Bistro Boys review desk

Reviews with the dust left on

Patient verdicts on old games, new reissues, and the stories still worth slotting into the cartridge.

Scores are a snapshot, not a spreadsheet. We care about what a game does, who it stays with, and whether it earns another play.

Fresh from the cabinet

3 verdicts

This 16-bit fantasy adventure earns its quiet confidence with thoughtful exploration, exacting puzzles, and a world that rewards attention.

A clever handheld quest that turns limited space into an advantage, with smart systems and one stubborn late-game wall.

A fast, funny racer that gets the feeling of the arcade exactly right, even when its tracks run out of fresh ideas.