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Two gamers with a love for the history of video games play and discuss the best and worst titles in existence. Blow out your NES cartridge, check the batteries in your remote, and memorize your Game Genie codes… It’s time to get RETRO!
Surprise! A special episode of Retro Blissed is here! Trevor has an open talk about the hole Retro Blissed has left in his life, the possible future of this channel, and ends by doing a quick year in review of Retro Blissed episodes from 2023.
On this very special episode of Retro Blissed, Trevor and Johnny talk about some very important things… It’s pretty boring and WHO CARES??? The second half is the fun part: a MASSIVE sized Bliss quiz full of insight into the twisted minds behind the definitive* podcast in all of retro gaming.
(*unofficially. Also we do not know the definition of the word definitive).
Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga came out in 2003 for the Gameboy Advance. It was the first Mario & Luigi game, but the third Mario RPG behind the SNES original and Paper Mario for N64. Will Trevor and Johnny be charmed by this offbeat RPG adventure, or will they react the way most civilized people react to them, with mild curiosity and strong disgust?"
Castlevania III for the NES and Famicom is the last in the blood sucking trilogy for the NES, and considered by many one of the best in the series. But will Trevor and Johnny be able to overcome the immense challenge of this NES hard game, or will they fall off the steps and break their engorged bodies?
The guys review the other Super Mario Land game for Gameboy. That is, after some of the worst attempts at banter ever attempted. Seriously, it seems this podcast just gets worse and worse and no one cares. When Retro Blissed literally ruins audio for everyone, who is to blame, really, when the warning signs have been there for all to see for years? FOR YEARS.
Eliminator Boat Duel is an action packed top down racer for the NES. It also features 8-bit bikini clad women, which, much like the powerful speed boats featured in the game, proves too much for a couple of immature morons to handle.
Link's Awakening was the first portable Zelda game. Trevor and Johnny review the DX version released later for the Gameboy Color. This episode includes a new Bliss Quiz, an embarrassing story, and was too big to fit into a pocket...much like Trevor and Johnny.
Knight Rider is a 1989 Nintendo Entertainment System game based on the hit tv series. Tim joins Johnny and Trevor to decide if this game is a Hasselhoff, or just a hassle.
Welcome to Pocket Review, from the guys that brought you Retro Blissed!Pocket Review is back with a cute spin off of the Castlevania series for the original Gameboy. You play as Dracula's kid as you platform your way through fun levels and shoot fireballs at goofy enemies.
Fan favorite Mario Party 2 for N64 took Nintendo's Mario and crew to space, a pirate ship, the wild west, an unexplored jungle, and even a spooky graveyard as dice are rolled, friendships are ruined, and thumbs are destroyed. In their advanced and weakened age, will Trevor and Johnny have the physical stamina to dance topless? Err, I mean to win at Mario Party.
Tim joins Trevor and Johnny as they recap games covered in 2022 with such awards as best graphics, most disappointing game, and more before ending with their top 5 games covered by Retro Blissed in 2022. This is not your momma's award show. It's the Blisseders award show. Whatever that means...
Altered Beast for the Sega Genesis was a launch game and the original pack in game with the system. Will this game make Trevor and Johnny arise from their graves? Or is a lifetime of fast food and Chinese buffets too much for even Zeus to overcome? Stay tuned for the full review, a new bliss quiz, and a story about farting in the grocery store.
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Men in Black: the Series for the Gameboy Color is a simple action game based on the cartoon series. Not the movie you know and love. Now that we have that disappointment out of the way, be warned that the first half of this episode is Trevor, Tim, and Johnny discussing the sad things going on lately in their miserable little lives. Enjoy.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was the 1989 Arcade original, released in 1990 on the NES as TMNT 2: the Arcade Game. Trevor and Johnny cover both versions and finally close the book on classic turtles beat ‘em ups. They’ve covered them all now. Don’t worry, much like a 3rd trip to the Chinese buffet bar, they’ll find a way to cover more turtles games than anyone should, until their little turtle bellies explode and there is a turtle funeral that NO ONE ATTENDS. JUST LIKE NO ONE READS THESE BLURBS.
Klonoa for GBA is a 2001 puzzle platformer that takes the basic gameplay of the original PlayStation game, makes it 2-D, and mixes in some light puzzle elements. Will Tim, Trevor, and Johnny be charmed by Klonoa, or will they be having some cat/rabbit burgers for dinner?
Trevor and Johnny FINALLY take to the streets of Springfield to finish Simpsons month with The Simpsons Arcade game. Will it be better than Bart versus the Space Mutants? Can Spider Pig swing from a web? No he can’t. He’s a pig.
Johnny and Trevor are Tim-less today as they review the original Wave Race for Gameboy, 1992 Nintendo. Will they be able to get their fat, miserable bodies into their wetsuits and hop on these jet skis? Or will they just wade in the water waiting for the assured comfort of death via exposure or drowning? Tune in to find out!
Trevor and Johnny review the groundbreaking N64 racing game, Wave Race. Will the unprecedented water physics hold up today, or leave the guys feeling soaking wet with shame? Oh wait, that's just a normal Tuesday.
Simpson’s month begins with The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants, the first NES Simpson’s game. Not gonna lie, this one is rough. The episode or the game? Listen to find out. Spoiler: it’s both.
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Not your momma’s Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong for the Gameboy is perhaps the most humbly titled game on the handheld, offering far more than most would expect. In many ways, you could say it’s the exact opposite of Retro Blissed.
The guys cover Captain America and the Avengers for Sega Genesis, and briefly discuss the NES version due to some serious game mix-up on Johnny’s part. Stick around for a “special” bliss quiz at the end, as Marvel Month concludes in a way that most certainly would not make Disney or Stan Lee proud.
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Marvel Month continues with yet another Spider-Man game. This time it’s Mysterio’s Menace, the first Spider-Man game on the Gameboy Advance. Will it be as surprisingly good as Sinister Six for the Gameboy Color? Will it be as infuriating as Silver Surfer? Will it be somewhere in-between, trapped in an eternal Hell known only to Trevor and Johnny and others plagued with gout, plantar fasciitis, peripheral neuropathy, and near crippling arthritis? Man that was a really honest sentence right there. Also this game is Tim’s pick.
Trevor and Johnny tackle the notorious Silver Surfer for NES as Marvel month continues! Will they find the difficulty punishing? And what about that soundtrack? All these questions and more answered on Silver Surfer’s next exciting adventure: The Rise and Fall of Retro Blissed!
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Marvel Month begins with Spider-Man 2 for Gameboy Color, which has you web slinging your way across 6 levels to save poor Aunt May who has been kidnapped. Will Tim, Trevor, and Johnny like it? Will Trevor ever be able to pronounce “sinister six” without screwing it up? Unlikely on that last one.
The Lost Levels, aka Super Mario Bros 2 in Japan, is the hardest Mario game by a massive margin. What happens when Trevor and Johnny face such a formidable challenge? I think we all know the answer to this. Why pretend?
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The guys tackle this launch game for the GBA. Or does F-Zero Maximum Velocity tackle them? Man, these blurbs have gotten very lazy.
In the Hunt is a 1993 Irem arcade game often described as a mix between R Type and Metal Slug, made by the same team who made Metal Slug 3 years later. Will Trevor and Johnny torpedo their way through this game, or sink into despair?
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Join Tim, Trevor, and Johnny as they cover Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, the game that combines Tetris with Street Fighter, sort of. There’s also lots of things said in this episode (only by Johnny and Trevor) that no one should be proud of.
Metal Slug X, for the arcade, Neo Geo AES, PlayStation, and many other systems as part of a compilation, is a Contra style run and gun shooter that brings the heat! Trevor and Johnny see how many credits it takes to clear the game, and for some reason spend way too much time talking about their disgusting new (and probably very fake) sponsor.
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This is it. The very first Kirby game. Did this pink cream puff have a great start on the original Gameboy, or did he…suck? Sorry. Really, very sorry.
Johnny and Trevor cover the Super Nintendo version of the 1991 Data East Arcade game Joe & Mac. However, the SNES version is very much its own beast. Will the guys discover fire in this game, or just get squashed by asteroids and quickly forgotten?
