The SNES Podcast: Recent Episodes
Greg Polander and Alessandro Gaudiosi
Welcome to The SNES Podcast, brought you bi-weekly by your hosts Greg (AKA SoulBlazer) and Alessandro. This is a podcast dedicated to talking about the games of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Any feedback, comments, suggestions, etc. please post on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thesnespodcast or e-mail us at thesnespodcast@yahoo.com
In this episode of the SNES Podcast, we look at a very unique game -- Sparkster! This game is the SNES version -- but not a port -- of Konami's famous Rocket Knight Adventures for the Genesis and also not the same game as the sequel on that system (as if the naming scheme wasn't confusing enough.) We discuss this game and how it differs from the Genesis entries, where you can get the game today, and how it holds up.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe and Greg cover another wrestling game as we look at Saturday Night Slam Masters! A port of the Capcom arcade game, this fighting game dressed in wrestling clothes was the first game of a series but the only one released in the west. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it holds up today.
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Play ball! In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe cover the three SNES games of the Super Bases Loaded franchise! One of the most popular baseball series from the NES is brought over to the SNES and we cover about how well it works and how well the games play and hold up today.
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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe are once again joined by Kris of Stone Age Gamer as we discuss one of his favorite games on the system -- Super Adventure Island 2! Going beyond it's platformer roots, this game use elements of adventure and RPG systems to try to breathe new life into an aging franchise. How does it work and is it worth playing today? Tune in to find out!
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at the early SNES space shooter Super R-Type! With half the stages being ported from R-Type II and the other half being new, this very hard space shooter gets examined hard by the two of us as we look at the graphics and music, talk a little bit about the franchise as a whole, and how the game stacks up.
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In this episode Greg and Joe are joined once again by Sean as we discuss one of the best RPG's of all time -- Secret of Mana! The second game in the franchise (the first was released in the West as Final Fantasy Adventure for the Game Boy) we discuss our very different backgrounds on this game, what makes the game so great, and if it's perhaps overrated.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at another basketball themed game (at least on the surface) -- the infamous Shaq Fu! A fighting game which varies a lot on the SNES as opposed to the Genesis, and made by famous software developer Delphine, we examine this game and how it plays, and we tackle the question -- is the game REALLY as bad as the legend says?
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg look at one of the weird sports tie in games that happened during this time period -- Michael Jordon: Chaos in the Windy City! A platformer that features the name and likeness of the greatest basketball players of all time, we look at how this game came to be, how it plays, and and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe again do a year in review episode, this time 2023. Listen to us look back at each game and talk about what we recall and what we don't and what made an impression on us and as always thanks for your support!
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In this last regular episode of 2023, Joe and Greg admit how busy they are by looking at a 'easy' game -- Super Bowling! One of only two American released bowling games for the SNES, this game features the ability to play both traditional or 'turkey' bowling along with the fun 'golf' bowling mode. We discuss how the game compared to real bowling and how it plays and holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at the two King of the Monster games! Originally released for the arcade Neo Geo system, these two kaiju fighting games were ported to the SNES, a serious step down in power. We discuss how well this port worked, as well as how the games play and if they hold up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by repeat guest host Nick of pinball fame as we discuss another Japanese only pinball game -- Jaki Crush! The third game of the Crush series, this game plays and feels a lot like the past games but was only on the SNES. We discuss how the game plays and how it holds up today.
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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by special guest host Sean -- who is a also a big lover of the original Actraiser game like Greg is -- as we discuss the first game again and the sequel as well as the modern remake of the first game. This was Joe's first time playing these games, so we compare our experiences with the games and how we think they play and hold up today. Many thanks to Sean again for joining us!
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in this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe talk about another Disney game -- Jungle Book! Based on the classic book and movie, this platformer has you going through the jungle and dealing with characters from the book. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at an Japanese only game again -- Parodius! The only one of the Parodius franchise to come out on the Super Famicon, this parody take on the famous Gradius series by Konami takes what you know and love from those games -- and turns it totally on it's head. With a great soundtrack, lush graphics, and a TON of voice, it stands out. We talk about the franchise and the game and how it plays.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe look at the second game in the Strike franchise by EA, Jungle Strike! Totally a product of the 90's, this 2.5d perspective game has you flying around stages in an attack helicopter destroying things and doing your missions. We discuss the game and the franchise as a whole as well as how the game play and how it holds up.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg are off to see the wonderful wizard of Oz! One of the more stranger film adaptations to games, the Wizard of Oz is a platform where you can play as Dorthey and her friends as you collect ticket pieces and yellow bricks to get to the Emerald City. Receiving good reviews when it came out, it's been panned in more recent years. We discuss if we feel this is warranted, as well as how the game plays and who might enjoy it today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the action RPG game Lord of the Rings! An obscure game that follows most of the major events in the first book, this game had some unique ideas such as 8 people able to play at once and SNES Mouse support. But it has a bad rep over the years. We discuss the game and if the negative reputation holds up.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe explore the SNES version of Space Ace! A 'reimagining' of the classic 1984 Laserdisc arcade game, the game was created to feel like the arcade game and yet have it run smoothly on the SNES. The programmers succeed, but Joe and I disagree as to if this is a good thing or not. Tune in to listen to our discussion!
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at another game conversion of a movie -- this time a movie based off a long running (and still active!) comic book series from the UK. Judge Dredd didn't have a lot to do with the original source material, but the game is pretty faithful to the movie. We go into detail about all this and how the game is and how it stacks up in today's podcast.
