Elementary Gaming

A sometimes retro, sometimes modern, lighthearted video game review show where one guy talks through his experience playing a game from any generation. Also- I like to discuss my entire experience, so spoiler warning for all games discussed! Follow on X: @ElementaryGPod Follow on GGapp.io to see what I'm playing: @ElementaryGaming key words: retro, retro gaming, video games, video game review, retrospective, Zelda, mega man, battle network, PS4, Wii, nostalgia

#22: Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

Nate reviews Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. It's excellent. Kodaka does it again.Discussion of Big Spoilers begins at 29:30.Danganronpa 3 spoiler mentioned at 31:00.

11-09
47:21

#21: Banjo Kazooie

"The game...is fun. If it's not fun, why bother?" -Reggie Fils-AiméWith this in mind, why bother with Banjo-Kazooie?

10-12
46:38

#20: Ori and the Blind Forest + West of Loathing

In this double-feature, Nate reviews two Nintendo Switch games: Ori and the Blind Forest, and West of Loathing. Ori is great and West is quite good. He also longs for the 2000s.

09-27
25:31

#19: Mega Man Battle Network 1

Nate reviews the 2001 Game Boy Advance game, Mega Man Battle Network 1, which establishes a great foundation for the series but is full of odd design choices. He also laments how many Pokémon there now are, because 151 was a perfect number.

09-21
38:42

#18: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nate reviews The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch. He also reads the Sunday comics.

08-18
28:27

#17: Star Ocean: First Departure R

Nate reviews Star Ocean: First Departure R for the PS4, a remake of 1996's Star Ocean. It has a lot of good ideas that it doesn't fully deliver on. He also writes a bestselling novel.

07-06
34:31

#16: Red Dead Redemption

Nate reviews Red Dead Redemption 1, the 2010 classic. He also reads Infinite Jest, just for fun, and finds that about 80% of the book is unnecessary, but 20% of it is great.Note: When I said "continent", I definitely meant "country". Also, you do herd horses at the end! Not cows. I second guessed myself for some reason.

06-14
34:39

#15: Wild Arms

Nate reviews the seminal PS1 JRPG, Wild Arms. He also ranks all of the Simpsons couch gags from worst to best, based on humor and artistic value.

05-25
39:47

#14: Mega Man Battle Network & Star Force

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate talks about two of his favorite game series of all time: Mega Man Battle Network for the Game Boy Advance, and Mega Man Star Force for the DS. He also contemplates the deeper meaning of Amy Schumer's riveting stand-up comedy.

04-16
41:55

#13: Metroid Dread

Nate reviews Metroid Dread, which is a really good Switch game that'll go down as a classic for the console. He also bakes some goods for the local bake sale.Note: At 27:20, I say that something is "a really interesting way to end the series". I just meant that this is where the series has ended so far, not that it's literally ending. You know what I mean?

02-19
34:34

#12: Super Mario Odyssey

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews Super Mario Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch. It's a classic. He also realizes that every flavor of cheese is bad, except for colby jack and pepper jack.

01-27
38:24

#11: Final Fantasy 4

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews the pixel remaster version of Final Fantasy 4. He also remembers the Alamo, but then sadly forgets about it.

01-20
21:50

#10: Ranking My 2024 in Games

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate ranks all of the games that he beat in 2024, none of which were actually released in 2024. He also contemplates the art of fine dining.I talk about more in the episode, but here are my top 10:10. Yakuza 59. Dragon Quest XI8. Mafia: Definitive Edition7. Mafia 26. Owlboy5. Dordogne4. Little Nightmares 23. Resident Evil Village2. Uncharted 41. Resident Evil Remake

01-09
37:40

#9: Little Nightmares 1 & 2

In this episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews Little Nightmares 1 and 2 for the PS4. He also tries to read a textbook from cover-to-cover, but gets bored within the first few pages.

01-02
28:55

#8: The Rayman Series

In this fascinating episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews Rayman 1, 2, 3, Origins, and Legends. He also opens a trendy coffee shop where lattes cost $9, but they're premium quality, so it's okay.

12-15
42:55

#7: Resident Evil (2002)

In this installment of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews the 2002 remake of Resident Evil. He also attempts to tap dance, and is faced with immediate regret.

11-28
51:29

#6: Dragon Quest 11

In this riveting episode of Elementary Gaming, Nate reviews the standard edition of Dragon Quest 11, or XI, if you're really into roman numerals. He discusses the majesty and wonder of Acts 1 and 2, and the disappointment of Act 3. He also starts a Tumblr blog featuring only puns about toast which is titled "Toastally Awesome", which is hilarious to him but a huge disappointment to his family and friends.

11-23
42:37

#5: 3D Zelda Games

In this episode, Nate reviews the five original 3D Zelda games: Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword. He also brings back Peanut the Squirrel from the dead.

11-11
50:39

#4: Dordogne

In this episode, Nate reviews "Dordogne", a 2023 hidden gem of an adventure game from France. He also gives an essay-length dissertation on the value of poetry.

11-05
19:30

#3: Mafia Trilogy

In this episode, Nate reviews the Mafia Trilogy, including "Mafia: Definitive Edition", "Mafia 2", and "Mafia 3", and he experiences varying quality between them. He also takes up gardening as a hobby.

10-28
49:43

MickVigram

Great show. I liked it. By the way, speaking of games, lately I’ve been really enjoying gambling. I never thought it could bring such vivid and exciting emotions. Plus, I was recently recommended this review https://casino-ellada.gr/ of online casinos with a huge selection of games and the most generous bonuses I’ve ever seen. I’m still thinking about whether to join their VIP program, but I feel like it’s only a matter of time, since the offers they provide are truly great.

05-19 Reply

Recommend Channels