The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast
The Retro Wildlands, a gaming podcast hosted by Nomad! Nomad invites you to sit by the campfire while he shares with you his thoughts and experiences about a video game he’s discovered or rediscovered while roaming the gaming wildlands. Whether you’ve played the game being discussed or you never have, there’s something for everyone. Join us on our wildlands expedition!
Episodes
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Retro Wildlands #53 - Doom (1993)
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Influential. Important. Impactful. Significant. Glorious. When Doom was released on PC back in 1993, it wasn't hard to see the impact it made on gaming then, but who knew what sort of impact it would still make on gaming, and even our own culture today. Born with simple, yet revolutionary coding techniques, Doom is widely available and can run on most anything. Even a bunch potatoes! But is "the father of the first person shooter" something that holds up today? Or is Doom a relic of the past?
Join me by the campfire as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Doom. Our wildlands expedition has been to many places, but this time... We're going to Hell.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catch-Up: 7:56Listener Comments: 18:07Doom - 26:37Closing Gratitude - 1:23:47
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Friday Mar 29, 2024
Retro Wildlands #52 - Super Metroid
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
There's been thousands of video games made in the last 30 years, but none have seemingly stood the test of time like Super Metroid. While its influence on gaming is undeniable, it wasn't until recently that I finally got to play this game from start to finish. While my mission was to rescue the last Metroid, my real concerns lay elsewhere. I had to know. Was Super Metroid really as good as people say it is? Or is this another case of nostalgia elevating something that isn't all that great?
Join me by the campfire as I share with you my thoughts and experiences. We're going to play through the game's epic beginning and jaw dropping conclusion. If this episode doesn't bring you the nostalgic tinglies, I don't know what will!
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 8:24Super Metroid - 33:16Closing Gratitude - 1:45:05
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Retro Wildlands #51 - Top Gun
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Sometimes it's easy to dismiss a game for what it is on the surface. In the case of Top Gun on the NES, it's often viewed as just a "licensed video game". The most common thing people tend to remember about this game is how hard it was to land. But is there more to this "crash into the ocean simulator"? I argue, yes. Yes there is.
Come join me by the campfire today as we take a look at a game based on my favorite movie of all time. Fans of Top Gun, the 1986 blockbuster movie, will feel right at home as we turn and burn through 4 levels of non-stop action. But will we land on the carrier or be just another statistic?
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Retro Wildlands #50 - Metal Gear Solid
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Many game franchisees are remembered for various reasons, but Metal Gear Solid will always be remembered for its crazy story, memorable characters, awesome voice acting and one-of-a-kind use of console hardware. We live now in time where the single player cinematic experience is almost common place, but it all started somewhere, and I argue it started with Metal Gear Solid.
Join me by the campfire today as I take a look at this game for the first time since I played it back in 1998. Using game music and sound, we'll talk about the story setup, some of the gameplay innovations and recall some of the most memorable events that still stick with me some 25 years later.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 8:33Metal Gear Solid - 31:53Closing Gratitude - 2:02:40??? - 2:08:00
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Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Retro Wildlands #49 - Super Mario Bros. 2
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Every family or friend group has one. The odd ball. The outcast. The black sheep. The same goes for video game franchisees. For us Westerners, Super Mario Brothers 2 for the NES was just such a game. Some consider it to be one of the better platformers in the series. Others won't touch it with a 10 foot pole. And on today's episode, I wanted to see if I could figure out why.
Join me by the campfire my friends as I check out Super Mario Brothers 2 for the first time as an adult. It's time to see where this game came from and why many feel it stands as the "Odd Mario Out". But more importantly, let's talk about whether or not this game is still fun to play.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 8:09Super Mario Bros 2 - 28:40Closing Gratitude - 1:16:46
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Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Retro Wildlands #48 - Ninja Gaiden
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
While the original Nintendo was known for its tough library of games, many consider Ninja Gaiden to be one of the toughest. Requiring precise platforming and cat-like reflexes, this game is a true challenge for anyone who wishes to take it on. But even despite the difficulty, people keep telling me this game is fun. How can something that's designed to beat you into the ground be "fun"? Well, I finally decided to give Ninja Gaiden a try and I have to say. Birds really do suck, don't they?
Join me by the campfire today as we slide Ninja Gaiden into our NES and I share with you my thoughts and experiences. Just remember, my friends. "Be always brave."
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catch-Up: 6:41Ninja Gaiden: 24:31Closing Gratitude: 1:14:58
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Monday Nov 27, 2023
Retro Wildlands #47 - Golden Axe
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
There are just some games that immediately come to mind when you think of a specific gaming console. When I think of the Sega Genesis I think of games like Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2 and Earthworm Jim. I also think of Golden Axe! It was a hack and slash beat 'em up that was ported to the Genesis from the Arcade. Featuring medieval warriors with swords and axes in hand, its impact to the genre is unmistakable. But does Golden Axe stand on its own as a game you must play today? Or is this axe too rusted and lost to time?
Join me by the campfire my friends as I try Golden Axe for the first time and answer that question.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 6:30Golden Axe - 26:56Closing Gratitude - 1:11:37
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Friday Nov 03, 2023
Retro Wildlands #46 - Super Mario RPG
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Some things just go together well. Peanut butter and jelly. Steak and eggs. Nintendo and... Square? Super Mario meets Final Fantasy in this epic adventure known as Super Mario RPG! Some say this is "baby's first RPG" and not very challenging. Others say there's a depth and charm here that's unmatched. What do I think? Well, with a game like this there was no way I could tackle this alone!
Joining me in the Retro Wildlands to talk about Super Mario RPG is my good friend Nick and we're going to peel back the layers and see if this game still holds up today as well as discuss the new remake/remaster that's just around the corner! Don't miss this episode, it's our biggest one yet!
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 9:08Super Mario RPG - 30:52Super Mario RPG Part 2 (w/Nick) - 49:48Ending (Spoilers) - 2:17:09Closing Gratitude - 2:36:26
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Retro Wildlands #45 - Silent Hill 2
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Considered by many to be the definitive survival horror experience and a narrative masterpiece, Silent Hill 2 is a game that is still being talked about and analyzed today. From its characters to its symbolism, this game's identity is known by many and while the story plays out in a specific way, this game continues to impact players on an individual level. What makes this game a narrative masterpiece and what was my experience with it after playing it again after all these years?
Join us by the campfire as I regale you with my thoughts and experiences now that I've played this game as an adult. The town of Silent Hill is calling to us, beckoning to us. While our individual experience in Silent Hill may differ, one thing is clear. Those who enter are never the same afterwards.
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 7:54Silent Hill 2 - 26:58Silent Hill 2 Story Spoilers - 1:22:52Closing Gratitude - 2:00:24
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Retro Wildlands #44 - NARC
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Sometimes video games set out to make a statement and NARC was one of those games. Released at the tail end of the "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign, NARC highlighted the real world War on Drugs... by allowing players to exact some good old fashioned street justice! This run and gun shooter was pretty violent for the time and the subject matter was fairly mature. But does a game like NARC have a place today and is it worth your time?
Join me by the campfire as I share my thoughts and experiences with NARC. It's time to take back the city streets, one arrest and/or bullet at a time...
Intro - 0:00Campfire Catchup - 5:35NARC - 20:41Closing Gratitude - 57:43
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