Saskrotch, one of the chiptune artists I truly enjoy listening to, and who recently appeared on the official Chiptuned Rockman arrange album, created an Internet label last year dedicated to releasing chiptune albums called “Handheld Heroes.” Since May 2008, they have been trickling out releases, slowly but steadily, of every size and style; and even though their approach visually is simplistic with the use of MySpace as an outlet, don’t let that fool you. The music is anything but simplistic. Their latest release came this October, and it is by California’s pride and joy, Wizwars. Actually I think most people who know him wouldn’t admit it.
Jokes aside, Wizwars has climbed the ladder over the last year, gaining more and more recognition with his awesome dance chiptunes, and also the chiptune/live instrument combo “Fly Away” which was a fan favorite earlier this year. He’s now here with GAME BOY ROCK!! on Handheld Heroes, which has received huge download numbers and universal praise from the chiptune community.
But will OSV echo that praise? Maybe we’ll hate it and absolutely trash it to pieces, or maybe even judge it purely on Wiz’s size, cause the man does love his bacon. Find out in our review of Game Boy Rock!!. (more…)