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In this episode Greg and Joe continue looking at games based off movies as we cover Timecop, which is actually a sequel (!) to the events of the Van Damme movie. We discuss why that that is and how well it works in this episode, as well as the game play itself and how it holds up.
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In this episode Greg and Joe start a series of video games based off movies. First up is Demolition Man, a platformer loosely based off the events of the movie. We discuss the game and it's history, how the game plays and what we thought of it.
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In this episode Greg and Joe attempt to 'finish' the debate on how the SNES ports of the original Mortal Kombat arcade games on the SNES! The system received ports of four Mortal Kombat games -- MK 1, 2, 3, and Ultimate. We discuss in broad strokes the origin and history of the Mortal Kombat franchise, how the games play and how they fare on the SNES, and finally finish with how the games hold up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe and Greg cover a port of a popular beat em up arcade game from the early 90's -- Captain America and the Avengers! Made in a time when the Avengers were not as well known as they are not, this arcade game was first ported to the Genesis and then from there to other systems. We talk about the history of the game and the characters in it, how the SNES version compares to others, and more!
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover one of the classics from the SNES Library -- Harvest Moon! This very late SNES game was the start of a franchise that is still going on (in different formats) today and the inspiration for many other games such as Stardew Valley. We cover the history of the game, how it plays, and how it holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg look at the obscure game Biker Mice From Mars! A racing game that is licensed from the 90's cartoon, this Konami racing game might be the most obscure game Konami has ever done for the SNES. We discuss the game and how it ties into the cartoon, how it plays, and how it holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover the beat em up game TMNT: Tournament Fighters! This Konami made game clearly takes inspirations from the SF 2 games and has a wide range of options and characters to play as. We take a deep dive into the SNES version of the game as well as look at the NES and Genesis versions, all of which can now be played on the great Cowabunga Collection with enhancements on Steam and modern consoles.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Joe and Greg cover the second Battletoads game on the SNES -- Battletoads in Battlemanics! Considered an 'updated' version of the original NES game, we discuss how this game is both similar and different to that classic, as well as how the rest of the game is and how it holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg take a look at the SNES port of the one of the classic computer games of the 90's: Flashback! Using the same rotoscope graphics that Out of This World (AKA Another World) and Prince of Persia uses, this sci-fi platformer mystery game is still sold today in both original and enhanced modes, had a remake done about ten years ago, and a new game is due out this year.
We discuss the game and it's history, how it plays on the SNES, and how it holds up today and as always thanks for listening!
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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe bring you a total of THREE games! We take a look at the Mighty Morphin Power Ranger games that came out for the SNES. Developed by Natsume (of Harvest Moon fame) and published by Bandai, the first two games were side scrolling platformers while the last was a fighting game. We discuss the history and the weird creation of the show, take a deep dive into the games, and if a non fan can enjoy them.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover the only home port of the popular Capcom arcade fantasy hack and slash Magic Sword! We discuss how the game plays and what makes it unique, how the SNES port compares to the arcade original, and if the game is still worth playing today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover the very popular and famous sequel to the SNES Pack in game -- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island! We discuss this game and why it was so popular, how it's similar and different then SMW, and the controversial topic of the sound effects in the game.
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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg again review all of the games they covered in the podcast in the last year, in this case the year 2022. This is a good test to see which games stuck with it and which games we were like 'did we play that?'
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe discuss an ambitious action/platformer game -- Skuljagger! Most known for it's thick instruction manual that has a long story setting up and covering the events of the game, this fantasy setting game has you playing a young man with a magic sword as he seeks to defeat a group of pirates and liberate his island. We discuss how the game plays and how it holds up today.
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Hello everyone! In this special episode celebrating the 200th episode of the SNES Podcast we are doing a Draft episode again! This time please join Greg and Joe in welcoming Ashley, Nicholas, and Olie as we pick games we would draft for the system.
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Episode Notes In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe talk about one of the classics from the JRPG selections on the SNES -- Breath of Fire! Developed and published by Capcom, this game has a lot of cookie cutter stuff but still is a fun RPG to play. We discuss the game and the franchise in general in this episode as well as how it holds up. Thanks as always for listening!
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Episode Notes In this special bonus episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe is joined by George as they discuss Shodai Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun! This Japanese only game is a sequel to River City Ransom on the NES, and plays much the same way. Tune in to hear the guys talk about and tear into this game!
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at a mostly forgotten but unique SNES game -- Operation Logic Bomb! The sequel to the Game Boy title Forbidden Zone, this top down shooter plays like Metroid mixed with Contra as you explore a base, open doors, and blast bad guys. We discuss the game and what makes it unique and how it holds up. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! The SNES Podcast is part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com. Also check out their Patreon!
In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg look at all FOUR Street Fighter games that got SNES ports! From the original Street Fighter 2 to the very late (and programming masterpiece) of Alpha 2, we talk about the games and how they play and how they hold up today. Fighting game fans don't want to miss this one!
