A Brand New Nintendo 64 Game Just Dropped and Players Are Loving It
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
A brand new first-person shooter called Xibalba 64 has been released for the Nintendo 64, pulling in a strong 4.9 out of 5 rating from early players and working on original hardware.
Retro hardware is having a major moment, and developers are taking the nostalgia train further than expected. Game Rant reports that a brand new first person shooter called Xibalba 64 has just launched for the classic Nintendo 64 console, pulling in an impressive 4.9 out of 5 review rating from early buyers. Developed by PhobosLab, the game serves as a launch title for ModRetro's upcoming M64 hardware, but the real win for retro enthusiasts is that the physical cartridge actually works on original, unmodified Nintendo 64 hardware complete with Rumble Pak support.
Drawing heavy inspiration from genre-defining 90s classics like Doom 64 and Quake, Xibalba 64 drops players into a Mayan underworld setting filled with high tech bases, ancient catacombs, and dense jungles. The campaign spans around three to five hours across seventeen levels, featuring fast run and gun combat, maze-like layouts, and heavy weaponry. Beyond the solo campaign, the release also packs in split-screen support with a four-player Deathmatch mode and a two-player cooperative mode.
While the review pool is currently modest, community reception has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Early players are praising the authentic low poly aesthetic and dark ambient soundtrack, proving that there is a very real appetite for physical retro releases in the modern gaming landscape. It is a fascinating reminder that while we stream games across cloud platforms and chase high frame rates on current generation rigs, the tactile appeal of popping a brand new cartridge into vintage hardware still holds a special place in the community.
Tags: Nintendo 64, Retro Gaming, FPS, Indie Games
Original article: Game Rant