Analog Schtick

We are back to discuss Katamari Damacy for the PS2.

We just wanted to catch you all up on what's been happening the past few months. 0:00 - Intro 4:07 - Inuyasha 9:05 - Ranma 1/2 15:10 - What Big Teeth You Have 21:55 - The Ghost in the Shell 28:27 - FFXIII 37:42 - Hades II 43:49 - Doctor Who 51:36 - Read Dead Redemption 2 52:47 - Ball x Pit 55:28 - Ratchet and Clank 2: Going Commando 1:05:05 - Friendslop 1:12:13 - Fallout 3 1:16:23 - Mistborn 1...

In this episode Morgan and Clayton discuss one of the most universally loved PlayStation games of all time, and find things to complain about. Listener Letters: analogschtickmail@gmail.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and opening topic 40:45 - Background information 48:10 - Our time with the game 59:56 - Very important questions 1:10:28 - Title screen 1:21:03 - Outbreak 1:45:45 - Boston 2:11:46 - Bill...

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In this episode we cover one of the often forgotten Resident Evil CGI movies. Join us for some uncanny valley fun! Please, send any and all listener mail to analogschtickmail@gmail.com

It’s our first real episode back, and we are breaking conventions by discussing our very first PlayStation 1 game, Spyro the Dragon. Please, send any and all listener mail to analogschtickmail@gmail.com 0:00 - Introductions 6:20 - Housekeeping 32:06 - Random BS (Anime) 57:28 - Background Information 1:01:09 - Time Spent with the Game/Series 1:11:42 - Very Important Questions 1:28:38 - The World of...

Morgan and Clayton catch up after the break.

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This month we dive into the one of Morgan's favorite franchises of all time, one of the best selling PS2 games, and the sequel to Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers, Kingdom Hearts! How does the game hold up decades later? Will the story make any got dang sense? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.com Timecodes: Introduction...

We are capping off the end of the second year of our podcast with another bonus episode, coming out on the most bonus day of the year! Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.com Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4 YouTube: Analog...

This month we dove into one of the many Disney games from the early 2000’s, Donald Duck Goin’ Quackers. Does this game rise above just being a simple clone of Crash Bandicoot? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.com Timecodes: Introduction - 0:00 Listener Mail - 2:18 Morgan’s New Cat - 22:37 New Year’s Resolutions - 27:45 Back...

This month we play Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles. Find out if it's better or worse than the last half of the original series on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.com Timecodes: Introduction - 0:00 PCSX2 - 22:20 Very Important Questions - 42:54 Story - 1:10:11 Mechanics - 1:21:41 Aesthetics - 1:46:37 Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts: ht...

This month we are rev rolling into one of Clayton’s favorite games from his childhood, PacMan World 2. Does this seldom discussed platformer of yesteryear deserve to be forgotten? Or is it time for it to claim its rightful place as one of the best 3D platformers of all time? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.com Timecodes: B...

This month we play one of the most revered JRPGs on the PlayStation 2, Final Fantasy X. Does this game hold up in modern era? How does the infamous laughing scene play with more context? Will we spend over an hour discussing Naruto? Maybe! But you'll never know for sure unless you join us for this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.com Ti...

In this episode we cover the highly controversial horror game Rule of Rose. This is the second and final game released by development studio Punchline Inc., and it is quite the departure from their previous work. Rule of Rose covers many dark and twisted topics through a very unique and symbolic story. However, with its story centering around the abuse of children, it became the center of a brief...

After playing through Crash Bandicoot’s less than stellar first outing on the PS2, we decided we would give his purple dragon counterpart some love, and cover Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly. This is the fourth main game in the series, and the first to not be developed by Insomniac. How did Spyro fare under new direction? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast.  Listener M...

This month we are covering the very divisive Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex. This was the first game in the main series of Crash Bandicoot games not developed by Naughty Dog; and many would point to it as the point that the series took a turn for the worse, but despite all the negative aspects, this game may actually be worth giving a second chance. We discuss all this and more, on this epis...

This month we dive into one of the most important franchises on the PlayStation 2, Ratchet and Clank. The series has come a long way since its first release, back in 2002. Will the modern innovations made in some of the later entries make this game feel outdated? Or does it stand the test of time? We cover all of this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Listener Ma...

This month we dive into our first and maybe last Sonic game, Sonic Heroes. Will we manage to discuss this game without offending the entire Sonic fanbase? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast. In honor of the upcoming Star Wars day, this month we are going to be covering Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2. While often overshadowed by it's sequel, we still believe...

In honor of the upcoming Star Wars day, this month we are going to be covering Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2. While often overshadowed by it's sequel, we still believe that this first entry in the series offers a lot of enjoyment for any Star Wars fan. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcast...

This month we are diving into one over absolute favorite platforming franchises on the PS2, Sly Cooper! How does the first entry in this beloved series hold up all these years later? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280 Spotify: https://open.s...

In anticipation of the upcoming release of Resident Evil 4 remake, we are revisiting the original game, for the PS2. It is undeniable that RE4 had a massive impact on the survival horror genre and 3rd person shooters in general, but the passing of time has not been kind to this once critically acclaimed game. We discuss all this and more, in this month’s episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2...

To celebrate 1 year of our show we are ranking all the games we covered this year! How does your favorite game stack up? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast! Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4 You...

In anticipation for the release of Hogwarts Legacy, we are taking a look at Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for the PS2. How well does Harry Potter make the leap to video games? Does the story remain faithful to the source material? Do the mechanics and graphics hold up almost two decades later? Find out on this magical episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast! Podcast Platforms: A...