Deleted Saves

In this retrospective review, I talk about my history with the Metal Gear Solid franchise, or what I have played of it. Do I come out the other side a worshipper of Kojima-san and his giant galaxy brain? Uh, no. But, you know, I certainly experienced these titles like everyone else did! Drop by and give it a listen, you just may gain some perspective.

Well howdy fellow consumers! Seems we have a special today over at Cap-Co: an all-you-can-kill zombie plague! On this episode, I talk about my short stay in the Dead Rising universe of games, how it riffs on the media that inspired it, what the games have to say to us, and how I think they hold up today. Be ready for some thoughts, because I have plenty of them about these titles.

I walked with a zombie last night...On this episode, in what is my longest show to date, I offer my thought, recollections, and mini reviews of the Resident Evil games I have played that I didn't cover as their own single episodes, as well as some of the media surrounding this nearly 30 year old series of games. How did the games fare? Are some of these your favorite titles or could you do without them? Did you play just the main entries or any spin-offs like I did? Stay a while as I opine on this august series. Just make sure to keep a shotgun handy.

Dante may not have had to go through the nine circles of Hell, but after multiple titles of thumb-blistering action, I was certainly feeling like I had to. On this episode I give my thoughts on the games of the Devil May Cry series I have played. How did it do, and where do I think the series is going from here? Drop in for a slice of (digital) pizza and watch the fireworks, baby!

Man, do vampires ever suck. On this episode I give my retrospective review of the remaining games of the five entries to the Legacy of Kain series - did you know there were five mainline titles? - and some tidbits about the cancelled games we missed out on. How do they fit together as a series, and does it hold up? Listen in and I'll give you all the information on this topic.

This was how the world ended; not with a whimper, but with a whole series of bangs. On this episode I talk about my time with the remained of the Fallout games I haven't otherwise covered previously. How did they stand up over time? And what does this mean for the future of the series? Come by and give it a listen!

Stick 'em up and then drop the gun! This week I'm covering my time with a smattering of crime simulator and police simulator games from various franchises or one off games, mostly brought to you by Rockstar Games. I haven't covered too many games before from these genres, but hopefully this episode can explain why. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode I try and tackle, in the best way I can, my time with the three main line entries of the Kingdom Hearts series of games. I know there are way more than that, but this is what I could do, alright? Stop by and listen to a little bit of history and a lot of convoluted storytelling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Okay, it's time to tackle the remainder of the Square Enix library of Final Fantasy games I've played. On this episode I do just that, touching on main line series entries, a few side story games, and a few more odds and ends related to the long-running franchise. Love them, hate them, or somewhere in-between, I at least gave them a fair shot to see how fantastic they could be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode, I delve into my time and history with some of BioWare's best known and most beloved titles, to see where I stand on them, and where I stand now having experienced them. Will they come out well and stand the test of time, and am I still a fan after all these years? Give this a listen to know more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode I give a retrospective on the remaining games in the Legend of Zelda series I have not otherwise reviewed, and my thoughts on the scope of this legendary series. It's dangerous to go alone! Take this episode with you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this first retrospective review episode, I talk about my thoughts on the history and future of the Castlevania series, and all the games I played but never reviewed on an individual basis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

It's time for Season 6, folks. Strap in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Alright chooms, prepare to get merced as I brain rot speak my way through one of the most anticipated but disappointing titles of the 2020s, Cyberpunk 2077, with the Phantom Liberty update. What did this game turn out to be, anyway, after all the patches and updates to fix the issues came along, and what did we get in the end? Are we better for it? Settle in with a synthsirloin burrito and an energy drink because clean water is a rarity as I discuss my time and waning interest in this title. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

This week I review Doki Doki Literature Club like I'm in a cage mach with it. Episodes like this are the reason I don't have and can't get sponsors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode I discuss my time with the remake of System Shock, the original, from Nightdive Studios. It's certainly something, I'll say that much. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

