shining Force GBA Review – A Classic Tactical RPG Experience

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

Colorful 90s-style graphic with bold retro lettering saying 'Back to the 90s', surrounded by nostalgic icons like a cassette tape, high-top sneaker, and pixel shapes – evoking the era of classic Legend of Zelda SNES and Game Boy games

Retro Deep Dive: The Legend of Zelda in the 1990s – Complete Guide to Every 90s Zelda Game

The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic video game series of all time. With over 51 million copies sold during...

Batman and X-Men retro video game characters – classic superhero gaming artwork

Best Retro Superhero Games – Batman, X-Men, and More Classics You Can Still Play Today

A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

Batman and X-Men retro video game characters – classic superhero gaming artwork

Best Retro Superhero Games – Batman, X-Men, and More Classics You Can Still Play Today

A nostalgic deep dive into the best retro superhero video games, spotlighting timeless Batman and X-Men titles that...

Screenshot of Splatterhouse on the TurboGrafx-16 showing Rick in a hockey mask fighting gory monsters in a dark, blood-soaked level

Expert Recap: Best Retro Horror Games – Scary Titles from the ’80s and ’90s

Most retro gaming fans have a closet full of widely-known platformers, RPGs, and party games. And why wouldn’t they?...

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