Impossible Mission

System: Commodore 64 Release date: August 1984 Gear up for a heart-pounding spy caper with Impossible Mission on the Commodore 64, the August 1984 classic that puts you in the slick shoes of a secret agent infiltrating a mad scientist’s lair. This iconic platformer blends stealth, puzzles, and action, but does it still hold up…

Bubble Bobble

System: Commodore 64 Release date: August 1987 Get ready to pop some bubbles and save the day with Bubble Bobble on the Commodore 64, the August 1987 arcade classic that brought dino-duo Bub and Bob to the retro scene. This colourful platformer is all about trapping enemies in bubbles and bursting them for points, but…

Wario Land 2

System: Game Boy Release date: March 1998 Strap in for a greedy treasure hunt with Wario Land II, the 1998 platformer that turned Mario’s rival into a proper star. This quirky 8-bit romp trades coins for chaos, but does it still shine in 2025? Let’s smash some blocks and see if Wario’s second outing is…

Pokemon: Red & Blue

System: Game Boy Release date: October 1999 Hop into the time machine for a nostalgic romp with Pokémon Red and Blue, the 1998 monster-collecting classics that sparked a global obsession. These 8-bit Kanto adventures are pure retro gold, but in 2025, do they still have what it takes to be the very best? Let’s sling…

Tetris

System: Game Boy Release date: September 1990 Oi, retro gamers! Strap in for a proper nostalgic bash with Tetris on the Game Boy, the 1989 block-stacking legend that’s still got us humming that catchy tune. This isn’t just a game—it’s a time capsule of pure, pixelated joy. But does it hold up in 2025? Let’s…