In space pretty much your entire squad can hear you scream. This week I give my thoughts on Aliens: Dark Descent, a tactical squad based role playing game. As far as games based on this aging franchise go, this is a really good one, and despite a few minor issues really should be on the radar of more folks. Give the episode a listen, you might even earn some Company shares doing so! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode I render my verdict on Final Fantasy XVI, or 16 if you like, and my time with it. Note that I didn't say opinion, I said verdict. This game needs to go before some kind of court for something, I'm just not sure what. But I'll be happy to make my case for you in the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Ready for yet another Dungeons and Dragons game review, listeners? Well consider it done, guv'nah! On this episode I discuss the oddly beautiful BioWare mess that is Neverwinter Nights, where the game literally doesn't get good until 80 hours in and you load up a completely different game as DLC. This one's a bit of a spicy D&D take, but give it a listen, won't you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this Powered by the Patrons of Deleted Saves episode, I render my opinion and thoughts on Pentiment, a whodunnit set in the 1500s and made to look like an animated illuminated manuscript. I had a lot of thoughts on this one, so be ready. If you would like to become a patron of the show, please got to Patreon.com and look for Deleted Saves Podcast. All donations go directly towards maintaining the show itself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode I go way back into the PlayStation 2 pile to review a game I probably should have reviewed a long time ago, but I didn't think there would be any real interest. I believe I was wrong about that, so I will correct it now. This week I give my thoughts on the 2005 game The Punisher, based on Marvel's skull-wearing, Mafia killing anti-hero. Oh boy, let's see how this one fared in the fullness of time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode, I offer my thoughts on the latest entry into the Alone in the Dark franchise, a remake of the 1992 original survival horror title known as Alone in the Dark 2024. How did this game do in reviving its dormant franchise, and were the faces of known actors able to help get players interested? Go on, guess. When you are ready, go ahead and listen to the episode and I'll tell you all about this remake. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Here we are back in remake territory with a JRPG I don't think a lot of people we asking for. I offer my thoughts on Star Ocean: the Second Story R, what has changed since the 1999 original, if anything, and what it was like to finally complete this game 25 years after I was unable to complete the original. Drop by for a listen and see how it all turned out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

This week special guest Kermit the Grog discussed his love for organizing and inventory management with Backpack Hero. Will you catch the organization bug? And just how does this indie title hold a place next to Resident Evil 4? Take a listen to find out! Kermit the Grog can be found as a co-host of That Time I Got Reincarnated In The Same World As An Anime Podcaster and hosts his own segment there called Shonen Jumping The Gun --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Just when your thought it was safe to be a bit cheeky about people's religious faith, Blasphemous 2 comes in to put the scare in sacred. In this episode I offer my thoughts on this Metroidvania religious horror sequel. Did it live up to the theme set by its predecessor? Will we all be struck by lightning for playing it? Come listen and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

This week is a special episode by long-time Patron and friend of the show/fellow podcaster Isekai Sensei-Sama, a.k.a. Brad, as he discusses his time with and impressions of breakout hit Helldivers II. Will the combined forces of bug, robots and gaming controversies outwit the People of Super Earth? Come by for a listen and find out! If you are curious (and you should be) about what Isekai Sensei-Sama and his crew are doing over in the anime and manga world, check them out on their show That Time I Got Reincarnated In The Same World As An Anime Podcaster, available on all major podcast platforms. Also check them out at: animepodcasterreincarnation.com and find the man himself on Twitter/X. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Oh look, another fantasy epic. Where'd I leave my sword and shield this time? On this episode, I offer my thoughts on my time with Divinity: Original Sin, a successfully Kickstarted title by the folks who recently brought the world Baldur's Gate 3. Just what was this title about and was it worth the effort? Drop by to listen and we'll all learn about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

This episode is Powered by the Patrons of Deleted Saves, and I thank them very much for their donations. This week I talk about my time with Crow Country, the indie darling of the moment, and how I made my way through this little PS1 demake style haunted theme park. Is it the bright spark we were told it is, or is it just another questionable indie title that no one will remember? Come by and sit a spell and I'll tell you what I think. If you too would like to become a Patron of the show, search for Deleted Saves Podcast on Patreon. All donations go directly towards maintaining the show itself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode, I give my thoughts on one of the best Soulslikes of 2023, the puppet-driven Lies of P. Will the story of Pinocchio survive a grimdark world of murderous machines and monstrous men? Come by, take a listen and find out for yourself. I'll tell you no lies, just personal opinions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

We're all drowning in remakes and remasters, and combing the desert landscape looking for new ideas in the gaming world, and while indies have helped, they are not the whole solution. In this episode, I throw out some franchise ideas to weary developers looking for something new, or something old made new again, to try and keep this decrepit engine that is Triple A gaming going for just a bit longer before it crashes. Listen close, I'm dropping some wisdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

