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Cart Creeps
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…
Episodes
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CC11: Castlevania Symphony of the Night
The Creeps take on Dracula's Castle for the first time as Alucard. How does it stack up to other darlings of the genre? Find out in this episode of Cart…
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Video Game Genre Tier List Part 2 | CreepChat 4
Join us for the second installment of our Tier list video - with just as much arguing as last time! Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮…
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CC10: Shadow Tower | Retro Game of the Month
Long before Elden Ring and even Demon's Souls, FromSoft had Shadow Tower. Can you the makings of a Souls-like be seen inside of Shadow Tower's twisted world?…
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The Rise and Fall of Cheat Codes | CreepChat 3
The era of cheat codes is long over, but what killed it, and should they make a comeback? Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart…
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CC9: Metal Warriors | Retro Game of the Month
Retro 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…
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Video Game Genre Tier List | CreepChat 2
In this Episode we get into arguments about which game genres are best. Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart…
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CC8: Final Fantasy VII | Retro Game of the Month
FF7 is considered the GOAT, but does it live up to the hype? Join us for a deep dive discussion on this episode of Cart Creeps! We cover: • Story • Combat &…
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Budget Gaming in 2026: Small Bucks, Big Fun | CreepChat 1
In this Episode, Ryan and Keif talk about how to still have fun gaming in 2026 with rising hardware and game prices. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:50 - Steam Machine…
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CC7: Resident Evil 2 | Retro Game of the Month
Resident Evil 2 for the PS1 is considered a classic, but can we get past the tank controls? Join us for a deep dive discussion on tis episode of Cart Creeps!…
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CC6: Space Station Silicon Valley | Retro Game of the Month
Is it really a hidden gem? We cover: • Movement and Camera woes • Boss Levels • Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation • If you should try it for yourself…
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CC5: DOOM | Retro Game of the Month
One of the all time greats. We cover: • Movement, and combat • Level design and secrets • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, strategies • Atmosphere, music, and…
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CC4: Ironman and XO Manowar in Heavy Metal | Retro Game of the Month
This 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…
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CC3: Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month
Pokémon 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: •…
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CC2: Super Castlevania IV Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month
Super 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…
Cart CreepsCC1: Metroid: Zero Mission Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month
Metroid: 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…