The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

Retro Wildlands #27 - The Simpsons: Road Rage

There's no shortage of Simpsons games out there and there's a good deal of them that aren't all that great.  But there's a couple of them that stand tall amongst the rest.  A few that stood the test of time.  Is Road Rage one of those games?  Join me this week as I ponder that question by the campfire, friends.  And I won't be pondering alone!
My step-daughter makes her return to the Retro Wildlands.  After I peel back all the layers when it comes to what Road Rage has to offer, her and I are going to sit down together and talk about our experiences playing this game.  There will be a few laughs, a couple of Simpsons quotes and... a song?
Intro - 0:00Simpsons: Road Rage (Solo) - 14:11Simpsons: Road Rage (2 Player Mode) - 42:16Closing Gratitude - 1:10:17
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Retro Wildlands #26 - Super Smash Bros. Melee

Super Smash Bros. is a franchise that has grown into a behemoth of an experience that shows no signs of stopping.  While it began on the Nintendo 64, the foundation was built on the Nintendo GameCube!
Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my stories and experiences with a game that I had to complete, even if I had to do it alone!  Get ready, wildlanders!  It's time, to smash!
Intro - 0:00Super Smash Bros. Melee - 17:51Closing Gratitude -  1:03:16
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Retro Wildlands #25 - Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse

When I played the original Castlevania for the NES, I was blown away.  How could this game possibly be any better?  Enter Castlevania 3.  It improved on its predecessor in just about every way.  Branching pathways? Check.  Companion system?  Check.  Multiple endings? Checkmate.
Join me by the campfire today my friends as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with this gem of a retro game and tell you why this is the best Castlevania on the NES.  Just watch your step on those stairs...
Intro - 0:00Castlevania 3 - 15:08Closing Gratitude -  1:05:01
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Retro Wildlands #24 - Batman

Batman for the NES is probably one of the best platforming games on the whole console and one of the best Batman games, period. The music slaps, the gameplay is solid and the challenge is tough (in a good way!)
Come join me by the campfire this week as I share my story and experience with this game.  It's another example of how a simple, yet solid premise and gameplay experience can still hold up today and give some modern games a run for their money!  Suit up!
Intro - 0:00Batman - 15:25Closing Gratitude -  57:16
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Retro Wildlands #23 - The Lion King

Isn't it always the pretty ones that hurt us so?  When you think of the Lion King video game, you might be thinking of a kids game.  Something happy go-lucky, something relaxing.  Well if this is you, you're dead wrong.   The Lion King is a tough, but beautiful platformer that has a horrifically dark secret...
 
Join me by the campfire as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with this game.  And I have a lot to say about this one!
 
Intro - 0:00The Lion King - 16:00Closing Gratitude - 1:11:33 Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrowildlands
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Retro Wildlands #22 - Resident Evil 3

It's bad enough to be trapped in Raccoon City when it's been overrun by horrific creatures and the undead. It's another thing to have one of those creatures relentlessly hunting YOU...
Join us by the campfire today as I regale you with my story and experiences with Resident Evil 3, the last RE game on the original Playstation and the title that started to nudge the series towards a bit more action over survival horror. Can we escape the city before being swallowed whole by it? 
Opening Remarks - 0:00Intro - 1:23Resident Evil 3 - 15:11Closing Gratitude - 1:12:21 Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrowildlands
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Retro Wildlands #21 - Sunset Riders

The dusty badlands of the Wild West are crawling with more then just snakes, scorpions and prairie dogs. There's lowdown cheatin' vermin like the bandito Poco Loco, the bankrupt banker Simon Greedwell and the dapper English Diablo Sir Richard Rose.
 
Each of these low lives have a hefty price on their heads. It'll take a brave bounty hunter to ride out and bring peace to the valley. Are you that bounty hunter?  Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Sunset Riders, the rootin' tootin' side scrolling shooter from the arcades, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis!
 
Intro - 0:00Sunset Riders - 11:13Closing Gratitude - 58:15 Follow us on Social Media!
 
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Retro Wildlands #20 - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7

Released 10 years after Final Fantasy 7 on the Sony PSP, Crisis Core serves as the prequel to one of the most popular RPGs of all time.
 
We play as Zack Fair, a SOLDIER 2nd Class who dreams to one day become a hero. In order to do so, he'll have to learn what it means to embrace his dreams and protect his honor.
 
Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with one of the few games I consider a "must-play", regardless of your gaming preferences.  Prepare for nostalgia and get ready for an amazing story.  This is a game that's not only fun to play, but it hits you, right in the feels.
 
Intro - 0:00
Crisis Core (Gameplay, Presentation, Story Setup) - 14:33
Crisis Core (Story Recap and Ending - SPOILERS!)  - 59:54
Closing Gratitude - 1:34:26
 
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Retro Wildlands #19 - Max Payne

Max Payne. Originally released on Windows PC before being ported to the Playstation 2 and Xbox several months later, Max Payne is a game that is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.
 
We play as Max Payne, an NYPD detective who takes the law into his own hands after the brutal murder of his wife and infant child. While best known for it's Bullet Time mechanic allowing players to slow down time and pull off some incredible gunplay, the story of this game is a wonderful neo-noir tale.
 
Come join me by the campfire today as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Max Payne and sprinkle in a little noir of my own into the show!
 
Intro - 0:00Max Payne - 14:35Closing Gratitude - 55:51 Follow us on Social Media!Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/retrowildlandsTwitter: https://twitter.com/retrowildlandsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrowildlands/

Retro Wildlands #18 - Streets of Rage 2

Streets of Rage 2 is considered by some to be the greatest in the series, *the* best beat 'em up and a contender for one of the best video games ever made. With non-stop action, solid gameplay and a banger of a soundtrack, you're going to love playing this game and I guarantee you're going to be nodding your head while you do it!
Join me by the campfire today as I share with you my first time experience playing this game, give my overall thoughts and maybe toss a few tips your way to help you survive the dark and gritty streets.  Anyone can play this game and be good at it, so what are you waiting for?  The city isn't going to save itself!
Intro - 0:00Streets of Rage 2 - 14:24Closing Gratitude - 59:30 Follow us on Social Media!
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