Retro games always excite us.
They remind us of their sweet childhood memories and good old days.
Here are the new retro games for Android to relive the Nostalgia. (released in 2022).
Do you remember “Tetris”?
It’s one of the highest-selling and played games on the Planet & will remain in the future I think.
With games like AR games and GTA, Far Cry, Halo, etc, we can not forget Retro games.
And the great thing is that one day these games will become Retro games.
In this list, most games are from the NEO GEO platform, and according to Wikipedia = The Neo Geo is a video game platform developed and designed by SNK and supported from 1990 to 2004.
Why Retro games are awesome?
- They trigger nostalgic memories.
- They remind us of our childhood.
- They are easy to play.
- They look cool.
- They are cheaper and almost require very negligible hardware.
- Super Mario games are the epitome of gaming for people of that generation that can never be forgotten.
- They offer unique chiptune music.
- They are just simple Plug play and don’t require next-gen consoles and PC machines.
- Their gameplay designs were great and if we compare them with that time.
- For most of us, these games were the first games that we played. And the first things are special and can never be forgotten, in fact, “First impression is the last impression“.
So, here are the new Retro games for Android to relive the Nostalgia.
1- KOF 2002 ACA NEOGEO [PAID]
“King of Fighters” the name is enough.
Play these classic NEOGEO games on Android and the difficulty level is also good.
2- ZED BLADE ACA NEOGEO [PAID]
NEOGEO’s masterpiece games are now available in the app on Android.
“King of Fighters” the name is enough.
Play these classic NEOGEO games on Android and the difficulty level is also good.
ZED BLADE is a horizontal-scrolling shoot ’em up released by NMK in 1994.
With the ability to select aircraft weaponry, you can battle in a way that fits your play style.
Join Operation Ragnarok to destroy the giant runaway fortress Yggdrasil.
3- DOOM (DOS PLAYER)
Doom is one of the most nostalgic games for me and rightly speaking it is one of the first shooting games for that time that has pioneered the shooting games genre.
Gameplay overview –
Some scientific operation goes wrong on Phobos.
It seems the scientists have opened a gateway straight to Hell.
Phobos base is overrun with demonic creatures, and the whole of Deimos simply vanishes.
A squad of marines is sent to Phobos, but all except one are quickly slaughtered.
It falls to the surviving marine to grab some guns and strike back at the demons.
So, play this game and relive the nostalgia.
DOOM II (DOS Player)
DOOM 2 (DOS Player) allows you to play the original DOS games on Android.
In this sequel to the original DOOM, the protagonist is still the same hero – the last remaining space marine.
After having single-handedly saved Mars from demonic threat, he returns to Earth, only to find out that the demons have already invaded it, killed most of its inhabitants, or possessed them.
It’s his task to bring down the force field around the last operational star port to allow the remnants of mankind to escape to the stars.
4- KOF ’94 ACA NEOGEO [PAID]
This game was originally launched in 1994.
And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series.
Now on smartphones, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options.
KOF ’94’s unique 3-on-3 battles and intricate special move systems had a massive impact on subsequent fighting games.
5- Night Skate [PAID]
Night Skate is one of the best no-nonsense retro-looking games for Android & iOS.
This is the journey of a girl with a skateboard and the world around herself.
The skateboard graphics are well done and the revolving skateboard effect is cool.
There is an endless night to skate so go on.
6- FATAL FURY ACA NEOGEO [PAID]
NEOGEO’s masterpiece games are now available in the app on Android.
‘FATAL FURY’ is a fighting game released by SNK in 1991.
Players take part in brutal street fights in a variety of locations, with the goal of toppling the infamous crime lord Geese Howard.
FATAL FURY 2 ACA NEOGEO [PAID]
NOTE: This game requires Android 9 and above.
“FATAL FURY 2” is a fighting game released by SNK in 1992.
Terry, Andy, and Joe return from the previous installment along with five new fighters in order to decide who is the strongest one.
In addition to Desperation Moves which can change the outcome of the battle, the two-lane plane mechanic is back stronger than ever, allowing players to fight each other in stage backgrounds.
7- SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad [PAID]
This game is from the same company SNK.
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad is a military action game released by SNK in 1998.
Four mercenaries have risen up to thwart the ambitions of a massive corporation.
In addition to a main attack, weapon, and jump abilities, vehicles have also been added to the gameplay, which together with branching paths give the player the ultimate freedom in choosing how they will take on stages.
8- SAMURAI SHOWDOWN ACANEOGEO [PAID]
NEOGEO’s masterpiece games are now available in the app on Android.
“SAMURAI SHODOWN” is a fighting game that was originally released by SNK in 1993.
The game features 12 swordmasters, each with their own unique personality.
They will battle it out among each other before taking on Shiro Tokisada Amakusa in the game’s climax.
One of the unique characteristics of this game is the Rage Gauge which fills up as the player takes damage.
Once that gauge is full the character’s attacks do more damage, keeping the battles tense and exciting.
9- FINAL FANTASY VI [PAID]
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster.
A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series.
Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.
The game features universally adapted 2D pixel graphics, including iconic FINAL FANTASY character designs.
10- OVER TOP ACA NEOGEO [PAID]
“OVER TOP” is a racing game released by SNK in 1996.
In this game, the players will participate in breathtaking races through urban areas, mountainous regions, and snowy roads.
The courses also feature weather variations to add more variety to the game.
In addition to the various vehicles with different performance factors which players can use,
they can also enjoy the thrill of drifting their way through corners to clear courses.
CONCLUSION
I hope while glancing through the list you must remember your nostalgic moments.
So, these are the best New Retro games for Android to relive the Nostalgia. (released in 2022).
Mainly the fighting and the NEOGEO games are there.
They are like a treasure for those who have experienced them.
That’s all.
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