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The Retro Adventurers

The Retro Adventurers
Text Adventure Games
Interactive Fiction
Retro Adventure Games
Game Development
Technology
The Dark Crystal
Ship Of Doom
Colossal Cave
The Tracer Sanction
Sphinx Adventure
Twin Kingdom Valley
Valhalla
Swiss Family Robinson
Kingdom Of the Seven Stones
Personal Experiences
Shakespeare
Infocom
Avon
Emergent Gameplay
Down Among the Dead Men

Explore classic text adventure games from legendary publishers and authors including Magnetic Scrolls, Level 9, Infocom, Scott Adams, and Interplay. A podcast for fans of GET LAMP, Eaten By a Grue, The Classic Adventurer, Renga In Blue, and Quest For Clues. Follow us on your favorite podcast app, and keep the conversations going on Facebook and Bluesky.

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Latest Episodes

Get ready to type out every letter in "dodecahedron"!

Nick, Jason, and Ben play two games steeped in math, science, and trippy physics in this episode. Beyond the Tesseract by David Lo is the appetizer course, a game originally designed in TRS-80 Le... more

WE'VE GOT TEXT ADVENTURE SIGN!!

Ben, Jason, and Nick stooge their way through two comedy games. First up is the 1993 Matt Barringer "classic" Detective as put (unofficially) through the wringer of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 crew by CE Forman a... more

Ben, Jason, and Nick set sail for adventures new and old on this episode, starting with 10 CAVE ADVENTURE, so named for the number of BASIC lines making up its entire codebase. They then head to the Commodore VIC-20 for a crack at Young Arthur's Ques... more

Ben, Jason, and special guest Dave "Velociraptor" of This Week in Retro take on a double dose of robot-themed games. First up is Souls of Darkon by Andy Walker, published by Taskset and Bug-Byte for Amstrad CPC, Spectrum, and Commodore 64. The robot ... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Golden
Author of Sherlock Holmes: Another Bow, prolific writer spanning multiple genres.
Episode: Episode 24 - A Conversation with Peter Golden
Christian Neuhaus
Noted international Sherlockian expert and co-author of 'You've Ruined a Perfectly Good Mystery'
Episode: Episode 23 - Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes: Another Bow, and Sherlock: Riddle of the Crown Jewels
Iain Lee
A notable figure from the 90s and host of multiple podcasts.
Iain Lee's Random Access Memories
Episode: Episode 18 - Bored of the Rings / Calixto Island with Iain Lee
Jonathan Partington
Developer of several classic text adventure games, associated with Cambridge University.
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Episode: Episode 16 - A Conversation With Jonathan Partington
Mark Hardesty
Assisted in scheduling the interview with Jonathan Partington.
Episode: Episode 16 - A Conversation With Jonathan Partington
Ron Martinez
A developer of interactive fiction and author of classic text adventures.
Headcanon, Invention Arts
Episode: Episode 11 - A Conversation with Ron Martinez
Chad Fifer
Host of the podcast Strange Studies of Strange Stories, focused on Lovecraftian literature and gaming culture.
Strange Studies of Strange Stories
Episode: Episode 10 - The Lurking Horror and Crypt of Medea
Robin Raymond
Neo-retro developer and creator of Kingdom of the Seven Stones
The Future was 8 Bit
Episode: Episode 9 - A Conversation with Robin Raymond
Tim Gilberts
Founder of Gilsoft and co-developer of The Quill and PAW
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Episode: Episode 5 - A Conversation With Tim Gilberts

Hosts

Jason Compton
Co-host of The Retro Adventurers
Ben Collier
Co-host of The Retro Adventurers
Dave Hawkins
Co-host of The Retro Adventurers

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Showed Up for the Retro Adventure… Stayed for the Engaging Hosts!

    One of those rare podcasts that lures you with an intriguing subject (Classic 8-Bit Text Adventures) but a few episodes in, you discover the hosts could make any topic entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shroomAzoom
    Canada7 months ago
  • Cumbo lives!

    Good to hear Cumbo on episode 1

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RainMan999
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent dialogue about old text games

    Very promising!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eskeandersen
    Denmark2 years ago

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The nostalgic element attracts a dedicated audience who enjoys the blend of historical context and game review.
Listeners are incredibly engaged, often highlighting the hosts' ability to make any topic enjoyable, particularly appreciating discussions around classic 8-bit text adventures.
The dialogue tends to be positive, with many affirming the value found in the exploration of both content and storytelling.

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Episode 16 - A Conversation With Jonathan Partington
Q: What do you think we should play next from the Jonathan Partington archives?
You could try Murdac. Murdac is a bit more sympathetic to the player.
Episode 16 - A Conversation With Jonathan Partington
Q: Can you talk about what it was that hooked you?
I liked writing puzzles. People could interact in fiction a lot, which drew me to text adventures.
Episode 7 - A Conversation with Roberta and Ken Williams
Q: Can you tell us about your new books?
Ken's book 'Not All Fairy Tales Have Happy Endings' discusses the rise and fall of Sierra, while Roberta's 'Farewell to Tara' focuses on historical themes.
Episode 7 - A Conversation with Roberta and Ken Williams
Q: What challenges did you face in the transition from the text-based games to graphical adventures?
Roberta highlighted that designing interactive stories is challenging as it requires breaking the narrative into parts while keeping players engaged.
Episode 7 - A Conversation with Roberta and Ken Williams
Q: How did your experiences with boat life and COVID lead to developing Colossal Cave?
Ken and Roberta adapted their life on the boat by integrating their interests in gaming while navigating challenges posed by the pandemic, allowing them to start programming again.

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

Focused on the exploration of classic text adventure games, the content highlights discussions on notable titles from a variety of legendary publishers such as Infocom and Magnetic Scrolls. The hosts engage in detailed discussions about gameplay mechanics, narrative techniques, and the evolution of the genre, often through interviews with industry guests, giving listeners an insider's view into game development and storytelling. Fun anecdotes, listener interactions, and reviews of past episodes further enrich the conversations, providing a nostalgic and informative experience for both new and seasoned fans of text adventures. Unique elements include the blend of literary analysis with game design, emphasizing how classic literature informs ... more

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2. Christian Neuhaus
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4. Jonathan Partington
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6. Ron Martinez
7. Chad Fifer
8. Robin Raymond

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