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Tail of the Sun | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 44
13 Nov· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
In a much needed change of pace, today we’re looking at a little known PS1 game named Tail of the Sun. This exploration based title where you play as a caveman really pushed us to our limits. Is this weird little game a hidden gem? Or is it one of the worst games we’ve ever played?
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Resident Evil 1 | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 43
30 Oct· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
There’s only one way to end horror month, and that’s with one of the most beloved horror games of all time. Resident Evil has been one of gaming's most iconic franchises since the beginning, and the series is still going strong to this day. Is the game that started it all still worth revisiting in 2024?Follow us on Social Media!https://linktr.ee/nostalgiagogglesgaming
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MediEvil | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 42
23 Oct· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
Once a beloved mascot for Sony, Sir Daniel hasn’t seen much action other than a less than stellar remake in recent years. For week 4 of horror month we’re going back to the beginning to find out if MediEvil is a series that deserves to be resurrected, or if it should just stay dead.
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Silent Hill | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 41
16 Oct· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
Today we look at one of the heaviest hitters in the horror genre on PlayStation. While the series may have fallen from grace in its later years, the original run of games is seen by many as some of the best horror games of all time. Join us through the terrifying atmospheric experience that is Silent Hill. Follow us on Social Media!https://linktr.ee/nostalgiagogglesgaming
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 40
9 Oct· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
For week two of horror month we’ve chosen what some consider one of the greatest games of all time, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. One of the first metroidvanias along with Super Metroid, how does it feel to play this game in 2024 with so many amazing games in the genre to choose from?
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D | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 39
2 Oct· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
October is spooky season so we’ve decided to dedicate the month to horror and horror themed games! For our first entry we’ve chosen D, an FMV adventure game that does its best to scare you with its atmosphere. FMV games sure are a product of the time, how does this one hold up? See our full ranking!https://docs.google.com/document/d/19W-VPzzsrzCnQu9dJbBTQBWCw-sBKZDVk0AopggWlfc/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on Social Media!https://linktr.ee/nostalgiagogglesgaming
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Harvest Moon: Back to Nature | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 38
25 Sep· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
Farming games are a very divisive subject in our camp. Mike can't stop talking about Stardew Valley while Jimmy couldn’t be bothered with them. Join us as we tackle the only Harvest Moon game on the PlayStation!
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Tetris | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 37
18 Sep· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
The game of Tetris has seen very many different entries over the years. While it may be undeniably one of the greatest games ever made, some iterations have been better than others. Today, we’re looking at all of the Tetris games released on the PS1. See our full ranking!https://docs.google.com/document/d/19W-VPzzsrzCnQu9dJbBTQBWCw-sBKZDVk0AopggWlfc/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on Social Media!https://linktr.ee/nostalgiagogglesgaming
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NFL Blitz Series | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 36
11 Sep· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
For our second “sports” episode we’re looking at all 3 games in the NFL Blitz series for the PlayStation. A legendary series that vanished once EA got the exclusive NFL license, does the arcadey football action still hold up today? See our full ranking!https://docs.google.com/document/d/19W-VPzzsrzCnQu9dJbBTQBWCw-sBKZDVk0AopggWlfc/edit?usp=sharingFollow us on Social Media!https://linktr.ee/nostalgiagogglesgaming
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Chocobo Racing + Lego Racers | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 35
4 Sep· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
Kart Racers were a huge part of the PS1 and N64 generation of consoles, for a while seemingly every licensed property had one. For today’s episode, we both decided to pick one of the many kart racers on the PS1 and see how they stack up against each other!
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Elemental Gearbolt | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 34
28 Aug· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
Light gun games were a staple of arcades in the 80s and 90s but never quite found an audience on home consoles. While many exist on the PS1, some consider Elemental Gearbolt to be one of the best for the console. With its higher than usual budget and anime cutscenes, is it worth revisiting it today?
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Vanark | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 33
21 Aug· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
While recording a short based on its cover, we discovered a little known flight combat game called Vanark. The cover is great, but is gameplay good enough to back it up?
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Revelations: Persona | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 32
7 Aug· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
For our second RPG covered for this series, we decided to go back to the first game in the legendary Persona series. A far cry from the games we know today, is it worth going back to the beginning?
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Soul Edge | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 31
31 Jul· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
The first in a series still running to this day, Soul Edge is a weapons based fighter that hit the ground running after its 1997 debut on the PlayStation. This being our second fighting game covered on the show, how does this stack up against Tekken? And are we still bad at fighting games?
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Cool Boarders 1 & 2 | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 30
24 Jul· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
In another double episode, we decided to take a look at the first 2 games in the Cool Boarders series. Extreme sports were the biggest they’d ever been during the PS1 generation, but Tony Hawk’s Pro Snowboarder this is not.
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Bomberman World | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 29
17 Jul· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
With its tried and true gameplay, Bomberman World is the PS1 update of the classic maze action series. Everybody loves Bomberman’s classic gameplay, but should you just stick to one of the earlier entries?
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Blaster Master: Blasting Again | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 28
10 Jul· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
Blaster Master: Blasting Again is an update to a classic series that began all the way back on the NES. It was a tough transition to 3D for many classic series around this time, how does Blaster Master stack up among the rest?
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PaRappa the Rapper and Um Jammer Lammy | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 27
3 Jul· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
For this week’s episode we decided to tackle some of the most well known rhythm games on the PS1, Parappa the Rapper and Um Jammer Lammy. Are the lovable characters and wacky story enough to overcome the lackluster gameplay?
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A Bug's Life | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 26
26 Jun· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
Based on the classic Pixar movie, A Bug’s life is one of those licensed tie in games that were ever so famous during the PS1 generation. Is this just a cash grab or is it worth a second look?
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Magic Carpet | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 25
19 Jun· Retro Recall: The PS1 Chronicles
The result of a random wheel spin, Magic Carpet is a little known PC port of a flying game from 1994. Should you just skip the PlayStation and just go for the PC version? Or should you just skip this game all together?
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Episodes

Tail of the Sun | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 44

Resident Evil 1 | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 43

MediEvil | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 42

Silent Hill | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 41

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 40

D | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 39

Harvest Moon: Back to Nature | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 38

Tetris | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 37

NFL Blitz Series | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 36

Chocobo Racing + Lego Racers | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 35

Elemental Gearbolt | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 34

Vanark | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 33

Revelations: Persona | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 32

Soul Edge | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 31

Cool Boarders 1 & 2 | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 30

Bomberman World | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 29

Blaster Master: Blasting Again | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 28

PaRappa the Rapper and Um Jammer Lammy | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 27

A Bug's Life | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 26

Magic Carpet | Every PS1 Game Reviewed and Ranked | Episode 25