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· Dec 10
Suggested Viewing - YouTube
We recommend starting with some of the episodes here if you're looking to get a sample of what the Bad Game Hall of Fame is all about!
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Looking to watch our show, but daunted by the size of our video back catalogue? Might I suggest our "Suggested Viewing" playlist on YouTube, comprised of hand-picked episodes we feel serve as some of the best on-boarding onto the Bad Game Hall of Fame! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
'Haunted Castle' released on this day in 1987.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
December 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
'Haunted Castle' released on this day in 1987.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
Castlevania's cabinet debut brought with it utterly unpredictable traps, harrowing hazards, a generic "save your girlfriend" plot, and one of the most cruel coinage credits schemes ever implemented in the arcades.
Sorry folks, but we've gotta cancel for tonight's "Casual Monday" show. Please to enjoy your [INSERT HOLIDAY HERE] week!
December 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Sorry folks, but we've gotta cancel for tonight's "Casual Monday" show. Please to enjoy your [INSERT HOLIDAY HERE] week!
'Countdown Vampires' released on this day in 1999.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
December 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
'Countdown Vampires' released on this day in 1999.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
PS1 survival horror by way of debuting studio K2, who would later work as a support studio for the Resident Evil franchise. Largely written off as an undercooked RE rip-off, though its heavier emphasis on constant gun combat may appeal to some.
'Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe!' released this day in 1989.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
December 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
'Fist of the North Star: 10 Big Brawls for the King of the Universe!' released this day in 1989.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
The first fighting game for the Game Boy. The only winning move is not to play... or to repeatedly charge and fire off your chosen character's one special move while moving backwards.
'Twin Goddesses' released on this day in 1994.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
December 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
'Twin Goddesses' released on this day in 1994.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
An early fighting game in the PS1 library, combining digitized actresses with traditionally-drawn monster characters. If you can look past the style clash and the fact that it's not "competitively viable," there's fun to be had.
'Kasumi Ninja' released on this day in 1994.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
December 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
'Kasumi Ninja' released on this day in 1994.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
The Atari Jaguar's premiere 2D fighter. Notable for its particularly unintuitive and unresponsive controls, baffling presentational / interface design decisions, and general shamelessness in chasing after 'Mortal Kombat's lead.
'Postal III' released on this day in 2011.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
December 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
'Postal III' released on this day in 2011.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
With RWS outsourcing production on their third title to Russian studio Akella; whatever "charm" (?) the first two Postal installments might've once had are buried deep beneath a mountain of bugs, bad design, and tiresome self-reference.
Our "Kursed Kart Racers" episode centered around Switch titles is up now on YouTube! So you think you can ride this chocobo? Are we in hell? I don’t know, to the dirt, let’s roll. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcsV...
Kursed Kart Racers: Switching Lanes! [#21] - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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December 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Our "Kursed Kart Racers" episode centered around Switch titles is up now on YouTube! So you think you can ride this chocobo? Are we in hell? I don’t know, to the dirt, let’s roll. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcsV...
'Not Treasure Hunter' released on this day in 1996.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
'Not Treasure Hunter' released on this day in 1996.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
A "choose your own adventure" game in the third-person perspective. With 57 possible endings, it quickly becomes an experiment in tedious trial and error, slowed down by having to view the credits after every run.
The fifth and final episode of our 'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' playthrough is up now on YouTube! And yet he complained that his belly was not full. www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-e...
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop [#05 / End] - Bag Game Hall of Fame
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December 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The fifth and final episode of our 'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' playthrough is up now on YouTube! And yet he complained that his belly was not full. www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-e...
'Space Raiders' released on this day in 2002.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
December 19, 2025 at 11:25 PM
'Space Raiders' released on this day in 2002.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
An attempt by Taito to modernize their iconic Invaders franchise, by means of grounding it in a dark and gritty city setting. Marred by its instantly repetitive nature, an utterly inane 'Story' mode, and its ill-fitting dour theming.
The fifth and final episode of our 'Virtua Quest' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which Charkie toughs out a wretched boss rush gauntlet, Cass scores 1½ for 2 on their plot twist predictions, and Johnny keeps the "Two Drink Arc" alive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOdq...
Virtua Quest [#05 / End] - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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December 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The fifth and final episode of our 'Virtua Quest' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which Charkie toughs out a wretched boss rush gauntlet, Cass scores 1½ for 2 on their plot twist predictions, and Johnny keeps the "Two Drink Arc" alive. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOdq...
'The Sum of All Fears' released on GameCube on this day in 2002.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
December 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
'The Sum of All Fears' released on GameCube on this day in 2002.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
A sub-par console conversion of an already-unspectacular entry in the Tom Clancy video game canon. Criticized for its short length, sub-par presentation, sloppy controls, and stupid AI. Welcome to the CIA, sport.
