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Game of the Month: Stand Alone with Just One July
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Ready to play a one-hit wonder? That’s the vibe for July at Retro Handhelds, where the community is diving into “GotX” — their version of a gaming book club. This month’s theme is delightfully specific: games with no sequels, remakes, or spin-offs. Just pure, standalone experiences.
The lineup is a wild mix of genres and eras. For pre-1996, we’re looking at Rapid Reload on PlayStation 1, a speedy run-and-gun where you race terrorists for a legendary artifact. If you prefer N64 nostalgia, Blast Corps challenges you to steer runaway nuclear trucks by demolishing cities in real-time. And for the strategy RPG fans, Jeanne d’Arc on PSP offers a fantasy twist on history, complete with magical frog-fusion mechanics that are somehow endearing.
But wait, there’s more. The community also picked Pokémon Diamond and Pearl as the Game of the Quarter. Yes, the main series games count as “standalone” in this context, likely because they launched a distinct generation. It’s a meatier 26-hour ride that introduced the physical/special split and Wi-Fi trading.
If you’re short on time, check out the Game of the Week, which features sub-two-hour titles like S.O.S. or Monsters Probably Stole My Princess. Whether you’re chasing imaginary internet points for merch or just want to chat through the Discord, there’s a perfect little game for your schedule.