Main Quest Podcast

Welcome to the Main Quest Podcast! The #1 retro-gaming podcast on the internet! Each episode is a deep dive dedicated to the games we grew up with, learning how they were made and how well it holds up today. No toxic opinions, no boring pretentious scripts, no meticulous breakdown of every little aspect of the game. It's all about having fun and sometimes at the games expense. Have yourself a listen! And always remember, it's okay to like a video game.

104 - Virtua Racing Deluxe 05/12/2025

104 - Virtua Racing Deluxe This week I'm talking about one of the iconic 3D racing games of the 90's, Virtua Racing Deluxe! I dive into the humble beginnings of AM2, Sega's rivalry with Namco, and the rest of the world. And of course if this 32X port is worth coming back to after all these years! Come hang in the Let me know what you thought about today's episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Timestamps: (3:30) - Previous History (9:30) - Development History (19:52) - Gameplay (33:42) - Presentation (37:54) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/36526900

103 - Dragon Quest V: Hand of The Heavenly Bride 04/28/2025

103 - Dragon Quest V: Hand of The Heavenly Bride Player VS Podcast is nearly over but it's going out with my favorite game of 2022, and possibly my favorite RPG - Dragon Quest V! What makes this entry in the series so special? Could it have gone toe to toe with Final Fantasy IV, V OR VI?? And most importantly...is it worth playing all these years later? There's a lot to unpack so get comfy! Support the show and get more content just like this on Patreon! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the Merch Store! Timestamps: (2:20) - Previous Histories (11:47) - Development History (25:25) - Gameplay (37:31) - Presentation (43:47) - Story/Plot (1:00:18) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/36215770

The Main Quest Is 5 04/20/2025

The Main Quest Is 5 The Main Quest is officially 5 years old! Enjoy this bonus episode of some of the best moments spanning the past 5 years. Thanks for listening, see ya next episode! Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Timestamps: (24:47) - Very First Quiz (Super Colorado Land) (01:01:30) - Sonic Supercut (01:59:40) - Temple of Timeline Supercut (02:25:55) - Dracula Fanfic (02:47:15) - Resident Evil Series Supercut (03:17:25) - Welcome To Beaver City (04:01:05) - Zebee's (04:38:35) - Welcome To Raccoon City (05:07:18) - Revenge of Copyright (05:25:15) - The Number One Retro Gaming Podcast Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/36000115

102 - Kingdom Hearts (w/ Eric Gess) 03/24/2025

102 - Kingdom Hearts (w/ Eric Gess) Player VS Podcast continues with one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time - Kingdom Hearts! Is this game, this franchise, as messy as people claim it to be? Join Eric Gess (Unlockables/Guiding Keys) and I as we break down Tetsuya Nomura's debut JRPG classic and find out if this crossover of the new millennium is worth checking out today Find Unlockables/Guiding Keys Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Timestamps: (02:24) - Previous Histories (12:16) - Development History (51:35) - Retro Recollections (01:02:00) - Story/Plot (Thar Be Spoilers) (01:34:20) - Gameplay (02:17:25) - Presentation (02:41:40) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/35830190

101 - Comix Zone 04/07/2025

101 - Comix Zone Player VS Podcast has officially begun! This year we're appropriately kicking it off with the Sega cult classic, Comix Zone! Underappreciated or overrated? Let's find out what STI gets right with this one and if it still holds up today! Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Timestamps: (03:15) Skips Monologue (14:04) Retro Recollections (17:13) Story/Gameplay (35:16) Presentation (40:33) Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/35620930

100 - Sonic CD (w/ Chris Coplien & Matt Storm) 03/17/2025

100 - Sonic CD (w/ Chris Coplien & Matt Storm) 100 episodes! 100 games crossed off the Main Quest! And we're celebrating by covering a Sonic game! Hoo boy! I'm joined by the best of the best creators covering video games, Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and Matt Storm of the Fun and Games and Reignite podcasts to talk about one of the most polarizing Sonic entries. What made the Sega CD so special? Why is Sonic CD so memorable? And is it still worth checking out today?? Check out everything Retro Hangover Check Matt out on: Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/35722265

99 - Disney's Aladdin (w/ Ryan of List Off) 03/10/2025

99 - Disney's Aladdin (w/ Ryan of List Off) I made a wish to play a great Sega Genesis game and I got Disney's Aladdin! Is it as good as everyone says or did I wish upon a monkey's paw?? To help me dissect this one I've got Ryan from the mighty List Off to help me talk about this landmark Genesis title and decide whether or not it holds up today! Check out List Off Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Timestamps:(03:30) Skips Monologue (36:47) Retro Recollections/Gameplay (01:12:06) The Monkey's Paw (Quiz) (01:27:03) Presentation (01:33:19) Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/35400195

