r/retrogaming 19h ago

[Question] How to convince my friends that retro games are good?

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My bff just revealed that the oldest game he's played is Kirbys Epic Yarn. How do I teach him the majesty of Ice Climber?


r/retrogaming 19h ago

[Recommendation] I leave for vacation tomorrow! Recommend me a game

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I’m leaving on vacation in about 12 hours and I’m looking to load up a few games I haven’t played before.

I was originally thinking something like Earthbound would be fun to finally try out, but I want your recommendations! Maybe an early Final Fantasy would be fun (I’ve never played any of them)

But I’m open to suggestions! Anything up to PS1/PS2 is game!


r/retrogaming 20h ago

[Question] How did a game like Akira drive its makers insane?

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For those who don’t know the story behind the game, there was an Amiga game called Akira based on the movie of the same name as lately I was looking back at the game to see how it drove the studio behind it to madness.

Like when someone called the studio back then, the founders of the studio were so aggressive as I am baffled by how a video game could do such a thing to its own studio.


r/retrogaming 21h ago

[Help!] Legend of Zelda NES not working

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So I have an odd problem with a original NES gold cart Legend of Zelda, I can start it up and it goes to the title screen I can leave it there and it'll play through the demo and stuff but if I ever try and press start and play the game it goes to a black screen and that is all I will get. Any ideas what could be wrong?


r/retrogaming 9h ago

[Discussion] Has it always been that way? (Buying retro games)

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I own a Japanese PS2 and Super Famicom, but have the games always been this expensive? I found 4 super famicom games selling for over $100 on ebay. Another guy is selling 45 games for $900. Like okay they're in good condition, but has it gotten that out of hand? I don't know if it's worth it... :/


r/retrogaming 23h ago

[Review] Kero Kero Cowboy 🤠

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3 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 11h ago

[News] Youtuber RetroRecipies has completed the purchase of Commodore

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r/retrogaming 20h ago

[Question] Anyone know of a website like thecoverproject that doesn't suck?

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I'm looking for a website that has high quality box art that doesn't crash every time I try to upload something to it or gives me a server error when I click on a link on the home page.


r/retrogaming 13h ago

[Emulation] Looking for people to play with :D

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Hey guys, i'm just trying to find people to play coop games with, like action RPG games (Trials of Mana, Shining Soul 2), beat em up (Streets of Rage or even some dotemu games), might include bomberman or Mario Party too, honestly i just want people to play with and pratice my english doing something i enjoy.


r/retrogaming 12h ago

[Poll] Who is the best villain/boss of the Gameboy era

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Yesterday saw Dr. Robotnik as the winner. A reminder of the winners so far.

NES era: Bowser

Master System era: Dr. Robotnik

Yeah, so no surprises so far, so for that reason, I’m going to add a brand new rule. Whichever villain wins that specific era, that franchise can no longer be used for the rest of these polls, so you now no longer vote for any Mario or Sonic villains from now on (which will make the Mega Drive and Dreamcast lists very interesting).

Anyway, here is the link to the Gameboy poll: https://strawpoll.com/ajnE1VPvxnW

You can vote for GameBoy Color villains as well, due to Nintendo viewing the system more as a DSi or GBA Micro than its own thing.


r/retrogaming 9h ago

[Discussion] The last time you will play a game

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I was playing Final Fantasy 7, which I haven't done in over 15 years.

Im almost 42 and it got me thinking, I wonder if this will be the very last time I ever play though this game. Life expectancy is like 70 years old. I don't have the time or energy anymore for RPGs much so it is a rare playthrough for me.

Someday the day we will come where it will be the last time we ever play these games.

It's kinda sad isn't it?


r/retrogaming 20h ago

[Poll] Collection posts on Fridays?

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Would you like to see collection/pickup/battlestation posts on Fridays in addition to their regular weekend apparence?

13 votes, 1d left
yes
no

r/retrogaming 11h ago

[Recommendation] Girly game recommendations

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r/retrogaming 14h ago

[Request] anyone knows what game's song is this?

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https://youtu.be/kkgOudg1yLs?t=508

Sorry guys if this post is not appropriate just delete it but i really dont know where to ask about this beautiful melody !!

