Astebros' gorgeous pixel-art visuals, soaring chiptune soundtrack, and roguelite mechanics offer a fresh take for those seeking a rich and rewarding adventure for Sega Genesis enthusiasts.

It always sounded a bit crunchy, but crunchy in a good way. SEGA’s 16-bit console, whether you call it the Genesis or Mega Drive, always had a unique sound thanks to it’s Yamaha YM2612 sound chip.

But it went from selling over 30 million Sega Genesis consoles at the height of its fame in 1993 to selling just 3 million units of its final console before pulling the plug on its hardware empire.

As a Sega stan, I honestly didn't think I'd be using a retro handheld to emulate Genesis and Saturn games in 2025. Yet, I keep finding myself reaching for a specific portable console, one that ...