Retrovaniacs

Feb 17 2025 218 ep. 75 mins 688

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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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Episode 215 : Chester Cheetah Wild Wild Quest

Feb 17 2025 71 mins

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 an

Episode 214 : Werewolf - The Last Warrior (NES)

Jan 29 2025 71 mins

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! Join us o

Episode 213 : Shadow Hearts (PS2)

Jan 20 2025 87 mins

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

Episode 212 : Action MAX, Captain Power, and the 2024 Mailbag Cleanout!

Dec 30 2024 107 mins

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

Episode 211 : Diddy Kong Racing (N64)

Dec 11 2024 83 mins

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 t

Episode 210 : The Simpson's Hit and Run (PS2 / XBox / GameCube / PC)

Nov 26 2024 77 mins

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. Join us over on our Discord to discuss games,

Episode 209 : The Simpson's Bart's Nightmare (SNES)

Nov 13 2024 84 mins

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

Episode 208 : Cold Fear (PS2/Xbox/PC)

Oct 29 2024 88 mins

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

Episode 207 : Harvester (PC)

Oct 22 2024 92 mins

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 cove

Episode 206 : Bucky O'Hare (NES)

Sep 30 2024 68 mins

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! Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really a