Analog Schtick

This month we play Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles. Find out if it's better or worse than the last half of the original series on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comTimecodes:Introduction - 0:00PCSX2 - 22:20Very Important Questions - 42:54Story - 1:10:11Mechanics - 1:21:41Aesthetics - 1:46:37Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Analog Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickAnalog Schtick Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickclipsPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

This month we are rev rolling into one of Clayton’s favorite games from his childhood, PacMan World 2. Does this seldom discussed platformer of yesteryear deserve to be forgotten? Or is it time for it to claim its rightful place as one of the best 3D platformers of all time? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comTimecodes:Baby Talk - 0:00Farm Life - 3:57Introduction - 7:04Housekeeping - 8:11Baldur’s Gate 3 - 12:23Morgan Rants about the MCU - 17:20Health and Fitness - 22:59PacMan World 2 Background Info - 26:06Our History with the Game - 27:59Very Important Questions - 35:30Gameplay - 48:05Level Design -1:00:16Aesthetics - 1:15:00Recommendations & Conclusion - 1:27:09Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Analog Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickAnalog Schtick Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickclipsPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

This month we play one of the most revered JRPGs on the PlayStation 2, Final Fantasy X. Does this game hold up in modern era? How does the infamous laughing scene play with more context? Will we spend over an hour discussing Naruto? Maybe! But you'll never know for sure unless you join us for this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comTimecodes:Introduction - 0:00Housekeeping - 3:00Vacation Woes - 11:46The Couch Debacle - 22:38Dream Jobs - 46:20Background Information - 54:05Content Warning - 1:06:01Time Spent with the Game - 1:08:33Very Important Questions - 1:34:24Campaign and Concept - 2:08:39Combat and Gameplay - 3:27:52Character Progression Mechanics - 4:10:06Aesthetics - 4:36:29Recommendations - 5:13:10Future - 5:18:57Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Analog Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickAnalog Schtick Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickclipsPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

In this episode we cover the highly controversial horror game Rule of Rose. This is the second and final game released by development studio Punchline Inc., and it is quite the departure from their previous work. Rule of Rose covers many dark and twisted topics through a very unique and symbolic story. However, with its story centering around the abuse of children, it became the center of a brief moral panic in certain parts of Europe, ultimately leading to the game being banned in the UK. We get into the story surrounding the controversy as well as our thoughts on the game itself in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comPodcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Analog Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickAnalog Schtick Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickclipsPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

After playing through Crash Bandicoot’s less than stellar first outing on the PS2, we decided we would give his purple dragon counterpart some love, and cover Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly. This is the fourth main game in the series, and the first to not be developed by Insomniac. How did Spyro fare under new direction? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast.Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comPodcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Analog Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickAnalog Schtick Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickclipsPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

This month we are covering the very divisive Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex. This was the first game in the main series of Crash Bandicoot games not developed by Naughty Dog; and many would point to it as the point that the series took a turn for the worse, but despite all the negative aspects, this game may actually be worth giving a second chance. We discuss all this and more, on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comPodcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Analog Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickAnalog Schtick Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickclipsPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

This month we dive into one of the most important franchises on the PlayStation 2, Ratchet and Clank. The series has come a long way since its first release, back in 2002. Will the modern innovations made in some of the later entries make this game feel outdated? Or does it stand the test of time? We cover all of this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Listener Mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comPodcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Analog Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickAnalog Schtick Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@analogschtickclipsPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

This month we dive into our first and maybe last Sonic game, Sonic Heroes. Will we manage to discuss this game without offending the entire Sonic fanbase? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast.In honor of the upcoming Star Wars day, this month we are going to be covering Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2. While often overshadowed by it's sequel, we still believe that this first entry in the series offers a lot of enjoyment for any Star Wars fan. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Listener mail: analogschtickmail@gmail.comPodcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

In honor of the upcoming Star Wars day, this month we are going to be covering Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2. While often overshadowed by it's sequel, we still believe that this first entry in the series offers a lot of enjoyment for any Star Wars fan. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

This month we are diving into one over absolute favorite platforming franchises on the PS2, Sly Cooper! How does the first entry in this beloved series hold up all these years later? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

In anticipation of the upcoming release of Resident Evil 4 remake, we are revisiting the original game, for the PS2. It is undeniable that RE4 had a massive impact on the survival horror genre and 3rd person shooters in general, but the passing of time has not been kind to this once critically acclaimed game. We discuss all this and more, in this month’s episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

To celebrate 1 year of our show we are ranking all the games we covered this year! How does your favorite game stack up? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

In anticipation for the release of Hogwarts Legacy, we are taking a look at Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for the PS2. How well does Harry Potter make the leap to video games? Does the story remain faithful to the source material? Do the mechanics and graphics hold up almost two decades later? Find out on this magical episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast!Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA

It's movie tie-in time! This month Morgan and Clayton are discussing TMNT for PS2 (as well as the movie that released along side it). The game is an action platformer, in the same vein as the Prince of Persia games, and is developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Is TMNT for the PS2 a shameless cash grab? Or an overlooked PS2 hidden gem? Find out in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZATimecodes:0:00 - Introduction0:35 - Housekeeping4:10 - Amendments12:14 - The 2022 Game Awards29:53 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles History40:32 - Development and Release52:55 - Which Turtle Are We?56:04 - Create Your Own Turtle59:11 - Story1:14:13 - Mechanics (Platforming)1:20:58 - Mechanics (Combat)1:32:51 - Level Design1:35:32 - Aesthetics1:40:53 - Extra Content1:45:31 - Conclusion

This month Morgan and Clayton play Call of Duty: Finest Hour, the first game to in the series to come to consoles and arguably the worst Call of Duty game ever made. The gruesome horrors of war pale in comparison to the game's terrible performance, stingy checkpoint system, and abysmal gunplay. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!Podcast Platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4YouTube:Joy Schtick: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgItqI6z2myeG2ipDyISAQJoy Schtick Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahkKbeiQw3ikZGklDaqCLAPixel.wav: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM_ObiOQz6xVjL8TTposZA