Best Retropodcast Podcasts (2025)

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S1E270 - The SNES Podcast #270 -- Where's Waldo 42:51

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the video game adaptations of the popular puzzle cartoon, Where's Waldo? Although not as popular as it used to be today, it was a huge success in the 90's and 00's and inspired spin off's such as a comic strip, cartoon, and video games. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it handles it's Where's …

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S1E269 - The SNES Podcast #269 -- Mega Man X 1:29:57

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In this special episode Greg and Joe are joined by returning guest host Sean to discuss one of his favorite SNES games -- Mega Man X! A bold attempt to inject new life into a franchise getting long in the tooth, this game is a classic and we discuss why this is, how the game holds up, and other MM X related topics. Any questions, comments, etc can …

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Weekend at Bernie's 1:27:50

13d ago1:27:50

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We revisit Weekend at Bernie's from July 5, 1989 on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Granite Pros, LLC Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", follow us on Instag…

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Young Frankenstein 1:19:39

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It is time to go back to December 1974 as we discuss Young Frankenstein on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", follow us on I…

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S1E268 - The SNES Podcast #268 -- Warlock 41:57

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe cover a obscure game for the system that neither of us had heard of or played before -- Warlock! A platformer game with some Prince of Persia elements based on two horror movies of the same name, does this game buck the trend of 'bad movies make bad games'? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comment…

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Grumpy Old Men 1:26:12

1M ago1:26:12

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We go back to December 1993 to discuss the wonderful Grumpy Old Men film on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", follow us on …

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S1E267 - The SNES Podcast #267 -- The Barbie Games 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast we cover the released and unreleased Barbie games for the SNES. Barbie is a culture icon, but her first showings in video games were....rough. We discuss this and a brief history of the doll and the video games Barbie has been in and go into depth about these two (actually very different) video games. Any questio…

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S1E266 - The SNES Podcast #266 -- Lester the Unlikely 1:05:56

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast we look at one of the most polarization games on the system -- Lester the Unlikely! An action platform game with elements of adventure games, you play someone who is totally not a hero trying to save a princess on a tropical island. Some people love it and some people hate it, so we dig into the game and the matt…

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Toy Story 1:43:19

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We go "To infinity and beyond!" to discuss the Disney/Pixar classic Toy Story from November 1995 on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "contact@backtothepas…

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Club Pronto: Catfishing, bruh, where’s Payless? And lonely men 59:51

1M ago59:51

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Aaron goes clubbing in Royal Oak and discovers he’s a hit with the gay community. Don discusses the catfish documentary on Netflix. Annie talks about the demise of Payless. The guys discuss conspiracies and lonely men.

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S1E265 - The SNES Podcast #265 -- Wizardry 1-2-3 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover a remake of remake! The Wizrdry series started for personal computers in 1981 and is considered one of the original great CRPG's, which went on to inspire many famous franchises. The first three games were upgraded for the Famicom (with the first two getting a NES release) and then the…

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Almost Famous 1:38:33

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Join us as we jump to September 2000 to discuss the 70's rock tour classic Almost Famous on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]…

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Bay City: Ghost Town and Whores 26:58

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Aaron and Don go to Bay City to discuss the town’s history and the Oakland County child killer.

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Tron 1:35:56

3M ago1:35:56

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Join us in the program as we visit July 1982 to discuss Tron starring Jeff Bridges on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "[email protected]", fol…

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S1E264 - The SNES Podcast #264 -- Prince of Persia 1 and 2 1:18:15

2M ago1:18:15

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover the SNES ports of the classic action/platformer computer games Prince of Persia 1 and 2! The games were very popular and led to the start of a franchise which is still going strong today. We cover the games and the history of the franchise and how well the games got ported to the SNES. Any questions, comments, etc…

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Tommy Boy 1:33:38

3M ago1:33:38

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Son of a ...! We go back to March 1995 to discuss Tommy Boy starring Chris Farley on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photography Feel free to…

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S1E263 - The SNES Podcast #263 -- The Flintstones Games 59:18

3M ago59:18

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg do another two for one bundle package -- we cover both Flintstones games for the SNES! One based off the first live action movie and the other based off the cartoon, these are both platformers but with key differences. We talk about the franchise and these games and how they hold up today, and as al…

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Mrs. Doubtfire 1:38:22

4M ago1:38:22

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Well hello! We go back to November 1993 to discuss Mrs. Doubtfire starring Robin Williams on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photography Feel…

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S1E262 - The SNES Podcast #262 -- The Simpsons Games 1:03:54

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In this special episode Greg and Joe cover the four SNES Simpsons games! Made and released during the height of Simpsons mania in the early 90's (nine Simpsons games came out from 1991 to 1994), we discuss the franchise in broad strokes before diving into each game to see how it plays, how it ties into the franchise and how they hold up today. Any …

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S1E261 - The SNES Podcast #261 -- The Incredible Hulk 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover another comic book character turned into video game with the SNES version of the Incredible Hulk! Released for the SNES and another systems, this action/platformer game has you play as the Hulk as you fight off against classic comic book enemies and using his powers. We discuss the game, how it plays, and how tryi…

