Gaming off the Beaten Path
A podcast celebrating old school and retro gaming, from the all-time classics to the hidden gems. Check out my reviews at gobp.blogspot.com.
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
It might not be super scary, but few series' have roots in classic horror like Castlevania. Did Circle of the Moon, an entry for the Game Boy Advance, impress?
#retrogaming #castlevania #mygamingjourney
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Mega Man 11
It's back to Mega Man yet again, this time with a little bit of modern flair. Did Mega Man 11 match the heights of the franchise's previous outings?
#retrogaming #megaman #mygamingjourney
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30 Years of PlayStation
I still can't believe it, but it's been 30 years since the Sony PlayStation arrived in North America. We know all of the classics, but what are some of the hidden gems for the iconic console?
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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Valkyrie Profile: Part 2
Last week, we looked at the story and characters of Valkyrie Profile on the PlayStation. Now it's time to delve into the gameplay.
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney #valkyrieprofile
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Valkyrie Profile
It's back to game reviews this week, for part one of our look at PlayStation RPG Valkyrie Profile. We will start by taking a look at the story and characters of this Norse-inspired title that is frequently cited as a hidden gem.
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney #valkyrieprofile
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Series' I Would Like to See Come Back: GOTBP Lists
Taking a break from game reviews to talk about some long dormant series' I would like to see come back.
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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Garou: Mark of the Wolves
It's once again back to the 90's to look at one of the decade's most popular genres: 2D fighters. Was Garou (or was that Fatal Fury?) Mark of the Wolves a strong example of the genre? Or did it fall flat.
#retrogaming #fatalfury #garou #mygamingjourney
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was a huge departure from the first game. Was that a positive?
#retrogaming #supermariobros #mygamingjourney
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain was my first step into the not-so-great Kingdom of Nosgoth. Was this vampirific adventure worth playing?
#retrogaming #legacyofkain #mygamingjourney
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World
We take our first look at the Sega Master System with the company's "other" mascot. Was Alex Kidd in Miracle World worth a playthrough?
#retrogaming #alexkidd #mygamingjourney
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Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 3
The hotly anticipated Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy will soon be upon us. I'm so pumped that I am going to rank all 161 new legends based on how they will perform as commanders. It's time to see which commander came out on top. I can't describe all these cards in full detail, so you may want to check out the card gallery for reference:mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Final+Fantasy
#retrogaming #finalfantasy #magicthegathering #mygamingjourney
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Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 2
The hotly anticipated Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy will soon be upon us. I'm so pumped that I am going to rank all 161 new legends based on how they will perform as commanders. Part 2 sees some pretty major steps up in power level. I can't describe all these cards in full detail, so you may want to check out the card gallery for reference:mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Final+Fantasy
#retrogaming #finalfantasy #magicthegathering #mygamingjourney
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Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 1
The hotly anticipated Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy will soon be upon us. I'm so pumped that I am going to rank all 161 new legends based on how they will perform as commanders. Part 1 starts us at the bottom of the list, but there is still some potential here. I can't describe all these cards in full detail, so you may want to check out the card gallery for reference:mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Final+Fantasy
#retrogaming #finalfantasy #magicthegathering #mygamingjourney
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The 10s
It's back to the 10s list with one of history's most revered games. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is iconic, but what makes it so great?
#retrogaming #legendofzelda #mygamingjourney
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Jumping Flash!
An early PS1 title, Jumping Flash! was an incredibly innovative game. But does that mean it was good?
#retrogaming #jumpingflash #mygamingjourney
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Metal Max Returns
English translation patches have opened up a whole new world of gaming for me. Metal Max Returns never left Japan back in the day, but was it worth the wait?
#retrogaming #metalmax #mygamingjourney
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Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Revenge
It's morphin' time! 90's kids will be all too familiar with Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. But was Rita's Rewind worth a playthrough?
#retrogaming #powerrangers #mygamingjourney
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Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle
It's time for another Neo Geo fighting game. Was Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle up to the console's high standards?
#retrogaming #neogeo #mygamingjourney
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Mega Man V
Finally back this week to look at yet another Mega Man game. But this time, we are checking out a handheld console. Was Mega Man V (not to be confused with Mega Man 5) worth a playthrough?
#retrogaming #megaman #mygamingjourney
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Disco Elysium
This week it's time for a look at one of the more well-known internet darlings of the modern era. Could Disco Elysium live up to the enormous hype?
