Retro Recall: The Video Game Nostalgia Podcast
Robots RadioVeteran podcasters with MILLIONS of plays try retro games 30 YEARS LATER to see if they still hold up, and dig into the nostalgia of gaming and living through the 1980s and 90s.
Join John (40k Lorecast, History of 40k) and Tom (Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast) to relive the nostalgia of retro games from the 1980s to mid 2000s.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureVideo GamesGames | |||
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What if they took Pool of Radiance, added 4 years of improved graphics and game play, and set it on "You're Definitely Going To Die" difficulty mode? Yeah, this is what you'd get.
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Once you get past the old DOS graphics and limitations, this game actually solved how to make AD&D playable on a PC. But is it playable today?
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This game was massive and still somehow fit on an NES cartridge. And it set the foundation for one of the most successful RPG series in history. But does it still hold up?
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And it created a very strong foundation for RPG's on consoles from 1986 onward.
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Do it please I know you spend hours in it me too also use open XCOM mod it makes the diflcty matter
Apple Podcasts5Jim, Bob Jim, Bob, Jim, Bob
United States13 days ago - Simply the Best
This is absolutely my favorite podcast. I love the nostalgia, trivia, and passion you guys bring. I’ve had a blast following along with the cast; replaying some old faves, and trying out some that I missed. Thanks to you I went back and beat Super Mario 2 after thirty something years. Funny to find out the only Mario I had was an oddball re-skin! Still, my inner child is proud of the accomplishment!
Thank you both for all you do, your other shows are great as well! Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5Lethal EwokUnited States15 days ago - A great show
All the thumbs up! It’s great to have a fun nostalgic podcast to listen to with the kids, and the kids get excited to try new stuff. If you gents have time Star Tropics for the NES is a rarely mentioned classic, but if you want amazing mechanics, Dick Tracy for the NES (of all things) did a lot with NES hardware.
Apple Podcasts5GaiusMarius4060United States20 days ago - Nostalgia for days!
What a great show! I can’t say enough good things. I have been a fan of Tom for a while, and John is a great complement to him. I hope this show continues for a long time! Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5HylianCubbieUnited States2 months ago - Stop crapping on super Mario Brothers two
Super Mario Brothers two is the best Mario game stop being a hater John
Apple Podcasts5Jim, Bob Jim, Bob, Jim, BobUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #174 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  Australia/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #167 | Australia/Leisure |
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Veteran hosts revisit retro games from the 1980s to mid-2000s, offering nostalgic memories, design analyses, and retrospective verdicts on whether classics still hold up. Episodes consistently blend personal anecdotes, design trivia, and cultural context, often comparing original releases to remasters or later sequels while highlighting influence on modern games. A notable throughline is the communal, memory-driven approach to retro gaming, with a light, conversational tone that makes room for cross-title debates, historical tidbits, and fan-friendly nostalgia. Listeners are likely drawn to long-running familiarity with a game-by-game exploration, accessibility to newcomers curious about old-school design, and entertaining banter between tw... more
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