Retrovaniacs

For a special 2026 Halloween Trick, we're putting out our 2nd Retroween2026 episode just after the holiday!  But, this year we are playing a game none of us had played previously, which is odd since it's based on a movie we all love - The Thing from 1982!  Or we thought it was - but it's actually a sequel to that movie!  Is it worth playing? We'll let you know our thoughts! Want to jump right to the game?  Start at the 9:30 mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333 If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.

For our first episode of Retroween2026, we're doing a patron request for a game that isn't technically a classic game -- YET.  Infernax came out a few years back, and it's essentially "what if Castlevania 2 : Simon's Quest was better!", and I think it does hit it's goal.  But how does it compare to the actual new Castlevania sequel, Belmont's Curse?  We talk about that as well!   Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333 If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.

After an unintended break, we're here again to discuss a game somewhat recently re-released to the Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube library - Super Mario Sunshine! Mario and his friends take a vacation that goes awry and only Mario and his water-squirting backpack can save the day-- but are the additional water-shooting mechanics any fun or an unnecessary addition to the franchise?  We played it again now to see! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333 If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.

An update on Retrovaniacs and our various illnesses, and a Special Presentation of Movie Smash, a podcast that Jeremy P is also working on. Thank you for your patience, Retrovaniacs will return in September!

This week we're taking a look at an early Konami PS2 time-travel adventure, Shadow of Destiny (also known as Shadow of Memories outside North America)!  This was a patron request, which means it was picked by one of YOU!  Want to jump right to the game?  Travel back to the 11 minute mark! Join us over on our Discord to discuss the podcast, video games, or really anything over at https://discord.gg/pb76x32uWY __________________________ If you would like additional bonus episodes of Retrovaniacs or to request a game we must cover, our Patreon is located here : https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21041333 If you enjoy this podcast, why not write a review wherever you download it from? It's easy, and helps people find us by accident. Find everything Retrovaniacs at http://www.retrovania.net Intro song is "8-Bitter" by Subtastics, and is used with permission, mainly because Jeremy P is in that band.