Cart Creeps

FF7 is considered the GOAT, but does it live up to the hype? Join us for a deep dive discussion on this episode of Cart Creeps!We cover:• Story• Combat & Bosses• Materia System• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation• If you should try it for yourselfRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLinkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1

In this Episode, Ryan and Keif talk about how to still have fun gaming in 2026 with rising hardware and game prices.00:00:00 - Intro00:03:50 - Steam Machine Pricing 00:09:51 - New Game Pricing00:14:20 - The Last Time We Bought New Games (Full Price)00:19:40 - Special Edition Swag00:22:53 - Play Your Backlog 00:28:46 - Retail Regret 00:32:52 - Fighting Game Live Service00:35:56 - Emulation! On Hardware You Already Own00:40:33 - Modding Old Consoles 00:43:46 - $60 Retro Handhelds (PS1 limit)00:48:39 - $250 Retro Handhels (PS2, light PC)00:52:13 - Buying Used On RH Discord 00:55:35 - Mastering Digital Sales01:09:22 - Introducing the HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE 1:12:19 - Final ThoughtsRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLinkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1

Resident Evil 2 for the PS1 is considered a classic, but can we get past the tank controls? Join us for a deep dive discussion on tis episode of Cart Creeps!We cover:• Movement and Camera woes• Bosses• The A/B Scenarios• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation• If you should try it for yourselfRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLinkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1

Is it really a hidden gem? We cover:• Movement and Camera woes• Boss Levels• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation• If you should try it for yourselfRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

One of the all time greats.We cover:• Movement, and combat• Level design and secrets• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, strategies• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLinkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1

This was one of the worst games we've ever played.We cover:• Movement, and combat• Level design and pacing• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

Pokémon Trading Card Game for the GBC got a sequel, but only in Japan. In this episode we discuss the game after playing the translation patch.We cover:• Duels and Deckbuilding• Special rules for duels• Boss duels• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

Super Castlevania IV often makes the gaming GOAT lists - but how does it actually feel to play now?In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus on Super Castlevania IV as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact.We cover:• Movement, and combat• Level design and pacing• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

Metroid: Zero Mission is a standout Game Boy Advance title - but how does it actually feel to play now?In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus entirely on Metroid: Zero Mission as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact.We cover:• Movement, combat, and exploration flow• Level design, navigation, and pacing• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points• Atmosphere, music, and presentation• The Zero Suit section and additional contentRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink