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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 9h

2025 Finished Game 65 - X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse (GBA)
I was stoked to find a GBA X-Men beat’em up. Visually the backgrounds and sprites are appealing. Combat is decent with an assortment of moves. Gameplay can be repetitive and often cheap. 3.25/5⭐️ @polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 1d

2025 Finished Game 64 - Joust (NES)
An arcade classic ported to the NES. It loops after stage 16 with increased difficulty so I saw everything the game has to show. It’s a good port, but gets stale fast. 3/5⭐️ @polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 1d

2025 Finished Game 63 - Wheel of Fortune feat. Vanna White (NES)
A much more flushed out version of WoF that also supports 3 players. The presentation is excellent and the Vanna White Sprite is awesome. I won a speedboat! 4/5⭐️ @polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 2d

The look on the face has me cracking up. 😂

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IndieQuest: An Indie Game Podcast @indiequestpod.com · 3d

On a brand new IndieQuest we jump straight into spooky season with some horror indie games worth playing!

Check it out!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/01kU...
YouTube: youtu.be/0MZ37NbBhuQ?...

Also available everywhere you get podcasts!

Episode 121: Horror Indie Games Worth Playing

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 3d

2025 Finished Game 62 - Wheel of Fortune (NES)
A solid version of the classic tv game show. The game moves quick and the timer keeps things interesting. Not a lot of extra features, but overall it works. 3/5⭐️ @polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 3d

2025 Finished Game 61 - Mazinger Z (Arcade)
I don’t know the subject matter manga, but it’s hard to mess up a mech shmup. Colorful sprites and animations are the highlight. Gameplay is decent, but nothing groundbreaking. It’s solid overall. 3.5/5⭐️ @polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 3d

2025 Finished Game 60 - Taboo: The Sixth Sense (NES) Is this even a game? Plays more like a magic 8 ball or fortune teller. It’s more of an oddity of the time than a game. Could have been fun during a sleepover as a kid, but not much to do now. 2/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 3d

2025 Finished Game 59 - Baseball (NES)
While a large step up over Atari baseball games, the NES Black Box Baseball game is unapologetically basic. There are much better games to play instead. 2/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 6d

Damn, nice job!

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 6d

2025 Finished Game 58 - The Punisher (Arcade)
Capcom knocked it out of the park with this Marvel property. The amount of moves you can pull off with ease is staggering. Absolutely worth playing any way you can. 5/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 7d

2025 Finished Game 57 - Bucky O’Hare (Arcade)
Another Classic Konami Arcade game. I would have loved this game coop back in the day. Fun solo, but play with friends if you can. 4.5/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 9d

2025 Finished Game 56 - Metamorphic Force (Arcade)
Konami really nailed it with this arcade beat ‘em up. Eye popping graphics and sprites marry perfectly with fluid gameplay. I bet this cabinet would be a blast 4 player. Go play it! 4.75/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 10d

2025 Finished Game 55 - Pit Fighter (Arcade)
I remember dumping quarters into this game when Street Fighter II was taken. It was serviceable at best. Generic ass characters and shitty gameplay on top of farts for music. 2/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 11d

2025 Finished Game 54 - Samurai Aces (Arcade)
Samurai Aces is a nondescript looking arcade SHMUP. Simple, yet crisp controls with stunning sprite work. You can even pilot your ship as a dog plus the runtime is short so I say check it out. 3.75/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 11d

2025 Finished Game 53 - Frogger (GBC)
Frogger won’t impress you with graphics or sounds. Gameplay is simplistic, yet addicting. 8 looping levels of chaotic hopping will keep you occupied during long car rides to grandmas. 3.75/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 11d

Hey look at that! One of my teams won a football game. Way to go, Dolphins. 🙂

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gohobogo.bsky.social @gohobogo.bsky.social · 12d

2025 Finished Game 52 - Vanguard Bandits (PS1)
Played at the same time as my buddy @kwrgon.bsky.social
Story, gameplay, and graphics are great with choices adding to replay value. Would like more mech customization,but it’s worth your time. 4/5⭐️
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social #justbeatit

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Polymedia Network @polymedianetwork.bsky.social · 16d

The Polymedia Network Annual Charity Event is almost here!!!

Join us Saturday September 27th at 12:00PM EST at twitch.tv/polymedia to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders.

Check out all the awesome streams lined up. Come hangout and help make a difference.

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Kergon @kwrgon.bsky.social · 14d

#JustBeatIt @polykillpodcast.bsky.social No.208 Vanguard Bandits (PS1). Played in conjunction with my buddy @gohobogo.bsky.social. We had a randomizer pick a Tactics RPG and boy, did it pick a good one. It mixes strategy and story brilliantly, offering epic battles and great gameplay. Recommended!