Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joy Schtick
Join hosts, Morgan and Clayton, as they slowly but surely work their way through every game in the entire North American PS2 library.
In this episode we cover one of the often forgotten Resident Evil CGI movies. Join us for some uncanny valley fun!
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It’s our first real episode back, and we are breaking conventions by discussing our very first PlayStation 1 game, Spyro the Dragon.
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0:00 - Introductions
6:20 - Housekeeping
32:06 - Random BS (Anime)
57:28 - Background Information
1:01:09 - Time Spent with the Game/Series
1:11:42 - Very Important Questions
1:28:38 - The World of Spyro the Dragon
1:39:48 - Mechanics
1:55:35 - Gameplay Loop
1:59:17 - Level Design
2:10:31 - Aesthetics
2:21:35 - Recommendations and Closing
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This month we dive into the one of Morgan's favorite franchises of all time, one of the best selling PS2 games, and the sequel to Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers, Kingdom Hearts! How does the game hold up decades later? Will the story make any got dang sense? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Timecodes:
Introduction - 0:00
MemCard PRO2 - 6:39
Gaming Spaces - 14:38
Social Media Addiction - 22:50
Japanese KH1 Opening Reaction - 22:54
Background Information - 33:38
Time Spent with the Game - 40:34
Very Important Questions - 58:39
Story Recap - 1:20:24
Lore Discussion - 1:45:06
Mechanics - 2:39:33
Character Progression - 3:09:19
Pacing - 3:19:29
Aesthetics - 3:32:07
Conclusion - 3:48:11
Podcast Platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4
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We are capping off the end of the second year of our podcast with another bonus episode, coming out on the most bonus day of the year!
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This month we dove into one of the many Disney games from the early 2000’s, Donald Duck Goin’ Quackers. Does this game rise above just being a simple clone of Crash Bandicoot? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Timecodes:
Introduction - 0:00
Listener Mail - 2:18
Morgan’s New Cat - 22:37
New Year’s Resolutions - 27:45
Background Information - 48:20
Very Important Question - 1:03:02
Story - 1:08:30
Mechanics - 1:14:00
Level Design - 1:26:43
Aesthetics - 1:33:46
Conclusion - 1:38:21
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4
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This month we play Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles. Find out if it's better or worse than the last half of the original series on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Timecodes:
Introduction - 0:00
PCSX2 - 22:20
Very Important Questions - 42:54
Story - 1:10:11
Mechanics - 1:21:41
Aesthetics - 1:46:37
Podcast Platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4
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This month we are rev rolling into one of Clayton’s favorite games from his childhood, PacMan World 2. Does this seldom discussed platformer of yesteryear deserve to be forgotten? Or is it time for it to claim its rightful place as one of the best 3D platformers of all time? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Timecodes:
Baby Talk - 0:00
Farm Life - 3:57
Introduction - 7:04
Housekeeping - 8:11
Baldur’s Gate 3 - 12:23
Morgan Rants about the MCU - 17:20
Health and Fitness - 22:59
PacMan World 2 Background Info - 26:06
Our History with the Game - 27:59
Very Important Questions - 35:30
Gameplay - 48:05
Level Design -1:00:16
Aesthetics - 1:15:00
Recommendations & Conclusion - 1:27:09
Podcast Platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4
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This month we play one of the most revered JRPGs on the PlayStation 2, Final Fantasy X. Does this game hold up in modern era? How does the infamous laughing scene play with more context? Will we spend over an hour discussing Naruto? Maybe! But you'll never know for sure unless you join us for this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Timecodes:
Introduction - 0:00
Housekeeping - 3:00
Vacation Woes - 11:46
The Couch Debacle - 22:38
Dream Jobs - 46:20
Background Information - 54:05
Content Warning - 1:06:01
Time Spent with the Game - 1:08:33
Very Important Questions - 1:34:24
Campaign and Concept - 2:08:39
Combat and Gameplay - 3:27:52
Character Progression Mechanics - 4:10:06
Aesthetics - 4:36:29
Recommendations - 5:13:10
Future - 5:18:57
Podcast Platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4
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In this episode we cover the highly controversial horror game Rule of Rose. This is the second and final game released by development studio Punchline Inc., and it is quite the departure from their previous work. Rule of Rose covers many dark and twisted topics through a very unique and symbolic story. However, with its story centering around the abuse of children, it became the center of a brief moral panic in certain parts of Europe, ultimately leading to the game being banned in the UK. We get into the story surrounding the controversy as well as our thoughts on the game itself in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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After playing through Crash Bandicoot’s less than stellar first outing on the PS2, we decided we would give his purple dragon counterpart some love, and cover Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly. This is the fourth main game in the series, and the first to not be developed by Insomniac. How did Spyro fare under new direction? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast.