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Rare and Nintendo bring you Mickey’s Speedway USA, a racing game in the vein of R.C. Pro Am and Rock n’ Roll Racing. Don’t let the Disney characters fool you, this is one tricky Gameboy Color racer. This episode features a couple of packages, plus Tim.
Rad Racer was, in many ways, an Outrun clone, but it was also ahead of its time for a home console racing game on the NES. Does this game and its sequel live up to the Square name, or was it just a weird footnote before they became the Final Fantasy company? More importantly, remember when Trevor and Johnny reviewed Final Fantasy VI? What a freaking disaster.
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Wario Land 3 is not what you may think, if what you think is this is ANYTHING like a Mario game. Also, Johnny is in rare form this episode and Trevor simply cannot form a coherent thought with this level of buffoonery. Tim, as always, is the only one with any sense. Listen at your own risk.
Out Run is a 1991 Sega Genesis port of the 1986 classic arcade game by the legend Yu Suzuki. Trevor and Johnny talk about and review both versions and decide if they still hold up today or if there time has run out, much like Trevor and Johnny have long ago run out of holes on their belts.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back from the Sewers is a 1991 Konami game for the original Gameboy. Is it a beat em up or something else? Join Tim, Trevor, and Johnny as they find a way to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles YET AGAIN.
Top Gun is a 1987 Konami game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It is notorious for its difficulty, especially in landing the plane. Andrew Lenz joins Trevor and Johnny to find out if this is one NES game whose ego is writing checks its body can’t cash.
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Metal Slug Advance is an all original Metal Slug designed for Nintendo's GBA, with a few changes unique to this game. Listen as Trevor, Johnny, and Tim review the game. Also: Trevor admits to a really gross pre-workout routine, Johnny is petty, and Tim wonders why he doesn't choose his friends more carefully.
Bayou Billy is a 1989 Konami game for the Nintendo Entertainment system. It has 3 distinct gameplay styles. Listen for the full review and an enlightening new Bliss Quiz! You know what else has 3 styles? Trevor and Johnny: portly, unkempt, and slovenly.
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Star Trek: 25th Anniversary is a Gameboy action game published by Konami. It features 2 distinct gameplay types. Will the guys like either gameplay type, or reject both as they have faced rejection many times in their own lives. Live long, and eat Chinese buffets.
Tecmo Bowl for the NES is a legendary football game, arguably one of the first to both feel like football and be fun. But does it hold up 32 years later? Listen as Trevor and Johnny, the two LEAST qualified people to talk about football, talk about football once again. But they are joined by Matt Johnson, famed host of the 2-Pt Conversation podcast. Stick around for the incredibly football themed Bliss Quiz, where Matt will surely make Johnny look like the football fool he is.
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Super Mario Land was a launch title for the original Gameboy, made by the team behind Metroid, and resulting in a very different Mario game from anything else in the series. Listen for the full review and probably some other things you never wanted to know.
Another banner (?) year for Retro Blissed has ended, and the guys send you out with their 2021 gaming awards followed by their TOP 10 GAMES OF ALL TIME! The only question is, which Bubsy game takes the top spot?
Merry Christmas! Trevor and Johnny are back with a genuine Christmas game: Daze Before Christmas from Sunsoft for the Super Nintendo and Sega Mega Drive. The guys get really jolly this episode, then crash to reality pretty quickly. Ok, they never were that high to begin with. Really, you’re better off not listening to this one if you’re in a decent mood right now.
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Kirby’s Pinball Land for the original Gameboy started the trend of character pinball games on Nintendo handhelds. Can Kirby hold up as a fun pinball game on such an old handheld, or will he do exactly what Retro Blissed does? (Suck.)
Chuck Rock is a platformer from Core and Virgin released for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo in 1992. We play the genesis version as a request from director level supporter Michael Thompson. Find out if this game is a belly full of laughs, or just has rocks for brains.
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Lilo & Stitch for Gameboy Advance Lilo & Stitch for the GBA is NOT what you would expect from a Disney handheld game. Does "Metal Slug clone" pique your interest? If so then stick around. Also Tim and Johnny continue their borderline creepy obsession with the McRib. Please send help.
What more can be said about Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo? This SNES classic essentially created the “Metroidvania” genre. It established an unprecedented atmosphere in console gaming. But will it survive the greatest test of all: Getting the Retro Blissed seal of approval? Listen for the full review, a disgusting story from Trevor, a Bliss quiz, and above average levels of gross bodily functions. What a disgrace.
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The guys sit down for some Loony Tunes action on the GBC with Daffy Duck: Fowl Play. How many sticks of dynamite can a cartoon duck carry? Find out as the guys explode their way into this new Pocket Review episode!
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti is the second game in the Splatterhouse series, yet it never left Japan and is a Famicom exclusive. It’s also way goofier and cuter than the rest of the series. Listen as Trevor and Johnny review it, do a Bliss quiz, and try to decide what the worst Halloween candy truly is. A couple days after Halloween when no one cares.
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Metroid Zero Mission for the Gameboy Advance is a ground up remake of the original 1986 Metroid. Will Tim, Trevor, and Johnny find it super, or will they dread playing? Get it? Because Metroid Dread.
Spooky Month continues with The Immortal, a 1990 NES game originally made for the Apple II GS. Some have called this the original Dark Souls. Still others have called Trevor and Johnny the overweight rednecks of retro gaming. Listen to find out which is the scarier reality.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for the Sega Genesis and Sega Megadrive is the last numbered sonic game for that console, developed at the same time as what would become sonic and knuckles. The levels in this game dwarf those of previous sonic games, but does bigger equal better? Or does bigger sometimes mean you can’t fit through the doorway of your favorite Chinese buffet? Listen as Trevor and Johnny find out.
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Pocket review continues with the first game gear game covered on the podcast. But this platformer starring Miles “Tails” Prower is not what it seems. Meanwhile, Trevor’s technical issues persist and make him want to be eaten by a pack of wild foxes.
Felix the Cat is a 1992 Nintendo Entertainment System game by Hudson Soft. Is this just another crappy mascot platformer, or is there more to this cat? Listen for the full review, general buffoonery, and a bliss quiz!
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Legend of the River King is a 1999 Gameboy Color game best described as a fishing RPG. If that doesn’t send you running for the hills, stick around for the full review from Trevor, Johnny, and Tim. For a raw version of the first attempt at this episode, check out the Retro Blissed Patreon page. Insert fish puns here.
Hard Drivin’ for the Sega Genesis is a port of the super early 3-D arcade racing game. The guys also review the sequel Race Drivin’ on the Genesis. Much like the retro blissed hosts themselves, these games are known for a very, very slow frame rate.
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In the first episode of a brand new series of shorter episodes focused on handheld games, the guys review Blade for the Gameboy Color, a licensed game from 2000 based on a movie Trevor has never seen (shocker). Since Trevor has never seen the movie, he can’t think of anything clever to say here...
Hold onto your rods! Trevor and Johnny troll the seas to catch the biggest Salmon ever. King Salmon for the Sega Genesis is simulation deep sea fishing game by Hot-B. Tuna in to find out if the guys found this game a-lure-ing, or just a bunch of bass.
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Neo Turf Masters, 1996 by Nazca for the Neo Geo, is a true arcade golf game, possibly the most celebrated arcade golf game ever. The guys tell you if it’s actually that fun or if you should save your quarters to finally get that Pikachu plush out of the claw machine.
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Final Fantasy VI (Final Fantasy III in North America) was perhaps the most epic game ever released on the Super Nintendo. It’s also regularly named the greatest Final Fantasy, even above VII for many fans. But will Trevor and Johnny have what it takes to battle through this complex behemoth? Definitely probably not.
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Pepsi Man is a Japanese only PlayStation game, featuring voice acting by Americans. Surely, if there’s any game Trevor and Johnny are experts on, it’s one about an unhealthy beverage.
