#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.70 Mega Man 2 (NES). I've never played any NES Mega Man before, so the bingo challenge provided a good opportunity. I must say, I really enjoyed this one! It provided a good challenge, while similarly not being punishingly difficult. Capcom at its best!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.69 Ducktales (NES). As with so many great retro titles, this is a yearly playthrough for me. It's my favorite game for thr NES and one I have a lot of Nostalgia for, though nowadays I play it with the patch by SCD, that improves things (graphically) a bit.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.68 Super Mario Land (GB).Color patch by toruzz. My 9yo son thinks he’s a boss after beating SMB Wonder 3 times with Yoshi. I showed him his place playing SML together...he couldn’t get past level 2 without his ol' dad! Joking aside,we had a blast together!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.67 Kaizou Choujin Shubibiman Zero (SFC). English Patch by Svambo. In this fast-paced tight action game with lots of humor, you fight bad guys brawler style, or blast them with an energy wave. Great graphics, great music, great fun! 100% recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.66 Doraemon 4: Nobita to Tsuki no Oukoku (SFC). Patch by Sgt. Bow Hack. Though a bit too long, this is a surprisingly polished late-era SFC platformer. While not groundbreaking, its consistency and fun level design make it a standout licensed title.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.65 Godzilla Bakutou Retsuden (PCE CD). A fighting game where you play as Godzilla. The action is slow, but that is to be expected given the source material. Beating up the various Toho monsters is fun though, limited as it may be.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.64 Tenchi wo Kurau 2: Sekiheki no Tatakai (ARC). Localized in the West as Warriors of Fate. The Japanese version has extra cutscenes and dialogue (still in Japanese, though). Great visuals and gameplay, but enemy swarms can be overwhelming.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.63 Ranma ½: Datou, Ganso Musabetsu Kakutou-ryuu! (PCE CD). A fighting game based on the anime. The moveset is limited, but the charging meter is actually really fun to use. The presentation is also top notch with voiced, animated cutscenes between fights.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.62 Battle Mania Daiginjō (MD). English patch by Jon Najar. A sight to behold! This is one of the best looking and sounding games on the system. The gameplay (and the humorous cutscenes) are excellent too. Though tough, you should check it out, for sure!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.61 Time Bokan Series: Bokan to Ippatsu! Doronbo (SAT).In this shmup, you actually play as the villains for a change. It's the typical over-the-top JP weirdness. The spritework is also amazing, but the some of the sound effects do get grating after a while.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.60 Ninku: Tsuyokina Yatsura No Daigekitotsu! (SAT). The sprites look nice, but the gameplay is bare-bones. Also, despite 3D arenas, the game barely uses that dimension meaningfully, making it feel like a missed opportunity rather than an advantage.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.59 Moero TwinBee: Cinnamon-hakase o Sukue! (FC). Localized in the West as Stinger, the JP version contains more dialogue and extra scenes. While I prefer TwinBee 3, this is an excellent shmup, though I think some of the stages go on for a bit too long.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.58 TwinBee 3 - Poko Poko Dai Maou (FC). Patch by Demiforce. What an absolute delight! The levels of this very forgiving Konami shmup, while fun, are pretty standard, but the bosses are one of the most creative and hilarious on the FC. 100% recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.57 Flying Hero: Bugyuru no Daibouken (SFC). Patch by KingMike. The chaotic homing power-up system can be frustrating and your large sprite make it easy to get hit, but the colorful graphics, abundant health pickups,and overall silliness make it worthwhile.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.56 Kerokerokeroppi no Daibouken 2: Donuts Ike ha Oosawagi! (FC). Translation Patch by The Spoony Bard. Again one I've played before, but is fun to come back to. It looks and sounds great, though it's also very easy and short. Shame it was never localized.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.55 Kerokerokeroppi no Daibouken (FC). Patch by Gaijin Productions. This is a puzzle game where you have to complete various (jumping) puzzles in each stage, before moving on. While it's never really hard or long, it is very fun and well worth checking out!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.54 Keroppi to Keroriinu no Splash Bomb! (FC).Patch by Six Feet Under. Basically a non-linear bomberman with water balloons. It's actually a really cool maze game and you can't get hurt by your own water blasts either. Well worth your time, go check it out!