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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.
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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Ultros
It wasn't the Ultros I wanted to play as, but did this Metroidvania deliver?#retrogaming #Ultros #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 PathIntro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 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 Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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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 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 Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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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 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 Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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 #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)
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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: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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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 - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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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 Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Lords of Thunder
I 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 Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Resident Evil 4 - The 10s
It'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 Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Lost Odyssey - Part 2
Back on the horse after being sick all week, it's time to finish our look at Lost Odyssey. #lostodyssey #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Lost Odyssey - Part 1
It 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? https://gobp.blogspot.com/2024/04/mega-man-and-bass.html https://gobp.blogspot.com/2024/10/lost-odyssey-part-1.html Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: https://www.youtube.com/aurablazemusic https://aurablaze.bandcamp.com/
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Terranigma
It took me some time, but I finally completed the Quintet trilogy. Was Terranigma a fitting end? #enix #terranigma #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash
We 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 Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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The Wild World of Old School Gaming Magazines
Sadly, 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 Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Might 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 Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Flink
Back at it this week with a look at Flink, a 2D platformer for the Sega CD. #sega #retrogaming #mygamingjourney Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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Twisted 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 Read more on Gaming Off the Beaten Path Intro song: "A Glass of Tears Half Empty" by Aura Blaze - Hear more at: Aura Blaze - YouTube Music | Aura Blaze (bandcamp.com)
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