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Vectrex Mini interview - David Oghia talks up the nostalgic vector powerhouse

Having been wowed by the news of the Vectrex Mini at Gamescom , I rushed off some questions to VectrexOn's main man  David Oghia . After a post-event, well earned, break, he's kindly given us a lot of detail about the project and some new images of the unit to share.  His story mirrors mine somewhat, Vectrex represents a glowing, unaffordable, obelisk of gaming power from our youth! But he's had the energy and drive to do something about it, and met the right people to get the job done!  What first got you interested in Vectrex and what spawned the idea of a Mini version? I’ve always been passionate about retro-gaming, but my first love was computers rather than consoles — the ZX81, then the Commodore 128. I only really discovered the console world in the late 90s, which is when I got my very first Vectrex. Of course, I had seen it in stores back in 1983, but at that time it was far too expensive for me.  Today, I own five Vectrex systems at home. Vector-based games ...
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Lumo 2 lights up on consoles

Bringing the isometric puzzle and adventure joy of Spectrum gaming into the modern age, Lumo from developer Triple Eh? (aka Gareth Noyce) was one of favourite Vita indies, almost a decade years ago. But then, nothing. 

Now, Numskull has relit the flame with a sequel, Lumo 2, that popped into existence pretty much out of nowhere (certainly to me).

Throwing out nods to the likes of Mission Impossible, Uridium and Space Harrier among the many mini-games and levels, it is a, extended, glossier, love letter to classic gaming and looks like a higher-fidelity, trickier adventure. 


I was delighted to see the floating little wizard character adorning new box art for this successor offering more retro-fun gaming, and even better that its already out on digital stores and physical shelves featuring:

  • 100 Puzzle-Filled Rooms – Navigate intricate, interconnected challenges that test your platforming skills.
  • Classic Arcade Mini-Games – Master three retro-inspired mini-games that shake up the adventure.
  • Treasure Hunt – Track down 25 hidden cassettes and relive the nostalgia of the 8-bit era.
  • Daring Duck Challenges – Collect 20 elusive ducks, each demanding precision and skill to reach.
With the physical release on Switch and PS5 in standard or collectors' editions with plenty of goodies, help celebrate the joy of retro with a little Lumo in your life.  

Current pricing: 
Digital eShop £15.99 (launch sale, normally £19.99)
Digital PSN £19.99
Standard physical £34.99
Collector physical £49.99

 



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