Retrovaniacs

We're talking Rayman, Ubisofts mascot platformer, and his first outing which was on the Playstation way back in 1995!  Rayman has been around since then in sequels and spinoffs, and there's a new Rayman remake due out later this year -- but was his first game worth still checking out today?  We let you know. Want to get right to the game?  Sneak into the 14:00 mark! Join us over on our Discord to...

True Lies the movie came out in 1994 and was an Arnold Schwarzenegger action comedy.  So, it only makes sense that in 1995 there would be a video game based on it for the SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, and Game Gear.  But after watching the movie - there isn't that much action.  What did they do to pad it out then?  Well, listen up, we're gonna tell you. Want to get right to the game?  Sneak into the 11...

This week Jeremy P and Billy take a look back at the NES Zapper, focusing on two launch titles - Duck Hunt and Hogan's Alley! Want to get right to the game?  Spin jump over to the 8:00 mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at  https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs...

This time we're taking a look at the second Jurassic Park game for the Genesis, Jurassic Park Rampage Edition!  While the title might lead you to believe it's just the first game with some new content, this is more of a second try at making that first game again, with similar but different levels, and improved gameplay.  Also, did we mention you can play as a person OR as a raptor? Yeah, nobody is...

This time we're checking out a computer game, but one on the Commodore 64, a platform we haven't really touched on much, and a relatively new collection out now for Switch and PC, The Last Ninja Collection as we play the first game in that series! Want to get right to the game?  Poorly sneak over to the 11:00 mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything...

As this game was just added to the Disney Afternoon Collection (on Switch at least), we're taking a look at the Super Nintendo game based on Goofy and his son - Goof Troop!  How does this stack up to the already classic games on the collection for the NES?  We played it to tell you what we thought! Want to get right to the islands, mon?  Hop on to the 9:20 mark! Join us over on our Discord to disc...

We're taking on the remake of the first game in the Yakuza series this time, with Yakuza Kiwami - a Patron requested episode! As we cover Kiryu's quest to reunite with his friends, we discuss the differences between the original and this remake, and we say "yakuza" many different and incorrect ways. Want to get right to Kamuchuro?  Take a taxi to the 14:30 mark! Join us over on our Discord to disc...

Jeremy P is more or less back from his unexpected medical leave, and so we're picking up right where we left off by kicking off 2026 with the mailbag show we should have had at the end of 2025! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at  https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovani...

Hi everyone, I had some health issues to kick off my 2026, but I'm on the mend so wanted to give everyone a quick update while we get things back on track here at Retrovania HQ Don't forget to check out http://www.retrovania.net for links to our YouTube, Twitch, Discord, and social media channels-- specifically the Instagram mentioned for the Retrovania Micro reels is located here : https://www.in...

We haven't done many PC games, but we're delving the deep dungeons under Tristam in this patron requested show all about the original Diablo! While there is a passable Playstation port, the PC was the best way to play this game - but does it still hold up after 3 sequels and almost 30 years?  We played it again to see. Want to jump right to Diablo?  Start at the 8:15 mark! Join us over on our Disc...

Virtual Bart was the sequel to Bart's Nightmare, which we reviewed last year, and is a collection of loosely connected mini-games where you play as Bart, Baby Bart, Dinosaur Bart, and even Pig Bart.  Is this better than Bart's Nightmare or just another one? Part of D'OH-vember-- All Simpsons, all November. Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at ...

To kick off D'OH-vember 2025, we're taking a look at the first console game for the show - Bart vs the Space Mutants for the NES! This game is notoriously not one a lot of people enjoy, but it sold really well and led to a whole slew of other games - so let's try it again to see if this game really deserves it's bad reputation or a second chance. Welcome to D'OH-vember-- All Simpsons, all November...

We know that remake is not technically a classic retro game, however it's the only way you can play the original House of the Dead outside of finding an arcade game someplace or a buddy with a Saturn, and it's available on all current systems!  So, we played it to let you know if this would be a good Halloween treat, or a mean Halloween trick! Want to jump right to the game?  Start at the 10:40 ma...

For this first Halloween episode of 2025, we're looking at Acclaim's voodoo horror action game, Shadow Man!  Based on a Valiant Comic of the same name, Shadow Man was a game all three of us had never tried before, and now that it's on the N64 Mature library on the Switch you can try it too... but should you?  We give you our thoughts! Want to jump right to the game? Hold that teddy bear and move t...

On this episode we're going FROLF-ing.  What's that?  Oh, just Frog Golf, the sport of the game Ribbit King! We also talk about the recent Nintendo Direct, and get hyped for Halloween games all next month! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at  https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes...

On this episode, we cover the Sony PSP Handheld for the first time, as it's 20 years old!  We're covering this system with an action game that mixes several different game styles, as you assist the Pursuit Force take on the gangs threatening Capital City!  Is this a mission you should undertake today?  We let you know our thoughts! Also covered, we discuss if we have a system that we never had as...

On this episode, we're taking a Patron request and traveling through time back past the dawn of the Playstation to the dawn of man, as we take on time-traveling brawler, Time Commando for the PS1! Want to do some time-traveling of your own and get right to the game?  Start at the 10:00 mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at  https://discor...

This week we're taking a look at a game Jeremy G. had covered on YouTube that deserved a deeper dive, so we're playing Konami's Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster Busts Loose! We also take some of your questions, talk about some other things we were playing, and discover Billy's musical side. Want to DASH right to the game?  Start at the 10:00 mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, vi...

This week, we take on a patron request for another Koei strategy game, but this time it's on the PS2 and it's real time as opposed to turn-based.  In the past we haven't been a fan of Koei's historically accurate strategy games, but will this one change our mind? We also take on some of your questions, to include our thoughts on the Switch 2 post launch! Want to jump right to the game? Charge over...

We have somehow lasted 10 years and we're still going strong!  And to celebrate, we're not going to dwell on our successes or mention our failures, but we're going to let you do that as we answer a ton of mail from you, our listeners. Thank you again for all your support and we hope to keep you entertained for many more years to come! Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, food, or really a...

It's another patron request, sans Billy, as we take on Baldur's Gate : Dark Alliance for the PS2!  It was also released on the XBox, GameCube, and even the GBA, but we both played it on the PS2 for this episode.  This is a Diablo-style game, but based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, and has a far more action-arcade style than the previous Baldur's Gate games had -- but is that good or bad? L...

We're taking on another request, this time for Sega's 8-bit console.  We're looking at Spellcaster, a mash of a graphic adventure game and sidescrolling action sections, which is admittedly right in our wheelhouse.  Is this a forgotten gem, or best left forgotten?  We played it to let you know our thoughts. We also all have been playing the same current game, but not on purpose - and our patron Ja...

We're taking on an Enix title from Nintendo's 16-bit powerhouse, an action RPG game about evolution, as requested by Cody on our Patreon. Evolve your character from a fish up to a human, all while following a very specific "eat or be eaten" mindset, this is a unique title from the era for sure, but should you play it today?  We let you know our thoughts. And speaking of thoughts, I know we made so...

This time we're taking on another of your requests, Fear Effect for the Playstation! This game is a lot like Resident Evil, but with a more mature storyline and some cool cel-shaded graphics, but should you hunt this down to try it now?  We played it to let you know what we think about it! Want to jump right into the game?  Start at the 10:00 mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss games, foo...

This week we're doing something very different!  By Patron request, we're playing a classic SNES game, The Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past, but we're playing it with a randomizer.  Items are moved around, meaning you'll tackle this game in a different order, with different weapons and items than you're used to, and it's a very different experience. Here's the directions we had : https://www.y...