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Episode 97 : Gunstar Heroes (Genesis)
17 juli 2019 · 1 uur 14 min
We're taking a look at the Treasure-made Genesis title, Gunstar Heroes! A game highly regarded by action fans, we go back and play it again to see how well it holds up now. Lees meer
We also answer some listener questions on mini console wishes and our best game hauls (but not game halls).
Want to skip to Gunstar Heroes? Pick your starting level and weapon, and jump to the 10:30 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 96 : Rygar (NES)
4 juli 2019 · 1 uur 2 min
This time we take a look at Tecmo's Rygar for the NES! Based loosely on the 1986 arcade game of the same name, on the NES they completely redesigned the tale of The Legendary Warrior from a side-scrolling action arcade game into an early "Metroidvania", that existed before the 'vania part of that portmanteau was even a thing. Did they succeed, or was this another case of a solid idea that just wasn't developed enough? Lees meer
We also discuss our thoughts on Mario Maker 2, the sequel to the Wii U Mario Maker, which we covered in full WAY back in Episode 10.
Want to skip to Rygar? Grab your Diskarmor and head to the 9:15 mark!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 95 : Earthbound (SNES)
21 juni 2019 · 1 uur 38 min
We try to cover a full-length 16-bit RPG as we take a look at Earthbound! A sequel to Mother, a game not released in the US, when Mother 2 arrived in the states with a new name change and a questionable advertising strategy, it did not get received well... however, it has developed a dedicated cult following over the years, and so we took our time and played this fully to determine if this cult hit is deserving of its reputation as an underappreciated hit. Lees meer
We also answer some listener questions on Burgertime, the upcoming TG-16 mini console, and... Enya?
Want to skip to Ness and his friends? Start at the 8:15 mark!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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BONUS SHOW : Burgertime Deluxe (Game Boy)
14 juni 2019 · 38 min
What? An unexpected show? Our next full-length regular show will be out next week as usual, but this is the first Retrovaniacs Mini-Episode. What are those? Well, listen and find out. This one is free, but all future mini-shows are going to be only for our Patreon backers. Listen to the show for details. Lees meer
We hope you are interested in backing us, and if so our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333
If not, no pressure-- the regular twice-a-month shows will continue regardless. Thank you for listening, and we hope you'll at least consider joining the Patreon!
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Episode 94 : Kid Dracula (NES)
6 juni 2019 · 1 uur 18 min
Now that we have access to this 1990 Famicom game outside Japan via the newly released Konami Castlevania Anniversary Collection, we finally get a chance to play Kid Dracula-- a game in the Castlevania timeline where you play Dracula's son (or maybe just a kid Dracula) as he attempts to regain his father's kingdom after a 10,000 year nap. Does this belong in the same collection with some of the best games of the NES / SNES / and Genesis eras, or was this game better left as an odd footnote to a highly regarded series of games? We let you know what we think. Lees meer
We also answer a fairly large pile of listener mail, and discuss odd peripherals, answer questions about this podcast itself, and of course more Taco Bell related questions.
Want to skip right to Lil' Drac? Start at the 7:00 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 93 : Grim Fandango (PC)
22 mei 2019 · 1 uur 11 min
Our first PC title (although it's been re-released on pretty much everything), we take a look at Grim Fandango, a later graphic adventure game from the folks who brought us Monkey Island and Full Throttle. Is this as notoriously obtuse as some of the earlier games in the genre, or is this more of a case of technology and experience allowing some improvements to an old PC staple? Lees meer
Also discussed, possible guest hosts, some listener recommendations, and pre-NES / Master System era games, and if we would cover any.
Want to skip right to Manny? Start at the 8:00 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 92 : Shinobi 3 - Return of the Ninja Master (Genesis)
9 mei 2019 · 56 min
This episode we visit a past Sega franchise that has been relatively quiet of late, the Shinobi series and master ninja Joe Musashi in what may be the best game in the series -- Shinobi 3 for the Genesis. How does this one stack up to other 16-bit era platformers, and the rest of the series in general? Listen to see! Lees meer
We also share our thoughts on several topics such as the Final Fantasy series, new retro consoles, sports titles, and other non-Shinobi topics when we answer several listener questions at the end of the show!
