Retro Wars

Fire Emblem is getting it's debut on the show in the form of Sacred Stones. I went through a blitz for a lot of Fire Emblem games, and this was the first one I decided to cover.  I loved this game, and does my guest, Keegs. We had a really good chat about this one and I hope you love this as well. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram:  retro_wars_podcast Tikt...

This game was coming one day, we knew this day would arrive. South Park 64, this horror of a game. This week, I am joined by my cousin, Stefan, who brought this to the table. This is shortened show, as I am recovering from the journey back from PAXAus You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram:  retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk   Please give the show a 5 sta...

We are going back to space once more where I venture forth....with a duck. This week I play Duck Dodgers starring Daffy duck for the N64. Another game I have never played but I won't lie, I am dreading this one. David Pietrangelo is back from the Remember 64 podcast to join me in my adventure in space. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast...

The Legendary game, Lunar - Silver Star is appearing on the podcast. I had never played this prior to be asked and I wanted to see if it was any good. Get your adventuring hat on everyone. Joining me in my quest through history is Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk   Ple...

Does anyone ever remember the 8bit Sonic games, did you even know they existed? Well, there were a few of them, and I am going to cover Sonic Chaos. Playable on both the Master system and game gear, as Sonic and Tails go on a quest to obtain the 5 chaos emeralds from the world, whilst chasing Robotnik for the 6th. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_w...

Enemies can make the best partners, and that is definitely the case with Spiderman and Venom. This week, me and my brother, Phil, talk about Spiderman and Venom: Separation anxiety. Can we relive our childhood through this beat'em up? 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 i...

Remember a time when everyone was breaking their TVs playing Wii bowling, remember when we were all happy a new console had just come out, I do. Wii sports was a launch title and it was bundled in with the console making it one of the best selling games of all time. It was a banger and made way for the Wii to be what it was.  But does it still hold up? This week, I am joined by CPC, The Christian...

The Turtles are back!!! With a new film in the cinemas and doing really well, it only makes sense to do a Turtles episode. I hit the backlog and went with Fall of the foot clan for the Game Boy. One of my oldest games in my collection and I got to replay it on the Cowabunga Collection. This week, I am joined by Keith from the Main Quest Podcast who had never played it before, will he like it, or s...

It is movie night here on the show. We are looking at our first video game movie, Tekken: The motion picture. Listening back, I don't think I have laughed so hard for a while. This week, I am joined by brothers, Raging Demon and Chaotic Jim for the Kommand list podcast.  Is this the holy grail of movies? Is this the greatest anime film ever? Let us know. You can follow me on the following socials:...

It took 80 episodes but finally Kirby makes his debut on the show. Kirby Super Star, the 1000000 games in one. I have never played a game like this but it is time to whip out the Super Nintendo....or Nintendo Switch online. This week I am joined by debutant, Eric, from the Unlockables podcast. Will I enjoy the monster that is Kirby? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk...

My memory goggles are strong with this one. We all remember the worm, the ultimate worm, Earthworm Jim. I played this back on the mega drive when I was a child, and I got to replay it again last Christmas. My guest Sic Jake from the Press B to cancel podcast who asked me to go back into the history books.  I had a good crack, but does the worm still hold up? You can follow me on the following soci...

FOREEEE!!! It is time to bring out the clubs and get your most colourful pants on, Mario Golf 64 is here. I had this has a kid and with Nintendo bringing it to the N64 online. It was time for me to calm down and take a bit of time to play some golf.  David Pietrangelo is back from the Remember 64 podcast to enjoy me for a leisurely round. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retro...

Finally.....the show is covering this monster of a game, Bubsy 3D. This could be one of the worst games, if not the worst game ever made. I was sick with the ro ro and I got asked by Chris to play this game. Did he think this would make feel better? No, it did not....it made me worse. I think I got ro ro again from watching it. Let's all enjoy this.....well try to enjoy this...together shall we Jo...

It is time to explore into the stars and go on an adventure. Myself and King Nido play Star Ocean: Till the end of time. I bought this back in the day and entered a war in which I was waaaayy to advanced for. This plot makes no sense...but who cares. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk   Please give the show a 5 star...

We have reached episode 75 and we need a big game to celebrate. Chrono Trigger for the Super Nintendo. Chrono Trigger is often considered one of the best RPGs, if not one of the best games ever ever made. I got asked to play this by debutant Captain N. I finished it and me and the Captain had a good old chin wag about this classic. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk...

Final Fantasy is back in the focus with the release of 16, so I decided to cover Final Fantasy X with my friend R9 Beats. I remember when this game came out and it blew my mind. The colours that came out of the screen, the music, and the story of Tidus and Yuna was beautiful. It is a short week this week because I sadly have the ro ro and feel rubbish. My guest this week is R9 Beats and you can fi...

There are always imitators, some are good, some are bad, but then there is Digimon. Digimon is always considered the biggest imitators, if not the biggest imitator of Pokemon. As well as an anime, they have cards and games. I wanted to look at their first game, Digimon World on the PlayStation One. Woah boy.....get ready for a rant. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk...

We reach the end of out Street Fighter celebration looking at Street Fighter 4, the game which possibly saved the genre. I played this game so much that my fingers were black and blue. It taught me to love fighting games once again. I am joined by the Kommand List's Raging Demon and Chaotic Jim to take them on in a dramatic battle. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk...

Street Fighter is alive and well. Street Fighter 6 is now out and the world is loving it. However, I decided to go back a step and look at Street Fighter 3. I do need an assistant to guide me through it all, well enter 9 times EVO World Champion, Justin Wong. We talk Street Fighter 3, his career and Street Fighter 6 for a full hour. His mind is living fighting game bible. I hope your enjoy the cha...

With Street Fighter 6 now out. I decided to go back to an incredible game of X-Men Vs Street Fighter. The start of the Marvel vs Capcom series. Joining me in my quest through history is Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast. 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...

Catherine, a game when you look at the cover and you think, what type of game is this again. I broke through my fear and played it, and found there is a lot to undercover here. There is a lot to cover in this one and this time, I am joined by Mr Jake Macauley.  You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro_wars_podcast Tiktok: @retrowarsuk Follow our guest, Jak...

I know Nintendo listens to this show, so please bring back F-Zero, I miss it so much. This week I am covering one my favourite games, F-Zero GX. A gem on the Game Cube and one of the best racers of all time. I am joined this week by Anthony from 8 String Fury gaming. Does this game hold up and should it come back again? You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: r...

It has taken a while, but finally, I am covering an Metroid episode, and it is one of my favourites, Metroid Prime. I bought this day one and finished it one hundred percent. I recently played the remaster and I loved it so much. Ahh my nostalgia blanket. Joining me this week, is Adam from The Good, The Bad and The Backlog, and my word....what a man this man is. I actually think this is our longes...

It is off to the arcades to bring out your g-cons. Time Crisis 2, one of my favourite games in the arcades. I last played this at Christmas at a barcade with Rob Cox and now we have had a chance to review this little gem. 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 shown t...

Contra......oh yes...some of the hardest games around. I have barely stractched the surface before but now I have had my first real go of one and I enjoyed it. Contra 3 - The Alien Wars.  Battling alongside me this week, is Shane Koski from the Retro Hangover podcast. I believe his skills will help me over the line. You can follow me on the following socials: Twitter: @retrowarsuk Instagram: retro...