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Critical DMG

Critical DMG
Game Boy
Nintendo
Tetris
Baseball
Revenge Of the Gator
Pinball
Alleyway
Motocross Maniacs
Golf
Malibu Beach Volleyball
Tennis
Heiankyo Alien
Super Mario Land
Konami
Wizards & Warriors X
Boxxle
Sokoban
Kwirk
HAL Laboratory
Boomer's Adventure In Asmik World

Here at Critical DMG we will be going back in time to play and review our favorite, and maybe not so favorite, games from the Game Boy. Every week we will knock another classic GB title off the list. You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com.

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Latest Episodes

We’re building a pipeline here on the Game Boy. For flooz? Join us to see what we think of Pipe Dream.

Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.

Game Release (US): Sep... more

We talk about some games that came out in Japan at the same time as our early main episode games. Toni brings Master Karateka, Hero Shugo!! Pinball Party, and SD Gundam: SD Sengokuden: Kunitori Monogatari. Jeff will talk about Penguin Land and Flappy... more

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Get in the ring and become the Champ. Do we get our knockout punches off before our opponent? Join us to find out this week as we play Heavyweight Championship Boxing on the Game Boy.

Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, mayb... more

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This week, we take on a long one. Is it Final Fantasy or is it SaGa? Well I guess kind of both. Join us to hear our takes on a classic Game Boy game.

Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plen... more

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Get behind the Tiger ⍺-1 and blast some bugs. We are playing Cosmo Tank on the Game Boy. This is a long one, but a good one.

Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.

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This week on the Game Boy, can we help Catboy and Catgirl break the evil curse and turn them back from being cats? Yeah we also didn’t quite get the naming, but join us we play this little puzzle game Catrap.

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This is a good one. We talk to the creator of the music you’ve heard countless times on our show. TipTop Tomcat is a chiptune artist who creates some really amazing stuff. We had the honor to sit down and ask him some questions.

TipTop Tomcat:

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It’s turtle time! Join us and the TMNT gang to defeat Krang and Shredder to save April. We play our first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle game here on the Game Boy.

Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting fact... more

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Toni
Co-host with the other primary host; recurring presence across episodes; often provides historical context and humor.
Jeff
Co-host with a focus on mechanical critique, gameplay impressions, and banter.
Tony
Frequent contributor; appears in multiple episodes with co-hosts; adds perspectives from a broader retro-gaming lens.

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#187
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EP021 - Heiankyo Alien (w/ violetofthevoid) | Game Boy Review
Q: Did you have any experience with this game before playing it for the show?
Honestly, I don't really have a lot of experience with the early DMG lineup of Game Boy games.
EP010 - Boxxle (Sokoban) | Game Boy Review
Q: What did the box have to say?
Jeff mentions that the box had a lot to say while also very little, detailing the gameplay and features.
EP010 - Boxxle (Sokoban) | Game Boy Review
Q: Would you recommend someone to play Boxxle today?
Tony answers yes, but with reservations about the kind of players who might enjoy it.
EP017 - Revenge of the ‘Gator | Game Boy Review
Q: Should someone play pinball as a gator?
Jeff strongly suggests against it while Toni encourages it.
EP008 - Motocross Maniacs | Game Boy Review
Q: Would you recommend someone play this game today?
Yes, wholeheartedly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Critical DMG

What is Critical DMG about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Retro gaming enthusiasts gather to celebrate and critique classic handheld titles, with a focus on Game Boy library staples and their enduring charm. Episodes consistently center on hands-on playthroughs, mechanical quirks, and design choices across a rotating slate of games, often weighing nostalgia against modern sensibilities. The show frequently features banter between two core hosts, Toni and Jeff, supplemented by guests who bring additional development or retro-collecting perspectives. A notable strength is the deep-dive format that blends personal anecdotes, historical context, and practical impressions, making it helpful for listeners deciding which titles to revisit or explore from a vintage catalog. Its playful, fan-first approach... more

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