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On Topic Retro is a bi-weekly video game retrospective podcast. Each episode a game is chosen along with a panel of "experts" and we deep dive into experiences, development, gameplay, and music. Join us and enjoy the rich experiences from great perspec

John Cummins


    • May 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from On Topic Retro

    Ep 051 On Topic Kururin!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 52:44


    Tonight I'm joined by Sam Wagers and Micah from the Nintendo Pals. We get in the nitty gritty on speed running in Kuru Kuru Kururin! Get your Helirin ready because here we go!Intro (0:50)Experiences (5:30)Development (10:21)Story (16:27)Gameplay (18:06)Outro (42:42)Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.gamesIntro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.comIf you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here!https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 050 Twilight Princess!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 102:04


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 12, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Derek Adams as we survive the Twilight Zone! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen!Intro (0:50)Experiences (8:00)Development (20:50)Story (33:31)Gameplay (45:17)Outro (1:31:45)Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.gamesIntro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello!If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.comIf you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here!https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 049 Echoes of Wisdom!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 111:42


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 11, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Sam Wagers as stack beds and swim through water cubes! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) Experiences (4:45) Development (32:33) Story (40:01) Gameplay (1:00:14) Outro (1:42:28) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 048 On Topic Gaiden!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 80:22


    In this episode I'm joined by Retro Rewind Champions Adam Caporello and Michael Johnson! We talk Ninja Gaiden and just how awesome this game actually is! Intro (0:50) Experiences (4:56) Development (24:44) Story (40:01) Gameplay (41:33) Outro (1:12:14) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 047 The Minish Cap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 79:33


    On this episode of OTR I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Chris Logel. We shrink down to take an in depth look at the Minish Cap! Intro (0:50) Experiences (2:00) Development (15:44) Story (30:39) Gameplay (35:55) Outro (1:10:11) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 025 On Crazy Retro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 66:35


    This episode i'm joined by no other than Bozo and Dan Caporello himself! We get ready to make some money as we discuss Crazy Taxi! Intro (0:50) Experiences (2:00) Development (17:39) Gameplay (29:18) Outro (1:02:12) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Bonus 004 On Topic Modern! Unicorn Overlord!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 108:18


    On this bonus episode of OTM Sam Wagers, Adam Caporello, and I discuss the Fantasy Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord! If this doesn't get you to play this game I don't know what will. Intro (0:50) Experiences (7:00) Experiences Continued (34:03) Development (1:03:00) Music (1:23:34) Outro (1:38:47) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 046 Pokémon X and Y!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 122:53


    On this Episode I'm Joined by Maddie (AKA Purpleriolu) and TXTrey to talk Pokémon X and Y! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:05) Experiences (11:08) Development (33:01) Story (1:04:30) Gameplay (1:28:33) Outro (1:55:35) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 045 The Wind Waker!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 139:11


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 9, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Adam Caporello, and Derek Adams as board the King of Red Lions and swashbuckle our way to fight Ganondorf! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:35) Experiences (3:55) Development (35:33) Story (47:39) Gameplay Continued (1:34:18) Music (2:01:57) Outro (2:08:00) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 044 Game Boy 35th Anniversary!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 108:24


    On this episode I'm join by Shannon Eno and Eric from the AllN Podcast to celebrate the Game Boy's 35th birthday! We go AllN with our top 5 Gameboy games and more! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:19) Experiences (6:26) Development (29:15) Launch Titles (44:31) Top 5 (57:56) Multi Link (1:30:16) Outro (1:37:48) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 043 Four Swords/Four Swords Adventures/Tri force Heroes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 112:29


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 8, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Philip Paulson(Flightsy) as we see multiple Links for the first time in three multiplayer epics! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:00) Experiences (7:50) Development (24:14) Story (47:27) Gameplay (1:03:08) Outro (1:44:33) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 042 Spanky's Topic Retro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 72:32


    Sam, Adam, Bozo, and I squeeze every last drop out of Spanky's Quest and break it all down for everyone to hear! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:16) Experiences (8:11) Development (25:23) Story (28:25) Gameplay (32:38) Outro (59:00) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    On Topic Modern! Super Mario Bros. Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 136:37


    On this special bonus episode of On Topic Modern, I'm joined by Adam Caporello, Derek Adams, Presto the Magnificent, and Bill (A Gamer Looks at 40) to talk the wonderful Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Please enjoy and watch out for Wonder Flowers!

