David Couzelis
@drcouzelis.bsky.social
I love chatting about retro video games!
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My favorite Game Boy Advance hidden gem:
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
An all-original 2D metroidvania with great graphics, sound, and controls. 🤩 And cartridges are so inexpensive.
#gba
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKTu...
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
An all-original 2D metroidvania with great graphics, sound, and controls. 🤩 And cartridges are so inexpensive.
#gba
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKTu...
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
My favorite Game Boy Advance hidden gem:
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
An all-original 2D metroidvania with great graphics, sound, and controls. 🤩 And cartridges are so inexpensive.
#gba
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKTu...
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
An all-original 2D metroidvania with great graphics, sound, and controls. 🤩 And cartridges are so inexpensive.
#gba
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKTu...
I've played through The Legend of #Zelda: Ocarina of Time for #nintendo64 many, many times ever since it first came out in the 90s, and honestly...
...I never once thought Navi was annoying. 👀❓
...I never once thought Navi was annoying. 👀❓
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I've played through The Legend of #Zelda: Ocarina of Time for #nintendo64 many, many times ever since it first came out in the 90s, and honestly...
...I never once thought Navi was annoying. 👀❓
...I never once thought Navi was annoying. 👀❓
@quest64official.bsky.social I just found my Feb 1999 copy of Nintendo Power at my mom's house and saw this. I had to take a pic for you, and anyone else needing answers. 😊
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
@quest64official.bsky.social I just found my Feb 1999 copy of Nintendo Power at my mom's house and saw this. I had to take a pic for you, and anyone else needing answers. 😊
Just tried out Kid Dracula for #gameboy and it really is an incredibly polished platformed, and a lot of fun! 🤩
I was playing the English version on my EverDrive because I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on a single cartridge. 😭 I do have a copy of the Japanese version though.
I was playing the English version on my EverDrive because I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on a single cartridge. 😭 I do have a copy of the Japanese version though.
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Just tried out Kid Dracula for #gameboy and it really is an incredibly polished platformed, and a lot of fun! 🤩
I was playing the English version on my EverDrive because I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on a single cartridge. 😭 I do have a copy of the Japanese version though.
I was playing the English version on my EverDrive because I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on a single cartridge. 😭 I do have a copy of the Japanese version though.
Because of this great review I finally tried out the #gameboy port of Joe & Mac and IT'S WAY BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! 🤯 It actually seems a little closer to the arcade version than the #snes port? I may have to get a copy.
Worst part? Backgrounds are too dark and hard to see. 😑
But the BEST part...
Worst part? Backgrounds are too dark and hard to see. 😑
But the BEST part...
It's been a minute since I wrote something, so here's a look at Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja for the Super Nintendo.
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2025/11/snes...
Yeah, this is a completely random pick for a review.
Deal with it.
#snes #retrogaming
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com/2025/11/snes...
Yeah, this is a completely random pick for a review.
Deal with it.
#snes #retrogaming
SNES look - Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja
pepsimanvsjoe.blogspot.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I finally got a chance to play X / Ekkusu / Lunar Chase for the original #gameboy. You know, the 3D space game by Argonaut before they did #starfox.
HOLY CRAP IT'S SO GOOD. 🤯🤯🤯
True 3D, no slow down, easy to see, great story, tons of action, cutscenes, strategy, weapons, driving AND flight...
HOLY CRAP IT'S SO GOOD. 🤯🤯🤯
True 3D, no slow down, easy to see, great story, tons of action, cutscenes, strategy, weapons, driving AND flight...
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
FUN FACT:
Your local public library TODAY lets you rent games too! For FREE! 🤩
Your local public library TODAY lets you rent games too! For FREE! 🤩
You could rent video games back in the day? 😳
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
FUN FACT:
Your local public library TODAY lets you rent games too! For FREE! 🤩
Your local public library TODAY lets you rent games too! For FREE! 🤩
I spent over an hour reading this thinking, man, this writer is using a LOT of words to not say a lot. But also it's kinda vague at the same time? But I love the Game Boy so I kept reading.
On a whim decided to check it and, oh, it's AI generated.
What a waste of my time. 😕
On a whim decided to check it and, oh, it's AI generated.
What a waste of my time. 😕
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I spent over an hour reading this thinking, man, this writer is using a LOT of words to not say a lot. But also it's kinda vague at the same time? But I love the Game Boy so I kept reading.
On a whim decided to check it and, oh, it's AI generated.
What a waste of my time. 😕
On a whim decided to check it and, oh, it's AI generated.
What a waste of my time. 😕
I love the #metroid series.
I can't stand Zero Mission.
The new ending is tacked on, not fun, and ruins the narrative. 🧐
The new graphics and sound poop all over the INCREDIBLE original visuals and atmosphere, turning it into a comic book. 😩
And JUSTIN BAILEY IS COOLER THAN ZERO SUIT SAMUS. 🤩
I can't stand Zero Mission.
