The Virtually Human Podcast

Episodes

1. 15

   Episode 15 - Unreleased, Japanese and Homebrew Games

   For the final episode of this podcast, I wanted to briefly discuss all the Japanese, Homebrew and Unreleased games for the system.

   Oct 6, 2016

   27m
2. 14

   Episode 14 - 3-D Tetris

   3-D Tetris is the final officially released game for the Nintendo Virtual Boy in North America! Unfortunately, it's not a great game. There have been bad Tetris games in the past, but I think that this might be one of my least favorites. Join me as I discuss the gameplay and odd...

   Oct 6, 2016

   17m
3. 13

   Episode 13 - Nester's Funky Bowling

   Nester's Funky Bowling is does exactly what it says on the tin: a bowling game, with funkiness, starring Nester. NFB has some pretty amusing animations that play after each throw. Those animations are well done, though they do get on your nerves if you play for a long time. The bowling mechanics...

   Sep 22, 2016

   18m
4. 12

   Episode 12 - Waterworld

   Waterworld was poorly received, critically. In this episode, hear far more than you would ever like to hear about the story of Waterworld and the enemies therein. I also make the argument that this is a very good game! Try it! You'll like it! Proud member of the Retro Junkies network at...

   Sep 8, 2016

   16m
5. 11

   Episode 11 - Vertical Force

   Vertical Force is another of the third party releases for the Virtual Boy. It's a vertically scrolling space shooter, and my favorite game on the system. Multiple power ups for your ship, and a special drone system with really smooth, useful controls make this game fantastic. There are two…

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   Aug 25, 2016

   18m
6. 10

   Episode 10 - Panic Bomber

   Panic Bomber is a fantastic puzzle game for the Virtual Boy, developed by Hudson Soft and released in December of 1995 in North America. Each puzzle is basically battle mode with the CPU. As you complete various stages, you progress towards the goal: a shiny Golden Bomberman Statue (why?)! If you...

   Aug 10, 2016

   15m
7. 9

   Episode 09 - Virtual Boy Wario Land

   Virtual Boy Wario Land is a great platformer released in November of 1995 in the United States. Wario can change hats to gain different powers, and has to collect as many treasures as possible while escaping an underground labyrinth. The sounds and quirkiness factor are very high, and just like…

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   Jul 28, 2016

   24m
8. 8

   Episode 08 - Golf

   Golf was released in November of 1995 in North America and is, as it sounds, a golf simulation. It's a serviceable simulation, too! I have a couple of issues with graphics, but it's actually quite good for the time. A swing power meter and ball hit circle are simulated, which makes it fairly easy...

   Jul 14, 2016

   19m
9. 7

   Episode 07 - Mario Clash

   Mario Clash is a fantastic update to the arcade Mario Bros. game. In this, you must make your way up Clash Tower, one floor at a time. To do so, you have to stomp on Koopas and steal their shells to smack other monsters in the face. IN 3-D!!! In reality, the use of 3-D spaces in this game is...

   Jun 30, 2016

   23m
10. 6

    Episode 06 - Jack Bros

    Jack Bros. is the only game developed by Atlus released for the Virtual Boy. It was the first game released in North America in the Megami Tensei series. This game plays like a combination of Gauntlet and Bomberman. Action with puzzle elements, and scary demons! Next up is Mario Clash - send me...

    Jun 16, 2016

    23m
11. 5

    Episode 05 - Virtual League Baseball

    Virtual League Baseball was developed by Kemco and released in September/October 1995. A good fun baseball game, hampered for me by the fact that I stink at sports games. There are intricacies such as player substitution and bunting. Fielding is a little difficult, I think, but I think most...

    Jun 1, 2016

    19m
12. 4

    Episode 04 - Galactic Pinball

    Galactic Pinball was the final launch title for the Virtual Boy in North America. Using the concept of 'pinball in space', Intelligent Systems was able to craft a very enjoyable virtual pinball game. In space, apparently, pinballs have been outlawed - only hockey pucks remain. Standard pinball...

    May 19, 2016

    43m
13. 3

    Episode 03 - Teleroboxer

    Teleroboxer is a fantastic boxing game developed by Nintendo R&D1 for the launch of the Virtual Boy. Teleroboxer is very similar to Punch Out!!! but differs in that it is very fast and you control each arm of your remote robot boxer individually. It is difficult and fun - don't be afraid of a...

    May 5, 2016

    16m
14. 2

    Episode 02 - Red Alarm

    Red Alarm was the second of four releases that coincided with the Virtual Boy North American launch. It's a space shooter in the vein of Starfox, but the graphics are completely wireframe, similar to vector arcade games like Tempest or, more appropriately, Battlezone. Red Alarm uses super ultra...

    Apr 21, 2016

    23m
15. 1

    Episode 01 - Mario's Tennis

    Mario's Tennis was the pack-in game for the Virtual Boy. Developed by R&D1, the same unit that developed the Virtual Boy hardware, it was a good showcase for the system. Our next episode will cover Red Alarm. Send in submissions on the hardware, Mario's Tennis, or Red Alarm to...

    Apr 7, 2016

    27m
16. 1

    Episode 0 - Virtual Boy Hardware and Development

    Welcome to Virtually Human: the Nintendo Virtual Boy Game-By-Gsme Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the hardware of the Virtual Boy and the development of the red and black system, as well as some of my personal history with the Virtual Boy. Lots of great information that I summarize can be…

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    Mar 23, 2016

    34m