Retro Wars

Remember the first time you watched Jurassic Park at the cinema, it was epic. However, the game on the Super Nintendo....er...not so epic. I slugged through this for all of you. This week, I am joined by Blaine the Hoagie Man from the Retro Rydas podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk   Please give the show a 5...

I am on still on new Daddy duty, so I shortened episode again this week. I decided to go into the backlog where myself and Raging Demon from the Kommand list podcast battled the forces of Ivan Ooze in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie. But I ask myself, why did we even bother? Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subscribe here at - https://www.youtube.com/...

A short one this week, as I am welcoming my son, Goten, into the world. This week myself and Dave McG are talking about Alien Syndrome for the Master System. Will we save all the crew? Should we even bother? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subs...

One of my favourite games of all time, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4 - Turtles in time, finally gets to appear on the show. I rarely got to play this a kid but whenever I could, it was like a dream come true.  This week, I am joined by Nick who we have not seen since we did Street Fighter 2 all those years ago. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_war...

We go back to the world of Kirby for his first ever adventure in Kirby's dreamland. I got to play this on the gameboy to pass the time and it was pleasant little experience. This time, I am joined by Storm Beagle from the Retrotopia podcast to go over this the little pink...or white...balls first game. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast...

Another Mario game but this was one of the early ones, Super Mario Land for the Game Boy. I used to play this a lot at my cousins house but I could never never finish it. I have since grown up and played a lot of it but do I now love it? This week, I am joined by Lyndsey Norris who has not been on the show for over 6 months which is a crime. She loved this game growing up but will I share her pass...

Into the garden we go to search for Pikmin to help us move stuff. Yes, this week, I head in to the garden where me and Anthony from the 8 String fury YouTube channel are searching for Pikmin. Previously, I had never played this game but I dusted off the old gamecube, fired it up and fell in love with it. But can we save the Captain in time? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @ret...

Samus is at her weakest, her body has been ravaged by the X parasite and she is now part Metroid. A new adventure awaits with a super powered version of herself on the prowl. How will she survive? This week, myself and Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover Podcast are playing Metroid Fusion. Will we survive or become the next victim of the SA-X. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter:...

Let's all let out a groan together, for it is time for Battletoads. Known as being one of the hardest games on the NES if not all of video games. Can I get past the feared level 3? This week, I am joined by Sick Jake from the Press B to cancel podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on YouTube d...

It has taken nearly three years but we finally got here, Goldeneye for the N64. The game that redefined the first person shooter genre and brought hours and hours of multiplayer madness. This week, I am joined by the Jago brothers, Richard and Nick, to talk about their memories and how good this game is. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcas...

Pick up your sword against your father, it is Dracula hunting times. This week, the podcast covers one of the most iconic games of all times, Castlevania: Symphony of the night. It took me many occasions to get into get into this but upon playing metroidvanias, I finally got deep into this classic and I loved it. This week, I am joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro hangover podcast as we attempt...

What do Capcom do well, fighting games that's what. Hot on the heels of their Street Fighter series, Darkstalkers was released focusing on all things supernatural. This week I am joined by Raging Demon as we venture into the world of monsters. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subscribe here at - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyOYGaq-DSB66GfIVqWmMA   Our ne...

We are back to Street Fighter with Alpha 2. Regularly considered one of the best fighting games ever made. I am joined by a new guest, Richard Jago, the keyboard warrior. This game introduced Sakura, Evil Ryu and Shin Akuma, along with the best artwork ever. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Please give the show a 5...

We have hit 150 episodes!!! I never thought this would happen. So I decided to give you all a treat with this amazing game of Breath of Fire 2 for the Super Nintendo. Yes, I finished this and so did my guest, Captain N, from the Retrotopia podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk   Please give the show a 5 star re...

Can you be so popular you take over the lead character? Well, enter Wario, who took over the Super Mario Land games to be start his own series in Wario Land. I remember playing the game as a kid and it was great. I am joined this week by Dave from the Remember 64 podcast, talking about one of his favourite games.  Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subscribe her...

Off to battle we go. I get to jump into an old school TRPG, Shining Force for the Mega Drive. I loved my tactical RPGs so it was great to have another series I can play in.  This time, I am joined by Storm Beagle from the Retrotopia podcast to go over this little spinoff game. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro...

It is time to DUEL. Our first Yu-Gi-Oh episode and we are playing the Sacred Cards for the GBA. I love the cards and the anime but will I love the game. I am joined by CPC, The Christian Pokemon Champion to be my duel partner. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk   Please give the show a 5 star review to help it get sh...

Christmas is in the air, so what better way to celebrate this time of year with a horror game where we all try to kill Jason. Yes, Friday 13th for the NES. One of the worst games, I have ever played. Joining in me in this fight for survival is Captain N from the Retrotopia podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk...

My first time playing an old school Mega Man game...Mega Man 2. I was advised to start here with the NES games and I had a blast playing it. This week, I am joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro hangover podcast as we go after the robot masters. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing R...

It has been over 2 years since I have covered a Donkey Kong game here on the channel but time to make amends with Donkey Kong Country 2. This time Diddy and Dixie Kong are attempting to save Donkey Kong from the clutches of King K.Rool. To help me in my quest, I am joined by long time fan, Keegs. Can we save the big ape or will we split? Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch...

Spider-Man games were never that good growing up. I don't know what it was but they could never get to right. Case in point, Spider-Man vs The Kingpin, another stinker for the Sega Megadrive. This week I am joined by Raging Demon who shares a lot of my thoughts about the web head. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subscribe here at - https://www.youtube.com/cha...

It is time to get a bit looney with Tiny Toon Busters Hidden Treasure for the Sega Mega Drive. I played this as kid and really enjoyed it. Although going back to it, I remember all too clearly there was one level I was not looking forward to. This week, I am joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro hangover podcast who decided to hunt the treasure.  You can follow me on the following socials: Twitte...

All games series have to start somewhere, Tekken is no exception. Tekken has been going around for over 20 years but it started here with Tekken for the arcades and PlayStation 1. Does it hold up....er? This week I am joined by Raging Demon who like me has a lot of memories with the iron fist. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subscribe here at - https://www.yo...

Mario is back on an adventure to get the...six golden coins...because they matter in Mario lore. Super Mario Land 2 is the second Mario game on the Game Boy and is probably the best of the bunch. I loved this game growing up and so does my guest, Captain  N from the Retrotopia podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowar...

Final Fantasy Legends 2 or Saga 2, yeh it's confusing. I decided to play first Saga game on the game boy. We never had this back in the UK so I missed out....or did I? Joining me this week is YouTuber HCBailey. Without his channel, I would be screwed.  You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on YouTube d...