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Metroid II: Return of Samus
We played Metroid II: Return of Samus which was released for Game Boy in 1991. This handheld sequel continues the plot of the original with a focus on seeking out and exterminating newer, deadlier…
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
We played Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar which was released for Apple II in 1985. For our purposes, we checked out the Sega Master System version, to explore what some consider to be the definitive…
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (BONUS Patreon Episode)
Hey, paizanos! In lieu of a normal episode, we're bringing you a special Patreon bonus: It's the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! This week, we're swinging our arms from side to side as we cover the…
Kirby's Adventure
We played Kirby's Adventure which was released for NES in 1993. The pink boy is back, and this time he can use what he sucks! Let's see how we handle another entry level platformer. We discuss the…
Myst
We played Myst which was released for computers in 1993. Cyan's legendary puzzle adventure makes its way onto our show, as we experience the potential of CD-ROMs for the very first time. We discuss…
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
We played The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past which was released for Super Nintendo in 1991. The Zelda series makes a triumphant return to its roots with this legendary third entry. Can it live…
Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, & Mr. Do!
We played three maze arcade games from 1982: Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Mr. Do!. It's time to see how this once massive genre changed and evolved with the help of Namco and others. We discuss Ms.…
Mega Man 2
We played Mega Man 2 which was released for the NES in 1988. The Blue Bomber is Back for his first sequel, and perhaps the most celebrated game in his entire catalog. We discuss being the wrong kind…
Ecco the Dolphin Part 2
We played Ecco the Dolphin which was released for Sega Genesis in 1992. In Part 2, we finish our discussion of this classic aquatic action adventure title. We discuss the nature of puzzles, what…
Ecco the Dolphin
We played Ecco the Dolphin which was released for Sega Genesis in 1992. It's time to explore another classic Sega title as we dive deep into this undersea adventure. We discuss marine biology, the…
The Secret of Monkey Island
We played The Secret of Monkey Island which was released for PC in 1990. Guybrush Threepwood begins his quest to become a mighty pirate, and we're along for the ride in our latest point and click…
Wolfenstein 3D
We played Wolfenstein 3D which was released for PC in 1992. id Software brings us the grandfather of modern first-person shooters. Can we handle this perspective shift well enough to kill Hitler? We…
Sonic the Hedgehog
We played Sonic the Hedgehog which was released for Sega Genesis in 1991. We've spent lots of time with Mario, but now the plumber's arch rival rears his spiky blue head. We discuss cheap tricks, how…
Super Mario World
We played Super Mario World which was released for Super Nintendo in 1990. After toiling with Super Mario Bros. 3, was Will able to make a comeback with Mario's big fourth outing, or is this his…
Mortal Kombat + Mortal Kombat II
We played Mortal Kombat, which was released for the arcade in 1992, and Mortal Kombat II, which was released in 1993. After breaking the fighting game genre wide open with Street Fighter II, it's…
Final Fantasy II
We played Final Fantasy II which was released for the Famicom in 1988. This Japan-only original released is sort of the black sheep of the franchise for its unusual leveling system. We discuss our…
Kirby's Dream Land
We played Kirby's Dream Land which was released for the Game Boy in 1992. It's the debut of everyone's favorite pink puffball. Is this game finally easy enough for even Will to be able to beat it? We…
Galaxian, Galaga, & Xevious
We played three Namco arcade space shooters: 1979's Galaxian, 1981's Galaga, and 1983's Xevious. After the success of Space Invaders, it's time to see how this genre evolved past fixed screens and…
Contra
We played Contra which was released in arcades in 1987 and for the NES in 1988. We played this iconic run-and-gun shooter solo and co-op to put our gaming skills to the test. We discuss the Konami…
Maniac Mansion
We played Maniac Mansion which was released on PC in 1987. Our graphic adventure continues with the first big point and click title from LucasArts. We discuss the value of on-screen verbs, getting…
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