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Ace Ventura 1:20:53

4M ago1:20:53

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Alrighty then! We go back to February 1994 to discuss Ace Ventura on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "co…

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Apollo 13 1:34:30

5M ago1:34:30

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We go back to June 1995 to discuss Apollo 13 on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "contact@backtothepastpo…

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S1E260 - The SNES Podcast #260 -- R-Type 3 41:45

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In this episode Greg and Joe at the next game in the R-Type franchise to get released -- R-Type III: The Third Lightning! Designed from the ground up as a SNES game, this game doesn't have any of the cons that weighted down Super R Type. But does that mean it's a good game? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB pag…

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S1E259 - The SNES Podcast #259 -- The Hero Games Edutainment Series 1:32:40

4M ago1:32:40

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In this episode Greg and Joe bring you a treat (?) as we set a record in covering in detail FOUR games in this episode. Welcome to the so called Hero's Games series, four games developed and published to help to educate and instruct kids on how to handle health issues such as asthma and diabetes. Panned by most gamers, tests and surveys show the ga…

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The Great Outdoors 1:45:19

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We go back to June 1988 to discuss the classic John Candy and Dan Ackroyd comedy The Great Outdoors on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photog…

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A Goofy Movie 1:22:01

6M ago1:22:01

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Celebrating its 30th anniversary in April 2025, it is A Goofy Movie on the Back to the Past Podcast from the M&J Creations Studios on the Lion's Den Podcast Network powered by Stark Roofing! Please support our sponsors: Stark Roofing LLC M&J Creations Jett Accident & Injury Lawyers Kempin Automotive Terri Anne Photography Feel free to email us at "…

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S1E258 - The SNES Podcast #258 -- Kirby's Dream Land 3 1:23:05

6M ago1:23:05

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by returning guest host Sean as they discuss the last Nintendo published game for the SNES -- Kirby's Dream Land 3! Featuring a unique and crayon style graphic scheme and a great sound track we discuss how the game plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left …

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S1E257 - The SNES Podcast #257 -- Sunset Riders 38:24

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover another great arcade port by Konami -- Sunset Riders! Sunset Riders was a popular arcade game from the early 90's with 1-4 players playing as a bounty hunter in the Wild West, gunning down bad guys and saving women in eight stages of frantic action. We discuss how the game was ported to the SNES (and what happened…

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S1E256 - The SNES Podcast #256 -- WWF Wrestlemania and WWF Raw 50:19

7M ago50:19

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In this episode Greg and Joe FINALLY finish covering the LJN Wrestling Trilogy on the SNES as we cover the first and third games, WWF Super Wrestlemania and WWF Raw! (the second game, Royal Rumble, was done years ago with George). We discuss the games and how they play and if we feel if they are worth playing today. Any questions, comments, etc can…

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S1E255 - The SNES Podcast #255 -- Dragon View 46:04

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the sequel to Drakken, Dragon View! Developed by a different company and known as Super Drakken in Japan, this game is very much NOT like the first game but is instead a action/RPG style game. We discuss the game and how it plays and if overall we enjoy the changes made. Any questions, comments, etc can be left …

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S1E254 - The SNES Podcast #254 -- BioMetal 36:00

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In this episode Joe and Greg cover a shooter for the SNES -- BioMetal! This horizontal shooter doesn't do anything special but it has very pretty graphics, a soundtrack from a European techno group, and not a hint of flicker or slowdown. Is it still worth playing today? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or…

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S1E253 - The SNES Podcast #253 -- Drakkhen 54:57

9M ago54:57

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the early SNES RPG Drakkhen! A port of a Amiga/Atari computer game, this was one of the first RPG's to offer 360 degree 3D gameplay and the ability to walk anywhere you wanted, with great graphics for it's time and very good music. But how does this popular game hold up today? Perhaps no other SNES game has as d…

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S1E252 - The SNES Podcast #252 -- The Micro Machine Games 1:11:31

9M ago1:11:31

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover both the Micro Machine games for the SNES! The first game was originally an unlicensed NES game later ported to numerous systems while the sequel was only released in Europe. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support! The S…

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S1E251 - The SNES Podcast #251 -- Super Ninja Boy 43:02

9M ago43:02

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at a recently added game to the Switch -- Super Ninja Boy! An western port of a game in a long running franchise by Culture Brain, we discuss how the game plays and how it differs to it's Japanese original. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always…

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S1E250 - The SNES Podcast #250 -- Worse games on console? 1:41:46

10M ago1:41:46

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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe celebrate the 250th episode by talking about some of the 'worst' games for the system as reviewed online! We cover these games and talk about if they deserve that billing or not. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always tha…

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The SNES Podcast Special -- GS Mikami joreishi wa nice body 46:54

10M ago46:54

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In this very special episode of the SNES Podcast Joe talks about GS Mikami joreishi wa nice body! A Japanese only game (as if the name alone didn't tell you that) It's a beatmup based on an anime , you are what's called a ghost sweeper, and you kind of have to see it to believe it! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed…

