Some call it tough. Others call it fair. While I agree on both counts, I think we can all agree that Contra is one of those must play retro games. Even through this game was released 35 years ago, you can't argue that Contra did it right and created a gaming experience that rivals even some modern games today. Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Contra on the Nintendo Entertainment System! We take control of either Bill or Lance, two members of a Sp...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
With so many modern games out there that are pushing you to keep moving from objective to objective, games that nag you do your dailies or games that reward you for fast completion times... Wouldn't it be nice to just play a game where you're rewarded for chilling out a little? I present to you, ToeJam and Earl on the Sega Genesis! Join the two coolest aliens around in this action/adventure roguelike game as we try to help ToeJam and Earl collect the missing pieces of their Rapmaster rocket ship...
Oct 13, 2022•58 min•Ep. 14
When we think of survival horror, we tend to think of Resident Evil. But what happens when the same minds behind the world famous franchise replace the "survival" portion of horror with "panic"? You get Dino Crisis. This game changes everything you think you know about survival horror and puts you in a world that, no matter how well you stock pile resources and plan your survival strategy, you'll never feel safe. Join me by the camp fire today as I share with you my Dino Crisis experiences and m...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 13
Video games starring our favorite superheroes are very plentiful these days, but I argue none of them keep true to their comic book source material quite like Maximum Carnage does! Notorious for its comic book style graphics, hard rockin' soundtrack and challenging difficulty, join me this week as I share my thoughts on this game after giving it whirl for the first time in over 25 years. Man, I am old... 0:00 - Intro 11:48 - Maximum Carnage 50:43 - Outro Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: http...
Sep 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 12
Every time I think about the Simpsons arcade game, my mind goes back to a simpler time. Join me on today's episode where we visit one of the most nostalgic games of all time. While I talk about the game itself, I'll share some stories of times I spent heaps of quarters on this game with total strangers and how one moment in time kept my faith in humanity intact to this day! Plus! For the first time, we have a special guest on the podcast today! My step-daughter joins me to talk about the Simpson...
Sep 22, 2022•55 min•Ep. 11
Most consider Resident Evil 2 to be the best in the franchise and a staple in the survival horror genre. I'm here to tell you that is 100% spot on. A game that I argue still holds up today, RE2 took the amazing game that was Resident Evil for the Playstation and improved upon it in every way. I can't tell you how many hours I've put into this game growing up. Join me by the campfire as I regale you with the story of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they try and survive the undead horrors i...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 10
Regarded as "the" definitive way to play the original Metroid from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Metroid: Zero Mission is a beautiful remake that serves as the perfect entryway into the Metroid universe. Come settle in by the fire while I share my thoughts on this game and how Metroid was always that one game franchise I always wanted to get into, but just missed it growing up. And why Samus Aran is one of the coolest cats around! Intro - 0:00 Metroid Zero Mission - 10:05 Closing Gratitude ...
Sep 08, 2022•50 min•Ep. 9
I consider Silent Hill a masterpiece in video games and its arguably the gold standard in horror. It's a game series that evokes excitement and adventure in some and terror in others. What makes the game special to me is that I feel all of that at once... Come take a load off as I regale you with stories of my travels into that fog filled town. I guarantee you when I'm done, you'll feel that unexplainable pull that draws so many people to it. Welcome, to Silent Hill. Intro - 0:00 Silent Hill - 1...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 8
In 1993, Star Fox burst on the scene in spectacular fashion by showing off the graphical processing power of the revolutionary Super FX graphics chip! No longer did visuals have to be in 2D. Not only did Star Fox push the limits of the SNES console, it was a pretty stellar on-rails shooter that I spend many hours with as a young Nomad. Join me by the fire this week as we barrel roll straight into danger and boost towards victory as we save the Lylat System from Andross! Intro - 0:00 Star Fox - 1...
Aug 25, 2022•51 min•Ep. 7
Every great game franchise begins somewhere and this is where the Castlevania franchise started all the way back in 1986! You play as Simon Belmont in this one-of-a-kind for the time platformer where you battle through waves of demons and vampires to confront Dracula and put an end to his evil reign once and for all! I have never played this game before and suddenly got an itch last week. Join me by the campfire as I regal you with stories of demon slaying! 0:00 - Intro 7:20 - Castlevania 47:40 ...
Aug 18, 2022•50 min•Ep. 6
We all have that one game that just brings back a flood of good memories and waves of nostalgia just by looking at it, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4: Turtles In Time almost always fits that bill for most gamers, and certainly fits the bill for me! Come take a load off and I'll share with you some of my memories growing up with this game, my thoughts on it as an adult and sprinkle in some of that amazing music while we're at it! Cowabunga! 0:00 - Intro 5:56 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV:...
Aug 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 5
Considered by many to be the best Zelda game and arguably one of the best video games of all time, I've finally completed A Link to the Past 30 years after it's initial release. In today's episode, I talk about my experiences with the game, why it took me so long to get this one under my belt and how I now know why so many people consider this game one of their all time favorites. Because it's one of mine now. 0:00 - Intro 4:18 - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 38:23 - Closing Gratitude Foll...
Aug 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 4
Hailed as a "cinematic RPG", Parasite Eve continues to stand as one of the most unique gaming experiences out there and has a comfortable slot on my personal favorite games of all time list. Come take a load off by the campfire as I recant my thoughts and share a few memories about it's unique story, memorable characters and make a case for why Aya Brea is one of the best video game characters of all time! 0:00 - Intro 7:00 - Parasite Eve 1:05:35 - Closing Gratitude Follow us on Social Media! Fa...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to The Retro Wildlands! On our first episode, I'll be talking about the game that propelled me down the path of a gamer. Resident Evil for the Sony Playstation revolutionized the Survival Horror genre as we know it and left it's mark on the World forever. So grab yourself a Jill Sandwich and a bottle of V-Jolt! Join me by the campfire as I share with you my thoughts and some memories of one of the greatest video games of all time. 0:00 - Intro 8:46 - Resident Evil 1:09:52 - Closing Grati...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Retro Wildlands! Who are we? Who am I? What is this show all about? Take a listen to this short trailer and I'll tell you all about us. See you in the Wildlands, my friend! Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrowildlands Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrowildlands Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrowildlands/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@retrowildlands...
Jul 17, 2022•2 min
