The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

Streets of Rage 2 is considered by some to be the greatest in the series, *the* best beat 'em up and a contender for one of the best video games ever made. With non-stop action, solid gameplay and a banger of a soundtrack, you're going to love playing this game and I guarantee you're going to be nodding your head while you do it! Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my first time expe...

When you think of retro video games, one of the first games that I'm sure comes up is Mega Man 2 for the original Nintendo. 33 years, 10 months and around 14 days after its initial release, I've finally played it to completion!   We play as Mega Man and our mission is to defeat the evil Dr. Wily. But before we can gain access to his fortress, we must defeat Wily's eight robot masters. After we def...

Even if you don't play video games, there's a very good chance you know Sonic The Hedgehog. Arguably one of the best games on the Sega Genesis and one of the best games of the era, was Sonic The Hedgehog 2. This was one of the few Genesis games I've played, but I've played it so much I can play it start to finish in my head.  Sonic 2 still holds up today with its gorgeous visuals, smooth gameplay...

Considered by some to be a spiritual successor to the Clock Tower series, Haunting Ground follows Fiona Belli, a young woman who wakes up in the dungeon of a castle after being involved in a car accident. Fiona eventually escapes the dungeon and now it's up to the player to guide her out. However, the castle's strange inhabitants are not ready to let Fiona go just yet...   Haunting Ground on the P...

Some call it tough. Others call it fair. While I agree on both counts, I think we can all agree that Contra is one of those must play retro games. Even through this game was released 35 years ago, you can't argue that Contra did it right and created a gaming experience that rivals even some modern games today.   Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Con...

With so many modern games out there that are pushing you to keep moving from objective to objective, games that nag you do your dailies or games that reward you for fast completion times... Wouldn't it be nice to just play a game where you're rewarded for chilling out a little?  I present to you, ToeJam and Earl on the Sega Genesis!   Join the two coolest aliens around in this action/adventure rog...

When we think of survival horror, we tend to think of Resident Evil.  But what happens when the same minds behind the world famous franchise replace the "survival" portion of horror with "panic"?  You get Dino Crisis.  This game changes everything you think you know about survival horror and puts you in a world that, no matter how well you stock pile resources and plan your survival strategy, you'...

Video games starring our favorite superheroes are very plentiful these days, but I argue none of them keep true to their comic book source material quite like Maximum Carnage does!  Notorious for its comic book style graphics, hard rockin' soundtrack and challenging difficulty, join me this week as I share my thoughts on this game after giving it whirl for the first time in over 25 years.  Man, I...

Every time I think about the Simpsons arcade game, my mind goes back to a simpler time.  Join me on today's episode where we visit one of the most nostalgic games of all time.  While I talk about the game itself, I'll share some stories of times I spent heaps of quarters on this game with total strangers and how one moment in time kept my faith in humanity intact to this day! Plus!  For the first...

Most consider Resident Evil 2 to be the best in the franchise and a staple in the survival horror genre.  I'm here to tell you that is 100% spot on.  A game that I argue still holds up today, RE2 took the amazing game that was Resident Evil for the Playstation and improved upon it in every way.  I can't tell you how many hours I've put into this game growing up. Join me by the campfire as I regale...

Regarded as "the" definitive way to play the original Metroid from the Nintendo Entertainment System, Metroid: Zero Mission is a beautiful remake that serves as the perfect entryway into the Metroid universe.  Come settle in by the fire while I share my thoughts on this game and how Metroid was always that one game franchise I always wanted to get into, but just missed it growing up.  And why Samu...

I consider Silent Hill a masterpiece in video games and its arguably the gold standard in horror.  It's a game series that evokes excitement and adventure in some and terror in others.  What makes the game special to me is that I feel all of that at once... Come take a load off as I regale you with stories of my travels into that fog filled town.  I guarantee you when I'm done, you'll feel that un...

In 1993, Star Fox burst on the scene in spectacular fashion by showing off the graphical processing power of the revolutionary Super FX graphics chip!  No longer did visuals have to be in 2D.  Not only did Star Fox push the limits of the SNES console, it was a pretty stellar on-rails shooter that I spend many hours with as a young Nomad.  Join me by the fire this week as we barrel roll straight in...

Every great game franchise begins somewhere and this is where the Castlevania franchise started all the way back in 1986!  You play as Simon Belmont in this one-of-a-kind for the time platformer where you battle through waves of demons and vampires to confront Dracula and put an end to his evil reign once and for all! I have never played this game before and suddenly got an itch last week.  Join m...

We all have that one game that just brings back a flood of good memories and waves of nostalgia just by looking at it, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4: Turtles In Time almost always fits that bill for most gamers, and certainly fits the bill for me!  Come take a load off and I'll share with you some of my memories growing up with this game, my thoughts on it as an adult and sprinkle in some of...

Considered by many to be the best Zelda game and arguably one of the best video games of all time, I've finally completed A Link to the Past 30 years after it's initial release.  In today's episode, I talk about my experiences with the game, why it took me so long to get this one under my belt and how I now know why so many people consider this game one of their all time favorites.  Because it's o...

Hailed as a "cinematic RPG", Parasite Eve continues to stand as one of the most unique gaming experiences out there and has a comfortable slot on my personal favorite games of all time list. Come take a load off by the campfire as I recant my thoughts and share a few memories about it's unique story, memorable characters and make a case for why Aya Brea is one of the best video game characters of...

Welcome to The Retro Wildlands!  On our first episode, I'll be talking about the game that propelled me down the path of a gamer.  Resident Evil for the Sony Playstation revolutionized the Survival Horror genre as we know it and left it's mark on the World forever. So grab yourself a Jill Sandwich and a bottle of V-Jolt!  Join me by the campfire as I share with you my thoughts and some memories of...

Welcome to the Retro Wildlands!  Who are we? Who am I?  What is this show all about?  Take a listen to this short trailer and I'll tell you all about us.  See you in the Wildlands, my friend! Follow us on Social Media! Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/retrowildlands Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrowildlands   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrowildlands/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...