In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only SNES game -- Star Ocean, a RPG with a sci-fi setting strongly inspired by Star Trek and the start of a great and popular series.  This game is easily found online as a translated ROM done by fans or there's a remake that was released in the west for the PSP.  We discuss the history of the game and the series, how the game plays, how it compares to others in the series, and if it holds up today!  Any questions, comments, feedback, etc. can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!

The SNES Podcast #61 -- Star Ocean

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In this episode Greg and Joe look at a mostly forgotten but unique SNES game -- Operation Logic Bomb!  The sequel to the Game Boy title Forbidden Zone, this top down shooter plays like Metroid mixed with Contra as you explore a base, open doors, and blast bad guys.  We discuss the game and what makes it unique and how it holds up.  Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!  The SNES Podcast is part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com.  Also check out their Patreon!

The SNES Podcast #198 -- Operation Logic Bomb

In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Joe and Greg look at all FOUR Street Fighter games that got SNES ports!  From the original Street Fighter 2 to the very late (and programming masterpiece) of Alpha 2, we talk about the games and how they play and how they hold up today.  Fighting game fans don't want to miss this one!  Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!  The SNES Podcast is part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com.  Also check out their Patreon!

The SNES Podcast #197 -- Street Fighter 2 Games!

In this episode Greg and Joe look at the follow up's to the popular Magical Quest game! The Great Circus Mystery is a follow up to the original Mickey Mouse game where as Magical Quest 3 was only released in Japan. We discuss these games and the differences between them and the first game in this episode and how they play today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!  The SNES Podcast is part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com.

The SNES Podcast #195 - The Great Circus Mystery & Magical Quest 3

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe look at one of the most interesting and obscure shooters to be released on the SNES -- Rendering Ranger R2! Developed by a European company but only seeing 10,000 copies released in Japan, this game is a cross between Contra and Turican and has some of the most gorgeous graphics you've ever seen on the SNES, and has recently been announced it's coming to modern consoles as well. We discuss the game and it's complicated history, as well as how it plays and holds up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support!  The SNES Podcast is part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com.

The SNES Podcast #194 -- Rendering Ranger R2

In this episode Greg and Joe look at the SNES version of a game based off a popular movie -- True Lies! Often time games based off movie licenses fall flat, so what about this one? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! The SNES Podcast is part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming related podcasts at geekade.com.

The SNES Podcast #61 -- Star Ocean

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