Explore every episode of the podcast The Retro Breakdown
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| Mario Clash (Virtual Boy) and the Nintendo Cinematic Universe | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:51:07 | |
The first episode of many recorded from my new place in Korea, and it's a Virtual Boy game because why not? Star Fox in the new Mario movie implies that you reasonably could set up a Star Fox movie off of this and create a whole Nintendo Cinematic Universe so WE TALK ABOUT THIS FOR A BIT. NOTICE: Episodes will be bi-weekly for a while - I'm moving and it's going to mess with the schedule for a month or two. In fact, by the time you read this, I will be on the other side of the planet! So that's cool. Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer | |||
| Balloon Kid (Game Boy) and the Final Ohio Podcast | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:55:08 | |
This podcast has always been recorded remotely, but this is the last one, at least for a long while, that will be at least half-recorded in Ohio. Perhaps appropriately, it's about a kid going on a flying adventure. NOTICE: Episodes will be bi-weekly for a while - I'm moving and it's going to mess with the schedule for a month or two. In fact, by the time you read this, I will be on the other side of the planet! So that's cool. Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer | |||
| Mr. Driller 2 and the Resident Evil Bulk Purchase | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:51:16 | |
The point of this week's episode is that Mr. Driller as a game is whatever, but the LORE IS DEEPER THAN YOU COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE. Also, I guess I'm just gonna play all the Resident Evil games now? I bought a bunch of them mid-podcast and am getting ready to stream the first one as I publish this. Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| D (3DO) and the Assassin's Creed Haptic Feedback Vest | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:08:14 | |
Laura... Laura... Laura... LAURA! TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Marchen Maze (PC Engine) and the Manga-to-Anime Transition | 10 Oct 2023 | 01:01:30 | |
A new season of Spy x Family has dropped and that sends us into a discussion about the changing ways manga has gotten adapted into anime over the years (spoilers: it's better now). Also, the 6 companies that own everything, more Monster Hunter Now, and Tom asks why he was forced to play this week's podcast game! TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (GBC) and the One Piece History | 03 Oct 2023 | 01:12:17 | |
We're talking One Piece this week! Sort of! Tom is way behind in the manga, and TW watched a couple episodes of it back in 2006 or so, and also the whole thing is much older than we thought. Also, One Punch Man is still awesome. Both of us went into this podcast ready to dump on this game, and question Nintendo for dumping random trash on their service, but ACTUALLY? Super ambitious, really impressive attempt at translating 3D graphics to the Game Boy Color. It still isn't GOOD, but we get why it's there as a technical showcase. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC) and the Monster Hunter Now Review | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:25:14 | |
Turns out we both, independently, started playing Monster Hunter Now, the first Niantic game that has made any sense at all since they released Pokemon GO. You can definitely feel the guts of Pokemon GO - Niantic gonna Niantic, after all - but early impressions seem promising! The second Oracle game is complete, and with it comes a discussion on Oracle of Seasons itself, comparisons between the two, and impressions of the "linked game" functionality. There's a lot to unpack in this one. Also, Villain Bracket! TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja (NES) and the Dokapology | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:51:54 | |
Dokapon Kingdom continues on a confluence of unusual events that end with hitting what amounts to a 20% critical hit and it's all TW's fault. At this point I don't even know if people care who wins as long as it's somebody. Good. Dokapon is doing its job. Maybe it's over by now. Maybe not. Like Zero Wing, Bad Dudes is best remembered for weird memes and that's for the best. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| EnEn Angel (PS1) and the Three Hopes Hype | 12 Sep 2023 | 01:10:45 | |
After a year, TW finally plays Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and cannot stop gushing about it. Also, Yakuza 5 hunting, the awkward conclusion of the spiky hair bracket, and the best idea for an arcade game that will absolutely never, ever, ever happen. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (GBC) and the Chubawamba Album | 05 Sep 2023 | 01:29:29 | |
Today's parents are introducing their kids to old video games the way parents used to try to get their kids into older music or movies - change my mind. Related: The album name is Tubthumper. The song name is Tubthumping. I do not know why. This is like a part 1 of this podcast, as it's impossible to discuss all of Oracle of Ages without having also played Oracle of Seasons, but I haven't played Seasons yet, so that and the linked content will be covered in a future podcast (probably later this month)! TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Rollergames (NES) and the Rejected Evony Sponsorship | 29 Aug 2023 | 01:12:19 | |
Please enjoy as a deceptive mobile game with ads that are just lies offers a sponsorship and is turned down live during the recording! Also, a Vince McMahon conspiracy theory that is factually inaccurate in several ways but still plausible, first thoughts on Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and a look into a second version of Rollergames (arcade) that is significantly worse than the main one, despite being visually impressive. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Side Pocket (SNES) and the Mega Man Bundle Taxes | 22 Aug 2023 | 01:13:27 | |
Tom delivers some hard truths about the reality of TW's recent game purchasing binge. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB
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| Gimmick! (NES) and the Arcade Gambling Strategies | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:10:05 | |
We discuss a random paperback book featuring fully broken-down strategies for beating the hottest video games of 1982. Also, Gimmick is awesome and I can't believe I only just now played it. I also can't believe how many other people got paid for reviewing it without playing it at all. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Alleyway (Game Boy) and the Lazy Breakout | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:44:16 | |
It's Breakout but if you put absolutely no effort into doing anything interesting or unique at all. Ironically, this leads us into a whole discussion about how lazy game design was totally okay in 1989 because the unique thing about it was just the fact that you could play it on the go at all. Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Growl (Arcade) and the First Crash Bandicoot Experience | 08 Aug 2023 | 01:15:08 | |
It's time for a new week, a new game, and a new elimination bracket! We talk about Pikmin 4, the Zelda timeline and handheld Zelda games, and the weirdest possible way to play Crash Bandicoot. Then it's Growl, a game that explodes like 400 times before you actually start playing it, and is basically average despite us spending almost the whole discussion talking about all the crazy stuff we liked about it.
TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Kirby's Tilt 'n Tumble (GBC) and the Lofty Sky Games Stream | 01 Aug 2023 | 01:08:31 | |
It's shameless promotion time as TW has a sponsored stream for Lofty Sky Games! On August 8th at 7:00 PM EDT and August 10th at 8:00 PM EDT, he'll be checking out Shuyan Saga and Sky of Tides! Also, the end of the bracket challenge! Also, Kirby is a thing. It's not terrible but its novelty is unfortunately the best thing it has going for it. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Kid Chameleon (Genesis) and the 1850+ Screens | 25 Jul 2023 | 01:02:39 | |
Dokapon, Final Fantasy XVI, Fire Emblem, and the weirdest front-of-box feature maybe ever. We talk about things! TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Revenge of Shinobi (Genesis) and the Flying Bus Compromise | 18 Jul 2023 | 01:46:13 | |
Tom and I have a lot to catch up on, so this podcast is a big one! Elevation sickness, Fire Emblem Engage, Tears of the Kingdom, bad hotel TVs, and Back to the Future are all on the docket this week! Oh, and intellectual property licensing rights to popular comic book characters. For no real reason. Don't worry about it. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Game & Watch Gallery 3 (GBC) and the Not Finishing Fire Emblem Games | 11 Jul 2023 | 01:20:23 | |
TW and Tom recap one of the wildest Dokapon sessions imaginable, briefly touch on Fire Emblem Engage, and recap all the other Fire Emblem games they've played and subsequently dropped halfway through. Then we talk Game & Watch Gallery, which is like if you had a bunch of Tiger Electronics games but they were actually fun. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Pulseman (Genesis) and the Forced Disco Elysium Dialogue | 04 Jul 2023 | 01:37:37 | |
As TW nears the end of Disco Elysium, we try to zero in on what makes it so special, while also touching on Advance Wars, Final Fantasy XVI, and the price of T-shirts. Then we try to talk about Pulseman, but end up talking about Pokemon instead, oops. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB
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| Grimace's Birthday (GBC) and the Mario RPG Remake | 27 Jun 2023 | 01:33:37 | |
It's another Nintendo Direct Episode! We speed through the headlines we care about, talk a little about the headlines that weren't, and discuss a German Zelda coffee mug. We also played a McDonald's advertisement this week. Grimace's Birthday is a short, browser-based game that will run on a proper Game Boy Color, and is actually pretty decent for a 10-minute romp and purely transparent ad pandering! TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA) and the Diablo Blue Sentinels | 20 Jun 2023 | 01:23:51 | |
Tom and TW's first impressions of our 4-player story playthrough of Dokapon Kingdom Connect, TW has started playing Advance Wars Re-Boot Camp, and Tom has independently invented the concept of the Blue Sentinels faction in Diablo 4 PvP. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer Dokapon Kingdom Playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3rRXZIPewc&list=PLwwyEcb3PjvWNJ3AzeTHy7GiDkQkSdsWB | |||
| Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Genesis) and the Chained Echoes Impressions | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:18:06 | |
Hey all, it's only been a few weeks for you all, but Tom and I haven't recorded an episode in months, so there's lots to talk about! We got Diablo, Octopath, Chained Echoes, Tape to Tape, and pool. Like, just regular billiards. Also, we're not really talking about it yet, but we've started a Dokapon Kingdom playthrough every Monday on the Twitch channel listed below! Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin (PC) and the Greetings from Germany feat. Jessi! | 06 Jun 2023 | 01:18:46 | |
After a week off, Jessi fills in for Tom this week and we talk about our recent trip to Frankfurt, public transportation, the beginning of Dokapon, and of course, comparisons of Dark Souls 2 to Dark Souls 1 after Jessi's first playthrough came to a close. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Chibi-Robo! (GC) and the Black Friday Work Stories | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:25:48 | |
Before playing this game, the only thing I knew about it was "Divorce." After playing this game, that may actually still be the only thing I remember. Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Code Name: Viper (NES) and the Super Nintendo Switch | 23 May 2023 | 00:59:47 | |
Conversation number 1 billion about what we hope Nintendo does (and does not) do with their next console starts up this week's episode, followed by a battle of disappointments that leads to us just mercilessly dunking on Spore. The music in Code Name: Viper is by far the best thing about it. The optimal experience is just to listen to the music and forget the game exists altogether. But it was super fun to laugh about for a bit. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Largo Winch .// Commando SAR (PS1) and the Dokapon Pact | 16 May 2023 | 01:16:47 | |
