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Our Top 5 NES Games of All Time… But Where’s Punch-Out?!

What are the greatest NES games of all time? I asked the Overwhelmed Gamer community to name their Top 5, tallied the votes, and the results included some of the biggest Nintendo Entertainment System classics ever made. But one game was missing from the final Top 5—and I couldn’t believe it. Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast, I reveal the community’s Top 5 NES games, dig into some of the most surprising picks and biggest outliers, and then tell my own story with one of my favorite Nintendo games of all time. I never actually owned Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! as a kid. The game was so hard to get that I had to borrow it from friends and rent it whenever I had the chance. But somehow, one morning before school, I finally did what every kid on the playground claimed they could do: I beat Mike Tyson. First by decision. Eventually by TKO. I talk about the playground hype surrounding Punch-Out!!, what it was like slowly learning every fighter, why finally beating Tyson became one of my favorite childhood gaming memories, and how the game holds up when played today. In this episode: - The community’s Top 5 NES games of all time - The biggest surprises and strangest picks from the voting - Why Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! missed the Top 5 - My memories of borrowing and renting the game as a kid - The morning I finally beat Mike Tyson before school - How I eventually learned to TKO Tyson - My thoughts on playing Punch-Out!! today If you grew up with the Nintendo Entertainment System, spent weekends renting games, traded tips on the school playground, or still remember the first time you made it all the way to Tyson, this episode is for you. What are your Top 5 NES games of all time—and does Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! make your list? #NES #MikeTysonsPunchOut #Nintendo #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast

Jul 9, 2026 • Podbean

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The Brutal Genius of Castlevania: An NES Deep Dive

Can you actually beat Castlevania on the NES without losing your sanity? 🏰 🩸 In this episode, we are doing a deep dive… Read more Read less

Can you actually beat Castlevania on the NES without losing your sanity? 🏰 🩸 In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into the absolute gothic masterpiece that started it all:…

May 21, 2026 • Podbean

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Would You Sacrifice a Human to Save an Android?

Is an Android's life worth more than a human's? 🤖⚖️ In this episode of the Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast, we’re diving deep… Read more Read less

Is an Android's life worth more than a human's? 🤖⚖️ In this episode of the Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast, we’re diving deep into the near-future world of Quantic Dream’s Detroit:…

May 14, 2026 • Podbean

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Rygar on NES – A Retro Classic Revisited

We dive into the NES classic Rygar—is it still worth playing today? Join us as we break down its gameplay, soundtrack, a… Read more Read less

We dive into the NES classic Rygar—is it still worth playing today? Join us as we break down its gameplay, soundtrack, and lasting impact on retro gaming! 🔗 Links: 🎮 Homebrew…

Jun 5, 2025 • Podbean

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Sega CD Deep Dive: Hidden Gems, Must-Plays, and Missed Opportunities

🎮 We dive deep into the Sega CD! Hear our thoughts on its best games, legacy, and whether it’s worth playing today. Ret… Read more Read less

🎮 We dive deep into the Sega CD! Hear our thoughts on its best games, legacy, and whether it’s worth playing today. Retro fans, don’t miss this blast from the 90s! #SegaCD…

May 23, 2025 • Podbean

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Skate Cat Review + My First Sega Master System!

🎙️ In This Episode: I finally got my hands on a Sega Master System for the very first time—and I’ve got thoughts! Plus,… Read more Read less

🎙️ In This Episode: I finally got my hands on a Sega Master System for the very first time—and I’ve got thoughts! Plus, I dive into a review of the quirky and creative homebrew…

May 5, 2025 • Podbean

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How Malasombra is Raising the Bar for NES – Interview with Rafa

Malasombra – The Future of NES Homebrew | Interview with Rafa from 4Mhz. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcas… Read more Read less

Malasombra – The Future of NES Homebrew | Interview with Rafa from 4Mhz. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast, I sit down with Rafa from 4Mhz to talk about their highly…

Mar 31, 2025 • Podbean

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Anguna – The 8-Bit Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed!

This NES Homebrew Brings Back Classic Zelda Vibes! | Anguna NES Review In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast… Read more Read less

This NES Homebrew Brings Back Classic Zelda Vibes! | Anguna NES Review In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast , we dive into Anguna , a fantastic homebrew…

Mar 24, 2025 • Podbean

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Dragon Warrior (NES) – A Grind Worth Your Time?

Is Dragon Warrior on NES still worth playing? We dive into the RPG that started it all—its legacy, gameplay, and if it h… Read more Read less

Is Dragon Warrior on NES still worth playing? We dive into the RPG that started it all—its legacy, gameplay, and if it holds up today! A must-listen for retro and RPG fans! 📺

Mar 17, 2025 • Podbean

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Is Shadow of the Colossus Still a Masterpiece?

Is Shadow of the Colossus still a masterpiece, or has time diminished its impact? In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gam… Read more Read less

Is Shadow of the Colossus still a masterpiece, or has time diminished its impact? In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast, I'm joined by Mysticles to revisit this iconic…

Mar 10, 2025 • Podbean

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🎮 Zed and Zee Review – Tengen Games is BACK!

🎮 Zed and Zee – A New Homebrew from Tengen Games! 🎮 In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast , Jay from GFD Ga… Read more Read less

🎮 Zed and Zee – A New Homebrew from Tengen Games! 🎮 In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast , Jay from GFD Gaming joins me to review Zed and Zee , a brand-new homebrew…

Mar 5, 2025 • Podbean

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Jurassic Park (Sega Genesis) Review – A Dino-Sized Retro Classic?

🦖 Jurassic Park (Sega Genesis) Review – Is It a Roaring Good Time? 🎮 In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast… Read more Read less

🦖 Jurassic Park (Sega Genesis) Review – Is It a Roaring Good Time? 🎮 In this episode of The Overwhelmed Gamer Podcast , I’m joined by Mystacles to revisit the 1993 Jurassic Park…

Feb 26, 2025 • Podbean