Retrovaniacs
Three guys get together every couple weeks and discuss a classic game from the 32-bit era of consoles back to the dawn of the hobby. It's a tie-in podcast to Retrovania.net, a site dedicated to retro gaming. Each episode focuses on a different classic title, with the hosts sharing their memories and insights. Listeners who enjoy retro gaming and video game history will appreciate this nostalgic trip.
Episodes
Ep 241 : Shadow of Destiny (PS2)
This week we're taking a look at an early Konami PS2 time-travel adventure, Shadow of Destiny (also known as Shadow of Memories outside North America)! This was a patron request, which means it was picked by one of YOU!
Want to jump right to the game? Travel back to the 11 minute mark!
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Ep 240 : Prehistorik Man (SNES)
On this epsiode, we're taking a look at yet another caveman game... wait, this is actually interesting? Well, let's go back to the stone age to see why this caveman platform game should be worth a second look!
Want to jump right to the game? Travel back to the 8 minute mark!
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Ep 239 : Rayman (PS1)
We're talking Rayman, Ubisofts mascot platformer, and his first outing which was on the Playstation way back in 1995! Rayman has been around since then in sequels and spinoffs, and there's a new Rayman remake due out later this year -- but was his first game worth still checking out today? We let you know.
Want to get right to the game? Sneak into the 14:00 mark!
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Ep 238 : True Lies (SNES)
True Lies the movie came out in 1994 and was an Arnold Schwarzenegger action comedy. So, it only makes sense that in 1995 there would be a video game based on it for the SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, and Game Gear. But after watching the movie - there isn't that much action. What did they do to pad it out then? Well, listen up, we're gonna tell you.
Want to get right to the game? Sneak into the 11
Ep 237 : Zapper games - Duck Hunt / Hogan's Alley (NES)
This week Jeremy P and Billy take a look back at the NES Zapper, focusing on two launch titles - Duck Hunt and Hogan's Alley!
Want to get right to the game? Spin jump over to the 8:00 mark!
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Ep 236 : Jurassic Park Rampage Edition (Genesis)
This time we're taking a look at the second Jurassic Park game for the Genesis, Jurassic Park Rampage Edition! While the title might lead you to believe it's just the first game with some new content, this is more of a second try at making that first game again, with similar but different levels, and improved gameplay. Also, did we mention you can play as a person OR as a raptor? Yeah, nobody is
Ep 235 : The Last Ninja (C64)
This time we're checking out a computer game, but one on the Commodore 64, a platform we haven't really touched on much, and a relatively new collection out now for Switch and PC, The Last Ninja Collection as we play the first game in that series!
Want to get right to the game? Poorly sneak over to the 11:00 mark!
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Ep 234 : Goof Troop (SNES)
As this game was just added to the Disney Afternoon Collection (on Switch at least), we're taking a look at the Super Nintendo game based on Goofy and his son - Goof Troop! How does this stack up to the already classic games on the collection for the NES? We played it to tell you what we thought!
Want to get right to the islands, mon? Hop on to the 9:20 mark!
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Ep 233 : Yakuza Kiwami
We're taking on the remake of the first game in the Yakuza series this time, with Yakuza Kiwami - a Patron requested episode! As we cover Kiryu's quest to reunite with his friends, we discuss the differences between the original and this remake, and we say "yakuza" many different and incorrect ways.
Want to get right to Kamuchuro? Take a taxi to the 14:30 mark!
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Episode 231 : The very delayed mailbag show!
Jeremy P is more or less back from his unexpected medical leave, and so we're picking up right where we left off by kicking off 2026 with the mailbag show we should have had at the end of 2025!
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2026 Retrovaniacs Update
Hi everyone, I had some health issues to kick off my 2026, but I'm on the mend so wanted to give everyone a quick update while we get things back on track here at Retrovania HQ
Don't forget to check out http://www.retrovania.net for links to our YouTube, Twitch, Discord, and social media channels-- specifically the Instagram mentioned for the Retrovania Micro reels is located here : https://www.in
Ep 231: Diablo (PC)
We haven't done many PC games, but we're delving the deep dungeons under Tristam in this patron requested show all about the original Diablo! While there is a passable Playstation port, the PC was the best way to play this game - but does it still hold up after 3 sequels and almost 30 years? We played it again to see.
