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Retro Spectives

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Blood
Rain World
Gran Turismo 4
Resident Evil 2
Final Fantasy VII
System Shock 2
Crysis
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Killer7
The Legend Of Zelda
Doom
Tachyon: the Fringe
Quake
Hitman 2 Silent Assassin
Hitman Bloodmoney
First-Person Shooter
Murder Mystery
Puzzle Games
Age Of Mythology
Gameplay Mechanics

Are classic games deserving of their praise? Or have the unwashed masses been blinded by nostalgia? On the Retro Spectives Podcast, we tell you why you're wrong about the games you love.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes135Founded7 years ago
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Hosts

Patrick Arthur
Co-host known for his critical and nostalgic approach to classic games, often sharing personal anecdotes and thoughtful insights on game design.
James Turlings
Co-host who brings a balanced perspective to gaming discussions, often echoing nostalgia while providing critical evaluations of games' merits.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • What an annoying guy.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    pop2uno
    6 months ago
  • Just started listening but great so far!

    I caught the two hosts of this show on a recent episode of Tales From The Babylons where they discussed Deadly Premonition. I thought they had great perspectives and wanted to check out their show. I’ve not been disappointed!

    Personally what I love about the show is that the two hosts often times have very different opinions and I find myself agreeing with each host about half the time. They aren’t trying to push their opinions of these retro games as being the facts and that’s honestly a reall... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dogg Faced Gamer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Intelligent reviews of retro games from my childhood. The hosts are quite entertaining to listen to, especially when they disagree. Highly recommended!

    Audible
    5
    Henning Weiss
    United States2 years ago
  • Great retro gaming podcast

    Intelligent reviews of retro games from my childhood. The hosts are quite entertaining to listen to, especially when they disagree. Highly recommended!

    Audible
    5
    Henning Weiss
    United States2 years ago
  • Great concept!

    I thoroughly enjoy these two reviewing these older titles through the lens of today’s gaming landscape. I play a lot of old games and tend to be a lot more forgiving of their flaws. However, some are much easier to get into and enjoy. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Azmaron
    United States4 years ago

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The show successfully navigates both humor and serious discourse, making for enjoyable yet informative content.
Many find the contrasting opinions of the hosts refreshing and valuable, enriching their own understanding of the games discussed.
Listeners appreciate the nostalgic insights while enjoying critical analyses of classic games, leading to engaging discussions.

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#40
Sweden/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#181
Sweden/Leisure

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Episode 115: Mailbag 5
Q: Are there any games you wish you did more research on before jumping in, particularly as it pertains to versions, ports, patches, emulation, etc.?
Being affected by technical issues, games like Red Alert 2 and Policenauts could have benefited from better research into their proper versions.
Episode 115: Mailbag 5
Q: Do you have games that you feel like should totally be up your alley and have tried a few times but just can't seem to get into?
Games that come to mind include Dead Cells, Hearthstone, and Doom Eternal.
Episode 115: Mailbag 5
Q: If you had to pick the top five games of all time, what would you choose?
Top five includes Final Fantasy X, Celeste, Pathologic 1, Etrian Odyssey 4, and Raging Loop.
Episode 115: Mailbag 5
Q: Which gaming platform has been the biggest surprise in terms of how many games you've enjoyed and which has the worst track record?
The GameCube is the biggest surprise; the NES and PS1 might have the worst track records due to fewer games covered.
Episode 115: Mailbag 5
Q: If you have to sum up each year of the pod so far with a one or two word theme, what would you say?
The themes reflect significant aspects like learning, confidence, and genre diversity in podcasting.

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What is Retro Spectives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

With a focus on classic video games, the content revolves around dissecting beloved titles to explore whether they have truly earned their acclaim or if nostalgia has skewed perceptions. In each episode, the hosts share personal memories and nostalgic connections while providing a critical analysis of a game's design, mechanics, and narrative depth. The discussions frequently cover a mix of genres, introducing listeners to both well-known classics and hidden gems, while also contrasting modern gaming standards against those of the past. This combination of personal storytelling and thoughtful critique sets the podcast apart, offering both nostalgia and fresh insights for seasoned gamers as well as newcomers to the genre.

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Retro Spectives launched 7 years ago and published 135 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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