Want to get right to the game? Skip to that 9:00 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 91 : Super Mario World 2 - Yoshi's Island (SNES)
18 april 2019 · 49 min
The sequel to Super Mario World, but featuring Mario's sidekick Yoshi as the main character, Yoshi's Island kicked off the Yoshi series of games. Did his first solo outing solidify Yoshi as more than a glorified mount for Mario? We played it again now, and share our thoughts on this beautiful looking 2d title, with some notable flaws. Lees meer
Also discussed what Billy thought about Skate or Die 2, answered some listener questions, and avoided talking too much about Sekiro.
Want to get right to the game? Skip to that 8:45 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 90 : Skate or Die 2 - The Search for Double Trouble (NES)
5 april 2019 · 56 min
We take a look at a sequel to the skateboarding game that everyone owned, Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble. Where the original was more of a collection of skating games, this sequel is a single player skateboarding adventure game. Does this game end up being a totally radical experience, or a completely bogus waste of time? Lees meer
We also talk about Sekiro way too much, answer a handful of listener questions about classic gaming, and we talk about systems we haven't covered much and why.
Don't want to hear any of that gnarly Sekiro talk? Skip right to the game at the 10:00 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 89 : Rocket Knight Adventures (Genesis)
21 maart 2019 · 1 uur 1 min
After being told we constantly nag on the Sega Genesis system for it's... interesting sound, we picked a game this week that at the very least has a very solid soundtrack, Rocket Knight Adventures! This was one of Konami's Genesis exclusives, and it led to several sequels that were on multiple platforms, but how well does does Sparkster's initial journey hold up? We played through the game to find out. Lees meer
Also discussed, some new Switch downloadable titles, the just announced Konami classic collections, and most importantly -- Taco Bell orders.
Want to get right to the game? Then charge up your attack, and rocket over to the 11 minute mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 88 : Zelda II The Adventure of Link (NES)
7 maart 2019 · 1 uur 32 min
Maybe our most divisive episode yet, we dive into the sequel to one of the undisputed NES classic games (the Legend of Zelda) as we cover the side-scrolling follow-up Zelda II : The Adventure of Link. Many people swear this game is the worst in the series, while many others love the fact that it's so different while still maintaining many staples of the Zelda series. Even just the three of us have different opinions on what did and didn't work on Link's sophomore adventure. Lees meer
If you are one of those that love this, or someone that hated it, we try to back up our opinions here carefully, but we are sure to step on some toes with this one.
As always, we cover a few listener questions, and take a criticism of our slights on the unique Sega Genesis sound.
Want to get right to the adventure (of Link)? Start at the 11:00 mark.
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 87 : Dino Crisis (PlayStation)
20 februari 2019 · 1 uur 35 min
Everyone is playing the new Resident Evil 2 remake, so we thought it was a great time to look at what Resident Evil would look like if it was based on Jurassic Park instead of zombie movies -- Dino Crisis, originally released on the Sony Playstation in 1999! Lees meer
Do Resident Evil tank controls make a dinosaur based survival horror game still worth playing, or is this a case of two great tastes that don't really taste great together?
We also read off several listener mails, covering game recommendations, comments about past shows, and best games on worst systems (and vice versa).
Want to skip right to Dino Crisis? Skip to the 13:00 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 86 : Comix Zone (Genesis)
6 februari 2019 · 1 uur 4 min
Join us as we take a look at Sega's 1995 comic-themed Brawler, Comix Zone! Will Sketch be able to save himself and his comic from the evil mutant Mortis? Why does this game make you take damage when you punch a box? These questions and more are covered in detail! Lees meer
We also answer some listener mail about a Street Fighter II port none of us knew about, Tiger Handhelds, and if the amount of games we have available today is a gift or a curse.
Want to get right to Sketch? Skip to that 5:00 mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 85 : Firestriker (SNES)
25 januari 2019 · 1 uur 11 min
A game none of us has played before (or honestly had even heard of before), Firestriker for the Super Nintendo is a weird mash-up of adventure game, pinball, and Breakout -- but does that make for a good game, or an unintelligible mess? Listen to find out. Lees meer
We also answer some listener questions on the Metal Gear series, Mario Kart 64, and memories of playing games with our families when we were younger.
