Budget NostalgiaToday as part of a collab series with Press Start Gaming, Retro Junk Review and VG Mobster we each take a look at one of the games in the classic Illusion series. I cover The 4th game in the series, Legend of Illusion. Check out the other guys videos below -
Legend Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse - Sega Game Gear/Master System - Is It Worth Picking Up?Budget Nostalgia2020-06-10 | Today as part of a collab series with Press Start Gaming, Retro Junk Review and VG Mobster we each take a look at one of the games in the classic Illusion series. I cover The 4th game in the series, Legend of Illusion. Check out the other guys videos below -
Is it worth checking out now?Playing Through Evercade Indie Heroes For Review - Alien Cat 2 #shortsBudget Nostalgia2021-07-04 | Playing through evercade's next release for a video this week.
Who's excited for Indie Heroes?Donkey Kong Country SNES Stickers/Cards - GloomyGonza #ShortsBudget Nostalgia2021-07-02 | A quick look at these awesome pieces from @GloomyGonza on twitterYooka Laylee Collectors Edition - Whats in the box? #shortsBudget Nostalgia2021-05-25 | W take a look at what's in the unreleased collectors edition box of Yooka LayleeIs This The New Golden Axe? – Battle Axe Nintendo Switch ReviewBudget Nostalgia2021-05-01 | Short answer no, but it doesn't claim to be either. It does feel like it could easily pass as a spin off of the series though.
First off I’d like to apologize for butchering the names in this, I tried and failed.
I take a look at the latest offering from Numskull Games, Battle Axe. A hack and slash game that for me is a mix between Golden Axe and Zombies. But is it any good? Let’s find outPremium Edition Games Unboxing Interview - Pigeon Dev Collection/Super Blood HockeyBudget Nostalgia2021-04-21 | Thanks to JP over at Premium Edition Games for sending these great releases for me to unbox. I thought I'd ask some questions about the company, who they are and what to expect in the future.
If you're a developer looking to have your game released in this way - he best way would be to either e-mail them at support@premiumeditiongames.com or you can e-mail JP directly at jp@premiumeditiongames.com.
Please share your lists in the comments section or make a video response of your own, I’d love to see it.
Link to my top 5 Mega Drive games here - youtube.com/watch?v=y4bzzoa0ZNUNot Your Typical Mega Drive Top 5Budget Nostalgia2021-04-08 | Video response to Trekking Retro's Top 5 Mega Drive games
I'd love to hear your top 5 so please share them in the comments or make a video response if you'd prefer
The quality of these releases is great and they look great alongside my other PS4 games on the shelf. Well worth picking up if you’re a fan of platforming games. With the quick respawns and tight controls it never feels like a chore to play.
So here are some of the more obscure gaming merchandise in my collectionASMR (No Talking) – Super Mario 3D World Nintendo Switch Unboxing – Steelbook and AmiiboBudget Nostalgia2021-03-09 | Something very different on the channel today, I unbox Super Mario 3D on the Nintendo Switch along with the Mario and Peach cat Amiibo, but in the form of ASMR.
My normal style of video will return next week, but for now I hope you enjoy.
My socials – instagram.com/budgetnostalgia twitter.com/budgetnostalgiaPixelated Memories Part 4 – A Trip Down Nostalgia Lane – N64/PS1/Sega Saturn - 32 Bit EraBudget Nostalgia2021-01-04 | Following on from part 3 here we take a look at some more great gaming memories from the community. Look out for the final installment, part 5 next week as well, it’s a great one.
If you have any gaming memories please share them in the comments below, links to everyone in this episode are linked below -
My Website - http://www.budgetnostalgia.com My Twitter - twitter.com/budgetnostalgia My Instagram - instagram.com/budgetnostalgiaHow To Open Your PS4 Controller And Drifting Issue Free And Easy Fix - No Soldering - DisassemblyBudget Nostalgia2020-08-18 | Picked up this faulty PS4 controller where the L3 button wasn't working as it was drifting. Decided I'd try to clean the contacts first before trying anything else.This is an easy fix without having to replace the thumbstick itself.