'Fighting Eyes' released on this day in 1998.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
'Fighting Eyes' released on this day in 1998.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
A 3D fighter by one-time developer Bandit, featuring a mishmash of goofy character designs completely at odds with one another. Hampered by incredibly stiff controls, a lack of diverse attack options, and generally poor design.
'The War Z' released on this day in 2012.
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
December 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
'The War Z' released on this day in 2012.
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
Developed to cash in on the success of DayZ, its initial Steam launch was pulled after just two days of availability, owing to false advertising. It returned months later, and was eventually rebranded as 'Infestation: Survivor Stories.'
The third episode in our playthrough of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! In which our Hobbit hero pulls a Crash Bandicoot, our partner in crime does a mean-spirited impression of us, and our worst fear comes true. youtu.be/9NTpaueOQUk
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum [#03] - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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December 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The third episode in our playthrough of 'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' is up now on YouTube! In which our Hobbit hero pulls a Crash Bandicoot, our partner in crime does a mean-spirited impression of us, and our worst fear comes true. youtu.be/9NTpaueOQUk
'Deadly Towers' released on this day in 1986.
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
December 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
'Deadly Towers' released on this day in 1986.
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
A developer's ambitions for a massive game world are confounded by labyrinthine design and frustrating combat. Every doorway is a death trap, and every bat is a rat bastard. Are you a bad enough dude to ring Hell's Bells?
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Our second annual "Bad Bible Games" holiday special is up now on YouTube! Join us for faith-based first-person shooters, biblical board games, and rapturous real-time strategy -- not to mention some of the most downright despicable software seen so far on the show. youtu.be/HUAxk7-Xxl8
Bad Bible Games: Verse Two! - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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December 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Our second annual "Bad Bible Games" holiday special is up now on YouTube! Join us for faith-based first-person shooters, biblical board games, and rapturous real-time strategy -- not to mention some of the most downright despicable software seen so far on the show. youtu.be/HUAxk7-Xxl8
'FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction' released on this day in 2011.
The third installment in the FlatOut franchise marked the first not developed by Bugbear Entertainment. Perhaps due in part to this, the game is a technical mess, which went on to rate as Metacritic's worst of 2011.
The third installment in the FlatOut franchise marked the first not developed by Bugbear Entertainment. Perhaps due in part to this, the game is a technical mess, which went on to rate as Metacritic's worst of 2011.
December 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
'FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction' released on this day in 2011.
The third installment in the FlatOut franchise marked the first not developed by Bugbear Entertainment. Perhaps due in part to this, the game is a technical mess, which went on to rate as Metacritic's worst of 2011.
The third installment in the FlatOut franchise marked the first not developed by Bugbear Entertainment. Perhaps due in part to this, the game is a technical mess, which went on to rate as Metacritic's worst of 2011.
The fourth episode of our 'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which Cass talks about TOSE for entirely too long, and beloved characters get mournful send-offs before bad boss fights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkAk...
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop [#04] - Bag Game Hall of Fame
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December 13, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The fourth episode of our 'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which Cass talks about TOSE for entirely too long, and beloved characters get mournful send-offs before bad boss fights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkAk...
'Mortal Kombat Advance' released on this day in 2001.
A conversion of 'Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3' to the Game Boy Advance; missing much in the way of content, with changes made to the familiar controls, and featuring some of the most unfair AI to ever compete in a fighting game.
A conversion of 'Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3' to the Game Boy Advance; missing much in the way of content, with changes made to the familiar controls, and featuring some of the most unfair AI to ever compete in a fighting game.
December 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
'Mortal Kombat Advance' released on this day in 2001.
A conversion of 'Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3' to the Game Boy Advance; missing much in the way of content, with changes made to the familiar controls, and featuring some of the most unfair AI to ever compete in a fighting game.
A conversion of 'Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3' to the Game Boy Advance; missing much in the way of content, with changes made to the familiar controls, and featuring some of the most unfair AI to ever compete in a fighting game.
The fourth episode of our 'Virtua Quest' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which friends turn to enemies, turn back again, and then get forcibly logged out of a video game so hard that they go comatose IRL. We've all been there before. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s84...
Virtua Quest [#04] - Bad Game Hall of Fame
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December 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The fourth episode of our 'Virtua Quest' playthrough is up now on YouTube! In which friends turn to enemies, turn back again, and then get forcibly logged out of a video game so hard that they go comatose IRL. We've all been there before. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s84...
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Here's mine: Harder Man
December 12, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Here's mine: Harder Man