The Retro Breakdown

By TimeWanderer

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Every week, Dean (twitch.tv/timewanderer) and Tom discuss current gaming news, and then check out some old (or sometimes new) piece of gaming history to see how it holds up, and test the strength of nostalgia.

Episode Date
Mendel Palace (NES) and the Famicom BASIC
Apr 27, 2026
Castlevania (NES) and the Lords of Shadow Spoilers
Apr 14, 2026
Mario Clash (Virtual Boy) and the Nintendo Cinematic Universe
Mar 31, 2026
Balloon Kid (Game Boy) and the Final Ohio Podcast
Mar 17, 2026
Mega Man ZX (Nintendo DS) and the Not Miis
Mar 03, 2026
A Boy and His Blob (NES) and the Final Fantasy 15 Apologist
Feb 17, 2026
Bionic Commando (GB) and the Age of Imprisonment
Feb 03, 2026
Fatal Fury Special (SNES) and the Grand Theft Auto 6 Failure
Jan 20, 2026
Battletoads (NES) and the Air Bud Retrospective
Jan 13, 2026
Resident Evil (PS1/GC) and the Farting Clowns
Jan 06, 2026
The Retro Breakdown 2025 Tier List
Dec 30, 2025
Home Alone (Sega Master System) and the 85% of Hot Topic Sales
Dec 23, 2025
Mr. Driller 2 and the Resident Evil Bulk Purchase
Dec 17, 2025
Alleyway (Game Boy) and the Lazy Breakout
Dec 09, 2025
Chibi-Robo! (GC) and the Black Friday Work Stories
Nov 25, 2025
Mega Man Zero 4 (GBA) and the Kojima AI Friends
Nov 18, 2025
Mario's Picross (Game Boy) and the King's Field
Nov 04, 2025
The Adventures of Batman and Robin (Genesis) and the Clockwork Tortoise
Oct 28, 2025
D2 (Dreamcast) and the Hundred Line Second Playthrough
Oct 21, 2025
Mega Man X8 (PS2) and the Mavericks at Will
Oct 16, 2025
Drake of the 99 Dragons (Xbox) and the Blue Prince Spoilercast
Oct 07, 2025
No One Can Stop Mr. Domino (PS1) and the Collection Culling
Sep 23, 2025
Mega Man Zero 3 (GBA) and the Ripple Island Sequel
Sep 16, 2025
Landstalker (Genesis) and the Slow Walk Taunt
Sep 02, 2025
Brawl Brothers (SNES) and the Termination Time
Aug 26, 2025
Snake Rattle & Roll (NES) and the Ice Slope Foot Licking
Aug 19, 2025
Mega Man X7 (PS2) and the European Normal
Aug 12, 2025
Mega Man Zero 2 (GBA) and the Zero Babies
Aug 09, 2025
R.C. Pro-Am (NES) and the Ubisoft Whining
Jul 29, 2025
Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy) and the Animal Friend Punishment
Jul 22, 2025
Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear) and the Lost Podcast
Jul 08, 2025
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team (GBA) and the Dumb European Purchases
Jun 24, 2025
Mega Man Zero (GBA) and the Pirate Copy of X
Jun 10, 2025
Aerobiz (SNES) and the Final Fantasy Spirits Within
Jun 03, 2025
Ripple Island (Famicom) and the Memorable Music Runback
May 27, 2025
The Wing of Madoola (Famicom) and the Firework Thrower Kantarou
May 20, 2025
Mega Man X6 and the Capcom Rough Patch
May 06, 2025
Donkey Kong Land 2 (Game Boy) and the Crappy Mail
Apr 29, 2025
Donkey Kong '94 (Game Boy) and the Koei New Horizons
Apr 22, 2025
TMNT 3: Radical Rescue (GB) and the Buttle Preparedness
Apr 15, 2025
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV (SNES) and the Nintendo Switch 2 Recap
Apr 08, 2025
Poseidon Wars 3D (SMS) and the "Sexy" Panties
Apr 01, 2025
Secret Commando (SMS) and the GOATed Master System
Mar 25, 2025
