The SNES Podcast

The SNES Podcast #149 - Higane: The Final Conflict

In this episode Greg and Joe look at the one of the rarest and most expensive games on the SNES -- Higane! An action/platformer game with a weird mix of Cyberpunk and Japanese Ninja/Samurai elements, this hard unique game seems to have been a...

In this episode Greg and Joe look at the one of the rarest and most expensive games on the SNES -- Higane! An action/platformer game with a weird mix of Cyberpunk and Japanese Ninja/Samurai elements, this hard unique game seems to have been a Blockbuster only release, making the game very hard to find today. We discuss the game, how it plays, and if it fits the old saying of 'rare games are not good' in our final thoughts. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #148 -- Jurassic Park

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe discuss the SNES version of the video game Jurassic Park! One of several games made in the early 90's based off the popular movie, the developers really tried some interesting ideas and approaches...

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe discuss the SNES version of the video game Jurassic Park! One of several games made in the early 90's based off the popular movie, the developers really tried some interesting ideas and approaches in this action-adventure game, some more successful then others. We talk about the game's history and development, how the game plays, and what works and does not. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #147 -- Liberty or Death

In this episode Greg and Joe return to the rich and interesting catalog of Koei games when we cover one of the only games based on the American Revolution -- Liberty or Death! Covering the whole war from either the American or British side, this...

In this episode Greg and Joe return to the rich and interesting catalog of Koei games when we cover one of the only games based on the American Revolution -- Liberty or Death! Covering the whole war from either the American or British side, this combo strategy and tactics game is quite deep and one of Koei's more complex SNES offerings. We talk about the game and how it plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #146 -- Kirby's Super Star

In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the last SNES released games -- Kirby's Super Star! A collection of mini games featuring everyone's favorite mutant blob, the game was in development for three years and used a Super FX Chip to enhance...

In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the last SNES released games -- Kirby's Super Star! A collection of mini games featuring everyone's favorite mutant blob, the game was in development for three years and used a Super FX Chip to enhance the graphics. We talk about how the game and how it plays, how it holds up today, and how each game works. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #145 -- Metal Max Returns

Hello everyone! In this special episode, Greg and Joe are joined by former podcast co-host George as he brings a game to the table for us to hash out -- Metal Max Returns! A SNES upgrade of the original Famicom game Metal Max, this was the...

Hello everyone! In this special episode, Greg and Joe are joined by former podcast co-host George as he brings a game to the table for us to hash out -- Metal Max Returns! A SNES upgrade of the original Famicom game Metal Max, this was the first game of a currently long running franchise that has mostly stayed in Japan minus a couple games. An open world role playing game with tanks as the main combat item, you try to make a living as a hunter in a post-disaster world run by a mad supercomputer. We discuss the game and the history of the franchise, the upgrades it got on the SNES, how the game plays and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #144 -- Super Back To The Future II

In this episode Greg and Joe look at a platformer based off one of the most famous movie franchises of all time -- Back to the Future! This Japanese only game has you going through three time periods on a hoverboard as you attempt to defeat your...

In this episode Greg and Joe look at a platformer based off one of the most famous movie franchises of all time -- Back to the Future! This Japanese only game has you going through three time periods on a hoverboard as you attempt to defeat your rival. The game has a few unique quirks and we look at those and talk about the game in depth as well as explore other games in the franchise a little bit. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #143 -- Starfox 2

Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the most infamous 'finished but not released' games, Starfox 2! The follow up to the very popular and groundbreaking Starfox, this game was planned for a 1996 release...

Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the most infamous 'finished but not released' games, Starfox 2! The follow up to the very popular and groundbreaking Starfox, this game was planned for a 1996 release but never came out back then due to the upcoming N64. It finally got a release on the SNES Mini and the Switch. We talk about history of the game, how the game plays, and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or directed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #142 -- Super Chase HQ

Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe take a look at the 'inspired by' sequel to the classic arcade game Chase HQ! Called Super Chase HQ in the west, this driving game follows the same formula as the original, where you...

Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe take a look at the 'inspired by' sequel to the classic arcade game Chase HQ! Called Super Chase HQ in the west, this driving game follows the same formula as the original, where you have to chase down and defeat a bad guy in his car in yours before time runs out. We discuss the graphics of this first person racing game, the gameplay, how close it is to the arcade game and how it holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc. can be left on our FB page or directed to [email protected] and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #141 -- Dragon's Lair

Welcome back to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg introduces his new co-host Joe and we cover a listener request -- the SNES version of Dragon's Lair! One of the most famous arcade games of all time, the game was undergoing a...

Welcome back to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg introduces his new co-host Joe and we cover a listener request -- the SNES version of Dragon's Lair! One of the most famous arcade games of all time, the game was undergoing a re-discovery in the mid 90's and the decision was made to make a platformer of the game. We talk about how the game turned on, the history of the franchise, and what's good and bad about the game. If you have any questions, comments, etc. please leave feedback on our FB group or e-mail me at [email protected] and thanks for the support!

The SNES Podcast #140 -- Interview with Dan Kitchen Part 2

Hello everyone! This is the second part of the recent interview I did with famed game developer and producer Dan Kitchen, who was very generous with his time in talking about his career. This part of the interview focuses on his SNES days...

Hello everyone! This is the second part of the recent interview I did with famed game developer and producer Dan Kitchen, who was very generous with his time in talking about his career. This part of the interview focuses on his SNES days and what's he done since then, and the work he is doing to finish one of his unfinished Atari 2600 Activision games, Gold Rush! Many thanks to him again for the time. If you have any questions or comments please leave them on our FB page or send an e-mail to [email protected] and please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/snespodcast and as always thanks for your support!