Overwhelmed Gamer

Growing up, Dragon’s Lair was my arcade obsession. I remember pouring hours into it, determined to master Dirk the Daring’s adventure. It wasn’t easy, but man, was it rewarding. Do you remember the first arcade game you ever felt truly hooked on?

The more I play Hollow Knight: Silksong, the more I realize how much the art, music, and mechanics all work together to make the world feel alive. It’s not just fun—it’s immersive.
💬 What makes a game click for you?

🎮 Just picked up Portal 2 on PS3!
My daughter and I will be streaming it this Sunday — can’t wait to dive into the puzzles and the chaos together.
Got any favorite memories or moments from this game?
#RetroGaming #Portal2

🕹️ Game of the Week! Cracking open Rebel Strike from my collection—finally giving it some playtime after all these years. Have you played this one? #RetroGaming

Trying to beef up the PS1 collection a little. One that I have actually played for a change :)

#RetroGaming #Playstation #RPG

Hey that’s me lol. Thanks for sharing my reel :)

Made a big boy purchase for the collection. Have yet to get into this series and have been told to start here.
#Sega #PhatasyStar #RetroGaming

Game of the Week! Finally diving into Prince of Persia on PS2 later. Never played it before—Any memories of this one?

🎙️We’re reviewing Rygar on the NES in this week’s podcast! What are YOUR memories of this classic? Drop a comment or message—I’ll be reading a few on the show! #NES #Rygar #RetroGaming #Podcast

First pick up from Gamestop in quite awhile. Haven't played any of this series yet. This an ok place to start?

My Latest haul from @retroGameTreasure. Not a bad group of titles this month.

Just got this in the mail. Super late to the game with this one but I just finished part one about a month ago. I know there are mixed feelings around this one. Excited to check it out for myself through.

Played this gem for the first time in decades.  Forgot what a great satisfying game this is.

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🎙️New Podcast Episode!
We’re diving into the SEGA CD – the highs, the weirds, the who asked for this?
Listen now 👉 https://overwhelmedgamer.show
Watch on YouTube 🎥👉 https://youtu.be/MziSL7Oueqg

#SegaCD

I don't have much of an Atari collection yet, but just added this. I put so many hours into this one.

I knew someone out there would have an answer to this :) thanks!

The Immortal on NES blew me away with its animation and graphics. But weirdly, it refused to work on one of my TVs—same NES, same cart. Switched to another TV and boom, it worked fine. Gotta love those quirky retro tech moments! 🤷‍♂️

So while everyone is playing Oblivion Remastered I bought this today. 🤷‍♂️
#Oblivion

haven't played a good point and click in a while. This was the one that introduced me to the genre.
#RetroGaming

Which one?  
#RetroGaming

Finished my first Sega Master System game last night. Fun game. Looking forward to what the rest of the Library has in store.

🚨 Question!
We're talking Sega CD next episode — did you have one? What games did you love (or hate)? Any wild memories?

Drop a comment or message me — Looking for feedback I can read on the show! 🎙️🕹️

#RetroGaming

The ending was super thought provoking I thought. Really made me wonder what I would have done given the choice at the end. I’m anxious to play part 2. I know there’s like a 50 50 split on people who loved it or hated it. 🤷‍♂️

Just finished The Last Of Us for the first time about a week ago.  WOW what a great experience! Now I get to finally watch the show 😃
#theLastOfUs #Playstation #Gaming

Got a change to put some time into this new Sega Genesis Game.  Super fun run and gun, I highly recommend!
#retroGaming #SegaGenesis

Daughter and I are a few hours into this now. Neither of us think it's as good as It Takes Two, but it is still a solid great co-op experience.
#SplitFiction #Gaming

Finally added a Master System to my collection. Really looking forward to checking out this library.
#Sega #RetroGaming #MasterSystem

🎮 Going live tonight with Chapter 6 of The Last of Us! First time playing and things are getting intense. Come hang out and experience it with me!
📺 YouTube: 
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🎥 Twitch: 
https://www.twitch.tv/theoverwhelmedgamer

🔴 LIVE TONIGHT! - 7:00pm CT
My daughter and I are diving back into Portal for father-daughter playthrough! Puzzles, laughs, and plenty of portals await! 7:00pm CT

📺 YouTube: 
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🚗💨 Heading to Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee for the weekend! Can’t wait for retro games, arcades, homebrew, and meeting fellow gamers. If you’re there, let’s connect! Stay tuned for updates! 🎮🔥 #MidwestGamingClassic #RetroGaming