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Yokai Hunter Shintaro & Chrono Sword | The Indie-Credible Podcast 92

The Indie-Credible Podcast··13 August 2026·1h 13m

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Episode 92 of The Indie-Credible Podcast, an indie gaming podcast, explores early indie releases, new indie releases, and community picks helping shape today's indie gaming scene. This week's community pick is Yokai Hunter Shintaro, a retro-inspired action platformer that proves great gameplay doesn't have to come with a premium price. Jeff and Xander revisit the game after completing it, discussing its classic influences, memorable boss battles, and why it's one of the standout community picks featured on the show.Kyle's Trials finally begins the massive task of cataloging the entire NES collection, followed by a fun Xander quiz to test his retro gaming knowledge.The crew also discusses Zaperoo, the exciting new front end for MiSTer FPGA, and whether it could become one of the best ways to organize and experience retro gaming on FPGA hardware. The annual Indie-Credible Secret Santa in July also returns, bringing another round of community fun and game swapping. The Indie-Credible Community List: https://tinyurl.com/indiecrediblelistJeff revisits the NES cult classic Zombie Nation, while Xander returns to Truxton Extreme and completes this week's community pick, Yokai Hunter Shintaro. Community Pick: Yokai Hunter Shintaro Next Up: Zolg Early Indie Releases & New & Noteworthy:Big HopsOverRiderTCL: The Cursed LegacyChrono Sword8-Bit Invaders!BallisticNGAron's Adventure Budget Indie Pick:Avoidvania Game Industry Hardship Fund Support developers affected by industry layoffs: https://itch.io/b/3802/game-industry-hardship-fund Aftermarket & Homebrew HighlightsRetroBro Kickstarter – Hobo Aldo's Halloween Adventure (NES) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desertoftheundead/hobo-aldos-halloween-adventure Wrap-UpPatreon StreamsIndie ThursdaysCommunity updatesMore retro gaming and indie discussions every weekFrom retro action platformers and FPGA developments to exciting indie discoveries and NES homebrew, Episode 92 continues highlighting early indie releases, curated community picks, and the ever-growing indie gaming community.early indie releasesnew indie releasesindie gaming podcastindie gamingcommunity pickindie gamesindie scenecommunity recommendationsindie podcast trailersjogos indieYokai Hunter ShintaroChrono SwordMiSTer FPGANES homebrewretro indie games