Old Gamer’s Almanac

Into the Breach (2018)

We're continuing our 2001 hiatus with Subset Games' Into the Breach. We love an indie game and we love an oft-overlooked genre, which means this little game is just screaming down OGA alley. Hunter describes it as a "perfect game," and it may take us a lot of time to decide what that's worth and how much of a tax it might be.
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The List So Far
Disco Elysium
Silent Hill 2
Celeste
Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei
Super Mario Brothers 3
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Katamari Damacy
Quake
Raw Danger!
Metal Gear Solid
Hyper Light Drifter
Halo: Combat Evolved
Yakuza Kiwami
Papers, Please
Out Run
Ocarina of Time
Jet Set Radio
Final Fantasy 7
Bangai-O
Centipede
Hitman (2016)
Super Monkey Ball
Crusader Kings 3
Skyrim
Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Portal
Soulcalibur
Pikmin
Secret of Monkey Island
Kirby Super Star
Mass Effect 3
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Halo 3
Journey
Inside
Journey to Silius
Mario Kart 64
Inscryption
Mass Effect 2
Max Payne
Mirror's Edge
Forza Horizon 5
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Grand Theft Auto III
Kingdom Hearts
Donkey Kong Country 3
Sonic Adventure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Twisted Metal 2
Solar Ash
Mass Effect
Aliens vs Predator 2
Metroid Dread
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Halo 2
Sonic Adventure 2
War of the Monsters
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Yakuza Kiwami (2017) [w/ Jamie Carbone]

Matt's out this week, so Hunter sat down with show favorite Jamie Carbone (https://twitter.com/AJamieCarbone) to discuss Yakuza Kiwami, Xbox Gamerscores, and I guess the McElroy brothers. Yakuza is sure to be a recurring series on this show, so come get to know all of the characters, side quests, and minigames with us!
Music by nightcorey. https://soundcloud.com/nightcorey
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The List So Far
Disco Elysium
Silent Hill 2
Celeste
Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei
Super Mario Brothers 3
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Katamari Damacy
Quake
Raw Danger!
Metal Gear Solid
Hyper Light Drifter
Halo: Combat Evolved
Papers, Please
Out Run
Ocarina of Time
Jet Set Radio
Final Fantasy 7
Bangai-O
Centipede
Hitman (2016)
Super Monkey Ball
Crusader Kings 3
Skyrim
Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Portal
Soulcalibur
Pikmin
Secret of Monkey Island
Kirby Super Star
Mass Effect 3
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Halo 3
Journey
Inside
Journey to Silius
Mario Kart 64
Inscryption
Mass Effect 2
Max Payne
Mirror's Edge
Forza Horizon 5
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Grand Theft Auto III
Kingdom Hearts
Donkey Kong Country 3
Sonic Adventure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Twisted Metal 2
Solar Ash
Mass Effect
Aliens vs Predator 2
Metroid Dread
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Halo 2
Sonic Adventure 2
War of the Monsters
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Silent Hill 2 (2001) [w/ Kimmy Martens]

Happy Halloween! It's time for a proper spookin' so we played Silent Hill 2 and invited Matt's cousin Kimmy back on to talk about why it's one of her favorite games ever! Matt's unfamiliarity with the genre and Hunter's self-imposed psychological torment feature heavily as well for a game that wants to rise very close to the top of the list...
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The List So Far
Disco Elysium
Celeste
Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei
Super Mario Brothers 3
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Katamari Damacy
Quake
Raw Danger!
Metal Gear Solid
Hyper Light Drifter
Halo: Combat Evolved
Papers, Please
Out Run
Ocarina of Time
Jet Set Radio
Final Fantasy 7
Bangai-O
Centipede
Hitman (2016)
Super Monkey Ball
Crusader Kings 3
Skyrim
Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Portal
Soulcalibur
Pikmin
Secret of Monkey Island
Kirby Super Star
Mass Effect 3
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Halo 3
Journey
Inside
Journey to Silius
Mario Kart 64
Inscryption
Mass Effect 2
Max Payne
Mirror's Edge
Forza Horizon 5
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Grand Theft Auto III
Kingdom Hearts
Donkey Kong Country 3
Sonic Adventure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Twisted Metal 2
Solar Ash
Mass Effect
Aliens vs Predator 2
Metroid Dread
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Halo 2
Sonic Adventure 2
War of the Monsters
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Max Payne (2001)

We're back into 2001: A Game Odyssey with Remedy's Max Payne. This game is full of the grit and cynicism of the 90s mixed with dreams of where storytelling and gameplay could go in the future. Where does it's legacy stand today? And how much shock and gore is too much?
Music by nightcorey. https://soundcloud.com/nightcorey
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The List So Far:
Disco Elysium
Celeste
Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei
Super Mario Brothers 3
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Katamari Damacy
Quake
Raw Danger!
Metal Gear Solid
Hyper Light Drifter
Halo: Combat Evolved
Papers, Please
Out Run
Ocarina of Time
Jet Set Radio
Final Fantasy 7
Bangai-O
Centipede
Hitman (2016)
Super Monkey Ball
Crusader Kings 3
Skyrim
Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Portal
Soulcalibur
Pikmin
Secret of Monkey Island
Kirby Super Star
Mass Effect 3
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Halo 3
Journey
Inside
Journey to Silius
Mario Kart 64
Inscryption
Mass Effect 2
Mirror's Edge
Forza Horizon 5
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Grand Theft Auto III
Kingdom Hearts
Donkey Kong Country 3
Sonic Adventure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Twisted Metal 2
Solar Ash
Mass Effect
Aliens vs Predator 2
Metroid Dread
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Halo 2
Sonic Adventure 2
War of the Monsters
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)

