Ryan, Jay, Gabe, and Keif

Cart Creeps

Technology EN ↓ 7 episodes

Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast that digs up old cartridges to see how they really play once the nostalgia wears off. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined through the act of playing it — not just remembering it. We focus on how these games feel in your hands today: their movement, pacing, difficulty, atmosphere, and the small design decisions that either hold together or start to show their seams. There are no scores and no obligation to finish, just honest discussion about what survives the replay and what doesn’t. Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for...

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Ryan, Jay, Gabe, and Keif

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CC7: Resident Evil 2 | Retro Game of the Month 02.07.2026 2:09:35

Resident Evil 2 for the PS1 is considered a classic, but can we get past the tank controls? Join us for a deep dive discussion on tis episode of Cart Creeps! We cover: • Movement and Camera woes • Bosses • The A/B Scenarios • Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation • If you should try it for yourself Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a ret...

CC6: Space Station Silicon Valley | Retro Game of the Month 06.06.2026 1:41:10

Is it really a hidden gem? We cover: • Movement and Camera woes • Boss Levels • Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation • If you should try it for yourself Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and...

CC5: DOOM | Retro Game of the Month 03.05.2026 2:00:08

One of the all time greats. We cover: • Movement, and combat • Level design and secrets • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, strategies • Atmosphere, music, and presentation Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pull...

CC4: Ironman and XO Manowar in Heavy Metal | Retro Game of the Month 05.04.2026 2:10:34

This was one of the worst games we've ever played. We cover: • Movement, and combat • Level design and pacing • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points • Atmosphere, music, and presentation Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Eac...

CC3: Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month 05.03.2026 2:05:10

Pokémon Trading Card Game for the GBC got a sequel, but only in Japan. In this episode we discuss the game after playing the translation patch. We cover: • Duels and Deckbuilding • Special rules for duels • Boss duels • Atmosphere, music, and presentation Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles...

CC2: Super Castlevania IV Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month 02.02.2026 1:39:55

Super Castlevania IV often makes the gaming GOAT lists - but how does it actually feel to play now? In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus on Super Castlevania IV as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact. We cover: • Movement, and combat • Level design and pacing • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points • Atmosphere, m...

CC1: Metroid: Zero Mission Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month 14.01.2026 2:46:36

Metroid: Zero Mission is a standout Game Boy Advance title - but how does it actually feel to play now? In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus entirely on Metroid: Zero Mission as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact. We cover: • Movement, combat, and exploration flow • Level design, navigation, and pacing • Boss fights, difficult...