Episodes
"Welcome to The Retro Wildlands podcast hub! Here, you’ll find every episode of my journey through the gaming wildlands—featuring games and some choice topics! Each show is an immersive experience, blending storytelling with music and sound to bring the games to life. Whether you're here to relive classics or discover hidden gems, you're invited to explore the wildlands with me, one expedition at a time." - Nomad
A Short Break
Even adventurers need to rest by the campfire now and then! I’m taking a short break from exploring the Wildlands to gear up for the next leg of the journey. In this quick update, I’ll share what’s com...
Retro Wildlands #74 - Top 10 Spooky Video Games
Darkness falls across the Wildlands, and the time has come to face the games that once haunted my dreams. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal Top 10 spooky favorites, the ones that made my palms s...
Retro Wildlands #73 - Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest is often remembered as the “baby's first RPG", an entry designed to introduce Western players to the genre. But did Square’s big experiment actually work? In this episode, I...
Retro Wildlands #72- The Punisher (NES)
Frank Castle is one of Marvel’s darkest and most controversial characters—but is he a misunderstood anti-hero or just a symbol of unchecked violence? And does his character translate to fun video game ...
Retro Wildlands #71 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored, Part 2)
Growing up, all of us at one point wanted to be the hero. The one who saves the day and banishes evil. And while the title of hero is something we sometimes strive for, it's the journey that really giv...
Retro Wildlands #70 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Re-Explored)
A game like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past doesn't really need an introduction. It's widely considered one of retro-gaming's elite, and contains an adventure that still resonates with us today...
Retro Wildlands #69 - Wolfenstein 3D
They say you have to walk before you run. Whenever I hear that phrase, I sometimes think about the video games that pioneered genres and unique ideas. And the game we're covering today always comes to ...
Chasm - The Best Metroidvania You Haven't Played | An Excursion
Whether it's metroidvanias, action adventure games or just good games in general that you love, Chasm is an indie gem I discovered in the gaming wildlands that I think you need to see. It may not be pe...
Retro Wildlands #68 - Jackal
The best thing about discovering new-to-me retro video games is coming across a game I wish I knew about growing up. While some games on the original Nintendo can be iconic, revolutionary and tough as ...








