Episodes
In what may be the most predictable episode yet, this week we're covering Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2. We know these games are bona fide classics, but how do they stack up against each other?
Published 05/01/24
This week we're playing a true heavy hitter for the PlayStation. Often compared unfavorably to Metal Gear Solid, does Syphon Filter do enough to justify its existence?
Published 04/24/24
In a weird twist of fate, we've chosen a game that shocked us in almost every way. Power Shovel surprised us with its unique concept and stressful gameplay, but is that enough to make this game worth playing today?
Published 04/17/24
After a random wheel spin, we landed on a little known run and gun game called Millennium Soldier: Expendable. This game pushed us to our limits with its puzzling design choices, is there anything to like here?
Published 04/10/24
For our first "sports" game we're taking a look at Hot Shots Golf, an arcadey golf game from the team behind the Mario Golf series. Is the first game in this long-running series worth revisiting today?
Published 04/03/24
For our first RPG we're playing Saga Frontier, a unique Square developed role playing series that is still going to this day. With so many characters and playstyles to choose from, is this an adventure worth seeing through to the end?
Published 03/27/24
In our first random game choice we ended up with Invasion From Beyond, a flight combat game that takes inspiration from cheesy sci-fi movies like Mars Attacks. Puzzling game design choices make this one a hard sell, should it stay in the bargain bin with the rest of the b-movies?
Published 03/13/24
The Adventure of Little Ralph is a unique 2D platformer that has remained a Japanese exclusive to this day. Frequently cited as one of the best 2D platformers on the PlayStation, how does Ralph stack up amongst the best of the best?
Published 03/06/24
In honor of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, this week we're taking a look at one of the series longest running spin-offs! Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon is a roguelike that took one of the series most iconic characters into a very different direction. But in the current landscape with so many roguelikes, how does it stack up today?
Published 02/28/24
This week we're playing the PlayStation version of what some consider one of the greatest Star Wars games of all time, Star Wars: Dark Forces. Can we survive this cursed port?
Published 02/21/24
On this week's episode we're playing Tomb Raider, the debut of one of gaming's longest running series. Do we have the willpower to brave the archaic controls and camera?
Published 02/14/24
For episode 8 we're finally covering one of Mike's favorite genres, puzzle games! Kula World is a one off puzzle game that has you controlling a beach ball through Rubik's cube like puzzles. Will Mike love it? Will Jimmy hate it? Tune in and find out!
Published 02/07/24
On this weeks episode we're playing Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. While it may not be as popular as its sequel, is the game that started the short-lived series worth revisiting today?
Published 01/31/24
On episode 6 we decided to check out Tekken, the first in a series of legendary fighting games. Is the original still worth playing or should you skip it and go for one of the many, many sequels. Will Mike overcome his hatred of fighting games?
Published 01/24/24
This week we're taking a look at Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare, a forgotten survival horror game that came out at the tail end of the lifecycle of the PlayStation. Listen and find out what two grown men who are scared of horror games think of a horror game!
Published 01/17/24
On episode 4 we're joined by a special guest, drummer of 156/Silence and audio guy for the podcast Kyle! Einhänder is a notoriously expensive and punishing game for the PS1. How far did we make it? Is the game just too hard?
Published 01/10/24
On the third episode we wanted to mix it up and try something a little outside of our wheelhouse. While racing may not be our favorite genre, we decided to check out one of the earliest racing games on the PS1, Destruction Derby.
Published 01/03/24
For episode 2 we decided to take a look at something a little different. Soul of the Samurai is a forgotten action game by Konami that was overshadowed by the many other excellent games coming out around the same time. Is it a hidden gem? Or should it just stay hidden?
Published 12/27/23
Published 12/18/23