Want to jump right to Diablo? Start at the 8:15 mark!
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Ep 230 : Virtual Bart (Gen / SNES)
Virtual Bart was the sequel to Bart's Nightmare, which we reviewed last year, and is a collection of loosely connected mini-games where you play as Bart, Baby Bart, Dinosaur Bart, and even Pig Bart. Is this better than Bart's Nightmare or just another one?
Part of D'OH-vember-- All Simpsons, all November.
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Episode 229 : The Simpsons Bart vs the Space Mutants (NES)
To kick off D'OH-vember 2025, we're taking a look at the first console game for the show - Bart vs the Space Mutants for the NES! This game is notoriously not one a lot of people enjoy, but it sold really well and led to a whole slew of other games - so let's try it again to see if this game really deserves it's bad reputation or a second chance.
Welcome to D'OH-vember-- All Simpsons, all November
Episode 228 : House of the Dead Remake
We know that remake is not technically a classic retro game, however it's the only way you can play the original House of the Dead outside of finding an arcade game someplace or a buddy with a Saturn, and it's available on all current systems! So, we played it to let you know if this would be a good Halloween treat, or a mean Halloween trick!
Want to jump right to the game? Start at the 10:40 ma
Episode 227 : Shadow Man (N64)
For this first Halloween episode of 2025, we're looking at Acclaim's voodoo horror action game, Shadow Man! Based on a Valiant Comic of the same name, Shadow Man was a game all three of us had never tried before, and now that it's on the N64 Mature library on the Switch you can try it too... but should you? We give you our thoughts!
Want to jump right to the game? Hold that teddy bear and move t
Ribbit King (PS2 / GameCube)
On this episode we're going FROLF-ing. What's that? Oh, just Frog Golf, the sport of the game Ribbit King!
We also talk about the recent Nintendo Direct, and get hyped for Halloween games all next month!
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Episode 225 : Pursuit Force Extreme Justice (PSP)
On this episode, we cover the Sony PSP Handheld for the first time, as it's 20 years old! We're covering this system with an action game that mixes several different game styles, as you assist the Pursuit Force take on the gangs threatening Capital City! Is this a mission you should undertake today? We let you know our thoughts!
Also covered, we discuss if we have a system that we never had as
Episode 224 : Time Commando (PS1)
On this episode, we're taking a Patron request and traveling through time back past the dawn of the Playstation to the dawn of man, as we take on time-traveling brawler, Time Commando for the PS1!
Want to do some time-traveling of your own and get right to the game? Start at the 10:00 mark!
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Episode 223: Tiny Toon Adventures Buster Busts Loose (SNES)
This week we're taking a look at a game Jeremy G. had covered on YouTube that deserved a deeper dive, so we're playing Konami's Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose!
We also take some of your questions, talk about some other things we were playing, and discover Billy's musical side.
Want to DASH right to the game? Start at the 10:00 mark!
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Episode 222 : Kessen (PS2)
This week, we take on a patron request for another Koei strategy game, but this time it's on the PS2 and it's real time as opposed to turn-based. In the past we haven't been a fan of Koei's historically accurate strategy games, but will this one change our mind?
We also take on some of your questions, to include our thoughts on the Switch 2 post launch!
Want to jump right to the game? Charge over
Ep 221 : 10 Year Celebration Mailbag!
We have somehow lasted 10 years and we're still going strong! And to celebrate, we're not going to dwell on our successes or mention our failures, but we're going to let you do that as we answer a ton of mail from you, our listeners.
Thank you again for all your support and we hope to keep you entertained for many more years to come!
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Episode 220 : Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance (PS2)
It's another patron request, sans Billy, as we take on Baldur's Gate : Dark Alliance for the PS2! It was also released on the XBox, GameCube, and even the GBA, but we both played it on the PS2 for this episode. This is a Diablo-style game, but based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, and has a far more action-arcade style than the previous Baldur's Gate games had -- but is that good or bad?
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Episode 219 : Spellcaster (Master System)
We're taking on another request, this time for Sega's 8-bit console. We're looking at Spellcaster, a mash of a graphic adventure game and sidescrolling action sections, which is admittedly right in our wheelhouse. Is this a forgotten gem, or best left forgotten? We played it to let you know our thoughts.
