🕹 Retro
Master System Sonic: the first hedgehog for Brazilians
Made by Ancient with a Yuzo Koshiro soundtrack, the 1991 Master System Sonic was millions of Brazilians' first contact with Sega's hedgehog.
Super NintendoChrono Trigger: the JRPG that beat time itself
Released in 1995 by Squaresoft on the Super Nintendo, Chrono Trigger united Sakaguchi, Horii and Toriyama in a time-travel JRPG that became legend. We look back at why.
Sega SaturnSonic R: The Saturn's Most Beloved and Controversial Running Game
Released in 1997, Sonic R swapped karts for a running race on the Saturn. Flawed yet endearing, it achieved cult status thanks to Richard Jacques’s soundtrack and the Tails Doll creepypasta.
PlayStation 1Legend of Mana: The Most Beautiful Watercolor Art on the PS1
Released by Squaresoft in 1999/2000, *Legend of Mana* builds its world piece by piece, features hand-painted artwork, and a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. It’s a cult classic that just keeps growing.
Super NintendoThe Mask on the Super Nintendo: The "Máskara" That Took Over the Video Rental Store
Released in 1995 for the SNES, *The Mask* became a huge hit at Brazilian video rental stores with its crazy Máskara, giant hammer, and merciless difficulty. Is it worth revisiting today?
PlayStation 1Legend of Legaia: The Cult PS1 RPG Where You Fought with Combos
Released by Sony in 1998, *Legend of Legaia* introduced the Tactical Arts system, which transformed turns into combat combos. We look back at the Mist, the Ra-Seru, and why this PS1 JRPG became a cult classic.
Mega DriveSonic Turns 35: Sega and iam8bit Re-release Sonic 1 and 2 on Mega Drive Cartridges
The most famous blue hedgehog in video games is turning 35, and Sega has decided to celebrate in a way that will delight those who grew up in the ’90s: by going back to its roots. In partnership with iam8bit, the company announced the re-release of Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 on physical Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) cartridges as part of the so-called Legacy Cartridge Collection.