I have been fascinated by the idea of the speedrunning of video games since I found it several years ago. In this episode, I take an outsiders view of this corner of the hobby and what it could mean for retro gaming and for the historic preservation for games as a whole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Hello, listeners! On this episode I take a look back at Fallout 4, seen though a 2024 lens with the recent PS5 Upgrade, an obvious slap dash tie-in to the success of the streaming Fallout show. This game was not the start of this series being contentious among players, but it was about to bring things to a head for Fallout and Bethesda. I'll give you my thoughts on it, and we'll see where we end up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Hello listeners! This week I am doing something a little different and taking a look at the state of the gaming industry in 2024. The future's so bright we're all gonna have to wear shades! Give it a listen, I'm sure it will be enlightening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Let us step into our boots and gun belts once again listeners as I talk about yet another Wild West themed video game. On this episode I give my thoughts on Weird West, a top-down twin stick horror shooter RPG. That's a lot going on at once in its description. It fits, as there is a lot going on with this game. Come by an listen to discover just what it is about and why the genre it is part of, the weird western, is seen that way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Once more on a lethal European vacation! On this episode I offer my thoughts and opinions on the Resident Evil 4 Remake. How does it compare to the original? Was this remake necessary? Was it even scary? I'm sure you have your thoughts but these are mine, so come listen to one more opinion on the subject. Maybe I'll even change your mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Well. here we are again talking about a game I've covered more than once. This week I give my thoughts on the Dead Space remake, complete with mean comments about its publisher and glowing praise for its developer and the game itself. How many space zombies can Isaac Clarke kill this time? Give it a listen to hear the squishy answer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

TREE!!! Don't worry, you'll get the joke. On this episode, I give my thoughts on my time with Elden Ring, the smash hit of 2022. How much was George R. R. Martin actually involved and why am I unimpressed with his work? How much Berserk can Miyazaki fawn over? And why was this such a big hit? I give it to you from my point of view as always and I'll let you decide for yourself from there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode, I will be discussing my time with the Demon's Souls Remake and offering my thoughts on why it is significant from its brethren. Or should I say the game that started it all. But why the remake version? Tune in to find out all about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Hmmm? Oh sorry. You caught me thinking about the Roman Empire. Anyway, this week I offer my thoughts on Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, a little historic context, and giant robot mecha anime fighting machines. Was this title everything a FromSoft game should be, or was it something else entirely? Come check it out and we'll contemplate it together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Oh boy, here we go back into Nintendo waters. This week I offer my thoughts on Metroid Dread, my first return to the series after almost three decades away. It is certainly, if nothing else, a Metroid game! What it is after that, I'm not really sure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Excelsior, true believers! (TM) On this episode I do a two-for of the Marvel's Spider-man games and discuss my time with both Peter Parker and Miles Morales and a bit about my own history with the business and being an art teacher. How does that all work? Give this one a listen to find out, Spider-fans! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Oh boy, I come out swinging on this one, but in the game's defense, not to deride it as so many have. I offer my thoughts on my time with The Callisto Protocol, our Dead Space substitute for today. This is another in my problematic favorites series, and while it does have issues, the real issue was everything else that didn't have much to do with the actual game. Hold onto your ears folks, it's showtime! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Ever wonder what the French Revolution would have looked like with robots? On this episode, I will be covering just that with my thoughts on Steelrising, a French-made Souls-like of above average quality. Can you pilot your killer dancer robot through a burning Paris to uncover why everything went crazy? Or do you just want me to cover the highlights? Either way, stop by and give this one a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

On this episode I give my thoughts on Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, the first cartoon mascot action platform game I've played since Jak and Daxter II. Almost twenty years is long time. Was it any good? Why this game after so long? Give this episode a listen and all will be explained. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Once more into the Dungeons and Dragons breech, my listeners, so dust off your minis and dice as I give my thoughts on 1994's Ravenloft: Strahd's Possession. As a dungeon crawler, is it any good? Was it able to stand out against its competitors? Why have I covered this setting so much? I'm not sure I can answer all those questions, but give this a listen anyway, won't you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Well, this one is probably going to annoy some of the Star Wars fan base. On this episode I talk about my experience with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order as a Star Wars outsider. Why did anyone in their right mind think this was a Souls-like? Is this what Star Wars is really like? How am I even supposed to pronounce any of this? Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, we need to talk... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Man, am I late to this franchise. On this episode I offer my thoughts on Luigi's Mansion 3, the third entry in this weird ghostbusting series. Why this game, now? Because it's what I played as a Super Mario Bros outsider. Give it a listen anyway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

What do you do with a drunken sailor early in the morning? Feed him to an Outer God, that's what! On this episode I give my thoughts on Dredge, where pro fishing meet Cthulhu f'htagning in the most colorful way possible. This was another indie darling, but does it stand up? Absolutely, if you let it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Yee haw! Time to kill us some vampires, cowpokes! This week I give my opinion on Evil West, a historic fantasy game of cowboys versus vampires in which we rip off God of War 2018 in the best way possible. Is it a solid double A title? Did I completely mispronounce names all the way through the recording with abandon? Just how does it feel to punch a werewolf in the face with an electrified gauntlet then blast it with a shotgun? I can answer at least two of those questions, so come take a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Cowabunga, again! On this episode I give my thoughts on TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, a modern day beat 'em up starring everyone favorite sewer dwelling martial arts reptiles. With callbacks galore and fluid combat, this is perhaps one of the best modern examples of this genre available. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support

Welcome to Season Five! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deleted-saves/support