We also all have been playing the same current game, but not on purpose - and our patron Ja
Episode 218 : E.V.O. Search for Eden (SNES)
We're taking on an Enix title from Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse, an action RPG game about evolution, as requested by Cody on our Patreon. Evolve your character from a fish up to a human, all while following a very specific "eat or be eaten" mindset, this is a unique title from the era for sure, but should you play it today? We let you know our thoughts.
And speaking of thoughts, I know we made so
Episode 217 : Fear Effect (Playstation)
This time we're taking on another of your requests, Fear Effect for the Playstation! This game is a lot like Resident Evil, but with a more mature storyline and some cool cel-shaded graphics, but should you hunt this down to try it now? We played it to let you know what we think about it!
Want to jump right into the game? Start at the 10:00 mark!
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Episode 216 : The Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past - RANDOMIZED!
This week we're doing something very different! By Patron request, we're playing a classic SNES game, The Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past, but we're playing it with a randomizer. Items are moved around, meaning you'll tackle this game in a different order, with different weapons and items than you're used to, and it's a very different experience.
Here's the directions we had : https://www.y
Episode 215 : Chester Cheetah Wild Wild Quest
Another Patron request, we're looking at Cheetos' Mascot Chester Cheetah ("It ain't easy bein cheesy") and his 2nd 16-bit console game, Chester Cheetah : Wild Wild Quest. We followed Chester on a platform adventure game across the country in search of the map to Hip City, and made some new friends and enemies along the way.
We also talked about boiled peanuts, game cheesing, and answered just a sl
Episode 214 : Werewolf - The Last Warrior (NES)
This time we're taking on another Patron request - Werewolf: The Last Warrior for the NES! This game is an action platformer where you play a werewolf- can that go wrong? We play it and let you know!
Want to read the comic that came with the game? Check it out here : https://online.anyflip.com/nmmt/itdu/mobile/
Want to jump right into the game? Start around the 8:00 mark!
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Episode 213 : Shadow Hearts (PS2)
We're taking on another Patron request, this time on Shadow Hearts for the PlayStation 2! This RPG is a bit different from most turn-based RPGs, in that everything you do has some specific timing involved, the setting is a little out of the ordinary, and your main character can turn into different demons during the game. Is this a game worth checking out today? We played through it to give you our
Episode 212 : Action MAX, Captain Power, and the 2024 Mailbag Cleanout!
It's our last show of 2024, and as tradition dictates we're going to clean out the mailbag to kick off the new year. However, this year we're also taking on the Action MAX by Patron request, which was a videotape requiring home light gun console released in 1987. We compared this system with another toy/game that was out the same time, Captain Power. This is a little different than our usual far
Episode 211 : Diddy Kong Racing (N64)
We've got another patron request, this time we're looking at Diddy Kong Racing for the N64! Often maligned by Billy, is this really deserving of the "Poor man's Mario Kart" title he has given it, or is this an N64 game worth hunting down?
We also take some Christmas themed questions, and food questions, and Christmas food questions.
Want to start right at the game? Jump in around the 8 minute mar
Episode 210 : The Simpson's Hit and Run (PS2 / XBox / GameCube / PC)
For our final episode of D'OH-vember, we're taking a look at The Simpson's Hit and Run -- a Springfield take on Grand Theft Auto! Is this worth playing if you are a Simpsons fan, a GTA fan, or neither?
We also answer questions from you on... why The Simpsons of all things, plus some bad gaming memories and maybe a Thanksgiving question.
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Episode 209 : The Simpson's Bart's Nightmare (SNES)
Welcome to D'OH-vember! We're talking about a 16-bit entry in the Simpsons console game lineup, The Simpson's Bart's Nightmare! Originally released on SNES and Genesis, we all played the SNES version for this review. Bart has to complete a paper and waits until the last minute, and he falls asleep. We guide Bart through a series of dreamlike games to collect the pages of his paper to try and save
Episode 208 : Cold Fear (PS2/Xbox/PC)
Our 2nd Halloween episode for 2024, we're taking a look at Patron-requested Cold Fear! This game came out right before Resident Evil 4, and maybe because of that it didn't really get as appreciated as it might have had it come out a year earlier. We played it again today to see if it's worth your time for a good scare!