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S1E249 - The SNES Podcast #249 -- 2024 Year in Review 1:12:00

11M ago1:12:00

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In this episode Greg and Joe once again cover the games we talked about in 2024! See what stuck out in our minds months later versus what was very forgettable! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support! The SNES Podcast is proud to be part of the Geekade net…

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S1E248 - The SNES Podcast #248 -- Dig and Spike Volleyball 48:45

12M ago48:45

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In this episode Joe and Greg look at another sports game -- this time volleyball! Dig and Spike Volleyball is a interesting but flawed game with robust options (both indoor and outdoor games) and a tie in with the Olympics but has graphical and play control issues. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcas…

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S1E247 - The SNES Podcast #247 -- Brunswick Bowling 43:33

12M ago43:33

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe cover another sports games -- Brunswick Bowling! The only 'sim' bowling game on the SNES, this very late SNES game tries to be a realistic bowling game. How well does it play and is it worth playing today? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the…

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S1E246 - The SNES Podcast #246 -- Hammerlock Wrestling 57:34

1y ago57:34

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In this episode Joe and Greg cover another wrestling game -- Hammerlock Wrestling! A US port of a licensed Japanese wrestling game, this game has a very unique three horizontal bar system of showing close ups as you wrestle. This is a unique and pretty unknown game that can be had for cheap. We discuss how the game plays and how it holds up today a…

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S1E245 - The SNES Podcast #245 -- Vegas Stakes 50:35

1y ago50:35

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe discuss a gambling game -- Vegas Stakes! Developed by HAL and published by Nintendo, this is a sequel to the NES game Vegas Dreams and plays like an enhanced version of that. This multi casino game might be one of the obscure games Nintendo has published and has a quest line where you gamble in five …

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S1E244 - The SNES Podcast Episode #244 -- E.V.O. 43:51

1y ago43:51

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover one of the most unique games on the system -- E.V.O.! A enhanced version/sequel of a Japanese only PC-98 RPG game, this action/adventure game with RPG elements has you playing a creature going through Earth's past evolving and trying to make it to heaven with Gaia -- it's a bonkers story. Here…

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S1E243 - The SNES Podcast #243 -- Secret of Evermore 52:23

1y ago52:23

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are covering a unique Square RPG -- Secret of Evermore! One of a handful of games where a Japanese company directed their American branch to create a game for western tastes, this game takes strong inspiration from Secret of Mana but is not part of the franchise, with a Western layer of plot and gra…

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S1E242 - The SNES Podcast #242 -- Big Sky Trooper 1:09:18

1y ago1:09:18

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover a obscure and unique game for the SNES -- Big Sky Trooper! Developed by Lucasarts and with the same engine as Zombies Ate My Neighbors, this action/adventure game is weird but interesting in numerous ways. We cover the game and how it ticks in this episode. Any questions, comments, etc can be …

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S1E241 - The SNES Podcast #241 -- Adams Famly Values 52:59

1y ago52:59

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe loot at another game bsed off a movie -- Adams Family Values! The third Adams Family game for the SNES and based off the second movie, this is a action RPG pltformer with shades of Zelda and Festers Quest. We look at how the game plays and if it's worth playing today. Thanks as always for your suppor…

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S1E240 - The SNES Podcast #240 -- Front Mission 46:08

1+ y ago46:08

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In this episode Greg and Joe cover the first game of a beloved but mostly Japanese franchise -- Front Mission! A strategy/tactical RPG made by Square where you control giant mechs in combat, this series is much known for the long gameplay, great music, and detailed stories. Front Mission was only Japanese only at the time of it's 16 bit release but…

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S1E239 - The SNES Podcast #239 -- Blackthorne 1:01:17

1+ y ago1:01:17

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In this episode Greg and Joe are covering the popular platformer game Blackthorne! Developed by Blizzard shortly before the first Warcraft game, this unique platformer uses rotoscoping graphics like Out of This World and has gameplay mechanics similar to Prince of Persia with combat systems in place. We discuss this game in detail and how the game …

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S1E238 - The SNES Podcast #238 -- Home Improvement 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe and Greg discuss the 'bad game' Home Improvement! Often included in lists of worst games for the system, this game designed by legendary video game developers Dan Kitchen and David Crane to play like Pitfall modified to fit the theme of this long running 90's comedy featuring Tim Allan. And it actually review…

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S1E237 - The SNES Podcast #237 -- Legend of the Mystical Ninja 1:09:17

1+ y ago1:09:17

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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe are again joined by friend of the podcast Sean as we discuss another of his favorite SNES games -- Legend of the Mystical Ninja! Part of the popular Goemon franchise in Japan, this wacky and very Japanese early SNES game from Konami is a beloved but difficult action/adventure game. We discuss…

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S1E236 - The SNES Podcast #236 -- Jim Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D 51:35

1+ y ago51:35

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Hello everyone! Joe and Greg are here to bring you a very interesting and yet still popular (as shown by the ports) SNES game -- Jim Power! The only SNES game designed with 3-D glasses, the game uses background parallax scrolling to give you a sense of depth -- but without the glasses it often causes motion sickness in people. We discuss this in de…