The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

Cat Quest: The Puuurfect Action RPG | An Excursion

I stumbled across Cat Quest one day and through it looked interesting. Until I played it... What followed was a whimsical journey full of monsters, loot and... cats! Check out my in-depth review of Cat Quest. Who knows? Maybe it'll scratch your itch for a competent Action RPG.
Opening - 0:00Intro - 1:56Game Summary - 3:59Story - 5:20Presentation - 7:10Gameplay - 9:13Conclusion - 15:46Closing Gratitude - 17:09
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Retro Wildlands #61 - Resident Evil (Re-Explored)

The original Resident Evil on the Sony Playstation was one of the most iconic and influential games to come out in 1996. While the GameCube remake is considered the definitive way to play this survival horror classic, the original will always have a spooky charm about it. From the B-Movie plot to the terrible voice acting, there's a lot to love. And it's the perfect game to revisit this Halloween!
Join me by the campfire as we revisit the very first game I ever featured on the podcast. Using game music and sound, let's dive into this classic together as I recall my very first time playing this game with my step-father and share some of my favorite gaming memories. If you only listen to one episode of this podcast, let it be this one.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catch-up - 5:53Resident Evil - 20:19Mild Spoilers Start Here - 1:23:45Closing Gratitude - 1:37:02
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*SPOLIER WARNING: I discuss the plot of Resident Evil with mild detail, but I specifically talk about the end of the game in my discussion. See above timestamp.

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Retro Wildlands #60 - Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts

The Super Nintendo has its fair share of unique games and Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts is pretty high on that list. While this game is known for the dark creatures you'll be battling and how you may sometimes find yourself fighting in your underwear, it was always the game's unforgiving difficulty that stuck with me. Is this game as hard as people say and is this game a worthy one for spooky season? Will I be screaming into a pillow in sheer frustration as I die repeatedly on the first level?  Spoiler alert: Yes.
Join me by the campfire as you and I play Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts!
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catch-Up: 6:48Super Ghouls and Ghosts: 23:33Closing Gratitude: 1:13:06
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Retro Wildlands #59 - Ask Nomad! 2

To celebrate the Retro Wildlands podcast turning 2 years old, it felt like a good time to throw together another Question and Answer episode where members of the community asked me questions about whatever they wanted! In the show today, I'll answer questions like, what console generation is the cut off for Retro? What's my favorite genre of music? Where do I stand with the Sega/Nintendo console war? Just to name a few!
So come join me by the campfire, my friends! Let's relax and talk about some games and share some stories and maybe a few hot takes as we celebrate 2 years of a middle aged man puking his love for video games into a microphone.
Intro - 0:00Question 1 - 4:52Question 2 - 9:08Question 3 - 12:51Question 4 - 17:36Question 5 - 23:06Question 6 - 28:36Question 7 - 32:19Question 8 - 37:21Question 9 - 44:28Rapid Fire Round - 49:51Closing Gratitude - 1:01:02
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Retro Wildlands #58 - Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Of all the games I've played so far on my retro journey, none have been more divisive, polarizing, and thought provoking. Often times referred to as the "black sheep" of the franchise, Zelda 2's side-scrolling approach to action role-playing certainly stands out. But even through much of this game wasn't carried forward, does that mean what's here isn't worth your time? With RPG elements, decent combat, great music and a world teeming with secrets to discover, this game has all the makings of something great. Or so you would think.
Join me as we check out Zelda 2 together, all while I share my thoughts and experiences with you. If there's one thing I know for sure about my time with this game, it's that I'll never forget it. For better, or for worse...
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 11:37Community Comments - 24:35Zelda II - 41:24Closing Gratitude - 1:46:37
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Retro Wildlands #57 - Rush'n Attack

Video games can be very immersive and find creative ways through gameplay and storytelling to pull the player into a one of a kind experience. But not all games have deep mechanics or a story that sticks with you long after you experience it. Some games are just dumb fun and give you nothing more than a simple task to focus on. And in the case of Rush'n Attack, that task is to get to the end of each stage, stabbing your enemies in the stomach along the way. Oh, and save the world while you're at it. 
Come join our wildlands expedition as we check out a retro game that keeps it simple and engaging. I don't know about you, but in a world of complicated and deep gameplay experiences cooked to perfection like a fine steak, sometimes you're just hungry for a cheeseburger.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 8:08Rush'n Attack - 24:12Closing Gratitude - 1:03:17
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Retro Wildlands #56 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica

Considered by some to be the best old school Resident Evil experience while considered by others to be the absolute worst. Code Veronica has always been a game in the RE series that I've found fascinating. For the time, it was the most graphically impressive and it came with a pretty involved story. But there was just something about it that never really clicked with me. With talks of more Resident Evil remakes on the horizon, it felt like it was time to discuss this entry into the series. Is Code Veronica worthy of standing with the Resident Evil greats? Or is this just a side story better left alone? Well my friends, it's time to journey to Rockfort Island and discover the answer to those questions.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 7:55Resident Evil Code Veronica - 21:40Spoilers - 1:29:57Closing Gratitude - 2:00:57
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Retro Wildlands #55 - Top 10 Video Game Weapons

Video game weapons can come in all shapes and sizes. They can be as simple as a sword to as unique as a Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator.  The weapons we wield in games can be the tools we need to literally save the world, or they can be nothing more than tools to slay our enemies and see their remains splayed out at our feet.  Some weapons can represent the characters that wield them and symbolize their personal growth. Others are so legendary they'll stand the test of time for centuries to come.
On this episode of the Retro Wildlands, I'm counting down my Top 10 personal favorites, as well as giving the community a chance to sound off on theirs! There aren't much better campfire topics than this, so grab your favorite gaming weapon and have a seat by the fire, my friends. Let's share some stories of battle!
Intro - 0:00Number 10 - 7:16Number 9 - 11:32Number 8 - 15:58Number 7 - 22:01Number 6 - 25:50Number 5 - 32:14Number 4 - 37:27Number 3 - 41:46Number 2 - 47:22Number 1 - 55:18Closing Gratitude - 1:03:25
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Retro Wildlands #54 - Gunstar Heroes

The only bad thing about growing up as a Nintendo kid was missing out on the Sega Genesis. Of all the games in its library, I'm constantly told I need to try Gunstar Heroes, a run and gun shooter where the action is fast and the challenge is real. With silky smooth graphics and an emphasis on combining weapons, this one seems like it'll check all the boxes. But is Gunstar Heroes a game worthy of your time today? Or is this another game that belongs in the bargain bin?
Join me by the campfire as we playthrough the opening level and I share with you my thoughts and experiences. Let's see if you have what it takes to be... a Gunstar Hero.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 7:16Gunstar Heroes - 19:28Closing Gratitude - 1:13:52
 
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