We also answer a whole pumpkin's worth of your questions, some scary, some les
Episode 207 : Harvester (PC)
Our first Halloween episode of Retrovaniacs for 2024! We're talking about Harvester for the PC, a point-and-click adventure game with an interesting twist both in story and in gameplay, a Patron Pick! This 1996 adventure game tried to blend traditional adventure game puzzles with combat and a very adult storyline, and in some ways it succeeds -- but in others not so much.
Also covered, we previe
Episode 206 : Bucky O'Hare (NES)
This time we're talking about Konami NES action platformer, Bucky O'Hare! Based on the comic and TV show that none of us were extremely familiar with, this looks to be Konami's take on Mega Man -- but is it a clone of a classic series or something else entirely?
Want to jump right into the game? Start at the 8:15 mark!
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Episode 205 : Neutopia (TG16)
This episode we're taking another Patron request, this time for Neutopia for the Turbografx-16! This game is definitely the TG16's take on The Legend of Zelda, but is it too much like that game or does it offer enough to stand out?
Want to jump right into the game? Start at the 10:45 mark!
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Episode 204 : WWF Betrayal (Game Boy Color)
We're covering another wrestling game, sort of? WWF Betrayal is actually a side scrolling beat em up for the Game Boy Color, featuring 4 of the biggest stars WWF had to offer in 2001. This game was developed by WayForward, who make some of the nicest retro-styled games to this day. Was this a good blend of a solid license and a great developer?
We also answer a question posed last episode about
Episode 203 : Ghost in the Shell (Playstation)
This week we're looking at Ghost in the Shell for the Sony Playstation, a game based on the manga and universe of the anime we were all familiar with at the time. Is this a game worth playing if you love the anime, hate the anime, or just generally like mecha? We've played through it again to let you know our thoughts.
Want to climb over the intro in your tank and get right to the game? Start at
Episode 202 : Metroid Prime (GameCube)
We're taking a look at the Metroid series first game into a 3D environment with 2002's Metroid Prime. Released at the same time as Metroid Fusion - a more standard 2d Metroid game on the Game Boy Advance, this was a game developed by Retro Studios for Nintendo that tried to take the series into literally a new dimension. Did it succeed in it's purpose, and is this still worth playing now? We'll
Episode 201 : The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy (NES)
We're doing another patron request, this time we're looking at The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy (aka Fantastic Dizzy) for the NES! The Dizzy series was pretty big in Europe due to it's popularity on home computers, but in the US we didn't really get into it - but in 1991, Codemasters and Camerica made a big bet on Dizzy for the NES, building a new game that took the "Greatest Hits" of the previo
Episode 200 Spectacular - General Chaos Revisited and Summer Mailbag!
200 episodes? It's hard to believe but its true. And we're marking this occasion by looking back at one of our earliest games - General Chaos for the Sega Genesis! In episode 4, we looked at this game and it's the one that we've gotten the most pushback on. So, we're looking at it again with new (yet more experienced) eyes to see if we were wrong.
We also go through a ton of mail, talk about t
Episode 199 : Guerilla War (NES)
You and a friend get to play as two questionably heroic historical figures, rescuing your island nation from a cruel overlord - we're playing the NES port of SNK's Guerilla War, as requested by Ralph M.!
Also discussed, saturday morning memories, Castlevanias that might stink, and remakes, remasters, and more!
Want to jump right into the game? Start at the 7:40 mark!
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Episode 198 : Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater
Another game requested by our patrons, and this one comes from Patrick who wants us to talk about a bonafide classic game, Metal Gear Sold 3 : Snake Eater! We've covered the original Metal Gear Solid in the past and liked it, but many people regard this as the finest game in the series. Do we think that's the case in 2024? Listen to hear our thoughts!
Also discussed -- Monster Hunter, AVGN thoug
Episode 197 : Mafia (PS2/Xbox/PC)
As requested by our Patron Antonio, we're talking about Mafia, which was released for the PC, and then ported to the PS2 and Xbox! Jeremy P played through the PS2 version, and Jeremy G played a little bit of all of them, and we're here to tell you if we think they are worth revisiting today!
