Old Gamer’s Almanac

Darkest Dungeon (2016)

It's time for our first entry on the Every Wheel! A few months ago we spun the wheel for the first time and the Wheel landed on Darkest Dungeon (provided by Geomorgski). So we played it, got properly stressed, spooked, and frightened and now we're here to tell our tale. This rogue-lite tactical turn based RPG is a beloved gem for a lot of people and we're new to the party, so let's see how it fares.
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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
Into the Breach
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)
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
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
Anachronox
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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (2022)

It's another off topic week during our 2001: A Game Odyssey season and we're just relishing in nostalgia. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had a handful of hit arcade games in the 90's and this year Tribute Games brought us a delightful throwback to the classic beat-em-ups. This game is full of style and a lot of jokes for fans of TMNT or Saturday Morning cartoons. But is this genre still relevant?
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
Yakuza Kiwami
Papers, Please
Out Run
Into the Breach
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
Anachronox
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

Anachronox (2001) [w/ Sun Sanders]

Matt is gone again so Hunter is joined by our dear friend Sun Sanders. Last time Sun was on the show, we talked about Skyrim, and he was robbed an earnest opportunity to rank a western RPG. So this time the two of them discuss Tom Hall's Anachronox and boy you're just going to love their criteria for ranking this game.
Mentioned in the show: Anachronox the Move (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9esyOP1oZQ)
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
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
Into the Breach
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

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.
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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