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.
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The Games That Owned Me in 2025 (Game of the Year)
12/22/2025
The Games That Owned Me in 2025 (Game of the Year)
2025 comes to a close with my Top 10 Game of the Year breakdown. I revisit my mid year rankings and reflect on how my tastes shifted over the course of the year. From surprise indie standouts and retro revisits to one all consuming obsession, it is a year that certainly defined me as a "Gamer". I also look ahead at what’s waiting in the backlog next and what's in store for the podcast in 2026! THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Game Of The Year Symposium II
12/08/2025
Game Of The Year Symposium II
It’s Game of the Year season once again, and the panel from last year’s Symposium returns to finish what we started. Matt Storm, Eric Gess, Kade Call, and Phil Morgan join me for a 2.5 hour deep dive into how GOTY conversations have (or haven’t) changed over the past year. We dig into the flood of new releases, the strange rules around what “counts,” and the ongoing dominance of exclusives. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and honest look at why we still care about celebrating the games we love. THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guests: The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Subscribe: | | | | and
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Super Smash T.V.: When Life Gives You D-Pads...
11/24/2025
Super Smash T.V.: When Life Gives You D-Pads...
BIG MONEY! BIG PRIZES! I LOVE IT! In this episode of The Main Quest, I team up once again with SeekYeWisdom to dive into Super Smash TV, Williams’ hyper violent, game show inspired twin-stick shooter that set the tone for arcade excess in the early ‘90s. We unpack how Smash TV connects to the DNA of Mortal Kombat and Robotron 2084, and how its mix of satire, capitalism, and gore made it a cult classic. We compare it to the arcade original, and debate how well the console version translates without true twin sticks. WARP ZONES We're Playing Remnant 2/Space Marine 2 and Titan Souls (5:12) Development (26:26) Previous History's (53:15) Story & Gameplay (59:21) Presentation (1:35:40) Final Thoughts (1:44:13) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over on The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Super Mario World: The Obligatory Episode
11/10/2025
Super Mario World: The Obligatory Episode
What's left to say about Super Mario World? I'm finally doing the damn thing with returning guest Eric Gess (The Unlockables, 9 To 5 Bears). Instead of regurgitating the same analysis, we break the game down by “worlds”, exploring its timeless design, hidden secrets, and why it still feels perfect decades later. We're heavy on the nostalgia, dumb jokes, and a few spicy takes on why Mario 3 might not actually be the king. WARP ZONES Guest Intro (2:43) World 1: Previous Histories (12:43) World 2: Discoverability (35:16) World 3: Gameplay (58:30) World 4: Vibes and Presentation (1:15:08) World 5: Legacy (1:36:40) World 6: Throat Goat (1:55:33) World : Final Thoughts (2:3:59) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at | The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Super Metroid: Recipe For A Classic Slice
10/27/2025
Super Metroid: Recipe For A Classic Slice
In this Ghoulcade finale, I am joined by Matt Storm and Chris Dominguez to dissect Nintendo’s 1994 masterpiece, Super Metroid. From development hurdles and poor sales to speedrunning innovations and the infamous Meridia, my crew debates whether Super Metroid truly deserves its legendary status. Along the way, we share personal histories, hot takes, and community recollections that cover everything from Chozo jump scares to why Samus might secretly be gaming’s most terrifying protagonist... WARP ZONES Intros (3:22) Previous History (14:33) Development (26:28) Retro Recollections (51:15) Story (57:15) Gameplay (1:15:00) Ridley's Believe It Or Not! (2:00:15) Presentation (2:09:15) Final Thoughts (2:19:13) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guests: Matt Storm - | Chris Dominguez - | The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Cartridges X Circle Pits: The Unholy Crossover of Gaming and Metal
10/22/2025
Cartridges X Circle Pits: The Unholy Crossover of Gaming and Metal