Super Soccer (SNES) and the Nintendo Self-DMCA
Mar 11, 2025
Penguin Land (SMS) and the First Battery Backup
Mar 04, 2025
Mega Man X5 (PS1) and the Duff McWhalen
Feb 18, 2025
Burning Rangers (Saturn) and the Repaved Capcom Parking Lots
Feb 11, 2025
Sutte Hakkun (SNES) and the Sega Reactivity Theory
Feb 04, 2025
Mega Man and Bass (GBA/SNES) and the Houses and Bedsheets Discussion
Jan 28, 2025
Cool Spot (SNES/Genesis) and the Animal Well Endorsement
Jan 15, 2025
The Retro Breakdown 2024 Game Tier List
Dec 31, 2024
Mega Man X4 (PS1) and the Nintendo Wrapped
Dec 24, 2024
Home Alone 2: Kevin's Dream (Game Boy) and the Bobby's World
Dec 17, 2024
Donkey Kong Land (Game Boy) and the Overpowered Handhelds
Dec 10, 2024
Double Dragon 3 (Arcade) and the Worst Kind of Microtransactions
Nov 12, 2024
Mega Man 8 (PS1) and the GOAT Legend Cooking
Oct 29, 2024
Mister Mosquito (PS2) and the Online Forum Ban
Oct 15, 2024
Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Game Boy) and the UFO 50 Lore
Oct 01, 2024
Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy) and the Astro Bot References
Sep 17, 2024
Intelligent Qube (PS1) and the Miyamoto Rock Placement
Sep 03, 2024
Jumping Flash (PS1) and the Naked Neighbors
Aug 27, 2024
Mega Man X3 (SNES) and the Secret of Mana Hot Takes
Aug 20, 2024
Sunset Riders (Arcade) and the Bean Eating Humiliation
Aug 13, 2024
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC/Xbox) and the JRPG Completion Pain
Jul 30, 2024
Ghosthunter (PS2) and the Valkyria Chronicles 4 Review
Jul 23, 2024
Mega Man: The Power Battle/Fighters (Arcade) and the Dong Doom
Jul 16, 2024
Radiant Silvergun (Saturn) and the Rockman Gold Empire
Jul 09, 2024
Mega Man 7 (SNES) and the Wi-Fi Eyeball
Jul 02, 2024
Mega Man X2 (SNES) and the Anime Trash Revue
Jun 25, 2024
Super Mario Land (Game Boy) and the Manga "Final Arcs"
Jun 19, 2024
Quest for Camelot (GBC) and the Original Xbox Library
Jun 11, 2024
Mega Man Soccer (SNES) and the WE ARE ROCKMAN Commercial
Jun 04, 2024
Bubble Ghost (Game Boy) and the Defense of Super Earth
May 28, 2024
Mega Man V (Game Boy) and the Penny's Big Breakaway Bump
May 21, 2024
Mega Man X (SNES) and the Nintendo Legal Backlog
May 07, 2024
Battletoads in Battlemaniacs (SNES) and the Old Soda Habits
Apr 30, 2024
Rocket Ranger (NES) and the Idle Game Confession
Apr 23, 2024
Mega Man The Wily Wars (Genesis) and the GTA IV Physics
Apr 16, 2024
Böbl (NES) and the Civilization VI Achievement List
Apr 09, 2024
Mega Man 6 (NES) and the AI Girlfriend Research
Apr 02, 2024
Mario Golf (Game Boy Color) and the Rapid Fire Topics
Mar 26, 2024
Mega Man IV (Game Boy) and the Helldivers 2 Mechs
Mar 19, 2024
Kick Master (NES) and the Trouble With Switch Names
Mar 12, 2024
Mega Man III (Game Boy) and the Super-On-Time Final Fantasy 7 Demo
Mar 05, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From the Sewers (Game Boy) and the Hideo Kojima Human Loop
Feb 27, 2024
Trax (Game Boy) and the Flimsy Hammer Discovery
Feb 20, 2024
Mega Man 5 (NES) and the Dondoko Island Tycoon
Feb 13, 2024
Mega Man II (Game Boy) and the #JustWilyThings
Feb 06, 2024
Perfect Dark (N64) and the Palworld Explanation
Jan 30, 2024
Alice's Mom's Rescue (Dreamcast) and the Jank Xbox 360 Repair feat. T of TKandM!