"This action hero is MONEY," the back of the cracked jewel case tells us about Largo Winch, a character from a bygone era where billionaires were considered protagonists and not a reason to bring back guillotines. This guy owns an oil company, airline, news network, and is opening a chemical plant in Venezuela, and we're supposed to root for him. Luckily, "We Have James Bond at Home" is completely devoid of any charisma or likeable traits, so the fact that his game is a special kind of terrible is fun in its own way! Shoutouts to T of TKandM for sharing this fun little bit of nonsense with us! Also, WARNING: INCOMING DOKAPON Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Wario Land 3 (GBC) and the Good Bad Gas Station Food | 09 May 2023 | 01:08:25 | |
Another trip to the local game store, N64 troubleshooting, stories of ad-set at our retail jobs, and the guilty pleasures we have in eating bad food that's still good somehow. Talking about crappy gas station food seems ESPECIALLY relevant to Wario somehow. Wario Land 3 is weird and quirky and outstanding and distinctly different from just about anything else. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Kuru Kuru Kururin (GBA) and the Oyaji Hunter Mahjong | 02 May 2023 | 01:12:36 | |
A last-minute substitution on this week's game leads to a great discussion of how we can go back in time and save Yuji Naka from himself. Also, beating up perverts with Mahjong, a short retrospective on Final Fantasy 4, and the best characters in Octopath Traveler 2. Also, as luck would have it, Kuru Kuru Kururin is also very fun! This was a good week. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer
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| Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (SNES) and the Final Fantasy 2 Apologist | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:05:23 | |
Things just kinda work out this week as we play a classic Power Rangers game just as the classic Power Rangers nostalgia movie hits Netflix. Also, this game is BETTER THAN YOU THINK ACTUALLY PLAY IT! Meanwhile, Tom refers to Final Fantasy 2 as, and I quote, "so good." Discuss. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| The Bouncer (PS2) and the H.M.S. TiTanTic | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:05:22 | |
We went into The Bouncer expecting a high degree of oddity, and we were not disappointed. So much so that actually describing it proved something of a challenge. Also, thus begins the GAME FRANCHISE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT courtesy of our friend Swoggles, who we agree at this point is essentially like an unofficial show producer. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer
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| Burgertime Deluxe (Game Boy) and the Night into Dream | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:56:39 | |
This week we eliminate four classic games from existence, correct the record on excitement for video games, and talk about Tom's bizarre dream about, ironically, Nights Into Dreams. Burgertime Deluxe is a fun game and a decent upgrade from its simplistic original arcade edition, but don't expect too much from it, aside from a bizarre story and a shockingly high level of violence. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Gargoyle's Quest (Game Boy) and the Used Game Trade-In Decision | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:27:12 | |
TW trades in used games for the first time in a decade, E3 is cancelled again (the bigger news might actually be that it was technically un-cancelled for a time?), and we talk even more about Zelda - the final reward for Kinstones in Minish Cap, the generally assumed "original plans" for Ocarina of Time's Hyrule Field, and where you can and cannot ride a bear. Also, we don't mention that Gargoyle's Quest is one of the first games Yoko Shimomura worked on, but MAN IS IT A GOOD ONE. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer
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| The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA) and the Identical Deus Ex Experiences | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:30:35 | |
It's a week of adulting as we talk about deciding to make grown-up big number purchases, work things, and how we both own the original Deus Ex like three times between the two of us, for a grand total of like $2.90. Also, Kinstones are bad and they should feel bad. They say they bring you happiness and that is a lie. 10/10. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R (Arcade) and the America Daitoryo Senkyo | 21 Mar 2023 | 01:15:46 | |
We're back after a week off with a game that is essentially WarioWare, but made by Sega for arcades in the 90s! Also, we talk bootlegs and hacks, as well as one game that is neither - a Famicom game where you can simulate running for the 1988 American presidential election. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Mega Man Zero 4 (GBA) and the Kojima AI Friends | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:17:54 | |