The new ending is tacked on, not fun, and ruins the narrative. 🧐
The new graphics and sound poop all over the INCREDIBLE original visuals and atmosphere, turning it into a comic book. 😩
And JUSTIN BAILEY IS COOLER THAN ZERO SUIT SAMUS. 🤩
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I love the #metroid series.
I can't stand Zero Mission.
The new ending is tacked on, not fun, and ruins the narrative. 🧐
The new graphics and sound poop all over the INCREDIBLE original visuals and atmosphere, turning it into a comic book. 😩
And JUSTIN BAILEY IS COOLER THAN ZERO SUIT SAMUS. 🤩
I can't stand Zero Mission.
The new ending is tacked on, not fun, and ruins the narrative. 🧐
The new graphics and sound poop all over the INCREDIBLE original visuals and atmosphere, turning it into a comic book. 😩
And JUSTIN BAILEY IS COOLER THAN ZERO SUIT SAMUS. 🤩
I FINALLY HAVE AN ANSWER! 🤩
Aladdin for #gameboy stage 1 uses the song from the Genesis prototype stage 2!
Which was cut and then repurposed for The Jungle Book stage 3!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD2p...
Aladdin for #gameboy stage 1 uses the song from the Genesis prototype stage 2!
Which was cut and then repurposed for The Jungle Book stage 3!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD2p...
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I FINALLY HAVE AN ANSWER! 🤩
Aladdin for #gameboy stage 1 uses the song from the Genesis prototype stage 2!
Which was cut and then repurposed for The Jungle Book stage 3!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD2p...
Aladdin for #gameboy stage 1 uses the song from the Genesis prototype stage 2!
Which was cut and then repurposed for The Jungle Book stage 3!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD2p...
Wait, are there any #gameboy games with boomerangs??? 🧐
All I can think of is Link's Awakening, and that's a hidden optional item that is so overpowered it practically breaks the game...
Maybe Quick Man's weapon in Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge?
Boomerages are seriously underrepresented on the GB!
All I can think of is Link's Awakening, and that's a hidden optional item that is so overpowered it practically breaks the game...
Maybe Quick Man's weapon in Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge?
Boomerages are seriously underrepresented on the GB!
Ranking classic video game boomerangs
#1 - The Goonies 2 by Konami
Pros: Can be thrown in every direction. Immense reach & speed. Destroys enemies before they become a problem.
Cons: Floating skulls will steal it. You'll have to go back and get another if they do.
Rank: S
#retrogaming
#1 - The Goonies 2 by Konami
Pros: Can be thrown in every direction. Immense reach & speed. Destroys enemies before they become a problem.
Cons: Floating skulls will steal it. You'll have to go back and get another if they do.
Rank: S
#retrogaming
November 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Wait, are there any #gameboy games with boomerangs??? 🧐
All I can think of is Link's Awakening, and that's a hidden optional item that is so overpowered it practically breaks the game...
Maybe Quick Man's weapon in Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge?
Boomerages are seriously underrepresented on the GB!
All I can think of is Link's Awakening, and that's a hidden optional item that is so overpowered it practically breaks the game...
Maybe Quick Man's weapon in Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge?
Boomerages are seriously underrepresented on the GB!
Metroid II for #gameboy.
I was obsessed with this game. It was the reason I wanted to become a programmer and make games myself.
Here is my playthrough of the colorized romhack, but my favorite of ANY version (DS, PC...) is the original grayscale. 😎
youtu.be/7eYs-KTTiG4
I was obsessed with this game. It was the reason I wanted to become a programmer and make games myself.
Here is my playthrough of the colorized romhack, but my favorite of ANY version (DS, PC...) is the original grayscale. 😎
youtu.be/7eYs-KTTiG4
November 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Metroid II for #gameboy.
I was obsessed with this game. It was the reason I wanted to become a programmer and make games myself.
Here is my playthrough of the colorized romhack, but my favorite of ANY version (DS, PC...) is the original grayscale. 😎
youtu.be/7eYs-KTTiG4
I was obsessed with this game. It was the reason I wanted to become a programmer and make games myself.
Here is my playthrough of the colorized romhack, but my favorite of ANY version (DS, PC...) is the original grayscale. 😎
youtu.be/7eYs-KTTiG4
Hermano by @patmorita.bsky.social is one of the BEST modern games for the #gameboy! 🤩
October 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hermano by @patmorita.bsky.social is one of the BEST modern games for the #gameboy! 🤩
@historyofhyrule.com Hi! I was talking recently about that thing Zelda 1 for NES where if you kill the secret "leader" in a room then all other enemies instantly die too, but I can't find where I learned that! Do you know where? I could've sworn it was the instruction manual... 🤔🤔🤔
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
@historyofhyrule.com Hi! I was talking recently about that thing Zelda 1 for NES where if you kill the secret "leader" in a room then all other enemies instantly die too, but I can't find where I learned that! Do you know where? I could've sworn it was the instruction manual... 🤔🤔🤔
I LOVE TCRF! ❤️
I actually posted this recently, it made me finally understand why the hippo was so weird in Link's Awakening. 🤯
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
I actually posted this recently, it made me finally understand why the hippo was so weird in Link's Awakening. 🤯
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
October 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I LOVE TCRF! ❤️
I actually posted this recently, it made me finally understand why the hippo was so weird in Link's Awakening. 🤯
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
I actually posted this recently, it made me finally understand why the hippo was so weird in Link's Awakening. 🤯
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
The #playstation2 is the best selling video game console of all time and I just realized, I think literally the ONLY game I've ever really played on it was Katamari Damacy... 🤔
Shaking the cobwebs off of PCSX2.