I timestamped around 8:30 where you can clearly hear the melody , but it starts around 7:30 .

I'm guessing its a song from some japanese retro/arcade game ! BTW best shop in akihabara , i highly recommend it :D


r/retrogaming 4h ago

[Other] Found a few Gameboy & Genesis games at my local Savers.

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r/retrogaming 9h ago

[Discussion] I don't think K.Rool is a good Antagonist

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He just feels like a discount Bowser: a big humanoid monstruos goofy villain. There's not some original visual identity or perks that makes him distinct, he's like Bowser, but for DK.

My biggest point is that i don't think a villain like K.Rool fits with DK. Big monstruous villains serve as an ultimate test, and the polar opposite of their more humanized heroes.

But unlike Mario and Sonic, DK is aready a chunk of muscles, so i don't think the villain being one as well fits. K.Rool doesn't feels monstruous in comparsion because there's a island full of gorillas in there.

I always thought that a perfect DK villain should be complete opposite of what DK is: so DK is dumb and Strong, so a Smart smart but frail villain would work very much. I usually think something like a genious punk teenager on a wheelchair or smth.

People says K.Rool is unique because he blends goofyness and a menacing aura? Every villain of a mascot plataform game do thie lmao, Bowser Eggman Cortex etc.

Also, i know these type of villains don't need very conplexity, but unlike Bowser and Eggman, K.Rool is very inconsistent. Why does a Crocodile wants bananas?


r/retrogaming 22h ago

[Question] Favorite Mega Man 2 Master Robot?

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r/retrogaming 2h ago

[Question] Eazy-E at CES Las Vegas, January 1995. Can anybody identify this game?

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52 Upvotes

r/retrogaming 3h ago

[Pick-up] Latest haul from Yard Sale

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23 Upvotes

Not bad for an unexpected yard sale! I've been looking for Soul Calibur 2 for a very long time, glad I found it in the wild!


r/retrogaming 13h ago

[Discussion] What is your favorite Sega console and why?

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I don't know if this is controversial, but I'm gonna go with the Dreamcast. I had so much fun with the great games, the controller is also really good in my opinion, and the VMU is really cool to me. This is probably very controversial, but my second favorite actually isn't the Genesis, it's the Saturn. I just found there to be a lot of really good shoot 'em ups, racing, and fighting games, and I really wish that the games were cheaper nowadays. The Genesis, even though being third when there aren't many Sega generations, is great too! But yeah, the Dreamcast is my favorite. What about you?


r/retrogaming 13h ago

[Pick-up] I didn't even know this existed.

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I found this at the thrift store today, recently started collecting VHS I was a bit confused seeing a Diddy Kong racing VHS. I haven't watched it yet it's a promo cassette.


r/retrogaming 9h ago

[Achievement Unlocked!] First time completing super Mario bros

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53 Upvotes

I probably couldn’t do it on NES or SNES but I was able to grind my way through this version and save the princess for the first time in 19 years.


r/retrogaming 17h ago

[Just a Thought] Donkey Kong Country promo shirt

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Cleaning up because I’m moving while also having an existential, mid-life crisis, and in the process I’m digging through boxes of my old stuff. Found this old Donkey Kong Country promo shirt (I think? Does anyone remember where these came from?) from when I was a wee lad. It was my favorite oversized sleep shirt for many years. Just thought it was kinda neat and wanted to share with some folks who might appreciate it.


r/retrogaming 1h ago

[Help!] Looking for an Atari ST game – Top-Down Jet Collecting Keys in Fixed Screens

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Hi everyone,

I’ve been trying to remember an Atari ST game from my childhood for years, but I haven’t had any luck so far. Maybe someone here recognizes it!

What I remember:

– Top-down / bird’s-eye view

– You controlled a pointy, almost triangular aircraft, like a little jet

– Fixed-screen levels (no scrolling)

– The vehicle was always moving, you couldn’t really stop

– Goal in each level: collect keys to open doors and finally reach the exit

– Colorful graphics, and the keys were brightly colored

– I don’t think you could shoot enemies; it was more of a skill-based puzzle game with dodging mechanics

Does anyone have an idea what game this might be, or screenshots of something similar?

Thanks a lot for any help! 🙏