This Game Where

Crash Bandicoot did a lot of things, not least of which was catapulting a little-known mammalian specimen from relative obscurity to the height of ubiquity, as well as racking up a full-blown trilogy in a little over two heady years in the mid-90s. We're looking at the third in the triumvirate, to answer the questions. 'Why, though?', 'what's it like to play now?', and, 'just what is a bandicoot?'...

This week, Chris and Ashley delve into the world of the shadow dancer in Shinobi III: Return of the Master Ninja, a game that sees you don the socks of one Joe Musashi in order to take on the criminal underworld. Fittingly, this is both the third in the main line of Shinobi games, and the third in Ashley's own personal trilogy of martial art games. Does it deserve its place in the pantheon of grea...

Join us for an adventure into the futuristic world of Omikron: The Nomad Soul. Developed by Quantic Dream, this adventure-third person-open world hybrid was regarded as ambitious upon release in 1999 and is most famous as 'this game where David Bowie pops up'. Listen in as we see what it's all about! Note: Ashley's audio isn't great in the second half due to a technical issue! The Edge Online arti...

In this week's episode, Ashley and Chris take on the role of a super-villain with Evil Genius, the 2004 strategy game from Rebellion. With base-building, minion-training, and trap-setting, our hosts navigate the complexities of running a secret underground lair while fending off meddling agents and rival villains. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of being a world-class evildoer and decide wh...

For weeks now, Ashley has been up to his eyeballs in dirt and grime, cleaning up after God knows who after they've done God knows what, with no idea how any of it got halfway close to as dirty as it is. Power Wash Simulator isn't the game most people want, but it's very definitely the game most people deserve, and in the best possible way. Listen now to find out why! Come join us on all the usual...

Chris and Ashley are going deep into the depths this week with everybody's favourite aquatic espionage expert, James Pond. The mudskipping super-spy sets out on his first adventure to try and tackle everything from pollution to poaching, overfishing to eco-terrorism. You wouldn't think it, but Underwater Agent is packed chock-full with 'issues'. But is it any good? Listen in to find out! Come join...

Chris and Ashley saddle up and ride out on the red planet with a trio of muscular mice men this week in the Super Nintendo's Biker Mice From Mars! It's an isometric racer with more in common with Micro Machines than you might expect, and definitely a breath of fresh air in the saturated 90s Saturday morning cartoon game adaptation market. What makes it so? Tune in to find out!   Come join us on al...

Avast ye scallywags! In this week's episode, Ashley and Chris set sail on a perilous journey with the one and only Guybrush Threepwood in The Curse of Monkey Island. From trading witty pirate insults to engaging in epic sword fights with undead skeletons, this game has it all. Discover the secrets of Monkey Island with us, find out if the game's humour still holds up and try not to get scurvy alon...

Yu-Gi-Oh! Gotta catch 'em all! Or something like that anyway. Yes, this week, we're giving some long overdue attention to one of the slew of fine anime card-collecting games that stood in the very dark shadow of Pokémon. The Eternal Duelist Soul may not be the first Yu-Gi-Oh game. It may not be the best. But it's definitely one that Ashley played way back when so now we have to talk about it. What...

Chris and Ashley go spelunking this week in Tomb Raider, Core Design's 32-bit action platformer classic. We discuss Sega's attempt to make it big on the back of the game, the questionable objectification of Lara Croft, and the game's legacy. It's all go so give it a listen! Come join us on all the usual socials - follow, like, share, subscribe, rate, review and all that, if you please: Twitter You...

If you're into DIY, then go find another podcast! This isn't for you! It's for anyone who wants to turn their tools to tunnelling for the greater good of humanity in Mr Driller 2 on the Game Boy Advance! If that's you, then give it a listen. Come join us on all the usual socials - follow, like, share, subscribe, rate, review and all that, if you please: Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook Music for...

To celebrate the Switch re-release of the Wii's Kirby's Return to Dreamland this month, this week's episode is something we recorded last year after Chris had sucked and blown his way through Kirby's latest adventure in the Forgotten Land. If you're not sure whether Kirby and the Forgotten Land is for you, then the next thirty minutes will definitely help. Give it a listen! Come join us on all the...

