Retrovaniacs

Episode 24 : Ghoul Patrol (SNES)

We play the lesser known sequel to the classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors this week, Ghoul Patrol for the Super Nintendo.  Does it compare to it's younger and more famous brother, or is this the Jermaine Jackson to Zombie's Michael Jackson?  Find out what we think!
Also discussed, best and worst classic gaming endings, and Billy has a reveal that will shake the foundations of Retrovaniacs to it's very core!
Next week it's our 1 year anniversary show, and we take on Banjo-Kazooie for the N64!

Episode 23 : Jumping Flash! (Playstation)

Get prepared to fall from the atmosphere on purpose in this early Playstation entry, Jumping Flash!   Will this boxy 3d game age as poorly as other games of the era?  Listen to find out what we thought!
We also look back at the Playstation launch and other system launches over the years, and have a Dreamcast support group meeting.
Next week : Ghoul Patrol (SNES)

Episode 22 : Xmen (Genesis)

After a week break due to illness and Easter, we return with a new show focused on a non-LJN Xmen game!  
We also discuss our time with Miitomo, and talk way, way too much about Tiger Handhelds again.
Next episode will be Jumping Flash for the Sony Playstation!

Episode 21 : The Guardian Legend (NES)

Jeremy P's pick this week is a blend of top down space shooter, Zelda-style exploration and RPG, and more than a little puzzling to the rest of the Retrovaniacs team.  
We also discuss favorite rentals / purchases that we knew nothing about ahead of time that ended up being long-time favorites.
Next week : SNIKT!  It's X-Men for the Sega Genesis!

Episode 20 : Eternal Champions (Genesis and Sega CD)

Our first fighting game, and in one of us shares his revelation that he's just not good at 2D fighting games.
We also answer a solid listener question, regarding our dirty little gaming secret that could ruin our reputations as retro game enthusiasts!
Next week-- fire up the jets, it's The Guardian Legend for the NES.

Episode 19 : Skullmonkeys (Playstation)

A retro review of a game that was retro even when it was new - this week we plugged in our Playstations to talk about the claytastic platformer, Skullmonkeys!We also discuss the concept of remakes and re-imaginings, and Billy admits he likes a game we were pretty sure nobody liked.Next week, get your fighting gloves on, it's Eternal Champions for the Genesis / Sega CD!

Episode 18 : The Adventures of Bayou Billy (NES)

This week, Jeremy P ruins what would be an otherwise great episode by forcing everyone to play The Adventures of Bayou Billy, in honor of it's recent re-release on the Wii U eShop.   How can a game that offers 3 different gaming modes go so horribly wrong?  We dive into the swamp of disappointment this week to discuss this Konami misfire.We also take a look back at our favorite mispronunciations of gaming titles and names, and discuss our favorite codes and secrets with some listener questions!Next week game : Skullmonkeys (PS)

Episode 17 : Golden Axe Warrior (Sega Master System)

We dive into the late Sega Master System library and unearth quite the diamond, Golden Axe Warrior.  Well, it's more like Cubic Zirconia.  It looks nice, it might impress someone who has no idea about what they are looking at, and it's clearly a copy of something far more impressive.  Honestly, it has a lot more in common with a Nintendo classic than anything else with the Golden Axe name on it.We also take a listener question this week: What game can you play over and over due to nostalgia that you also can admit is a pretty terrible game?Next week, put on your swamp hat, and dust off the NES -- we're heading to the Bayou...

Episode 16 : JJ and Jeff (Turbografx-16)

We're back from our long one-week unplanned absence to kick off 2016 with a bang!We're going back to the TG-16 for JJ and Jeff this week-- will this be the game that convinces Jeremy and Billy that they missed out on the Turbografx during the 16 bit era?Additionally, we look back at 2015 to discuss our favorite hits and misses of the year, and what we're looking forward to in 2016.

Episode 15 : Mansion of Hidden Souls (Sega CD)

 Here's a game I'm certain most of you haven't played -- Mansion of Hidden Souls for the Sega CD add-on for the Genesis.   This is a classic point-and-click adventure title, like Myst, but about butterflies and poorly placed keys.  A selection by one Billy Holiday, and an episode not to be missed!We also answer a listener question : What are our favorite / least favorite snow levels in classic gaming?Also, like every show, we reveal next show's topic.  Our next show will be around Christmas, so what game do you think we picked?