Jan 23, 2024
Pokemon Trading Card Game (GBC) and the Lawyer Bait
Jan 16, 2024
Mega Man 4 (NES) and the Ham Cheeto Debuff
Jan 09, 2024
The Retro Breakdown's 2023 Game Tier List
Dec 26, 2023
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge (Game Boy) and the Age of Empires Cheats
Dec 20, 2023
Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru (Saturn) and the Lame Airport Comparisons
Dec 12, 2023
Home Alone (NES) and the Indie Games(?)
Dec 05, 2023
Mega Man 3 (NES) and the Windows 11 New Coke
Nov 28, 2023
Castlevania Legends (Game Boy) and the Hostess Ring Light Reflection
Nov 21, 2023
Mega Man 2 (NES) and the Giantess Ryza Thighs
Nov 14, 2023
Little Nemo The Dream Master (NES) and the Last Time We Talk About Edelgard
Nov 07, 2023
Sweet Home (Famicom) and the Next Step for Smash
Oct 31, 2023
Mega Man (NES) and the Wii Motion Control Debate
Oct 24, 2023
D (3DO) and the Assassin's Creed Haptic Feedback Vest
Oct 17, 2023
Marchen Maze (PC Engine) and the Manga-to-Anime Transition
Oct 10, 2023
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare (GBC) and the One Piece History
Oct 03, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC) and the Monster Hunter Now Review
Sep 26, 2023
Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja (NES) and the Dokapology
Sep 19, 2023
EnEn Angel (PS1) and the Three Hopes Hype
Sep 12, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (GBC) and the Chubawamba Album
Sep 05, 2023
Rollergames (NES) and the Rejected Evony Sponsorship
Aug 29, 2023
Side Pocket (SNES) and the Mega Man Bundle Taxes
Aug 22, 2023
Gimmick! (NES) and the Arcade Gambling Strategies
Aug 15, 2023
Growl (Arcade) and the First Crash Bandicoot Experience
Aug 08, 2023
Kirby's Tilt 'n Tumble (GBC) and the Lofty Sky Games Stream
Aug 01, 2023
Kid Chameleon (Genesis) and the 1850+ Screens
Jul 25, 2023
Revenge of Shinobi (Genesis) and the Flying Bus Compromise
Jul 18, 2023
Game & Watch Gallery 3 (GBC) and the Not Finishing Fire Emblem Games
Jul 11, 2023
Pulseman (Genesis) and the Forced Disco Elysium Dialogue
Jul 04, 2023
Grimace's Birthday (GBC) and the Mario RPG Remake
Jun 27, 2023
Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA) and the Diablo Blue Sentinels
Jun 20, 2023
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Genesis) and the Chained Echoes Impressions
Jun 13, 2023
Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin (PC) and the Greetings from Germany feat. Jessi!
