The SNES Podcast

In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only game -- Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Denetsu! This RPG game takes a lot from the DBZ cartoon and follows many of the same characters and tropes as you go through this unique game. A card battle system and a high degree of difficulty make this a much different RPG then you may have played. We talk about the game and a little about the DBZ...

In this episode Greg and George look at the run and gun action game Cybernator! Published by Konami in the west but not developed by them, this game has some similarities with Front Mission due to sharing a lead designer, and is a overlooked and very fun (but very hard) game. Listen to us talk about it in this episode and how it plays and if it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can be...

In our first episode of 2019, George and Greg look at one of the most unique games on the system -- Firestriker! Developed and published by small companies, this highly unique game did not get a lot of press or copies made but combined elements of pinball, Breakout, and Zelda into a very interesting and challenging one to four player game. So does it hold up and is it fun? Tune in to find out! If...

In this special episode Greg and George take a look back at the games we covered on the podcast this year! We review each game and what we remember from it, how we enjoyed it, and some final thoughts about it. Thanks for your support again this year and we will see you again in 2019! Please check out our FB page and you can also e-mail us at thesnespodcast.com and check out our Patreon at www.patr...

In this episode Greg and George cover a well done port of a popular classic computer game -- Out Of This World! Also known as Another World in Europe, this was a often requested game by listeners and for good reason. It's a fun, unique, challenging adventure game that uses rotoscope graphics and minimal story, instead you figure things out as you go along. We cover the details of the port, the gam...

In this episode Greg and George look at an interesting Tetris variant game -- Tetris Battle Gaiden! A Japanese only game, this game features both one and two player modes where you try to complete your side before the other, with power ups and a shared piece pool. We look at the game and how it plays, talk about what makes it different, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can...

In this episode Greg and George cover a Patreon pick in which we discuss the unique and whimsical game of Uniracers! Created by the same company that brought you Lemmings, this is a very interesting racing game where you control a unicycle and try both to beat your foe and perform stunts. We talk about what makes this game unique, how it plays, and if it holds up today. Any questions, comments, fe...

In this episode Greg and George look at an obscure and unique RPG with strategic battles by Koei -- Inindo: Way of the Ninja! Part of the long running Nobunaga's Ambition franchise, this game uses some alternative history where Nobunaga did not die in 1582 but instead continued his campaign to conquer all of Japan. You play a young ninja whose clan was destroyed by Nobunaga, and you must train up...

In this episode, we both celebrate the recent release of the PS4 Spider Man game and the release of Venom on the big screen today by covering a game that has both of them -- Maximum Carnage! The first video game to be taken directly from a comic book story, this game features the ability to play as either Spider Man or Venom as they team up to stop Carnage from terrorizing New York City. We examin...

In this episode Greg and George re-visit a game that Greg covered by himself way back in Episode 20 -- the overlooked and hidden gem Uncharted Waters! We also look at the game that came before it, New Horizons. Another franchise that has been much more popular in Japan compared to the west, these Koei games have you doing a little bit of everything -- adventure, RPG, sailing, tactical ship battles...

In this episode Greg and George look at a game based off three of the most popular movies of all time -- Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures! Developed by Factor 5 who would go on to make the Star Wars Rogue Squadron games and using the same engine as the Super Star Wars games, you play Indie in a platformer based off the original movies, you control Indie as he whips, shoots, jumps, and rolls thro...

In this episode Greg and George look at one of the more obscure RPG's for the SNES -- Robotrek! Developed by Quintet (the company behind Actraiser) and published by Enix, this game got little attention when released due to timing and the fact it was made in Japan as a 'kids game'. We discuss if this is true or not and the game itself, how the game plays, and the original and unique ideas the game...

In this episode Greg and George cover another Patreon pick as we look at the SNES version of one of the most popular and beloved platform games on the system -- Earthworm Jim! The start of a popular franchise, this game was well known for it's amazing graphics and music and the whimsical over the top humor. We discuss these points in detail and rate how the game holds up today. Any questions, comm...

