Critical DMG

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Here at Critical DMG we will be going back in time to play and review our favorite, and maybe not so favorite, games from the Game Boy. Every week we will knock another classic GB title off the list. You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com.

  1. 2D AGO

    EP029 - The Amazing Spider-Man | Game Boy Review

    Nanana nanana nanana…Wait, that's the wrong super hero. We’re trying to save Mary Jane. Help our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man save his wife here on the Game Boy. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): Jul 1990 00:00 - Introduction 03:40 - Mechanics 24:35 - Aesthetics 39:57 - Quiz 51:41 - Outro Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod  You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

    54 min

  2. FEB 3

    EP028 - Shanghai | Game Boy Review

    This week, we take on the Dragon. Okay it is actually a turtle. Join us as we match tiles with Shanghai on the Game Boy. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): Jun 1990 00:00 - Introduction 05:19 - Mechanics 22:21 - Aesthetics 38:37 - Quiz 53:27 - Outro Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod  You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

    55 min

  3. JAN 27

    EP027 - Batman: The Video Game | Game Boy Review

    Help Batman defeat the Joker in the Game Boy adaptation of Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman movie. Can we save Gotham? Join us this week to find out. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): Jun 1990 00:00 - Introduction 05:09 - Mechanics 30:01 - Aesthetics 45:20 - Quiz 57:46 - Outro Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod  You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

    1 hr

  4. JAN 20

    EP026 - Qix | Game Boy Review

    This week we are drawing some lines on the Game Boy! I promise it is more fun than that sounds. Join us as we try to navigate our Marker and wall off the Qix.  Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): May 1990 00:00 - Introduction 04:23 - Mechanics 22:00 - Aesthetics 43:30 - Quiz 54:53 - Outro Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod  You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com.

    56 min

  5. JAN 13

    EP025 - Nemesis (w/ Specter Salmon) | Game Boy Review

    Jump in our next ultra high tech flying machine to save the world from King Nemesis. This time we pilot the Proteus 911, collect power ups, and shoot down enemy ships on the Game Boy with Nemesis. Find Specter Salmon:  https://bsky.app/profile/spectersalmon.bsky.social  https://spectersalmon.carrd.co/  Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): Apr 1990 00:00 - Introduction 07:45 - Mechanics 25:16 - Aesthetics 41:31 - Quiz 58:28 - Outro Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod  You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 6

    EP024 - World Bowling | Game Boy Review

    Do you have what it takes to become a bowling pro? Travel around the world and find out with World Bowling on the Game Boy. Position your character, get your hook just right, and nail your power to throw a strike. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod  Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): Apr 1990 00:00 - Introduction 03:55 - Mechanics 22:27 - Aesthetics 40:38 - Quiz 55:01 - Outro You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

    56 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    EP023 - Qbillion | Game Boy Review

    Is this another puzzle game? Is Qbillion a number? Why is a mouse toppling tiles? In this episode we might even answer some of these questions. Come help Mr. Mouse push tiles around with Qbillion on the Game Boy. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): Apr 1990 00:00 - Introduction 03:16 - Mechanics 24:52 - Aesthetics 39:17 - Quiz 52:20 - Outro You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

    54 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    EP022 - NFL Football | Game Boy Review

    NFL Football comes to the Game Boy. Will this game easily strut to the end zone and be the best sports game we’ve played? Or will we be blind sided by a doozy? Join us to find out as we bust out our helmets and pigskins to take on the NFL. Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions. Game Release (US): Apr 1990 00:00 - Introduction 03:22 - Mechanics 24:05 - Aesthetics 34:54 - Quiz 46:29 - Outro You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com. Find more information here: https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/  Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/  And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces  The intro and outro music are "Jacks DX" and "I'll Bee There", respectively, by TipTopTomcat (edited for length). Sound effects also by TipTopTomcat, licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license. Critical DMG provides review commentary and discussion protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Nintendo and Game Boy content is copyright and/or trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd or its original creator. Critical DMG is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo or any of its subsidiaries, employees, or associates, and makes no claims to own Nintendo or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Critical DMG is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to CriticalDMGpod@gmail.com

    48 min
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Here at Critical DMG we will be going back in time to play and review our favorite, and maybe not so favorite, games from the Game Boy. Every week we will knock another classic GB title off the list. You can subscribe to Critical DMG anywhere that you find your podcasts, as well as on YouTube! Follow us on our Bluesky, and email your questions, comments, and concerns to CriticalDMGPod@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Critical DMG
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Critical DMG
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