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X-Out: Resurfaced Review – A Deep-Sea Shoot’em Up That Makes Waves

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Now this is literally a blast from the past! Fabulously reborn from the Rainbow Arts Amiga classic, X-Out will give your Nintendo Switch a nice jolt of nostalgia.

This revitalised classic takes the beloved 1989 Commodore 64 shoot’em-up and plunges it into modern waters, offering both nostalgia for seasoned gamers and fresh excitement for newcomers.

A Deep-Sea Adventure Awaits

Set beneath the ocean’s surface, X-Out: Resurfaced stands out in the shoot’em-up genre with its unique underwater setting. As the pilot of a formidable submarine, you’re tasked with thwarting an alien invasion brewing in the ocean’s depths. The game’s horizontal scrolling action challenges you to navigate treacherous terrains, dodge relentless enemies, and unleash a barrage of firepower to restore peace beneath the waves.

Customise Your Submarine

One of the standout features is the extensive submarine customisation. Before diving into each mission, you’re allotted a budget to outfit your vessel. Choose from a variety of submarines—like the agile Trilobyte or the robust Shark—and equip them with an arsenal of weapons, including heat shots, flamethrowers, and smart bombs. This strategic layer adds depth, allowing you to tailor your loadout to your playstyle and the challenges ahead.

Stunning Visuals and Sound

The developers have done a commendable job updating the game’s visuals. The underwater environments are richly detailed, immersing players in a world teeming with aquatic life and hidden dangers. Complementing the visuals is a captivating soundtrack that evokes a sense of mystery and urgency, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Challenge and Replayability

X-Out: Resurfaced is not for the faint-hearted. Its challenging gameplay demands precision and strategy, especially with its no-continue system—losing all your health means starting over. However, this difficulty is part of the game’s charm, offering a rewarding experience for those who master its mechanics. For added fun, team up with a friend in the two-player mode and tackle the alien menace together.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a fan of the original X-Out or a newcomer seeking a fresh and challenging shoot’em-up, X-Out: Resurfaced delivers on all fronts. Its blend of classic gameplay with modern enhancements makes it a must-have for your Nintendo Switch library. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure!

Details:

  • Platforms: XB/SW/PS5/PC
  • Genre: Shooter
  • Price: €19.99 / £17.99 / AU$29.99
  • Release date: 20th February 2025
  • Developer: Ziggurat
  • Publisher: ININ Games

Disclaimer: X-Out: Resurfaced NS code was kindly provided by PR Hound for this review.

Documentary: Lemmings 30th Anniversary

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For all of you that are fans of Lemmings (us included!), set aside 2 hours and watch this awesome free documentary, Lemmings: Can You Dig It?

This true story of the creation of Lemmings features all the talented people involved in bringing this classic title for us to enjoy. From the computer rooms in Dundee to the world-changing UK games scene that exists today; through the voices of those who were there at the time and those who grew up playing it, watch and enjoy Lemmings: Can You Dig It?!


source: Exient



Monsters of Terror: The Best Wizard of Wor Clone on the Amiga!

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Everyone knows by now that we love all things Star Wars, Double Dragon, Galaga and pinball, amongst many others. However, not many know that we have another love called Wizard of Wor!

We keep going back to playing Wizard of Wor on the Commodore 64, because it’s just so jolly fun and a cracking arcade conversion. Since there was never an official Wizard of Wor game released on the Amiga, lots of peeps missed out on playing a great game (Ed: unless they kept their C64 to play it on)! But don’t fret too much, as there is a top notch clone of Wizard of Wor for the Amiga, called Monsters of Terror, created by the super talented Matthias Bock (aka: flurrycow/lazycow).

Do yourself a favour, grab this game now, as it’s darn awesome!


source: WTF Game Tracks



Kickstart A Hit Of AMIGA Nostalgia

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We recently delved into some of our forgotten boxes, hidden deep in our vault (aka: the garage) which were choc-full of classic video games.

What we found totally blew our mind – a treasure trove of Amiga gems! We are still shaking our head in disbelief in how we could have forgotten about these games – it is sacrilege.

Let’s get one thing straight, as much as we still love our Atari ST, the Amiga, with its various models we’ve had the pleasure of playing on, from the 500, CDTV, 2000 to the 1200 and CD32, it still holds a dear place in our bitmap heart.

So come on an intoxicating nostalgic journey with us by scrolling through the below games, but don’t rush through the photos, as you may miss an old favourite!

PS: Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook to let us know which game(s) gave you a warm and fuzzy feeling 🙂

 

Retro Gaming Paper Crafting

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Who would have thought it, paper craft models of some of the most iconic classic gaming consoles and computers!

The best part of these paper craft designs is that even peeps like us can follow the instructions without fear of breaking anything rare that we couldn’t replace.

No matter your classic gaming tastes, artists and designer, Rocky Bergen has you covered, from the Amiga 500, Sega Master System, TRS-80 Model III to the ZX Spectrum, Atari ST and even the glorious Sharp X68000 amongst many many others!

So what are you are you waiting for, get printing, cutting and crafting!

image source: Rocky Bergen

 

Complete Amiga Sales History from Commodore in Germany

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On the back of having world-breaking sales records with their Commodore 64, looks like Commodore didn’t do too shabbily with their Amiga line of computers.

Thanks to the folks at distrita, we can now check out the complete Amiga units sold history for Commodore in Germany!

• Amiga 500: 1,160,500 (Includes Amiga 500+ sales of 79,500)
• Amiga 600: 193,000
• Amiga 2000: 124,500
• Amiga 1200: 95,500
• Amiga 1000: 30,500
• Amiga CD32: 25,000
• Amiga CDTV: 25,800
• Amiga 3000: 14,380 (Includes Amiga 3000T sales)
• Amiga 4000: 11,300 (Includes Amiga 4000 030 sales)

Going by these units sold numbers, the total Amiga computers sold in Germany was 1,759,980 – not bad at all.

Some interesting nuggets in these numbers include the fact that the shortest lived Amiga line, the Commodore (Amiga) CDTV sold more units than the Amiga CD32! Having both the CDTV and CD32, let’s just say that the CDTV still looks gorgeous on our desk. Oh yeah, the CDTV is also the only Amiga to have MIDI – sorry our beloved Atari STe 😉

story source: distrita

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Relics Unearthed From The Codemasters Vault

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When we saw Codemasters’ thread on Twitter of all the relics they found in their vault, our knees buckled due to all of the nostalgia. Check out the classic games, consoles and peripherals they unearthed from their storage, some being over three decades old! We are well and truly intoxicated with nostalgia.

The gobsmackingly gorgeous Sega Saturn Development Unit. It’s MASSIVE!


source: Codemasters via Twitter

 

 

Top 5 Games Charts: September 1995

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There was a shift in the mid 1990’s: the SNES and Mega Drive were still being enjoyed by millions around the world, however, the tide had started to turn towards the more powerful gaming systems.

Cast your mind back to September 1995. Try and recall what the top 5 games were on the Atari Jaguar, 3DO and the venerable Amiga. If you can’t remember, then I hope these charts jog your memory. Happy gaming !

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