Last Time on Video Games!: 2018

Monday, August 6, 2018

We've Moved!

We've had this old Blogspot site for nearly five full years, but the time has finally come for us to move on. Soon www.lasttimeonvideogames.com should direct you to our new home, but for now, you can find it at www.lastpodcasts.com New episodes will be showing up there from now on instead of here, and we're also launching our new podcast, It's a Gundam! on that site. In fact, we're releasing episodes every day this week, so please head over and check them out!

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Episode 231: Ninja Gaiden II

Like so many action heroes in the 90s, Ryu finds himself with another acute case of kidnapped girlfriend. Because of secret ninja things, he can't just call the cops, so he sets out to rescue her himself. Also, there's something about an enchanted sword? I dunno? Follow our shozoku-clad friend as he explores Dracula's- I mean the city. That the evil warlord is in. With legally distinct subweapon mechanics!

You can only hit this download with a diagonal upward fire wave.

Show Notes

(02:00) We’re launching a new website soon! Hopefully everything works out great, if there are any technical difficulties, please understand.

(36:00) The Assignment, Ninja Gaiden II

(45:00) The “Do It Again Stupid” article Geremy mentioned. Actually about GTA4

(48:00) Check out our ninja ranking cards

Next time on Last Time, Warcraft III (with Frozen Throne)!

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Tyler@lasttimeonvideogames.com,
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You can also go to the show page at plus.google.com/+LastTimeOnVideogames or comment on the site at www.lasttimeonvideogames.com.
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Episode 230: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

There once was a gallant prince. Handsome, charming, and possessed of amazing acrobatic abilities, he saved the day and won the heart of the princess. Wait, no, that's too trite. Let's try again. There once was a prince. Wanting to prove that he was gallant, he made a grave error. This led to him doing some really cool parkour fighting and having witty banter while trying to defeat Ja... the evil vizier. Also, time daggers.

If you rewind time, you can download it again!

Show Notes

(01:45) Zach is still playing Frostpunk despite losing many great men

(06:00) As far as Geremy can tell, while there is a playable demo, no one really knows what’s going on with Star Citizen

(21:00) Tyler’s been playing Shadow Fight 3 on his phone

(28:30) The Assignment, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

(43:30) The game Tyler and Geremy are trying to think of is Renegade

(50:00) Ranking this episode before it turns to sand.

Next time on Last Time, Ninja Gaiden 2!

More Belmont wannabes than you can shake a katana at!

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Episode 229: Dragon Warrior II

You know what the world needs? More "stairs". We're back with the second installment of the beloved Dragon Questior franchise, now featuring party members! Step, once more, into a somewhat generic plot, and follow our inexplicable begoggled heroes on a dangerous quest to become the warriors of light and vanquish the forces of evil. What I will give this game is a lack of fetch-quest-for-plot, and it does have a delightful princess "rescue" scene. How will it fare in the fields of Ranking, though?! Find out on this episode of Toriyama Drew the Concept Art!

Armor or downloads: how to manage resources?

Show Notes

(21:30) Tyler and Kevin played Heavy Hitters, a very expensive mech board game.

(35:00) The Assignment, Dragon Warrior II. Or Dragon Quest II! Pick your name poison!

(49:00) We shall now record Dragon Quest II within the imperial scroll of ranking.

Next time on Last Time, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time!

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Next time on Last Time, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time!

Friday, July 13, 2018

Episode 228: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Everyone's favorite Doom-guy clone is back, and snarkier than ever. This time, though, Kyle Katarn is a mercenary teacher, and under his tutelage: You! Take on the role of grumpy Jaden, and explore labyrinthine and often disconnected levels in your attempt to stamp out some cultists. On the bright side, you get to do some sweet lightsaber stuff, and use both sides of the force. Plus, a large pile of guns is at your disposal. Make it to the end of each level by murdering everything in your path. It's the Jedi way!

Dark side gets the best downloads.