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Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit, is a 1994 Super Nintendo platforming game that has you playing as Tim the Tool Man Taylor as he recovers his lost tools. Speaking of a couple of lost tools, Trevor and Johnny also provide a new Bliss Quiz and a gout update.
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In this very special (and explicit) episode, Retro Blissed talks with famed game composer Berry Leitch, who composed the soundtrack for over 400 games from the 1980s into the 2000s. Works include: Top Gear, Lotus 2, San Francisco Rush 2, Rush 2049, Gauntlet Legends, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, the incredible Horizon Chase Turbo, and most importantly...Wheel of Fortune for the NES.
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble is the final game in the Super Nintendo trilogy. Coming out in 1996, after the N64 released, this game has gained a reputation as the black sheep of the DKC trilogy. Does it deserve that reputation? Listen for the full review, a bliss quiz, and 45 minutes of the guys yet again trying strange and possibly gross foods on air, this time from Asian countries. WARNING:DISGUSTING CHEWING SOUNDS AND DRY HEAVING BEGINS AFTER GAME REVIEW. SQUEAMISH LISTENERS BEWARE.
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Yes, you read that correctly. Retro Blissed reviews Fortnite, proving once and for all that not everyone escaped 2020 with their minds, their integrity, or their sense of decency intact. But did they like it? Can Trevor admit it even if he did? Listen for a full review and a new bliss quiz!
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Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo created a whole genre which continues today with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch. But does the original hold up? Is it just too much game for one of the hosts to handle? Did it end a friendship and cause a sudden collapse of Retro Blissed? Listen now or you’ll always be curious. Full game review and a new Bliss quiz!
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Garfield Kart Furious Racing is a Mario Kart clone from 2019 released on Switch, Steam, and everything else. The guys welcome in the new year with a review to tell you if this is finally the Mario Kart killer we’ve all been waiting for. Happy new year from the #1 Retro gaming podcast that has clearly jumped the shark.
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Celebrate Christmas Retro Blissed style, with a review of all 3 games in the SNES Super Star Wars series: Super Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Just because the world is falling apart doesn’t mean you can’t listen to a couple simpletons who can barely speak English try to review some really, really hard Super Nintendo games!
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Ninja Golf for the Atari 7800 is exactly what it sounds like. Listen as Trevor and Johnny review it with special guest and former Ninja Golf world record score holder, Jerry Terrifying! (Ahhh!)
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The guys release a spooky episode way after Halloween, because they can. A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1 to 4 player action platformer by the infamous LJN. The treats don’t stop as Trevor shares 2 incredibly embarrassing stories (stick around to the end), and they eat a variety of treats (and some tricks) from around the world. Because apparently y’all like chewing sounds?
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What better way to celebrate the 150th episode of Retro Blissed than to play the game most blamed for the video game crash of the 1980s and the downfall of Atari? The guys put E.T. to the test and tell you if it really is the “worst game of all time.” But this is episode 150, so the fun doesn’t end there! The second half of the show is “Dante’s Inferno: the 9 Circles of Canned Meat Hell!” Warning: if you can’t stand the sound of men chewing gross food on the microphone or the sound of possible vomiting, skip the second half of the show. Here’s to 150 more.
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Michael Jordan stars in this Super Nintendo exclusive platformer. Trevor and Johnny are finally back together recording in person, and Johnny apparently thought it was a good idea to mute Trevor’s side of the mic for the first 20 minutes. Don’t worry, it only sounds terrible for the first 20 minutes. Retro Blissed: screwing up since 1984.
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Streets of Rage 2 is one of the most beloved games for the Sega Genesis. However, up to now it has been a major blind spot for the guys. Will it dethrone their beloved TMNT beat em ups? Will they hate it? Will there be banal banter and a dumb quiz show? At least two of these things is certainly true.
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Wild Guns is a Super Nintendo exclusive from Natsume in 1995. This third person shooter is pretty unique on the SNES, and it’s on Switch Online so you can play for free if you have a Switch. Also, a new Bliss quiz, a couple meandering stories from Trevor, and the guys make promises they probably won't keep about the future of the show.
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On this episode, Trevor and Johnny are joined by Derek to discuss and review Animal Crossing New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch, and also talk about their experiences with the original GameCube game. There's also a new Bliss quiz, so step onto one podcast island you'll never want to leave! OK, you may want to leave. You probably will. OK, just leave now and save us both the disappointment...
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Super Mario Bros 2 for the NES is one of the most strange and misunderstood Nintendo games, but is it actually any good? The rednecks of retro gaming give a full review along with a brand new Bliss quiz. And hey, even if quarantine has been rough, you can be thankful that you aren't in isolation with these two!
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In this special episode, Trevor and Johnny count down their personal 10 worst video games they’ve ever played! Will Uncanny X-men make the list? Will Trevor and Johnny ever amount to anything in life? Some of these answers lie ahead.
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All rules are out the window as the guys review Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch, which is most certainly not retro. Listen for a spoiler free review of the game, a new bliss quiz, and a truly awful opening skit. Also, there are sweet buns.
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Spyro the Dragon for the Sony PlayStation was the PlayStation’s answer to Mario 64, and the beginning of one of the most beloved characters of the PSX era. Listen for the full review. Also, the guys rank platforming mascots and Johnny has a special birthday present.
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NASCAR 98 for the Sony PlayStation was considered a cutting edge racing simulation back in 1997. But how does it hold up? Will the guys take home the checkered flag or will they get sick from all the left turns?
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Deadly Towers is a notoriously frustrating action RPG style game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Listen as the guys test their bravery and fight the forces of eating too much Chinese food and generally shameless bodily functions. Also a new Bliss quiz and Christmas wish lists!
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Friday the 13th for the NES is one of the most famous games by LJN, based on the hit horror movie. But can it beat the LJN licensed game curse? Listen for our review, a new Bliss quiz, and our generally disappointing banter.
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LJN month returns to Retro Blissed with Back to the Future, a "beloved" LJN licensed game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Can Marty save his own future? Will he get kissed by his mom? Can Retro Blissed pull off a single decent episode without embarrassing themselves and the whole retro gaming community? No. The answer to that question is no.
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Vectorman was a super late release for the Sega Genesis, coming in 1995 while the world was gearing up for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. But it is also possibly the most technologically advanced Genesis/Megadrive game ever. Listen for the full review, a new Bliss quiz, and an expected lack of professionalism.
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Rayman Legends is a modern classic platformer for all the major consoles including Switch, PS4, and XBOXONE. The guys break the rule of only playing retro games to cover this 2-D masterpiece. Listen on for a full review, new Bliss quiz, and a truly awful opening skit
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Double Dragon II for the NES is the first time most people experienced a true 2 player beat em up at home. But this beat em up had something different: platforming. Listen for a full review and brand new Bliss quiz, and find out if this Nintendo game proves Johnny and Trevor as true Double Dragons, or if they just ate at a Chinese restaurant with that name.
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The Lion King for Super Nintendo is one of those Disney games with a huge nostalgic fan base. But Retro Blissed is here to run this SNES (and Genesis) classic through their rigorous testing to tell you if your memories are correct, or if your entire childhood is a lie. Stick around for a very "special" Bliss quiz. This is a great episode for those of you who like the sound of eating and drinking on the microphone...
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Bug! for the Sega Saturn was one of the first 3D platform games ever. Was it better than Bubsy 3D? Stay tuned to find out as Trevor and Johnny review the game, answer your burning questions, and generally flail though life.
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Superman 64 has been called the worst game of all time. Retro Blissed is here to set the record straight and tell you if Superman's N64 adventure has gotten a bum wrap, or if he deserves a Kryptonite coffin. Also, the guys attempt to answer the question: "Is any game worth $200 plus?" Stay tuned to find out! Heavenly Father this game is just terrible...
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Retro Blissed plays and reviews both Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers 1 and 2 for the NES. These games are unique among Disney Capcom games on the NES in that 2 players can play at the same time. Will the guys go nuts for these chipmunks or just smack each other in the head with boxes over and over?
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Adventure Island for NES is a super challenging platformer from Hudson Soft, but it is actually a redesign of Wonder Boy. The guys review both Adventure Island and Wonder Boy for Sega Master System. They also get in some hot water when Trevor discovers something very questionable in the Wonder Boy manual...
