Analog Schtick

We are capping off the end of the second year of our podcast with another bonus episode, coming out on the most bonus day of the year!

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This month we dove into one of the many Disney games from the early 2000’s, Donald Duck Goin’ Quackers. Does this game rise above just being a simple clone of Crash Bandicoot? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Timecodes:

Introduction - 0:00

Listener Mail - 2:18

Morgan’s New Cat - 22:37

New Year’s Resolutions - 27:45

Background Information - 48:20

Very Important Question - 1:03:02

Story - 1:08:30

Mechanics - 1:14:00

Level Design - 1:26:43

Aesthetics - 1:33:46

Conclusion - 1:38:21

Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4

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This month we play Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles. Find out if it's better or worse than the last half of the original series on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Timecodes:

Introduction - 0:00

PCSX2 - 22:20

Very Important Questions - 42:54

Story - 1:10:11

Mechanics - 1:21:41

Aesthetics - 1:46:37

Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4

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This month we are rev rolling into one of Clayton’s favorite games from his childhood, PacMan World 2. Does this seldom discussed platformer of yesteryear deserve to be forgotten? Or is it time for it to claim its rightful place as one of the best 3D platformers of all time? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Timecodes:

Baby Talk - 0:00

Farm Life - 3:57

Introduction - 7:04

Housekeeping - 8:11

Baldur’s Gate 3 - 12:23

Morgan Rants about the MCU - 17:20

Health and Fitness - 22:59

PacMan World 2 Background Info - 26:06

Our History with the Game - 27:59

Very Important Questions - 35:30

Gameplay - 48:05

Level Design -1:00:16

Aesthetics - 1:15:00

Recommendations & Conclusion - 1:27:09

Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4

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This month we play one of the most revered JRPGs on the PlayStation 2, Final Fantasy X. Does this game hold up in modern era? How does the infamous laughing scene play with more context? Will we spend over an hour discussing Naruto? Maybe! But you'll never know for sure unless you join us for this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Timecodes:

Introduction - 0:00

Housekeeping - 3:00

Vacation Woes - 11:46

The Couch Debacle - 22:38

Dream Jobs - 46:20

Background Information - 54:05

Content Warning - 1:06:01

Time Spent with the Game - 1:08:33

Very Important Questions - 1:34:24

Campaign and Concept - 2:08:39

Combat and Gameplay - 3:27:52

Character Progression Mechanics - 4:10:06

Aesthetics - 4:36:29

Recommendations - 5:13:10

Future - 5:18:57

Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4

YouTube:

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In this episode we cover the highly controversial horror game Rule of Rose. This is the second and final game released by development studio Punchline Inc., and it is quite the departure from their previous work. Rule of Rose covers many dark and twisted topics through a very unique and symbolic story. However, with its story centering around the abuse of children, it became the center of a brief moral panic in certain parts of Europe, ultimately leading to the game being banned in the UK. We get into the story surrounding the controversy as well as our thoughts on the game itself in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

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After playing through Crash Bandicoot’s less than stellar first outing on the PS2, we decided we would give his purple dragon counterpart some love, and cover Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly. This is the fourth main game in the series, and the first to not be developed by Insomniac. How did Spyro fare under new direction? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 podcast.

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Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

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This month we are covering the very divisive Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex. This was the first game in the main series of Crash Bandicoot games not developed by Naughty Dog; and many would point to it as the point that the series took a turn for the worse, but despite all the negative aspects, this game may actually be worth giving a second chance. We discuss all this and more, on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUCCzRACI8FySOyLLn5gs?si=63dea08688c44ac4

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This month we dive into one of the most important franchises on the PlayStation 2, Ratchet and Clank. The series has come a long way since its first release, back in 2002. Will the modern innovations made in some of the later entries make this game feel outdated? Or does it stand the test of time? We cover all of this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

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This month we dive into our first and maybe last Sonic game, Sonic Heroes. Will we manage to discuss this game without offending the entire Sonic fanbase? Find out on this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast.

In honor of the upcoming Star Wars day, this month we are going to be covering Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2. While often overshadowed by it's sequel, we still believe that this first entry in the series offers a lot of enjoyment for any Star Wars fan. We discuss all this and more in this episode of Analog Schtick: A PlayStation 2 Podcast!

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Podcast Platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analog-schtick-a-playstation-2-podcast/id1622728280

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