Player VS Podcast is nearly over but it's going out with my favorite game of 2022, and possibly my favorite RPG - Dragon Quest V! What makes this entry in the series so special? Could it have gone toe to toe with Final Fantasy IV, V OR VI?? And most importantly...is it worth playing all these years later? There's a lot to unpack so get comfy!

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Timestamps: (2:20) - Previous Histories (11:47) - Development History (25:25) - Gameplay (37:31) - Presentation (43:47) - Story/Plot (1:00:18) - Final Thoughts

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The Main Quest is officially 5 years old!

Enjoy this bonus episode of some of the best moments spanning the past 5 years. Thanks for listening, see ya next episode!

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Timestamps:

(24:47) - Very First Quiz (Super Colorado Land) (01:01:30) - Sonic Supercut (01:59:40) - Temple of Timeline Supercut (02:25:55) - Dracula Fanfic (02:47:15) - Resident Evil Series Supercut (03:17:25) - Welcome To Beaver City (04:01:05) - Zebee's (04:38:35) - Welcome To Raccoon City (05:07:18) - Revenge of Copyright (05:25:15) - The Number One Retro Gaming Podcast

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Player VS Podcast continues with one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time - Kingdom Hearts! Is this game, this franchise, as messy as people claim it to be? Join Eric Gess (Unlockables/Guiding Keys) and I as we break down Tetsuya Nomura's debut JRPG classic and find out if this crossover of the new millennium is worth checking out today

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Timestamps:

(02:24) - Previous Histories (12:16) - Development History (51:35) - Retro Recollections (01:02:00) - Story/Plot (Thar Be Spoilers) (01:34:20) - Gameplay (02:17:25) - Presentation (02:41:40) - Final Thoughts

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Player VS Podcast has officially begun! This year we're appropriately kicking it off with the Sega cult classic, Comix Zone! Underappreciated or overrated? Let's find out what STI gets right with this one and if it still holds up today!

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Timestamps:

(03:15) Skips Monologue

(14:04) Retro Recollections

(17:13) Story/Gameplay

(35:16) Presentation

(40:33) Final Thoughts

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100 episodes! 100 games crossed off the Main Quest! And we're celebrating by covering a Sonic game! Hoo boy!

I'm joined by the best of the best creators covering video games, Chris Coplien of Retro Hangover and Matt Storm of the Fun and Games and Reignite podcasts to talk about one of the most polarizing Sonic entries. What made the Sega CD so special? Why is Sonic CD so memorable? And is it still worth checking out today??

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Check Matt out on: Fun and Games Reignite

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I made a wish to play a great Sega Genesis game and I got Disney's Aladdin! Is it as good as everyone says or did I wish upon a monkey's paw?? To help me dissect this one I've got Ryan from the mighty List Off to help me talk about this landmark Genesis title and decide whether or not it holds up today!

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Timestamps:(03:30) Skips Monologue

(36:47) Retro Recollections/Gameplay

(01:12:06) The Monkey's Paw (Quiz)

(01:27:03) Presentation

(01:33:19) Final Thoughts

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Do you have the balls to admit Vectorman was better than Donkey Kong Country?! Well one of us does...put your helmet on because my guest, Leathco and I are going to war! The console war! We discuss why Vectorman was made, how it was made and if it's still worth checking out today!

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Timestamps: (4:09) Skips Monologue (20:00) Previous History/Development (48:03) Story/Game Play (1:17:30) Quiz - "Breaking News" (1:32:00) Presentation (1:42:20) Final Thoughts

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This week on the show I get pummeled into submission by WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game - fortunately my guest, Supes ran down the ramp and entered the ring to bash it over the head with a steel chair! Is this game really the Mortal Kombat of wrestling games? How well does this version of the game hold up??

Check out Supes recommendation The Game Marks Podcast for more gaming/wrestling cross pollination

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Timestamps: (08:52) - Skips Monologue (30:50) - Development History (50:00) - Gameplay (01:14:08) - Presentation (01:28:20) - Final Thoughts/Recommendations

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The final episode of the month has arrived - it's Jurassic Park! I take some time to reminisce about the book and film and of course the game in question. But does it hold up today? How impressive was it against its contemporaries? And what the hell does it have in common with Earthworm Jim?!

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It's a new year and that means starting over! At year 0! It's accidentally Jurassic January and we're talking about another caveman joint, Joe & Mac! Could these be the most based bros in gaming? Are they actually ninja's? This week I'm joined by B-Ross of Super Garbage Day to talk about all of this and cross examine this port between the arcade and Super Nintendo versions!

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