Want to skip right to Firestriker? Start at 9:30!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 84 : Battletoads (NES)
11 januari 2019 · 1 uur 32 min
Our first episode of 2019 takes us back to the NES to look at a very beloved game, Battletoads, which is known not only for being a game everyone loves, but also one of the hardest games on the NES. Does this still hold up today, and is it as hard as we all remember? Can we even get past those damn speeder bikes? Listen to find out! Lees meer
We also answer a listener question from "Josh" to discuss some poor 2nd and 3rd choices we made at the store as kids, because going home with any game has to be better than going home with none... right?
Want to skip right to Battletoads? Start at 9:30!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 83 : Die Hard Trilogy (PlayStation)
24 december 2018 · 1 uur 16 min
UPDATE: Added our voices back in. Hooray? Lees meer
Ho, ho, ho! It's Christmastime at the Retrovania dot net HQ, and so we've pulled out a holiday classic - Die Hard Trilogy! Ok, so there is nothing in this game that even remotely mentions Christmas, but this is a game that contains 3 completely separate games based on the first 3 Die Hard movies. Is this a rare case where you get a lot for your money, or are all three of these games worth throwing off the top of the Nakatomi building?
Also discussed, our favorite current games that came out in 2018, our biggest disappointments of the year, and our personal favorite game we covered this year on Retrovaniacs!
It's the Christmas episode that nobody asked for!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 82 : Dynamite Headdy (Genesis)
14 december 2018 · 1 uur
A Treasure game for the Genesis, included on most Genesis collections, and yet none of us have played it? This is exactly the situation faced this week, as we review listener recommended Dynamite Headdy! Will this game be found deserving to be on the Genesis game collections, or is Headdy just another bad 16-bit mascot? Lees meer
We've gotten more questions via Retrovania.net, so we end the show off answering 4 of them! If you have a question, send it on over for a future episode, and we will try our best to not butcher your names.
Want to skip around what else we've been doing? Start at that 7 minute mark!
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If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net
Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 81 : Metal Gear Solid (Playstation)
1 december 2018 · 1 uur 4 min
Since the Playstation Classic is coming out next week, and we already looked at several other games that are going to be on the mini-system, we decided to take on the first of the modern era Metal Gear games, Metal Gear Solid! Does this game deserve to be on the classic, or is this another game that might be better left in our collective memories? Lees meer
We take a listener question on video game music, and bands that play instrumental covers of that same music, and we push the finest comment form on the internet, once again.
Want to skip what we have been playing? Then crawl by those security cameras to 12:15!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 80 : Wild Guns (SNES)
13 november 2018 · 1 uur 18 min
YEEHAW! To be honest, much like everyone else we assumed we'd have been too busy with Red Dead Redemption 2 to play something that wasn't western and / or was a really long game. So -- we're covering Natsume's Wild Guns on the SNES, a game that is short and western-ish. Does this game still provide a rootin'-tootin' good time, or should this one be put out to pasture? Lees meer
We also take a listener question regarding ROM hacks, talk about the PS Classic lineup, and the surprise Amico announcement and what we think it will be.
Want to skip right to the run-and-gun action? Set your pocketwatch to the 8:55 mark, partner.
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 79 : Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street (NES)
31 oktober 2018 · 1 uur 18 min
It's Halloween 2018! We're celebrating this year by covering maybe the most iconic horror monsters, at least of the 80s - Freddy and Jason, and the most 80s games possible on the LJN-made games for the NES. Lees meer
Sure, they've already duked it out on the big screen, but which of these slashers will have the better NES game?
Want to skip around what else we've been doing? Start at that 9 minute mark!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 78 : Castlevania Symphony of the Night
18 oktober 2018 · 1 uur 20 min
It's the first Halloween episode of 2018, and we've decided to take a closer look at Symphony of the Night before the new HD re-release comes out at the end of the month with Castlevania : Requiem. Does this game still have fangs, or is it a miserable pile (of secrets)? Lees meer
We also covered the 16-bit Castlevanias previously, in Episode 35, way back in Halloween 2016.
We also answer a listener question about bootlegs, and Billy has a terrifying memory that resurfaces...
