Retro Blissed

Michael Jordan stars in this Super Nintendo exclusive platformer. Trevor and Johnny are finally back together recording in person, and Johnny apparently thought it was a good idea to mute Trevor’s side of the mic for the first 20 minutes. Don’t worry, it only sounds terrible for the first 20 minutes. Retro Blissed: screwing up since 1984. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed John...

Streets of Rage 2 is one of the most beloved games for the Sega Genesis. However, up to now it has been a major blind spot for the guys. Will it dethrone their beloved TMNT beat em ups? Will they hate it? Will there be banal banter and a dumb quiz show? At least two of these things is certainly true. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor...

Wild Guns is a Super Nintendo exclusive from Natsume in 1995. This third person shooter is pretty unique on the SNES, and it’s on Switch Online so you can play for free if you have a Switch. Also, a new Bliss quiz, a couple meandering stories from Trevor, and the guys make promises they probably won't keep about the future of the show. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny...

On this episode, Trevor and Johnny are joined by Derek to discuss and review Animal Crossing New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch, and also talk about their experiences with the original GameCube game. There's also a new Bliss quiz, so step onto one podcast island you'll never want to leave! OK, you may want to leave. You probably will. OK, just leave now and save us both the disappointment... BIC...

Super Mario Bros 2 for the NES is one of the most strange and misunderstood Nintendo games, but is it actually any good? The rednecks of retro gaming give a full review along with a brand new Bliss quiz. And hey, even if quarantine has been rough, you can be thankful that you aren't in isolation with these two! BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twit...

In this special episode, Trevor and Johnny count down their personal 10 worst video games they’ve ever played! Will Uncanny X-men make the list? Will Trevor and Johnny ever amount to anything in life? Some of these answers lie ahead. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissed Johnny Townsend @johnnyism

All rules are out the window as the guys review Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch, which is most certainly not retro. Listen for a spoiler free review of the game, a new bliss quiz, and a truly awful opening skit. Also, there are sweet buns. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissed Johnny Townsend @johnnyism

Spyro the Dragon for the Sony PlayStation was the PlayStation’s answer to Mario 64, and the beginning of one of the most beloved characters of the PSX era. Listen for the full review. Also, the guys rank platforming mascots and Johnny has a special birthday present. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissed Johnny Towns...

NASCAR 98 for the Sony PlayStation was considered a cutting edge racing simulation back in 1997. But how does it hold up? Will the guys take home the checkered flag or will they get sick from all the left turns? BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissed Johnny Townsend @johnnyism

Deadly Towers is a notoriously frustrating action RPG style game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Listen as the guys test their bravery and fight the forces of eating too much Chinese food and generally shameless bodily functions. Also a new Bliss quiz and Christmas wish lists! BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retrobl...

Friday the 13th for the NES is one of the most famous games by LJN, based on the hit horror movie. But can it beat the LJN licensed game curse? Listen for our review, a new Bliss quiz, and our generally disappointing banter. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissed Johnny Townsend @johnnyism

LJN month returns to Retro Blissed with Back to the Future, a "beloved" LJN licensed game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Can Marty save his own future? Will he get kissed by his mom? Can Retro Blissed pull off a single decent episode without embarrassing themselves and the whole retro gaming community? No. The answer to that question is no. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retrobl...

Vectorman was a super late release for the Sega Genesis, coming in 1995 while the world was gearing up for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. But it is also possibly the most technologically advanced Genesis/Megadrive game ever. Listen for the full review, a new Bliss quiz, and an expected lack of professionalism. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twit...

Rayman Legends is a modern classic platformer for all the major consoles including Switch, PS4, and XBOXONE. The guys break the rule of only playing retro games to cover this 2-D masterpiece. Listen on for a full review, new Bliss quiz, and a truly awful opening skit BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissedJohnny Townse...

Double Dragon II for the NES is the first time most people experienced a true 2 player beat em up at home. But this beat em up had something different: platforming. Listen for a full review and brand new Bliss quiz, and find out if this Nintendo game proves Johnny and Trevor as true Double Dragons, or if they just ate at a Chinese restaurant with that name. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Frankli...

The Lion King for Super Nintendo is one of those Disney games with a huge nostalgic fan base. But Retro Blissed is here to run this SNES (and Genesis) classic through their rigorous testing to tell you if your memories are correct, or if your entire childhood is a lie. Stick around for a very "special" Bliss quiz. This is a great episode for those of you who like the sound of eating and drinking o...

Bug! for the Sega Saturn was one of the first 3D platform games ever. Was it better than Bubsy 3D? Stay tuned to find out as Trevor and Johnny review the game, answer your burning questions, and generally flail though life. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissedJohnny Townsend @johnnyism

Superman 64 has been called the worst game of all time. Retro Blissed is here to set the record straight and tell you if Superman's N64 adventure has gotten a bum wrap, or if he deserves a Kryptonite coffin. Also, the guys attempt to answer the question: "Is any game worth $200 plus?" Stay tuned to find out! Heavenly Father this game is just terrible... BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin re...

Retro Blissed plays and reviews both Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers 1 and 2 for the NES. These games are unique among Disney Capcom games on the NES in that 2 players can play at the same time. Will the guys go nuts for these chipmunks or just smack each other in the head with boxes over and over? BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissed Johnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Frank...

Adventure Island for NES is a super challenging platformer from Hudson Soft, but it is actually a redesign of Wonder Boy. The guys review both Adventure Island and Wonder Boy for Sega Master System. They also get in some hot water when Trevor discovers something very questionable in the Wonder Boy manual... BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter T...

Get ready for an episode of Biblical proportions, with full discussion and reviews on 2 NES classics from Wisdom Tree: Bible Adventures and King of Kings, plus Exodus for the Sega Genesis! Trevor and Johnny are joined by Derek to discover if these games are inspired or cheap religious cash-ins! BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Frankli...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time for the Super Nintendo has been heralded as one of the best beat 'em ups of all time. Is it better than the guys' previous favorite turtles game covered on the show: TMNT 3? Listen for a convoluted mess of an opening skit, a full review, a new bliss quiz, and a heaping helping of turtle soup! BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny...

Guess who's back...Retro Blissed is back! The guys cover Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo with a full game review, a new bliss quiz, continued rude bodily functions, and general baboonery. BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny Townsend johnnyism28 Twitter Trevor Franklin @retroblissedJohnny Townsend @johnnyism

In this mega packed, grand finale of an episode, the guys send off the year and the podcast with three top 10 lists(!?), including the BEST GAMES EVER covered on the podcast. There's tons of fan feedback, some gross bodily functions, and...wait. What's this? One last special announcement at the end. What could it be? BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Trevor Franklin retroblissedJohnny Townsend johnnyism28...

The guys send out 2018 with a bang, covering Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest for the Super Nintendo. Many have called this the perfection of the monkey business started in the first DKC, but will it survive the rigorous Retro Blissed testing? Will the guys survive eating a pile of foods from the U.K. to celebrate game developer Rare? Will those poor scientists ever get a break? Listen no...