Enjoy this free preview of a Patreon exclusive episode! THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at: Toby VonDoom and Shane and Phil and | All of the music contained in the full episode can be enjoyed on The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen Subscribe: | | | | and
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Bart's Nightmare: Made in Shelbyville
10/13/2025
Bart's Nightmare: Made in Shelbyville
Springfield deserves better. Bart chases his homework through a janky hub world, awkward mini-games, and one of Acclaim’s messiest licensed efforts. Leatcho returns to break down why this game feels more Shelbyville than Springfield, from the chaotic design to the surprising development story of Bill Williams. Plus: community retro recollections and plenty of Simpsons references along the way. WARP ZONES Aliens, Ghosts & Oblivion (3:42) Previous History's & Development (19:00) Retro Recollections & Story (36:41) Gameplay (49:02) Back That Ad Up (1:27:08) Presentation (1:33:51) Final Thoughts (1:40:27) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at | The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Ghoulcade - Super Castlevania IV: Castlevania Definitive Edition™
10/06/2025
Ghoulcade - Super Castlevania IV: Castlevania Definitive Edition™
The Ghoulcade returns! Phil and I sink our fangs into Super Castlevania IV! Konami resurrects their spooky NES franchise and refines what Castlevania actually plays like. Refining controls, messing up timelines and dividing fans. Remake? Reboot? Or just one of the weirdest Castlevania games out there? WARP ZONES AI Movies & RPG's (4:39) Previous History's (20:25) Development (30:29) Retro Recollections (51:49) Story (1:01:54) Gameplay (1:08:18) Sucks To Suck (1:34:11) Presentation (1:47:19) Final Thoughts (2:00:37) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at | | The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Golden Sun: The Last Great Handheld RPG
09/22/2025
Golden Sun: The Last Great Handheld RPG
On today's Patron selected episode I'm discussing one of the most beloved Game Boy Advance titles. Golden Sun has a lot going for it and is Camelot Software's golden child but is it everything it's cracked up to be? Should it have been a Gamecube game? Does it need a remake? And is this possibly the best soundtrack in the entire GBA catalog? Come on in as I talk about all of this and a ton more on this special episode! WARP ZONES Intro (2:36) Previous History's (4:28) Development (6:58) Story (19:14) Gameplay (30:09) Presentation (44:56) Final Thoughts (53:44) THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Final Fantasy IV: Oops, We Saved The World
09/08/2025
Final Fantasy IV: Oops, We Saved The World
Cecil may have a redemption arc, but the rest of the party is completely irredeemable... Matt Storm is back, and we're talking about the first 16-bit Final Fantasy! From its conception and "spoony" localization, to a cast of characters so dumb they nearly hand the planet over to the bad guys but still fall backwards into saving it. WARP ZONES Previous History's (5:12) Development (20:35) Game Design (34:41) Story (1:07:00) Presentation (1:23:00) Legacy (1:47:39) Sorry I Tried To Kill You That One Time (1:52:58) Final Thoughts (2:02:20) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at | The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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F-Zero: Mode 7 Hamburger Cars
08/18/2025
F-Zero: Mode 7 Hamburger Cars
We’re officially off to the....races! Matt Storm (Fun & Games/Reignite) returns for the start of SNES coverage as we take a high-speed dive into F-Zero, Nintendo’s flashy, futuristic racer. We break down its roots as a Mode 7 tech demo, the absence of two-player, and why it still kind of rules despite being brutally unfair. We dig into Captain Falcon’s bounty hunting origins, a quick dunk on Final Fantasy XVI, and an earnest longing for the return of real ass game manuals. Fretless/Date Everything! (3:02) Previous History's/Development (16:00) Retro Recollections (37:29) Story (41:42) Gameplay (51:44) Chart Toppers! (1:13:21) Presentation (1:22:15) Final Thoughts (1:33:35) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at | The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Now We're Playing With Power. Super Power.
08/11/2025
Now We're Playing With Power. Super Power.
