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Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

This week, we play the sports ball. Or snake ball? Actually just kind of snake. Anyway, join us as we pilot our Serpents and see if we can defeat our opponent. How does our first snake game on the Game Boy fare? Listen to find out.

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

Game Release (US): Nov 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:59 - Mechanics

20:27 - Aesthetics

36:25 - Quiz

48:30 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

We are ninjas. Can we defeat all the enemies? Do we get soft locked by not having progression items? Join to find out as we talk about Ninja Boy on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Nov 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:08 - Mechanics

21:32 - Aesthetics

37:14 - Quiz

48:59 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

This week, we are discovering the ancient art of playing with stone, or something. We tackle probably our first proper analogue for a board game on the Game Boy with Ishido the Way of Stones. Join us to see if we know what we’re doing and if we are better than the CPU.

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

Game Release (US): Nov 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:40 - Mechanics

23:33 - Aesthetics

39:55 - Quiz

53:21 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

Join us for a take on an NES classic. We are playing Disney’s Ducktales on the Game Boy. We also have a super fun guest; TheLetterTen. Tune in to see what our thoughts are on this classic game.

Find Ten:

https://holdonletmesave.podbean.com/ 

https://bsky.app/profile/theletterten.gay 

https://thecosmiccircus.com/author/tensky/ 

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

Game Release (US): Nov 1990

00:00 - Introduction

06:31 - Mechanics

27:17 - Aesthetics

41:51 - Quiz

54:54 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

Let’s blow some bubbles! This week we try to get our favorite bubble out of the castle. Do we make it? Join us to find out what obstacles stand in our way with Bubble Ghost on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Nov 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:03 - Mechanics

18:53 - Aesthetics

36:00 - Quiz

46:41 - Outro

Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod 

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

We float away on a journey to save our brother with Balloon Kid on the Game Boy. Tune in to see our thoughts on the platformer from Nintendo.

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

Game Release (US): Oct 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:22 - Mechanics

23:15 - Aesthetics

35:24 - Quiz

47:12 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

Join the magic show with Snoopy. This is a nice quick episode where we are talking about Snoopy’s Magic Show on the Game Boy. Do we love it? Do we hate it? Listen to find out.

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

Game Release (US): Oct 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:58 - Mechanics

21:34 - Aesthetics

35:31 - Quiz

47:20 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

We hunt a bunch of Momos that obviously turn into peaches. Just come listen to our thoughts on Mr. Chin’s Gourmet Paradise for the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Oct 1990

00:00 - Introduction

06:02 - Mechanics

23:40 - Aesthetics

39:45 - Quiz

50:04 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

Did one of us actually guess the genre right last week, and it isn’t a puzzle game? We try to save the world from the Lord of Darkness. Join the Mercenary Force here on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Oct 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:58 - Mechanics

22:09 - Aesthetics

38:41 - Quiz

50:43 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

Kaiju on the Game Boy? That must mean it is time for the one and only, Godzilla. Surely this will be one of Toni’s favorites and Jeff probably couldn’t care less, right? Well, you’ll just have to tune in to find out.

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

Game Release (US): Oct 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:33 - Mechanics

24:21 - Aesthetics

37:45 - Quiz

49:20 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE! Okay, maybe it isn’t that exciting, but still, we are playing Wheel of Fortune on the Game Boy. Do we solve the puzzle and win big? Or do we go bankrupt? Listen to find out. 

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

Game Release (US): Sept 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:26 - Mechanics

22:36 - Aesthetics

37:54 - Quiz

50:02 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

I was going to make a description mimicking the totally rad tone of the manual, but I just can’t. Join us as we talk about Skate or Die: Bad ‘N Rad for the Game Boy and maybe just see why it is better that I just didn’t try to mimic the manual. 

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

Game Release (US): Sept 1990

00:00 - Introduction

06:05 - Mechanics

25:49 - Aesthetics

40:51 - Quiz

49:50 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

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): Sept 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:48 - Mechanics

18:47 - Aesthetics

29:53 - Quiz

41:40 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

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, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.

Game Release (US): Sept 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:57 - Mechanics

26:15 - Aesthetics

40:40 - Quiz

51:49 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

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 plenty of our own opinions.

Game Release (US): Sept 1990

00:00 - Introduction

06:26 - Mechanics

29:54 - Aesthetics

47:14 - Quiz

58:21 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

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.