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Get ready for an episode of Biblical proportions, with full discussion and reviews on 2 NES classics from Wisdom Tree: Bible Adventures and King of Kings, plus Exodus for the Sega Genesis! Trevor and Johnny are joined by Derek to discover if these games are inspired or cheap religious cash-ins!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time for the Super Nintendo has been heralded as one of the best beat 'em ups of all time. Is it better than the guys' previous favorite turtles game covered on the show: TMNT 3? Listen for a convoluted mess of an opening skit, a full review, a new bliss quiz, and a heaping helping of turtle soup!
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Guess who's back...Retro Blissed is back! The guys cover Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo with a full game review, a new bliss quiz, continued rude bodily functions, and general baboonery.
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In this mega packed, grand finale of an episode, the guys send off the year and the podcast with three top 10 lists(!?), including the BEST GAMES EVER covered on the podcast. There's tons of fan feedback, some gross bodily functions, and...wait. What's this? One last special announcement at the end. What could it be?
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The guys send out 2018 with a bang, covering Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest for the Super Nintendo. Many have called this the perfection of the monkey business started in the first DKC, but will it survive the rigorous Retro Blissed testing? Will the guys survive eating a pile of foods from the U.K. to celebrate game developer Rare? Will those poor scientists ever get a break? Listen now to find out!
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Retro Blissed approaches its final episodes with a first: the guys are finally covering a modern game! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch is a love letter to the rich gaming history Retro Blissed has been diving into for the past 2 and a half years, making it an odd yet ideal choice. Listen as two Smash Bros newbs try to act like they know what they're saying when they so clearly do not.
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As Retro Blissed winds down to their last episode, Trevor and Johnny’s respective sister shows have come to an end as well. You know what they say… Nothing gold can stay. Tune in for this special mash up of Trevor’s Obsessions and Retro Herald.
On Trevor's Obsession, Trevor obsessively discusses one of his favorite board game series: Ticket to Ride. Learn more than you ever wanted to about every version of this mega-hit hobby board game! And stay tuned soon for Cardboard Bliss, Trevor's upcoming board game enthusiast podcast.
On Retro Herald, Johnny comments on rapper Soulja Boy’s new game console, discusses the remake for Crash Team Racing, and reviews Horizon Chase Turbo (yes, the same game Trevor discussed on a previous Obsession.)
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R.C. Pro-Am, developed by Rare for the NES in 1988, was a genre defining racing title which won the hearts of critics and Nintendo fans alike. It's sequel R.C. Pro-Am II took the concept and made it 2-4 players. Listen for the full review of both games, a new Blissed quiz, and stick around to the end for some major Retro Blissed updates. Or skip the end and be happy.
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Trevor explores his many obsessions, delving into the reasons behind them and the madness that drives his need to immerse himself in the things that interest him most.
Horizon Chase Turbo for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and PC is Trevor's latest obsession. Find out why this retro-styled arcade racer has him hooked in this episode. Or don't listen and just wait for next week's full episode of Retro Blissed!
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Star Fox on the Super Nintendo was a 1993 technical marvel. True polygonal 3-D graphics on a SNES! But could such a game possibly hold up today? Listen as Trevor and Johnny put this fox through its paces with a a full review, new Blissed quiz, and some truly questionable topics of conversation. Bonus! The guys also give their quick thoughts on Star Fox 2, the previously unreleased sequel which finally saw life on the SNES classic.
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Trevor explores his many obsessions, delving into the reasons behind them and the madness that drives his need to immerse himself in the things that interest him most.
In this first episode of Trevor's Obsessions, Trevor introduces this new miniseries, discusses why he gets obsessed about things, then talks about one of his obsessions: board games. If you get bored with this miniseries, at least there's always a full episode of Retro Blissed coming Tuesday to fill all your retro video game needs!
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Johnny takes a look at video game headlines and gives his thoughts on the state of the industry. He also gives a "quick" review on a modern game normally not covered by Retro Blissed.
On this episode of the Retro Herald, Johnny discusses new Xbox Ones no longer sporting disc drives, Nintendo says there’s no plans for an N64 Classic, and the trailer for Detective Pikachu drops. All this, plus a review of Battlefield V.
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The Cruis'n games on N64 were fan favorites despite being panned by most critics. Listen to the Retro Blissed review of all 3 games in the series: Cruis'n USA, Cruis'n World, and Cruis'n Exotica. Will they be Retro Blissed approved, or will the guys just go play Earthbound again? Listen to find out!
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Johnny takes a look at video game headlines and gives his thoughts on the state of the industry. He also gives a "quick" review on a modern game normally not covered by Retro Blissed.
On this episode of the Retro Herald, Johnny discusses AT Games’s issue with lying to gamers, and Blizzard’s announcement of a mobile Diablo game does not go over well with fans.
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Earthbound. Perhaps the definition of "cult classic." This Super Nintendo RPG about a boy and his friends who must save the world failed commercially, but it has lived on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to experience it. Listen to this ep for the full review of Earthbound and a new Blissed quiz! And who knows, maybe it's not any good?
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Point Blank 3 for the Sony PlayStation was the last game in this PS1 trilogy of light gun games. Retro Blissed pulls out the Gun Con, the CRT TV, and starts shooting up targets in this zany mini game compilation. Also, Trevor's brother special guest stars and treats everyone to a new twist on the Bliss quiz!
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Johnny takes a look at video game headlines and gives his thoughts on the state of the industry. He also gives a "quick" review on a modern game normally not covered by Retro Blissed.
On this episode of the Retro Herald, Johnny discusses the announcement of a new ColecoVision console in the works. He then gives his thoughts on Forza Horizon 4 and WWE 2K19.
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In this episode, Trevor and Johnny take a trip to 1982 to review two arcade classics: BurgerTime and Dig Dug. Which will come out on top? With their love for greasy foods, is this even a fair contest? Grab a burger, dig yourself a cozy hole, and have your sack of quarters ready, because it's time for Retro Blissed!
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Johnny takes a look at video game headlines and gives his thoughts on the state of the industry. He also gives a "quick" review on a modern game normally not covered by Retro Blissed.
On this episode of the Retro Herald, Johnny is once again joined by a special guest as they discuss the upcoming Playstation Classic and, … Fortnite?
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In this huge episode, Trevor and Johnny review the NES arcade classic Dig Dug 2, a VERY different game from the original. Then, they create their ultimate list of the 20 games they'd want on the new Sony PlayStation Classic! Things close as always with the Bliss Quiz, providing more content than you could ever hope for or wish on your worst enemy.
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Johnny takes a look at video game headlines and gives his thoughts on the state of the industry. He also gives a "quick" review on a modern game normally not covered by Retro Blissed.
On this episode of the Retro Herald, Johnny is joined by a special guest as they discuss in game micro-transactions before getting into the “puddle-gate” down scaling controversy befalling PS4’s Spider-Man.
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Fantastic Four is a PS1 beat-em up for 1-4 players, coming out well before the string of less than fantastic movies. Does this PlayStation game stand the test of time, or is it a failure of comic proportions? Tune in for the full review, a new bliss quiz, and two podcasters who really struggle to speak clearly. Special guest Matt from Push Start podcast!
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On this new Retro Blissed spin off series, Johnny takes a look at video game headlines and gives his thoughts on the state of the industry. He also gives a "quick" review on a modern game normally not covered by Retro Blissed.
On this episode of the Retro Herald, Johnny gives his thoughts video game publishers requiring special labeling on games that offer DLC, the announcement of Street of Rage 4 and a quick review on Halo.
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Crash Bash is a Sony PlayStation party game along the same lines as Mario party. Is Crash Bandicoot the life of the party or did he bring the stale Vienna sausages in a shameful attempt to upstage Mario? Find out in our full review and join us for a party themed version of the famous bliss quiz!
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On this episode of the Retro Herald, Johnny gives his thoughts on Nintendo shutting down ROM sites and the news of Spyro's release delayed. Also, there's a quick review on the Capcom Classics Collection for the Playstation 2.
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The YouTube legend "Game Dave" joins Retro Blissed to discuss the hard to find NES action game Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu. Will Game Dave survive the full retro Blissed review of his beloved Jackie Chan Nintendo game? Will he face Johnny in a new bliss quiz? Does Jackie Chan suffer no fools? All these questions and more answered now. Check out Game Dave on YouTube! Do it!
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On this first episode, Johnny gives his thoughts on parents hiring Fortnite tutors for their children and Negan joining the Tekken 7 roster. He then gives a quick review on the PS2 game Van Helsing.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES was the first time gamers got to experience TMNT action on their Nintendo console. But this game was not what most turtles fans were expecting, and today it is often overlooked for the beat-em up sequels. Does this game stand the test of time, or is it hot trash? Stick around for a bliss quiz where you will learn dark secrets about Johnny and Trevor which you can never unlearn.
Twisted Metal 2 was the wildly successful sequel to the PlayStation car combat hit. But after 22 years, does this game give you a sweet tooth for more, or does it send gamers running for cover like those little pixelated pedestrians? Find out in the full review, and stick around for a new Bliss Quiz!
This week, Trevor and Johnny give their thumbs a rest and put their producer to work. If there's one thing they know, it's how much their fans LOVE their opening sketches. Or, maybe their producer loves producing them. Either way, here's volume one of the best of the openers. The guys will be back next week with all of your favorite segments including the "world" famous Bliss Quiz.
Soldiers of Fortune for the Sega Genesis is a 2 player action game in the same style as Commando or Ikari Warriors. Listen for the full review, a new bliss quiz, and a wacky new segment! Find out if Retro Blissed will be your fortune, or just another bad life decision in a string of bad life decisions.
With the release of Mario Tennis Aces for Nintendo Switch, Retro Blissed reviews Mario Tennis for N64. Is this a multiplayer masterpiece, or an old man's game of boring tennis? Find out in this episode of everyone's favorite podcast starring two boring old men!
Before HAL was making the next Super Smash Bros masterpiece, they were making games like this: Kirby's Dream Course. Sort of a mini golf on steroids, sort of its own thing. Find out if Kirby's 1994 SNES game is worth its spot on the SNES classic, or if this pink cream puff needs to be covered in large amounts of ointment and anti-fungal cream.
Battletoads for the NES is a notoriously difficult Rare developed game that has just been announced to get a brand new release on Xbox One next year. But how does the original stand the test of time? Tune in for the Retro Blissed review, a new bliss quiz, and lots of complaining. Seriously. A LOT.
Can Nemo ever find his mom, even with the help of Dory? Oh wait, wrong Nemo. Based on a 1930s comic and slightly obscure animated movie, Little Nemo is a Capcom NES platformer which flew under many people's radars. Will the definitive voices in all of retro gaming give it a high review? Who knows, but for now let's see what Retro Blissed has to say.
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom. You'll find all your favorite Disney characters here including Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, and even Donald Duck. Join us as we review this little known Capcom Disney Nintendo entertainment system game. Is this a hidden NES classic or a rare stinker in the Disney Capcom lineup? Join us as we relive your wildest nostalgic dreams, or crush them under the weight of so much reality.
Super Castlevania IV was the first time everyone's favorite vampire hunter went into 16 bits. Does this SNES classic stand the test of time? Tune into the full review to find out, and stick around for the world infamous Bliss Quiz. With any luck, this episode won't suck.
The infamous rainbow is back with LJN bringing us The Karate Kid for the NES. Is it worthy of the Cobra Kai dojo, or does it belong buried in the back yard in a dung pile? Listen to this episode of Retro Blissed to find out! Or play the game yourself. But that's a lot of work.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer is a racing video game based on the podracing sequence featured in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. That's what Wikipedia says. Find out what Retro Blissed has to say about this N64 racing game from 1999. Stay for the full review, a new Bliss quiz, and a truly awful opening Star Wars skit.
Vice: Project Doom is a NES action game often overlooked in favor of its more popular peers, such as Ninja Gaiden or Mega Man. Is this a hidden gem or a buried turd? Tune in for the full review, fan feedback, and a new bliss quiz!
It's not every day that a podcast reaches 100 episodes. Well... Technically, with the ridiculous number of podcasts currently available, there are probably a handful of shows reaching 100 episodes every day, but - how many of them can say they are hosted by two guys named Johnny and Trevor who share a love for retro video games, comedic improv and food? To mark this special occasion, I (producer Chris Chavez) have put together a little clip show that spans the 100 episodes of Retro Blissed. It's quite an achievement to put out weekly content to hit that many episodes, and the guys should be proud. Hope everyone enjoys this Clip Show Special. I know I enjoyed going back to the beginning and listening to these guys grow. Here's to 100 more!
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Ocarina of Time. Super Mario World. Final Fantasy VII. Super Metroid. With so many amazing classics left to review, how will Johnny and Trevor pick which gets the episode 100 honor? Stick around for the biggest episode of Retro Blissed. Ever.
It's the full review of the quintessential classic NES game: Super Mario Bros. What better way to prepare for episode 100 than to tackle this Nintendo classic, often credited for saving video games? How about a new Bliss quiz, a lame opening skit, and more lovable shenanigans? It's time for a Mario sized episode of...Retro Blissed!
Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis is one of the most iconic games of all time. But does it stand the test of time? Will it be Retro Blissed approved? Find out in the full review, if you care what these couple of pudding-for-brains retro game "experts" think.
Mega Man for the Nintendo Entertainment System needs no introduction. Capcom's blue bomber has worked his way into gamer hearts since 1987. But this very first Mega Man has some major differences from its more popular sequels, so stick around for the full review, a new Bliss quiz and probably the dumbest opening skit. Ever.
We're you anticipating this? No? Anticipation is a Rare developed board game for the NES that is unique for not being directly based on any real life board game. The guys review this highly anticipated game, give a new bliss quiz, and discuss some big plans leading up to episode 100. The anticipation is overwhelming.
Spy Hunter for the NES is based on the super popular Midway arcade game, complete with ultra challenging game play and the classic Peter Gunn theme. Tune in to see if the guys are up for the challenge with the full review, a new bliss quiz, and a lot of whining about how hard things are.
Tennis. Maybe not the most exciting sport, but since the days of Pong (and even earlier) it has translated well to video game form. The guys play and review Tennis for the original NES, then take a look at Super Tennis for the SNES. Are these Nintendo sports titles the precursor to Mario's acclaimed N64 sports games, or are they just squishy, fuzzy, green balls, much like Trevor and Johnny's brains? Tune in to find out!
Gunstar Heroes, developed by Treasure for the Sega Genesis, is like mixing Contra and a heaping helping of crazy. Listen for the full review and a brand new bliss quiz! Some say that Retro Blissed is like a podcast mixed with a heaping helping of class. Oh wait, no one ever said that. Ever.
They've finally gone too far. Trevor, Johnny, and unfortunate guest Derek play through 40 (?!) original Sega Genesis games included as a "bonus" on the At Games Genesis clone console. With hits such as "Mr. Balls" and "Plumbing Contest," this may truly be the end of Retro Blissed. Proceed with caution.
Solomon's Key for the Nintendo Entertainment System (1987) is known for being a devilishly difficult action/platform/puzzle game. It's also the Patron pick for February, perhaps proving once and for all that Retro Blissed fans hate their hosts. Stick around for the full review and a brand new Bliss Quiz! It's the "Key" to a good time!
Hoops for the Nintendo Entertainment System is one of the first basketball games on the NES, standing out for its sense of character and super duper 90's cartridge cover. However, does it still hold up today, or does it crumble underneath its own weight like Trevor and Johnny during a jump shot contest? Or during a walk to the kitchen.
The doctor is in, Dr. Mario, that is! Listen for the full review of this 1990 Nintendo Entertainment System puzzle game, a brand new Bliss Quiz, and more. Only you can decide if Retro Blissed is the cure for boring podcast blues, or just a nasty virus to be destroyed by matching 3 like colored pills on top of it. (Also, check out the network at bicbp-radio.com)
Oh boy. Sword of Sodan for the Sega Genesis does not have a great reputation. But surely EA wouldn't put their name to something that bad, right? The guys give their full review, Johnny performs an "inspired" reading of the actual game dialogue, and it all ends with a new Bliss Quiz. Listen now. It'll be fine.