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe look at a game suggested by a fan of the podcast -- Astro Go! Go! This Japanese only racing game was inspired by F-Zero and designed by a company known for making pinball and racing games. All of that experience shows in this unique racing game. We discuss this game and how it plays and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the follow up's to the popular Magical Quest game! The Great Circus Mystery is a follow up to the original Mickey Mouse game where as Magical Quest 3 was only released in Japan. We discuss these games and the differences between them and the first game in this episode and how they play today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at one of the most interesting and obscure shooters to be released on the SNES -- Rendering Ranger R2! Developed by a European company but only seeing 10,000 copies released in Japan, this game is a cross between Contra and Turican and has some of the most gorgeous graphics you've ever seen on the SNES, and has recently been announced it's coming to modern consoles as well. We discuss the game and it's complicated history, as well as how it plays and holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the SNES version of a game based off a popular movie -- True Lies! Often time games based off movie licenses fall flat, so what about this one? Tune in to find out!
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the favorite games on the SNES -- Capcom's Super Ghouls and Ghosts! A totally different game then the arcade game Ghouls and Ghosts (which got ported to the Genesis), the game was designed from the ground up for the SNES. We discuss the gameplay, the very high difficulty level, and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at a underrated and rare game called The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang! Suggested to us by Kris of Geekade, this Zelda like action/adventure game is cute, whimsy, and very heavily Japanese -- and also very expensive if you want a real copy. We discuss this and more in this episode and how the game plays.
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In this episode Joe and Greg cover the SNES sequel to one of the biggest surprise hits on the NES, Equinox! This isometric puzzle game is a direct follow up to Equinox on the NES and plays much like it's 8 bit prequel. We discuss the gameplay and the unique viewpoint, the puzzles and challenges, and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe cover another Capcom Disney game -- Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse! The first game of a trilogy, this game is a platformer featuring the most famous mouse in the world. We discuss the game play, how difficult the game is, and if it holds up today among other things.
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UPDATE 6-9-22 -- We are sorry that there was a audio issue with the original upload. This has now been fixed.
Hello everyone! In this guest packed episode, Greg and Joe are joined fellow podcasters and YouTuber's Ferg, Phil (the No Swear Gamer), and Kris as we discuss one of the best games of all time -- The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past! Having just celebrated it's 30th anniversary in North America, we go into detail about this game as we talk about the history of the game, the graphics and music, the gameplay, and other topics. Thanks to everyone for joining us!
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In this episode Joe and Greg cover another Japanese only game -- Super Family Racing! This updated Famicom game by Namco has you doing F-1 Racing around a large number of tracks and options, and is surprisingly robust for a game of it's time period. We talk about how the game plays, the pros and cons of the 'birds eyes' view point in gameplay, and how it holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe cover another Japanese only game -- Gunple: Gunman's Proof! More commonly known as just Gunman's Proof, this very late SNES Japanese only game is a Zelda clone set in the wild west with some fantastic weapons and a gentle difficulty. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at another Capcom game, Mega Man 7! The SNES entry in this long running and beloved franchise, this game came out about a year after Mega Man X and has a complicated history and a rushed development cycle. We talk about all this and how the game plays and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at another Capcom game, Mega Man 7! The SNES entry in this long running and beloved franchise, this game came out about a year after Mega Man X and has a complicated history and a rushed development cycle. We talk about all this and how the game plays and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe discuss the last Capcom developed and punished game with the Disney license -- Goof Troop! Based on the Disney cartoon of the same name (not really, but we get into that!) this game has you playing either as Goofy or his son Max in a action/puzzle game as you try to solve puzzles and beat bad guys to rescue your friends from pirates. In many ways this game plays like a mix of Zelda and Startropics, and the game really shines in two player mode as both of you work together! We discuss the game in detail and how it ties into the show and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at another Japanese only game -- Cyborg 009! Based off a long running manga which then branched into anime and other things, this platformer has you play most of the Cyborgs as you battle through five stages to stop a evil force. We discuss the history of the source material, the other Cyborg 009 games made, how this game plays and how it holds up today.
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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by fellow retro gaming fans and return guests to the show Will, Liam, and Arron as was re-vist the SNES games on Star Wars! We look at the three games together and take turns talking about topics such as graphics, the difficulty of these games, how faithful they are to the movies and how well they hold up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe look at the prequel of a RPG we already covered -- Lufia 2! I say 'prequel' cause instead of this being a sequel like most games this actually goes back in the past and has you play people and events alluded to in the first game. This plays very much like Lufia but with some key differences, and we explain and explore these differences and how it holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe pay tribute to the great John Madden, legendary football coach, commentator, and inspiration behind one of the most successful video game franchises in history. Millions of people learned how to watch and play football thanks to his efforts, so we focus on one of several Madden games to come out for the SNES. While we touch on a bunch of them, we focus on Madden 94 due to several major new features it brought to the table. We discuss those features, the history of the franchise, and what's it's like to play a 1993 sports game in 2022.
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Happy new year! In this special episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look back at the games that they covered in 2021 (and a couple from late 2020 that were not in the 2020 special) and talk about which ones stood out and why.
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Also please be aware that since recording this podcast we have decided to change the next game we are covering. In honor of the recent passing of John Madden we are going to look at a Madden SNES game. Lufia 2 will be the episode after.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe discuss another Natsume game (not planned this way, it just happened) -- Natsume Championship Wrestling! A western port of a Japanese licensed wrestling game, this early game shows the roots of what would become the Fire Pro Wrestling series. We discuss the game and the differences between Japanese and American wrestling, how the game plays, and how it holds up today.
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe were joined by guest Alex to talk about one of his favorite shooters on the SNES -- Pocky and Rocky! This obscure Nastume game licensed from Taito allows you to play the role of either shrine maiden Pocky or squirrel Rocky as you blast through six stages a la Commando or Ikari Warriors to stop a evil force. This totally over the top game full of Japanese charm is very similar to Legend of the Mystical Ninja in it's Japan-ese look and feel. Just be prepared to play via emulation if you'd like to play this interesting game!
