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What We Found in the Vault

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?...

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

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 & Gameplay Masterpiece

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

Post-apocalyptic video game characters from The Last of Us, Death Stranding, and Mad Max – immersive narrative-driven action games

Gaming Evolution – The Rise of Immersive Storytelling in Video Games

Explore in-depth analysis of video game storytelling, design mechanics, player choices, and the emotional experiences...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard

Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

Top 10 retro video game consoles featuring logos from Sega, NES, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and TurboGrafx-16.

Nostalgia Ranked: The 10 Best Retro Gaming Consoles

From pixelated adventures to unforgettable boss battles, retro gaming connects generations through nostalgia and...

Collection of TurboGrafx-16 and TurboGrafx-CD retro game covers – selling TurboGrafx games trade-in FAQ guide

TurboGrafx FAQ – TurboGrafx-16 HuCards & CD Trade In Guide

Get answers to all your questions about selling TurboGrafx-CD and TurboGrafx-16 HuCard games — from condition...

Best TurboGrafx-16 Shmups – Featuring Air Zonk and Classic Shoot 'Em Up Space Ship

TurboGrafx Shmup Rankings: The 10 Best Shoot ’Em Ups You Must Play

The TurboGrafx-16 may have flown under the radar, but it delivered some of the most innovative and arcade-accurate...