Remember The Game? #382 - ActRaiser
Summary
In episode 382 of Remember The Game, host Adam Blank and guest Captain N discuss ActRaiser for the SNES, which won the inaugural Royal Rumpole poll. They analyze its unique blend of side-scrolling action and city-building mechanics, noting that while neither genre is executed perfectly, their combination creates a solid experience. The episode also features listener Q&A segments covering topics like console exclusivity, dealing with online toxicity, VR gaming, and subscription models, alongside a "Play, Remake, Erase" segment featuring Sunset Riders, Terranigma, and Illusion of Gaia.
Topics discussed
Intro: ActRaiser wins the Royal Rumpole poll
Infamous Intro: Patreon thanks and show plugs
Listener Q&A: Mega Man Rush game and Switch 2
Listener Q&A: PS6 release and handling hate comments
Listener Q&A: Planet Coaster, VR, and Nintendo loyalty
Listener Q&A: TMNT games, Crimson Desert, and subscriptions
Poll Results: Sunset Riders vs. Illusion of Gaia vs. Terranigma
Sponsors and transition to ActRaiser gameplay
ActRaiser Overview: City building and action mechanics
City Building Mechanics: Lightning, earthquakes, and paths
City Building Critique: Simplicity and lack of depth
Action Mode: Boss gauntlet and platforming difficulty
Graphics, Music, and Nostalgia Lens
Final Verdict: A solid but shallow SNES classic
Outro: RetroSalvageGames plug and Patreon thanks
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