Please be aware that Alex sadly lost his audio file after recording the podcast so you will only hear Joe and I speak about the game. I have invited Alex to submit a audio submission and if he does so at a future date then we will include it in a podcast. However, this game was Alex's pick and so we want to thank him very much for introducing us to yet another little known SNES game.
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In this episode Greg and Joe are looking at the second Castlevania game on the SNES -- Dracula X! A 're-imagining' of Rondo of Blood, which came out two years earlier for the PC-Engine in Japan only, this game plays more akin to the original NES Castlevania games then Super Castlevania IV. We discuss the differences between the two games, how it plays, and if it's worth playing today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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In this Halloween special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe look at a cult favorite -- Zombies Ate My Neighbors! Developed by Lucasarts and published by Konami, this run and gun zombie killing people saving game has you playing the role of a teenager as you use crazy weapons to save as many of your neighbors as you can. Another game that did not sell well at first release but has since become a fan favorite with re-releases, unofficial sequels, and ports, we dive into the history of this game, the reputation it's gained over the years, how the game plays and how it holds up today.
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In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by guest host Tim as we look at the game he brings to the table -- Wonder Project J! A very unique and beautiful looking game, this Japanese only life simulator game is made by the same company behind SNES game EVO: The Search for Eden and plays like the SNES game Pac Man 2: The New Adventures as you try to help a robot boy through the means of a fairy helper learn what it's like to be human. We discuss the game's unique gameplay, story, and appeal, and how it holds up today and what kind of game player would most enjoy this.
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If you would like to play this game in emulation, you can find the translation fan made patch for this and many other games at:
https://www.myabandonware.com/
In this episode Greg and Joe are looking at a classic SNES game -- Super Punch Out! A follow up to the famous NES game, this game both takes what was done in the original game and adds on to it. We discuss this famous game and what makes it so good, how it holds up today, and some very critical reviews of this game. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by guest host Liam as he brings to the table a game that got released in Japan and Europe in the 90's but did not get a US release until last year -- Pop'n'Twinbee! Part of the Twinbee shooting franchise by Konami, this colorful and anime styled game is a classic vertical shooter with a weird power up system and a lot of charm. We discuss the history of the game and our experiences with it and how the game holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
Find out more about our guest host Liam at his blog page: https://liampiperblog.wordpress.com/
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In this special episode Joe is again invited to share with Greg (and our dear listeners) about some more SNES games he has experience with that have already been covered on the podcast. Tune into this episode to hear Joe's thoughts and Greg's reactions on five more classic SNES games! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by fellow podcaster and return guest host Will as he brings Super Adventure Island us to discuss! This game feels like a port of the classic Adventure Island games from the NES (although it's actually a sequel) as you once again play Master Higgins trying to jump, axe, swim, and skateboard his way across five stages to lift a curse on his beloved Tina. We discuss our history and thoughts on the game, how the game plays, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by guest host Jala of the Duckfeed Network in discussing one of her favorite games of all time -- Chrono Trigger! We have covered this game in the past on the podcast but due to the length of the time since that episode went up we decided it was time to revisit it and give some new thoughts and opinions. In this episode we go into depth about our experiences with the game, what makes it stand out and why it's special, and how one can play the game today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
Jala is a member of the Duckfeed Network where she is an active host on The Level Podcast and also does other bonus episodes. In addition, another podcast on that network, Watch Out For Fireballs, will also be covering Chrono Trigger in the near future so check them out if you want more Chrono Trigger goodness in your life!
Please check out Jala and the shows of the Duckfeed Network at http://duckfeed.tv/
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In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe discuss the first game of one of the 'forgotten' RPG franchises -- Lufia and the Fortress of Doom! Despite five games being made in this franchise, the games get little notice today and most people, if they recall Lufia at all, think of it as a 'second rate RPG' on the SNES and for the very high encounter rate. We discuss the game in depth and if these feelings are true or not, as well as how the game plays with modern eyes and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
We are also very pleased to announce that the SNES Podcast is now part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com and special thanks to Kris (from the recent TinStar episode) for his efforts in getting us on the network and for making the new podcast and episode artwork.
In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe discuss the weird and wacky puzzle game Yoshi's Cookie! This game started life as a rejected arcade game and Nintendo liked the SNES version enough that they licensed the game and made NES and GB ports while allowing Bullet Point Software to use Nintendo characters for the SNES version. We discuss the game in detail and the various play modes and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
We are also very pleased to announce that the SNES Podcast is now part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com and special thanks to Kris (from the recent TinStar episode) for his efforts in getting us on the network and for making the new podcast and episode artwork.
In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by special guest Ferg of the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast to look at another one of Ferg's favorite SNES games -- Sanrio World Smash Ball! A Japanese only release, this action/sports game uses characters from the Sanrio catalog such as Hello Kitty as you battle either against the AI or another human player to get your ball past your foe's defenses and into the goal while protecting yours. Playing a lot like Pong or Warlords, we talk about the gameplay, the oddity factor of the game, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
We are also very pleased to announce that the SNES Podcast is now part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com and special thanks to Kris (from the recent TinStar episode) for his efforts in getting us on the network and for making the new podcast and episode artwork.