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.53 Hello Kitty no Ohanabatake (FC).A game where you water plants. It's more complicated than it sounds, though and it's actually pretty fun. I played this a two years ago and it I'm pleased to say it does hold up. Just don't expect a masterpiece obviously.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.52 Hello Kitty World (FC). Translation Patch by Flake. A remake of the original GB title, only this time with the Hello Kitty license. The game is exacly the same as the GB version, but it benefits from a winder screen making it easier and more playable.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.51 Balloon Kid (GB). A competent but unremarkable follow-up to Balloon Fight. The shift to a side-scrolling format works, but the gameplay feels repetitive and can be unfair sometimes. It’s pleasant enough, though ultimately not very memorable.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.50 Hello Kitty Magical Museum (GBC). Patch by DokiDoki. It's short and easy (obviously), but this puzzle game is surprisingly fun. Open and close doors and change directional arrows to have Kitty run to the exit. If you have a few minutes, give it a go!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.49 Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (SNES). This game is bad. Really bad. Even with the "Less bad" patch by NoPlo it's still bad. One hit deaths, floaty controls, terrible level design...At least I finally beat this childhood nemesis. Avoid!!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.48 Penguin-Kun Wars (FC).Compared to the GB version I played earlier, I actually preferred that one. It features different characters and feels a bit easier. The FC version sticks closer to the original ARC release. Still, it’s a fun game, so check it out!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.47 Penguin Wars (GB).A fun little action game where the goal to get as much balls to the opponents side as possible. The dodge-and-throw gameplay keeps matches tense, even with its minimal presentation. It’s not deep, but it’s a fun pick-up-and-play game.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.46 Bust-A-Move '99 (N64). The good thing about this franchise is that there are so many of them! I've really come to love this series. This outing is pretty good too, though some levels can be a bit tough with the fixed diamonds. Regardless, recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.45 Tiny Toon Adventures: Babs' Big Break (GB). Color patch by B. Newman. One of my favorite games from my childhood, improved by this excellent color patch. Romhackers are truly like wizards! The game is great in general, so be sure to check this one out!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.44 Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible (GG). Patch by Supper. A remake of the original GB title, this is a pretty traditional turn-based RPG. In other words, exactly the kind I enjoy! The Monster catching is interesting and battle graphics are really nice.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.43 Super Mario World (SNES). My yearly playthrough of this game. It was the first game I owned and as such I've played it to death. Yet, the fact that each playthrough is still very enjoyable is testament to the quality of the game. My favorite 2d Mario!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.42 Knights of the Round (SNES). Together with King of Dragons and Streets of Rage 2, this game was one of our go-to brawlers back in the day for me and my buddies. It's still great and It's cool seeing your charater level up and getting better armor, too.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.41 Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. (GBA). While I prefer the SNES remake (of the NES original) this port is based on (especially music-wise), it's still a very decent port of a beloved classic. One of my favorite 2D Mario's for sure.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.40 Dark Deity (NSW). Someone should really bring this game to the @indiequestpod.com, as this indie tactics RPG is nothing short of amazing! Great gameplay, great graphics, great music and loads of character customization options. Highly recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.39 Small Saga (PC). What a great turn-based RPG! The pixel art, music and world building are all top-notch. The characters are distinct and likable, and the writing in general was very good. Gameplay-wise it's very easy, but still enjoyable. Recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.38 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (NSW). What a fantastic game! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed using the Echoes to try and find solutions for all the puzzles. Exploring and combat is a lot of fun too with loads of stuff to do. Highly recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.37 Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (TG16). It's fine. More or less the same as the other entries. That doesn't have to be a bad thing, but for me the Bonk games are kinda mid, and this entry doesn't do anything special to elevate it to true greatness.