Belle Boomerang

Wonderful little game and on Retro mode it's no joke (maybe don't play it that way first like I did... oops). The sprite work and tiles are great (love the color choices) and thank you for making a pixelated throwback with a consistent rendering resolution! Why do so many modern devs not understand this?! On easy/normal mode this is probably a 2-3 hour game, but I went for 100% on retro and it took 9 hours!

Probably the most underrated game in my library. Is a 100 hour + game? No, but it`s not trying to be. It is a simple, fun Platformer with Power-ups, unique Levels, adorable characters, a great OST, fantastic Pixel art and good bosses. In conclusion, it`s worth your money.

Actual Banger

Charming retro action platformer with a diverse set of environments and good level design. On the higher end of difficulty for just beating, but it has that kind of feel that classic NES and Sega side scrollers have. Easy recommend for anyone who looks for those types of games.

Certified Hood Classic

This game is a cute, challenging, carefully curated experience. There is an abundance of attention to detail and small touches that give a ton of charm. The difficulty is pretty high on the retro mode, but this is a fairly breezy game for all skill levels on the beginner difficulty. I never felt like my deaths were unfair, and you end up picking up the feel for the controls after a little while. Absolutely recommended if you like old-school platformers like Kirby's Dream Land or Super Mario Land. Also, everything has eyes.

Of all the games I've played here on Steam that aim to be "retro", Belle Boomerang is one that hits it out of the park. It nails that perfect NES style aesthetic (or for one level, the GB style) and is very reminiscent of games such as Cocoron or Kirby's Dreamland. The main mechanic of this game involves copying certain powers such as cherry to throw items, static to zip around surfaces, or bubble to hit enemies above you. These vary in fun, but in a game with several different powers at your disposal, you're bound to have a few personal favourites. One thing that felt unique about this game that I personally liked was the "backstage" world. The enemies you encounter throughout the game gradually appear to populate the area. It sort of reminded me of how NES and SNES games would have enemy role calls at the end of games, but in an interactive environment. All in all, I recommend Belle Boomerang to anyone with an appreciation for the classics, or who wants to play a short, cute platformer.