Jun 06, 2023
Code Name: Viper (NES) and the Super Nintendo Switch
May 23, 2023
Largo Winch .// Commando SAR (PS1) and the Dokapon Pact
May 16, 2023
Wario Land 3 (GBC) and the Good Bad Gas Station Food
May 09, 2023
Kuru Kuru Kururin (GBA) and the Oyaji Hunter Mahjong
May 02, 2023
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (SNES) and the Final Fantasy 2 Apologist
Apr 25, 2023
The Bouncer (PS2) and the H.M.S. TiTanTic
Apr 18, 2023
Burgertime Deluxe (Game Boy) and the Night into Dream
Apr 11, 2023
Gargoyle's Quest (Game Boy) and the Used Game Trade-In Decision
Apr 04, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA) and the Identical Deus Ex Experiences
Mar 28, 2023
Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R (Arcade) and the America Daitoryo Senkyo
Mar 21, 2023
G-Loc: Air Battle (Arcade) and the Fist of the North Star Aerobics
Mar 07, 2023
Super Mario Land: 6 Golden Coins (Game Boy) and the Deep Wario Lore
Feb 28, 2023
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ (GBA) and the Micro Podcast
Feb 21, 2023
Beyond Oasis (Genesis) and the February 2023 Nintendo Direct Recap
Feb 14, 2023
Sonic CD and the Marvel Snap Breakdown
Feb 07, 2023
Mario Golf (N64) and the Punching Down At Rabbids
Jan 31, 2023
Rock n' Roll Racing (SNES) and the Amiibo Salt
Jan 24, 2023
Mario Party 2 (N64) and the Watching Initial D in 2023
Jan 17, 2023
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Game.com) and the Not Condoning Gambling
Jan 10, 2023
TMNT 3: The Manhattan Project (NES) and the Untranslated Card-Based RPG
Jan 03, 2023
The Retro Breakdown 2022 Game Tier List
Dec 27, 2022
Home Alone (Genesis) and the Pain Meter
Dec 20, 2022
Gargoyles (Genesis) and the Medal of Honor Plagiarism
Dec 13, 2022
Pang! (Arcade) and the Cancelled Revenge of the Nerds
Dec 06, 2022
TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (GB) and the Radical Band of Punk Rumblers
Nov 22, 2022
Pilotwings 64 (N64) and the Robin Deviantart
Nov 15, 2022
The Mint Chocolate Burger, Sonic Frontiers Hype, and the Accidental Vodka Shot
Nov 08, 2022
Dr. Mario 64 (N64) and the Intercontinental Episode
Oct 31, 2022
Riding Fight (Arcade) and the Windows 11 Problem
Oct 25, 2022
The Sega Genesis Ornament, Bayonetta 3 Voice Acting, and the Best 3D Sonic Game
Oct 18, 2022
Cyberpunk's Resurgence, Fire Emblem's Edge, and Breaking the Format
Oct 11, 2022
Mutant League Football (Genesis) and the Death of Stadia
Oct 04, 2022
Claymates (SNES) and the Infrastructure Week feat. Jessi!
Sep 27, 2022
Castlevania: Simon's Destiny and the Poultry Circuit
Sep 20, 2022
Literally Just an Entire PS1 Demo Disc Feat. Jessi!
Sep 13, 2022
Super Punch Out (SNES) and the Secret Two-Player Mode
Sep 06, 2022
Wave Race 64 (N64) and the Metroid Prime 2 Multiplayer
Aug 30, 2022
Guardian Heroes (Saturn) and the Little Goody Two Shoes
Aug 23, 2022
Crusader of Centy (Genesis) and the "All Too Familiar" Storyline
Aug 16, 2022
Riven: The Sequel to Myst (PC) and the 26-Hour Day
Aug 09, 2022
Journey to Silius (NES) and the Poor Mass Effect Choices
Aug 02, 2022
Pokemon Puzzle League (N64) and the Birdie Wing Plug
Jul 26, 2022
Mighty Bomb Jack (NES) and the Controller Throw Etiquette
Jul 19, 2022
Zero Wing (Genesis) and the Time Vampires
Jul 12, 2022
Target Earth (Genesis) and the Red Ash Vaporware
Jul 05, 2022
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards and the Army Men RTS
Jun 28, 2022
Blaster Master (NES) and the Don Mattrick Kusoge
Jun 21, 2022
Pinball (NES) and the Tom's Back Mega Episode
Jun 14, 2022
NBA Jam (Genesis) and the Netflix and Chill Lore feat. Jessi!
Jun 07, 2022
Dark Souls (PC) and the Spring Anime Season feat. Jessi!