If you just can't get enough of the little blue ball of nonsense that is Sonic, then we've got you covered this week as we take a dive into Sonic Mania! A love letter to fans from some of its biggest, Mania pays homage to the dawn of Sonic's platforming adventures, whilst also reinvigorating it with new ideas. We hope you enjoy! Come join us on all the usual socials - follow, like, share, subscrib...

Perhaps one of Mario's greatest leaps was from the home console to Nintendo's handheld Game Boy in Super Mario Land. The pocket-sized plumber's adventures through lands unknown was a huge hit, seemingly making its way into many a living room. But does the game still deserve a stellar reception? Listen in to find out! As discussed in the episode, you can find 'Supermarioland' by Ambassadors of Funk...

After last week's Mario shenanigans, we turn our attention to Sonic this week as Ashley presents Chris with Sonic Advance on the Game Boy Advance, of all places. It's Sonic's first foray onto a mainstream non-Sega console and is well regarded by his fans, so listen along as we find out what the fuss is all about.   Come join us on all the usual socials - follow, like, share, subscribe, rate, revie...

It's January, which means our annual foray into Sonic and Mario games, and we're welcoming in 2023 in the best possible way with a trip to distant lands on far flung planets in Super Mario Galaxy! Released in 2007, the game sees our portly pal traverse the starscape in his never-ending quest to save Princess Peach once again. Is it as good as you remember? Listen in and find out! Come join us on a...

As 2022 draws to a close, Chris and Ashley once again look back on their gaming highlights of the year before discussing what games they're looking forward to in 2023. You know the drill by now so give it a listen and we'll see you for Sonic and Mario month in January 2023! Come join us on all the usual socials - follow, like, share, subscribe, rate, review and all that, if you please: Twitter You...

Seasons greetings to all our listeners! In a break with tradition, we're doing a slightly different festive episode this year that we're dubbing The Gift of the Game. We each extol the virtues of one game we think a particular person or set of people deserve as a gift. The artwork gives the game away but listen to find out which we recommend - perfect for a sleepy Christmas Day afternoon! If you c...

It's the week before Christmas, and all through the house, not a sound can be heard except for the very particular screeching scrape of trucks against a hardwood banister and the clackety clack of the wheels of skateboards. The house has been invaded by skaters and there's a party going on. This is not a drill, but it most definitely is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 dropping in hard for some festive fu...

The next tasty morsel in This Game Where's feast of festive episodes sees Chris and Ashley revisit The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Do the pair of them have fond memories of the game? Does it still hold up today? Is this game actually even related to Christmas in any way at all? Listen in and find out! If you can squeeze it in between the Christmas shopping, please do give us a follow over a...

It's the most wonderful time of the year once more and we are back at it with another feast of fancy gaming-related goodies suitable for any gamer. Whether you're buying for yourself or someone you love, this week's episode is packed full of ideas that will help you spread the festive cheer to that special gamer in your life. If you can squeeze it in between the Christmas shopping, please do give...

Chris and Ashley are feeling the scorch this week with the first entry in PSOne's very best series, Spyro the Dragon. The second game by a small studio by the name of Insomniac Games (wonder what happened to them?), the game had a lot on its shoulders as Sony looked to combat the family-friendly fare of the then-mighty Nintendo 64. And how did they do, we hear you shout... listen in and find out!...

Sorry everyone. Because Chris is a bit of a madlad, this moment was inevitable. It's not a joke. We really are covering Solitaire on Windows. Chris has always been a risk-taker and, in line with that, he has fond memories of knocking out a few hands of the old Patience on Saturday evenings in the early 2000s. He was, and still is, an uncontrollable force of nature. Anyway, the episode is pretty go...

Ashley is extolling the virtues of Tunic this week, which is now available on all current-gen gaming devices. Its cutesy presentation and initial homage to Zelda, however, hide something much more interesting and worth your time. Tune in (pun intended) to find out more! Come join us on all the usual socials - follow, like, share, subscribe, rate, review and all that, if you please: Twitter YouTube...

We're delving into the first slice of Mudokon maddness from studio Oddworld Inhabitants in the form of Abe's Oddysee. Quick to garner critical and commercial success on the PlayStation, Abe would go on to see a sequel and two remakes. But is his game worth the effort, or should he be handed over to the merciless Glukons? Listen in to find out! Come join us on all the usual socials - follow, like,...