Retro Wars

What happens when the game you were meant to make is not ready in time? Make a pinball game. That is what happened with Sega who did not have Sonic 3 ready so decided to make Sonic Spinball for the mega drive. 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_war...

PAXAUS2024 has been and gone. I have taken my time to get back into normal life and finally do all the post interviews. It was an amazing time and I am so grateful for those who helped me to get there and agreed to be interviewed. This is a long episode but there is a lot to cover this for the three day events. Special shoutouts go to: The guys at RocketComms for even giving me this chance to go t...

Time to enter a death game with the World Ends With You on the Nintendo DS. A game which has developed a cult following over the years but one that I missed out on. I enter the game with newcomer Richard Jago, will we survive and find out the mystery? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on YouTube do...

Does anyone remember Bucky O'Hare? I do. I used to love the cartoon when I grew up, but I never played the NES game. It is a classic example of NES hard but unlike others, I think it is very fair. I am joined this week by Jake from the Press B to cancel podcast.  Will we both finish this game? Actually.....we might do.  You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: r...

Emerging from the shadows appears the Shinobi...for the 3rd time. This week, myself and Anthony from 8String Fury gaming are talking about Shinobi 3: Return of the ninja master which released for the mega drive. Let's be honest, it will be better than Assassins Creed Shadows. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Youtub...

This week I attempt to jump over pits, dodge crocs and swing over traps in Pitfall for the Atari. I also get the chance to talk about the Oz Comic Con I went to Sydney. I am joined on my adventure with CPC, The Christian Pokemon Champion. Will we both get left behind, will we collect the treasures? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tikt...

I am gonna take you for a ride. We are finally here, Marvel vs Capcom 2, one of the best games ever made. Yes I said it. With it being released on the Marvel vs Capcom collection, I thought it was time to discuss this legendary game. This week I am joined by Raging Demon who like me, loves this game!! Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subscribe here at - https:...

Metro City needs saving and it's up to you. Welcome to Final Final, a brawler from Capcom which originally started as Street Fighter 89. This is Super Nintendo which is nowhere near as good as its arcade counterpart but I can't fault the Super Nintendo for that. This week, I am joined by Dave McG, shame we couldn't do co-op. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Su...

It's a me....paper Mario. After the success of Mario RPG, Nintendo had a falling out with Squaresoft but still liked the RPG element. In came Paper Mario, an RPG with a difference. I personally like this more than Mario RPG.  I am joined this week by Dave from the Remember 64 podcast, I just hope he doesn't crumple under the pressure. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of...

It is time to jack in!!! This week, myself and Keith from the Main Quest Podcast are playing the Mega Man Battle Network for the GBA. We sadly don't get any of these games but they are fast and chaotic, and I really enjoyed this. Well, the battle side of it all. Not everything else. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk...

OBJECTION!!! Yes, we had a lot of objections last week so I decided let's go to court. I have a lot of experience working in court but I was not ready for this adventure into the legal system. Phoenix Wright, the brand new attorney, wet behind the ears, attempting to defend multiple people of murder. This week, I take Captain N from the Retrotopia podcast as my court room partner. You can follow m...

Get your lifejackets on, whip out your jet skis, it is time for Wave Race 64. The games legacy is known because of the water physics. I want to know if this legacy still holds up. This week, I am joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro hangover podcast who loves this game probably a lot more than me. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tik...

Starfox or Starwing....wherever you live in the world, was the birth of the Starfox space rail shooter series. I had not played anything like this in the past. Yes, future games build on the formula make it a lot better. I felt this was a test game to show what the Super Nintendo can do. This week, I am joined by Dave McG to help me through the space wars to save the Lylat system.  Retro Wars is n...

Remember this gem, Final Fantasy 9, I do. I consider this one of the most beautiful games of my generation. I love the music, the location, the messaging and Vivi!!! I have played this game many, many times and it always feels fresh every time. This week, I am joined by Jake Mcauley where we both gush over this treasure. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram:...

Where Earthbound all began, Earthbound Beginnings was released for the NES and I played it on the Nintendo Switch online. Will I enjoy it though that is the question? This week, I am joined by CPC to grind....grind....and grind some more...so much grinding.  You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on You...

Grab your Rocket Pack and your sword, Sparkster is here!!! The first game in the Rocket Knight series, Rocket Knight Adventures for the mega drive is a hard...hard game. Despite this, it is a mad, colourful and fast adventure. This week, I am joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro hangover podcast who loves this game as much as me. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk...

With the Marvel vs Capcom collection being announced this week, what better time to jump back into the vs games with Marvel vs Street Fighter. I never really played this one growing up, but this was the first game where we saw Spider-man vs Ryu!!! This week I am joined by my fighting Guru, Raging Demon, where we go to battle once more. Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch o...

It is the battle of the tongues, Chameleon Twist for the N64. An early N64 title I had seen growing up but knew nothing about. Dave from Remember 64 podcast span the wheel and this is what we got. Have we hit a stinker this time? Retro Wars is now on YouTube doing Retrospectives on a bunch of games. Subscribe here at - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyOYGaq-DSB66GfIVqWmMA   You can follow me on...

Everyone was trying to get on the Street Fighter 2 craze and bringing out their own fighting game. Konami was no different as they brought out three different TMNT fighting games for the mega drive, SNES and NES. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighters. They were all completely different.....one of them was great, one was ok......and was terrible. This week I am joined by my fighting Guru...

Boxing is huge at the moment, and I decided to do a boxing episode. Enter, Super Punch Out for the Super Nintendo. A rhythm game where you aim to be the best. This week, I am joined by Rob Cox. We take this battle up the ranks together but do we like it. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Retro Wars is now on YouTube...

Time to get my brother, Phil, back on the show. This week we are playing a game from his childhood, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. A weird film, a weird game. This is the mega drive version and not the arcade which was so much better. Will we be able to defeat Joe and save the kids? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk...

Time to grab your whip and dust off your lance as we take on Dracula across Europe in Castlevania Bloodlines. I am joined this week by Anthony from 8 String Fury gaming. Is it better than Super Castlevania 4? ou 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...

Shadow of the beast, when they said old games were hard, they were not lying with this one. Originally released on the Amiga, I played the mega drive version and it did not pull any punches. I am joined this week by Jake from the Press B to cancel podcast.  Will we both finish this game? No chance. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tikt...

Streets of Rage 2 is one of the best games ever made, this cannot be denied. I have enjoyed playing this game from it's release to today. It still holds up compared to it's big brother, Streets of Rage 4. This week, I am joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast who cannot stop proclaiming his love for this game. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Insta...

Sometimes art can surprise you, it can make your brain do things you did not think were possible. In this case, making a game seem 3D when it wasn't at all. We are talking 3D Battles of World Runner for NES. Captain N from the Retrotopia podcast came with me on a game which we run.....a lot. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @re...