Main Quest Podcast

After six years, hundreds of episodes, and more conversations about retro games than anyone asked for, the Main Quest has hit another milestone! On this Side Quest episode I take a step back to reflect on my journey from the early days of the program, its return, to the incredible year of growth, guest, and community support that followed.  But I'm not only looking back...I'm also looking ahead. My journey is far from over. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Matt aka Stormageddon - Storm Beagle Come join the Discord The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

The Final Fantasy everyone forgot takes center stage! This week I'm joined by Chris Coplien and Marc "Try4ce" Duddleson to dive into the experimental, often overlooked, Final Fantasy V! We break down the mechanics, do a deep dive on the story, and why this one is often overshadowed by its SNES siblings. Is this really the best Final Fantasy of the 16-bit era?? THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at: Retro Hangover | RH Twitch My Life In Gaming | MLiG Twitch | Backloggery The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen - Matt aka Stormageddon - Storm Beagle To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

Do you remember Super Adventure Island? Maybe I'm the only one... This week I'm joined by Ashton Ruby to revisit one of Hudson Soft's most successful franchises. Are flashy graphics and a bumpin' soundtrack enough to carry cookie cutter game play? It might be a good game but "Super" doesn't always guarantee a classic. WARP ZONES (0:22) Intro (2:50) Ashton & Gaming (13:54) Previous Histories (19:38) Development History (32:24) Retro Recollections (38:04) Story (43:08) Gameplay (1:08:08) Protagonist Paradise (1:23:47) Presentation (1:30:21) Final Thoughts THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at Podcurious The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen - Matt aka Stormageddon To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

This week we are talking about one of the most striking and divisive games of the early 90's, Out of This World! Coury Carlson and I dive into the cinematic presentation, trial and error game design, and the challenges of porting the game to the Super Nintendo. Whether you consider the game a masterpiece or a miserable experience, we certainly hammer down why it remains unforgettable. WARP ZONES (0:26) Intro (2:55) Coury In The House (20:07) Previous History (29:47) Development History (59:08) Retro Recollections (1:08:43) Story (1:14:12) Gameplay (1:28:21) Come Again? (1:37:17) Presentation (1:45:50) Final Thoughts THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at My Life in Gaming | Twitch | DF Retro Super Show Porting Another World to The SNES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen - Matt aka Stormageddon To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

Original Air Date January 16th, 2026 for Patrons With Resident Evil Requiem just a week away, I'm returning to Capcom's survival horror juggernaut for a predictions episode! I reflect on where Resident Evil has been since Village, what I hope the next mainline entry prioritizes, and why atmosphere, restraint, and identity matter more than spectacle or fan service. I also touch on the series' shifting eras, Capcom's modern renaissance, and the lingering shadow of the main story arc. A spoiler light, opinion heavy lead in to the next chapter of Resident Evil... THE SHOW NOTES   The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen - Matt aka Stormageddon To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More