777: Capcom's Platformer Legacy {’90s}
Summary
Retronauts hosts Jason and Stuart are joined by former Capcom employee Patrick Kulikowski to conclude their series on classic Capcom platformers. The trio critiques the glitchy NES port of Strider, praises the innovative mechanics of Little Nemo: The Dream Master, and defends the misunderstood difficulty of Street Fighter 2010. They also discuss the arcade versions of Willow and Little Nemo, as well as the fairer design of Codename Viper compared to Rolling Thunder.
Topics discussed
Intro and Sleep Number mattress analogy
Guest introduction and industry layoffs
Strider arcade and NES versions discussion
Willow: Witch of the Wilds analysis
Adventure Island and Candy Land NES games
Street Fighter 2010 and Codename Viper
Rolling Thunder 3 and Code Name Viper mechanics
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and Disney licenses
Gargoyle's Quest on Game Boy and NES
Mega Man 3, 4, and 5 deep dive
Darkwing Duck NES game review
Ghosts 'n Goblins: Resurrection on SNES
Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse
Outro, Patreon, and Breath of Fire discussion
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