Before diving into the Super Nintendo library, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what the console meant to me growing up. From moving into a new home and finding my first real friends, to renting games based on box art and falling in love with RPG's. I’m sharing those early memories, how the SNES shaped the way I play, and a few predictions for what my Top 10 might look like by the end of this journey. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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See You, Space Hedgehog: End Credits
07/28/2025
See You, Space Hedgehog: End Credits
After two years of playing through Sega’s 16-bit library, I’m closing the book with my personal top 10 picks. Genesis, Sega CD, 32X. The games I loved, the ones that surprised me, and the weird ones I probably like too much. It’s a laid-back sendoff to an era that meant more than I expected. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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See You, Space Hedgehog: How Sega Changed Gaming
07/21/2025
See You, Space Hedgehog: How Sega Changed Gaming
In this episode I dive into Sega’s history - from postwar Japan to the Master System’s global impact, through the highs of the Genesis and the chaos of the Sega CD and 32X. It’s a story of ambition, innovation, and how Sega ultimately undermined its own success. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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108 - Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball (w/ Grand Rapidians Play Video Games)
07/14/2025
108 - Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball (w/ Grand Rapidians Play Video Games)
This week I team up with Ginger and Willie from Grand Rapidians Play Video Games for a chaotic Power Hour sendoff to the Sega Genesis. What starts as an earnest look at Sonic Spinball quickly spirals into stories about mail trucks, vaginal fortresses, buttholes with teeth. and pinball physics that absolutely do not work. And yet, there’s actual insight into why this game turned out the way it did. WARP ZONES SHOW START! (3:25) Previous History's (8:52) Development (13:44) Retro Recollections/Story (24:05) Gameplay (38:05) Oral Fixation (55:08) Presentation (1:06:55) Final Thoughts (1:15:34) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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From Zelda to Game Dev: Chris Anderson Talks Risk System & Building Newt Industries
07/02/2025
From Zelda to Game Dev: Chris Anderson Talks Risk System & Building Newt Industries
In the premiere episode of “Quest Givers,” I sit down with game developer Chris Anderson of Newt Industries—creators of Risk System, Garbinge, and the upcoming Bangle & Maggie. We discuss how a chance playground meet-up sparked a development partnership, how Chris’s early PC tinkering turned into indie game passion, and the major challenges of the gaming industry. THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at: | | Purchase a copy of Risk System at | Purchase Risk System digitally | | -Risk System Giveaway- I’m giving away a free physical copy of Risk System! (PS4/Switch) How to enter: Join Tell me your favorite shmup in the #Risk-System-Giveaway channel Bonus Entry: Follow on social media Share a screenshot in the giveaway channel Deadline: Monday, July 14th Winner will be announced shortly after in Discord and on social media The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro for 'Quest Givers' was specially supplied by the artist To easily submit your questions for future guests or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord Subscribe: | | | | and
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Episode 107 - ClayFighter (w/ Raging Demon of Kommand List)
06/23/2025
Episode 107 - ClayFighter (w/ Raging Demon of Kommand List)
I am joined once again by Raging Demon from the mighty Kommand List podcast to take on the doughy mess that is ClayFighter. Together we dig into the game’s baffling legacy, its claymation presentation, the questionable gameplay, and why it somehow got sequels despite nobody actually liking it. WARP ZONES Fighting Game Round-Up (3:43) Previous History's (15:26) Development (21:58) Retro Recollections (41:42) Story (44:22) Gameplay (53:30) Resume Rampage (1:06:36) Presentation (1:14:46) Final Thoughts (1:21:56) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at by David Craddock The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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Game of The Year (So Far)
06/18/2025
Game of The Year (So Far)
THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Subscribe: | | | | and
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106 - Road Rash (w/ Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover)
06/09/2025
106 - Road Rash (w/ Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover)
This week Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and I punch and kick our way through a conversation about Road Rash! How many revisions of this game were made before it was released? How does it stack up against Sega's own arcade racers? Is it worth checking out today? Retro Hangover is worth checking out today! Get everything Retro Hangover WARP ZONES Persona 4/Doom talk (3:15) Previous History's (17:52) Development (23:39) Retro Recollections (39:16) Story (42:40) Gameplay (46:09) Who's Rash Is It Anyway? (1:09:08) Presentation (1:15:15) Final Thoughts (1:25:00) THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco The intro and outro was supplied by the artist from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Subscribe: | | | | and
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105 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (w/ A Novel Console)
05/26/2025
105 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (w/ A Novel Console)
This week Chris Dominguez and I freak the foot and kick some shell talkin' about The Hyperstone Heist for the Sega Genesis! Does this game deserve to live under the shadow of Turtles in Time? Why is Shredder so ripped? And why are people perfectly okay with a giant rat casually walking around New York City? Check out everything Chris does: 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: (13:47) - Previous History (22:21) - Development History (33:39) - Retro Recollections (39:58) - Story (51:15) - Gameplay (1:09:06) - Chart Toppers (1:19:13) - Presentation (1:26:41) - Final Thoughts Symphony of a Forgotten Sprite provided by
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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