Game Release (US): Sept 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:36 - Mechanics

35:53 - Aesthetics

50:45 - Quiz

1:02:54 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

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. 

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

Toni’s Level: 10PVE PVEPH K0294 UB9KT 4H269 02470 V8AJK 0VU0Y 0YR5P 0HL

Game Release (US): Sept 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:18 - Mechanics

26:28 - Aesthetics

38:56 - Quiz

51:22 - Outro

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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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

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 facts, and plenty of our own opinions.

Game Release (US): Aug 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:59 - Mechanics

23:16 - Aesthetics

38:14 - Quiz

48:43 - Outro

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Help us save Marian from the evil street gang. Join us for our first beat 'em up on the Game Boy with Double Dragon.

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

Game Release (US): Aug 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:12 - Mechanics

27:19 - Aesthetics

44:20 - Quiz

55:39 - Outro

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Can you really call it Penguin Wars if there is only one penguin? How does the rat even see over the table? Can bats really lift that much weight? We probably don’t answer any of those this week, but see what we do have to say about Penguin Wars on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:46 - Mechanics

21:48 - Aesthetics

36:50 - Quiz

47:26 - Outro

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This week, we delivered some papers with Paperboy on the Game Boy. How does this classic hold up on our handheld? Tune in to find out.

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

02:05 - Mechanics

16:33 - Aesthetics

34:29 - Quiz

46:25 - Outro

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This week, we see if some banks will kindly let us have all of their coins. Also there is a pyramid with a giant diamond? We are playing Lock ‘N’ Chase on the Game Boy. 

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:33 - Mechanics

23:48 - Aesthetics

36:20 - Quiz

46:07 - Outro

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Can we defeat the Destroyers? Can we save the Ghoul Realm? Can Jeff do mental math? Find out this week on Critical DMG. We cover Gargoyle’s quest, our first RPG on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:39 - Mechanics

25:23 - Aesthetics

42:11 - Quiz

53:12 - Outro

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This week, we show off our dexterity on the Game Boy. Well, actually we just play as a kid named Dexter, but same thing. Join us as we dive into this Othello-esq puzzle game.

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:22 - Mechanics

22:43 - Aesthetics

37:34 - Quiz

50:01 - Outro

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Is this game about Greek mythology? Not really. How about labyrinths? Also no. Join us this week to find out what Daedalian Opus is doing on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:22 - Mechanics

16:16 - Aesthetics

32:17 - Quiz

43:23 - Outro

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This week, we’re stepping back up to the plate with Base Loaded. Our second baseball game here on the Game Boy. Will this one strike out like the original Baseball, or hit a home run? Join us to find out.

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:29 - Mechanics

28:18 - Aesthetics

42:45 - Quiz

55:18 - Outro

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Nanana nanana nanana…Wait, that's the wrong super hero. We’re trying to save Mary Jane. Help our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man save his wife here on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Jul 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:40 - Mechanics

24:35 - Aesthetics

39:57 - Quiz

51:41 - Outro

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This week, we take on the Dragon. Okay it is actually a turtle. Join us as we match tiles with Shanghai on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Jun 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:19 - Mechanics

22:21 - Aesthetics

38:37 - Quiz

53:27 - Outro

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Help Batman defeat the Joker in the Game Boy adaptation of Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman movie. Can we save Gotham? Join us this week to find out.

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

Game Release (US): Jun 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:09 - Mechanics

30:01 - Aesthetics

45:20 - Quiz

57:46 - Outro

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This week we are drawing some lines on the Game Boy! I promise it is more fun than that sounds. Join us as we try to navigate our Marker and wall off the Qix. 

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

Game Release (US): May 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:23 - Mechanics

22:00 - Aesthetics

43:30 - Quiz

54:53 - Outro

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Jump in our next ultra high tech flying machine to save the world from King Nemesis. This time we pilot the Proteus 911, collect power ups, and shoot down enemy ships on the Game Boy with Nemesis.

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

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

07:45 - Mechanics

25:16 - Aesthetics

41:31 - Quiz

58:28 - Outro

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Do you have what it takes to become a bowling pro? Travel around the world and find out with World Bowling on the Game Boy. Position your character, get your hook just right, and nail your power to throw a strike.