    Ep 041 Oracle of Seasons/Ages!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 116:14


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 7, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Chris Logel, and Bozo as we take a deep dive into the double dose of GBC medicine we never knew we needed! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (1:30) Experiences (4:25) Development (23:12) Story (34:07) Gameplay (49:09) Outro (1:44:32) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 040 Majora's Mask!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 129:17


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 6, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Sam Wagers, and Seth Sturgill as we take a deep dive into the sequel that made us feel and think about our time here for the first time! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:14) Experiences (5:50) Development (39:11) Story (57:54) Gameplay (1:10:41) Music (1:42:48) Outro (1:57:18) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 039 F-Topic X!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 94:16


    On this episode Sam Wagers, Bozo, and I hop in our hover cars and race towards the boost strips! We talk about F-Zero X! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (1:59) Experiences (6:03) Development (24:52) Story (43:28) Gameplay (54:34) Music (1:21:36) Outro (1:29:55) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 038 Ocarina of Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 121:36


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 5, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, MaddieBeth, Chris Logel, and Derek Adams as we take a deep dive into the game that brought the Legend of Zelda into 3D for the first time! Please enjoy this and Hey Listen! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:15) Experiences (3:52) Development (22:29) Story (32:44) Gameplay (43:07) Music (1:44:09) Outro (1:53:14) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 037 Link's Awakening

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 110:25


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 4, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and SNES IS LIFE (Joe) and we discuss Link's Awakening! We talk about how this game begins Zelda on handhelds and how different this one is! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:30) Experiences (5:40) Development (16:51) Story (45:25) Gameplay (52:28) Music (1:35:51) Outro (1:41:45) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 036 A Link to the Past!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 101:39


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 3, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Sam Wagers and we discuss A Link to the Past! We talk about how this game creates that Zelda formula that would be used for several Zelda games to follow it, and more! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:14) Experiences (5:00) Development (15:01) Story (29:26) Gameplay (39:31) Music (1:20:30) Outro (1:35:30) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: https://www.retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to mailto:ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    MS 006 TRAX

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 15:26


    This Microsode is dedicated to the Gameboy game TRAX. It's a super fun top down shooter with plenty of character! Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 035 Joy Topic Fight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 54:08


    On this episode I'm joined by no other that the Joy Mech Fight Champion, Savannah the Hyena! We thoroughly discuss the almost perfect Famicom fighting game! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:25) Experiences (5:00) Development (22:46) Story (26:01) Gameplay (30:37) Outro (50:17) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 034 On Topic Fusion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 102:48


    On tonight's episode i'm joined by Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy and Joe AKA SNES is Life! We spend lots of time getting lost in Metroid Fusion as well as collecting enough power ups to finish the episode in one piece! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (1:45) Experiences (6:13) Development (16:42) Story (25:16) Gameplay (38:11) Music (1:29:22) Outro (1:31:30) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 033 Zelda II The Adventure of Link!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 112:23


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 2, I'm joined by Shannon Eno, Chris Logel, and Derek Adams as we take a deep dive into the game that turned the Legend of Zelda into a side scroller for better or worse! Please enjoy this and share, be sure to give that lady some water! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:25) Experiences (4:03) Development (14:44) Story (38:18) Gameplay (54:11) Music (1:41:35) Outro (1:44:24) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 032 On Topic Kong Country 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 113:23