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This month we are covering the very divisive Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex. This was the first game in the main series of Crash Bandicoot games not developed by Naughty Dog; and many would point to it as the point that the series took a turn for the worse, but despite all the negative aspects, this game may actually be worth giving a second chance. We discuss all this and more, on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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This month we dive into one of the most important franchises on the PlayStation 2, Ratchet and Clank. The series has come a long way since its first release, back in 2002. Will the modern innovations made in some of the later entries make this game feel outdated? Or does it stand the test of time? We cover all of this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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This month we dive into our first and maybe last Sonic game, Sonic Heroes. Will we manage to discuss this game without offending the entire Sonic fanbase? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast.
In honor of the upcoming Star Wars day, this month we are going to be covering Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2. While often overshadowed by it's sequel, we still believe that this first entry in the series offers a lot of enjoyment for any Star Wars fan. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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In honor of the upcoming Star Wars day, this month we are going to be covering Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2. While often overshadowed by it's sequel, we still believe that this first entry in the series offers a lot of enjoyment for any Star Wars fan. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
Podcast Platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4
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This month we are diving into one over absolute favorite platforming franchises on the PS2, Sly Cooper! How does the first entrée in this beloved series hold up all these years later? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
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In anticipation of the upcoming release of Resident Evil 4 remake, we are revisiting the original game, for the PS2. It is undeniable that RE4 had a massive impact on the survival horror genre and 3rd person shooters in general, but the passing of time has not been kind to this once critically acclaimed game. We discuss all this and more, in this month’s episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
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To celebrate 1 year of our show we are ranking all the games we covered this year! How does your favorite game stack up? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
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In anticipation for the release of Hogwarts Legacy, we are taking a look at Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for the PS2. How well does Harry Potter make the leap to video games? Does the story remain faithful to the source material? Do the mechanics and graphics hold up almost two decades later? Find out on this magical episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast!
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It's movie tie-in time! This month Morgan and Clayton are discussing TMNT for PS2 (as well as the movie that released along side it). The game is an action platformer, in the same vein as the Prince of Persia games, and is developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Is TMNT for the PS2 a shameless cash grab? Or an overlooked PS2 hidden gem? Find out in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
Podcast Platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4
YouTube:
Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQ
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Housekeeping
4:10 - Amendments
12:14 - The 2022 Game Awards
29:53 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles History
40:32 - Development and Release
52:55 - Which Turtle Are We?
56:04 - Create Your Own Turtle
59:11 - Story
1:14:13 - Mechanics (Platforming)
1:20:58 - Mechanics (Combat)
1:32:51 - Level Design
1:35:32 - Aesthetics
1:40:53 - Extra Content
1:45:31 - Conclusion
This month Morgan and Clayton play Call of Duty: Finest Hour, the first game to in the series to come to consoles and arguably the worst Call of Duty game ever made. The gruesome horrors of war pale in comparison to the game's terrible performance, stingy checkpoint system, and abysmal gunplay. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
Podcast Platforms:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280
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James Bond 007 Nightfire pales in comparison to the legacy left by Goldeneye on the N64. But don't let the comparative lack of buzz fool you, this is a game that is certainly worth your time and attention even decades later. We discuss all this and more on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast.
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This month we cover Haunting Ground (Demento) by Capcom, the seemingly forgotten survival horror game. Despite being over shadowed by Resident Evil 4 during the year of it's release, Haunting Ground has gathered a notable fanbase in the years since it release. Is it worthy of its hidden gem status? Or is Haunting Ground best left forgotten? Find out in this episode of Analog Schtick!
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Join us as we discuss the first entry in one of the PlayStation 2’s best selling franchises. Developed by Rainbow Studios, and released in February of 2001, ATV Offroad Fury and its sequels would go on to sell an estimated 4.5 million units. So, if you had a PlayStation 2, chances are you have some memories of this series. We discuss all this and more, on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!
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In this episode of Analog Schtick, our PS2 podcast, we take a look at the anime inspired 3rd person shooter/brawler, Oni.
Show notes:
Oni 2 : Angel Studios Lost Sequel to Bungie's Cult Classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZItobLIJJMY
Bungie's Forgotten Franchise - Oni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbrPu15jjPs&t=885s
In this episode of Analog Schtick, our PlayStation 2 podcast, we discuss both SSX and SSX Tricky, two EA published and developed snowboarding games.
Analog Schtick is available on Spotify, Apple (hopefully soon), and Google Podcasts. A video version is available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQ
In this episode of Analog Schtick, our podcast dedicated to the PlayStation 2, Morgan and Clayton discuss the beloved Sony first party platformer, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.
In this episode, Morgan and Clayton dive into the pool of mediocrity that is the PlayStation 2 launch library. They cover 28 games in total, with genres ranging from sports, to racing, to sports, to fighting, to sports, to strange fireworks based puzzle games, to even more sports!