Also, we answered some of your questions, including least favorite gaming era, how manly we are, and speak
Episode 196 : Super Adventure Island II (SNES)
Another patron request, we're talking about Super Adventure Island II for the Super Nintendo! We have played New Adventure Island for the TG16 before for the show, and we had all played earlier Adventure Island games, so we assumed this was yet another standard platformer where you collect fruit and run from left to right-- and we were wrong! This is a true adventure game, with an overworld, inven
Episode 195 : Final Fantasy VII Dirge of Cerberus (PS2)
We conclude our FFVII coverage (see our most recent bonus shows for patrons on FFVII Advent Children and our round-table about Remake) with a look at the startlingly different take on the FFVII gameplay with Final Fantasy VII : Dirge of Cerberus for the PlayStation 2! This game let you play as Vincent in a mostly solo adventure that wasn't an RPG but a 3rd person shooter with RPG elements, and we
Episode 194 : Suikoden (PlayStation)
We're covering another request - Suikoden for the PlayStation! This game is a classic style JRPG that adds a large cast of playable characters, large scale battles, and an upgrade system that allows you to really modify your party in many ways. This game led to a series that was prevalent on the PlayStation 1 and 2, but has faded out over the years, although there is an HD remaster on the way.
Episode 193 : Body Harvest (N64)
It's our first episode of 2024, and we're starting it off with a Patron requested game, Body Harvest for the Nintendo 64 as picked by Joey H.! This game was developed by the company that would go on to make Grand Theft Auto III and change the landscape, and it has a lot of the things we'd see in that game-- but is there a reason this never had the success as their later offerings? We'll tell you
Episode 192 : Santa’s Sack (of mail)
As we hit the end of 2023, we're looking back at our favorite games of the year, somme disappointments, and the games we've covered.
Really though? We answered your mail. As always, it was a wide range of questions that are probably not suitable for the kids. So put on some headphones, and enjoy as we clean out our mailbox and prep for 2024.
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Episode 191 : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Hyperstone Heist (w/ bonus Movie Smash review of the TMNT movie from 1990!)
We love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - in the arcades, NES, and SNES we've had some great games, but we had never played the TMNT counterpart to Turtles in Time -- TMNT : The Hyperstone Heist. Now we have, and we're here to talk about it.
And we've got another bonus for your Turtles fans-- after our episode we have posted the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) movie review from Movie Smash! -
Episode 190 : Puzzle Game Feast
Gather round the dinner table, because this year we're bringing you a puzzle game feast! We're serving up talk on 3 different puzzlers on 3 different consoles - arguably 4! First up, we're going to visit the Game Boy to take on Kwirk (he's A-MAZE-ing), then the Game Boy Advance for Egg Mania, and finally we finish off our meal with some NES/SNES action with Yoshi's Cookie!
And as any good meal s
Episode 189 : Illbleed (Dreamcast)
It's a Patron request for our final episode of Retroween2023, as we take on Illbleed for the Sega Dreamcast! We steel our nerves, and venture into an amusement park that is designed to kill you, and perhaps Billy had one too many Hassy's beforehand.
Want to jump right into the game? Start at the 9:00 mark!
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Episode 188 : Eternal Darkness (GameCube)
For our first #retroween2023 episode on the main feed, we're taking a look at Eternal Darkness! This horror game on the GameCube has never come out for another console, but is also highly regarded. We're playing it again this year and giving our thoughts on how it holds up today!
Also we take on some of your questions including how we get ready for Halloween!
Want to jump right into the game? S
Episode 187 : Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver
We're digging into the sequel to Legacy of Kain, which takes the top-down evil Zelda style Playstation gane and turns it into a 3d evil Zelda style Playstation game - but is that transition a successful one? Does it still have that Legacy of Kain feel, even though you aren't playing as Kain? This was a patron request, and at least one of us hadn't really played it before, so we did - and we're he
Episode 186 : Terranigma (SNES)
For the first time, we're reviewing a game that never made it out to North America! Thanks to patron "The 16-Bit Big Boss", we're taking a look at Terranigma! It's an action-RPG from the people behind Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia, but this third game in this thematic trilogy never made it to our shores. It's often referenced on people's top 10 SNES games, but what did we think? Listen to fi
Episode 185 : Jaws (NES)
I think we're gonna need a bigger boat for this episode, because it's the summer, Jeremy P is at the beach, and that means he's thinking about sharks. So, we're talking about Jaws for the NES!
Want to jump right to the game? Start around the 11:00 mark!
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Episode 184 : All Mail Revue!
Last year we brought you Oops! All Mail! and we cleared out a ton of mail. Since then, you've all been busy sending us questions that we usually answer at the end of each show, and we've got way more than we can handle in short bursts, so for the second time we're doing an entire show to answer the questions you've sent! It's the Retrovaniacs All Mail Revue!
Want to jump right in? Rip open that
Episode 183: Cratermaze (TurboGrafx-16)
Oh hey - it's a Turbografx game, but wait! It wasn't picked by Jeremy P-- this one is a patron pick! Kevin asked us to cover Cratermaze, an early action puzzler for the console! And it's one Jeremy P even hadn't played before!
Also covered, jerks from video games, food that only a hobo would eat, and probably some more talk of Stardew Valley.
Want to jump right in? Dig to the 10 minute mark!
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Episode 182 : Rise of the Dragon (Sega CD)
We didn't plan on covering two graphic adventures in a row, but both were patron requests, and this time Drew on Patreon has requested we play the Sega CD game, Rise of the Dragon! This cyberpunk detective game places you as Blade Hunter, sent to find out how and why the mayor's daughter was killed, and we found out - but should you? Listen to hear our thoughts.
Also discussed, maybe we all star
Episode 181 : The Secret of Monkey Island (Sega CD)
Aye, matey! We're gathered here at the SCUMM Bar in Melee Island to talk about a graphic adventure requested by one of you Patrons - The Secret of Monkey Island! Ported to Sega CD, this was originally a PC game that put you in the shoes of unlikely pirate, Guybrush Threepwood, and follows his quest to become a pirate and in the process defeat the evil ghost pirate LeChuck! If you like classic poin
Episode 180 : Bionic Commando (NES)
As requested by patron Robert C. (find him at https://www.tiktok.com/@robertcarr75), we're taking a look at the NES version of Bionic Commando! A completely different game than the arcade game of the same name, Capcom made this a full adventure with equippable items, minor puzzles, and a much longer mission - but did this game's awkward mechanical arm work well in lieu of jumping? We're playing
Episode 179 : Red Earth (Arcade)
This time on Retrovaniacs, we're taking on a Patron request to cover Red Earth, Capcom's "lost" arcade fighter that has recently been released on consoles on the Capcom Fighting Collection! Is this a game that we're lucky to try out finally after over 25 years, or was this better left as a footnote in their arcade catalog?
We also talk video game hot takes, Ys games, and Jeremy P gets an interest
Episode 178 : Einhander (Playstation)
Remember when Squaresoft put out a classic 2d shooter for the Playstation? Well, we're going to play it again and talk about it this time as we discuss Einhander! Does this shooter hold up today, or is this a case where maybe an RPG studio shouldn't have branched this far out?
As always we discuss some other games we've been playing, and of course answer listener mail from folks with questionable
Episode 177 : Red Dead Revolver (PS2 / Xbox)
Grab your favorite chaps and cowboy hats - because we're taking on a game requested by Julian over on our Patreon, he's asked us to saddle up and play Red Dead Revolver, the 2004 prequel to Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption series. Does this game hit a bullseye, or is this game better off sent out to pasture?
Also this episode, Jeremy G is back and we've got a ton of listener mail about memorable gam
Episode 176 : Pikmin (GameCube)
In excitement for Pikmin 4, Jeremy P takes us on a journey into the world of Pikmin. Is this a game for you? If you haven't played it, he's going to try and sell you on it, and if you have and didn't care for it, maybe we can convince you to try it again!
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Episode 175 : Black Belt (Sega Master System)
As requested by Todd from our Patreon, we're taking a look at Black Belt for the Sega Master System. At first glance, this seems like Sega's take on Kung Fu, but there may be some more here than meets the eye.
We also take on your questions regarding our earliest gaming memories, memories with grandpa, and some talk of Royal Farms chicken. Again.
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Episode 174 : Pokemon Snap (N64)
This time we're taking on another Patron requested game, as we return to another non-standard Pokemon game, the photography challenge Pokemon Snap! How does this game hold up today, and if you wanted to try it yourself, it's a fairly recent addition to the Switch N64 library, but we'll still give our opinions on it as well.
