Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Review

Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Review

Author: Andrew Bascom and Mikey Ehrenworth September 3, 2024 Duration: 1:06:47

Hey! Listen, D-Pads!

This week we tackle one of the most celebrated video games of all time. It's The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past!

The Super Nintendo didn't know what hit it when this game launched way back in the early 90's, and to be honest: neither did we!

Somehow neither of us played this video game back when it came out, so in spite of our growing love of Zelda, this marked our FIRST experience with what some consider to be the best video game of all time.

Plus: Andrew has finally finished Alan Wake 2, so we take some time up top to share our thoughts!

Make sure to catch the gameplay segment for today's episode where we play the first 45 minutes here: https://youtu.be/5oKXrvanyd0


Remember those games you spent hours on as a kid, the ones that felt like perfect worlds? The Retrograde: A Video Game Podcast is a weekly conversation between hosts Andrew Bascom and Mikey Ehrenworth that digs into exactly that feeling. They don't just offer a simple review; instead, they revisit the titles that defined a generation-both the celebrated classics and the notorious flops-to ask a tougher question. With the clarity of adulthood, do these childhood favorites actually hold up? The discussion naturally blends personal nostalgia with a critical eye, often wandering into related pop culture from film and TV, all delivered with a casual, comedic tone. Listening to this podcast feels like hanging out with friends who share your specific, deep-cut gaming memories, debating whether that legendary 10/10 score was ever truly earned or if it's time for a more honest reassessment. It's less about definitive rankings and more about the fun and sometimes painful process of looking back.
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