BizHawk

By now we've become accustomed to the existence of emulators, apps, and programs that run video games meant for other, very specific systems. Generally speaking, emulators tend to center themselves around a single console.

BizHawk, on the other hand, tries to offer support for multiple platforms, allowing the user to enjoy a plethora of titles from different consoles, pertaining to different eras.

The feature that stands out the most when running this application is how adaptable it is. You feed it a certain console-specific file, a ROM or ISO, and it instantly adjusts itself to run it. It can detect if you're trying to run a Game Boy or PSX game. And speaking of compatible consoles and systems, the application will currently run Apple II, Atari, Nintendo, Neo Geo, Sega, and PSX games, just to name a few. Further additions are planned as stated by the developer.

Saving your game progress won't be an issue since there are 10 slots available that you can overwrite at any time. Control the speed of the game, if you'd like to improve the overall gaming experience. You can even record your adventure or take snapshots of special moments. You get a couple of indicators, as part of the app's HUD. Check frame rate and similar aspects at any given time.

Since it is safe to assume that this program only deals with retro consoles, you won't experience too many issues. In fact, in the test that we've conducted, the application ran our file without any issues. It automatically detected the settings and even the screen size for optimal functionality. Format, region, integrity detection, all of these aspects are flawlessly carried by the app.

In terms of control, once again the app proves its flexibility. You can either work with compatible controllers and remap button functions, or you could go with a classic mouse and keyboard combo, also assigning various actions to whichever buttons you find most useful. Thus, this C# multi-system emulator might be the best way to enjoy a couple of classic games without wasting time on making too many adjustments for the ultimate retro experience.