98 - Vectorman (w/ Afterglow Podcast) 02/17/2025

98 - Vectorman (w/ Afterglow Podcast) Do you have the balls to admit Vectorman was better than Donkey Kong Country?! Well one of us does...put your helmet on because my guest, Leathco and I are going to war! The console war! We discuss why Vectorman was made, how it was made and if it's still worth checking out today! Check out Leathco on these podcasts: Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Timestamps: (4:09) Skips Monologue (20:00) Previous History/Development (48:03) Story/Game Play (1:17:30) Quiz - "Breaking News" (1:32:00) Presentation (1:42:20) Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/35211835

97 - WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game (w/ Supes) 02/10/2025

97 - WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game (w/ Supes) This week on the show I get pummeled into submission by WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game - fortunately my guest, Supes ran down the ramp and entered the ring to bash it over the head with a steel chair! Is this game really the Mortal Kombat of wrestling games? How well does this version of the game hold up?? Check out Supes recommendation for more gaming/wrestling cross pollination Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Timestamps: (08:52) - Skips Monologue (30:50) - Development History (50:00) - Gameplay (01:14:08) - Presentation (01:28:20) - Final Thoughts/Recommendations Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/35110880

96 - Jurassic Park 01/20/2025

96 - Jurassic Park The final episode of the month has arrived - it's Jurassic Park! I take some time to reminisce about the book and film and of course the game in question. But does it hold up today? How impressive was it against its contemporaries? And what the hell does it have in common with Earthworm Jim?! Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/34665125

95 - Joe & Mac (w/ Super Garbage Day) 01/13/2025

95 - Joe & Mac (w/ Super Garbage Day) It's a new year and that means starting over! At year 0! It's accidentally Jurassic January and we're talking about another caveman joint, Joe & Mac! Could these be the most based bros in gaming? Are they actually ninja's? This week I'm joined by B-Ross of Super Garbage Day to talk about all of this and cross examine this port between the arcade and Super Nintendo versions! Check out Super Garbage Day: Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/34463065

Game of The Year Symposium 12/23/2024

Game of The Year Symposium It's that time of year! All your favorite gaming outlets, content creators and friends are all screaming about the games they played and which one was their favorite. But what does it all mean? How does a game earn the coveted title of "Game of The Year"? The answer might seem obvious but there's a lot that goes into it and a lot of factors that may keep a game from getting the recognition it deserves. So instead of jumping into the overcrowded pool of typical GOTY content, I've gathered some of the best creators out there to sit down and try to navigate this awards season and to help you find some solace that your favorite games lost to DLC! Please pay our friends a visit! Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/34295580

94 - Knuckles' Chaotix (w/ Secret Levels) 12/16/2024

94 - Knuckles' Chaotix (w/ Secret Levels) The Main Quest is back! And you bet we're kicking things off with a Sonic game! Picking up where the show left off - I'm still in the middle of my Sega journey and tagging along with me today are Toby and Goobz of Secret Levels! Check out Secret Levels and friends at Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/34210935

Diablo (w/ SeekYeWisdom & Retro Hangover) 11/28/2024

Diablo (w/ SeekYeWisdom & Retro Hangover) Suit, grab some potions and dive on into this hellish episode on Diablo! This was a Patron selected episode and wouldn't you know it?! He joined the podcast to talk about it. This week SeekYeWisdom drops in once again along with newcomer Shane Koski of the Retro Hangover podcast! Did you enjoy the episode? Want to hear more from my guests? Please do so at the following links: Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/34121926

Diablo - Development and History (Part 1) 11/21/2024

Diablo - Development and History (Part 1) The long awaited Diablo episode is nearly here but first you have to go to school! We can't talk about the game without giving some context on how an idea sprouted a multi-million dollar franchise that persists today. The history behind Diablo is fascinating and happened by chance. It's easier to chop this into one single episode - and then only bring in the important aspects on the full length episode next week. So enjoy this (sort of) brief history on Diablo! Support the show and get more content just like this on ! No monthly payments? No problem! Get yourself something nice at the ! Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by /episode/index/show/6197d0ca-d321-4eb1-ad9a-758cb2aba028/id/33989347

4th Annual Game of The Year 2023 Edition 12/25/2023

4th Annual Game of The Year 2023 Edition

It's that time of year again! It's a massive celebration of video games from retro to modern, platforming to walking simulators and everything in between! There's ten categories and a HUGE selection of games to be talked about all culminating in my personal top 10 games of 2023.