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 77 : Shenmue (Dreamcast / remakes)
3 oktober 2018 · 1 uur 29 min
We broke from our own set of guidelines for this one, we're looking at Shenmue in honor of the HD re-releases of Shenmue 1 and 2, and the probable upcoming 3rd game in the series in 2019 (maybe). We dive into the first game in the saga of Ryo Hazuki, who is sent around Yokosuka, Japan to find information on black cars, Chinese people, and of course sailors, as he hunts down Lan Di to get revenge for his father's death. Does this game hold up at all in 2018, or was a game that was pretty clunky by 1999 standards even moreso now? Lees meer
We also answer a listener question on our favorite Halloween films, which kicks things off for the remainder of October as we celebrate #31DaysofHalloween across this podcast, Youtube channel, our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages... and also in our hearts?
Want to skip past what we've been playing? Shift to that 9:00 mark.
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 76 : Chakan the Forever Man (Genesis)
21 september 2018 · 1 uur 12 min
Grab your favorite pair of swords and join the Retrovanics crew as we dive into the elemental planes of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as we play Chakan the Forever Man for the Sega Genesis. Lees meer
We also talk about the new Switch onlien service with NES library, the Mega Man 11 demo, and we answer a listener question from "Seph" who asks us what sort of game we personally would make.
Want to skip hearing about what we've been playing (and our thoughts on Mega Man 11)? Skip to 14:20!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 75 : Startropics (NES)
6 september 2018 · 1 uur 3 min
Billy is back this week, as we take a look at a game that is included on the NES Classic that 2/3 of us had never played - Startropics! Join us as we help Mike find his lost Uncle, Dr. Jones, and find out why a parrot tells you to Do Me So Far Do Me. Lees meer
As a reminder, Kyle VonKubik's t-shirt Kickstarter ends in less than a week, however it's been fully funded! There's still a little bit of time to order an exclusive retro-design shirt! Check it out here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/946048492/arkado-returns-vintage-arcade-inspired-limited-edi
Want to skip hearing about non-retro games we've been playing? Skip to 8:15!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 74 : Bonk's Adventure (TurboGrafx-16)
23 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 12 min
We revisit the TurboGrafx-16 yet again, as we cover what became the mascot of the system in the US, Bonk, in his first outing. Did the little caveman with a giant noggin have what it takes to hold up to Sonic and Mario and make the TG-16 a force in the market again? Well, obviously not-- but Bonk still had a lot of promise. Lees meer
As a reminder, Kyle VonKubik's t-shirt Kickstarter still has a few weeks left, it's almost fully funded, but there's still a little bit of time to order an exclusive retro-design shirt! Check it out here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/946048492/arkado-returns-vintage-arcade-inspired-limited-edi
Want to skip hearing about non-retro games we've been playing? Skip to 12:40!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 73 : Shadowrun (SNES / Genesis)
7 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 20 min
A listener request from Kyle VonKubik (see more below), this episode we definitely bit off more than we could chew, covering 2 completely different RPGs on the same source material, the pen and paper FASA RPG, Shadowrun. Do either of these versions do the cyberpunk classic justice, and what makes them different? We try to cover a lot in this hour+, and it probably got a little messy. Lees meer
Kyle VonKubik is also doing a Kickstarter for an amazing t-shirt design, Arkado Returns, which ends September 12th, and at the time this was posting is already over halfway there! It's a pretty rad set of designs based on iconic arcade classics including QBert, Frogger, Pac-Land, KLAX, and loads more. Check it out here, and consider backing it-- We did! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/946048492/arkado-returns-vintage-arcade-inspired-limited-edi
Want to skip hearing about non-retro games we've been playing? Skip to 12:20!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 72 : Top Hunter Roddy and Cathy (Neo Geo)
19 juli 2018 · 56 min
SURPRISE! We weren't sure what we were covering this episode when you last heard from us, but due to Jeremy's broken leg situation, we had to make it something you could play on Switch-- and the re-release of Top Hunter: Roddy and Cathy (originally on the Neo Geo) seemed like a solid choice. None of us played this before, so we went into this with no pre-conceived notions! Does this one hold up, or is it another case of "this may have been fun 25 years ago, but what is this?" Lees meer
We also push a neat retro-gaming t-shirt Arkado Returns by listener Kyle VonKubik, who also recommends our next game-- Shadowrun! Check out his Kickstarter here : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/946048492/arkado-returns-vintage-arcade-inspired-limited-edi/description
Want to skip hearing about non-retro games we've been playing? Skip to 10:48!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 71 : Super Metroid (SNES)
5 juli 2018 · 1 uur 19 min
This time we take a look at Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo, a game that is highly regarded as a classic game. Instead of seeing if it's a good or bad game, we instead focus on what makes this game so good-- And does it still play well in 2018? Lees meer
We also take a listener question about our most nostalgic game purchase, and that leads us down memory road as we say goodbye to a retail icon and it's wonderfully mysterious game cage in the 80s/90s.
