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Gaming off the Beaten PathThe Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (SNES/Genesis)This week, it's back to the 4th generation for a reexamining of my childhood trauma.#retrogaming #rockyandbullwinkle #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-12-1217 minGaming off the Beaten PathInfinite Undiscovery: Part 2It's time to finish our look at Infinite Undiscovery for the XBox 360. The story may have been nonsense, but could the gameplay save this action RPG?#retrogaming #blazinglazers #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-12-0423 minGaming off the Beaten PathInfinite Undiscovery: Part 1It's back to the XBox 360 for yet another RPG. Infinite Undiscovery may have a ridiculous name, but was it a ridiculous game?#retrogaming #blazinglazers #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-11-2123 minGaming off the Beaten PathBlazing LazersThis week, it's back to the TurboGrafx-16 for another shoot 'em up. Blazing Lazers was one of the more well renowned titles for the console. Did it deserve its accolades?#retrogaming #blazinglazers #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-11-1417 minGaming off the Beaten PathCastlevania: Circle of the MoonIt might not be super scary, but few series' have roots in classic horror like Castlevania. Did Circle of the Moon, an entry for the Game Boy Advance, impress?#retrogaming #castlevania #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-10-3022 minGaming off the Beaten PathMega Man 11It's back to Mega Man yet again, this time with a little bit of modern flair. Did Mega Man 11 match the heights of the franchise's previous outings?#retrogaming #megaman #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-10-2223 minGaming off the Beaten Path30 Years of PlayStationI still can't believe it, but it's been 30 years since the Sony PlayStation arrived in North America. We know all of the classics, but what are some of the hidden gems for the iconic console?#retrogaming #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-09-2430 minGaming off the Beaten PathValkyrie Profile: Part 2Last week, we looked at the story and characters of Valkyrie Profile on the PlayStation. Now it's time to delve into the gameplay.#retrogaming #mygamingjourney #valkyrieprofileRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-09-1923 minGaming off the Beaten PathValkyrie ProfileIt's back to game reviews this week, for part one of our look at PlayStation RPG Valkyrie Profile. We will start by taking a look at the story and characters of this Norse-inspired title that is frequently cited as a hidden gem.#retrogaming #mygamingjourney #valkyrieprofileRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-09-1221 minGaming off the Beaten PathSeries' I Would Like to See Come Back: GOTBP ListsTaking a break from game reviews to talk about some long dormant series' I would like to see come back.#retrogaming #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-09-0235 minGaming off the Beaten PathGarou: Mark of the WolvesIt's once again back to the 90's to look at one of the decade's most popular genres: 2D fighters. Was Garou (or was that Fatal Fury?) Mark of the Wolves a strong example of the genre? Or did it fall flat.#retrogaming #fatalfury #garou #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-08-2220 minGaming off the Beaten PathSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's IslandSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was a huge departure from the first game. Was that a positive?#retrogaming #supermariobros #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-08-0720 minGaming off the Beaten PathBlood Omen: Legacy of KainBlood Omen: Legacy of Kain was my first step into the not-so-great Kingdom of Nosgoth. Was this vampirific adventure worth playing?#retrogaming #legacyofkain #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-07-2823 minGaming off the Beaten PathAlex Kidd in Miracle WorldWe take our first look at the Sega Master System with the company's "other" mascot. Was Alex Kidd in Miracle World worth a playthrough?#retrogaming #alexkidd #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-07-1016 minGaming off the Beaten PathMagic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 3The hotly anticipated Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy will soon be upon us. I'm so pumped that I am going to rank all 161 new legends based on how they will perform as commanders. It's time to see which commander came out on top. I can't describe all these cards in full detail, so you may want to check out the card gallery for reference:mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Final+Fantasy#retrogaming #finalfantasy #magicthegathering #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube
2025-06-201h 02Gaming off the Beaten PathMagic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 2The hotly anticipated Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy will soon be upon us. I'm so pumped that I am going to rank all 161 new legends based on how they will perform as commanders. Part 2 sees some pretty major steps up in power level. I can't describe all these cards in full detail, so you may want to check out the card gallery for reference:mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Final+Fantasy#retrogaming #finalfantasy #magicthegathering #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube