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Resident Evil Series - Festivus Evil 12/23/2023

Resident Evil Series - Festivus Evil

When a global pandemic eradicates the globe and commercialism is truly dead, Festivus will truly be celebrated! Family, friendship, and unity!

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93 - Batman Returns 12/18/2023

93 - Batman Returns

You flee your vehicle after running a stop sign, stumbling down an alley as you feel Vengeance stalking you from the shadows. Suddenly, the Defender of Gotham appears but fortunately he falls from the building like a sack of rice, he's out of batarangs and cannot hurt you.

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92 - Mortal Kombat II (W/ Kommand List & Pixel Project Radio) 12/04/2023

92 - Mortal Kombat II (W/ Kommand List & Pixel Project Radio)

GET OVER HERE! Again! Because this week we're leaving Earthrealm to talk about Mortal Kombat II! I'm joined by Raging Demon (Kommand List) and Rick Firestone (Pixel Project Radio) as we test our might against one of the most popular games in the series.

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91 - Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse 11/20/2023

91 - Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

Don't be confused, this episode does not star Mickey Mouse but I will be talking about the first game in the Illusion series!What was platforming like on the Genesis in a world without Sonic? Turns out - a little better than you would think. And with all the money put in the right spot, could Mickey have been poised as the mascot for the 16-bit console?? And most of all, how well does Castle of Illusion hold up?

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90 - Sonic & Knuckles (w/ Retro Wars Podcast) 11/06/2023

90 - Sonic & Knuckles (w/ Retro Wars Podcast)

This was coming eventually - it's yet another Sonic game but this time he brought a friend...well another friend. And I have a friend joining me and it's Danny from the Retro Wars podcast to come unlock the lock on technology that is Sonic & Knuckles!

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89 - Amnesia: The Dark Descent (w/ Redfox) 10/30/2023

89 - Amnesia: The Dark Descent (w/ Redfox)

On this very special and final entry of this years Ghoulcade, I'm joined by the one and only Redfox (Knight of The Living Podcast/Drunken Gamers/Super Slash Bros) to talk about the "scariest games of all time".

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Resident Evil Series - Resident Evil 4 (2023) 10/23/2023

Resident Evil Series - Resident Evil 4 (2023)

Back by popular demand, or by accountable inevitability - The Resident Evil series returns as I dive back into the story and lore once again of Resident Evil 4!

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88 - Clock Tower (w/ Vanfernal) 10/16/2023

88 - Clock Tower (w/ Vanfernal)

The Ghoulcade rolls on with a curious title straight from Japan, Clock Tower! My guest Vanfernal and I discuss the lasting legacy behind this game, compare its sequels and why a man with scissors is so terrifying

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Earthbound Halloween Hack (w/ Super Garbage Day Podcast) 10/11/2023

Earthbound Halloween Hack (w/ Super Garbage Day Podcast)

This is a short preview of a longer episode on Toby Fox's controversial Earthbound Halloween Hack! To get the full length episode go to Patreon.com and consider subscribing to the show to get more episodes like this!

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87 - Nightmare Creatures (w/ Deleted Saves) 10/09/2023

87 - Nightmare Creatures (w/ Deleted Saves)

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86 X-Men 2: The Clone Wars (w/ Low 5 Gaming) 09/18/2023

86 X-Men 2: The Clone Wars (w/ Low 5 Gaming)

The show finally, and rightfully returns to the Sega Genesis with the sequel X-Men 2: The Clone Wars! Joining me are brothers Alex and Luke of Low 5 Gaming as we discuss our love for the franchise and comics and what our thoughts are on the changes made to this beloved Sega game.

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Star Fox Franchise (w/ Chris of A Novel Console) 09/11/2023

Star Fox Franchise (w/ Chris of A Novel Console)

This week I'm releasing a special Patreon episode here on the main feed! It's a great conversation I had with Chris of A Novel Console about the entire Star Fox franchise from its inception to last gasps of air. Where should the franchise go from here? What could be remade and what are our favorite games of the bunch??

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Mail Bag September '23 09/04/2023

Mail Bag September '23

The Main Quest is back! And since I've been away so long I figure I would kick off my return with a mail bag episode to let you guys get to know me a little better, and find out what I've been up to on my hiatus.

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Ghosts 'n Goblins (Podcast of The Year Edition) 08/14/2023

Ghosts 'n Goblins (Podcast of The Year Edition)

Every once in awhile a phenomenon arises from out of nowhere and for the podcast it's Capcom's Ghosts 'n Goblins!

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