In this special episode Greg and Joe are joined by Kris of the Stone Age Gamer and Waveback podcasts as he brings one of his favorite SNES games for us to talk about -- Tin Star! An on-the-rails first and third person shooter, you play a robot sheriff in this wacky game as you try to restore order to one town. We discuss how the game plays, reviews of the game, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe cover a Konami platformer based off a popular early 90's TV show -- Tiny Toon Adventures! In this game you control Buster Bunny as he tries to navigate through a bunch of cartoon inspired landscapes. We discuss how the game plays, how it compares to the show, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe keep the Godzilla theme going as we cover the OTHER game on the SNES! Godzilla: Godzilla: Kaijū Daikessenwas a Japanese only game where you control one of 12 of the famous Kaiju in one on one fighting battles, a la Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Planned for a US release but never happening, we break down the gameplay, game factors, and if this holds up today or not. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this special episode Greg and Joe are joined by Phil, AKA The No Swear Gamer, as we cover Super Godzilla! All three of us are fans of the franchise and with the recent movie we decided it was a good time to cover this quirky and decisive game. It's a strange game and we pick it apart as we cover what's good and bad about it. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe are joined by long time friend of the show and fellow Podcaster Aaron Hickman (Genesis Gems) as we cover one of the strangest games on the system -- Mohawk and Headphone Jack! Made by some of the same people who made Busby, this fast paced Sonic-like platformer is known for it's really trippy and shaking graphics that can induce motion sickness in some people. We cover this weird game in depth and how it holds up. Also, George has had to step down as editor so we'd like to welcome Brad to the role! This was his first episode so please give him a kind hand. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Joe and Greg cover a game based off a cartoon that Joe watched in his youth -- AHHH Real Monsters! Based off a Nick show from the 90's, this platformer looks like it's straight from the cartoon but how does it play and hold up today? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by pinball wizard and podcaster Nick as we talk about another SNES pinball game -- Battle Wizard! A Japanese only game that featured four main tables using popular Bandai properties such as Ultraman, this game features a mix of multi screen pinball action and some action game elements as you advance across a table and fight a boss, climaxing with a final end game boss fight. We discuss the game, how the tables play, and how it is overall. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe look at another obscure Japanese game -- UFO Karmen Yakisoban! A beat-em-up marketing tie in game, you control the mascot of a company's instant noodles as you try to get back your space princess from a deranged American with a kettle on his head. Confused? Listen to this episode to help! We cover the game and how it plays and all that. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this special episode, Greg and Joe are joined by Ollie as we discuss one of his favorite games -- Cannon Fodder! This British created Amiga game was a fun and witty take on war in a RTS setting, and was very popular with numerous ports of the game on other computers and consoles. The SNES version was PAL only, however, and is rather uncommon today as a result. We discuss the game and why Ollie enjoyed it so much, and also how the game plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe look at the sequel to Jurassic Park on the SNES -- JP 2: The Chaos Continues! This game is very different then the first game, in which you have to try to resort order to the island in a very Contra-isk style of gameplay. We discuss the game and how it plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this very special episode of the SNES podcast, Joe and I review a book that recently came out that does feature a SNES in it's twisted saga so we felt we could make a exception to our usual game policy. ;) "Smoke and Mirrors" is a digital (and soon to be physical) book written by Mike James, about the history of one of the most infamous retro gaming scams of our time -- the Retro VGS/Coleco Chameleon and it's creator Mike Kennedy. We discuss the book in length and my own personal experiences with Mr. Kennedy and the saga as it happened, and weigh in with our thoughts on if this is worth buying or not. (Short answer: yes!) Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! If you wish to buy the book you may do so at https://www.colecochameleon.org/store.php
In this episode Greg and Joe look at the obscure SNES game Lock On! A sequel to a game originaly released on the Gensis and followed by a game that was Japan only, this After Burner inspired game has you going on air-to-air, air-to-ground, and special missions in four real planes. We talk about the gameplay, graphics, music, and if it's worth playing today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Joe brings another Japan only SNES game to the table for us to look at -- DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's Quest! A sequel to the NES game Milon's Quest, this game is focused on just platforming as you travel along with Milon through various worlds to save his friend and defeat the bad guy. We discuss how the game plays, the look and sounds, and how it holds up. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this last episode of 2020, Greg and Joe take a look at a European only SNES game -- Waterworld! Many games were planned off this 1995 movie but due to the movie tanking, many versions either were canceled or had limited releases. The SNES version of Waterworld was planned for a world wide release but only came out in Europe. We look at this platformer and how it plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe are joined by George as we discuss the arcade port of one of Midway's best arcade games -- WWF Wrestlemania! A mix of Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam in how it plays, we discuss the game itself, how the SNES version of it does, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
Welcome to the 150th episode of the SNES Podcast! Combining the history of doing specials every 50 episodes and also for doing one at the end of a year, in this episode Greg asked Joe to pick six games that had been covered in the past and share this thoughts about them. We discuss the games he picks and why he included them. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe look at the one of the rarest and most expensive games on the SNES -- Higane! An action/platformer game with a weird mix of Cyberpunk and Japanese Ninja/Samurai elements, this hard unique game seems to have been a Blockbuster only release, making the game very hard to find today. We discuss the game, how it plays, and if it fits the old saying of 'rare games are not good' in our final thoughts. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe discuss the SNES version of the video game Jurassic Park! One of several games made in the early 90's based off the popular movie, the developers really tried some interesting ideas and approaches in this action-adventure game, some more successful then others. We talk about the game's history and development, how the game plays, and what works and does not. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe return to the rich and interesting catalog of Koei games when we cover one of the only games based on the American Revolution -- Liberty or Death! Covering the whole war from either the American or British side, this combo strategy and tactics game is quite deep and one of Koei's more complex SNES offerings. We talk about the game and how it plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the last SNES released games -- Kirby's Super Star! A collection of mini games featuring everyone's favorite mutant blob, the game was in development for three years and used a Super FX Chip to enhance the graphics. We talk about how the game and how it plays, how it holds up today, and how each game works. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
