NEStalgia

NEStalgia is a chronological exploration of EVERY NES game released in North America. Join us and play along on our journey to EVERY Nintendo Entertainment System game.

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372 - Rollergames

Mike and Sean delve into the NES game Roller Games, uncovering its surprising origins as a televised sport. They discuss the over-the-top nature of the Roller Games show, its cartoonish characters, and how the NES game deviates wildly from the sport, becoming a side-scrolling beat-em-up. The hosts analyze the game's mechanics, bosses, and its overall disconnect from its source material, ultimately delivering their scores and opinions.

Apr 11, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 118

371 - Rally Bike

There's a cross-country motorcycle rally going from San Francisco to New York. In Rally Bike, the player has but one goal, to work their way up through the ranks of the racers and place high enough to qualify for the next race. Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Nestalgia Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese knowledge! For More NE...

Apr 04, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 121

nestalgAI - Pipe Dream Recap

The hosts revisit their deep dive into the NES game Pipe Dream, discussing initial reactions, core mechanics, and its surprising influence on modern games like Bioshock. They explore the game's strategy, bonus levels, and even a Nintendo Power contest related to Pipe Dream, ultimately questioning whether it's an essential NES title. They also touch upon Bulletproof Software's connection to Tetris and promotional games before teasing the next episode on Rally Bike.

Apr 01, 2025•14 min