Thanks to Dave, Craig, Rachel for editing their own footage as well. My footage is from youtubers -
Jornada Gamer TheEyeofZion mikewilliamz VICIOGAME Retro Games NintendoComplete ZoneofDoom John GodGames tunainoil World of Longplays Jimmyqballs Hero Acer Vortex104 3DOnerdPixelated Memores – A Trip Down Nostalgia Lane – N64/PS1/Sega SaturnBudget Nostalgia2020-07-24 | Following on from the original video I did for the Snes/Megadrive I thought this time it’d be fun to ask if anyone wanted to share their stories from the N64/PS1/Saturn and more people said yes than I’d thought. Meaning this is only part 1 of the series.
My Links Website – http://www.budgetnostalgia.com Twitter – twitter.com/budgetnostalgia Instagram – instagram.com/budgetnostalgiaJohnny Rocket - 2 Minute ReviewBudget Nostalgia2020-06-17 | Johnny Rocket is a comic book style run and gun platformer with some nods to classic games like Earthworm Jim thrown in for good measure. It had a rocky start on Steam with some bugs but now Restless Corp are porting the game to consoles and have fixed all the issues Steam users have mentioned.
Music - bensounds.comSuper Squidlit – A Doom Mode? – First Impressions/What To ExpectBudget Nostalgia2020-06-08 | One of the first videos on my channel was a review for Squidlit on the Nintendo Switch, linked here - youtube.com/watch?v=Eo1mBWt6MAM (sorry this was before I learned to space out the audio better). Not only is this a colour upgrade but there’s also a FPS mode!
My Website - http://www.budgetnostalgia.com Twitter - twitter.com/budgetnostalgiaAwesome Pea 2 - New Indie Game - Nintendo Switch Review (Also on PS4/Xbox One/Steam)Budget Nostalgia2020-06-03 | Awesome Pea 2 is the follow up to the 2018 indie game Awesome Pea. We take a look at how the sequel differs from the original and whether it's worth picking up.
My Blog - http://www.budgetnostalgia.com Twitter - twitter.com/budgetnostalgia Instagram - instagram.com/budgetnostalgiaThe Strike Series - Jungle Strike - Sega Mega Drive/Genesis - A Trip Down Nostalgia LaneBudget Nostalgia2020-05-25 | Although I never need an excuse to replay the strike series I’m glad we decided to take a look at the series for these videos. I take a look at Jungle Strike here today, Retro Respawn takes a look at Desert Strike and Press Start Gaming takes a look at Urban Stirke.
Which game is your favorite? Let me know in the comments section below
Retro Respawn’s Video – youtube.com/watch?v=lg-bvpmNQHM Press Start Gaming’s Video – youtu.be/h4o-7CiENzAThy Sword Nintendo Switch Review (Also Available On STEAM, Ps4 And Playstation Vita)Budget Nostalgia2020-05-22 | Thy sword is a hack and slash game released for the Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Playstation Vita. Is it worth your money? Let’s find out!
http://www.budgetnostalgia.com twitter.com/budgetnostalgiaPotata Fairy Flower PS4 Indie Game Review - Indie Developer InsightBudget Nostalgia2020-05-16 | Potata is a platforming indie game available on steam that recently saw a release on console. We take a look at how they came up with the characters design as well as review the game on the PS4. Is this game worth checking out? Let’s find out
store.steampowered.com/app/1044020/Potata_fairy_flower store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP1661-CUSA18796_00-SYPS4POTATAFAIRYEyra The Crow Maiden – Kickstarter Demo Preview And Developer InsightBudget Nostalgia2020-05-13 | We take a look at the upcoming Eyra the Crow Maiden game from Second Dimension which absolutely smashed its initial Kickstarter target. We talk to the pixel artist on the game Javi and get some insight into the games beginnings. The Kickstarter has ended but the physical game is still available to purchase using the link below, the rom file will be available for purchase at a later date.
