Episodes

  • PLAY RETRO 173: The Lost Vikings Duology

    PLAY RETRO 173: The Lost Vikings Duology
    Jun 25 2025
    The Lost Vikings and its sequel star Erik, Baleog, and Olaf—sarcastic Norsemen solving puzzles through alien ships, pyramids, and futuristic worlds. Released in the early '90s by Silicon & Synapse (now Blizzard), the games mix platforming, brain teasers, and humor. And it holds up!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 172: Indiana Jones & the Fate of Atlantis

    PLAY RETRO 172: Indiana Jones & the Fate of Atlantis
    Jun 18 2025
    From Lucasfilm Games: the iconic Fate of Atlantis, in both its Graphic Adventure and lesser known Action Game forms, and the earlier Last Crusade adaptations. These games brought Indy’s globe-trotting exploits to 8-bit, 16-bit, and DOS screens through a mix of cinematic storytelling and witty puzzles.Less so in the Action Games. But still.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 171: MechWarrior 1 & 2

    PLAY RETRO 171: MechWarrior 1 & 2
    Jun 11 2025
    This week we are exploring the early MechWarrior games on PC. Starting with the 1989 original and continuing with MechWarrior 2, these titles brought the mechanics and world of BattleTech to life through cockpit simulation, mech customization, and faction-driven campaigns. We’ll also touch on Mercenaries, Ghost Bear’s Legacy, and a few of the console adaptations.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 170: Ridge Racer

    PLAY RETRO 170: Ridge Racer
    Jun 3 2025
    Namco’s Ridge Racer series. Beginning with its 1993 arcade debut and stretching through its early PlayStation-era dominance, the series was defined by speed, style, and corner-sliding gameplay that favored flair over realism.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 169: Doom 1 & 2

    PLAY RETRO 169: Doom 1 & 2
    May 27 2025
    Doom (1993) and Doom II (1994). Developed by id Software, these games introduced the fast-paced, visceral FPS gameplay that would shape the industry for decades. With tight level design, explosive weapons, and iconic monsters, Doom wasn’t just a game—it was a movement. And while we’re at it, we’ll mention Doom 64, the 1997 N64 follow-up that carved out its own identity in the shadows of its PC predecessors.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 168: Driver and Driver 2

    PLAY RETRO 168: Driver and Driver 2
    May 20 2025
    Driver and Driver 2, the PlayStation titles that turned 1970s car chases into fully playable, open-world missions—well before “open world” was a buzzword. Developed by Reflections Interactive, these games combined tight driving physics, cinematic storytelling, and a now-legendary difficulty curve. Driver put you in the seat as an undercover cop posing as a getaway driver, while Driver 2 expanded the formula with new cities, the ability to exit your vehicle, and a heavier dose of crime drama.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 167: Disney's Illusion Series

    PLAY RETRO 167: Disney's Illusion Series
    May 13 2025
    The Illusion platformers developed by Sega in the early to mid-1990s, built around original stories starring Mickey Mouse. While each game differs by platform and style, they share common traits: smooth controls, layered level design, strong animation, and soundtracks tailored to the hardware. The series covers both 16-bit showpieces and surprisingly deep 8-bit platformers, with a nod to the often-overlooked Legend of Illusion and the co-op-focused World of Illusion. Play Retro goes deep!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • PLAY RETRO 166: Drill Dozer

    PLAY RETRO 166: Drill Dozer
    May 6 2025
    Let’s talk about ‘Drill Dozer’, the 2006 Game Boy Advance title from Game Freak that stars Jill and her drill-powered mech in a punchy, gear-driven platformer complete with some unique game mechanics and features, including a built in rumble pack for the cart. This game still drills! Or something like that.

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    1 hr and 15 mins