Hello everyone! In this special episode, Greg and Joe are joined by former podcast co-host George as he brings a game to the table for us to hash out -- Metal Max Returns! A SNES upgrade of the original Famicom game Metal Max, this was the first game of a currently long running franchise that has mostly stayed in Japan minus a couple games. An open world role playing game with tanks as the main combat item, you try to make a living as a hunter in a post-disaster world run by a mad supercomputer. We discuss the game and the history of the franchise, the upgrades it got on the SNES, how the game plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and Joe look at a platformer based off one of the most famous movie franchises of all time -- Back to the Future! This Japanese only game has you going through three time periods on a hoverboard as you attempt to defeat your rival. The game has a few unique quirks and we look at those and talk about the game in depth as well as explore other games in the franchise a little bit. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the most infamous 'finished but not released' games, Starfox 2! The follow up to the very popular and groundbreaking Starfox, this game was planned for a 1996 release but never came out back then due to the upcoming N64. It finally got a release on the SNES Mini and the Switch. We talk about history of the game, how the game plays, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or directed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe take a look at the 'inspired by' sequel to the classic arcade game Chase HQ! Called Super Chase HQ in the west, this driving game follows the same formula as the original, where you have to chase down and defeat a bad guy in his car in yours before time runs out. We discuss the graphics of this first person racing game, the gameplay, how close it is to the arcade game and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or directed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
Welcome back to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg introduces his new co-host Joe and we cover a listener request -- the SNES version of Dragon's Lair! One of the most famous arcade games of all time, the game was undergoing a re-discovery in the mid 90's and the decision was made to make a platformer of the game. We talk about how the game turned on, the history of the franchise, and what's good and bad about the game. If you have any questions, comments, etc. please leave feedback on our FB group or e-mail me at thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and thanks for the support!
Hello everyone! This is the second part of the recent interview I did with famed game developer and producer Dan Kitchen, who was very generous with his time in talking about his career. This part of the interview focuses on his SNES days and what's he done since then, and the work he is doing to finish one of his unfinished Atari 2600 Activision games, Gold Rush! Many thanks to him again for the time. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
Hello everybody! Welcome to a special episode of the SNES Podcast where I am most pleased and honored to have had the chance to interview one of the great game programmers of our time, Dan Kitchen! Dan has a extensive history of working in the game industry going back over 40 years, and is one of the few 'golden age' people still active in the industry today. In this part of the interview most of the talk is on pre-SNES stuff such as his work with Activision and why he programmed some 2600 games in the late 80's. Part two will be out next week! If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode George returns to the podcast to talk about with Gren an obscure Japanese only RPG -- Dark Half! Published by Enix, this late SNES game with isometric graphics has split action between two main characters, one good and one evil, and brings a lot of new elements to the table. We discuss how well all this works, how the game plays, and how it holds up today.
Also, the podcast will be taking a break for a while due to real life issues. Special episodes may come out, but the plan is for the podcast to return on a regular basis in early May. As always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg is joined by special guest host Randy as the two discuss one of Randy's childhood games -- the Adventures of Dr. Franken! The middle game of a three game franchise, this weird and obscure platfromer has you play the part of Frankenstien's Monster as he goes around the world to reassemble his girlfriend. We discuss the game and it's history and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George are joined by guest host Ray as we talk about one of Ray's favorite SNES games -- Killer Instinct! Designed to try to stand out from the 'popular' fighting games of the MK and SF series, we discuss the unique things this game does, the history of the series, and how it holds up today. This is also George's last regular co-host episode as real life is getting very busy for him, but he will he back for guest spots now and then. Thank you again for your years of work George! If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at an early SNES release game -- Lagoon! An action RPG game like Zelda and the early Y's games, this pretty unknown title from Kemco-Sieka (producers of Shadowgate) is typical of the genre in a lot of ways. We discuss the game and how it plays, and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at a game better known on the NES then the SNES -- Wario's Woods! The last game that had a licence for the NES, the SNES version is very similar to it's 8 bit brother and just as interesting to play. A unique puzzle game with a twist and featuring classic Nintendo characters such as Wario and Birdo, we look at the history of the game, how it plays, and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
