Michael Esposito

NEStalgia

Leisure EN ↓ 448 episodes

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.

Author

Michael Esposito

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.nestalgiacast.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

243 - Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors II 14.10.2022

The mighty warrior Kuros has defeated the evil wizard Malkil in the previous game. However, Malkil did not perish, and has now taken the shape of the four elements: water, wind, air and fire. 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 fami...

242 - Dig Dug II: Trouble in Paradise 07.10.2022

It is Dig Dug's job to protect 72 different tropical islands from his arch rivals, Pooka and the fire breathing Fygar. Played from an overhead point of view. 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...

241 - Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine 30.09.2022

There are three asteroids, hidden among thousands, where various  minerals and precious gems were stored. It was believed the riches would  be safe there, until the Zoggians discovered them! Now you have to fly  an experimental spacefighter, the Cybernoid, into battle to recover the  asteroids. The Cybernoid is equipped with standard laser blasters,  missiles, and the abil...

240 - Championship Bowling 23.09.2022

Championship Bowling plays like a standard 10 frame ten-pin bowling game with the objective to knock down as many pins with the bowling ball as possible. 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 Jap...

239 - The Battle of Olympus 16.09.2022

The Battle of Olympus is an action game with light role-playing elements. It is set in ancient Greece and casts the player in the role of Orpheus, whose girlfriend, Helene, has been kidnapped by the demonic ruler of the netherworld called Hades. Orpheus must consult the powerful gods and have their help in order to defeat Hades and free Helene. Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of ou...

238 - Archon 09.09.2022

There's a board. There are pieces with varying powers, squares to move into and an opponent to conquer. But the squares keep changing. And once you decide where to attack, the board explodes into a battlefield. 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....

237 - All-Pro Basketball 02.09.2022

You’re just a basket away from victory. There are only seconds remaining in the game, and you’ve got the ball. But you’re facing a tough zone defense that’s bent on keeping you from scoring. 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 famic...

236 - To The Earth 26.08.2022

Use your Zapper Light Gun to Blast Deadly UFO’s Hurling Meteors, and Angry Aliens on a Cosmic Battlefield! 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 NEStalgia, visit www....

235 - Tetris 19.08.2022

This version of Tetris is one of many conversions of the famous block-stacking game, as well as the best-known (but not the only) version on Nintendo's first home console. The goal is to place pieces made up of four tiles in a ten-by-twenty well, organizing them into complete rows, which disappear. As rows are cleared, the pace of the game increases, and the game ends if the stack reaches the top...

234 - 720 Degrees 12.08.2022

You're a skateboarder in Skate City, one of the largest skateparks ever built. Ollie off of ramps, grind on rails, and swerve past pedestrians as you bust out tricks. 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 wi...

233 - Wheel of Fortune Junior Edition 05.08.2022

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 NEStalgia, visit www. NEStalgiacast.com SHOW NOTES Longplay Previous Wheel of Fortune episode Wheel of Fortune Junior Edition Bo...

232 - Twin Eagle 29.07.2022

Twin Eagle is a vertically scrolling arcade style shooter. You control a helicopter, and need to earn points by shooting or bombing the various (and numerous!) enemies you'll encounter. Planes, helicopters, tanks, anti-aircraft guns, foot soldiers, and more will all be trying to bring your mission to an abrupt end! Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patre...

231 - The Three Stooges 22.07.2022

Stars of television and cinema, and now stars of their own video game. Join Moe, Larry & Curly (in no particular order) who must collect $5000 to try and save an orphanage and the young children who live there from the evil banker, all while keeping pie out of their face. Featuring platform level designs based on classic Stooge scenes from their many TV episodes and movies and level objectives...

230 - Stealth ATF 15.07.2022

Stealth ATF is a flight simulator in which you pilot a F-117A, a.k.a. Nighthawk in several missions. In every mission's beginning and ending the player has to take off and land the plane respectively, from a side view. Failing to land after completing the target objectives means failing to succeed in mission and thus having to replay it. Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patre...

229 - Romance of the Three Kingdoms 08.07.2022

Based on the events of the Three Kingdoms era in China (3rd century), and on Luo Guanzhong's famous novel Sanguo Yanyi, the game casts the player in the role of one of the many warlords rivaling for control after the Yellow Turban Rebellion. 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...

228 - Jeopardy Junior Edition 01.07.2022

A conversion of the popular TV game show for younger players ages 7 and up. Up to three players can take part in the three-round trivia contest where the answers are given and the contestants must supply the correct question. 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 N...

227 - Godzilla: Monster of Monsters 24.06.2022

In the year 2XXX A.D., Earth is under attack from the aliens of Planet X. Armed with monsters of terrible destructive force, the invaders establish bases on every planet of the solar system. These monsters include the foes Gezora, Moguera, Baragon, Varan, Hedorah, Gigan, Mecha-Godzilla and King Ghidora. To combat the menace, Earth sends two of it's own monsters, Godzilla and Mothra, in order to dr...

226 - Goal! 17.06.2022

Goal! is a soccer game for one player against the computer, two players against each other, or two players against the computer. Gameplay is from an angled overhead point of view, with the screen scrolling to follow the action. Several game options are available, including tournament mode, world cup mode, and a goal shooting competition.  Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our...

225 - Casino Kid 10.06.2022

You are Casino Kid, a nameless youth who has 500$ in his pocket and is ready to face the best poker and blackjack players in the casino to increase this amount significantly. You move around a large casino room and talk to people. Some people will just chat with you, while others will challenge you to a game: either blackjack or poker. In the beginning, most people won't agree to play with you. Yo...

224 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 03.06.2022

Roger Rabbit's, a living breathing cartoon, has been framed for the murder of Marvin Acme. The motive is that his wife, Jessica Rabbit had been photographed playing patty-cake with him. Obviously this kind of affair is enough to drive a man, or rabbit, into killing. But he didn't do it and now there seems to be some kind of mystery surrounding Marvin Acme's last will and testament... and with it,...

223 - SKY SHARK 27.05.2022

The battles of World War II were non-stop blood baths on the sea and in the skies. No squadron has more kills than yours and no one in your squadron is better than you. That's why they call you Sky Shark. 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 loo...

222 - SESAME STREET ABC 20.05.2022

This game is divided into two parts: Letter-Go-Round: By catching and matching letters on a spinning ferris wheel children practice letter recognition and matching, simple spelling and word formation. Ernie's Big Splash: Children can help Ernie find his rubber duckie for his bath by building a pathway from duckie's soap dish to Ernie's bathtub. This helps children practice planning, predicting and...

221 - Prisoners of War 13.05.2022

The enemy is unstoppable. They maintain vigilant guard over their front lines! The only way to defeat them is to get behind their lines. But how? By allowing a soldier to get captured, perhaps he could escape and single-handedly defeat the enemy forces in his way.  Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Nestalgia  Members at the $5 and a...

220 - NFL 06.05.2022

Based on professional football as played in the National Football League, NFL was the first 8-bit console game to carry the official NFL license. There is no NFLPA license, though, which means the 28 real teams are included, but no player names or faces. Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Nestalgia  Members at the $5 and above level get a...

219 - King's Knight 29.04.2022

King's Knight is a fantasy-themed top-down shooter where four heroes have to unite to defeat a dragon and rescue a princess in despair. It was one of the first games published by Square Soft (now one-half of Square Enix). 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 NESta...

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