DuckTales for the NES was one of the most popular games on Nintendo's gray box, but your hard hitting hosts will let you know if this money loving duck is as good as you remember, or just another Chinese buffet item waiting to happen. Stay for the full review, Bliss Quiz, and the first ever fan interview!
Outlander for the Sega Genesis is sort of a Mad Max game without Mad Max, made by the same people who made Mad Max on the NES. Will it be Bliss approved? Who knows, but you should stick around for the full review, bliss quiz, and other fun. Or don't. No one will ever know, except your own sense of guilt for never finding out if this would be the episode of Retro Blissed that doesn't suck. This could be the one.
Retro Blissed already covered Rock n Roll Racing on the Super Nintendo, but have you checked out the spiritual cousin to that SNES classic? Biker Mice from Mars gets the full review, horrible skit, and slapdash quiz show you expect from every episode of Retro Blissed. And also mutant biker mice. Because, why not?
Kirby's Adventure for the NES was the first time the pink puffball inhaled his enemies and gained their powers. The guys review this Nintendo classic and find out just how much food they can inhale, which it turns out is an entire Chinese buffet. Seriously though, sorry about the opening skit. It's really, REALLY stupid. So stupid.
Retro Blissed sends 2017 off with an awards show, honoring the best (and worst) of 2017. Then they undertake the epic task of ranking the top 10 games ever covered for the podcast. Oh, here's the name drop part of the speech: Sega. Nintendo. Mario. Sonic. Bubsy?
Crikey! It's Christmas time! In this holiday episode, Retro Blissed gives a full review of Mario Kart 64 along with "special" guest Trevor's brother, Derek. What makes this episode special? Well, an on air taste test of iconic Australian foods, a new bliss quiz, and three buffoons babbling joyously, of course. Merry Christmas, fans of the Bliss!
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Who knows, but Die Hard Arcade was a 1997 Sega Saturn console exclusive that really packed a punch. And a kick. And some bullets. And maybe a missile or two. Stick around for the full game discussion, review, and bliss quiz. Yippie ki yay, retro game fans!
Sub-Terrania for the Sega Genesis is a space shooter with very "interesting" multi-directional controls. Will this delight or infuriate? Tune in to find out, and stick around for the new Bliss Quiz and find out which Patreon pick is drawn from the hat! Bonus: another idiotic skit to start the show off!
Retro Blissed plays and reviews the original Alex Kidd for the Sega Master System. Miracle World may look like a Mario clone on the surface, but is there more under the hood? Will Johnny and Trevor disagree with their final score? Has there been a debate this heated since they tried to decide between pizza buffet or Chinese buffet? Stick around for the Bliss Quiz and find out if this show is a miracle or another belly flop into the shallow end of the kiddie pool!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: The Manhattan Project is a mouth full. It's also a game the guys have reminisced on many times on the show but never reviewed...until now. Does this NES beat 'em up live up to the nostalgia fueled memories, or will dreams be crushed and torn asunder like their belts after an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet? Listen for the full review, a brand new Bliss Quiz, and returning super guest Derek, brother of Trevor. Cowabunga!
Jeremy Clarkson. BBC. "The Stag." What do all of these things have in common? They are all completely unrelated to Top Gear for the Super Nintendo, of course. Top Gear is a classic 16-bit racer that was "the other choice" for early SNES adopters after Mario Kart. Known for its soundtrack and nearly unprecedented amount of content, how does Top Gear hold up in the Retro Blissed full point inspection and review? Stick around for the Bliss quiz and general bufoonery.
The World Series is over, so Retro Blissed is jumping on the baseball hype train a couple weeks late! How is this N64 sequel to the acclaimed SNES Ken Griffey Jr. games? Hear the full review, new bliss quiz, and a live drawing for the November Patreon game on this new episode of Retro Blissed!
Castlevania for the Nintendo Entertainment System was the start of a major franchise that lives on to this day. It's the final episode of "Retro Scare Month," and what better Halloween game than this 8-bit classic? Hear the full review, a brand new bliss quiz, and plenty of badly pronounced words.
"Retro Scare Month" continues with Monster in My Pocket, a Konami action game based on those little rubber monsters we grew up with. That's how fans describe Trevor and Johnny: those little rubber monsters we all grew up with. Listen for their memories and thoughts on this game, a new bliss quiz, and some lame humor!
AAAHH!!! Real Monsters is a Sega Genesis game based on the Nickelodeon cartoon. Is it possible this game based on a kids cartoon is the creepiest game covered yet during Retro Scare Month? Did you expect the guys to play actual horror games for October? Come on. These are the same guys scared of stairs and salads. Stick around for the Bliss Quiz and full game review!
Gremlins 2 for the Nintendo Entertainment System sees you playing as Gizmo in a bit of a house of horrors for the poor little guy. Hear the guys' review, bliss quiz, and general shenanigans. Does this licensed NES game surprise with its charm, or does it leave the feeling of eating day old Chinese buffet?
Retro Scare month begins with the frightfully difficult NES classic Ghosts n' Goblins. Will Trevor crack first from the brutal level design or from Johnny's flagrant use of vampire "impressions"? Only time will tell. Full game review and new bliss quiz!
HAL laboratories may be best known for the Kirby games or Super Smash Bros series. But Air Fortress for the NES could be the hidden gem you've been looking for. Or, it could be the pollution in your ozone. Tune in to find out! Also, no one dies in the opening skit. Spoilers!
NBA 2K for the Sega Dreamcast brought a new era of realism in basketball video games. With the recent release of NBA 2K18 promising unprecedented realism, see where it all started...and if it still holds up today. Or just skip this episode, because Johnny was over the top goofy and Trevor couldn't contain him nor speak a sentence without slurring every other word. Professional. Podcasters.
DAYTONNNNAAAA! LET'S GO AWAY! Away to a brand new episode of Retro Blissed, of course. Where you can find an in depth discussion and review of Daytona USA and Daytona USA Championship Circuit Edition for the Sega Saturn. Stick around for the bliss quiz and never forget: we're all gonna fly sky high!
It's been called one of the most overlooked games on the NES. River City Ransom is from the same folks who brought you Double Dragon, and this beat em' up has similarities, only with way more...food? Find out if buffet + punching dudes in the face is a match made in heaven for the guys and their special guest Mike, aka "WarpZoneGraphics"!
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For episode 66 the guys decided to do things a little different: they sat down to play a whole pile of Atari 2600 sports games and review them one at a time. This episode features on of the biggest goofs in Retro Blissed history. Listen to see what we mean. Or skip this one. That may be better.
Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo was a big deal when it came out, featuring the best graphics ever seen and a soundtrack unlike any before. It also put Rare on the map for most gamer. But does it hold up better than Johnny and Trevor's belts after a Chinese buffet? Can special guest and podcast megastar Christopher Chavez keep them straight? Tune in to find out in this massive edition of Retro Blissed!
Lucky you! Trevor and Johnny have a special bonus "mini" episode here for their loyal listeners! On this Retro Mini, they review the brand new Sonic Mania for PlayStation 4, XboxOne, and Nintendo Switch. Is it as good as Sonic 2? Is it as cool as Bubsy 2? Find out on Retro Blissed!
Animaniacs for the Sega Genesis/Megadrive is a Konami developed platformer with a twist: all three characters are needed to work your way through the puzzle filled levels. Will these Warner Bros and their Warner sister save Trevor and Johnny from their recent Bubsy marathon? Will they do the same thing they do every night and try to take over the world? Will they eat too much Chinese food? Tune in to find out.
They asked for your help on GoFundMe to buy a copy of Bubsy 3D. You shocked them with your scary quick response. Even more scary: Bubsy 3D showed up at their door the very same week. Well, Johnny and Trevor are men who accept their destiny: to review Bubsy 3D for the Sony PlayStation! Check out the network at http://bicbp-radio.com/retro-blissed What could possibly go wrong?