Happy Holidays everyone! In this special episode to end the year 2019 Greg and George discuss five games that George wanted to talk about that were covered on the podcast in previous years before George became a co-host. Both good and bad games are talked about here. We thank you for the support this year and please stay tuned in 2020 as we have more guest hosts and specials lined up already! If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode George and Greg discuss the one SNES FF game that didn't come out in the west -- Final Fantasy V! Known most for it's deep and rich gameplay due to the job system, the game would not get a release in the west until it's Playstation collection, and has been released a few more times since then. We discuss the good and bad points of the game, why the SNES version never came out in the west, and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at the two pool (aka billards) games that came out for the SNES -- Championship Pool and Side Pocket! Although these games have a lot in common with the presentation of the pool table, great jazz music soundtracks, and one and two player game modes, there is also a lot unique in each one. We discuss the games and what is different about each one of them and compare and contrast them. The next episode of the podcast will be released on Dec 13th! If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the early games in the Fire Emblem franchise! The third game in the series was released in Japan as Fire Emblem - Monshou no Nazo, and it's divided into two books -- book one is mostly a remake of the original Fire Emblem game and book two is a direct sequel. None of the Fire Emblem games were released in the west until the GBA, but this game was translated years ago. We discuss this game and the history of the franchise, how it plays compared to other Fire Emblem games, and if it's worth playing today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at a 'off road' racing game, Super Off Road! The SNES port of the arcade game Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off Road(Ivan's name was not included in this version due to licencing issues), it's a game where you or you and another human race versus computer controlled trucks around a course to be the first to finish. Featuring power ups, aggressive AI, and numerous courses, the game was a success in the arcades and spawned three sequels. We look at how game looks and plays, how it fares as a arcade port, and if it's fun to play today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at a 'off road' racing game, Super Off Road! The SNES port of the arcade game Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off Road(Ivan's name was not included in this version due to licencing issues), it's a game where you or you and another human race versus computer controlled trucks around a course to be the first to finish. Featuring power ups, aggressive AI, and numerous courses, the game was a success in the arcades and spawned three sequels. We look at how game looks and plays, how it fares as a arcade port, and if it's fun to play today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode George and Greg look at another Japanese only game -- Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium! This game with a five dollar game was the last of the Fire Pro Wrestling series to come out on the SNES and was considered to be the best wrestling game ever made, with a legion of loyal fans to this day. We talk about the game in great detail, covering why it's so good and all of the wrestlers, moves, options, and modes you can do with this game. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at a obscure game that some consider a 'hidden gem' on the SNES -- Nosferatu! Very loosly based off the famous German movie of the 1920's, this game combined elements of Prince of Persia and fighting games with a dash of Castlevania for a very unique game. Listen to us talk about what makes this game so different and if it works. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George cover another only Japanese game -- Mario's Picross! A follow up the original Game Boy Picross game, the poor sales of that game in the west caused this souped-up SNES version not to be released outside of Japan -- indeed, the west would not see another Picross game Picross DS. We explain Picross and how to play it, what's new to the SNES version of the game, and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George cover a game requested by a Patreon backer -- Super Widget! In this obscure platformer games, you play as the alien Widget who is trying to help save the planet and the animals on Earth from evil forces. This game is based off a cartoon that ran in the early 90's and is a sequel to a NES game also based off the cartoon. We discuss the cartoon and the games, how well the game emulates the look and feel of the show, and how it plays and if it holds up. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only game Bahamut Lagoon! Another of the classic Square RPG's, this fun tactical RPG has dragons as a key part of your party as you help a group fight versus a evil empire. Another Square game that has not come out in the West, we discuss this game and how it plays and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George are joined by special guest Brett Weiss as he brings to the podcast one of his favorite SNES games -- Zoop! A unique puzzle game inspired by games like Tetris and Klax, this game got a big push when it came out and engages the player with 100 boards, a great soundtrack, and simple and direct gameplay. We discuss the game and what makes it work and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George are joined by Aaron from Genesis Gems as he brings to the table a Koei game -- Gemfire! Considered one of the 'easier' of the simulation Koei games, and a cult favorite among fans today, we go into huge detail on the history of the game and the other ports, how the game plays, and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at the SNES port of Y's III! Y's (said as 'ease') is one of the longest running RPG series, dating back to the time period of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, but is not widely known in the West. We look at the SNES port of the third game in the series and how it plays, and we talk about the series as a whole and how this entry holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
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In this episode George and Greg talk about another Japanese only game, the first of the franchise! Clock Tower is a early survival horror point and click style adventure game with good graphics and a creepy soundtrack, a ruthless foe seeking your death, and some very tense gameplay. We discuss the game and how it plays, the reasons it never came out in the west, and how it holds up today. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at the SNES port of one of the most popular arcade games of all time -- Final Fight! Predating SF 2 this beat-em-up by Capcom is considered by many to have started the fighting game craze of the early 90's. We discuss how the home port of this version fares, how the game plays, and if it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! Also check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thesnespodcast
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the most unique games on the SNES -- Kirby's Dream Course! This is a mini golf game with Kirby as the main character and the setting, you use Kirby as the hole as you try to complete nine hole courses and battle through a weird and whimsical world. We look at the game itself and how it plays, and discuss what makes it so different and if it holds up today. Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com Also check out our Patreon at www.patreon.con/thesnespodcast and as always thanks for your support!
In this special episode, Greg and George are joined by Kris of the Stone Age Gamer podcast and Geekade network as we cover one of the system's heavy hitters -- Super Metroid! One of the most popular and best selling video games of all time, Kris brings his vast love of the game and the franchise to the forefront as we discuss the game and what makes it so great. Please feel free to check out his stuff, it's all awesome! For any questions, comments, etc. please join our FB group or send a e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and also check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thesnespodcast and as always thanks for the support!
