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Arcade and classic gaming — reviewed, collected, and restored since the 1980s.

Blog of @rolyretro since 2011, collector of arcade cabinets, all the old gaming consoles and home computers, classic handheld devices and 40 years of hands-on experience.

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Atic Atac Game Review for the ZX Spectrum

Atic Atac was a classic action adventure game for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum by Ultimate Play the Game, one of the first 48k Spectrum titles

13 July 2024

Arcade Cabinet Restoration

Follow my restoration of this old BAS Arcade cabinet. In the first update I tackle the monitor, the woodwork, the control panel and controls

28 October 2017

Grandstand Munchman 80's handheld review

Anyone looking for a 80s handheld version of PacMan need look no further than Grandstand's classic Munchman. Was it any good? Find out here.

17 March 2012

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Top 10 NES / Famicom Games

My Top 10 NES and Famicom games, from Mega Man 2 and Castlevania to Zelda, Metroid and Super Mario Bros., plus a few honourable mentions.

9 May 2026

Top 10 Amiga Games

My top 10 Amiga games, from Turrican II and Cannon Fodder to Lemmings, SWOS and Another World, plus the near misses and how to play them today.

17 April 2026

Top 10 BBC Micro Games

My top 10 BBC Micro games, from Killer Gorilla and Chuckie Egg to Exile and Elite, plus the ones that nearly made it and how to play them today.

4 April 2026

From the Workshop

BAS Arcade Cabinet Restoration - Part 2

Part 2 of my BAS Arcade Cabinet restoration, where I renovate the coin doors, marquee and metalwork of this iconic British JAMMA machine

13 January 2018

The Arcade Shed Build - Part 1

Follow the build of an arcade shed at the bottom of my garden, using a standard wooden shed with extra insulation for use all year round.

30 December 2017

Arcade Cabinet Restoration

Follow my restoration of this old BAS Arcade cabinet. In the first update I tackle the monitor, the woodwork, the control panel and controls

28 October 2017

Find a Retro Game Shop Near You

The UK Retro Game Store Locator — a hand-curated directory of brick-and-mortar shops selling classic games and hardware.

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About RolyRetro

Collecting and playing since the 1980s. Six arcade cabinets, two purpose-built arcade sheds, and every major console released in the UK. Every article on this site comes from hands-on experience.