    On this episode Sam Wagers and Philip Paulson join me to talk about DKC 2! This episode was almost an after thought just like Donkey Kong in the game, but we pull of the funky flight and take you to Kong Kollege!!!! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:43) Experiences (7:42) Development (22:55) Story (33:48) Gameplay (42:30) Break (59:34) Music (1:40:22) Outro (1:45:44) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 031 The Legend of Zelda!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 91:31


    Welcome to OTR "Becoming the Hero", a podcast series on the Legend of Zelda game series! This episode is Part 1, I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Adam Caporello as we take a deep dive into the game that started it all, the titular Legend of Zelda! Please enjoy this and share, it's dangerous to listen alone! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:40) Experiences (4:00) Development (26.24) Story (50:32) Gameplay (1:01:26) Outro (47:36) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 030 On Topic Headdy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 55:26


    On this episode I'm joined by Shannon Eno to discuss the Retro Rewind game of May!  Dynamite Headdy!  Join us as we try to wrap our heads around how hard this old school Treasure game really is! Housekeeping:  DKC 2 will continue on into June as the RR game!  Go collect those DK coins for a chance to win $10!   Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:17) Experiences (9:03) Story (19:29) Gameplay (29:03) Outro (47:36)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 029 Super Topic Kart!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 59:33


    On this episode Liam and I go to the races with Super Mario Kart!  Come listen and don't spin out at the light as we grab an item box and have a great discussion! Retro Rewind Champions!   Intro (0:50) House Keeping (1:25) Experiences (5:58) Game Development (14:26) Gameplay (22:11) Gameplay Continued (38:10) Outro (54:09)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 028 Wave Topic Retro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 60:13


    On this episode, Bozo and I breakdown March's Retro Rewind game, Wave Race 64!  Be sure to join the RetroLogic discord to vote for our monthly Retro Rewind game and participate in the Retro Rewind Champions contest for a chance to win $10 for your game shop of choice!   Intro (0:50) House Keeping (3:25) Experiences (8:04) Game Development (22:05) Gameplay (27:07) Gameplay Continued (35:15) Outro (52:58)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 027 On Topic Prime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 85:06


    On this episode im joined by Eston Huff and Tim Aulph (Nintendo Dad No. 4) from the Film Logic Podcast.  We fill our misslie tanks and talk plenty of Metroid Prime!  The remaster just came out so it's the perfect time to go prime! Intro (0:50) House Keeping (2:30) Experiences (6:46) Game Development (29:33) Story (53.38) Gameplay (53:58) Outro (1:16:13) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 026 On Tetris Retro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 50:52


    On todays episode, I'm joined by Shannon Eno to talk about a Gameboy staple, Tetris!!! We avoid the pile up of legal battles, but still find a way to fill this episode up to the top! Season 2 housekeeping :  New Intro/Outro, Retro Rewind Champions, and Merch!   Intro (0:50) Experiences (6:08) Game Development (13:50) Gameplay (24:33) Other Games and Media (27:23) Outro (46:45) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Intro and Outro created by the one and only Adam Caporello! If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 024 On Fire Retro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 43:09


    On this episode I'm joined by Shannon Eno and Presto the Magnificent from the Off the Wah! podcast!  We spend some time discussing the great puzzle platformer Fire N' Ice on the NES!  Come check out our slippery assessment and decide if you gain the fire to go play this game! Intro (0:40) Experiences (2:41) Game Development (15:35) Story (19:00) Gameplay (24:33) Outro (36:43)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf  

    Ep 023 Super Topic Bros.!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 93:55


    On tonight's episode of OTR I'm joined by Liam Davenport(RetroGroove), Mute Dog, and Bozo to discuss the ultimate N64 party game!  Super Smash Bros.   Also an event that may or may not have happened.  Tune in to find out! Intro (0:40) Experiences (2:45) Mains (18:10) Game Development (24:01) Gameplay (39:07) Outro (43:48) Check out Mute Dogs Youtube channel here for great Nintendo content!   https://www.youtube.com/@MuteDog2019 Also check out this page on Slamfest '99 Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 022 On Topic Valkyrie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 51:04


    This week on OTR, Shannon and I talk about Dec's Retro Rewind game, The Legend of Valkyrie!  This game became playable on the Nintendo Switch recently thanks to the Arcade Archives series!  Come see what we had to say about it! Intro (0:40) Experiences (2:12) Game Development (10:56) Story (24:44) Gameplay (35:34) Outro (43:48) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 021 On Topic Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 94:27


    On this special Christmas Episode of On Topic Retro I talk to Flightsy, Spidershan, PrestotheMagnificent, MaddieBeth, PurpleRiolu, and Octorock himself, about our favorite Christmas memories!  After a bit the show gets off topic as it tends to do and we get into the generational gap between my guests!   All in all we have a blast! Intro (0:40) Memories (1:37) Off Topic Gen (43:53) Outro (1:15:00) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 020 Super Punch Topic Retro!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 85:04


    On this episode i'm joined by Philip Paulson AKA Flightsy himself, Will Schulz, and Chris Logel and we duke it out in a super discussion on the one and only Super Punch-Out!! Intro (0:40) Experiences (4:48) Game Develpment (27:02) Gameplay (42:02) Outro (1:16:04) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 019 Harvest Topic Retro!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 89:57


    On this episode I'm joined by Liam Davenport and Sam Wagers and we get our hands dirty harvesting a premium topic, Harvest Moon 64!   Intro (0:40) Experiences (1:00) Game Develpment (23:47) Story (36:44) Gameplay (41:16) Outro (1:23:05) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Bonus 002 On Topic Modern! Xenoblade Chronicles 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 167:15


    On this bonus episode of OTR i'm joined by Shannon Eno and Adam Caporello to discuss the titular Xenoblade Chronicles 3!  This show is full of *SPOILERS* so only tune in if you have played the game already!  Join us if you are looking for something a little more meaty, as this is the episode with the gall! Intro (0:40) Experiences (2:55) Game Develpment (41:11) Story (47:31) Outro (2:40:59) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf  

    Ep 018 On Topic X-Men!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 67:07


    This episode Shannon Eno and Chris Logel join me to talk about X-Men for the Sega Genesis!  It's not our favorite, but we still have a lot to say!   Intro (0:23) Experiences (2:00) Game Develpment (10:37) Story (15:55) Gameplay (25:25) Fun Facts (50:27) Outro (58:25) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 017 On Comix Retro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 55:34


    In this episode I'm joined by Chris Logel to discuss the often forgot Comic Zone.  This is one of Sega's wildest ideas for a beat em up and it leaves us wanting more! Intro (0:23) Experiences (2:00) Game Develpment (14:00)   Story (28:58) Gameplay (34:57) *Spoiler*-Ending (44:41) Fun Facts (48:20) Outro (50:12) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 016 Pokemon Topic Retro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 85:56


    Tonight on this special Pokemon episode, I'm joined by no other than Dan Caporello and Will Schulz!  We become pokemaniacs as we look back at where the series started! Intro (0:23) Experiences (7:26) Game Develpment (29:28) Story (40:39) Gameplay (45:35) Outro (1:22:47) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 015 On Topic Phantasy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 59:50


    This week I'm joined by Will Schulz and we enter a phantasy of Master System madness!  Join us as we discuss the masterpiece Phantasy Star! Intro (0:23) Experiences (1:11) Game Develpment (8:13) Story (26:55) Gameplay (31:50) Outro (54:52) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 014 Kong Topic Land!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 43:32


    On tonight's episode I'm Joined by the DK man himself Dan Caporello!  We discuss the bite sized Donkey Kong Land and how it compares to it's console counterpart! Intro (0:23) Experiences (3:41) Game Develpment (11:59) Story (18:21) Gameplay (23:27) Outro (40:21) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    MS 006 Amazing Penguin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 16:19