Show Notes

(01:30) The Opening to Big O

(04:30) Tacoma is a completely different game than Geremy was thinking of.

(35:00) The Assignment, Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. We probably talk about a few other things before that.

(57:00) Ranking our school years.

Next time on Last Time, Dragon Quest II!

Retaining the "stairs" command!

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Episode 227: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Nothing says "dark age fun times" like resurrecting the legendary Lord of Darkness and draining the life from an old man! Plus, the guest of honor is sure to enjoy the pre-meal entertainment: two teens aimlessly wandering the remains of his old castle. One of them seems to be particularly plucky. Follow Nathan "Definitely-Not-A-Belmont" Graves through traps and travails with us as we dive into the first mobile Castlevania!

A miserable pile of downloads.

Show Notes

(01:00) We spend some time talking about random anime, inspired by Super Robot Wars X.

(14:00) Overwatch tales! Woo-oo.

(21:00) Both Latyon games for the phone.

(26:00) It's Castleing Time!

(37:00) Discussions about magic, and other useful systems.

(52:45) Castlevania: Ranking the Moon.

Next time on Last Time, Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy!

Killing cultists for the light side at

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Episode 226: Mega Man III

More grey lemons than you can toss a game brick at! Apparently all the gameboy games are Rockman World, making me wonder why all the GB ports of games are their own worlds. At any rate, join the Man Mega on his quest to overthrow the somewhat confusing hodgepodge of bosses from 3 and 4, and to the final castle. Also, suddenly appearing monsters over pits and just-barely-taller-than-your-shortest-jump-ceiling-spikes to pad out the gameplay!

Fall right down the download pit.

Show Notes

(05:00) Zach and Geremy have been playing Super Robot Wars X, so they just gush about Mecha Anime they like for about half an hour.

(26:00) Tyler started playing Enter the Gungeon.

(32:30) The Assignment: Mega Man III (: Roman Numerals).

(48:00) We have to stop Doctor Wywee!

(48:15) Mega Ranking III

Next time on Last Time, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon!

Resurrect the dark lords with us at

Monday, June 11, 2018

Episode 225: Rise of Nations

Not quite as good as super battling werewolves, watching the rise of nations is still entertaining; it never really got that far up the tech tree, though. Join us as we throw tanks into archers, and marvel at the disparity!

Downloads are the basis for every civilization.

Show Notes

(00:00) Infinity War Spoilers! (Not really, but if you’re sensitive maybe skip to the next time stamp.

(03:00) Zach has been playing the new Battletech game non-stop.

(19:00) Somehow, even while playing 80 hours of Battletech, Zach also had time to try out the newish Digimon game, Hacker’s Memory.

(37:30) Who cares what Tyler’s been playing? Geremy finally finished Wind Waker! Here is the Boss Keys video on Wind Waker.

(49:00) The assignment, Rise of Nations. When it grows up, it wants to be Civilization really badly.

(1:01:00) Care for a ranking?

Next time on Last Time, Mega Man III!

Pale lemons at

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Episode 221: Final Fight

Running on a campaign platform of sweet dive kicks and sick gains, Mike Haggar got himself into office. Now that he's there, he's running the city with a Steel Arm (Lariat). Once his... friend's(?) girlfriend gets kidnapped, though, he realizes it's time to take justice into his own hands. And biceps. Losing his mayoral garb, Mayor Haggar takes once more to the streets to fight... for the last time. An ultimate brawl, if one will.

Punch crime right in the download.

Show Notes

(01:00) Hit our Discord if you're feeling chatty! Thanks, Ryan, for doing so!

(10:30) So, apparently the Digi-Detectived exist. Plus, a quick rundown of A Hat in Time.

(17:00) Talking about Slay the Spire. The 3rd class is coming out around 2018/04/27! Despite us ragging on it, it's pretty fun, and the daily challenges can be neat.

(20:00) Mentioning a game from the people who brought you FTL, Into the Breach.

(36:00) Finally fighting.