Bubsy gets a bad rap around the gaming community, but does he deserve it? This week, the guys play Bubsy 2 on Sega Genesis to find out. To hear their take on the first Bubsy, check out Genesis Gems podcast episode 59, where Trevor and Johnny are guest! Or go do something with your life. Whichever.
Spider-Man Maximum Carnage for the Sega Genesis (also on the SNES) is a beat-em up that really stood out for its red cartridge. But, does the game play still stand out or will it leave the guys swinging from a web a few inches from the ground, not quite able to fly or walk, begging for food and love? Tune in to find out!
Genesis Gems and Retro Obscura cohost Aaron Hickman joins Johnny and Trevor to discuss Blast Corps for the N64. This was the first Rare game for the system, before Goldeneye or Banjo Kazooie. Find out if they thought it was a blast...or if it left them shaken to the... corps (sorry).
Game & Watch Gallery is a Nintendo Gameboy game which brings together four of the Game & Watch games - a very cool piece of Nintendo history before the NES existed! Trevor and Johnny talk about these original LCD handheld games, then dive into this Gameboy game with a full review, bliss quiz, and lots of dumb jokes. Really, really dumb jokes.
This week Trevor and Johnny cover the very first game in the Need for Speed series, officially titled Road & Track Presents: The Need for Speed. They play the Sega Saturn version, putting both single and multiplayer modes to the test. They recorded while in a bit of a food coma, so you might say they themselves had a need... A need for speed!
Sweet merciful heaven! The end of LJN month is here with T&C Surf Designs for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Did Johnny and Trevor save the best for last? Will one LJN game provide some kind of happiness for them, or fill them with yet more rage and listless stares? Also, a new Bliss Quiz and top 5 list!
LJN June carries on without mercy as Trevor and Johnny cover another NES "gem": Jaws. Will they defeat Jaws in time to save Nintendo fans everywhere? Will they be forced to slaughter scores of innocent sea creatures just to take down one stinking shark? Tune in to hear their review and a brand new Bliss Quiz!
LJN month continues with the notorious NES game Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In this special episode, Johnny and Trevor's friend Adam returns, and for the first time, Trevor's brother Derek guest stars to talk about how much he loved this game as a kid. Is this a gem in the LJN crown? Tune in to find out and listen to a special 4 man Bliss Quiz!
LJN month at Retro Blissed continues with Terminator 2: Judgement Day for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Don't worry, the guys get the bad Arnold impersonations over with quickly and get right down to business with the game review and Bliss Quiz. Oh, and they'll be back!
Johnny and Trevor kick off LJN June by briefly discussing the history of LJN, followed by quick reviews of two LJN games: The Uncanny X-men and Wolverine. Wait, wasn't Uncanny X-men their first episode?! Yes, but they believe in second chances. Also, they hate themselves... Yeah, mostly that.
Here it is, Retro Blissed's first ever review of a Sony Playstation game. The guys honorably (?) delve into this iconic PSX game to tell you how one of the first WW2 first person shooters holds up today. Do they come back with a Medal of Honor, or passed out on a stretcher? Answer the call of duty (hehe) and listen!
Just in time for Alien Covenant, the guys face down the Xenomorphs and end up with a good old fashioned face hug. Alien 3 for the Sega Genesis is loosely based on the film of the same name. Stay tuned for the game review, Bliss Quiz, and our top 5 aliens!
The second Retro Blissed coverage of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on the Sega Genesis is more Street Fighter than beat 'em up. Listen for a new Bliss Quiz and Bliss Boat", where only one nerdy thing can remain on the nerdy boat. Can these green teens survive the Retro Blissed treatment? Heck, can anyone survive it, especially the listeners? Only one way to find out...
McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. McDonald's. Blissed Quiz. McDonald's.
A while back, the guys covered Batman Returns for the Super Nintendo and were very impressed. Now, they take a look at Batman Forever on the same system. But wait, is there a fly in this bat ointment? Is there a catch in this bat utility belt? Is there a... you get the idea. Tune in for their full review, a bliss quiz, and more usual shenanigans!
This week, Johnny and Trevor present their first episode dedicated entirely to one Sega Dreamcast game, and they picked a doozy! Soulcalibur was the most critically acclaimed fighting game of all time when it was released in 1999, but does it hold up today? Find out, and stick around for the Bliss Quiz! This is an episode of a high...wait for it...caliber!
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!! Monster Truck mayhem!!! It's Bigfoot for the Nintendo Entertainment System. 8-bits of NES crunching action! You know how some of you like it when the guys cover bad games? Well, I mean, we're sure this isn't one of those games (poke poke wink wink.)
Rock n Ball. So, is this Nintendo Entertainment System game about AC/DC and Michael Jordan? Or, is it about mineral stones and baseballs? Or, is Rock n Ball for the NES something entirely different? (Yeah, that's probably it.) Tune in to find out if this little known 8-bit game is a hidden gem or a steaming pile!
Go, go Power Rangers! This week, the guys take you back to the 1995 Super Nintendo game Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. Does this two player beat em' up morph into a good time, or is it just a bunch of grown ups acting a fool in silly costumes? Listen and find out! Also, a new "Top 5" Bliss List and Bliss Quiz!
Ghost House is one of the very early Sega Master System titles, featuring Dracula and all his goons. Will this be a house you want to visit, or will you run home crying over your broken game controller? Find out now on this new episode of Retro Blissed!
It's a battle between two Nintendo Entertainment System golf games: NES Open Tournament Golf starring Mario and Luigi faces off against Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf by SNK. Which game keeps it under par and which one spends all day playing in the sand trap? Do you even care? Well, listen either way!
Do you hate Mondays? Do you love lasagna? If you answered yes to both questions, then you need to listen to this new episode all about Garfield for the Sega Genesis! After a string of very below average games in a row, have the guys finally found a hidden gem, or will they just give up and eat lasagna until they pass out? Let's be honest; that's happening either way.
Oooh boy! It's Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing for the Super Nintendo! Was this game way ahead of its time with the appearance of real 3D graphics, or is it a failed experiment best left buried in the SNES vault? Well, did you even look at the title of the game? I mean, come on...
Oh Davey, why do you constantly fall asleep and do so many dumb things? No one knows, just like no one knows why the guys keep doing this to themselves, or why people keep listening. Anyways, listen as they review Day Dreamin' Davey for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Everyone loves LEGO (or at least the guys do), but what about LEGO Racers for the Nintendo 64? Listen as they take this game apart brick by brick and build a fine game discussion and review, a new Bliss Quiz, and more! They promise it'll be more fun than stepping on a pile of LEGO barefoot while the rotten kids who left them there laugh at you and your general lack of accomplishment in life, Even the dog thinks you're a joke, and...oh sorry...be a winner... and listen to this brand new episode of Retro Blissed!
Join the guys for a mini episode of Retro Blissed, where they take a quick look at NBA All-Star Challenge for the Sega Genesis, just in time for the 2017 NBA All-Star game! Man, they'll do anything to cash in on a popular event.
This week, the guys play and review the cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors for the Super Nintendo. Is this two player action game overrated or does it earn every bit of its cult status? Find out what they thought! Also, they were very hungry during this entire episode. For Chinese food, not brains. There were no brains in the room.
In their first special "Retro Rewind" episode, Trevor and Johnny look at the 8-bit Sega Master System, its successes, its failures, and some of its most notable games. Join them in this Retro Blissed lesson in gaming history. Almost as exciting as high school!
With the 2017 Super Bowl bringing the New England Patriots against the Atlanta Falcons, Trevor and Johnny decided to tackle their first "realistic" football game ever. The result is kind of like, well, nerds playing football. Check it out!
Finally, the guys cover a game that took real time commitment, dedicating hours of gameplay before recording the show. They had to take several naps. SEVERAL. The Legend of Zelda is one of the premiere games on the NES, but its legacy has gone further than even Nintendo ever imagined, working its way into the heart containers of gamers all over the world.