"I don't want to use AI, I just want it to be a friend that does my work for me, like a co-creator." My Brother in Christ, that is WHAT USING AI IS. Have we learned NOTHING from Metal Gear Solid 2? Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| G-Loc: Air Battle (Arcade) and the Fist of the North Star Aerobics | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:10:46 | |
Birthday! Zelda Multiworld randomizer! Kenshiro fitness boxing! New Diablo seasons! Comfort games! Games with great lore that we don't actually like! Loss of Consciousness by G-Force! TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Super Mario Land: 6 Golden Coins (Game Boy) and the Deep Wario Lore | 28 Feb 2023 | 01:20:06 | |
Wario gets more play this week, as we go from the first in his spin-off title to his first-ever appearance, even though he looks like a mutant from a cheap horror movie. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ (GBA) and the Micro Podcast | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:58:09 | |
Yes, we are aware that an hour-long podcast is considered "normal" for basically anyone else, but it's micro for us. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Beyond Oasis (Genesis) and the February 2023 Nintendo Direct Recap | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:25:31 | |
There's a lot to get into this week, and by that I mean "we discuss a bunch of stuff from the Nintendo Direct, almost exclusively." Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Sonic CD and the Marvel Snap Breakdown | 07 Feb 2023 | 01:20:58 | |
Reminder that Sonic Mania is the best Sonic game and it's not close. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Mario Golf (N64) and the Punching Down At Rabbids | 31 Jan 2023 | 01:13:09 | |
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope continues to be exceptionally fun, expect when it gets dull, and occasionally mean? Also, we pick our favorite Mario, Zelda, and Megaman games, and ALMOST go off on a rant about Sonic, but we're saving that one. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Rock n' Roll Racing (SNES) and the Amiibo Salt | 24 Jan 2023 | 01:55:19 | |
The game with 5 very expensive songs and a famous announcer is essentially an improved sequel to RPM Racing, even though TW is more familiar with the predecessor. It's good, but definitely not meant for a single sitting. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Mario Party 2 (N64) and the Watching Initial D in 2023 | 17 Jan 2023 | 02:04:50 | |
I'll be honest, this is also a Mario Party 1 podcast, because we essentially talk about both. Yes, the skin on our palms will indeed come up, of course. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Game.com) and the Not Condoning Gambling | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:39:49 | |
Listen, I just want to say that all of the accounts I mentioned have been cashed out and closed as of the time of this episode's release. Don't gamble, kids. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| TMNT 3: The Manhattan Project (NES) and the Untranslated Card-Based RPG | 03 Jan 2023 | 01:36:18 | |
Happy New Year and welcome to technically sort-of our 4th year of The Retro Breakdown! Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Mario's Picross (Game Boy) and the King's Field | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:53:36 | |
We played a bunch of different things for small amounts of time this week, so let's talk about Picross, random New York Times puzzles, King's Field, and a bunch of other things? Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| The Retro Breakdown 2022 Game Tier List | 27 Dec 2022 | 02:10:00 | |
It's that time again! We played video games for 47 podcasts this year, and now it's time to separate the amazing ones from the ones we totally forgot about and never want to talk about again. From Sonic 3 to Riven to Home Alone (again), please enjoy the Retro Breakdown's 2022 Tier List! Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Home Alone (Genesis) and the Pain Meter | 20 Dec 2022 | 01:36:34 | |
It's December, and that means it's time for our third annual review of an awful Home Alone game, this one for Genesis (and not actually THAT awful?) We also talk River City Girls 2, Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core: Reunion, Bayonetta 3, and TW's stint on GDQ. FACT: This Home Alone game has a Pain meter, and that basically makes it the best Home Alone game by default. Send us an email to read on the show! theretrobreakdown@gmail.com TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||
| Gargoyles (Genesis) and the Medal of Honor Plagiarism | 13 Dec 2022 | 01:19:47 | |
I suppose technically it can't be plagiarism if you're just sampling your own music, but still, give that ending theme a listen this week. TW's Discord: https://discord.gg/dTrBruG Podcast games streamed live at: twitch.tv/timewanderer TW on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/timewanderer | |||