(40:00) Andore the Big Guy!

(51:00) The ultimate ranking!

Next time on Last Time, Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3!

Handymen and handeyapes at

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Episode 224: Devil May Cry

You know game that starts with using a motorcycle as a kick booster is going to be extreme. However, detective/demon hunter Dante is quickly whisked to the beginning of Resident Evil Island, where he proceeds to fight with his darkest demons: camera angles. Thankfully, the developers realized what they were doing about halfway through the game, so he starts to actually kick ass. And fill dark souls with light.

Stylish downloads available at combos over 50.

Show Notes

(-00:00) We start by immediately getting distracted by a conversation about the classic (!?) anime Inuyasha.

(07:00) Zach started playing Mech Warrior Online again in anticipation of the upcoming Battletech game. (Don’t worry, none of us know what any of the proper nouns Zach is using are either.)

(30:00) The Assignment: Devil May Cry.

(36:00) I wish I could be the one to fill your dark soul with liiiiiigghhhhht!

(1:06:30) Ranking a game above number 666.

Next time on Last Time, Rise of Nations!

We will craft an age of empires at

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Episode 222: Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3

Sometimes, the world just needs an exterminator. Definitely, the world needs fewer wasps, and no moving slime ropes. Explore the epic saga of the Donkeys Kong with us, and experience the travails imposed upon the majestic apes by various handymen. Unfortunately, no one involved is competent. Unless exterminating is not Stanley's day job?

Double-handed climbing the download tree!

Next time on Last Time, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire!

Rob Liefeld's ghost haunts us at

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Episode 211: Pulseman

Can you feel the electricity coursing through your veins? Of course not, that would just hurt a lot... Unless you're Pulseman! Fight crime, save peoples, and be a surprising precursor to Pokémon all in the name of justice! Be prepared to be dazzled, because this game will have you bouncing off the walls.

Downloads at lightning speeds!

Show Notes

(04:30) The Puzzle Game Tyler and Zach were playing is We Were Here. No, they never finished it.

(26:45) The Assignment, Pulseman

(30:00) MP3 Codec was first released in 1993, Pulseman in 1994

(39:00) Through the magic of Time Travel, you may believe that Pulseman is already on the list, but it is not, because we add it here.

Next time on Last Time, Bomberman Hero!

Bombs not quite far enough away at

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Episode 220: City Connection

Never before has driving action been almost sleep-inducing! "Race" your way through what can loosely be described as cities, and connect all the dots (or segments). Through sheer diligence and willpower, you, too, can be the force that brings hearts and minds (and road panels) together!

Driving straight across the download connects it to your computotron.

Show Notes

(10:00) Klaxosaur action.

(12:00) Slay the Spire is great, guys.

(21:00) Zach gets Geremy [REDACTED].

(31:30) Connect the rankings!

Next time on Last Time, Final Fight!

No Guys at

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Episode 219: M.U.S.H.A.

As with many a story, this one begins in space, with Space Japan being Space Attacked by some sort of giant Space Monster. In this particular case, it's Space Skynet. Of course, the only reasonable response to this threat is to make a giant humanoid robot that basically never actually walks (and instead flies?!) to attack Space Skynet's rampaging armies. At least you have some sweet tunes and majestic views to aid you in your journey!

Spinning download shield!

Show Notes

(10:30) One Piece has publish 896 Chapters at the time of this episode’s recording, so not quite 1000 yet. Berserk is sitting at 354. For comparison, Dragon Ball totaled at 519 chapters, and Naruto was 700.

(15:15) Blazing Transfer Student falls off a little bit towards the end, but the first couple episodes are certainly worth a watch.

(25:15) The New Smash tease. Despite what Tyler says, Nintendo has yet to confirm if it’s a port with new features or a full new game.

(29:30) The Assignment, M.U.S.H.A.

(40:30) Ranking Armor.

Next time on Last Time, City Connection!