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Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:55 - Mechanics

22:27 - Aesthetics

40:38 - Quiz

55:01 - Outro

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Is this another puzzle game? Is Qbillion a number? Why is a mouse toppling tiles? In this episode we might even answer some of these questions. Come help Mr. Mouse push tiles around with Qbillion on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:16 - Mechanics

24:52 - Aesthetics

39:17 - Quiz

52:20 - Outro

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The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

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NFL Football comes to the Game Boy. Will this game easily strut to the end zone and be the best sports game we’ve played? Or will we be blind sided by a doozy? Join us to find out as we bust out our helmets and pigskins to take on the NFL.

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

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

03:22 - Mechanics

24:05 - Aesthetics

34:54 - Quiz

46:29 - Outro

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The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

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We are digging more holes this week. Will this Heiankyo Alien best Hyper Lode Runner and Boomer’s Adventure, or will it be buried along with them? Find out with our next trap-em-up on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:19 - Mechanics

27:29 - Aesthetics

47:37 - Quiz

59:36 - Outro

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The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

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Join us for an exciting cube game…or squares, who knows. We’ve got another puzzle game on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:18 - Mechanics

20:52 - Aesthetics

36:31 - Quiz

47:18 - Outro

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Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

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Will you help Kenshiro, the legendary First of the North Star defeat the forces of evil, or will you choose to rule the wastelands with an iron fist? To win you will need to punch, kick, and use Hokuto Shinken to best your enemies. Choose your fighter and compete in the 10 big brawls for the king of the universe on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:13 - Mechanics

25:14 - Aesthetics

38:30 - Quiz

50:55 - Outro

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Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Teke Teke! Lets help Boomer through his adventure to defeat Zoozoon and save Asmik world. Join us for our next trap-em-up puzzle game here on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

06:36 - Mechanics

25:51 - Aesthetics

37:23 - Quiz

46:15 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Join us in the swamp for some pinball with Revenge of the ‘Gator. The first pinball game we have come across here on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Mar 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:11 - Mechanics

20:46 - Aesthetics

33:44 - Quiz

41:15 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Join us for some fun in the sun. Bring your sunscreen for sick volleyball action on the Game Boy with Malibu Beach Volleyball.

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

Game Release (US): Mar 1990

00:00 - Introduction

06:14 - Mechanics

23:13 - Aesthetics

39:28 - Quiz

48:18 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Help Kwirk save his girlfriend Tammy tomato as we get a healthy dose of vegetables on the Game Boy this week.

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

Game Release (US): Mar 1990

00:00 - Introduction

07:04 - Mechanics

23:37 - Aesthetics

44:34 - Quiz

53:56 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

What’s up, Doc? Want to help us save Honey Bunny? Sufferin’ Succotash! The Rascals; Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Wiley Coyote, and Yosemite Sam won’t make it that easy. Help Bugs Bunny with the Looney Tunes on the Game Boy in The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle.

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

Game Release (US): Mar 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:50 - Mechanics

27:03 - Aesthetics

42:25 - Quiz

51:07 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Challenge the Reticulon in the Solar Striker on the Game Boy.

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

Game Release (US): Feb 1990

00:00 - Introduction

07:42 - Mechanics

29:24 - Aesthetics

41:47 - Quiz

51:42 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Hyper Lode Runner: worth the batteries? Join us to find out.Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.

Game Release (US): Feb 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:05 - Mechanics

25:29 - Aesthetics

39:58 - Quiz

47:17 - Outro

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. 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Dust off your driver and meet us at the Game Boy Club for our next sports game.

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

Game Release (US): Feb 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:35 - Mechanics

21:51 - Aesthetics

38:42 - Quiz

45:27 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

Manual labor on the Game Boy? Come move some boxes with Boxxle, or Sokoban if you’d rather call it that.

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

Game Release (US): Feb 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:27 - Mechanics

21:03 - Aesthetics

40:40 - Quiz

51:10 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces 

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

We venture into the Fortress of Fear to defeat Malkil.

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

Game Release (US): Jan 1990

00:00 - Introduction

06:31 - Mechanics

27:52 - Aesthetics

44:02 - Quiz

54:39 - Outro

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. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 
And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

This week, we pop wheelies and take on head spinning loops with Motocross Maniacs.

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

Game Release (US): Jan 1990

00:00 - Introduction

05:42 - Mechanics

30:13 - Aesthetics

46:14 - Quiz

54:44 - Outro

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. Find more information here: ⁠https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/⁠ 

Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: ⁠https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/⁠ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces⁠  

The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

Special episode this week. We take a look back at the games released in 1989.

Release (US): 1989

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Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ 

And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license.

Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it.

Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com