Cartridge Command

Your weekly retro gaming podcast where we discuss, breakdown, and review one classic game!

308: Shadowrun (Genesis) Pt 4

This is it! Dale and Nick avenge the death of Michael and stop the nefarious plans of the evil Thon! After saving 2050 Seattle, we then review the game and compare it with it's SNES counterpart! Is it wiz? Tune in and find out, chum!

05-03
46:40

307: Shadowrun (Genesis) Pt 3

The coverage of Shadowrun on Sega Genesis continues! This week Dale & Nick delve into the mysterious world of magic, then take a look at the shadowrunners available in 2050 Seattle. Then, it's back to business as we investigate Renraku's involvement in Michael's death.

04-04
41:10

306: Shadowrun (Genesis) Pt 2

This week, Dale and Nick hit the streets of 2050 Seattle to solve a murder! We chat for a bit about the matrix (not the film) and the manual before grabbing our passports and returning to our level by level coverage of Shadowrun for the Sega Genesis!

03-28
58:01

305: Shadowrun pt. 1 (Genesis)

At long last, Dale and Nick return to Seattle! It's time to take a look at Shadowrun on the Sega Genesis. We discuss the many differences between it and it's SNES counterpart and spend some time delving into the many character building options. So grab your cyberdeck and listen in!

03-20
01:07:58

304: Atomic Punk

This week, the Cartridge Commandos venture to the besieged world of Atomica to help against the Nukies! We tackle Atomic Punk for the Gameboy, a game in the Bomberman family. Does it live up to it's pedigree? Can it bring bombing fun to a portable system? How punk rock is this game? Tune in and find out!

03-14
01:00:55

303: 1993 Nintendo Power Awards

It's awards season! Eric and Nick are joined by Dale to discuss the '93 Nesters! Listen in and hear our thoughts on the winners, losers, and sometimes perplexing nominations!

02-22
58:30

302: Devil World

In this episode, Eric and Nick speak of the devil! Devil World, that is! We review this lesser-known effort from such luminaries as Shigeru Miyamoto, Koji Kondo, and Takashi Tezuka. How does it's early 80's arcade gameplay hold up? Listen in and find out!

02-14
36:18

301: Super Mario Bros Pt 2

Eric and Nick finish up their re-coverage of Super Mario Bros! We take a look at our personal histories, chat generally, break down the game from world 2-1 to 8-4, and finally review this classic game! Does it hold up? Have our hearts changed in 7 years? Tune in and find out!

01-05
01:14:19

300: Super Mario Bros

Eric and Nick revisit a classic game you may have heard of: Super Mario Bros! Listen in as we talk about some SMB history, gameplay, and take a look at the manual before liberating World One from the Turtle Tribe. Pasta Power!

12-01
57:43

Episode 299: Run Saber

Eric and Nick flip, climb, and slash their way through Run Saber for SNES! We discuss and review this action platformer and ponder the origins of the villainous Dr. Bruford's name.

11-02
55:33

Episode 298: Rambo: First Blood part 2

This week, Eric and Nick are freed from a hard labor camp to fight for America! And rescue POWs! Join us as we battle our way through several jungles and a cave full of mysterious glowing stone faces in this Sega Master System classic!

10-18
54:24

Episode 297: Bad Dudes

The President has been kidnapped by ninjas! Are you a bad enough dude to listen in?

10-04
47:07

Episode 296: The Lone Ranger pt. 2

This is it! Eric and Nick have Butch Cavendish on the run! After taking some time for a general chat, we hop back in the saddle for more western adventures! Then we go to great guns to slaughter the remaining men in the Southwest, and finally rustle up some reviews!

09-21
50:56

Episode 295: The Lone Ranger: Pt 1

This week, Eric and Nick don masks and journey back to the old west to rescue the President! Join us as we help townsfolk and slaughter the male population of several cities! Is this game an unsung hero of yesteryear, or just another licensed cash grab? Listen in and find out!

09-14
54:02

Episode 294: Avenging Spirit

This week, Eric and Nick take a look at Avenging Spirit for the Gameboy! Does this game have what it takes to possess our affections? Can they rescue the kidnapped Gennifer? Will we solve the mystery of Kate Hunt? Listen in to find out!

09-06
48:46

Episode 293: Actraiser 2 Pt 2

At long last, Eric returns! This week, he and Nick resume the quest to free the world from Tanzra's evil! We have some general chat, finish off the level-by-level, and review Actraiser 2!

08-31
49:00

Episode 292: Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight

This week, Dale and Nick battle their way through Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight for the NES. We explore how this outlier fits into the Street Fighter franchise and ponder the mysteries of Cybotics while back-flipping our way from planet to planet! Is this game as bad as it's reputation? Tune in and find out!

08-23
01:36:45

Episode 291: Rollergames

Strap on your skates, Cartridge Commandos! This week Dale and Nick take on Rollergames for the NES! We take a look at the truly bizarre TV show of the same name before giving the game our usual deep dive. How does it hold up? Did Ultra games do the show justice? Why so many alligators? Tune in and find out!

08-04
01:12:26

Episode 290: Shadowrun (SNES) Pt 4

This is it! Dale and Nick will finally face the nefarious Drake and finally uncover the secrets of the plot against Jake Armitage! Then, after setting things right in future Seattle, it's review time, baby! Listen in and find out where this unsung hero ranks!

07-05
39:45

Episode 289: Shadowrun (SNES) Pt 3

Dale and Nick return to 2050 Seattle to solve the mystery of why Jake Armitage was geeked! Who would do this and why? Why is a sinister Jester spirit antagonizing us? Does it count as a clown? Why are there clowns in Seattle in 2050? This week, we try to crack these conundrums and more! P.S. clowns are creepy and gross.

06-17
38:16

Duncan Gedge

first game i bought on the sms, great to hear you guys talking about it!

11-09 Reply

Benson Lott

Best format for a retro game show. Good friends, face to face, focus on one game using a consistent structure. Never stop!

10-20 Reply

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