In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only RPG -- Energy Breaker! Developed by the same company that made the Lufia games, this Final Fantasy Tactics like game is a refreshing take on the old RPG trope with some interesting ideas and some very hard gameplay. We discuss the game and what we think of it and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com. Also please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thesnespodcast
In this episode George and Greg look at a Patreon requested game, the platformer Claymates! Made by the same company and using the same tech used in Clay Fighter, this is a bright and colorful game where you play as Clayton, a boy cursed by a witch doctor into a lump of clay to try to rescue your father. You have the power though to change into other animals to help you in your quest. We look at this game and how it plays, all the unique ideas and concepts in it, and how it holds up today. If you'd like to dictate a game also, please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thesnespodcast
Or check us out on FB or send an e-mail at thesnespodcast@yahoo.com with your questions, comments, etc. and as always thanks for the support!
In this episode Greg and George look at one of many movie to TV game conversions -- Three Ninjas Kick Back! Inspired to cover this game by a Facebook post lamenting how expensive this game was, the game was based off a movie which bombed compared to the original Three Ninjas movie, and that explains in large part the rarity. We talk about the game and if it deserves the high price, along with some sidetracks along the way. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! Come check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thesnespodcast
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 franchise, how the game plays, and if it's worth playing. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! We also have a Patreon at www.patreon.com/thesnespodcast
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 left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! We also have a Patreon at www.patreon.com/thesnespodcast
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 you have any questions, comments, feedback, etc. please leave them on our Facebook page or send a message to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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.patreon.com/snespodcast.com and thanks for your support!
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 gameplay, and how it holds up. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com account. As always thanks for your support!
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 be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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, feedback, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 and gather experience and learn your ninja arts, then use diplomacy to get other rulers to attack and weaken Nobunaga so you can storm his castle to get your revenge! We discuss what makes this game unique and all the many aspects of it's gameplay, why the game is so difficult, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, suggestions, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 examine this beat-em-up game to see how it plays and how much fun it is and if it holds up today. Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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, one on one duels, card games, trading, exploring, and resource management. We look at the games graphics, soundtracks, what you can do in the games, and how they hold up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 through numerous stages. We discuss how the game plays and how faithful it is to the movies, the graphics and music, and how it holds up today. If you have any questions, comments, etc. please feel free to contact us on our FB page or send an e-mail to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 had which were picked up later by others. Any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. can be left on our Facebook page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 holds up today. Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can either be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 holds up today, and Shinto's memories of the game, as well as what we think about it. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 format where the order was randomly determined and each person went in order picking a game and talking about why they enjoyed it.
Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and thanks for your support!
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 order was randomly determined and each person went in order picking a game and talking about why they enjoyed it. Stay tuned for a Part 2 coming up! Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and thanks for your support!
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 franchise, how the SNES version fares, and if it holds up today. Any feedback, questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 these games, what was changed or enhanced in the SNES version, and how it plays compared to the NES originals. If you have any questions, feedback, comments, etc. you can contact us on our FB page or e-mail to the snespodcast@yahoo.com . Thanks as always for listening and for your support!
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, suggestions, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and please also check out our new Patreon! As always thanks for the support!
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 Kitchen has had over the years, discuss the tank and the compromises for playing vs realsim the game creators made, how the game plays, and if it holds up today. Any comments, feedback, questions, etc. can be left on our FB page or directed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 choices, furious gameplay, great graphics, and wonderful music from the same duo who did the music for Chrono Trigger. Hear us talk about this hidden gem and what we really enjoyed about it! Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or via e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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, etc. can be left on our FB page or via e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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 mouse and keyboard, and if it holds up today. Any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
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. please visit our FB page or send an e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and George again highlight their differences in ages as they discuss a game based off a TV show that George watched as a kid -- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! This beat em up/platformer allows you to pick any of the hero's from said show and has decent graphics and good music to back it up. So how does the game play and does it hold up today? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. can be left on our FB book or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George are again joined by special guest host Nick to share his vast pinball topic as we discuss the sequel to Pinball Dreams, Pinball Fantasies! The original game was made for the Amiga and ported to a wide range of systems including the SNES. We discuss the four new tables in this pinball game, how they play, and the nuts and bolts of the game. For any questions, comments, etc. please leave a message on our FB page or send a e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and thanks as always for your support!
In this first episode of 2018, George and Greg look at another fighting game on the SNES, Rival Turf! Best known for it's really bad box art, this game sought to cash in on the SF 2 craze of the early 90's and did much better in Japan, where it had two official sequels. How did the game do in the States and how does it play? We discuss this and more in this episode! Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the spiritual sequels to one of the best Atari 2600 games of all time -- Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure! Released for several systems, this game tries to follow the formula of the original game with wonderful graphics, several stages of platforming action, boss fights, and even has the original Pitfall hidden in the game. How well does the game pull off the 'sequel' part though? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! We are taking the holidays off and will return with a new episode for you on the weekend of January 13th. Happy Holidays!
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the strangest pairings in video game history (but don't just take our word for it, several magazines agree!) -- Battletoads and Double Dragon! First created by Rare for the NES the game got ported to the SNES, Genesis, and Game Boy and seeks to combine the best beat em up action from both franchises. Does it succeed? We discuss that and more in this episode! Any questions, comments, suggestions, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to the snespodcast@yahoo.com and as always we thank you for your support!
In this episode Greg and George look at the SNES conversion of one of the most popular casual sport arcade games -- NBA Jam! A huge hit when the game came out and spawning a franchise, this over the top 2 on 2 basketball game featured real players and NBA teams with over the top gameplay inspired by Arch Rivals. We discuss the arcade game and it's history, how the SNES version of the game fared, it's pros and cons, and what we think of the game now. If you have any questions, comments, etc. please check out our FB page or send a e-mail to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!