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.36 Street Fighter Alpha 3 (GBA). I played as the masked fighter Vega for the "Guess, Who" bingo square. I'm always amazed how good this port is. Controls are limited due to fewer GBA buttons, but casual players (like me) will have a ton of fun regardless.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.35 Puzzle Bobble (SFC). Yet Another iteration of this famous puzzle game. Instantly addictive, and endlessly satisfying when a perfect chain reaction clears the board. Though, with 100 stages it's a bit too long and the last few stages are pretty tough.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.34 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (NSW). Played as a Mii for the Bingo Square, which I have never done before (usually I choose Link). It's been a while since I last played it, but it remains super fun as always. My second favorite Mario Kart, after Mario Kart 64.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.33 Breath of Death VII -The Beginning- Reanimated (PC). A humerous RPG that has a brisk pacing, clever writing, and streamlined combat. It turns JRPG nostalgia into something sharp, modern, and consistently engaging. Recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.32 - Disney's Aladdin (MD). A visual standout for sure. Virgin Games and Walt Disney Animation Studios delivered fluid, hand-drawn animation that looks amazing. Stiff platforming and sharp difficulty spikes hold it back from true 16-bit greatness.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.31 X-Men vs Street Fighter (PS1). Released in 1998. While many consider this game to be much better than Marvel Super heroes, I didn't enjoy this very much. Looks great and plays decent, but I found it to be tough and the final boss very annoying.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.30 Mickey Mouse: Magic Wand (GB). Released in 1998. Is it objectively a good game? Probably not. Is it subjectively a good game? Definitly! Sure, it's slow and the later levels are very tedious, but I liked it as a teenager and still do to this day.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.29 Legend of the Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (GB). Released in 1998, it's a game I had on the backlog for years and I'm sorry to say, it should have stayed there. It has some charm but stiff controls and lack of variety make this game just plain boring.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.28 King of Fighters: Heat of Battle (GB). Released in 1998, this is actually of port of King of Fighters '96 to the Game Boy. Most of the Takara developed GB ports were excellent, and this no exception with good animations and great controls. Recommended!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.26 Bust-a-Move 3 DX (GB) Released in 1998, this third outing preserves the series’ tight puzzle mechanics, smart level design, and competitive edge despite hardware limits. In my opinion, it's one of the system’s strongest pure puzzle experiences.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.26 Bust-a-Move 2: Arcade Edition (N64). Released in 1998, I thought I might as well play the N64 version. Again, an excellent title, though I did find it to be tougher for some reason. It was hard for me to line up the shots properly. Still, a lot of fun!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.25 Bust-a-Move 2: Arcade Edition (GB). Released in 1998, this is actually my first ever Bust-a-Move playthrough. And man, was I having a ton of fun. Getting that one shot to topple the whole screen gives a big dopamine rush for sure. Check it out!

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.24 The Smurfs (GB). Released in 1998 (in the USA at least), this is one of the better platformers on the system. While not particulary long, the controls are tight, graphics are nice and the music absolutely slaps. A childhood favorite of mine.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.23 Yoshi's Story (N64). Released in 1998, this game was a disappointment for me as a kid, mainly because it was so short and the gameplay very shallow. Mediocre as it may be, I've since come to appreciate it more, as it's undeniable very charming.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.22 Guilty Gear (PS1). Released in 1998, this is an awesome fighter with fluid animation, explosive special moves, and a blistering metal soundtrack! Beneath its flash is a deep, execution-heavy system that rewards precision. Be sure to check this one out.

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.21 Bomberman World (PS1). Released in 1998, it's a pretty unremarkable entry. The core bomb-laying mechanics remain solid, yet the single-player mode feels shallow and repetitive, lacking variety and momentum. It's serviceable, but rarely memorable.