There's probably a few Playstation 2 games out there I've missed out on.
#retrogaming
There's probably a few Playstation 2 games out there I've missed out on.
#retrogaming
October 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The #playstation2 is the best selling video game console of all time and I just realized, I think literally the ONLY game I've ever really played on it was Katamari Damacy... 🤔
My friend Sam and I tried Little Samson for #nes not too long ago and I very quickly started freaking out over JUST HOW GOOD the game is! 😩
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
My friend Sam and I tried Little Samson for #nes not too long ago and I very quickly started freaking out over JUST HOW GOOD the game is! 😩
October 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I really enjoyed playing WHERE DA JAM AT! 😄 I recommend it to anyone looking for a cute, relaxing 10 minute exploration game for #gameboy.
...we already chatted a bit on YouTube but I thought I'd mention it here to anyone looking on Bluesky too. 😊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBg...
...we already chatted a bit on YouTube but I thought I'd mention it here to anyone looking on Bluesky too. 😊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBg...
October 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I really enjoyed playing WHERE DA JAM AT! 😄 I recommend it to anyone looking for a cute, relaxing 10 minute exploration game for #gameboy.
...we already chatted a bit on YouTube but I thought I'd mention it here to anyone looking on Bluesky too. 😊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBg...
...we already chatted a bit on YouTube but I thought I'd mention it here to anyone looking on Bluesky too. 😊
www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBg...
I just beat Beyond Oasis for #sega #genesis and what an outstanding game! 🤩
It looks like a Zelda game, fights like an action game, has XP and items like an RPG, and has many unique and clever puzzles to solve.
I agree with @sega-16.bsky.social it's a 9/10.
www.sega-16.com/2004/10/beyo...
It looks like a Zelda game, fights like an action game, has XP and items like an RPG, and has many unique and clever puzzles to solve.
I agree with @sega-16.bsky.social it's a 9/10.
www.sega-16.com/2004/10/beyo...
Beyond Oasis – Sega-16
www.sega-16.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I just beat Beyond Oasis for #sega #genesis and what an outstanding game! 🤩
It looks like a Zelda game, fights like an action game, has XP and items like an RPG, and has many unique and clever puzzles to solve.
I agree with @sega-16.bsky.social it's a 9/10.
www.sega-16.com/2004/10/beyo...
It looks like a Zelda game, fights like an action game, has XP and items like an RPG, and has many unique and clever puzzles to solve.
I agree with @sega-16.bsky.social it's a 9/10.
www.sega-16.com/2004/10/beyo...
Great thread about retro game soundtracks!
And many #nes games with that sweet, sweet Sunsoft Bass. 🤤
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEgo...
And many #nes games with that sweet, sweet Sunsoft Bass. 🤤
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEgo...
October 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Great thread about retro game soundtracks!
And many #nes games with that sweet, sweet Sunsoft Bass. 🤤
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEgo...
And many #nes games with that sweet, sweet Sunsoft Bass. 🤤
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEgo...
The naked hippo lady in Link's Awakening is pretty interesting. 😅
Knowing this explains why her dialog in the US version is so strange.
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
Knowing this explains why her dialog in the US version is so strange.
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
October 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The naked hippo lady in Link's Awakening is pretty interesting. 😅
Knowing this explains why her dialog in the US version is so strange.
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
Knowing this explains why her dialog in the US version is so strange.
tcrf.net/The_Legend_o...
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for #gameboy is one of my FAVORITE games of all time. ❤️
What would I change... Remove some or all of the pits in the Tail Cave boss fight (waaaay too hard for stage 1). 🤔 And make clearing some boulders on the map permanent. 😌
What would I change... Remove some or all of the pits in the Tail Cave boss fight (waaaay too hard for stage 1). 🤔 And make clearing some boulders on the map permanent. 😌
I don’t think there are that many perfect games out there. You know the ones where you wouldn’t change a single thing about them, but Link’s Awakening, that definitely is one.
October 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for #gameboy is one of my FAVORITE games of all time. ❤️
What would I change... Remove some or all of the pits in the Tail Cave boss fight (waaaay too hard for stage 1). 🤔 And make clearing some boulders on the map permanent. 😌
What would I change... Remove some or all of the pits in the Tail Cave boss fight (waaaay too hard for stage 1). 🤔 And make clearing some boulders on the map permanent. 😌