In this episode Greg and George look at a obscure and very unique game for the SNES -- Pieces! As the name suggests, this is a puzzle game where you put together a jigsaw puzzle. Offering three modes of play, numerous themes and puzzles to select from, and support for the SNES mouse, it's a very original game for the console. We talk about the game and the modes of play, the puzzles, and how it ho...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and George are honored to have a special guest host with us -- the host of the Jaguar Game by Game Podcast Shinto! Shinto brought with him a fighting game for us to look at, ClayFighter. This SF-esk fighting game drew major notice when it came out cause of the Claymation and vocal work that the game used. We talk about the game and the sequels, how the game...

It's part 2 of the special episode celebrating the SNES Podcasting reaching episode 100! In this one, Greg and George were joined by special guest hosts Ferg from the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast and Please Stand By, Willie from ArcadeUSA on YouTube, and Kris and Dan from the Stone Age Gamer podcast as we pick four of our favorite games from the SNES Library. This is done in a special draft for...

In this special episode celebrating the SNES Podcasting reaching episode 100, Greg and George were joined by special guest hosts Will from the Intelivision Podcast, Aaron from Retro Obscura podcast, Phil from the No Swear Gamer channel on YouTube, and Nick from For Amusement Only podcast as we pick four of our favorite games from the SNES Library. This is done in a special draft format where the o...

In this episode Greg and George look at one of the best selling and most ported games of all time -- Lemmings! Created by DMA Designs (now known as Rockstar Games) in the early 90's, this game blends classic puzzle style gameplay with fast paced platforming and RTS elements to it to try to keep those poor lemmings going off happily to their doom! We discuss the game itself and some history of the...

In this episode Greg and George cover the SNES remakes of Dragon Quest 1, 2, and 3! Only released in Japan, Dragon Quest 1-2 was released on one game pack and Dragon Quest 3 on another. Known in the west as Dragon Warrior, Dragon Quest is one of the three 'holy trilogy' of classic Japanese RPG's along with Final Fantasy and Phantasy Star. We talk about some of the history of the franchise and of t...

In the episode Greg and George look at the SNES port of one of Konami's most popular arcade games, Sunset Riders! A wild west themed beat em up, this arcade game came over very well to the SNES. We discuss the differences between the arcade and SNES port (and why it's superior to the Genesis version!), the gameplay, the stages and bosses, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, suggest...

In this episode Greg and George look at one of the only tank games on the SNES, Super Battletank! Also known by it's full title of Gary Kitchen's Super Battletank: War In The Gulf, industry legend Gary Kitchen oversaw the design and development of this simulation/action game where you control a M1A1 tank in the Middle East during the 1991 Gulf War. We talk about the history and influence that Gary...

In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only game -- Front Mission: Gun Hazard! The second game in the Front Mission franchise, this side scrolling action/RPG game is considered a spin off from the 'mainstream' Front Mission games. Translated fully into English with a patch -- as it's still never been released in the west -- this really fun game has a deep storyline and branching...

In this episode Greg and George look at the SNES port of a Midway arcade game -- Total Carnage! The spiritual sequel to Smash TV, this game features the same 1 or 2 player overhead 'shoot everything up' twin stick gameplay that Smash TV had with a few extra things. How is the game itself and it's conversion to the SNES? We discuss that and more in this episode! Any questions, comments, feedback, e...

In this episode Greg and George look at the SNES port of a game belonging to the most famous Computer RPG of all time -- Ultima VI: The False Prophet! One of the most talked about and successful games in the long running Ultima franchise, many of the games got ported to consoles. We examine the differences between the original PC version and the SNES port, how the game plays on a controller vs a m...

In this episode Greg and George look at one of the strange hybrid games that graced the SNES -- Mega Man Soccer! What feels like a side project from Capcom (and the first Mega Man game on the SNES) is an interesting soccer game with Mega Man characters, graphics, music, and style. How does the game play and is it fun? We debate that in this episode! For any questions, comments, feedback, etc. plea...