Episode 506: Retro Compilations (Patreon)

Oh holy lord. You know, I (Stuart Gipp, hullo) knew that my hobby horse obsessions would eventually become part of Retronauts, but who knew that I’d get around to retro compilations this soon? Indeed, I sat down (virtually) with my good pal Lewis Clark of SegaDriven.com to sort the Taito Legends from the Capcom Generations from the Namco Museums, with a good bit of Sonic along the way.  

It makes sense to me that an episode about compilations should itself be sort of a compilation, so the other half of this episode is an interview with Digital Eclipse’s Mike Mika and Chris Kohler about their work on all manner of fantastic comps, but with a particular focus on the monumentally brilliant Atari 50. Forgive the fact that I get a little fanboyish on this one, but Atari 50 and DE’s work really is that exciting!  

There remain many more fascinating compilations to cover, so this subject is likely to make a return visit at some point. Why not sound off in the comments about which retro compilations you’ve enjoyed the most over the years? I promise to read at least one of them.

Edits: Greg Leahy - Cover Art: Amanda Pruitt

10:59 - Super Mario All-Stars: Title Theme

21:34 - Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth (MSX): Ghost Planet

29:31 - The Legend of Valkyrie (Arcade): Main Theme

43:19 - Sonic CD (JPN/EU): Sonic ~ You Can Do Anything

53:57 - G-Darius: Adam

1:05:21 - Gain Ground (Genesis): Present Age

1:14:43 - The Disney Afternoon Collection: Title Theme

1:24:47 - Deep Purple: "Highway Star"

1:33:45 - Disney's Aladdin (SNES): The Genie's Lamp

1:45:36 - Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration: Menu Theme

1:56:34 - Tempest 2000: Mind's Eye

2:10:51 - Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Genesis): Stage 1-1

Closing - Namco Museum Vol. 3: Museum