Want to skip hearing about what else we've been playing? Start at 9:37!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 70 : Alex Kidd in Miracle World (Sega Master System)
15 juni 2018 · 1 uur 6 min
This time we revisit the Sega Master System, to look at a forgotten mascot of a major gaming powerhouse -- Sega's Alex Kidd, in his first adventure! How effective is a game where Paper-Rock-Scissors is the method for combat? Listen to find out! Lees meer
We also discuss the other games in the Alex Kidd series, including his foray into the Genesis, before Alex got sent to the rest home for former mascot characters.
Want to skip right to the good stuff? Then listen from 8:19!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.
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Episode 69 : The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening (GameBoy)
31 mei 2018 · 1 uur 6 min
It's a pocket-sized episode of Retrovaniacs, this time looking at the first handheld Zelda game -- Link's Awakening (and the color re-release that came out a few years later)! Does this game hold up to the best the series has to offer, or will this wallow with the later DS entries in the area of "this was a better idea than reality"? Lees meer
We also discuss the new Atari VCS Indiegogo success (?) and Jeremy P gets way too excited about the Intellvision Entertainment announcement.
Want to skip straight to Link? Start at the 11:00 mark.
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band
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Episode 68 : Mega Man X (SNES)
15 mei 2018 · 1 uur 11 min
To celebrate the Mega Man X collections, coming out this summer, we decided it was time to look at the first game in the second major Mega Man series-- Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo. Also discussed, "go to" classic arcade games, in the arcades of our dreams. Lees meer
Want to skip right to Mega Man X? Start listening at 9:24!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band
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Episode 67 : Road Rash (Genesis)
2 mei 2018 · 50 min
This time we take a look at the original Road Rash for the Sega Genesis. Road Rash is another series that spawned a series of sequels and then just sort of faded away. We have our thoughts on why that may have happened. Lees meer
Do you want to skip over Jeremy P talk about Persona 4 Golden (again)? Then skip right to 8:50!
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Episode 66 : Sub Terrania (Genesis)
19 april 2018 · 1 uur 6 min
This episode, we try a game none of us have played before - Sub Terrania on the Sega Genesis! Based on the box, this looked to be a fairly standard top down shooter, but don't judge this game by it's box... Lees meer
We also discuss some of the new retro announcements by Sega (Shenmue remakes and Mini-Genesis), and... the Rampage movie?
Want to skip hearing about things that aren't Sub Terrania? Skip to 8:50!
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Episode 65 : Silent Debuggers (TurboGrafx-16)
30 maart 2018 · 58 min
Jeremy P makes another valiant effort to find a TurboGrafx-16 game that everyone will enjoy, as we take a look at 1991's Silent Debuggers! Does he succeed? Also, is it possible to use the word "Slog" and have it mean something good? How mad was Billy that we waited for him to cover this game? Lees meer
We also answer a listener question, regarding the good and bad of Sega and Nintendo's early efforts in the US Market!
Want to skip the pre-show rambling and skip right to the good stuff? Skip to the 8:00 mark.
Next episode, we're looking at Sub-Terrania on the Genesis!
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Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band
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Episode 64 : Kirby Super Star (SNES)
16 maart 2018 · 1 uur 2 min
In honor of the release of Kirby Star Allies (and in no way because we just picked a game at random and Jeremy P was slow to edit the show), we're posting our look at Kirby Super Star for the Super NES. This game, which is also on the SNES Classic, is different from the previous Kirby releases, but how different? This was our first look at Kirby as a whole, so did we love it, or did we determine our previous lack of interest in Kirby was completely valid? Listen and see! Lees meer
Also discussed, our thoughts on retro-styled Kickstarter releases Yooka-Laylee and Mighty No. 9, now that we've taken some time to play them. We loved Banjo-Kazooie, and everyone on Earth loved Mega Man, but what did we think of the spiritual successors to both?
Next episode : Billy is back and Jeremy P forces another TG-16 title on everyone -- Silent Debuggers. FOR REAL THIS TIME!
