Cart Creeps

Ryan, Jay, Gabe, and Keif
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Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast that digs up old cartridges to see how they really play once the nostalgia wears off. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined through the act of playing it — not just remembering it. We focus on how these games feel in your hands today: their movement, pacing, difficulty, atmosphere, and the small design decisions that either hold together or start to show their seams. There are no scores and no obligation to finish, just honest discussion about what survives the replay and what doesn’t. Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. Follow Cart Creeps: https://www.instagram.com/cart_creeps/

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Budget Gaming in 2026: Small Bucks, Big Fun - Creep Talk Episode 1

    In this Episode, Ryan and Keif talk about how to still have fun gaming in 2026 with rising hardware and game prices. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:50 - Steam Machine Pricing 00:09:51 - New Game Pricing 00:14:20 - The Last Time We Bought New Games (Full Price) 00:19:40 - Special Edition Swag 00:22:53 - Play Your Backlog 00:28:46 - Retail Regret 00:32:52 - Fighting Game Live Service 00:35:56 - Emulation! On Hardware You Already Own 00:40:33 - Modding Old Consoles 00:43:46 - $60 Retro Handhelds (PS1 limit) 00:48:39 - $250 Retro Handhels (PS2, light PC) 00:52:13 - Buying Used On RH Discord 00:55:35 - Mastering Digital Sales 01:09:22 - Introducing the HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE 1:12:19 - Final Thoughts Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1

  2. Jul 2

    CC7: Resident Evil 2 | Retro Game of the Month

    Resident Evil 2 for the PS1 is considered a classic, but can we get past the tank controls? Join us for a deep dive discussion on tis episode of Cart Creeps! We cover: • Movement and Camera woes • Bosses • The A/B Scenarios • Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation • If you should try it for yourself Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1

  3. Jun 6

    CC6: Space Station Silicon Valley | Retro Game of the Month

    Is it really a hidden gem? We cover: • Movement and Camera woes • Boss Levels • Atmosphere, graphics, and presentation • If you should try it for yourself Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

  4. May 3

    CC5: DOOM | Retro Game of the Month

    One of the all time greats. We cover: • Movement, and combat • Level design and secrets • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, strategies • Atmosphere, music, and presentation Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NchdrtOI0f4pASifGdndD?si=FXKnxXNWRtKVQc8wmoNwXg&nd=1&dlsi=3707b56f58684b15 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cart-creeps/id1869142251?at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itsct=lt_p&itscg=30200&ls=1

  5. Apr 5

    CC4: Ironman and XO Manowar in Heavy Metal | Retro Game of the Month

    This was one of the worst games we've ever played. We cover: • Movement, and combat • Level design and pacing • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points • Atmosphere, music, and presentation Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

  6. Mar 5

    CC3: Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month

    Pokémon Trading Card Game for the GBC got a sequel, but only in Japan. In this episode we discuss the game after playing the translation patch. We cover: • Duels and Deckbuilding • Special rules for duels • Boss duels • Atmosphere, music, and presentation Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

  7. Feb 2

    CC2: Super Castlevania IV Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month

    Super Castlevania IV often makes the gaming GOAT lists - but how does it actually feel to play now? In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus on Super Castlevania IV as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact. We cover: • Movement, and combat • Level design and pacing • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points • Atmosphere, music, and presentation Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

  8. Jan 14

    CC1: Metroid: Zero Mission Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month

    Metroid: Zero Mission is a standout Game Boy Advance title - but how does it actually feel to play now? In this episode of Cart Creeps, we focus entirely on Metroid: Zero Mission as its own experience, examining how the game plays moment to moment rather than as a historical artifact. We cover: • Movement, combat, and exploration flow • Level design, navigation, and pacing • Boss fights, difficulty spikes, and pressure points • Atmosphere, music, and presentation • The Zero Suit section and additional content Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. 🎮 About Cart Creeps: Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast focused on classic consoles, cartridges, and the long afterlife of old games. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined to see how it really plays today. Stay updated and find all our official pages here: DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/c6DbjbSXSK PATREON: https://patreon.com/CartCreeps?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink

    CC1: Metroid: Zero Mission Deep Dive | Retro Game of the Month
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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2 Ratings

About

Cart Creeps is a retro gaming podcast that digs up old cartridges to see how they really play once the nostalgia wears off. Each month, one retro game is pulled at random and examined through the act of playing it — not just remembering it. We focus on how these games feel in your hands today: their movement, pacing, difficulty, atmosphere, and the small design decisions that either hold together or start to show their seams. There are no scores and no obligation to finish, just honest discussion about what survives the replay and what doesn’t. Retro games aren’t dead. They’re just waiting for input. Follow Cart Creeps: https://www.instagram.com/cart_creeps/

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan, Jay, Gabe, and Keif
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ryan, Jay, Gabe, and Keif
  • Show Website
    Cart Creeps