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Cart Creeps
Hosted by Ryan, Jay, Gabe, and Keif · EN
Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast that digs up old cartridges to see how they really play once the nostalgia wears off.
Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined through the act of playing it — not just remembering it. We focus on how these games feel in your hands today: their movement, pacing, difficulty, atmosphere, and the small design decisions that either hold together or start to show their seams.
There are no scores and no obligation to finish, just honest discussion about what survives the replay and what doesn’t.
Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input.
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CC5: DOOM | Retro Game of the Month
3w ago02:00:08Tap to summarizeOne of the all time greats.We cover:• Movement, and combat• Level design and secrets• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, strategies• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLinkSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1
Transcribe →CC4: Ironman and XO Manowar in Heavy Metal | Retro Game of the Month
Apr 502:10:34Tap to summarizeThis was one of the worst games we've ever played.We cover:• Movement, and combat• Level design and pacing• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
Transcribe →CC3: Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month
Mar 502:05:10Tap to summarizePokémon Trading Card Game for the GBC got a sequel, but only in Japan. In this episode we discuss the game after playing the translation patch.We cover:• Duels and Deckbuilding• Special rules for duels• Boss duels• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
Transcribe →CC2: Super Castlevania IV Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month
Feb 201:39:55Tap to summarizeSuper Castlevania IV often makes the gaming GOAT lists - but how does it actually feel to play now?In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus on Super Castlevania IV as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact.We cover:• Movement, and combat• Level design and pacing• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points• Atmosphere, music, and presentationRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
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CC1: Metroid: Zero Mission Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month
Jan 1402:46:36Tap to summarizeMetroid: Zero Mission is a standout Game Boy Advance title - but how does it actually feel to play now?In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus entirely on Metroid: Zero Mission as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact.We cover:• Movement, combat, and exploration flow• Level design, navigation, and pacing• Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points• Atmosphere, music, and presentation• The Zero Suit section and additional contentRetro games aren’t dead.They’re just waiting for input.🎮 About Cart Creeps:Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today.Stay updated and find all our official pages here:DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSKPATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink
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