2025-06-1348 minGaming off the Beaten PathMagic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 1The hotly anticipated Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy will soon be upon us. I'm so pumped that I am going to rank all 161 new legends based on how they will perform as commanders. Part 1 starts us at the bottom of the list, but there is still some potential here. I can't describe all these cards in full detail, so you may want to check out the card gallery for reference:mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Final+Fantasy#retrogaming #finalfantasy #magicthegathering #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube
2025-06-0636 minGaming off the Beaten PathThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The 10sIt's back to the 10s list with one of history's most revered games. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is iconic, but what makes it so great?#retrogaming #legendofzelda #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-05-3022 minGaming off the Beaten PathJumping Flash!An early PS1 title, Jumping Flash! was an incredibly innovative game. But does that mean it was good?#retrogaming #jumpingflash #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-05-0820 minGaming off the Beaten PathMetal Max ReturnsEnglish translation patches have opened up a whole new world of gaming for me. Metal Max Returns never left Japan back in the day, but was it worth the wait?#retrogaming #metalmax #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-04-2420 minGaming off the Beaten PathMighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's RevengeIt's morphin' time! 90's kids will be all too familiar with Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. But was Rita's Rewind worth a playthrough?#retrogaming #powerrangers #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-04-0115 minGaming off the Beaten PathKizuna Encounter: Super Tag BattleIt's time for another Neo Geo fighting game. Was Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle up to the console's high standards?#retrogaming #neogeo #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-03-2213 minGaming off the Beaten PathMega Man VFinally back this week to look at yet another Mega Man game. But this time, we are checking out a handheld console. Was Mega Man V (not to be confused with Mega Man 5) worth a playthrough?#retrogaming #megaman #mygamingjourneyRead more on Gaming Off the Beaten PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at:Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
2025-03-1119 minGaming off the Beaten PathDisco ElysiumThis week it's time for a look at one of the more well-known internet darlings of the modern era. Could Disco Elysium live up to the enormous hype?
#retrogaming #discoelysium #mygamingjourney
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2025-01-2132 minGaming off the Beaten PathFootball FrenzyA new year means an old sports game review. Was Football Frenzy an all-pro? Or should it ride the bench>
#retrogaming #footballfrenzy #mygamingjourney
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2025-01-1016 minGaming off the Beaten PathShadowrunI recently took my first trip to the bleak and depressing world of Shadowrun. Was this cyberpunk adventure worth the playthrough?
#retrogaming #shadowrun #mygamingjourney
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2024-12-2023 minGaming off the Beaten PathLords of ThunderI don't play too many shoot 'em ups, but this one caught my eye. Was Lords of Thunder worth checking out?
#retrogaming #sega #turbografx16 #mygamingjourney
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2024-12-0418 minGaming off the Beaten PathResident Evil 4 - The 10sIt's a little late for scary season, but I couldn't pass up the chance to talk about one of my all-time favorite games, the iconic Resident Evil 4
#residentevil #survivalhorror #mygamingjourney
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2024-11-1027 minGaming off the Beaten PathLost Odyssey - Part 2Back on the horse after being sick all week, it's time to finish our look at Lost Odyssey.
#lostodyssey #mygamingjourney
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2024-11-0431 minGaming off the Beaten PathLost Odyssey - Part 1It looks like Final Fantasy; it sounds like Final Fantasy...but it's not Final Fantasy? And it's on an XBox console? Lost Odyssey gets a lot of praise, but was it truly a hidden gem?
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2024-10-1527 minGaming off the Beaten PathTerranigmaIt took me some time, but I finally completed the Quintet trilogy. Was Terranigma a fitting end?
#enix #terranigma #mygamingjourney
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2024-10-0421 minGaming off the Beaten PathFar East of Eden: Kabuki KlashWe take out first official look at the Neo Geo this week. The console was known for its fighting games, but was Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash one of the better examples?