twitter.com/budgetnostalgia http://budgetnostalgia.comGradual Games - Trophy NES Review - Indie Game Developer InsightBudget Nostalgia2020-05-11 | Trophy is an upcoming NES Homebrew game from Gradual Games. It’s a platformer similar to the likes of Mega Man and other Capcom platformers from the era. I was fortunate enough to talk to both the publisher, Sole Goose and the developer, Derek Andrews for the video so I could add more insight into the development. If you’d like to check out previous games from Gradual Games I’ve linked them below -
I’d like to thank Danny from Press Start Gaming for recording the quotes from Andrews for the video, be sure to check his pages below –
twitter.com/PressStartnGameyoutube.com/c/PressStartGamingYTopen.spotify.com/show/3AaKxGhxO4ig4i4ma8jjuiThe Interesting History Of The Lion King – Sega Mega Drive/GenesisBudget Nostalgia2020-05-04 | We take a look at some of the interesting history behind one of my all time favorite games on the systems. This was the first movie tie in game to ever be released while the film was still showing in theatres! Sit back, relax and enjoy as we travel back in time to see how this game came to be.
Tip : Did you know in the menu on the Snes version, if you press – B, A, R, R, Y – you’ll get a secret menu
My Links – twitter.com/budgetnostalgia http://www.budgetnostalgia.comActive Neurons - Nintendo Switch - Indie Game ReviewBudget Nostalgia2020-04-30 | Today we take a look at a newly released Nintendo Switch game, Active Neurons. A zen like puzzle game with 120 unique levels. Is this game worth picking up, let's find out.
My Links – twitter.com/budgetnostalgia http://www.budgetnostalgia.comPixelated Memories - A Collaboration Reminiscing About The 16 Bit Era - Snes/Mega Drive/GenesisBudget Nostalgia2020-04-24 | Today on the channel we have my first collab with some great retro gamers and collectors, who share our stories about some of our favorite games from the 16 bit era.
I’d like to thank everyone who took part in this video again, it was great hearing everyone’s stories and sharing them with you.
Little easter egg in the video - everyone's stories end with the main character's death.
Also had to include the glitch I encountered when playing SMW.
Links to everyone’s pages below (in order of how they appeared in the video) -
Happy Gaming.Necrosphere Deluxe - PS4 - Indie Game ReviewBudget Nostalgia2020-04-13 | Today we take a look at Necrosphere on the PS4 a 2 button, metroidvania style game that packs quite a punch. Developed by Cat Nigiri
If you want your game reviewed please contact me at - contact@budgetnostalgia.comSuper Bit Blaster XL - Nintendo Switch Review (Also Available on Steam)Budget Nostalgia2020-03-29 | At £3.19/$3.99 this shoot em up comes in at a bargain price, but does it hit all the shots or is it missing some ammo? Let’s find out.
I'd like to thank Nickervision Studios for the review code for the game.
My Links http://www.budgetnostalgia.com twitter.com/budgetnostalgiaExplosive Jake And Bucket Knight - Nintendo Switch ReviewBudget Nostalgia2020-03-27 | We take a look at Explosive Jake and Bucket Knight on the Nintendo Switch. Both games are made in a retro style with CRT filter. Explosive Jake is an arcade game in a similar vain of the Bomberman series and Bucket Knight is a run and gun platformer.
Links to my socials twitter.com/BudgetNostalgia http://www.budgetnostalgia.comSquidlit - Nintendo Switch Indie Game Review (Available On Steam As Well)Budget Nostalgia2020-03-20 | Today we’re taking a look at Squidlit on the Nintendo Switch, it’s also available on Steam for less than £2/$2 *currently on offer for less than £1/$1 until April 2nd.
You play as Plip and must explore Blipston to try and succeed where your predecessor failed.
I’d like to thank the developers for the review code for this game and if you’d like to check out the interview I did with them about the game and sequel, check out the link here - http://budgetnostalgia.com/?p=308
John Roo is set to release his first completed game, Quest Arrest, for the Gameboy on March 1st 2020. It is a top down RPG that you'll be able to play for free through emulators, web player or on the original hardware via a flashcart. There will also be a limited physical run for the game in the near future.