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Long before Elden Ring and even Demon's Souls, FromSoft had Shadow Tower. Can you the makings of a Souls-like be seen inside of Shadow Tower's twisted world? Is it worth playing today? Find out on this episode of Cart Creeps!
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@cartcreeps
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
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The era of cheat codes is long over, but what killed it, and should they make a comeback?
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
In this Episode we get into arguments about which game genres are best.
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
FF7 is considered the GOAT, but does it live up to the hype? Join us for a deep dive discussion on this episode of Cart Creeps!
We cover:
• Story
• Combat & Bosses
• Materia System
• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation
• If you should try it for yourself
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
In this Episode, Ryan and Keif talk about how to still have fun gaming in 2026 with rising hardware and game prices.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:50 - Steam Machine Pricing
00:09:51 - New Game Pricing
00:14:20 - The Last Time We Bought New Games (Full Price)
00:19:40 - Special Edition Swag
00:22:53 - Play Your Backlog
00:28:46 - Retail Regret
00:32:52 - Fighting Game Live Service
00:35:56 - Emulation! On Hardware You Already Own
00:40:33 - Modding Old Consoles
00:43:46 - $60 Retro Handhelds (PS1 limit)
00:48:39 - $250 Retro Handhels (PS2, light PC)
00:52:13 - Buying Used On RH Discord
00:55:35 - Mastering Digital Sales
01:09:22 - Introducing the HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE
1:12:19 - Final Thoughts
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
Resident Evil 2 for the PS1 is considered a classic, but can we get past the tank controls? Join us for a deep dive discussion on tis episode of Cart Creeps!
We cover:
• Movement and Camera woes
• Bosses
• The A/B Scenarios
• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation
• If you should try it for yourself
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
Is it really a hidden gem?
We cover:
• Movement and Camera woes
• Boss Levels
• Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation
• If you should try it for yourself
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
One of the all time greats.
We cover:
• Movement, and combat
• Level design and secrets
• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, strategies
• Atmosphere, music, and presentation
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
This was one of the worst games we've ever played.
We cover:
• Movement, and combat
• Level design and pacing
• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points
• Atmosphere, music, and presentation
Retro games aren’t dead.
They’re just waiting for input.
🎮 About Cart Creeps:
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.
Stay updated and find all our official pages here:
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK
PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
From the publisher's feed
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast that digs up old cartridges to see how they really play once the nostalgia wears off.
Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined through…
There are no scores and no obligation to finish, just honest discussion about what survives the replay and what doesn’t.
Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input.
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