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365 - StarTropics
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Length:
84 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
There are some first-party Nintendo games that became legendary franchises. This… is not one of those games.Released in 1990 for the NES, _StarTropics _was specifically designed by Nintendo R&D3 with Western audiences in mind. In fact, it was never even released in Japan until 2008 on the Wii Virtual Console! This stylish and innovative game, featuring a genre mash-up with Dragon Quest-style villages and Zelda-like dungeons, gained a cult following of devoted fans, three of whom are on this podcast! Does StarTropics live up to their childhood memories? It’s time to stick some bananas in our ears, hop into our yellow submarine (piloted by R.O.B. the Robot), and find out!Featuring: Jono Logan, Nick Mangiaracina, Michael Salbato; Edited by Jono LoganOpening and ending music by Miles MorkriGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancomRelated Links:Rhythm Encounter 90 – Tropical Tunes
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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