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Gaming off the Beaten Path
by JDS140
A podcast celebrating old school and retro gaming, from the all-time classics to the hidden gems. Check out my reviews at gobp.blogspot.com.
Episodes
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Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals - Part 1
Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is a SNES RPG that frequently gets called a hidden gem in online circles. But is it really worth playing. Part 1 will cover the story and characters. #retrogaming #lufia2 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off...
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The 30th Anniversary of the Nintendo 64
I can't believe it, but it's been 30 years since the Nintendo 64 released in North America. It's time to take a look back at the system's s must-plays and hidden gems. #retrogaming #nintendo64 #n64 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the...
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The Worst Games I Have Ever Played
Everyone that talks/writes/makes videos about video games has to talk about it at some point. Honestly, I'm a little surprised it's taken me this long, but I've finally mustered the courage to talk about the games that I, personally, think are the worst I've ever played. #retrogaming...
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Super Castlevania IV
Castlevania has shared a lot of the spotlight with Metroid this year, but now it gets its own time in the spotlight. Was Super Castlevania IV, in fact, Super? #retrogaming #castlevania #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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10-Round Fight - Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow Vs. Metroid: Zero Mission
It's time to get back into the ring with a 10-round fight between two awesome GBA Metroidvanias. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Metroid: Zero Mission were both outstanding, but which will come out on top? #retrogaming #metroid #castlevania #mygamingjourney...
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Ballz 3D
This week, we take a look at a 90's fighting game and do everything in our power to avoid lousy puns. #retrogaming #ballz3d #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Albert Odyssey: The Legend of Eldean - Part 2
We already looked at the story and characters of Albert Odyssey on the Sega Saturn. But how did the game actually play? #retrogaming #albertodyssey #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Albert Odyssey: The Legend of Eldean - Part 1
We take our first look at a new console and a new series with Albert Odyssey for the Sega Saturn. #retrogaming #albertodyssey #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
We finish up our miniseries on GBA Metroidvania titles with Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. Did we save the best for last? #retrogaming #castlevania #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten…
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Skeleton Krew
This week, we look at Skeleton Krew, an isometric run and gun game for the Sega Genesis. Like many things in the 90's, it was entirely too cool to use the letter C, but was it a good game? #retrogaming #skeletonkrew #mygamingjourney Read more on…
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Metroid Zero Mission
We take a look at yet another GBA MetroidVania, as we take a look at Metroid Zero Mission, a remake of the original NES title. #retrogaming #Metroid #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Super Mario 64 - The 10s
This week we keep the 10s train rolling, as we look at the classic Super Mario 64. #retrogaming #supermariobros #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A...
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Sid Meier's Civilization II - The 10s
It's back to my 10's list with a look at 90's strategy title Civilization II. What was it that made this game great? #retrogaming #civ2 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Vagrant Story - Part 2
We continue our look at Vagrant Story, where we discuss gameplay and give out a score. #retrogaming #vagranstory #squareenix #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro...
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Vagrant Story - Part 1
This week, we start our look at Vagrant Story, a very unique RPG for the PlayStation. Part 1 will cover story and characters, with a final score coming next week. #retrogaming #vagranstory #squareenix #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Ultros
It wasn't the Ultros I wanted to play as, but did this Metroidvania deliver? #retrogaming #Ultros #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half...
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Far East of Eden Zero - Part 2
Last week, we started our look at fan-translated JRPG Far East of Eden Zero. This week, it's time to look at gameplay and put a score on this bad boy. #retrogaming #fareastofeden #TengaiMakyou #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Far East of Eden Zero - Part 1
This week, we take a look at Far East of Eden Zero, a fan translated RPG that never made it to the West. #retrogaming #fareastofeden #TengaiMakyou #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
We continue our adventure through the GBA's MetroidVania library, this time with Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance #retrogaming #Castlevania #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Transistor
It wasn't the game I planned on covering, but was Transistor worth taking a look at? #retrogaming #transistor #mygamingjourney (Note: Sorry yet again for the audio quality, I'm still working on getting things fixed) Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Metroid Fusion
It took some maneuvering, but I finally got an episode up for Metroid Fusion. I'd like to preemptively apologize for the quality of the audio here...but was the game at least good? #retrogaming #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off...
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2025 End of Year Review
It's time for the annual Gaming Off the Beaten Path End of Year Review. Which game claimed our not-so-coveted game of the year award? #retrogaming #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Part 2
Last week, we started our look at Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, one of the year's most hyped games. The story was great, but what about the gameplay? #retrogaming #clairobscurexpedition33 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Part 1
Everybody else is playing it, so I may as well too. It's time to start our look at Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. #retrogaming #clairobscurexpedition33 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten…
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The 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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A…
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Infinite Undiscovery: Part 2
It'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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Infinite Undiscovery: Part 1
It'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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Blazing Lazers
This 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 #mygamingjourney Read more...
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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
It 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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off...
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Mega Man 11
It'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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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30 Years of PlayStation
I 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 #mygamingjourney Read more…
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Valkyrie Profile: Part 2
Last 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 #valkyrieprofile Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Valkyrie Profile
It'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 #valkyrieprofile...
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Series' I Would Like to See Come Back: GOTBP Lists
Taking a break from game reviews to talk about some long dormant series' I would like to see come back. #retrogaming #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of…
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Garou: Mark of the Wolves
It'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 #mygamingjourney...
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island was a huge departure from the first game. Was that a positive? #retrogaming #supermariobros #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of...
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain was my first step into the not-so-great Kingdom of Nosgoth. Was this vampirific adventure worth playing? #retrogaming #legacyofkain #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path...
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World
We 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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path…
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Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 3
The 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…
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Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 2
The 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…
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Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Part 1
The 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...
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The 10s
It'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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Jumping Flash!
An early PS1 title, Jumping Flash! was an incredibly innovative game. But does that mean it was good? #retrogaming #jumpingflash #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half…
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Metal Max Returns
English 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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten...
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Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Revenge
It'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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A...
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Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle
It's time for another Neo Geo fighting game. Was Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle up to the console's high standards? #retrogaming #neogeo #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half...
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Mega Man V
Finally 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 #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the...
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Disco Elysium
This 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 Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song:...
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Football Frenzy
A new year means an old sports game review. Was Football Frenzy an all-pro? Or should it ride the bench> #retrogaming #footballfrenzy #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze…
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Shadowrun
I recently took my first trip to the bleak and depressing world of Shadowrun. Was this cyberpunk adventure worth the playthrough? #retrogaming #shadowrun #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half…
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A podcast celebrating old school and retro gaming, from the all-time classics to the hidden gems. Check out my reviews at gobp.blogspot.com.
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