    This microsode goes out to an amazing little puzzle/action game called Amazing Penguin!  Hopefully you will want to help Pendrich save his kingdom after listening to this! Intro (0:23) Experiences (0:50) Game Develpment (1:47) Story (4:22) Gameplay (5:42) Outro (14:43)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 013 On Topic Boat Duel!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 41:55


    On this Episode Sam Wagers and I discuss the Retro Rewind game for the month of August!  Eliminator Boat Duel or Elimonator Boat Duel!  Whichever you prefer! Intro (0:23) Experiences (2:00) Game Develpment (12:29) Gameplay (18:22) Music (31:00) Outro (35:53)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    MS005 Alleyway

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 23:06


    On todays Microsode I talk about a little Gameboy game called Alleyway!  If you don't have a way to play this gem, go forth and find one! Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 012 On Topic Hominid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 65:51


    On this episode of OTR, I'm joined by Adam Caporello and we blast our way through the red tape on Alien Hominid!  We find our way deep into discussion 51 and escape safely! Intro (0:23) Experiences (2:00) Game Develpment (15:52) Story (29:03) Gameplay (31:41) Outro (55:48)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/spwkw5cw  

    Ep 011 Retro Shards 64: Off topic Kirby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 102:03


    On this episode of On Topic Retro, i'm joined by Chris Logel, Philip Paulson, and GalaxyWolf from Discord!  We go off the rails and talk Kirby 64 until exhaustion!   Intro (0:23) Experiences (2:15) Game Develpment (14:44) Story (30:16) Gameplay (36:57) Off Topic Retro (1:12:14) Outro (1:31:37)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/spwkw5cw

    Ep 010 Super Bomb Topic Retro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 104:22


    In this weeks Episode I'm joined by the Eric AKA King of the Floaters from All N a Nintendo Podcast!  We talk at great length all things Super Bomberman, as well as other random things that relate!  Come listen as we have a blast! Intro (0:23) Experiences (1:54) Game Develpment (24:18) Story (37:15) Gameplay (41:54) Outro (1:35:59) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Artwork by: Mike aka the Ambassador, aka fight Crab Fanatic If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/spwkw5cw

    Ep 009 Retro Rewind Mario vs. DK Mini Land Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 89:34


    On tonights episode of OTR Retro Rewind, i'm joined by Philip Paulson aka Flightsy!   We take a deep deep deep dive into the game, maybe deeper than we should have.  You will just have to listen to find out!   Intro (0:23) Experiences (4:19) Game Develpment (14:24) Story (17:20) Gameplay (20:24) Outro (1:23:50)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

    Ep 008 On Topic Commando!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 67:52


    Tonight I'm joined by no other than Chris Logel and Will Schulz to discuss a classic NES title that swings into action with great promise!  That title is non other than Bionic Commando!   Intro (0:23) Experiences (4:44) Game Develpment (11:42) Story (22:50) Gameplay (27:16) Outro (1:03:08) Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/spwkw5cw

    Ep 007 Retro Heroes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 85:59


    Tonight I'm Joined by Sam Wagers and the Nintendo Pals themselves Andrew(Andross) and Micah(Mitch) to discuss one of the most prolific run and gun games ever made!  Gunstar Heroes is a true gem on the Sega Genesis and is a must play! Intro (0:23) Experiences (4:28) Game Develpment (24:32) Story (40:01) Gameplay (48:45) Outro (1:14:58)   Be sure to check out this Podcast and more at: retrologic.games Artwork by: Mike aka the Ambassador, aka fight Crab Fanatic If you want to send your experiences in to be read on the show, send them to ontopicretro@gmail.com If you would like to join the friendliest Discord community on the internet click the link here! https://discord.gg/6CKzNzdFzf

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