Extreme anime driving stunts performed at

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Episode 218: Ys

It seems inevitable that utopian societies just fall off into the ocean or something. All the time. Seriously, it's a real problem that one would think utopias would learn to deal with. Anyway, journey to a land that is less than ideal and wade your way through a horde of monster in order to get to the real reason you visit strange lands: the charming locals!

Walk right into that download to get its sweet XP.

Show Notes

(01:45) So, I (Tyler) dun goofed. I give our raw episode titles stupid joke names that I think will amuse Geremy. I titled the original Ys raw data "YYAAAAAASSSSS" because we were talking about FZero-X. I then assumed it was the raw for that episode, and deleted it to free up space, and didn't have backups. I shall now commit ritual suicide because I have dishonored the show.

(03:30) Goddamn, Tommy's a badass villain.

(08:30) Gushing about Code Geass.

(12:30) Barely redeemable, my ass.

(19:20) I'd just like to point out that one of Wikipedia's occupations for Francis Drake is "slave trader".

(29:15) Hey, it's been a while since we've mentioned OW.

(32:20) There is still time to dump money into this awesome looking Batman-themed game.

(33:30) Speaking of Kickstarter and nerd hobbies, BATTLETECH is finally releasing on Steam.

(35:30) Mr. Card Game, for the KoL fans out there.

(36:00) The article talking about how stupid the RPO posters look.

(37:30) Rather than anything about the show, here's the Pirates game. Also, getting started on Ys!

(49:00) Seriously, the boss music is so hyper compared to the fights.

(51:20) Later in that same video, this voice acting.

(55:30) Can this game waltz through the horde of rankings?!

Next time on Last Time, MUSHA!

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Episode 217: Pokémon Puzzle League

You know what's puzzling about Pokémon? When they start shooting a bunch of blocks and playing Tetris instead of using a flamethrower and body slam. Dive into the exciting world of the Puzzle League, where Ash, for some reason, got an invitation to compete. Also Team Rocket, I guess. Choose from the diverse cast of all the gym leaders that appeared in the anime, and enjoy as the spout the same line over and over again.

Stack 4 episodes to launch a download at your opponent!

Show Notes

(15:45) In case you need more trash anime in your life.

(18:20) Yes, someone made this, and it has surprisingly high praise.

(23:20) Also, basketball mecha?

(24:00) Hey, guys! Zach manages a Discord for the podcast. Drop in!

(25:00) Just... this intro.

(33:45) See how this game stacks up.

(43:15) Discussion about the "pure trash line". The answer: it's subjective.

Next time on Last Time, Ys!

More JRPG tropes than you can shake a stick at!

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Episode 216: F-Zero X

Who's that racing round at the speed of sound? A certain blue animal? That's right, it's Captain Falcon in the Blue Falcon! Join us in the year 23xx and hop on some ridiculous future tracks. Choose from 30 different racers, who apparently have distinct abilities and strap in. Crank up the volume and start racing at ridiculous speeds to some sweet tunes.

Download Prix!

Show Notes

(05:00) In case you don’t know, Faker is basically the best League of Legends player of all time.

(15:00) Time to Talk about Dragon Ball Fighter Z for a bit. It's really, really good.

(27:00) The Assignment, F-Zero X. Also pretty good.

(33:30) The music in this game rocks. Take a listen when you’re done with the podcast.

(38:30) What place does F-Zero X come in in the end?

Next time on Last Time, Pokémon Puzzle League!

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Tyler@lasttimeonvideogames.com,
Zach@alasttimeonvideogames.com,
or LTOVG@lasttimeonvideogames.com.

You can also go to the show page at plus.google.com/+LastTimeOnVideogames or comment on the site at www.lasttimeonvideogames.com.

Also, you can follow our tweets @LTOVG.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Episode 214: Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Nobody knows the ins and outs of enchantment quite like Alex Kidd. I believe this to be the case, anyway, since he's obviously cursed. Join us as the haphazard hero fumbles through what will hopefully be the last installment of his series that we look at. Venture forth into the land of inexplicably animated car-monsters and bizarrely lackluster level design; together we'll tackle the real question in the Alex Kidd universe: why did so many of these get made?