As always we tackle a handful of listener mail, and discuss other games we
Episode 173 : The Pagemaster (SNES / Genesis)
After an unexpected December break, we're back with a Patron requested episode on The Pagemaster - a platformer based on the Macaulay Culkin movie of the same name. Is this a case where a licensed game holds up regardless of your thoughts on the movie? We played it with little to no knowledge of the film, and shared our thoughts!
We also reached back into our mailbag to discuss what would make t
Episode 172 : Atari 2600 Feast!
In honor of Thanksgiving this year, we're talking all about 4 different games that have (sometimes very loosely tied) food related themes to them for the Atari 2600! We're talking about Fast Food, Burgertime, Joust, and Plaque Attack! How does Joust make any sense to add here? Listen to find out!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/p
Episode 171 : Wario Land 3 (Game Boy Color)
As requested by Patron Jeremy S, we're taking a look at Wario's 3rd outing on the NES handheld, Wario Land 3!
Additionally, Jeremy G returns to Retrovaniacs, and tells us all about what he's been up to, and we answer some listener mail on pre-buy bonuses, cross-genre games, and more!
Want to start collecting treasures? Waaaaah over to that 14:00 mark!
Join us over on our Discord to meet Logan or j
Episode 170 : Resident Evil 4 (GameCube / PS2 / every console since)
For our second episode of #retroween2022, we cover a game from the other main horror series - we're talking Resident Evil 4! Originally created for the Nintendo GameCube, this game has been on pretty much every console since, so it's clearly a fan favorite. But will it be one of ours? Find out as we revisit this game with the assistance of our pal Logan!
Also discussed, the recent Silent Hill a
Episode 169 : Silent Hill 4 The Room
As is our tradition, we're revisiting the Silent Hill series again this #retroween2022, and we're taking on Silent Hill 4: The Room, originally released on Xbox and PS2!
Want to wake up in your room again? Jump to the 6:00 mark!
Want to avoid spoilers? We talk horror movie recommendations at the 1:12:00 mark!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://d
Episode 168:Tomba! 2 The Evil Swine Return (PlayStation)
As requested by patron "Toy", we're looking at the sequel to Tomba!, the Playstation platformer we covered way back in 2016. Tomba! 2 : The Evil Swine Return was a second chance for Tomba to become a household name, but as we are all aware that didn't quite happen. Still -- how does this game hold up now? Listen to see what we think.
We also take on a batch of listener mail about discontinued fo
Episode 167: Popful Mail - Magical Fantasy Adventure (Sega CD)
We're back from our unintentional summer vacation to cover a patron request -- Popful Mail: Magical Fantasy Adventure for the Sega CD! This action adventure from Falcom was released in the US by Working Designs, and many consider it to be a "must play" title for the add-on. But how does it hold up today?
Also discussed - a ton of things, in a very aggressive reader mail segment.
Want to skip righ
Episode 166 : Oops! All Mail (Summer 2022 Edition)
We've gotten a lot of mail from our listeners, and we are way behind. So -- we're dedicating this episode to clear some of this out to make room for more current emails! Don't worry-- we won't do these very often, but if you keep writing, we're gonna answer you anyway we can!
Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY
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Episode 165 : Jackie Chan’s Action Kung Fu (TurboGrafx-16)
This time we return to Jeremy P's beloved TurboGrafx-16, for a martial arts action game, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu! This was a port of an NES game that Jeremy G reviewed over on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z2So-cRQOA) but this is an upgrade in many ways-- but is it worth checking out now? We took on the sorcerer to let you know!
Also discussed, what happened to "What
Episode 164: Super Mario 64 (N64) [take 2!]
(Let's try this again, with all the audio this time...)
It took a Patron request, but we're covering one of the essential games for the Nintendo 64 library, the first 3D Mario game, Super Mario 64! One of us hadn't played it before -- so how do they think it holds up? Listen to find out.
Joining us this week is Celeste (of https://www.anotherzeldapodcast.com/ and a host of 1v1 on the Boss Rush N
Episode 163 : Rings of Power (Genesis)
This time we're taking on a Patron request! Brandon has tasked us to save the world by collecting 11 rings, and making some friends along the way as we attempt to play Rings of Power! This Genesis-exclusive RPG was one we had never heard of, so grab your merry band of heroes and join us on our quest!
We also have a special guest -- K (owner of Prime Arcade Sales and Repair -- https://www.tiktok.c
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