Chillingo has announced the release of retro-style arcade shooter Pixel Ranger, available now for all iPhone and iPod touch. Developed by MetroGames, Pixel Ranger is a wallet-friendly shoot-‘em-up.
The Quality Index champions the best pixel-art games on iPhone.
Turn the clock back to 1986 with these five pixel-art gems.
Pocket Gamer: If we’d have known that blocky pixel-based visuals would enjoy such an astonishing renaissance we’d have held onto our dusty old Commodore 64 instead of shipping it off to the charity shop back in the mid-'90s.
Regrets aside, it’s clear that old skool aesthetics are striking a chord with iOS gamers these days, judging by the sheer volume of pixel-focused titles available on the App Store.
GameZebo: Same great crazy retro shooting action as before – but now it fits in your pocket! Evolves on its Facebook predecessor rather than being a basic port.
