The Retro Wildlands - A Gaming Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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/

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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When you think of retro video games, one of the first games that I'm sure comes up is Mega Man 2 for the original Nintendo. 33 years, 10 months and around 14 days after its initial release, I've finally played it to completion!
 
We play as Mega Man and our mission is to defeat the evil Dr. Wily. But before we can gain access to his fortress, we must defeat Wily's eight robot masters. After we defeat each one, we're able to take their abilities and get stronger. We'll need every advantage we can when it comes time to face our nemesis!
 
Join me by the campfire this week as I share with you my thoughts and experiences with Mega Man 2!
 
Intro - 0:00
Mega Man 2 - 13:00
Closing Gratitude - 01:04:50
 
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Even if you don't play video games, there's a very good chance you know Sonic The Hedgehog. Arguably one of the best games on the Sega Genesis and one of the best games of the era, was Sonic The Hedgehog 2. This was one of the few Genesis games I've played, but I've played it so much I can play it start to finish in my head.  Sonic 2 still holds up today with its gorgeous visuals, smooth gameplay and awesome sound track.
Join me by the campfire today as I recall a few tales from my youth and tell you all why Sonic 2 is one of the greats.  And if you've somehow never played this game before, you'll want to after this episode.  So lace up your power sneakers and get ready for some nostalgia!
Intro - 0:00Sonic 2 - 10:31Closing Gratitude - 1:00:24
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Considered by some to be a spiritual successor to the Clock Tower series, Haunting Ground follows Fiona Belli, a young woman who wakes up in the dungeon of a castle after being involved in a car accident. Fiona eventually escapes the dungeon and now it's up to the player to guide her out. However, the castle's strange inhabitants are not ready to let Fiona go just yet...
 
Haunting Ground on the Playstation 2 explores some sinister ideas as well as some dark and uncomfortable subject matter. It's a game that really makes the player feel vulnerable at all times.  If you're looking for a unique gameplay experience, look no further!
 
Join me by the campfire as I share with you the dark and twisted experience I had with this rare hidden gem.  Happy Halloween...
 
Intro - 0:00Haunting Ground - 14:44Closing Gratitude - 1:15:06
 
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