May 31, 2022
Alien Soldier (Genesis) and the Movie Quote Quiz
May 24, 2022
Golden Axe (Genesis) and the Tabe-O-Ja Sauce Controller
May 17, 2022
Ninja Warriors (SNES) and the Casual Dragon Ball FighterZ Review
May 10, 2022
Ninja Gaiden (NES) and the Sega News Roundup
May 03, 2022
Mappy Land (NES) and the Technically Also Dig-Dug 2
Apr 26, 2022
Light Crusader (Genesis) and the Instant Sora Doxxing
Apr 19, 2022
Double Dragon 2: The Revenge (NES) and the iPod Archeology
Apr 12, 2022
Avenging Spirit (GB) and the Lime Skittles Apology
Apr 05, 2022
The Quantum Blade (PC) and the BUSINESS SUIT feat. Alex Zandra!
Mar 29, 2022
Kirby's Adventure (NES) and the Doors vs. Wheels
Mar 22, 2022
Sin and Punishment (N64) and the Stranger of Paradise
Mar 15, 2022
Daikatana (GBC) and the Reason It's Called Discord
Mar 08, 2022
River City Girls Zero (Switch) and the Gabe Newell Crypto Dunk
Mar 01, 2022
Joe and Mac (SNES) and the First Draft of Super Mario RPG
Feb 22, 2022
Banjo-Kazooie (N64) and the Retro Bowl Review
Feb 15, 2022
Bases Loaded (NES) and the Jaleco Sports Spectacular
Feb 08, 2022
Contra: Hard Corps (Genesis) and the Dark Souls Netflix Adaptation
Feb 01, 2022
Shinobi 3 (Genesis) and the Consumable Double Jump
Jan 25, 2022
Altered Beast (Genesis) and the Steam Roulette Recap
Jan 18, 2022
MUSHA (Genesis) and the Sonic Boom Bait
Jan 11, 2022
Sonic 3 & Knuckles (Genesis) and the 2022 Game Preview feat. Jessi!
Jan 04, 2022
The 2021 Retro Breakdown Tier List
Dec 28, 2021
Home Alone (SNES) and the New Holiday Tradition
Dec 21, 2021
Actraiser (SNES) and the Rabi-Ribi Recap
Dec 14, 2021
Ecco the Dolphin (Genesis) and the Horrors of John C. Lilly
Dec 07, 2021
Yoshi's Story (N64) and the Shanghai Airport
Nov 30, 2021
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (PC Engine) and the New Popeye Game
Nov 23, 2021
Super Metroid/A Link to the Past Crossover Randomizer (SNES) and the Lost Judgment Difference
Nov 16, 2021
Fire n' Ice (NES) and the EA NFT Dystopia
Nov 09, 2021
Brave Fencer Musashi (PlayStation) and the Altair Alternative
Nov 02, 2021
Metroid Dread (Switch) and the "Fastest Mario" Archetype
Oct 26, 2021
Vectorman (Genesis) and the Smash Trash Talk
Oct 19, 2021
Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) and the Background Layer 3 Problem
Oct 12, 2021
Metroid Fusion (GBA) and the Best Game Bracket
Oct 05, 2021
Metroid 2: Return of Samus (GB) and the Mario Movie Meh
Sep 28, 2021
Metroid (NES) and the Franchise Fatigue Counter-Strategy
Sep 21, 2021
Lufia 2: Rise of the Sinistrals (SNES) and the Nuzlocke Origin Story
Sep 14, 2021
Mega Man Legends (Playstation) and the Forced Item Usage
Sep 07, 2021
Day of the Tentacle and the Stuff You Said Back Then
Aug 31, 2021
Chuck Rock and the Realistic Sports Anime
Aug 24, 2021
Battle Golfer Yui and the "True Zelda Game"
Aug 17, 2021
Elevator Action Returns and the Monday Night Grandia
Aug 10, 2021
B.O.B. and the Worst Game You've Ever Played
Aug 03, 2021
Earthworm Jim and the Time Kompression
Jul 27, 2021
Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind and the Dark Souls Destruction Strategy
Jul 20, 2021
