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. Tie-in podcast to Retrovania.net.
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
We're taking on another Patron-request, this time from Joey Z! He's requested that we cover Squaresoft's 3d fighting game / Final Fantasy VII tie-in -- Ergheiz! I'm sure if you remember a game on the PS1 where you could fight as Sephiroth, this was it. But other than the connection to a beloved franchise, what does this game have to offer? We take a look, and also get Joey's take on why he requested it.
Also covered, some listener questions about the forgotten Weekend Warrior episodes, Ghouls and Ghosts, and a follow-up tip about the butthole thing from last show. Sorry?
Want to skip right to the inevitable choice to play as Cloud? Start at 8:15!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
This episode we take a look at Sunsoft's classic NES title, Blaster Master! The original Blaster Master came out in 1988 and became a notable NES title for it's soundtrack and the mix of two different gameplay sections in the game -- and of course, the incredibly cool upgradeable jumping tank you get to use. This game is currently available on the Switch NES library, but is this another NES classic game that you had to be there to really appreciate?
We also take a shot at some listener mail, discussing games you literally are unable to play anymore, memories of working at a game store, and spicy buttholes (?!)
Want to jump into your tank and get right to the game? Start at the 11:00 mark!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
It's been a relatively Star Wars heavy few months, and we're going to pile right in on that with our look at 2002's tie-in game to Attack of the Clones, Star Wars : Bounty Hunter! This game attempts to explain why Jango Fett was chosen to be the source of the DNA for the clone army, and allows you to be one of the galaxy's most feared bounty hunters! But, much like many Star Wars tie-in products over the years, is this game worth the republic credits?
We also take on several listener questions about our website, finding time for gaming, and dealing with a backlog of games!
Want to skip right to Bounty Hunting? Grab your whipcord and blaster and start at the 12:00 mark!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
It's the end of another year, and to end 2019, we found a game that starts on Christmas Eve and takes you the rest of the way through the year! Sure, other than that, there's no real connection to Christmas (or really any holiday), but this gave us an excuse to play through the first game in the Parasite Eve series and decide if it holds up!
We also read some listener Christmas memories, and then go over our favorite games and biggest disappointments of 2019!
Want to skip right to Parasite Eve? You might(ocondria) want to start at the 12:45 mark!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Another Patron-requested episode, courtesy of Donovan B, we're taking a look at a Pokemon game finally! No, not Sword/Shield, or Emerald/Ruby, or Red/Blue, or any of the mainline Pokemon games -- we're diving headfirst into Pokemon Trading Card Game, a Game Boy adaptation of the card game!
We also discuss what we've been playing, and answer some listener questions regarding the Tiger Game.Com and get some feedback on past episodes!
Want to get right to battling Active Pokemon? Start at 10:30!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
It's almost Thanksgiving, so we present a feast of bananas for the Super Nintendo, as we take a look at Donkey Kong Country! Donkey Kong's first solo outing on the SNES still has undeniable charm, and the series as a whole continues on to this day, but does this first game still hold up today?
We also take on some more listener questions, this time covering retro remake disappointments and possible gaming fatigue.
(We apologize for some of the sound issues, Billy's setup this week didn't have the finest internet connection, but I think we salvaged it)
Want to jump right into a series of barrels? Then shift to the 10:30 mark!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Shiver me timbers! Its time to take a look at maybe the only pirate simulator of the 16-bit era, Pirates! Gold, for the Sega Genesis! This game was selected by one of our Super Retrovaniac DX patrons, Mason, who comes on for a few minutes to tell us why he picked this game, and his experience playing it himself.
Want to skip right to the swashbuckling fun? Start listening at 13:55!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
For the final show of #Retroween2019, we're taking a look at the OTHER big horror series that started on the Playstation -- Silent Hill! This series has as of late fallen truly silent, but for a while it was a staple series that took us into a hellish nightmare where we could never tell what was real and what wasn't. Does the first trip to Silent Hill still hold up today? We give you our thoughts on that.
Also discussed, Halloween candies, Halloween gaming traditions, and of course some of the spookiest sound effects ever.
Want to skip right to crashing your car in a foggy town? Start listening at 14:20!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Retroween2019 is in full effect, as our first regular Halloween episode is here! This time we're taking a look at Sony's Medievil, a game where you play as a skeletal knight, fighting off the armies of the undead! Many 3d platformers from the 32-bit generation haven't held up well, but is this one the exception to that rule?
Also discussed - mean geese, apple arcade selections, and of course a batch of listener mail!
Want to skip right to the Halloween goodness? Start at 12:30!
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If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, 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.
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Do you like to play retro RPGs? The RPGs of the 8, 16, and 32-bit era of games are sometimes a little tough to get into, but we're going to take them on, one at a time, week by week. Weekend Warriors is our chance to do just that! This first episode is covering the first few hours of Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System. Every week we will play another 5 hours or so of the game, find a checkpoint, and then talk about that week of the game, up until we beat it. This way, you could casually play along with us if you like!
If you like this show, additional episodes of Retrovaniacs Weekend Warriors are ONLY available to our Patreon backers, so please consider joining here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333