#retrogaming #discoelysium #mygamingjourney
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Football Frenzy
A new year means an old sports game review. Was Football Frenzy an all-pro? Or should it ride the bench>
#retrogaming #footballfrenzy #mygamingjourney
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Shadowrun
I recently took my first trip to the bleak and depressing world of Shadowrun. Was this cyberpunk adventure worth the playthrough?
#retrogaming #shadowrun #mygamingjourney
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Lords of Thunder
I don't play too many shoot 'em ups, but this one caught my eye. Was Lords of Thunder worth checking out?
#retrogaming #sega #turbografx16 #mygamingjourney
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Resident Evil 4 - The 10s
It's a little late for scary season, but I couldn't pass up the chance to talk about one of my all-time favorite games, the iconic Resident Evil 4
#residentevil #survivalhorror #mygamingjourney
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Lost Odyssey - Part 2
Back on the horse after being sick all week, it's time to finish our look at Lost Odyssey.
#lostodyssey #mygamingjourney
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Lost Odyssey - Part 1
It looks like Final Fantasy; it sounds like Final Fantasy...but it's not Final Fantasy? And it's on an XBox console? Lost Odyssey gets a lot of praise, but was it truly a hidden gem? https://gobp.blogspot.com/2024/04/mega-man-and-bass.html https://gobp.blogspot.com/2024/10/lost-odyssey-part-1.html Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: https://www.youtube.com/aurablazemusic https://aurablaze.bandcamp.com/
Terranigma
It took me some time, but I finally completed the Quintet trilogy. Was Terranigma a fitting end?
#enix #terranigma #mygamingjourney
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Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash
We take out first official look at the Neo Geo this week. The console was known for its fighting games, but was Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash one of the better examples?
#SNK #Neo Geo #retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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The Wild World of Old School Gaming Magazines
Sadly, Game Informer in no more. I thought I would take some time to discuss some of the different gaming magazines I grew up reading.
#gameinformer #nintendopower #gamepro #pcgamer #mygamingjourney
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Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven (The 10s)
It's back to my 10s this week, with Might and Magic VI. This game is one of my all-time favorites and one of the reasons I even consider PC games in my coverage.
#mightandmagic #retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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Flink
Back at it this week with a look at Flink, a 2D platformer for the Sega CD.
#sega #retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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Twisted Metal (PS1)
Going back through the blog archives once again, this time to check out the beginning of one of my all-time favorite series.
#twistedmetal #retrogaming #playstation #mygamingjourney
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Warhawk
We are going back to the early days of the blog, which went back to the early days of the PS1. Warhawk was one of the console's early titles, but is it still worth playing
#retrogaming #playstation #mygamingjourney
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Super Baseball 2020
It's time to play ball. It's kind of funny to see what people thought baseball might look like in 2020 way back in 1991. Was Super Baseball 2020 a good game?
#retrogaming #baseball #mygamingjourney
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Heretic
Heretic was a 90's FPS, a boomer shooter, if you will, designed to capitalize on the success of Doom. Did its medieval treatment of a successful formula succeed?
#retrogaming #pc #doom #idsoftware #mygamingjourney
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Rival Schools
School is in session this week with yet another Capcom fighting game.
#retrogaming #playstation #mygamingjourney
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Jackie Chan's Action Kung-Fu
Licensed games are dime a dozen now, but it wasn't always that way. So I was shocked when I learned there was a platformer based on movie star Jackie Chan from the 90's. That's cool, but was the game actually good.
#retrogaming #turbografx16 #mygamingjourney
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Mutant League Hockey
With the Stanley Cup finals about to get underway, I figured I would check out a hockey game. But Mutant League Hockey is no ordinary puck sim.
#retrogaming #hockey #mutantleague #mygamingjourney
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Devil's Crush
This week, we're taking our first look at the TurboGrafx-16 library with a pinball title that's definitely a little different.
#retrogaming #turbografx16 #pinball #mygamingjourney
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10 Round Fight: Mega Man and Bass vs. Mega Man X6
One ring, two low-tier Mega Man titles. It's Mega Man and Bass vs. Mega Man X6 in our latest 10 Round Fight. Which Mega mess will come out on top?
#retrogaming #capcom #megaman #mygamingjourney
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