Final Fantasy VI and the Special Guest Stars
Jul 13, 2021
The Typing of the Dead and Tom's Assorted Garbage
Jul 06, 2021
Alisia Dragoon and the Brazil Hype
Jun 29, 2021
Phantasy Star 2 and the Very Wrong Nintendo Predictions
Jun 22, 2021
Sonic Spinball and the Butter Suckers
Jun 15, 2021
Comix Zone and the Sega Technical Institute
Jun 08, 2021
Spanky's Quest (SNES) and the Random Snack Review
Jun 01, 2021
Donkey Kong Country 2 and the Sudden Politics
May 25, 2021
Mischief Makers and the Game Hype Fundamentals
May 18, 2021
Terranigma and the NieR Ending Grind
May 11, 2021
River City Ransom and the Mortal Kombat Movie Review
May 04, 2021
Phantasy Star and the Ancient Lewd Acts
Apr 27, 2021
Bit Generations: Dotstream and the Live Game Purchase
Apr 20, 2021
Wario's Woods and the Satellaview Switch
Apr 13, 2021
Double Dragon (NES) and the April Fools Consideration
Apr 06, 2021
Kirby's Dream Course and the Live Podcast Experiment
Mar 30, 2021
Wild Guns and the Lazy Speedrunner
Mar 23, 2021
Super Mario Galaxy and the Basement Archaeology
Mar 16, 2021
Outrun, Super Hang-On, Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone, and the Yakuza Arcade Challenge
Mar 09, 2021
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Bored of Light
Mar 02, 2021
Panzer Dragoon and the Nintendo Direct Recap
Feb 23, 2021
DOOM 64 and the $70 Game Problem
Feb 16, 2021
Super Valis 4 and the 13 Sentinels Spoilercast
Feb 09, 2021
Shadowgate, Homey, Maximillian, and the Kusogrande Grand Finals
Feb 02, 2021
Trip World and the Gambling Rant
Jan 26, 2021
Donkey Kong Country and the VHS Promo Mailer
Jan 19, 2021
StarTropics and the Son of a Submariner
Jan 12, 2021
The Retro Breakdown 2020 Tier List
Dec 29, 2020
Home Alone (PC) and the Lamest Strategy
Dec 22, 2020
Nights Into Dreams and the Segata Sanshiro
Dec 15, 2020
James Pond 2: Operation Robocod and the Penguin Bombs
Dec 08, 2020
Ristar and the "Younger Audience"
Dec 01, 2020
Super Mario Sunshine and the No-Reason DK Rap
Nov 24, 2020
Bonus: Oops! All Yakuza!
Nov 17, 2020
Super Ghouls n' Ghosts and the BORK BORK
Nov 10, 2020
The Peace Keepers and the Better than Expected Corruption
Nov 03, 2020
Bonus: Final Fantasy, Art vs. Graphics, and SUNSHINE
Oct 30, 2020
Super Mario 64 HD and the Beatles of Videogames
Oct 27, 2020
S.C.A.T. and the Specialized Cybernetic Attack Team
Oct 20, 2020
Kirby's Dream Land 3 and the Sunshine Disappointment
Oct 13, 2020
Kick Bot and the Nouveau Retro
Oct 06, 2020
Clash at Demonhead and the Best Ending Ever
Sep 29, 2020
Karnov and the Dial-up Internet Modem
Sep 22, 2020
Illusion of Gaia and the Loss of Innocence
Sep 15, 2020
Shadow of the Ninja and the Avengers Anthem
Sep 08, 2020
Operation Logic Bomb and the Woke Battletoads
Sep 01, 2020
Action Man: Robot Atak and the Trouble with Airplanes
Aug 25, 2020
Vice: Project Doom and the Hero/Villain Longevity Theory
Aug 18, 2020
Gunstar Heroes and the Good Licensed Trash
Aug 11, 2020
Final Fantasy Adventure and the Meaning of Retro
Aug 04, 2020
Demon's Crest and the GameCube Lunchbox
Jul 28, 2020
Rygar and the Animalized Men Wriggling Eerily
Jul 21, 2020
Crystalis and the Ubisoft Backward
Jul 16, 2020