This download is enchanted in the sense that the Internet is kind of magic.

Show Notes

(08:45) Zach is the last person on earth to pick up Rocket League.

(16:30) Tyler’s been playing Bayonetta, the original, before it comes to switch with the sequel bundled in.

(20:40) The Wind Waker Super Swim glitch that Zach refers to.

(21:00) The Assignment, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

(27:00) The Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle box art, for reference.

(29:45) Do we have a new worst game for the list? It's Ranking Time!

Next time on Last Time, Ecco 2: The Tides of Time!

Nobody lets Ecco play in all the dolphin games at

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Episode 213: Pock and Rocky with Becky

Ever wonder what ancient tanuki got up to? Apparently, the answer is "hang out with adorable priestesses and learn shinto demon banishing techniques". Also, destroy a lot of paper in pursuit of those two hobbies. Thankfully, this game is true enough to its cutesy aesthetic that things never get to rocky, so you could probably be nomming some pocky while you're playing. Also, something about Becky.

Banishing download!

Show Notes

(01:00) Yes, the optimal tabletop setting exists. It does require some digging to find the good ones, though.

(05:30) A far cry from fishing. Not quite as amusing as Zach's strategy of just ramming them with a boat.

(08:15) Zach's Xayah game.

(20:30) That game Tyler was trying to talk about.

(26:00) Some amusing internals, and also getting to the game.

(35:00) Pocky and Rankings with Becky!

Next time on Last Time, Alex Kidd and the Enchanted Castle!

It's finally over at

Thursday, January 18, 2018

More League fun

Just some Zach playing Xayah and trying to talk through his thoughts in game,

Enjoy

Episode 212: Bomberman Hero

Bomberman's been called upon to perform his yearly firearms training. Little does he know, the plot of Star Wars is happening right above, and he's about to get dragged into it. I'm not sure if he's more Luke or Han in this story, but either way, it's a lot less interesting to watch. Flail about large, static-angle environs while you attempt to bomb your way to victory. Just watch out for Bomberman's oldest and most recognizable foe: weird clown spring things?

This download's the bomb!

Show Notes!

(03:15) NHL 2018’s 2v3 Mode

(04:45) Zach has been playing League of Legends, specifically Yorick.

(05:45) We all played Overcooked! It's great, as long as your friends are efficiency nuts.

(14:15) Tyler’s Been playing Zero Time Dilemma, a weird Saw-esque puzzle game. Now with time travel.

(18:15) Zach suggests Getting Over it with Bennet Foddy, but not to anyone in particular.

(26:00) The Assignment, Bomberman Hero

(38:30) Ranking with a bang.

Next time on Last Time, Pocky and Rocky... with Becky!

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Friday, January 12, 2018

Discord

I've been lazy but I've set up a Last Time on Video Games Discord Channel. If you are interested in dropping by just hit the link. We won't always be there but it can be fun.

https://discord.gg/HyZC6u4

Zach Out

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Episode 210: Splatterhouse

It's the spook-spook-spookiest time of the year!

Join us on a quest through a madhouse, full of things that go splat! Don the mask of the season, and pick up your preferred weapon (a large stick), and wade through the hordes of seasonal enemies. Featuring such terrors as... spiky turtles, chained up zombies, and leech... things. Festive!

More download than you can swing a stick at!

Show Notes

(05:30) Plugging bruh.io, an amusing Battle Royale inspired browser game.

(14:00) A game worth taking seriously.

(19:00) I really want to see Hawlucha vs. The Masked Royal.

(20:00) That Pokémon comic Tyler mentioned by JHall.

(21:00) Probably the video Geremy mentioned about Ash's best deaths.

(37:15) How does this splat up?

Next time on Last Time, Pulseman!

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