#SNK #Neo Geo #retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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2024-09-2016 minGaming off the Beaten PathThe Wild World of Old School Gaming MagazinesSadly, Game Informer in no more. I thought I would take some time to discuss some of the different gaming magazines I grew up reading.
#gameinformer #nintendopower #gamepro #pcgamer #mygamingjourney
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2024-09-0226 minGaming off the Beaten PathMight and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven (The 10s)It's back to my 10s this week, with Might and Magic VI. This game is one of my all-time favorites and one of the reasons I even consider PC games in my coverage.
#mightandmagic #retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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2024-08-2329 minGaming off the Beaten PathFlinkBack at it this week with a look at Flink, a 2D platformer for the Sega CD.
#sega #retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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2024-08-1319 minGaming off the Beaten PathTwisted Metal (PS1)Going back through the blog archives once again, this time to check out the beginning of one of my all-time favorite series.
#twistedmetal #retrogaming #playstation #mygamingjourney
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2024-08-0318 minGaming off the Beaten PathWarhawkWe are going back to the early days of the blog, which went back to the early days of the PS1. Warhawk was one of the console's early titles, but is it still worth playing
#retrogaming #playstation #mygamingjourney
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2024-07-2515 minGaming off the Beaten PathSuper Baseball 2020It's time to play ball. It's kind of funny to see what people thought baseball might look like in 2020 way back in 1991. Was Super Baseball 2020 a good game?
#retrogaming #baseball #mygamingjourney
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2024-07-1616 minGaming off the Beaten PathHereticHeretic was a 90's FPS, a boomer shooter, if you will, designed to capitalize on the success of Doom. Did its medieval treatment of a successful formula succeed?
#retrogaming #pc #doom #idsoftware #mygamingjourney
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2024-07-0820 minGaming off the Beaten PathRival SchoolsSchool is in session this week with yet another Capcom fighting game.
#retrogaming #playstation #mygamingjourney
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2024-06-2514 minGaming off the Beaten PathJackie Chan's Action Kung-FuLicensed games are dime a dozen now, but it wasn't always that way. So I was shocked when I learned there was a platformer based on movie star Jackie Chan from the 90's. That's cool, but was the game actually good.
#retrogaming #turbografx16 #mygamingjourney
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2024-06-1313 minGaming off the Beaten PathMutant League HockeyWith the Stanley Cup finals about to get underway, I figured I would check out a hockey game. But Mutant League Hockey is no ordinary puck sim.
#retrogaming #hockey #mutantleague #mygamingjourney
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2024-06-0414 minGaming off the Beaten PathDevil's CrushThis week, we're taking our first look at the TurboGrafx-16 library with a pinball title that's definitely a little different.
#retrogaming #turbografx16 #pinball #mygamingjourney
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2024-05-2416 minGaming off the Beaten Path10 Round Fight: Mega Man and Bass vs. Mega Man X6One ring, two low-tier Mega Man titles. It's Mega Man and Bass vs. Mega Man X6 in our latest 10 Round Fight. Which Mega mess will come out on top?
#retrogaming #capcom #megaman #mygamingjourney
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2024-05-1138 minGaming off the Beaten PathMega Man and BassThis week, we take a look at the much maligned Mega Man and Bass. Is this title as difficult (and frustrating) as it's cracked up to be?
#retrogaming #capcom #megaman #mygamingjourney
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2024-05-0319 minGaming off the Beaten PathOverrated? Underrated? Rethinking the Way I Talk About GamesI've been thinking a lot about how I discuss video games, and I've decided to stop using two of the internet's favorite words.
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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2024-04-2515 minGaming off the Beaten PathStar Ocean: The Second Story - The 10sIt's back to the 10s to talk about one of my all time favorite PS1 RPGs
#retrogaming #squareenix #starocean2 #mygamingjourney
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2024-04-1226 minGaming off the Beaten PathNier: Automata - Part 2Last week, we looked at Nier: Automata's story. Spoiler alert, it's awesome. But what about the gameplay?
#retrogaming #squareenix #nierautomata #mygamingjourney
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2024-04-0424 minGaming off the Beaten PathNier: Automata - Part 1I have seen so, so much written about Nier: Automata that I had to give it a shot. This week, we take a look at the story.
