HeyJaredThe Retro Respawn
Where old games get new life—and we press start on nostalgia.Join us as we boot up the classics, blow the dust off cartridges, and dive headfirst into the pixelated past.
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The Retro Respawn - Ep 22 - New Super Mario Bro's (opens the original)
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When Nintendo dropped New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo DS in 2006, it wasn’t just another Mario title — it was a statement . After years of 3D adventures, Mario sprinted back onto a 2D plane with fresh energy, new tricks, and a modern coat of paint. The game blended nostalgia with innovation: classic Goomba‑stomping and flagpole finishes paired with wall jumps, mega mushrooms, and physics that made every hop feel buttery smooth. Set across eight vibrant worlds, the game reimagined the Mushr
The Retro Respawn - Ep 21 - The legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/ Rom Hacks (opens the original)
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The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons — Holodrum’s Wild, Combat‑Driven Adventure Today on The Retro Respawn , we’re diving into the fiery half of the Oracle duo — The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, the game that turned the Game Boy Color into a battleground of shifting weather, dangerous terrain, and some of the most aggressive dungeon design in 2D Zelda history. If Oracle of Ages is the brain, Seasons is the brawn. This is Capcom’s Zelda at full power. Holodrum isn’t a gentle fairy‑tale l
The Retro Respawn - Ep 01 - Super Mario 3D land (opens the original)
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Super Mario 3D Land Review: A Leap Forward in Handheld Platforming In this review, we dive into the game that redefined portable platforming— Super Mario 3D Land . Released for the Nintendo 3DS, this title bridges the gap between classic side-scrolling Mario and modern 3D exploration, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience that’s both innovative and nostalgic. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the Mushroom Kingdom, this review will help you decide if 3D Land deserves a spot in your col
The Retro Respawn - Ep 18 - Mario Kart Super Circuit (opens the original)
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Super Mario Kart: Super Circuit — Pocket‑Sized Chaos and the GBA’s 16‑Bit Throwback Masterpiece In this episode of The Retro Respawn, we’re rewinding to 2001 — the moment Nintendo shrunk one of its biggest franchises and stuffed it into a handheld that looked like a candy‑coloured SNES. Super Mario Kart: Super Circuit wasn’t just Mario Kart on the go; it was a full‑blown reinvention of the series for a new era, built by a studio nobody expected: Intelligent Systems, the minds behind Fire Emblem
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