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Scott Johnson and Brian Dunaway talk about retro video games!

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PLAY RETRO 105: Prince of Persia Jan 26, 2024

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"Prince of Persia", rotoscoped animations and a blend of platforming and puzzle-solving gameplay, set within a Persian palace where the protagonist races against time to save a princess. Its sequel, "Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame" (1993), expanded upon this foundation with enhanced graphics, more complex level designs, and a richer narrative, continuing the Prince's saga against the backdrop of a coup and his quest for identity. Transitioning into the 3D gaming era, "Prince of Persia 3D" (1999) marked a significant shift with its three-dimensional environment, evolving the series with more dynamic exploration and combat, albeit facing mixed reviews due to technical challenges. Each game in the series not only reflects the technological advancements of its time but also the growing ambition in video game storytelling and design, with the series becoming progressively more intricate and immersive in its depiction of the Prince's adventures.

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PLAY RETRO 104: Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles Jan 20, 2024

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Originally designed as a single game but split due to a shorten development time pressured by a McDonald's promotion that saw the first part released in early 1994 and S&K released late 1994. When played separately, both games offer distinct experiences with their unique levels and gameplay innovations. When combined via the Lock-On Technology, they form a more cohesive and extended narrative, along with the ability to play through both games as any of the three characters (Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles), significantly enhancing replay value and overall content. This combination is often considered by fans and critics alike as the pinnacle of classic Sonic gameplay.

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PLAY RETRO 103: The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall Jan 12, 2024

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Set in the fictional province of High Rock and parts of Hammerfell on the continent of Tamriel. The game's world is noted for its immense size, reputed to be one of the largest in any video game. The player is sent by Emperor Uriel Septim VII to the kingdom of Daggerfall to accomplish two main objectives: to free the ghost of the late King Lysandus from its earthly shackles and to recover an ancient artifact known as the Totem of Tiber Septim. Daggerfall features a massive open world to explore, with towns, dungeons, and a wilderness filled with various creatures and characters. Players can engage in quests, interact with NPCs, join guilds, and explore at their own pace.

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PLAY RETRO 102: Spy Hunter Jan 05, 2024

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An arcade classic that paved the way for Vehicular Combat games. Know for that sweet ass Peter Gunn theme and hard as balls gameplay. Drive down an endless road of civilians and easy to identify enemy cars trying to run you off the road, shoot you, destroy your wheels with those spinny things and drop bombs on your from a helicopter or take a break and hit the waters in a speedboat. Upgrade your car by calling in the weapons truck. This game has everything...except mercy.

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PLAY RETRO 101: Fallout 1 + 2 + Tactics Dec 29, 2023

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Role-playing games set in a post-apocalyptic world, developed by Interplay Productions. In "Fallout 1," players assume the role of the Vault Dweller, tasked with finding a water purification chip in a wasteland ravaged by nuclear war, featuring turn-based combat, an open-world environment, and a narrative shaped by player choices. Its sequel, "Fallout 2," set decades later, follows the Chosen One's quest to find the Garden of Eden Creation Kit (G.E.C.K.) to save their drought-stricken village. Expanding upon its predecessor, "Fallout 2" offers a larger world, more complex quests, and deeper storylines.

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PLAY RETRO 100: Star Wars: X-Wing Dec 22, 2023

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The Star Wars: X-Wing computer game is the first LucasArts PC game set in the Star Wars universe. Benefiting from the renewed interest in Star Wars sparked by Timothy Zahn's The Thrawn Trilogy and building on the popularity of flight simulation software (Lawrence Holland's three previous World War II air combat games had all been huge successes for LucasArts), X-Wing achieved what few subsequent Star Wars games could by being critically acclaimed, embraced by fans and a financial success. Players assumed the role of Keyan Farlander, a young pilot in the Rebel Alliance, and were given the opportunity to pilot the eponymous X-wing, as well as the Y-wing, and the A-wing, in a number of key battles leading up to the Battle of Yavin.

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PLAY RETRO GAMES 99: Alex Kidd Games! Dec 15, 2023

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Each of these games offers a unique experience, showcasing the versatility and charm of the Alex Kidd franchise. Whether it's the classic platforming of "Miracle World", the enhanced features of "The Enchanted Castle", or the action-oriented approach of "Shinobi World", these games stand out as high points in the series.

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PLAY RETRO GAMES 98: The Game Boy Color Dec 08, 2023

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The Game Boy Color (commonly abbreviated as GBC) is an 8-bit handheld game console, manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in Japan on October 21, 1998 and to international markets that November. It is the successor to the Game Boy and is part of its product line. Critics like IGN consider it more akin to a hardware revision than a next generation product.

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PLAY RETRO GAMES 97: Super Mario RPG Dec 01, 2023

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Super Mario RPG is a console RPG starring none other than Nintendo's popular character Mario. This game starts off like almost every other Mario game, with Bowser kidnapping Princess Toadstool. However, when Mario goes to Bowser's Keep to save her, a giant sword made by the evil Smithy crashes into the castle and sends Mario, the Princess, and Bowser flying to separate parts of the world.

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PLAY RETRO 96: South Park 64 Nov 23, 2023

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A first-person shooter video game based on the first few seasons of South Park, mostly taking inspiration from the episodes "Starvin' Marvin", "An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig", and "Cartman Gets an Anal Probe". The game is powered by the Turok 2 game engine and was released in 1998 by Acclaim for the PC, Nintendo 64, and Sony PlayStation.

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