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Review UFO 50 (Switch) - A Wondrous Smorgasbord Of Retro Delights
I want to believe
While playing UFO 50 for this review, I visited an exhibition at London’s Science Museum: Power Up – a hands-on tour of the last five decades of video games. There, in an expansive, dark basement, an orange-illuminated wall of computers and consoles took me right through the 1980s. I sampled such delicacies as a flickery...
Mini Review Spelunky (Switch) - An Indie Icon And Roguelite Royalty, Finally On Switch
"I am a man of fortune, and I must seek my fortune."
These days, it feels like every other indie game released is some take on the roguelite genre, but it wasn’t always like that. At one point it was even considered a relatively fresh take on game design, and one of the games to blaze the trail in this regard was Spelunky. After receiving an...
Review Spelunky 2 (Switch) - A Masterclass In Great Roguelite Game Design
"I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed."
It’s sometimes tough to decide what you want out of a sequel of a beloved game. On one hand, you want something fresh and new that builds on and surpasses what came before. On the other, you kind of want things to stay mostly the same, because you liked what you already...
Latest Mossmouth News
Tuesday9th Sep 2025
News UFO 50 Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including an icon change
UFO 50, the excellent retro compilation for Switch, has received a fresh update to bring it up to version 1.7.8.30. There are a couple of notable additions and changes here, including a new 'pixel perfect' scaling option, and a revamp of the icon for the Switch home menu. Let's be honest, it wasn't exactly the most...
Thursday7th Aug 2025
News UFO 50 Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch Today
50 games in one
In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, Mossmouth's critically-acclaimed retro compilation, UFO 50, is out on Switch... today! The game costs $24.99 / £20.99 on the Switch eShop. Announced during today's Indie World showcase, the game was developers by the creators of Spelunky, Downwell, and Catacomb Kids. We've been itching to try...
Thursday12th Aug 2021
News Spelunky 1 And 2 Listed For 26th August Release On Switch eShop
Down down
Despite not appearing in yesterday's Nintendo Indie World Showcase, release dates for both Spelunky and Spelunky 2 have cropped up on Switch eShop — in PAL regions, at least! As spotted by Vooks, both games are apparently set for launch on Switch eShop on 26th August according
