Why I "Cheat" at Retro Games (And Why I’m Not Ashamed)

No.252 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips Anbernic RG35xxPlus* https://geni.us/GamingDevice My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ I used to think Aladdin on the Super Nintendo was just too hard for a casual gamer like me. Coming from the "Super Mario mindset" where you just jump on a head to win, I didn't get the rhythm or the mechanics of this game. But after a sudden epiphany, it finally clicked: these retro games aren't just about moving left to right; they’re about learning a specific dance. In today's vlog, I talk about how I finally beat Aladdin and the sense of achievement I felt, even as a "filthy casual." I’m also being completely honest about my "cheating" methods. Between save states and walkthroughs for JRPGs like Final Fantasy VI, I utilize every tool available to make gaming a relaxing experience. As a grown man with a busy job and a lot of responsibilities, I don’t always have the time to master a game through failure. For me, my Anbernic RG35XX Plus is a tool for a "brain reset"—a way to offload the stress of a long work day in 10-minute bursts of nostalgia. If you’ve ever felt "not good enough" for retro gaming, this video is for you. We explore why these older games can actually be more complex than modern Triple-A titles and why there’s no shame in playing for the story and the "win" rather than the grind. Let’s talk about your favorite "casual" ways to play and if you ever find yourself leaning on that quick-save button! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - The Aladdin Struggle 01:08 - Gaming for Mental Clarity 01:42 - My "Cheating" Philosophy 03:42 - Why I Prefer Handhelds 04:46 - The "Epiphany" Moment 06:50 - Understanding Game Mechanics 08:32 - Retro vs. Triple-A Complexity 10:53 - A Sense of Achievement 12:39 - Join the Conversation ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