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Pat and James
March 1, 2021

Episode 56: Aquanox

Pat and James
March 1, 2021
Episode 56: Aquanox

Aquanox continues the story of its DOS predecessor, Archimedean Dynasty, but drastically reduces the scope of the story, the presentation of the world, and the nature of the gameplay. Can a sequel change this much and still be brilliant in its own right?

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Pat and James
February 15, 2021

Episode 55: Syberia

Pat and James
February 15, 2021
Episode 55: Syberia

Syberia sees you travel by windup train across a semi-surrealist, clockpunk inspired take on Europe. Is it a journey worth taking? Tune in to find out!

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Pat and James
February 1, 2021

Episode 54: Burnout 3: Takedown

Pat and James
February 1, 2021
Episode 54: Burnout 3: Takedown

Does Burnout 3 deserve its place amongst the kings of arcade racing? Or is it just another over-hyped game that needs to be taken down a peg?

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Pat and James
January 18, 2021

Episode 53: Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Pat and James
January 18, 2021
Episode 53: Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Is the cult following behind Civ IV deserved? We go beyond the words of praise showered on the title to see if it's still worth playing today!

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Pat and James
January 4, 2021

Episode 52: 2020 Wrap up - Lost Threads and Tangents

Pat and James
January 4, 2021
Episode 52: 2020 Wrap up - Lost Threads and Tangents

We cover the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, and the creamy middles of our time playing retro games in 2020!

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Pat and James
December 21, 2020

Episode 51: 2020 Mailbag

Pat and James
December 21, 2020
Episode 51: 2020 Mailbag

We’re approaching the end of the year, so it's time for Mailbag 2: Electric Boogaloo!

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Pat and James
December 7, 2020

Episode 50: Dark Souls

Pat and James
December 7, 2020
Episode 50: Dark Souls

We’re finally talking about Dark Souls. Is it truly deserving of the unending praise piled upon it, or was it simply a game of its time?

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Pat and James
November 23, 2020

Episode 49: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Pat and James
November 23, 2020
Episode 49: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War brought the world famous tabletop game to life like never before on the PC. Did it bring glory to the Emperor or is this one game that should burn with the heretics?

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Pat and James
November 9, 2020

Episode 48: Super Metroid

Pat and James
November 9, 2020
Episode 48: Super Metroid

Join Pat and James as they dive deep into Super Metroid, a game many consider to be one of the best of all time.
Can it live up to the hype?
Find out on this fortnight’s episode.

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Pat and James
October 26, 2020

Episode 47: Thief 2: The Metal Age

Pat and James
October 26, 2020
Episode 47: Thief 2: The Metal Age

Thief 2: The Metal Age brings steam, machines and factories to The City. Can Garret still sneak undetected in this brave new world?

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Pat and James
October 12, 2020

Episode 46: Super Mario World

Pat and James
October 12, 2020
Episode 46: Super Mario World

2D-platformers are one of the rare genres that Pat and James both love, find out if they still agree after putting one of the genre's most revered titles through its paces.

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Pat and James
September 28, 2020

Episode 45: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Pat and James
September 28, 2020
Episode 45: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers promises to let you relive the movie in all its glory. How well does it deliver on that promise?

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Pat and James
September 14, 2020

Episode 44: Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders

Pat and James
September 14, 2020
Episode 44: Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders

It's a third-person action-brawler crossed with a real-time strategy RPG.

Oh, and you play it with a controller.

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Pat and James
August 31, 2020

Episode 43: The Operative: No One Lives Forever

Pat and James
August 31, 2020
Episode 43: The Operative: No One Lives Forever

No One Lives Forever joyfully riffs on James Bond, Get Smart and even Austin Powers in its cheeky satire of spy films. Does it stand up on its own merits, or is it just a glorified homage?

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Pat and James
August 17, 2020

Episode 42: Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

Pat and James
August 17, 2020
Episode 42: Dark Messiah of Might and Magic

In Dark Messiah, you play an apprentice sorcerer skilled in the dark arts of kicking. But just how many kicks can you get out of it all these years later?

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Pat and James
August 3, 2020

Episode 41: Splinter Cell

Pat and James
August 3, 2020
Episode 41: Splinter Cell

Does Splinter Cell successfully carve out a niche as a linear stealth game, or has it been superseded by modern titles?

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Pat and James
July 20, 2020

Episode 40: Earthworm Jim

Pat and James
July 20, 2020
Episode 40: Earthworm Jim

Earthworm Jim oozes pure style and is filled with novelty and quirky jokes. But does its irreverent mix of fart jokes, vertical level design and grooviness combine into a game that's still fun to play today?

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Pat and James
July 6, 2020

Episode 39: Hitman: Codename 47

Pat and James
July 6, 2020
Episode 39: Hitman: Codename 47

Codename 47 marked the beginning of a hugely successful franchise. But just how fun is the first foray of our bald, barcode-headed killer? Is it still a hit, man?

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Pat and James
June 22, 2020

Episode 38: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

Pat and James
June 22, 2020
Episode 38: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete

Lunar: Silver Star Story blends whimsical romance with epic adventure in this fantastical JRPG.
Is it a match made in heaven, or are some things just not meant to be?

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Pat and James
June 8, 2020

Episode 37: Castlevania

Pat and James
June 8, 2020
Episode 37: Castlevania

Castlevania was the beginning of a legendary series, beloved even to this day. But has this old game stood the test of time or is this one skeleton best left in it's crypt?
Join Pat and James as they return to Dracula's castle in their never-ending hunt for truly classic games!

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