We get to take a quick break from our 2001: A Game Odyssey season for one of our off topic entries: The Secret of Monkey Islands. One of the most famous point and click adventure games ever, with a recently modern remaster. So does this game still feel "old?" And does it's oldness earn it higher or lower ranks on The List?
Music by nightcorey. https://soundcloud.com/nightcorey
Consider contributing to our show on Patreon. Email us your thoughts on the ongoing list at oldgamersalmanac(at)gmail(dot)com. Or come talk to us on our Discord.
The List So Far
Disco Elysium
Celeste
Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei
Super Mario Brothers 3
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Katamari Damacy
Quake
Raw Danger!
Metal Gear Solid
Hyper Light Drifter
Halo: Combat Evolved
Papers, Please
Out Run
Ocarina of Time
Jet Set Radio
Final Fantasy 7
Bangai-O
Centipede
Hitman (2016)
Super Monkey Ball
Crusader Kings 3
Skyrim
Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Portal
Soulcalibur
Pikmin
Kirby Super Star
Mass Effect 3
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Halo 3
Journey
Inside
Journey to Silius
Mario Kart 64
Inscryption
Mass Effect 2
Mirror's Edge
Forza Horizon 5
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Grand Theft Auto III
Kingdom Hearts
Donkey Kong Country 3
Sonic Adventure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Twisted Metal 2
Solar Ash
Mass Effect
Aliens vs Predator 2
Metroid Dread
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Halo 2
Sonic Adventure 2
War of the Monsters
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Aliens vs. Predator 2 (2001)

Here's a fun item on the 2001 season that is a game neither of us had ever played. It's a game with a legendary asymmetric multiplayer, and we sat down for a day playing with listeners over on our OGA Discord, having a blast! Let's see how well the ranking reflects that...
Music by nightcorey. https://soundcloud.com/nightcorey
Consider contributing to our show on Patreon. Email us your thoughts on the ongoing list at oldgamersalmanac(at)gmail(dot)com. Or come talk to us on our Discord.
The List So Far
Disco Elysium
Celeste
Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei
Super Mario Brothers 3
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Katamari Damacy
Quake
Raw Danger!
Metal Gear Solid
Hyper Light Drifter
Halo: Combat Evolved
Papers, Please
Out Run
Ocarina of Time
Jet Set Radio
Final Fantasy 7
Bangai-O
Centipede
Hitman (2016)
Super Monkey Ball
Crusader Kings 3
Skyrim
Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Portal
Soulcalibur
Pikmin
Kirby Super Star
Mass Effect 3
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Halo 3
Journey
Inside
Journey to Silius
Mario Kart 64
Inscryption
Mass Effect 2
Mirror's Edge
Forza Horizon 5
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Grand Theft Auto III
Kingdom Hearts
Donkey Kong Country 3
Sonic Adventure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Twisted Metal 2
Solar Ash
Mass Effect
Metroid Dread
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Halo 2
Sonic Adventure 2
War of the Monsters
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Patreon Bonus: Ranking Every Game Console We’ve Played [w/ EJ]

Thanks to all of the wonderful people who have come to show their support of this show, we quickly had to present you with this first Patreon Goal Bonus Episode. For helping us reach $100 a month, here is us, with EJ, ranking all of the video game consoles we've collectively played. IT'S REALLY LONG and the process we chose was not very good and we won't be doing it like this ever again. But it's a funny method that leads to a lot of unpredictable conversations. Enjoy!
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Grand Theft Auto 3 (2001)

Well it's finally time. We've been talking about 2001 for a few weeks now and we could hear you screaming "But what about Grand Theft Auto 3! It mattered" Yeah sure. Here we are doing our civic duty and talking about this game. 
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Consider contributing to our show on Patreon. Email us your thoughts on the ongoing list at oldgamersalmanac(at)gmail(dot)com. Or come talk to us on our Discord.
The List So Far:
Disco Elysium
Celeste
Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei
Super Mario Brothers 3
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Katamari Damacy
Quake
Raw Danger!
Metal Gear Solid
Hyper Light Drifter
Halo: Combat Evolved
Papers, Please
Out Run
Ocarina of Time
Jet Set Radio
Final Fantasy 7
Bangai-O
Centipede
Hitman (2016)
Super Monkey Ball
Crusader Kings 3
Skyrim
Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Portal
Soulcalibur
Pikmin
Kirby Super Star
Mass Effect 3
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Halo 3
Journey
Inside
Journey to Silius
Mario Kart 64
Inscryption
Mass Effect 2
Mirror's Edge
Forza Horizon 5
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Kingdom Hearts
Donkey Kong Country 3
Sonic Adventure
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Twisted Metal 2
Solar Ash
Mass Effect
Metroid Dread
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Halo 2
Sonic Adventure 2
War of the Monsters
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories