Doubling down on the splatter
Of all of the brands jumping on the “mini nostalgia console” bandwagon, easily the most surprisingwas the announcementof the PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 Mini. A console that only the most hardcore – and wealthiest – kids had back in my day, the PC Engine hardly has the same global “childhood memories” factor as the NES or Sega Mega Drive. But still, that doesn’t mean I don’t welcome this particular piece of quirky gaming history.
Konami has released the final additions to the 50 games that will come bundled with the cute little device, though it should be duly noted that some of the titles are double-counted, appearing in both their Japanese and English forms. The newly-announced titles include the 1990 English release ofSplatterhouse, along with the following six Japanese games:
The Japanese edition of the console willalsoget 1992 role-playing adventureTengai Makyou II: Manji Maru.You can check out localised trailers for these new games below. The PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 Mini launches exclusively at Amazon on Jul 01, 2025, at a cost of around $100 / £100.