Oh boy... Shaq Fu for the Sega Genesis brings the action of Kung Fu to the world of...basketball? This game has been called the worst ever, but can it really be that bad? I mean, the guys played the Uncanny X-Men, for pete's sake!
It's the 16-bit showdown of the century: Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis! Jurassic Park vs We're Back: a Dinosaur Story! Ok, maybe not the most fair fight, but listen anyways as the guys take on two licensed dinosaur games for these rival consoles!
Welcome to Retro Blissed in 2017! This week, the guys look back at all the games Retro Blissed played in 2016 and hand out multiple awards. They then give their top 10 games played for the podcast in 2016 and end it all with listener feedback and the Bliss Quiz! It's a new year of retro games and a new year of...gout talk?
This week, the guys wish you a merry Christmas by playing and reviewing the N64 classic kart racer Diddy Kong Racing. Also, Trevor gives Johnny a gift, they discuss their top 5 games to play at Christmas, and the beloved Bliss Quiz spreads holiday cheer. Will this episode be their gift to you, or is it just another lump of coal in your stocking?
The arcade classic Rampage was ported to many systems. This week, the guys cover the original Rampage for the Sega Master System and the sequel, Rampage: World Tour for the Sega Saturn. Finally, a game where you're supposed to just destroy everything without thinking twice. They should be pretty good at this.
It's the entire Skate or Die trilogy for NES in one episode! The original game, the spinoff Ski or Die, and the cult "classic" Skate or Die 2: the Search for Double Trouble. Will this trilogy be as epic as the Lord of the Rings, as godly as the Zelda triforce, and as blissful as the original trio of Mario Bros game? Probably not? Well, tune in anyways to find out if this is the greatest trilogy this side of Mordor/Hyrule/Mushroom kingdom!
This week, the guys take to the skies in the Sega Genesis shoot 'em up Fire Shark. They made it a long way through the 16-bit action using quite possibly the coolest cheat code they've seen yet. What did you expect them to do? Take the moral high ground and do things the hard way? Don't be a fool!
Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the president? Find out in this episode recorded in front of a live audience at the Super Famicon convention in Greensboro, NC! The guys play and review the NES "classic" Bad Dudes, with a new top 5 and Bliss Quiz!
What?! Trevor is not in this episode, yet he still has to write the intro? Forget that! There's no way Johnny and special guest Chris Chavez of the Back Issues Comic Book podcast can pull this off without Trevor. Right guys? Right?! This episode better be terrible.
With the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series, Major League Baseball is hotter than ever. This week, the guys celebrate by playing a quirky baseball game from nearly 3 decades ago: Bad News Baseball for the Nintendo Entertainment System. WThey also challenge each other with 2 brand new game show style games, in addition to the Bliss Quiz! Sheesh, they took this episode to the 11th inning!
In a special super-sized episode 25, a special guest joins the guys to talk about and review one of gaming's greatest achievements: Super Mario Bros 3 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. There's even a special edition of the Bliss Quiz! The guys apologize ahead of time for the "extra special" script reading segment. And by apologize, they mean they will probably keep doing dumb stuff like this. So, yeah. 5 stars!
In this honestly not-at-all spooky Halloween special, the guys play their first Dreamcast games for the podcast and throw out the normal reviews for a "spooky rating" of the classic Resident Evil: Code Veronica and the much less classic Kiss Psycho Circus. Plus a terrifying top 5 and a hideous Bliss Quiz! Opening music "Desperation 0" by ThrillshowX.
What happens when you take a game that mixes Pac-man, Bomberman, and features the distant cousins of Bub and Bob from Bubble Bobble being graphically eaten alive before your poor innocent eyes? Who knows, but today the guys play and review Trog for the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Woah, another double game episode! The guys play and review Disney's Talespin for both the 8-bit NES and the 16-bit Sega Genesis. That's twice the Baloo for your money!
Bubble Bobble for the NES is a classic action puzzle game by Taito starring two adorable dinosaurs. It is also really fun to say. Try saying it 3 times fast. Like this: Bubble bobble bubble bobble bubble bobble.
The guys walked into this one blind. How could they have known that Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast: Roar of the Beast for the Sega Genesis is notoriously frustrating and difficult, in addition to having a long title? Hmm? Stick around for tears and a new Bliss Quiz.
Iron Tank for the Nintendo Entertainment system left the Retro Blissed guys more divided than any game so far. Tune in to find out why this SNK title left such an impression. Tank you for listening!
Trevor "sings" in this one. Don't listen to it. Seriously. It's so unbearable. Except, do listen because they review the cult classic combat racer Rock n' Roll Racing for the Super Nintendo, plus a new top 5 and the world famous Bliss Quiz!
In a Retro Blissed first, we cover not one, not two, but three games in one episode! Your ears will be down for the count as we play, discuss and review WCW/NWO Revenge, WWF Wrestlemania 2000, and WWF No Mercy for the Nintendo 64. Are these three of the best wrestling games ever made, or has time been unkind to these kings of the square ring? Listen now and find out!
Why does this 2-player beat-em up cause the guys to put on lots of make up, grab some wigs, and dance all around the living room while the cat stares with pious judgement? Tune in to find out!
Why I oughta! This week, your two Retro Blissed stooges take on The Three Stooges for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It's all fun and games until someone gets a knuckle sandwich and a pie in the face!
Pokemon Go? Not quite. This time we play Pokemon Pinball for the Gameboy Color! Will the guys catch Pikachu, or will Charizard leave them flame broiled? Get your shiny balls ready because this time we go full tilt!
Go for the gold in the summer olympics! Or fail on every level as the guys do while trying to play Olympic Gold for Sega Genesis!
Batman Returns. Retro Blissed Returns. One of these things strikes fear into all the criminals of Gotham. The other strikes fear into fans of quality podcast content. Fight the fear and your best gut instincts and join the guys as they play and review Batman Returns for the Super Nintendo!
Who you gonna call? Definitely don't call the Retro Blissed guys. They are zero help with catching ghosts, as they prove when they play Ghostbusters for the Sega Master System.
Can you believe Retro Blissed made it to episode 10? Us either! To celebrate this first milestone in the podcast, we cover a gaming milestone with few equals: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Genesis. We have special memories of this blue blur. We also have a special guest and an extra "special" segment for this double length episode of Retro Blissed!
Capcom and Disney, a match made in 8-bit heaven. The guys swim like pretty fishes in Disney's The Little Mermaid for the Nintendo Entertainment system. Will they marry a handsome prince or be turned into canned fish? Tuna in to find out!
Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Brother Bear (aka Trevor) and Sister Bear (aka Johnny) go camping! This Sega Genesis game aimed at young children must be awful, right? Stick around, as looks can be deceiving!
OH MY, HE'S ON FIRE! NBA Jam for Super Nintendo brings the heat, as the guys dunk over all the competition in the most realistic basketball simulation around...err, something like that...
Have you ever been left home alone? The Retro Blissed guys were once, and they cried and cried. Will Home Alone for the Sega Genesis leave them sobbing? Will the wet bandits finally get what they have coming to them? How the heck do you even get into the houses in this game? Found out on episode 6 of Retro Blissed!
Sit back, strap on your seat belts and get ready for some rubber-burning action in this episode of Retro Bliss! Johnny and Trevor gear up to play one of N64's wackiest racing games ever released. On your mark. Get set. LISTEN!
Turtle Power! Retro Bliss covers Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist for Sega Genesis. Ready to kick shell in this beat 'em up? Grab your nun-chukkas and throwing stars, because Johnny and Trevor are ready to get down and dirty with the heroes in a half shell.
In this episode, the guys take on all challengers in Saturday Night Slam Masters, the SNES wrestling game by Capcom, with some of the most colorful fighters this side of Street Fighter!
This week, the guys discuss and review Monster Party, the cult classic action platformer for the NES. This is a strange one. Don’t believe us? Check it out and see if it’s retro bliss or unending torture!
Go back in time to when Nintendo Entertainment System brought you the Uncanny X-Men! Some may call this the worst video game ever, others may agree with them… Johnny and Trevor played the game recently and sat down to discuss it at length.