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Episode 63 : Magician Lord (Neo Geo)
27 februari 2018 · 1 uur 24 min
We return to the Neo Geo for the 2nd time, this time for launch title Magician Lord. Will a game we all remember for "not getting past the first level" end up any less frustrating when being played on a home console? Listen to find out! Lees meer
Don't want to hear about what else we've been up to? Skip to the 6:00 mark!
Magician Lord is available on the original Neo Geo, but thankfully can also be purchased on the Playstation Network, on the Switch, probably on XBox Live, and is also available on the Wii and Vita on the SNK Neo Geo Collection, if you'd like to play along.
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Episode 62 : Casino Kid (NES)
14 februari 2018 · 53 min
Have you ever helplessly wandered around in a casino, talking to everyone just to figure out where to play Draw Poker? If so, have we got the game for you this week. We're playing Casino Kid for the NES! Lees meer
We also talk way too long about Monster Hunter World, but thankfully we waited until the end of the episode.
Next episode, we return to the Neo Geo for some Magician Lord!
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Episode 61 : Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! (NES)
30 januari 2018 · 1 uur 8 min
Stick and Move! Stick and Move! It's about time we take a look at another sports-ish title, and so we've gotten into the ring with a legend -- Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! for the NES. We talk about all the games in the Punch Out series a little, but we go the full three rounds with the NES classic. Lees meer
Next week: We're visiting the Golden Crumbs Casino to meet our destiny...
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Episode 60 : Super Star Wars (SNES)
15 januari 2018 · 1 uur 32 min
Our short unintended hiatus is over, and the first episode of 2018 is here! This time, we take a look at Super Star Wars, and it's sequels Super Empire Strikes Back and Super Return of the Jedi! This topic was supposed to hit right around the release of The Last Jedi, but, well, it didn't. But, that gave us more time to play three separate games to discuss. Lees meer
Want to skip right to the game? Start listening at 10:11!
New theme music for 2018 - "8-Bitter" by Subtastics
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Next episode, get ready to get in the ring...
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Episode 59 : Bubsy (SNES / Genesis)
28 november 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
"What could PAWSsibly go wrong?" Bubsy asks you that question at the start of his first game, and we take some time to really take a deep look at not only Bubsy, but the sequels to determine the answer to that question. Lees meer
We also answer a listener question, about admitting when you may have been wrong about not liking a game.
Next episode we celebrate the release of The Last Jedi with a look at a much younger Luke and his passage off Tatooine with the classic SNES trilogy of Star Wars games.
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Episode 58 : Alien 3 (SNES)
15 november 2017 · 58 min
We're taking on another listener request, from George (@captaingodbody on Twitter), who asked us to cover "any classic Alien game". So, we chose the Super Nintendo game based on the third best movie in the Alien franchise, Alien 3. Lees meer
We also take a few minutes to talk with George on his thoughts on the game, and compare it a little to the Genesis version of this game, which was the first game made based on the film -- this came out a year later.
Next week... oh boy, it's Bubsy time.
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Episode 57 : Resident Evil (PlayStation)
31 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 21 min
For Halloween 2017, we've decided to look back at one of the defining games in survival horror, the original Resident Evil for PlayStation! We look back, from an era where some of the shortcomings of this game are undeniable-- but does it still hold up now? Does this game actually work better with it's original limitations, or is this another case of a game that time has not treated too kindly? Lees meer
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Episode 56: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (NES)
17 oktober 2017 · 1 uur 10 min
Halloween 2017 starts off with a SPLAT as we look at the video game based on the cartoon based on the sequel to the 1978 "classic", Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. Lees meer
Want to skip the intro where we bare our souls to you (or more accurately just say what we've been playing lately)? Skip to 9:26.
Also discussed, some retro and not-so-retro selections for your Halloween gaming month!
Next week, we return to one of the masters of Survival Horror, as we look at Resident Evil.
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Episode 55 : Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Genesis)
5 oktober 2017 · 56 min
Everybody knows Michael Jackson's hits, but have you played Michael Jackson's video game? We certainly did, and this week we're looking at Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for the Sega Genesis. Based on the movie of the same name, we're going to help MJ save children from the evil Mr. Big, and probably pull of some incredible dance moves on the way-- but is this a case of "Can't Stop Til You Get Enough", or is it just plain "Bad"? Listen to this one, and find out if we liked this one, and if any of us "Beat It". Lees meer
I'm not sorry for those puns.
