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.
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Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ (https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/)
And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces (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.
11 Aug 2026
EP055 - Serpent | Game Boy Review
This week, we play the sports ball. Or snake ball? Actually just kind of snake. Anyway, join us as we pilot our Serpents and see if we can defeat our opponent. How does our first snake game on the Game Boy fare? Listen 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): Nov 1990
00:00 - Introduction
03:59 - Mechanics
20:27 - Aesthetics
36:25 - Quiz
48:30 - Outro
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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/ (https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/)
Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ (https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/)
And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces (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.
4 Aug 2026
EP054 - Ninja Boy | Game Boy Review
We are ninjas. Can we defeat all the enemies? Do we get soft locked by not having progression items? Join to find out as we talk about Ninja Boy 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): Nov 1990
00:00 - Introduction
04:08 - Mechanics
21:32 - Aesthetics
37:14 - Quiz
48:59 - Outro
Check out our Patreon for monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/CriticalDMGPod (https://www.patreon.com/c/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/ (https://criticaldmgpod.neocities.org/)
Find Toni's original Game Boy games here: https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/ (https://astoryinpieces.itch.io/)
And her Game Boy YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@astoryinpieces (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.
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