The Sega Dreamcast is often considered one of the most innovative retro gaming consoles of all time—and here at The Old School Game Vault, we ranked it as the 5th best retro console of all time in our definitive console rankings.
Final Fantasy IX remains a beloved classic, capturing the hearts of gamers with its nostalgic charm and a heartfelt return to the series’ roots on the original PlayStation.
Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its release—including me.
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with smart tactics and retro charm.
I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline (non-MMO) entry in the series since.
Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the Game Boy Advance—one of the standout RPGs of the 90s handheld era.
Contra for the NES isn’t just a game—it’s a pulse-pounding trip down memory lane, bringing back the run-and-gun action that defined a generation of classic gaming.
Few games in long-running franchises manage to truly reinvent the formula — and in a legacy series like Mario, pulling that off is nothing short of remarkable.
Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it blends colorful, retro-style graphics with deeply satisfying turn-based strategy gameplay.