We also discuss the SNES Classic, and our attempts to get one, and there's some more news on the Atari Box, and it's not really good news.
Next episode : Halloween month starts, and we're going to take on Attack of the Killer Tomatoes for the NES.
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Episode 54 : Mega Man Legends (PlayStation)
22 september 2017 · 1 uur 4 min
Mega Man made that 32 bit jump many classic games made, the leap into 3d. Would this be a Super Mario 64-esque success, or a Bubsy 3D abomination? Or would it be something wholly different... Lees meer
We also take a listener question about classic games we are afraid to play now because they won't meet our expectations.
Next episode : We all learn how to Moonwalk.
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Episode 53 : Super Black Bass (SNES)
5 september 2017 · 59 min
Labor day and summer vacations are over, and the Retrovaniacs are here to ease you out of vacation with a relaxing review of Super Black Bass for the Super Nintendo. Calmly float around in a lake, catching fish and winning tournaments in a pure state of relaxation -- or if you are Jeremy P, this could be the most frustrating game you've played for this podcast. Lees meer
Also, we take a look at a recent retro-styled release, Sonic Mania! Is this finally the 2d Sonic Game we've been waiting for, or does it miss the mark much like every other Sonic game since the 16-bit era?
Next week we look at a classic icon's odd strays into the third dimension...
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Want to skip right to the fishing? Start at 10:40!
Tired of fishing and want to hear what we think of Sonic Mania? Skip ahead to 48:01!
If you want to sneak by the sleeping Ogre Lord, turn to 152.
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Episode 52: Flashback (Genesis/SNES/3DO/etc)
14 augustus 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
This week we again did not review a fishing game, but instead take on a multi-platform sci-fi action adventure game, Flashback. The follow up game to Another World, Flashback merged PC adventure puzzle games and 2d action platformers, and wrapped it in a neat story that's part Total Recall, part They Live, part The Running Man-- really how could that go wrong? Lees meer
Also discussed this week, the newest AtGames Sega Flashback unit. Will this be as nice as more recent official retro system releases?
Next episode : Ok I mean it we're really doing Super Black Bass.
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Episode 51: Final Fantasy VIII (PlayStation)
29 juli 2017 · 1 uur 11 min
THIS ISN'T SUPER BLACK BASS!? No, as Billy was unavailable this week, the Jeremy's instead delayed that episode and instead took this chance to talk about where Final Fantasy VIII went wrong. We apologize in advance for a very negative episode about FFVIII, but we do go into detail about what specifically we don't like, and it's not just that the characters are hateable and the story is awful. Lees meer
*** This episode is filled with spoilers, so if you haven't played FFVIII and really want to (we are sorry), then please skip this one. ***
Jeremy P has tried playing through this game many, many times, and most recently spent several weeks of 2017 getting to the very end of it before life forced him to throw in the towel. Will he play it again? What exactly doesn't he like about this game?
We also talk about the Atari Box, or wonder what exactly it is.
Next game -- Who knows?
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Episode 50: Earthworm Jim series (Multiplatform)
7 juli 2017 · 1 uur 11 min
It's our 50th episode, and we wanted to cover a classic game series that wasn't one of the major characters, so we chose Earthworm Jim! We take close looks at the first two games in the series, and a glancing look at the regrettable 3D entry. Lees meer
Next episode... Fishing?
If you want to skip straight to Jim talk, start off at 8:40!
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Episode 49: Uninvited (NES)
13 juni 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
This week, the Retrovaniacs take a (spoiler filled) look at an NES port of a Macventure title, Uninvited! Was anyone able to complete this graphic point-and-click adventure without looking up some hints? Did any of us finish this game at all? Listen to find out! Spoilers abound here though, so if you somehow are in the middle of this game and don't want to figure out what the tomato monster is -- probably stop at around the 30 minute mark! Lees meer
*** AGAIN PLEASE NOTE, LOTS OF SPOILERS HERE! ***
Afterwards, the Jeremys talk way too much about Persona 5, but that won't happen until 53:30, so you should stop there if you don't want some very minor early game spoilers.
Want to skip the pre-game updates, start up the show at 5:40!
Next up it's episode 50, and that means we take on a classic series starting one of our favorite invertibrates!