#retrogaming #squareenix #nierautomata #mygamingjourney
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2024-03-2519 minGaming off the Beaten PathSuper Mario RPG: Remake vs. OriginalLast week, we looked at Super Mario RPG for the Super Nintendo. This week, we look at the differences, or lack thereof, from its all-new remake.
#retrogaming #nintendo #supermariorpg #mygamingjourney
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2024-03-1418 minGaming off the Beaten PathThe 10s: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven StarsThis week, we take a look at one of my personal favorite games of all time. It may be very different from others in its genre, but Super Mario RPG is revered for a reason.
#retrogaming #nintendo #supermariorpg #mygamingjourney
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2024-02-2923 minGaming off the Beaten PathZone of the EndersZone of the Enders might have been best know for a demo disc, but could the game stand on its own merits?
#retrogaming #konami #zoneoftheenders #mygamingjourney
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2024-02-1616 minGaming off the Beaten PathStreet Fighter X Mega ManThis week, we discuss a crossover between my two favorite video game series of all time. Did Street Fighter X Mega Man live up to it's pedigree?
#retrogaming #MegaMan #streetfighter #mygamingjourney
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2024-02-0218 minGaming off the Beaten PathThe Bard's TaleAfter all that serious talk last week, it's time to lighten the mood. The Bard's Tale was certainly funny, but was it good?
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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2024-01-2616 minGaming off the Beaten Path10 Round Fight: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne vs. Suikoden II (5th Anniversary Tourney Final)The 5th Anniversary tournament final is here and it's time for an epic clash between two JRPG heavyweights. It's Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne vs. Suikoden II in a 10-round fight. Which title will come out on top?
#retrogaming #shinmegamitensei #SuikodenII #mygamingjourney #10roundfight #5thanniversary
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2024-01-1643 minGaming off the Beaten PathGenre Preferences and Reviewer BiasThis week, we are taking a break from actual games to talk a little bit about the role genre preference and bias plays in reviews.
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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2024-01-0323 minGaming off the Beaten PathDigger T. Rock:Legend of the Lost CityThis week, we are going back to a game I looked at earlier this year. Was Digger T. Rock a buried 8-bit treasure?
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney #diggertrock
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2023-12-2011 minGaming off the Beaten Path2023 Year-End ReviewAs we wind down 2023, it's time to look back at what we played this year and give out some totally meaningful awards.
#retrogaming #mygamingjourney
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2023-12-0920 minGaming off the Beaten PathBad News BaseballPlay Ball! It may be the offseason, but we are going back to the 3rd generation to get our baseball fix this week.
#retrogaming #badnewsbaseball #mygamingjourney
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2023-12-0515 minGaming off the Beaten Path10 Round Fight: Chained Echoes vs. Sea of StarsIt's time to put on the gloves and step into the ring for our first ever 10 Round Fight. Comparisons between indie RPGs Chained Echoes and Sea of Stars have been everywhere. So, we are going to jump on the bandwagon and pit the two against each other in a brawl for the ages.
#retrogaming #chainedechoes #seaofstars #mygamingjourney #10roundfight
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2023-11-2238 minGaming off the Beaten PathSea of Stars: Part 2Last week, we talked about story and characters. This week, it's time to move on to gameplay.
#retrogaming #seaofstars #mygamingjourney
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2023-11-1723 minGaming off the Beaten PathSea of Stars: Part 1Another week, another retro inspired JRPG. Did Sea of Stars live up to the hype?
#retrogaming #seaofstars #mygamingjourney
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2023-11-1422 minGaming off the Beaten PathResident Evil CODE: VeronicaThis week, we take another foray into my 10s list. In honor of Halloween, we are looking at Resident Evil CODE: Veronica.
#retrogaming #residentevil #mygamingjourney
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2023-11-0627 minGaming off the Beaten PathBaldur's Gate: Dark AllianceIt's time to venture into the Forgotten Realms and pay a visit to Baldur's Gate. Was this hack and slash adventure a worthwhile playthrough?
#retrogaming #baldursgate #mygamingjourney
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2023-10-3022 minGaming off the Beaten PathMagic: The Gathering ArenaThis week, we take a look at Magic: The Gathering Arena. Is this a worthwhile mobile version of the popular card game?
#retrogaming #magicthegathering #mygamingjourney
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2023-10-2228 minGaming off the Beaten PathGrim FandangoThis week, we look at one of the most interesting titles from one of gaming's most important years. Was Grim Fandango worth a playthrough?
#retrogaming #grimfandango #mygamingjourney
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2023-10-0920 minGaming off the Beaten PathVectormanThis week, it's back to the 90's and the end of the 4th generation to discuss Vectorman.
#retrogaming #vectorman
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2023-09-2615 minGaming off the Beaten PathI Finally Did It... I Finished a Franchise Mode in MaddenIt took damn near seven years, but I finally finished Franchise Mode in Madden (Madden '08 to be specific).
#retrogaming #madden
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2023-09-1920 minGaming off the Beaten PathYakuza: Like a Dragon - Part 2We continue our look at Yakuza: Like a Dragon, a modern take on a JRPG. This week, we are going to look at gameplay, including combat and exploration.
#retrogaming #yakuzalikeadragon
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2023-09-0827 minGaming off the Beaten PathYakuza: Like a Dragon - Part 1We take a rare look at a modern game with Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The series has been around for a long time, but this was its first attempt at a JRPG. Did it work out?
#retrogaming #yakuzalikeadragon
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2023-09-0119 minGaming off the Beaten PathVirtua Fighter 2Grab some quarters and get ready to fight, it's time to step into the ring with Virtua Fighter 2. Is this fighting game icon still worth playing today?
#retrogaming #fightinggames #sega
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2023-08-2519 minGaming off the Beaten PathIllusion of GaiaWe continue our journey through the Quintet Trilogy with Illusion of Gaia. This game seems to get a lot of love, but did it live up to the hype?
#retrogaming
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2023-08-1819 minGaming off the Beaten PathTwisted MetalThe Twisted Metal TV Show (or streaming series, whatever) is finally here! Did it live up to the chaotic fun of the games?
#retrogaming #twistedmetal
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Check out my reviews of other games in the series:
Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal 2
Twisted Metal: Black
Twisted Metal: Head-On
Twisted Metal 2012
2023-08-1125 minGaming off the Beaten PathDie HardYippie Ki-Yay, it's time to discuss everyone's favorite Christmas movie, Die Hard. Did the NES game live up to the film?
#retrogaming #diehard
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2023-08-0716 minGaming off the Beaten PathTerminator 2Not 80's. but 80's adjacent. Was Terminator 2 for the NES as good as the movie it represented?
#retrogaming #terminator
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2023-07-3117 minGaming off the Beaten PathPredatorGET TO THE CHOPPA! Or at the very least, check out this review of Predator for the NES.
#retrogaming #predator
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2023-07-2419 minGaming off the Beaten PathRamboThis week, we look at yet another NES licensed movie tie-in. Did Rambo bring the heat?
#retrogaming #rambo
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2023-07-1414 minGaming off the Beaten PathNickelodeon All-Star BrawlThis week, we take a look at a Smash Bros. clone with Nickelodeon characters. It can't be bad...right?
#retrogaming #nickelodeon
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2023-07-1014 minGaming off the Beaten PathLunar II: Eternal BlueThis week, we look at one of my personal 10/10 games, Lunar II: Eternal Blue. What makes this JRPG classic so great?
#retrogaming #lunarII
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2023-06-3028 minGaming off the Beaten PathSuper Double DragonThis week, we take a look at a lesser-known entry in the very popular Double Dragon series. Was Super Double Dragon worth a playthrough?
#retrogaming #DoubleDragon
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2023-06-2517 minGaming off the Beaten PathWild MetalThis week, we take a look at Wild Metal, an early effort from Rockstar Games. Does it compare to some of their more iconic titles?
#retrogaming #rockstar
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2023-06-1915 minGaming off the Beaten PathMega Man 10This week, we discuss Mega Man 10. Was this old-school style throwback worth playing?
#retrogaming #megaman
2023-06-1023 minGaming off the Beaten PathDoom 64Let's keep the FPS train rolling with 1997's Doom 64. Was this entry in the iconic franchise worth playing?
#retrogaming #FPS
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2023-06-0416 minGaming off the Beaten PathBlackPrecise shooting, stealthy infiltrations, deliberate planning. If you like all of those things in your first-person shooters...you should play something other than Black.
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#retrogaming #fps
2023-05-2616 minGaming off the Beaten PathStreet Fighter III: New GenerationThis week, we take a look at a game I just realized was a thing, Street Fighter III: New Generation. Does it hold up to its pseudo sequels?
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#retrogaming #streetfighter
2023-05-2116 minGaming off the Beaten PathAlex Kidd in the Enchanted CastleBefore Sonic, there was Alex Kidd. Was this mascot platformer worth playing today?
#retrogaming
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2023-05-1317 minGaming off the Beaten PathSoul BlazerThis week, we're making moves to complete our (sad) personal goals by playing Soul Blazer for the SNES. Is this action RPG worth your time?
#retrogaming
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Check out my reviews of games referenced in this episode:
Dark Cloud Part 1 and Part 2
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The Granstream Saga
2023-05-0616 minGaming off the Beaten PathReal Heroes: FirefighterIt's time to put out some fires. Does Real Heroes: Firefighter deliver on the firefighting experience?
#retrogaming
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2023-04-2916 minGaming off the Beaten PathThe Super Mario Bros. MovieThis week, we take a look at the Super Mario Bros. Movie. It's taken the world by storm, but is it worth watching?
#retrogaming #supermariobrosmovie
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2023-04-2423 minGaming off the Beaten PathX-Men: Mutant ApocalypseThis week, we discuss X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse for the SNES.
#Retrogaming
2023-04-0717 minGaming off the Beaten PathTotal CarnageThis week, we look at the absolutely bizarre Total Carnage, an arcade game ported to the SNES.
Read more here: Total Carnage (gobp.blogspot.com)
#retrogaming
2023-04-0215 minGaming off the Beaten PathChained EchoesIt's finally time to talk about everyone's new favorite indie RPG, Chained Echoes.
Read More:
Chained Echoes: Part 2 (gobp.blogspot.com)
#retrogaming #chainedechoes
2023-03-2829 minGaming off the Beaten PathSaiyuki: Journey WestThis week, we look at Saiyuki: Journey West, a Strategy RPG for the PS1.
#retrogaming
2023-03-2216 minGaming off the Beaten PathShadow MadnessThis week, we're going back to the beginning with another look at one of the first games I ever reviewed, Shadow Madness for the PS1.
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2023-03-1120 minGaming off the Beaten PathTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's RevengeTime for some classic TMNT action with Shredder's Revenge, a new-school take on an old-school genre.
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2023-03-0418 minGaming off the Beaten PathBanjo-KazooieIs that a bear? Wearing a backpack? With a bird in it? You bet it is! Was Banjo-Kazooie for the N64 as good as advertised?
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#retrogaming #retrogames
2023-02-2519 minGaming off the Beaten PathSweet HomeA haunted mansion filled with the undead? Sounds familiar. This week we take a look at Sweet Home, a game known for its influence on Resident Evil. But this 8-bit horror RPG is so much more than that.
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2023-02-1424 minGaming off the Beaten PathBlast Corps.Feel like causing some damage? Blast Corps. on the N64 will let you do just that. But is it any good?
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2023-02-0316 minGaming off the Beaten PathVanguard BanditsTime for our first real review. Vanguard Bandits, published in the U.S. by Working Design, was yet another entry in the PS1's expansive RPG lineup. But was it any good?
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2023-01-2819 minGaming off the Beaten PathIntroductionI've been blogging for years, now it's time to give podcasting a try. Introducing the Gaming off the Beaten Path podcast, a place to discuss old school video games, from the unfamiliar and obscure to the classics you know and love. Before I do any game reviews, I want to discuss my mission, vision and rating scale.
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