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Episode 630: Battle of the Master System Mascots (Patreon)

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2024-08-05 11:00:15
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2026-06
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Jeremy: Well, it's the episode you've been asking for! It's finally here! Yes: We have, once and for all, presented the definitive word on one of society's most burning questions. Look here for the truth. Whomst amongst the Master System's putative mascot characters reigned supreme!? The contenders this episode: Alex Kidd! Wonder Boy! Opa Opa! Each of them appeared in several games! Some of those games were very good! Some were not! But only ONE of those l'il guys deserves to be regarded as the Main Guy for Master System. In this episode, I tussle with Stuart Gipp, Kurt Kalata, and Nicole (of definitive Master System-heavy tech blog Nicole Express) to determine the answer. Once again, only Retronauts has the courage AND the gumption to bring you the hard facts about retro games.

Edits by Greg Leahy; art by John Pading (who ended up drawing exactly the tableau I mentioned my intent to draw myself during the episode?!)

10:54 - Wonder Boy: Bonus

25:11 - Alex Kidd in Miracle World: Underwater

35:08 - Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars: Machine World

46:09 - Alex Kidd in Shinobi World: Level 1 | Fantasy Zone: Plaleaf

57:07 - Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa: Shop

1:06:59 - Fantasy Zone: The Maze: Top Power

1:14:21 - Wonder Boy in Monster Land: Main Theme

1:20:53 - Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap: Mind of Hero (FM ver.)

1:28:15 - Wonder Boy in Monster World: Begonia, the Dragon Village

Closing - Alex Kidd in Miracle World: Ending

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Normallyretro

*Snail squints eyes in envious anger upon seeing the episode art.*

Andrew O.

I haven't even listened to the episode yet, but I already want more episodes like this just for the art. One of the all-time best.

'Bortion Scott Card

Opa-Opa's windshield getting smashed is shocking violent

James Eldred

I'm sorry the real mascot of the SMS is "that kid in Ghost House"

thatcamjones

Wonderboy is the same character in every game the same way James Bond is the same character in every film.

JJR

RE: ALF in Japan. Last year I came across at least 2 ALF DVD box sets in Japan. One going for over $100. I think I saw some merch too. So… you’re welcome, I guess?

BlueWeaselBreath

Loved this episode! On the question of whether Wonder Boy is the same character every time: I’m playing the spiritual successor Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, which is superb, and it takes place in the same universe. It clearly depicts the Wonder Boys from the original series as three separate legendary heroes: TomTom from the original Wonder Boy; Book from Wonder Boy in Monster Land and Wonder Boy III - The Dragon’s Trap; and Shion from Wonder Boy in Monster World. Jeez, this series is confusing! TomTom and Book being two separate characters was obviously retconned when they made Monster Boy, as they were originally very clearly denoted as the same dude.

Ben

I would be remiss if I didn't mention that not only was Alf a moderate hit in Japan, but the current rights holders at Shout Factory host a free 24/7 stream on YouTube of the Japanese dub of Alf. It's actually a great resource for Japanese learners, and features some recognizable voice talent for fans of late 80s to early 90s anime.