Amigos: Amiga Game Reviews

Aaron and Boat
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Do you have memories of all-night gaming sessions, falling asleep at the keyboard? Do you remember the thrill of calling into a local or (if you could intercept the phone bill before your parents saw it) long-distance BBS to chat or "acquire" some new software? Are you still part of the Amiga scene, and keep buying new hardware upgrades as soon as they come out, regardless of cost? Amigos: Everything Amiga is the show for you! Each week, Boat and Aaron run down the latest Amiga community and scene news and review a game chosen by our Patreon Game Selection Committee.

  1. Captain Blood (Amiga) Review | A Jean-Michel Jarre Dreamscape. Amigos 549

    1 DAY AGO

    Captain Blood (Amiga) Review | A Jean-Michel Jarre Dreamscape. Amigos 549

    This week on Amigos: Everything Amiga, we dive into Captain Blood — a surreal sci-fi dreamscape packed with alien languages, a Jean-Michel Jarre soundtrack, and some of the strangest gameplay ever released on the Amiga — plus current Amiga news and more! 🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast More Amiga Game Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlB Subscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast 0:00 Hauntingly French? 0:14 Jean Michele Jarre Soundtrack 1:35 Development History 3:38 Aaron's BBS Download 4:00 Ports released on other systems 4:28 Lead Platform Atari ST 4:55 Boat's Initial Impressions 5:37 Backstory 8:30 He's a weird freak as opposed to being a guy 9:16 Gameplay summary 13:22 Fractal landscape discussion 17:39 Alien communication discussion 22:16 How far Aaron got 23:07 An 8 bit game with a 16 bit coat of paint 25:19 Plotting coordinates on nav computer 28:21 Boat's Final Thoughts 30:41 Amiga vs. ZX Spectrum Port Comparison 32:17 Artist turned assembly programmer?! 33:12 Alternate ST Versions 33:32 Possible sequels? 34:17 Americans got no novella 34:38 Magazine Reviews 37:04 Price at time of release 37:33 eBay Price 38:44 Jay Miner Memorial Library Acquired! 41:52 Jail Break Arcade Port to Amiga 43:27 Moon Cresta Arcade Port to Amiga 44:42 Return to Blacktooth Game in Development 46:52 Ami Game Jam Results Announced 49:50 A1200 Maxi Delayed 52:29 International Computer Club Recap 53:51 Have you ever been a captain? 55:54 Coming up Next Week! #Amiga #Retrocomputing

    57 min
  2. Fright Night (Amiga) Review | A Grave Disappointment. Amigos 548

    1 MAY

    Fright Night (Amiga) Review | A Grave Disappointment. Amigos 548

    On this week's Amigos, we review Fright Night on the Amiga, a toothless and poorly designed movie tie-in that sucks the life out of its source material with clunky controls and gameplay that is (un)dead on arrival.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 What do you do when you get scared?5:00 Movie Credits11:30 Game Development15:36 Boat's Take24:00 How vampiring works30:50 Community Reviews32:45 Aaron's Take35:09 Amiga Scene News53:58 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    56 min
  3. Celica GT Rally has more curves then a supermodel! It's Amigos: Everything Amiga 547

    18 APR

    Celica GT Rally has more curves then a supermodel! It's Amigos: Everything Amiga 547

    Hop into your Toyota Celica and put the pedal to the floor...sorta! It's Toyota Celica GT on the Amigos Everything Amiga Show!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing #amigapril

    41 min
  4. Drip💧Amiga’s Wettest Puzzle Game Reviewed! Amigos: Everything Amiga 546

    10 APR

    Drip💧Amiga’s Wettest Puzzle Game Reviewed! Amigos: Everything Amiga 546

    Dive into Drip on the Amiga as we soak up its gameplay to see if it’s a splash or a total wash!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    43 min
  5. Mind Walker Review | The most Unique Amgia Launch Title? Amigos: Everything Amiga 545

    4 APR

    Mind Walker Review | The most Unique Amgia Launch Title? Amigos: Everything Amiga 545

    Designed to utilize every nook and cranny of the brand new Amiga 1000, Mind Walker is a must play for every Amiga fan! 🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast Subscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast Amigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget! #Amiga #Retrocomputing

    46 min
  6. Space Gun Review - Aliens inspired Amiga Action! 🔫👾 Amigos: Everything Amiga 544

    28 MAR

    Space Gun Review - Aliens inspired Amiga Action! 🔫👾 Amigos: Everything Amiga 544

    Blast into action with Space Gun on the Commodore Amiga! In this review, we compare the Amiga port of Space Gun to its arcade roots—looking at gameplay, graphics, and whether this sci-fi shooter holds up today or misses the mark.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #RetroGaming #SpaceGun #ArcadeGames

    49 min
  7. Minskies Furballs Review | Puyo Puyo Amiga! Amigos: Everything Amiga 543

    21 MAR

    Minskies Furballs Review | Puyo Puyo Amiga! Amigos: Everything Amiga 543

    Get ready for fuzzy chaos on the Amiga! In this episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga, we take a deep dive into Minskies Furballs—a colorful and quirky 1996 puzzle game that's pure 16-bit weirdness.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    41 min
  8. Indoor Sports Review | Darts, Bowling, and a Cat by the Fireplace - Amigos: Everything Amiga 542

    14 MAR

    Indoor Sports Review | Darts, Bowling, and a Cat by the Fireplace - Amigos: Everything Amiga 542

    Step inside the pub and fire up your Amiga! In this episode of Amigos: Everything Amiga, we review Indoor Sports, the quirky 1987 sports compilation featuring darts, bowling, and more!🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    59 min
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Do you have memories of all-night gaming sessions, falling asleep at the keyboard? Do you remember the thrill of calling into a local or (if you could intercept the phone bill before your parents saw it) long-distance BBS to chat or "acquire" some new software? Are you still part of the Amiga scene, and keep buying new hardware upgrades as soon as they come out, regardless of cost? Amigos: Everything Amiga is the show for you! Each week, Boat and Aaron run down the latest Amiga community and scene news and review a game chosen by our Patreon Game Selection Committee.

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  • Creator
    Aaron and Boat
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    465
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aaron and Boat
  • Show Website
    Amigos: Amiga Game Reviews

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